Inside Star Citizen: Tactical Capital

What is the current state of the Aegis Idris? Join us today for a special Director's Commentary as we explore the progress on this capital ship from interior to exterior and beyond!
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[@mikefox69420]

Please let everyone tour a docked Idris at Invictus, maybe even let owners spawn a stationary one in 3.23 hangars! Great work on the ship, been waiting so many years for this!

[@-NateTheGreat]

Docking has been broken for some time.

[@xxjacktheladxx]

Nope. did it the other day in a Hull C@@-NateTheGreat

[@EdwardDragon96]

​@@-NateTheGreat That doesnt affect NPC ships getting spawned on the security docks tho.

[@VelocityFilmsCO]

@@-NateTheGreat Anything I need to look out for? Ive been able to dock and undock multiple times without issue. Am I just extremely lucky? lol

[@Max-prime1212]

@@VelocityFilmsCOdocking at orison is broken. Most places are fine tho

[@ClumsyBuilds]

Slaps back of Idris "You can fit 12 Fury's in this bad boy!"

[@rhwlol]

rookie number

[@mikefox69420]

more like 120 lol @@rhwlol

[@AW-po7jr]

Probably much, much more! I saw a guy stuffing 12 Fury‘s in a Carrack. „Independence Day“ vibes, when they all leave the hangar!

[@classicmac8986]

Have fun, it will glitch out and the idris will explode lol

[@ClumsyBuilds]

@@rhwlol oh most definitely, I bet the real number is like 30+

[@bsquaredbundles]

From Inside Jared Huckabee, I'm Star Citizen. Yes you are Jared. You are the face of SC. And these shows always give us a good look inside your head, as well as the game development.

[@tobytoxd]

He's also inside Jared Huckabee.

[@lostmic]

@xd That speaks from directly inside of Chris!

[@eddiegaltek]

From inside Jared Huckaby? What a frightening thought.

[@2727daqwid]

Jared is an android, and there is a little dude inside controlling the body!

[@altaiir8228]

​@@2727daqwid how did you know ?! The little dude inside is me :) "oh hi everybody"

[@Li1t]

Jared-ception! It's Jareds all the way down.

[@OneTwoMark]

As cool as it is having 2 or 3 Gladius lined up in the hangar, in reality players are gonna cram them in up to the walls in order to have more defence.

[@FunkThompson]

If it sits, it fits! :D

[@RealKanashii]

"A wall of fury's"

[@Cali4niaDreamin]

Except to use the catapult

[@alexpetrov8871]

>cram them in up to the walls in order to have more defence Yea, nice cover from gunfire. Best role for the Gladius.

[@Torchedini]

I mean, the briefing room holds more pilots than the ship has gladius ships in store. 3 ships is silly but need to do something I suppose.

[@moriyokiri3229]

20 hours looking for the event and never saw it so thanks for showing us a video at least.

[@TheCoolPorter]

Yeah I mean the event wasn't meant for you anyway, event just out of pure coincidence mainly showed up in a servers where an influencer was present.

[@JurneeJakes]

Saw the mission show up once, but the ship never did. Just a horde of players waiting over an hour for something to happen.

[@gian.4388]

​​@@TheCoolPorter it's because every SC youtuber/streamer has at the very least a moderately big org, which means hundreds to thousands of people that can keep logging in and out until they find a server that has an Idris, and then mass invite the streamer and other org members when they find it until the server is full and nobody else can join in anymore

[@joeswanson420]

​@@TheCoolPorterthe first one was taken over by non streamers and their org which wasn't streaming lol

[@max_archer]

@@gian.4388 A lot also have devs on their friends lists, so they could just join on them.

[@Platinumsniper]

Shout out to Titan mode from Battlefield 2142. That was an awesome mode and yeah assaulting the Idris does feel like that.

[@kalvorax]

RIGHT!

[@redslate]

Yep, appreciate the sources they're taking inspiration from.

[@dragontactician7575]

hahahaha, best part of the whole video 1:25 seconds, the citizen in the orange jump suit causing a crash and running away, 11/10

[@StephenBlane]

It looks great! Unfortunately, me and many others could not participate in the event as it never showed up. Hopefully you can add the Idris as a walk around/tourable ship during Invictus so we can all get a chance to see it.

[@Jamestismyname]

Makes me proud to hear the shout out to titan mode from 2142. Was my first Battlefield game and it was a mode I spent the most time doing. Was really the best multiplayer mode that let you appreciate every squad doing something different for the whole team to succeed.

[@syaitann]

"don't move the Titan!"

[@user-wr3gv5wk8q]

that‘s quite old game🤗

[@ingeonsa]

Really hope the Idris get added along to the Javelin with the IAE show-tours

[@LimeCrushSoda]

For inside Jared Huckabee had me in stitches. I love the outtakes!

[@Xalantor]

The directors cut walk through was very cool. Wouldn't mind seeing something similar for all capital ships.

[@alexandrequere]

Thanks Todd Papy for your work

[@CitizenScott]

His name was Robert Paulson.

[@Frontierer.]

His name was Robert Paulson

[@ash_whole5442]

His name is Robert Paulson

[@Wyatt-Barton]

[Deleted by Nightrider-CIG]

[@StoneCoolds]

​@@CitizenScottwas? Did he died?

[@scribblescrabble3185]

I am happy to see that the engine room and the grav room have mazes to prevent the radiation to escape. And I wish that more ships had such scenic windows to the void. Maybe build more ships from the inside out?

[@RobCoxxy]

Excellent episode of Inside Jared Huckaby, this

[@thedesk954]

CIG will punish you if you mention CIG used pride flag on citizencon 2023 part 2

[@jWeslo]

​​@@thedesk954a necessary sacrifice of moral integrity for cool gaem

[@thedesk954]

@@jWeslo CIG tried to monotize pride people but CIG seem to have regret their choice and stifle any discussion. Unless employee did something he shouldnt have done

[@AttacMage]

​@@thedesk954eh, it's all ideological. if someone buys into it then they deserve it. not good for the ones with their head on straight, but what can you do.

[@ausername7470]

I wasn't able to play it at all, because Saturday through Monday i couldn't find a single server that had an idris on let alone had the event running.

[@MaximizedAction]

The lighting in the bunk area is incredible. Looks so good. And the exterior details too. Makes me want the ship. So good work there!

[@Barfight76]

You wanna talk about chemistry, these two were awesome to watch. Excellent choices for the interview! Big fan of both John and Nate, the British Odd Couple!

[@MultiMonitor]

This brought back some of that classic hype that I've been missing, thanks for a great episode.

[@baltod4978]

As someone who owns an Idris... I whole heartedly thank you for all your hard work! I'm stoked and can't wait!!!!

[@handsomehatter3413]

Love the 'Titan mode' shoutout. Many of my favourite childhood gaming moments happened there, and from the moment we saw the interior of the Idris, the idea of sieging/defending one has been a dream of mine. Hats off to everyone who has worked and continues to work on this marvel of a game.

[@aidan8640]

Titan mode was peak Battlefield 💙

[@phunix1566]

The Argo bay could really use some emergency rotating red lights, to indicate the floor/door is opening. Would really create atmo too.

[@TheWhiteRat1]

Awesome episode; fantastic looking ship - and this is only the begining. Well done all involved in her production.

[@AveSinistra]

John always looks so grumpy its honestly adorable xD

[@SpaceDad42]

No, it is disrespectful.

[@plrrt]

Thanks Todd Papy for your dedication and hard work, wishing the best for you!! This idris jpeg is starting to have some real depth to it

[@joellouisfire]

Wait, is Todd Papy leaving?

[@PterAntlo]

@@joellouisfireYes. They are pulling people (back) together into the office and it sounds like he didn't want to move, so he's no longer with the company.

[@Skilez]

the detail and thought that went into this thing is insane! great job guys!

[@UnclePorkchop]

Idris first combat mission was successful at dividing the community... great work cig 😂

[@rhadiem]

The community loves to find things to divide itself about while we wait. It'll be ok.

[@UnclePorkchop]

@rhadiem oh don't confuse my words... I enjoy the drama.. its very much an extension to my enjoyment 😉

[@sniperdeath1149]

In other news did you the fired people because of them relocating

[@UnclePorkchop]

@sniperdeath1149 to give cig credit... it was only that one woman they fired who said Co. Was toxic.. but then we look at the layoffs and they say because of moving... does seem kinda shady.. eurogamer hit piece this morning was kinda bias in my opinion...

[@jbirdmax]

The way I see it is that it was targeted at the known majority of backers who generally have the most disposable income. It furthered the funding of the project and I’m happy with that. Not sure why people have such a “me too” cry baby perspective on an event that kinda sucked anyway. I was lucky enough to see two. But I wasn’t part of a group (can’t stand Discord) so I had no communication with all the other players, and I don’t really care about the interior other than the combat. It’s another ship. In Star Citizen. Go look inside the hammerhead and reclaimer and you’ll have a snapshot.

[@3dVisualist]

Love the transparent overview! More of these for other ships please!

[@terrandysart3587]

Dude. The first shot of the idris cruising with the flight of Gladius and the hammerhead air support was badass

[@Tjmaximum1]

The ending was the best yet LMAO!!!

[@Odeezee]

we are getting closer people. nice work CIG. can't wait to board this ship and see all your hard work. O7

[@EricXVII]

Hello Jared, could you please consider doing a show or portion of a show on how CIG plans to build out and add the solar systems in game. This is by far my biggest concern with the project. Thank you. 🙏

[@Moosbuckels_sexy_brother]

they don't even know themself lol

[@Calibrumm]

they have an entire studio whos specific duty is building planets based on the starmap of the systems that you can already look at on their website.

[@Calibrumm]

@@Moosbuckels_sexy_brotherexcept they've literally addressed this multiple times and have explained the process each time. they have an entire starmap and a whole studio specifically for making planets.

[@fmartingorb]

Nyx and Odin are pretty much there. With 4 system you have so much content...

[@justalex4214]

​@@fmartingorb places to visit and content are 2 different things, take the pyro preview for example, that one was rather light on actual content too with only a few missions available to play.

[@leevah]

It's hard not to be excited for what these big beasts can bring to the game! Ps. about the Idris event, just spawn an Idris on every server so everyone is happy

[@eddyrocksteady1157]

One Polaris and you’re staring down a colossal respawn timer lol

[@cabz0r]

The mention of titan mode and BF2142 @15:40 ... this is what i had hoped for with the idris/capital ship gameplay

[@RobertOw83]

Outstanding! I would buy a ship x-ray/breakaway/cutaway book today.

[@gamsc]

Amazing work. Beautiful ship. Congrats, Guys.

[@lllKRENDELLLlll]

1:27 😂 Guys, I love your crazy miniatures..))

[@CouchCit]

Nice. Looks pretty much like what we've seen on the Javelin tours, outside of the hangar area.

[@kabutopz]

the gravity room is the event horizon room haha

[@hiphopgrinch]

Ohhhh Imagine an Arena Commander mode, Idris Attack/Defend 16v16. Two AI--Controlled Dropships (invincible and cannot be player controlled and no active turrets) enters the hangar with 8 players each, invade the Idris from the Hangar. Players on the Hangar start in Berthing/Armory or various places in the Idris. 3 lives. Respawn in Dropship or EngineRoom.

[@haykii0347]

Such a good work! Cannot wait to visit it when we can, it's like having a new map to play in a video game ! Be proud of yourself all members of the staff :)

[@Ambassador_Kobi]

Is that new music hearing from Pedro starting at 10m47?

[@beatworldrecords6080]

So many questions, but thanks for some of the answers.

[@talifurn]

Great show ! I actually dreamed of this ship this night xD

[@dolcevita1337]

Wish they would use the single small living quarters from the space station as crew habitats, maybe a bit smaller. would be great to have a more navy feeling in a ship

[@Frank-os6gq]

Inside jared huckabee would be a dope show lol

[@AlphaCitizen]

I picture it like Being John Malkovich

[@Devar]

love the picoball that flies past at 3:50

[@DarthPoyner]

Dude, the Lynch's Dune reference is felt. That music is epic.

[@Hokimisu]

No one talk about the teaser for the next episode ? :o Desert Wormhole :333

[@BegForMyMercy]

Elegant and Beautiful! Thank you CIG! And I'm happy I Own an Idris K

[@chalky042]

Gets me excited for the other capitals

[@sketto1283]

Thanks for all the hard work you two!!

[@CMDR_MURR]

Awesome to see the inside, didnt get a chance with the event. Loved the hull removed view of the interior, woul be neat to see that with other ships. "Inside Jared Huckaby" aw yeah.

[@yvanohe007]

whoah impressive work !!

[@parkerxgps8101]

Super wow awesome. Thanks for the great work. No mystery as to why John says turrets are manned, not crewed.

[@Naviss]

Great work on the Idris from all the teams honestly! I'm happy to hear more additions are coming when talking about crew quarters. Hopefully there are some officer quarters added (outside of the CO/XO rooms). I hope there are manned sized elevators added to disembark when landed planet side outside of only the massive hangar ramp. Ideally the two flanking hangar cargo lifts would be great if they could go down to the ground. But more importantly I think firepower is the major issue judging from the recent event. The Idris is a frigate, a warship and it should be caked in turrets, PDS etc. I'm very worried to see what shape the Idris-P will be in. Removing the missile room for more cargo space on a warship seems wasteful to me. SC and the ships added over the years since the Idris introduction a decade ago has changed, far more firepower has been given to smaller ships, and these capital "warships" are looking more like bait even with the addition of fighters escorting it. Anyway, Nate, John and everyone has done great work. Just hope to see some changes and help bring the ship up to today's standards in what other SC ships have and need.

[@marcbehin7594]

awesome as always. and how was d’une part 2 ?

[@venger5705]

The detail of this is crazy.

[@srkep8006]

Thank you CIG for not giving us spoilers about sq42 with the idris and not making it flyable yet

[@michaelgiertz-rath7994]

Thanks for sharing this. About the Idris event itself: I couldn't manage to even visit once the ship. We simply had not enough server featuring the ship. Even if some of us in the org found a server, it was crowded, making it impossible to get into the game as a group. While the event was stressful for CIG devs crewing the ships, it simply showed us one ugly truth: the game is far from being able to deliver all gameplay elements properly. I'm not disappointed. Actually, I was expecting something like that. However I'm still baffled why CIG is never expecting issues like this and did nothing to fix some of the stuff beforehand. For instance it would have helped to make the ship invulnerable as long as it was in CIG's hands. Would have prevented some stupid accidents. Also it wasn't possible to actually use distortion guns to take down primary engines, so the ship kept moving despite being overwhelmed. Another problem was the hangar itself: as the primary ingress point, it was glogged with ships the moment the hangar doors opened, making it impossible to actually land. Anyways, it was a fun event for those that were able to participate. I'd give it another run once server meshing is a thing and some of the issues are ironed out. See you in the 'Verse

[@skyblender5469]

Also a landing Controller and departure controller space at the rear and front able to see incoming and outgoing traffic. or at minimum camera systems to see.

[@LittleRedDevil3]

the man in the window at 7:05 killed me XD hahahaa

[@TheLegitAlpha]

I’d love to know when we get the Apollo. The idea of having a mobile clinic is something I really like, and generally the idea of medical gameplay is something that appeals to me.

[@StrayArctic31]

I saw some empty space in that ship when you pulled away the skin! you can fit more rooms in there~

[@PterAntlo]

Have mercy with the engineers. Someone has to repair this thing: "Oh, someone shoot out the flubinator? No problem. Just make holes into this room, the next room, then go right and crawl through the walls and you are there!"

[@redslate]

There should be _some_ empty space: Inner/outer hull, wires, cables, plumbing, dead space, etcetera.

[@llillian4055]

Love that bridge. Bravo! It would be good to have the ship to play test it, there are concerns there is not nearly enough turret coverage below the midline horizon.

[@roadsweeper1]

Servers wouldn't support it right now, they would melt. Having one is fair enough, but if it was widely available, there would be multiples spawned all over the place. Wouldn't be pretty lol. CIG have mentioned this multiple times. We really need at least the initial phase of server meshing to be functional to allow the bigger ships in without instantly 30K'ing the servers.

[@joshuabrown4030]

I think I have a VHS of Inside Jared Huckaby somewhere. I recall the aspect ratio was kinda weird from the transfer from 8mm film though.

[@merclord]

It's going to take a lot of training and dedication to be an effective engineer on such a massive ship. As it should be.

[@war77el]

Stoked for the stork to air-drop the Zeus on the stoop

[@dumdave6676]

7:05 the guy in the window 🤣

[@PatEagle787]

It's my favorite capital ship in the game by far. I can't wait to get my hands on my Idris and enjoy it with my org mates.

[@citizen_or_civilian]

I really hope we'll see more capital class ships from Aegis and Anvil.

[@fourwindbadger8066]

If I only had that kind of cash for this ship! looks stunning!

[@tobytoxd]

Hey Jared, i know right. You're stuck inside Jared Huckabee and we are all there with you! 💜👾💜

[@DFivril]

Love John rocking the roman emperor haircut

[@starbuck5728]

Hello Nate, our hex code hero! o7

[@strubbleler]

uhhhh I see something wrong... at 11:18 there is 1 light too many, or 1 is missing, on the floor! :O

[@cdmar33]

Pico in front of a giant sand worm with Jared singing the 80's Dune movie soundtrack. Are we getting the Star Citizen worm back?

[@polymloth]

Don’t wanna give cig any more ideas but… areas with windows should be air-lock compartmentalised so that they can be depressurised in combat situations. Hope they have kept that in mind. Bc such big windows on a warship look very concerning to me. 😅

[@randlebrowne2048]

Supposedly, ship windows are supposed to be as strong as the rest of the hull, only transparent, in lore. Maybe diamond instead of glass?

[@user-dm5kh2mb2l]

this is amazing! armed with good turrents and so on, but the only problem i have is that i think its generally too dark in the ship if you imagine you are actually in it, so i guess more lighting can be made?

[@EdmundRobinson]

😯 We need to see more ships with hulls removed. That view was amazing. CIG, can you do that will all new ships on ISC?

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

The art is all fantastic but the amazing lighting really is the most outstanding feature of these spaces. Not just the way it influences the games atmosphere and feel but the way the physical light sources are incorporated into the architecture of the ships and buildings. Do they artists who started with degrees in interior design? It's just brilliant.

[@sasori720]

Really happy to see you guys considering ship design, as a multiplayer level. I hope this extends to ships not in SQ42! Can't wait to be boarded by Vanduul and Players!

[@spider0804]

I saw more of the interior of the Idris here than I did for the entire event...because I didn't see a single Idris during the entire event. It would have been nice to have one parked at a station somewhere.

[@ivanshiek]

I love the Aegis ship designs, both exterior and interior. This Frigate will be quite the handful to operate solo... I'll do it anyway. :) Nothing quite like having a fortified mobile solo base. :)

[@oO0Xenos0Oo]

But why would you spend all that ingame upkeep money just for a mobile solo base? Makes no sense and you will turn into a sitting duck.

[@Integer_Overload]

Got one on the last day of the event. Most of the 30-40 people on the server agreed to be peaceful and just explore it. Had fun once we got all the murder hobos off the ship and held it for 3 hours no problem till we hit crusader atmosphere and lost control. Funniest thing ive ever seen was an Idris getting impounded by Crusader Security and 40 players getting dumped out into atmosphere😂

[@Ogata123]

Our skydive was glorious o7

[@Integer_Overload]

Hoping they give us one docked at the station alongside the Javelin during Invictus for all the players who missed it

[@Osean_Kitty]

That sounds fun lol. Especially the last part

[@TheMNWolf]

I'm convinced this event was more to the benefit of CIG than us. It's not like them to show a ship off in verse that isn't complete yet. I imagine they wanted this to study battle tactics and to help formulate the NPC responses to capital ship combat and boarding actions.

[@DJDeon0]

Well done legends!

[@cv368]

More orientation help? yes please. i was lucky enough to get to board the Idris several times and struggeled more with finding my way that being shot at XD

[@silus73]

Now just need CIG to move all that over to the Reclaimer so it will function with the personal hangers and phyicslized cargo.

[@charlesmcaodha630]

You're telling me that the Reclaimer shouldn't/wouldn't have that boxed in, barely able to move a paper clip through the ship feel?

[@CaptainRumface]

This makes me even more excited to get my Javelin one day :D its gnna be HUGE!

[@ethantyler4711]

Give us a shout when you need crew 🙏 👍

[@CaptainRumface]

@@ethantyler4711 definitely will! I had an org but everyone seems to have stopped playing so need to try and revive that nearer the time too! :D

[@ethantyler4711]

@CaptainRumface or.. or.. tou can join the one I'm in? It's not mine but it is the biggest org in the game and biggest guild/org in the world. TEST Squadron. Simple form to fill just tell us about yourself and you are in. We have over 22 thousand members. I'll crew your Javelin and you can crew my Kraken, Polaris and Idris 👍

[@CaptainRumface]

@@ethantyler4711 I do have a kraken privateer and a merchantman that need crewing as well ;) and I think one of my pals is in test ill find out more about it Montoya does seem like a helluva leader tbf i just worry that cause i stream as well that might cause problems. Im interested tho!

[@CaptainRumface]

@@ethantyler4711 I think one of my pals is in TEST I had thought of joining before Montoya seems like one helluva leader! Im just worried that cause i stream that would cxause problems but ill check it out and try find out more :) Definitely interested tho!

[@Cr4y7-AegisInquisitor]

These corridors look like the Aegis Inquisitor!

[@skyblender5469]

The ATC controller should have been a Bay style window to allow for the controller to see the entire landing space easily and be capable of opening and closing the bay doors.

[@ConradLarsonGaming]

I'd have preferred it to be somewhere towards the rear of the hangar on one side, with windows looking inside the hangar but also external to the approach to control landing craft

[@jasonfrost5025]

To be fair, a side one lets them see down both ways. Also, cameras (in real life) would assist the rest. Since it's not an aircraft carrier (with an open top), it's a little different. In Battlestar Galactica, they just controlled from the bridge (which had no windows at all). I guess they could have put a little pod up on top with 360 windows, but that obstructs the tunnel a bit.

[@ref2491]

Looking great guys!

[@joshhughes4544]

I loved Titan mode in BF2142. I'd LOVE to see a 'Titan mode' for Arena Commander!

[@ozy311]

Jared sounds like Casey Kasem during the closings.

[@odonovan]

6:42 - I DO hope they fix the typo on "Captain Quarter," since that likely WON'T be the Captain's name. 😁😁😁 You DID mean "Captain's Quarters," didn't you?

[@willj78]

I love that they mentioned Titan mode from Battlefield 2142. Game is in good hands

[@UncleFester84]

I'm no expert but i have a few points that i'd suggest: Many places are way too dimly lit, i'm ready to bet that people will keep their helmets on even during downtime just for the torch. Please have the Cargo lifts go all the way down to ground level when the ship is landed, it could save so many problems involved in lowering the main ramp every time. Those two extra rooms would make more sense to be assigned to the chief engineer and chief medical officer, i would suggest adding a small bunk room (like the one on the Carrack) for NCOs and pilots. There really needs to be a dedicated dropship that is small enough to comfortably land in the hangar (no, the argo doesn't count, and the Hoplite doesn't fit), otherwise the marines on board will get bored. Other stuff may come out as we get to know the Idris better, but these are the major things that come in my mind about the interior. I'll make these suggestions on spectrum as well, hoping that someone actually considers them. Thank you.

[@logicalChimp]

Lighting is likely incomplete (seeing as some areas were lit, and others weren't)... and lifts going to the ground floor don't make much sense on a ship that rarely lands (and it would have to weaken the exterior armour to allow the lift down that far)

[@GodDragonLich]

Argo 100% counts.