Star Citizen - The C1 Spirit Is The Perfect Daily Driver

[@rvpimp]

I'll be happy when the hangers are large enought...

[@sundog_dd5278]

Yeah, anymore I just land diagonally in those tight hangars with the C1.

[@spacedout4061]

your wish has been granted

[@Fire-Bound]

Makes me excited for the Zeus MK2

[@jedi_drifter2988]

I CCU MY Cutlass to a C1 and now I have a CCU to a Zeus CL ... Just waiting for it to become flyable to see what's up, since the CL has practically the same footprint as the C1.

[@rtek777]

​@@jedi_drifter2988I built CCU chains for all 3 Zeus'. I can't wait for them to release.

[@anthonyevans5380]

I love my C1!! I have learned that you can actually have full cargo and still fit the cyclone in the back if you park it at a little bit of an angle. The back bay door stays open after you open it the first time. you can also fit a fury in it while having full cargo. The trick to the fury is flying it in and getting it in position before you put your landing gear down, if you drop your gear before you get it in place it will always land every time you move it lol.

[@Storm-Cleaver]

Love the C1 for a solo ship. Of the Cutty, Freelancer, Spirit ships, the main disappointment with the C1 is that if you are flying with a friend or three... there's _nothing_ for them to do if you're in-flight. It's the solo Mercury.

[@ZuilzonDTD]

The C1 is definitely a max 2 kinda ship. Personally it's closer of a comparison as a 2 player Nomad in a lot of ways (tractor placement, tankiness for size, quality creature features, basically never needing to leave the safety of your ship unless you want to). I'm hopeful when we can allocate weapons to copilots that the C1's copilot will be able to control the nose turret. It isn't going to be the same coverage or power as others but other than something to do, it will be nice to get those bonus angles.

[@tannergilliam5634]

Put a fury in the back and there you go! You have a versatile small carrier and your friend will have a fury to fly in while fighting bounties!

[@RAVAGEjpb]

C1 was the first ship I bought. Love it. It's so versatile. You can fit 3 cyclones in the hold. You can pack it with not only 64scu but an additional 24scu down the walkway and an 8scu right at the back if you can use the ship tractor beam. You then have to off loud the extra boxes to get out, but whatever. Maximize your profits.

[@Twidgyt]

Nice, I was actually going to suggest this as a test.

[@wozo9210]

You can fit another 32 scu not just a 24. Trick is you have to bind a key to open doors from the cockpit so you can let yourself out

[@Rickolee]

Sorry I couldn't focus, that Halo music got me!

[@sundog_dd5278]

I love my C1. It looks great and it's really fast in Quantum as well. Man, now I'm wondering if you could have had half cargo, a Cyclone, A Fury behind the Cyclone and an X-1 in the airlock bay between the cargo hold and the ramp?

[@Robisme]

Yes, done this.

[@hululuowo9860]

Looks like a great ship! I already have a lot of pledges but I definitely want to earn this in game since it’s under 2mil. I saw someone use this to prison break by having a co pilot use tracker beam lower a cyclone down for someone to enter than pulled them back in. Tractorbeam is great on this

[@g0veGaming]

I love my C1.

[@COMMANDERHAWK22]

what if the c1 had 2 size 4 guns ... dun...dun...DDUUNNNN !!! and this is one of the best looking ships in game.

[@UncleFester84]

You can fit an STV between the cargo door and the ramp without having to occupy cargo space as well. That said i still prefer my Andromeda, it's a lot less manouverable but i can take care or ERTs as well, even more once they finally let us put size 5 in the lower nacelles as well. One thing i did after upgrading her to all mil A components was exchange the Merlin with an Archimedes. I mostly use it for racing but a couple of times when i had 3 ppl on board i managed to have both the two turrets turrets and the snub helping, and it really did short work of even HHs

[@Simmortus]

You can fit 3 cyclone in there using the back ramp area with the back wheels on the ramp. I tend to put a Nox in the middle lane between the cargo

[@FreeFragUK]

I'd be curious about a dropship version of the Spirit series, like many A1 pilots I've wondered about replacing those bombs with drop pods.

[@Monkeynuts502]

I threw four Tarantulas on my C1, have them all bound to the same fire group and stagger fire them. I need to rearm every couple of VHRT bounties but it throws out as much damage as an AD5B and I can put all my power into shields. I love it, it feels like a heavy fighter.

[@carnat9565]

Why tarantulas and not deadbolt 3 if you don’t mind me asking

[@sirtheopolis5085]

Update: guns are now a little poopy :(, needs a small buff to its firepower

[@Leptospirosi]

I got this ship before launch just because of the upcoming price increase. It is horrible and bloated looking, with a single entrance that kills 1/3 of the cargo space. Totally unable to land on a any rough surface too, because of the stumpy gear legs and fat belly. Shape over function as always: I can't wait for the Zeus and get rid of this crap!

[@acrosome99]

I disagree... slightly. Cockpit visibility is poor, with none downward, and it has quite a large footprint for what it does- it's the size of an MSR- so landing it in tight places like Razor's Edge is a pain. And it's only door is the cargo ramp, so if you aren't careful when landing other than on a perfectly flat pad you can leave the ramp too high to get back in. It is VERY good for small-to-medium cargo, especially since it is solo-able at it's size and can fit two of the larger 32scu cargo crates, but it isn't an *outstanding* generalist runabout. And yes it can do low-level bounties, but it's barely faster than the Cutty and in fact of all things the Nomad is faster. If it just had a footwell window like the MSR my opinion would be mitigated quite a bit, and a slightly smaller footprint wouldn't hurt either. And it IS beautiful. But I'm a bit of a Crusader fanboi, yet despite really wanting to I have come to not love the Spirit. Still, if you can only have one ship it's not a bad choice. It's just a pain to land in tight places.

[@paratrooperz1]

the 1 thing that is a deal breaker for the ship is its wing span.... i think the spirit turns to heavy. then there is 1 thing that is my deal breaker for all ships!!!! 1 entrance or exit... even in space!!! i would love if the spirit series would have a lift canopy like a small fighter!!! imagine a big ship with a pop out ladder that lets you climb on ship then ladder down in!!! so many times my depth perception fails me!!! i open the door and run out the ship because it looks good or some oddity moves my ship i handle business then when i want back in my ship the ramp is neck high just high enough i cant jump in i stack a box and still cant jump in!!! 1) how about making all ramps climbable like rocks. so i can jump grab lift self in all ships!!! 2) i would love if the spirit series would have a lift canopy like a small fighter!!! imagine a big ship with a pop out ladder that lets you climb on ship then ladder down in!!! 3) how about more ships you can enter like the gladiator? 4) all ships that you can walk around in should without exception have 2 ways in!!!! even if its a collar. if its large min 3 entrance, capital 4+ ways in!!! this makes sense and it add more ways to board enemy or more ways to enter ship if you strand yourself. i cant think of any possible reason to not add more ease to recover our ships that flipped due to wind or slid down a hill and flipped.... i think this ask is for the industrials for the pvp for pve for RP for all types the arura has 2 the greycat buggy has 2 the carrack has like 6 though its annoying only 1 to ground but in space you can enter a bunch of ways i think the carrack should have something like the reclaimer drop down. the caterpillar will have a ton of ways in.... its not hard to add with some creativity maybe like the MSR with secret hidden areas let there be a way to climb on the landing gear up into a Jeffreys tube.

[@Jbeasty1990]

I like the look of this. As a solo player especially. Want something that actually has cargo space and can fight in PvE decently. I think my bucc package can be melted 1;1, not sure how that works anymore though.

[@tripsquared_greenworks]

The C1 2as my DD for my first couple weeks of playing. My only gripe is that there is only one way in. Not being able to jump up to my ramp on landing situations when the ground isn't level. I DD the Corsair and 600i now.

[@turdFergus]

C1 is the perfect example of good design after they know what the PU actually needs. I fly a cutty and still will but it feels old compared to newer ships. If they can fit a toilet in a cutter the cutty should have one. The C1 has almost x3 the hydrogen then a cutty as well and double the warden, both old designs that haven't been updated. It's always just $10 more and upgrade from ships designed a decade ago. The game isn't out but early designs are showing it's age lol. Armour may change the math as the cutty is supposed to be a failed military contract so it should be more armoured but less hull integrity.

[@flyr19]

The C1 is a really well-rounded ship, and looking awesome is a nice bonus! I've been using it more than anything else since it was released, and it never disappoints. I like to throw a Fury and a ground vehicle in the back, and then I'm ready for just about anything. I've even run several ERTs with the C1, although the C2, Corsair, or Connie are admittedly better choices for that.

[@josevelazquez5721]

What's crazy is your intro about coming back and wanting to do more then just combat, but jack of all trades. That happened to me literally just yesterday and here I am finding this video. Going to get it with this video leading the way. Great editing by the way really sold me on not just the C1 but your skills! Subbed \o/

[@RavingNut]

I changed my Cutty Black to a C1 and honestly the Cutty feels basic, user friendly, and the turret gunner is nice to have, but it is clunky to me. The C1 on the other hand Is a smooth & fast flyer, but is cumbersome to find a good landing spot (in the field) sometimes and get that annoying little hanger assignments at ports (that's the only fault I have found while flying the C1). side note: Seen a C1 take out a Scorpius (with no gunner) on KZbin yesterday. This thing can hold its own (in the right situations) and cargo at the same time.

[@SOGBulldog]

I love my C1, it's a fantastic and well rounded solo ship. Granted I wouldn't mind a boost in weapon size just for a little more teeth, but that's just me.

[@cygnus6623]

The C1 handles so great for a ship its size. It is noticeably better than any Vanguard. Yes, the C1 covers all the bases for a daily driver and money maker.

[@Rorschach-test]

Since the C1 came out I haven't flown my Cutlass again. But haven't flown the C1 either. Can't get a grip to it 😕

[@mr.m12345]

I got this ship for the same reason but have not played since I got it. Going to wait for 3.23 to get back in it and I am glad to see this ship is working for what I want it to do. In fact, it looks way better in combat then I would have thought. One other thing this has over the cutlass, the spirit looks sexy AF. The cutlass looks like the lowest bidder won the contract to build a ship. It still has a place in my hear though.

[@Lyudo]

Fun fact: ursa medevac can fit in the ship. Just shoot the tires out and tractor beam it in. (Just don't use the back hatch only the side door)

[@paratrooperz1]

i think the zeus will be my pick as its the smallest cheapest ship i own as im more of a PVE or PVP on average but i can still do any task in the combat variant. i like to earn in game a cutlass black because its so good i hope the zeus makes me put an end to that tradition

[@SpaceTost]

I love the old halo music, it brought back some old memories! Thanks for making a great review about the C1.

[@Skamanda]

Just getting back into the game after a year or so away, and the C1 was the upgrade I went with from an old ship I never use anymore. I was curious - I haven't seen crash sites like the one you looted with the tractor beam. Where does one go about finding (or making) those?

[@OneNutSupreme]

They usually pop up on missions

[@Skamanda]

@@OneNutSupreme Any particular kind of mission I should look for? I know I can find ships with cargo on any mission, but I've rarely ever had a caterpillar in my crosshairs on one...

[@silaspumpkinlove5864]

If you put the cargo near the front on both side and then park the Cyclones on an angle I'd bet you could fit them both.

[@RespiteofChampions]

For $125 actual irl dollars, I would absolutely hope it is...

[@_Fl4K]

Cannot wait for my E1, it’s gonna be the daily I think

[@ValterUngerson]

But a quadracell and 4 panthers on.

[@RSProduxx]

I personally have chosen the Corsair. Good Cargo, decent weaponry, good QT range and speed. Plus I like that rustic style :)

[@OneNutSupreme]

It's too slow and fat for me personally.

[@qaidikramuddin]

Can it be bought with in-game money?

[@rtek777]

I'm hoping the Zeus' release at ILW. I like the Spirits but they're just not what I'm waiting for.

[@OneNutSupreme]

I honestly hope they don't. I want to see Pyro and Bounty hunting Vr.2 before we see those out.

[@OSG70]

It is a Crusader, of course it is.

[@AsreiMurasame]

While I agree and use the C1 myself I have a feeling mastermodes will change this.

[@OneNutSupreme]

As excited for master modes, im also skeptical about it for larger ships

[@fanATIc666x]

c1 is definition of wasted interior space... Zeus is the way it should be done... but Spirit kiddos will cry out ultra Zeus nerf

[@OneNutSupreme]

Nah, the Zeus is gonna be amazing

[@fanATIc666x]

@@OneNutSupreme i hope so, but crying spirit kiddos are powerfull

[@OneNutSupreme]

I wouldn't worry about it too much.

[@billmacia4092]

You can easily put full cargo and have a X1 in the middle

[@OneNutSupreme]

Yeah, but I don't like hover bikes. I like the rovers a little more. Plus, they aren't death traps like hover bikes

[@rybuds47]

The cutlass and freelancer have strengths and weakness. This ship has both of thier weakness and niether of thier strengths. It just looks cool, thats it. Its a flop for me.

[@OneNutSupreme]

How so? When it has double the HP of both ships and the same amount of pilot dps. I'm just trying to understand your point of view.

[@rybuds47]

@@OneNutSupreme i hear you, you points make sense but the ship health goes so fast without a shield that i dont really consider that. The cutty has a useful turret and can carry 1.5 the firpower of the freelancer. The freelancer has twice the shields of a cutlass. They are a good balence for each other depending on how you fly. The spirit has the neither of thoes things. Only one shield and only 4 guns. I was dissapointed but i can see that the spirit is more focused on cargo and it will probably be better than the others at that. And it looks cool haha. Cheers!

[@OneNutSupreme]

Okay, I can understand that. At the end of the day, all ships in the game have their strengths and weaknesses.

[@rybuds47]

@@OneNutSupreme i have reconsidered after testing a lot. It does have some things going for it. A great qt drive right out of the box. The sporty flight characteristics and good vision make it a lot of fun to use. It can fit a cyclone easily, and it looks great parked anywhere. Cheers dude!

[@eunoiaeudaimonia6829]

is this available ingame?

[@OneNutSupreme]

Not that I'm aware of