Star Citizen: The Mirai Guardian - Stats, load out info & interior tour

[@AnErrantArcher]

It definitely fulfills that niche that I've been looking for: best possible combat ability and fuel range for a solo operator, AND can sleep in it.

[@Tiger-gu3ll]

But no mirai pulse bay😢

[@danielrdotcom]

@Tiger-gu3ll coming to a Fat Guardian (tm) near you

[@mrblobby6284]

right up until it gets nerfed ...which it definately will

[@drksideofthewal]

@Tiger-gu3ll I wonder if the pulse can be tractor beamed into it. Worth testing.

[@piranhax6466]

Gonna be too tight to do so

[@stormycatmink]

Same here. Definitely fills my preferences. Heavy, long range fighter with an internal area and bunk. And one that focuses on agility and flexibility first. It's nice to finally have an alternative to the Vanguards. The Scorpius was so close, but lacks the internal area.

[@MVous86]

I’m absolutely aching to get my hands on this beauty. It’s exactly the ship I’ve been wanting all these years, plus it’s gorgeous! Hats off to the designer and ship team.

[@FeathersMcClaw]

Same here. I love the ships in Star Citizen, but no ship has really spoken to me like this one.

[@darkone174]

@@FeathersMcClaw true been looking for a solo explorer/fighter ship with a interior so its the ship im getting lti on rather upgrading to cant wait for it

[@hujiaming6151]

First Order will be proud of this ship.

[@fanustheron8178]

I love it, everything about it but I fear CIG will nerf it after sales calm down.

[@dawnfire82]

By definition, a ship cannot be 'nerfed' until it has been made publicly available, because you don't see changes made before then. Its introduction is the highest sales period. Hence, every single nerf of every ship, ever, will be 'after sales calm down.' It's not a conspiracy.

[@fanustheron8178]

@@dawnfire82 Yes, I understand how a nerf work but can you honestly tell me that CIG has to make every ship weaker after launch because they didn't know how good the ship would be. Its their unethical way of doing sales. I'm not a hater, I love the game and wish it to be a great success but don't like their way of over promising and under delivering.

[@Pandemanium_TV]

I don't think they will nerf it, 2 size 1 powerplants is very small for 2 S5 guns, you're not really going to be blasting like you think you are. I imagine you will get around 5-10 shots max before recharge

[@ericwollaston5654]

I never worry about the balancing that takes place throughout the lifetime of a ship, it happens and will continue to happen. Get a ship for two reasons: you like the look and style, and you like its overall purpose. Forget the stats.

[@Bad-wolfe]

@@Pandemanium_TV why? Everytime a new ship comes up for sale all of it's competitors get a whack of the hammer to ensure the new one becomes best in it's class. You're only deluding yourself if you think this won't get hit when the next one comes along lol

[@greyeyes3333]

Super stoked about this ship. Probably melting something for this when it launches. Very excited to get my hands on this. It will be my primary combat ship.

[@First_Chapter]

Have an F8C and may melt that... don't believe the Lightning can be upgraded at all, regardless of whether prices allow it in theory?

[@Anachroschism]

I was definitely surprised, and wrong, when I saw it had an interior. This is the only time I've heard anyone refer to the F8C as the "Lightning", which meant I had to look it up, even though I own one.

[@Dowlphin]

They did/do it on Spectrum all the time. But we also do it with the Hornet, so I guess Anvil's naming pattern there is not interpreted strictly.

[@DanakarEndeel]

The Mirai Guardian definitely became a lot more interesting to me now that I see it has a full interior complete with suit storage, weaponrack, bed, kitchen as well as a shoilet. Only thing it appears to be lacking is a small storage area for a small handheld box; but that would have made the ship too perfect I guess. Let's just hope it won't be sold at a ridiculous pricetag and that CIG will offer a black paintjob with red canopy glass; so I can pretend to be a Sith. LOL! Now players can also play X-Wing vs Tie-Fighter.

[@tacticalmanatee]

this is definitely one of the coolest craft they've made thus far

[@FunkThompson]

The Omni-Fighter :D I lubs it. Looks great, looks fun to fly, looks at least capable of multiple roles in combat or out, etc.

[@firstone2917]

Hopefully will not be Nerfed too bad later . looks like a nice ship ! .

[@Desrtfox71]

All ships are subject to change. If it's OP then it will get nerfed. Don't buy ships based on stats, but rather on role and athletics.

[@Sarazoul]

@@Desrtfox71 CIG has the well-deserved reputation of nerfing ships that might compete with the sales of newer ships though. CIG: "We have removed the double Size 5 from the turrets of the redeemer because we felt it was OP for a ship of that Size to have Size 5 guns. So we are reducing them to Size 4" CIG a month or two later: " Here is the Paladin, a ship the size of the redeemer with QUAD sized S5 guns. Oh! And by the way, we have set it's price JUST bellow the Redeemer so there's no way you can upgrade your redeemer to our Redeemer 2.0 ... Oh *cough* sorry. I mean pAlADin replacement! You're welcome". Like I'm sorry. But can we stop pretending that CIG isn't using Powercreep here?

[@mrblobby6284]

@@Desrtfox71so why do CIG make it op during thr very phase of the balancing? to sell more

[@MikeP2510]

@@Desrtfox71 Its definately not op on paper, its pretty average.

[@Desrtfox71]

@@mrblobby6284 Because balance is a moving target. When buying a ship you should either understand that anything resembling OP will likely get rebalanced at some point, or avoid buying OP ships. It's not that hard.

[@OnigumoShadows]

I always wanted a fighter but only been interested in very few ships for that, but this one really calls out to me tbh.

[@First_Chapter]

Have one fighter only, intentionally, and this looks so far like being the one.

[@drunit8122]

I CANNOT wait to get my hands on this thing!!!

[@roderikReckeless]

Great looking ship!

[@blitz_berlin7230]

I like her by the looks and the Qi variant is tempting. However, the price tag for the standard version is the same as the Starlancer Max. Now THAT'S what I call a combat ship tax. ;-)

[@iremembersleep3083]

Low on the DPS but high on the alpha damage. Slap some Attritions on there and you're good.

[@elixxx]

Well well, i need 2 of these, one for daily and one for a shorter claim time. Its everything i wanted, pretty hyped for it.

[@Jezato]

It's definitely going to favor pilots who know what they're doing, it seems like it has a few weak spots like the component redundancy and those engines are likely easy to shoot off.

[@camillion166]

When it was being spoiled I wasn't sure it even had an interior. Now that I know it does, this might just be the thing I'm looking for. Somewhat agile heavy fighter with some decent range? Sign me up

[@byrey3]

4 size 3 weapons would be perfect for me. Once you taste firing 4 guns, 2 is just not enough anymore

[@derekpettigrew6173]

It's called banu defender 😂

[@kermkerm]

Even though it has less dps and health than all of the meta fighters, it has loads of fuel and amenities which makes it perfect for bounty and merc work both in the air and on the ground! Highly above average jack of all trades, not quite master of one which is perfectly fine! :)

[@GNZ-uo1lr]

It has 65k hull hp btw...The F8 Light has 37k....

[@kermkerm]

@ ahh yeah I just saw, my bad! The hp might actually make up for its less dps, although it’s still less go than the other heavy fighters I believe, no?

[@ShevaiAsan]

My first Heavy Fighter love was the Vanguard Sentinel; loved that it basically had a small apartment to live out of, meaning I could do ship combat, ground combat, and even hand mining and light exploration. Eventually that got turned into something bigger, and my next interest was the Scorpios; but after years of enjoying the Scorp and being annoyed that I always needed a gunner to be optimal(and I say this, knowing that NPC and AI blades will be a thing), I know what it's being turned into when the Guardian gets released. I just miss the Vanguard Sentinel, but this is such a step up in a much more compact design. My Sentinel can't fit in my Polaris; and I knew this would based on the dimensions; I love heavy fighters, but wasn't a fan of the F8C when everyone else I knew was clamoring to get their own.

[@gurbachendynamite2472]

Why Sentinel over Warden? Not super familiar with them, borrowed during IAE but died very quickly haha

[@ozramblue117]

When they first announced it I thought it was going to be trash, but this looks decent. Shame about mastermodes. If not for that I’d likely get one.

[@JohnVanderbeck]

Ships like this just put a spotlight on the flawed flight mechanics. This was clearly designed with physical characteristics of a nimble, agile, fighter which is how it should be. Yet other ships with no such design are still very agile. Ships like this should be rewarded by being more agile and other normal ships should be brought back to reality.

[@deltaecho2621]

It’s got more interior than I imagined.

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

I will be getting a ccu for it, but given how CIG has indiscriminately changed ships, I won't commit until I see if it keeps its range and guns.

[@michaelbraun74]

I like the tie interceptor look of the ship

[@Luckdragon2000]

Now can it fit into a Carrack?

[@richardmathes8953]

Bubble fighter (lost in space) Red tail (Cowboy bebop) and Tie interceptor all in one? SHUT-UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!

[@droppedyogurt]

This ship is beautiful!

[@piranhax6466]

Needs a 2nd shield..

[@equinox3d585]

Just picked up the Guardian QI :D

[@stoneguard]

So excited for this one for the exact same reasons! Hoping I can shove a pulse and maybe a one scu box up the lift!

[@Tbernard-s2n]

the single shield makes this a no go for me

[@clarky.]

Hi I just found your channel and loving the bit size content. You have a new sub and looking forward to your videos.

[@gregbagel791]

Solid bounty ship it looks like

[@RainOfFodderco]

This and my vanguard are gunna be competing for my time. And it fits in the polaris...

[@joelellis7035]

This is definitely what I had hoped for in the Ares. A high DPS single person craft with a space for habitation. My only concern is that that CIG will eventually nerf the Guardian like they did the Ares.

[@Montross]

3 fing nerfs to the Aeres and now it's a flying brick which shoots cottonballs... ty CiG

[@mattsully5332]

dang it, now I'm interested in this one.

[@gowankommando]

Im curious if a 1 SCU container would fit in the back elevator

[@Tiger-gu3ll]

Same and also a pulse

[@First_Chapter]

Can get 1 SCU crates into an Intrepid through its door even so fingers crossed...

[@ShadowGirl-]

Also fits in the 890 jump

[@Ghost_4006]

Just putting the question out there, what is the best single person fighter ship that can fit in the Carrack’s hanger? I tried the Buccaneer but I had to remove the size four weapon just to close the hanger.

[@First_Chapter]

If the Razor counts, those fit.

[@Ghost_4006]

@First_Chapter I guess, but then at that point why not just go with the Mirai fury.

[@frabe81118]

paper tiger or glass cannon?

[@warlockghovat5745]

Either one would be bad.

[@CathrineMacNiel]

maybe the heart of the paper tiger.

[@db3x88]

It's definitely a cool little ship. It'll be a shame when they knock those S5 guns down to S4.

[@matthewbrady5274]

The S5 aren't even that powerful, less firepower than a solo vanguard or an F8C, also less than a f7A, nerfing it like that would destroy it entirely, talon and khartu al have two s4

[@piranhax6466]

Its under shielded and under powered already, it needs a buff, atleast adding a 2nd shield

[@matthewbrady5274]

​@piranhax6466 While that is technically true I don't know if it matters too much, it has more amenities than other similar ships, probably the most important point of balance is how it fairs vs the vanguard that has a turret and more pilot DPS, along with still having some amenities like bed logging. It really doesn't have to out perform the F8 or scorpius, it's clearly meant to be a more all rounder. Price is also a consideration.

[@justinscott1315]

@@matthewbrady5274 Actually does add up to more firepower than solo vanguard. 4s2 and 1s5 is still less than 2 s5 output wise.

[@matthewbrady5274]

​@@justinscott1315 Not sure what load outs you compared, I did all attritions and the 4 laser repeaters for the vanguard guns, to keep everything the same, those weapons have the same velocity as attritions, the gvsr

[@CosmicTurtle13]

I love the looks, but I'm not too sure I will be picking it up. I much prefer the F8 but I might consider getting both. maybe...

[@PandaGaming-pc2xv]

The inside feels like a starter ship

[@damaddmann]

I want its bad but . Only in if I can melt my f8, can’t spend anymore money in new ships, cig will nerf it soon

[@dr.warner2288]

Can you fit 1 SCU crates in that rear elevator?

[@First_Chapter]

What do people think on pricing? Maybe $250 - $300 IRL and 10 million aUEC when it eventually gets buyable in-game?

[@boxofcannons600]

How is the visibility?

[@Hylanvahr]

Goodbye to my old Scorpius pledge. Hello Spacewolf! I'm curious what the loadout will be for the Qi version.

[@kentyannayon3741]

It's on erkul already, seems like the Qi is mostly going to lose a little maneuvering for the QED, other than that they seem pretty similar, though the missile loadout is different and I have a feeling the missile racks are going to become bespoke. Seems the Qi is geared more towards targeting larger ships, the standard is going to be more of a fighter patrol ship.

[@Hylanvahr]

@kentyannayon3741 Thank you for that handy info! Do we know if the QED is similar to the one on the Mantis, or the smaller one on the Cutty Blue and Scorpius Antares?

[@Outsider5wr]

​@@Hylanvahris says on erkul dps that it is s3 with 4.5 km range. A tid bit more than cutty blue.

[@Ehawk_]

Honestly thinking about swapping my F8, love the F8 but no interior. Looks fairly generic and I love the Fury and dont own one. I'll wait until its out before making a decision but am tempted

[@First_Chapter]

Do you happen to know whether a melted F8C can be re-acquired from 'buy back' and whether doing that would need a fresh Golden Ticket? Same boat as you so thinking ahead...

[@Ehawk_]

@First_Chapter I would presume so. If not i'd just contact concierge support if I wanted it back

[@First_Chapter]

@@Ehawk_ Thank you - good thinking.

[@tremstomp9485]

The F8c can be bought back with a token. I did it a while back. I am on the same fence right now.. I might melt the F8 for this. Interior habitation, interior component access, and a single seater for solo play. It is like the F8 and a vanguard made a baby!

[@Ehawk_]

@@tremstomp9485 Thanks for the confirmation.

[@Jessterr2]

How does the damage compare to a Hornet mark 2?

[@Unlii]

Oh cool an interior. When engineering comes out it will be a 2 person ship.

[@AlecDenholm]

It's nice and all but it's going to cost more than a Constellation, Corsair, Starlancer... fighter prices never seem justifiable when you look at just how much ship you can get elsewhere.

[@juniorfan7a]

Cant wait to take down one of those wings.

[@joshuaslaughter8955]

its a civilian class ship! he said its a civilian class! that means we won't need to worry about the military tax! PPRAIIISEE BEEE!!

[@wilemelliott]

as some of my org opined, "Sounds like Nerf Bait" I'm concerned it sounds too good to be true, and that it will get nerfed after it gets sold

[@CathrineMacNiel]

what's too OP about that loadout though?

[@heroicvillain1]

​@@CathrineMacNiel the speed probably

[@mariobeck3798]

Bunk seat and it would be perfect. But i guess the toilet can count as one^^

[@nuisancetosociety]

Soooo... a beefed up tie fighter interceptor?

[@picosuave5439]

Doesn't look like any of the internal storage is working - I didn't see any prompts as they panned around the room. Hopefully they get that fixed before release.

[@varlmorgaine3700]

I would expect it to be a paper tiger compared to the Vanguard Harbinger but better then the f8

[@Ashmodai]

No chance it's better than the F8 unless penetration is really a thing. Then the S5s could have an advantage.

[@jimrussell4062]

Not sure about "better".... Less shields, less firepower, about as maneuverable.... Currently it's slightly less maneuverable than a Vanguard (functionally the same) so slightly better than an F8 but not much. I'd say it's quite a bit less useful than an F8 (except the range which...with QT "balance" tossing them all over like a dartboard that means nothing in 3 months), and for my money it's a bit less useful than the Vanguard (again, except for range and it's smaller so it can fit in a Polaris) It's just weaker on defense and weaker on offense than a Vanguard. It's not enough that a really good pilot can't win with it, but a really good pilot in a Vanguard, F8 or F7 could win even more....

[@Rycave]

I Dont understand why the refuse to to give these ships at least 1-2 cargo grid. I get it for the small fighters but the heavy fighters like this or the vanguard series. Just having space for one box would make them so much more useful and worth the money. Take the paladin for example. Looks fantastic if only it had a few cargo grid. Like 10 at a maximum would be perfect.

[@First_Chapter]

Any word on pricing?

[@zerthios]

I cant wait to trade my legally distinct X-Wing for my legally distinct Tie Avenger

[@warlockghovat5745]

Legally distinct Sith Fury-Class Intercepter.

[@specialcircs]

I thought this was a leak...how are you able to enter the spacecraft?

[@howitzer4393]

Rear elevator

[@majormaccas]

Did you watch the video??

[@piranhax6466]

Its in evo

[@howitzer4393]

@ no it’s not.

[@crazyeyecarl]

I'd have preferred the MFD's or whatever to be on the sides instead of over the head.

[@MarkLiebs47]

I am assuming it won't fit in the Carrack.

[@Starmanhistory]

i love it. I just hate it only has two guns like what a missed opportunity.

[@holdenberryhill2363]

I just wonder on the price but if priced effectively I’m in

[@Pizzarolles_.]

i wonder how much it will cost

[@RustikMcLovin]

Please CIG, make a great green paint for the Guardian. Like a Ghoulish one or St patrick's one or something! Or green, red and white! (Chrismast) Pleaseeeeee!

[@Outsider5wr]

The QED QI variant has little to no difference. Slightly slower, more s2 missles, but same S4 racks. My personal choice.

[@BlueSpectre]

i had to look up "paper tiger" lol

[@MoosePissUK]

The Fury snub thats been scaled in width and called a guardian?!

[@CathrineMacNiel]

its nicknamed the Fat Fury for a reason.

[@samjohnsonwatson5736]

of course its great cig wants you to purchase it so they can nerf it to oblivion when the new ship comes out.

[@1ChilledDude]

That's one sexy looking ship.

[@AW-po7jr]

The cockpit view is a bit disappointing other than that I like it.

[@serrethindustries9468]

The power creep on this one is insane. A solo fighter with 2 S5 guns? Yeah, this is gonna be a WAY bigger problem than the pre-nerf Corsair.

[@patty_cakes5596]

What about the glaive?

[@everestsdriveway366]

Was thinking the same​@@patty_cakes5596

[@mattstephen7494]

The Corsair pilot pre nerf had access to 4 S5 and 2 S4. And you are complaining about 2 S5? Wut? Also only 1 S2 shield makes it pretty squishy for a heavy fighter.

[@jace4023]

don't get attached it'll get nerfed until its the most useless heavy fighter

[@hurtfixer_]

eh, (I'm still waiting for my TAC)

[@xxxxxx7469]

The cockpit view is horrible!

[@VersesX33]

Yeah it's an interesting choice to have MFD up top

[@jimrussell4062]

@@VersesX33 There's room for chair MFDs and just the bare bones on the canopy (speed/etc) to free up better visibility. It kinda feels like a Prospector...with slightly less visibility.

[@damaddmann]

YeA just like the fury

[@altostratus9342]

Situational awareness in this is going to be particularly bad. Designers clearly know nothing about aerial combat.

[@damaddmann]

@ yeah I noticed

[@Mace1000S]

I am not sure it will be able to take any SCU and put a Pulse into it. I can take two 1 SCU boxes plus a Pulse on the warden easy and safe. No bouncing around like a broken pain in the ass game. Also if they don’t make the Paladin able to take a Pulse and 2 to 4 SCU boxes I won’t be buying one of those as well. CIG already nerfs guns shields and maneuverability into the dirt. If a ship can’t take the gear a Merc or Bounty Hunter needs then the ship is Trash as soon as its guns get nerfed. The MSR came nerfed two size 3 guns? But at least it can hold a Ursa and SCU. It should have had 4 size 3s, or two size 4s, or even two size 3s and two size 4s. Like the MSR could swing around and use them against a good fighter pilot. The fighter would still win. But we would be able to feel like we had an epic ship. So many epic ship opportunities lost to CIG nerfs and not wanting to give players proper options within the ships they want us to buy. Absolutely SAD.

[@jimrussell4062]

Won't be able to carry any of that. But then it's not designed to (but neither is the Vanguard...)

[@Mace1000S]

@ yup, but the Vanguard can and does very well. And it allows me to stack a lot of bodies in it to take their armor and gear at a later time.

[@finalruner]

Ready to melt my F8C

[@generalrendar7290]

This is what the Origin 300 series _wanted_ to be.

[@Ychos027]

nah...the 325a is just the light version of it (and has a 4SCU cargo bay that this doesn't seem to have), I don't mind having both in game

[@zerosystem86]

Cmon man, be real here. You want to fly this ship BECAUSE IT LOOK LIKE VADERS TIE-INTERCEPTOR. I mean this ship SCREAM SITH all over it.

[@Dana-Xue]

I am looking forward to the guardian but i fear that they will make it incredbile expensive for what it is (my fear is 250-300 wich is, in my opinion, far to much for this ship) guess i will have to wait ~3 month or so till its buable ingame if its that price indeed

[@vonrosphe3098]

Just look at the cost of the vanguard. I bet it will be very similar. So you're right with 250-300.

[@Dana-Xue]

@@vonrosphe3098 wich is, in my opinion, to much for what, on paper, is given, both the vanguard and the F8C are overall better (and i think the F8C is a vastly overpriced fighter in itself). we will see but im afraid it will be that price tag.

[@First_Chapter]

Thinking 250 - $300, too, and around 10 million aUEC in-game (unless all in-game ship prices get reviewed again).

[@easycloudify]

This ship will be nerfed in the most atrocious way possible after the sale, and will remain in a broken state for years after they have moved on to the next new shiny ship. I will save myself from future headaches and remorse.

[@ParanoidCarrot]

i really dont like ships with just two guns. even if they are big. in a Reliant Tana person myself and i love my 6 guns. specially now that you can effectively use stagger fire on the pilot operated guns

[@CathrineMacNiel]

Tana for life! Slap four Greatswords on it for massive damage, four DR Model XJ2s for fast disabling, four Gatlings for more dakka!

[@BlakedaBull]

Whatever ship it takes for a player to be like this is the one , this is what I want to start persistent with if I get more ships I will get to use what I have less ; I win Chris i spent less than 450 and don’t feel limited

[@Tiger-gu3ll]

Why no mirai Pulse bay😭😭😭😭😭

[@piranhax6466]

I reccomend that on spectrum.. its a major miss cig could have r done

[@olternaut]

I love the design! But they're just going to nerf it like all the rest. So why bother?

[@TedManAte]

My wallet quivers

[@Tiger-gu3ll]

Why no pulse bay in one of the wings and 1 or 2 scu storage😢

[@georgeo309]

Love it, but wont buy it. it really looks like a ship thats worthwhile working for as a milestone within gameplay.

[@Cornerboy73]

Surprised so many people are into this. Large fighters are large targets. In my experience, they are among the first to get wiped out in battles so I guess I just don't see the appeal. Hope it makes ci some money but this isn't going to save the funding record for this year.

[@skyllaros8725]

This is the main reason I’m looking forward to 4.0. Going to melt my harbinger for it, hope that won’t be a mistake.

[@danielrdotcom]

if nothing else... I think the guardian is beautiful and the vanguards are hideous

[@Michael-bh9ss]

Why have a tana now when you have this.... ughhh

[@XMathiasxX]

Its almost 100% of the time when I see someone say nerf what they should actually be saying is balanced.

[@jimrussell4062]

Well what is unbalanced about this ship that would need to be "balanced" later? (I'm gonna say range since for it's size it shouldn't have 50% more range than a Vanguard)

[@XMathiasxX]

@ ya I thought vanguards were known for range so its strange that this has more range, agreed

[@MikeP2510]

@@jimrussell4062 Ship is pretty average tbh, vanguard has more dps and shield, f8c has more dps, shield and only slightly less agile. Guardian has more hp thats all its got going for it.

[@MikeP2510]

not hating on it tho, it looks amazing..

[@yikes3049]

The mfd/dashboard positioning kills it for me. Blocks out half your view.