Star Citizen - Daily Drivers - C1 Freelancer Cutlass Black (Medium Ships)

The medium size ship category is the sweet spot for ships in Star Citizen. In this overview, I briefly speak on three popular medium size ships within Star Citizen Persistent Universe.
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Specs - 1:09
Ship Size Footprint - 3:17
Entry Points - 3:45
Design & Features - 4:29
Maintenance - 6:27
Conclusion - 7:02
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[@mmanches26]

I think after they change the flight model the c1 may become even more appealing. The other ships in the list heavily rely on thrusters to maneuver in atmosphere. Subbed and liked the video.

[@turdFergus]

I will emphasize that the C1 has 3 times the hydrogen fuel then both the cutty and freelancer and come pyro that may make a huge difference. C1 also has a size two tractor beam, the cutty has a size one and i don't think the freelancer has one at all. I fought a C1 in game with my cutty already and won ( i was shocked) despite it having faster turn rates on paper. I think because the C1 so much wider the turn rates are relatively the same as a cutty based on size and rate ratios. I'm sticking with the cutty for now, more guns and missiles make pew pew fun! I think you're right that it will be very interesting how they add resource management. hopefully they won't be too harsh on the Cutty. Great vid!!

[@flipzie2641]

Good video. I liked how you put in the end talking about it depends on the players style. Most people are too much into pen and paper and tend to forget the pilot's needs and skill. I'll always go for the cutlass black because of how it can handle itself in a dog fight, having a turret gunner is a huge plus, and you can vtol to confuse opponents in dog fights snapping your momentum in a totally different direction. I like the c1's cargo space but having a extra top turret gunner helps so much against arrow/gladius gankers.

[@ShinigamiAnger]

Do you always have a friend in the turret? Just wondering

[@Glathgrundel]

I have a Freelancer MIS and I’ll keep it until the Zeus ES is released … but I fully expect it to be nerfed before it’s in game.

[@silverbackoneshot4843]

Is it worth ?

[@Joseph-wh5of]

I am thinking the same.

[@Wh1terider]

Call me a sucker for Drake, but my vote is with the Cutty. Just wish she had longer legs for distance. What is the sleeper variable (in my opinion) is that most people I feel are missing, is an actual crew and the flexibility it can actually provide. Should be interesting when these ships get their gold passes and how and if that has weight on persuasion.. Great review and thanks!

[@Joseph-wh5of]

The freelancer is so underrated.

[@Ryecrash617]

Great video with a balanced viewpoint and a clear & concise presentation. You earned a like and a new sub.

[@sorecgaming]

Much appreciated!

[@TheRealSimeon]

Ever since I saw the commercial for the Freelancer aaaaaages ago I wanted the ship to succeed and be great! I hope that they really improve the ship when they do a gold pass!

[@LocalAlpha]

I will leave a rather long comment, but will be happy to hear opinions of both the author of the video and the folks that watched the video, hopefully to engage in a nice duscussion! Thank you: Great video!!! When i research a ship's capabilities, I always try to compare it to the ships of similar size and function. So please do more of these videos! As for the C1, it does also have VTOL engines, they are located at the tips of the wings and when the ships is not in the VTOL mode, they function as side thrusters for left and right strafe, so they have a double function, which is very cool and interesting. Some analytical thoughts on Cutty vs C1: If we make a comparison, cutty has a function of VTOL, but that means that front thrusters will convert to vertical thrust, thus making front movement very slow. C1 when enterting VTOL mode maintains the function of main thrusters, because the VTOL thrusters on C1 are separate engines located in the wing tips. So basically, if we compare the behaviour of a ship in VTOL and out of VTOL it will look like this: Cutlass has forward thrust (VTOL off) vs vertical thrust (VTOL on), while C1 has front thrust + side thrust (strafe left and right) vs front thrust + upward thrust (VTOL mode). Which gives the C1 much more flexibility in maneuvering movement options. At the same time, I am really frustrated by CIG's design to place vital components in the back of C1, and that's something you didn;t think of, but imagine a missile hitting the rear ramp - the components (the ones that are acutally more important than gravity and life support - power plant, coolers, shield generator, QT drive) are right behind it and missilies might damage components through the ship physical model, cause it has area of attack, as well as C-778 cannon. So that's some really bad design and something to consider... Imagine you are being followed by pirates, you try to get away (let's be honest you are slower than a fighter, so you already are at disadvantage), and a missilile or a C788 hits you in the rear, your QT goes off, or power plant, and you neither can leave, cause fighters are faster, nor are already dead, cause Power Plant is dead. My personal bias: I am sure I wil try the C1, as Cutty is so often seen in the verse that I hate it. Why do I hate it? Idk, it is objectively a good ship, I don't like the looks of it, interior design, and that's it. And its popularity is also one of the reasons. I want to get into Cargo hauling but at the same time to have a nice ship, with some nice flight capabilities, I've had cutty for some time and i hated how slow it was (i'm a fighter pilot, sorry xD), hope C1 will have a better acceleration. I've melted my Talon for C1 and waiting for IAE to buy it. I am sure the speed of C1 will be painful after talon as the talon is a freaking rocket... But you can buy a talon ingame, so that will always be my goal, love Tevarin stuff! I loved the video, you've got a subsriber, keep it up!

[@sorecgaming]

Thanks, much appreciated! As for what you mentioned, thanks for pointing this out. I had realized the C1 had VTOLs after the video was completed and wish I had time to include it, but you make a very valid point which gives the C1 another check on the pros list. Yeah the locations of the components within the C1 make it a bit vulnerable but I would just throw that in with the large cross-section that it already has. It's not an ideal ship to be in a fight with, which points back to play style. I would imagine as a hauler, the first red flag detected, I would immediately put those flight mechanics to use and get out of there. However, if you know you'll be in some rough areas, then that's where consideration for the Freelancer would make sense. These are definitely interesting points to consider and it's why I like making these videos.

[@LocalAlpha]

@@sorecgaming yes, i love the game for these small details, keep up the good work!

[@nolan6137]

Reason I really hate having a Single M shield is because a Single Size 5 Torp can end you and with a slightly larger ship like these, there is a good chance it can land. Freelancer is still my boy.

[@Ssecave]

C1 feels like a good cargo ship for 1 or 2 ppl. More focused on calm, steady travel. Indoor feels more "intimate" (don't know if it's the good word to use xD. Cutlass seems to be the more "all around" ship that would be more fun with 3 or 4 ppl inside. More focused on action. Freelancer feels like a more tanky C1 since it has 2 shields. With a crew of 3-4. Not a big fan of it honestly. Upgraded to the C1, love its design, indoor and outdoor + you can have a lot of cargo.

[@RicoZaid_]

Excellent video. Subscribed.

[@sorecgaming]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Bootchair]

My play style mainly is solo fps missions. I like the storage lockers in the cutlass. Ease of access (1 ramp and a door) UI in the cutlass isnt finnicky, mfd’s are in good places. C1 is new, It’s a great a ship. I have an A1. I just felt the cutlass is a better solo ship for my playstyle And the CL is to good to pass up when I multi crew. I’m a little slanted towards the zues. I decided to go for all 3. But you can’t go wrong with all with either the c1, cutty, freelancer. Since we’re talking down to the wire, it’s cutlass for me One thing I love about the c1 is its design, no competition it’s the sleekest daily. C1 in the ghoulish green paint scheme.

[@sorecgaming]

I hear ya on the Zeus, I got the CCU to the CL from my RAFT. I haven't applied it yet, waiting for IAE to finalize what I'm going to do. But hard to pass up RSI design with MAX cargo space, good all around ship regardless of variant imo.

[@markevans2117]

Do you think the Zeus Mk2 ES could be a good daily driver? I am planning/thinking of using mine in this role.

[@sorecgaming]

Most definitely! Because of it's price range, I view it as a more niche space ship towards exploration. Some people like to solo a 600i as a daily driver, so to each his own. But the ES checks all the boxes in my opinion as a daily driver and is a reasonably sized ship to manage solo or with a co-pilot.

[@markevans2117]

@@sorecgaming I have recently changed around my fleet so it is now the company pack plus the Zeus so I am hoping it will work as the other ships in the fleet currently are definitely not daily drivers

[@SonosAzai]

My daily is the warden

[@aldumnarx56]

Hello, good afternoon, as for multipurpose, a little more focused on combat, which of them would be better, I also plan to rent a prospect to mine and then one of these to transport it

[@sorecgaming]

If you're leaning more combat, then I would consider the Cutlass Black or the Freelancer. The Cutlass only has a single size 2 shield but gives you good pilot DPS with the help of a manned turret if you have a crew of two. The Freelancer will give you the same pilot DPS but the turret isn't as beneficial as the Cutlass. However the Freelancer does provide more protection with two size two shields.

[@aldumnarx56]

@@sorecgaming ok thx^^

[@RavingNut]

Extra redundancy means it could be more expensive, thus the Cutlass black should have very little. But make up for it with its damaged output and flexibility. But that is speculation on my part.

[@sorecgaming]

That’s an interesting point.

[@Kalahee]

IMHO main advantage of C1 is being a hauler and vehicle carrier without tight fit stress of the Freelancer for the same price and 4 logout beds are too many beds so it isn't quite a pro for Freelancer.

[@harbringerf9416]

I have a C1 for express cargo. A Cutty for everything else. I get the freelancer but can't stand the styling, especially the cockpit view.

[@Gawl88]

I love the C1, I would have bought one out of game but the lack of MFD's is a deal breaker. Every pilot seat should have a minimum of 3...self status, power and target. The fact you only get 2, and it barely fits in the bays assigned to it are making it a pass for me.

[@sorecgaming]

Fair point. I've recently flown one and noticed it barely fits in hangars, that's a strike in my book as well. As for MFDs, future updates will allow you send data to your visor, essentially becoming extra MFDs which should resolve that issue. Regardless, the Zeus MKII CL will most likely be my general use ship.

[@Gawl88]

@@sorecgaming I think it will be for me as well. I didn't know that about the MFD's.

[@Joseph-wh5of]

The Freelancer has 4.

[@Kiwi_Dave]

Freelancer it is then, never follow the sheep.

[@Joseph-wh5of]

Same, the Freelancer is the better ship from both the cutty and the C1, but it gets over looked because it's not "pretty"

[@caballarius503]

Zeus es gang