The Syulen is the Coolest Starter Ship - Architect Reviews

[@MADBADBRAD]

I think one thing people don't mention a lot is how amazing this thing sounds when flying it. It sounds like the ship is 'singing' back to you in some kind of angelic hymn or something. Good job sound team!

[@Billy-bc8pk]

This! I love the way the engines purr.

[@dmccrory1]

Audio and visual in flight is amazing from 3rd person perspective

[@klaramukaida]

i think is starcitizen main soundtrack whole distorted...XD

[@CrabSoundsInYourHead]

The syulen feels like a flying art piece. Ridiculously unique aesthetic for what is your first ship.

[@K3nzz0]

I like the fact that the ship is simultaneously strange but also oddly familiar. It’s cold colors and stone work accents contrasts brilliantly against the cosy small interiors. And yet, it feels bigger on the inside. Absolute stellar design

[@luukkramer]

The syulen just feels like a breath of fresh air. A ship that has some actually distinguishable features from all others.

[@terrelldurocher3330]

I am gonna tell yah about how building works, depending on what built something it may look like all the others, so in short if one person builds a spaceship the other ones will look similar, because we design based off what we are most familiar with.

[@ObsidianB8]

exactly, this is the reason i wish we had more CO, origin, esperia, and gatac ships, other ships like aeigis or drake feel and look like what youd expect a ship to be like

[@gian.4388]

@@ObsidianB8 Oh, come on, Origin is basically just space yachts

[@luukkramer]

@@gian.4388 who doesn't like space yachts? ⛵

[@cringeginge7663]

@@gian.4388and space yachts are sick

[@neonsamurai1348]

Pretty sure the coffin shaped object on the first floor is a space suit locker, which is why it is right beside the gun racks. The Syulen is fitted with an ejection seat. Also the button beside you in the bed will cause your character to get out of the bed, cause we need buttons to climb out of a bed I guess. I really wish the lighting/lock etc controls were more clear and understandable on the buttons, as I think most people fail to notice them.

[@SueMyChin]

I really like the vertical take off, it feels like you're about to be launched like a roller coaster. The stone detail is cool too, I like the idea of taking a bit of your home planet around the universe with you.

[@akrasiathekruzmachine2341]

The take-off would be good for landing bays that you descend into

[@StarDruid]

Yeah the vertical take off is nice, reminds me of old sci-fi books etc where the ship[s are literately "rocket" ships.

[@crypticscorner8444]

The Syulen is what I think the Oumuamua interstellar object would look like if it was a ship aesthetic.

[@JoshSweetvale]

It's the Forerunner dart ship at the center of High Charity; Forerunner and Covenant aesthetic. To be on the opposite end of creative inspiration, but yeah.. same look.

[@lukelizotte8913]

Alien slave-1

[@xtrevizex]

Oumuamua is shaped like a turd (cilindrical). Syulen doesn't look like a turd. I just bought the starter package (first day playing SC), let me be happy with my new ship :)

[@TimOnTheNet]

You are about to embark on a very special journey, my friend. Enjoy. I'd give just about anything to be able to experience my first couple weeks in SC again. @@xtrevizex

[@chrismeandyou]

It's Slave 1, if designed by the Halo Covenant.

[@CitizenEyeZen]

The way my heart flutters when I see the marbling on the wings of the Syulen is my favorite part. You describe it as stone but I always feel like it's a piece of a meteor carved out into a ship that reflects its shooting star origins. It's poetry, a haiku with lasers.

[@CrusadingJello]

I really hope they add a larger ship with a similar design aesthetic to it all. It just feels so 'alien' compared to the other ships. When I finally have spare cash to spend, I think the Syulen will be my first. I just love the design, and everything about it just screams "I am your first ship" to me.

[@redc4t2]

I just love how different it is, it's novel yet retains some things we are used to. Very impressive

[@anonymusug727]

I wish origin did this more because origin is way to Sterile and doesnt have good lighting inside (interior) its way to cold not like the syulen that has beautiful ambient light + cool stone textures

[@redc4t2]

Completely agree, Luxury doesn't have to mean sterile and white. It can mean a variety of things. Handcrafted and rustic, Artisan etc etc Like I get it, but it could be so much more.

[@jasonayles017]

The uniqueness in design and aesthetics of the Syulen puts the ship in a class all its own. I’d love to have it to explore the verse!

[@theninedivides6851]

11:15 I use the auto landing which is the hot key N press and hold when in pilot seat. Now I am unsure if it works for take off so the point might stand on being careful exiting if pointing at the ceiling of a hanger but just wanted to throw that out there does make it a bit easier for landing

[@LeRoiLouisXIV]

I love the way they broke all expectation by doing something so unique

[@256kane]

I really like that CIG are experimenting with different forms, the vertical levels make this ship really unique, reminds me of some of the Mars habitat designs in its layout The long tunnel with wings of most other ships is great and all, but sometimes we just need some variety

[@EmeryAU]

I love the design of the Syulen, and how different it feels to everything else in the verse. It really sets a standard for the aesthetic for the Xi'an, and I can't wait to see more of these ships - the Railen and maybe even something bigger

[@WuppieF]

Usually I'm not too big on the alien ships, but the choice of materials on this one is absolutely beautiful! I love the marbling type look in the stone and hope we get more ships that play with interesting materials.

[@Ryltar81]

It’s really a new fresh air. I’m in love with the design of this ship.

[@Merciful_Angel]

What I love about the design is that you can see how the whole team really appreciated the opportunity to cut loose. In an era where each manufacturer is getting its design-language nailed down (Argo orange, Drake grunge, RSI Doritos with optional nacelles), this looks like the result of someone saying 'go nuts' and the team really showing what they've learned over the past decade.

[@zenkomenhi]

My favorite aspect of the Syulen is that it feels inherently alien yet also incredibly functional. It sounds weird to say but a lot of alien ships in media are form OVER function and end up extremely impractical for the sake of feeling "alien", while the Syulen feels like it was made by aliens but designed to be PRACTICAL. A spaceship that was created by beings with a different history and sensibilities, but still a spaceship.

[@deadly_mir]

The Syulen is honestly breathtaking. Just walking up to it in the expo made me feel like it was...important, like it was some historical alien structure. Stepping inside made me feel like i was in a luxurious yet cozy space. The central hab is just enough for staying out as a mini home away from home and the top deck as you said, felt almost like a cathedral. The light shining down onto the seat makes you feel like its a throne and gives a sense of power

[@wickedmoul482]

I love the subtle curves on the inside of the ship. The purple hud in the flight seat is so perfectly done, it’s incredible!

[@Tsea200]

That intro was amazing. CIG should ask you to make a trailer for one of their ships!

[@TheOtherSlideYT]

Ahhh yes. I was waiting for this review!

[@Yumeji]

I was waiting for your review of this ship, I didn't expect to see it so early, thank you for this! The Syulen is a gorgeous ship, and it's amazing to see it with such a big interior despite its relatively low price. I love the purple, and the way the pilot is catapulted to the top to prepare them for take off. Usually I'm not a fan of alien ships because of the immersion... but I fell in love with this one, and if Gatac keeps working on similar designs, it might surprisingly eventually become my favorite manufacturer!

[@rogueception3429]

Sometimes it’s all about the aesthetic, and the Gatac Syulen accomplishes that with immense vibes

[@Xphinity]

SC is mostly aesthetic, but I get you lol

[@lincolnsnow6166]

My favourite thing about the Syulen is definitely little glowing lights glowing from the recesses. Reminds me of how Jelly fish glow from inside out similar to the placement of the lights on the Syulen.

[@FowaDeLuz]

That's what I was being reminded of! Jellyfish! Thank you! :D

[@PorconautaGames]

About the question on the video, the thing i like the most about the syulen...., is everything. I love this thing and it's insta my favorite smaller ship ever! It's completly complete with everything i ever dreamed about.

[@o0Fizzle0o]

I adore the use of color throughout the entire ship. The purple hues contrasting against the oranges in the interior and the reds of the exterior- especially so with the thruster array. The glowing molten red petals fading into the purple flaming streaks is just absolutely mesmerizing.

[@hanns1401]

I think my favorite thing about this ship is how it looks in flight. It's really like something right out of a movie. Cinematic, just how CR likes it lol.

[@sphinxoforion7422]

Morph just dropped the hardest Syulen edit in the first few second, man that is some top tier cinematography & camera work.

[@flippz4189]

It's so reminiscent of a UFO (especially in the ship commercial) and perfectly conveys that subtle familiarity yet just outside the realm of normality feeling that you'd expect from alien design. It feels unknown and exciting and I think CIG hit the nail on the head. Great video Morph :D

[@Mandalorian_Man]

Such a unique ship, love its maneuverability. I just wish the cargo grids were aligned diagonally so a 2SCU box could fit

[@Mercurio-Morat-Goes-Bughunting]

I got one for the alternative take-off and landing. The Syulan has a huge advantage over all other ships when landing in a pit hangar because all you have to do is activate the rearview camera, line her up, and drop your acceleration limit down to around 20-30%. It can be a bit frustrating, though, to keep getting assigned to horizontal access hangars instead of pit hangars with this ship. A penny-drop I hope to see is staggered hangar design allowing all hangars to have both vertical and ceiling doors to facilitate both types of landing/takeoff in design. As always, awesome video @Morphologis!

[@jonathanhall3093]

The Syulen being the only vertical takeoff ship is really cool. I hope cig makes more flying skyscrapers!

[@Aeon-Lynx]

I really like the feel of "towering over you" from Syulen. It feels like a dad trying to be protective when you are next to the landing gear. I know this is weird but tall ship with embracing tripod-y landing gears excites me :)

[@ledgefisher8498]

We must construct additional pylons

[@Blacksite2k]

amazing review as usual. I think Morph already said it in the video: The Whole Feel of the Ship is something totally different. The Shape, orientation, interior and materials used are truly special. Also the Sound of the ship is something they really nailed down. So again: The whole feeling of it is just great.

[@ifriedham]

My favorite thing about the Syulen is the different types of lighting possible from the light switches. There's a cool orange lighting scheme in there that flickers like firelight, making the cozy interior even more homey. It also affects the HUD when in the pilot seat - changing the colors of the moving bands of light on either side of the cockpit.

[@804_Biino-mp9hn]

The fire like lighting is so much easier to fly with then some other ships with absolutely blinding cockpit lights

[@mace_space]

Love the overall feeling that this ship gives off, makes you really feel like your in a sci fi universe

[@ryandeleon5156]

As someone who has been really excitedly waiting on the Gatac Railen to come to game, I was overjoyed to see a starter ship from this new manufacturer show up. I think my favorite feature has got to be the cockpit UI. I love the colors around the MFDs and the seemingly LED-like outlines where the lights dance to break up the sometimes-monotony of space.

[@milkman9239]

The aesthetic of the ship is just so artistic

[@turbomit112]

That first transition with the sun is absolutely stunning

[@Riku-Leela]

I really love the Syulen and want one so bad. I have been really waiting for a vessel with vertical, rocket style takeoff so that I can re-enact the launch sequence from Star Trek First Contact and that mixed with an actual alien design is just so nice. Plus the gravity tech is a really nice edition too inside and out. I am really looking forward to the future of this manufacturer because there is so many cool things they can use gravity tech to do Also thank you for the review, your Star Citizen videos are easily my favourites, keep up the great work!!

[@Allryzer]

I’m exited to see more vertically oriented ships because it reminds me of ships from The Expanse 😊

[@TheBaldrickk]

6:50 I believe that's a suit locker, not an escape pod. It's next to the weapon rack for a reason.

[@TheBaldrickk]

I like this ship, but feel that it should be compared to the Nomad as well. Which is a ship that has more utility, thanks to its significantly larger cargo bay. The insistence on this ship being vertical has led to each floor needing a lobby, and the lift, which leads to a lot of wasted space compared to just a corridor. The lift also complicates the procedure for getting in and out, especially considering how lifts in this game like to reset to their default floor on their own, leaving you stranded on the top floor until you call the lift again. A problem that usually only affects ships like the 600i

[@VerdinOfficial]

Yes, it's a suit locker. Obviously an escape pod wouldn't have metal panelling...😂

[@dragonsteamworks6675]

@@TheBaldrickk I had issues trying to do any repair or refueling for my Syulen. I feel the Syulen got released a bit too early since it also can't hold mission boxes in its "bays". Quite unfortunate honestly and I hope they fix these issues rather soon. Maybe the latest hotfix did it, I'd have to look for patch notes. I love the ship's design and this is the first ship from the Xi'an that feels like it's made for both species in mind but with a more Xi'an feel. Aopoa's ships are export models so their design, I think, is different to their normal, Xi'an counterparts. The Syulen gives us a good idea as to how the Railen will be when it comes out and how Gatac translates their ships for Xi'an and human use. I wonder if we'd get a Gatac variant of the Khartu and San'Tok. Or if we'd see them at all, from a truly Xi'an focused manufacturer.

[@TheBaldrickk]

@@dragonsteamworks6675 I had some problems repairing it, but only in certain areas. After travelling to a different station, I could do it. This issue has plagued SC for a while now, and I really wish they would just stop breaking things that worked. Or when they make changes, properly test them. Yes it's an "Alpha" (it really isn't at this point but it's what they call it") but really, the only testing we should really be doing at the point we play is mission feel and load stability. Issues like this should be solved in internal tests and ptu. But they seem to keep making changes even after ptu that break things... How many times did they break elevators?

[@dragonsteamworks6675]

@@TheBaldrickk Oh the elevators... I still remember when the elevator was physical before reaching its destination and could flat out kill you if you were near the doors. I've had it transcend my being into the station more than once. I will agree that "Alpha" isn't a big enough defence anymore. Yes it's in a really unpolished state but by technicality it IS an Alpha because an Alpha lacks full functionality of what is expected from the full release. Betas are for smaller changes and general polish. This is what I can remember when looking up the terms. Hopefully with the teams moving from SQ42 turning their attention to the PU, updates will be more frequent, substantial and impactful in all the right ways. I really want some of the FPS ones like loading ammo from your bag and ammo pooling.

[@flamingburitto]

When you opened the door and went inside for the first time, all i could feel was... "wow... that is... gorgeous" the color of the interior and the way its design flows together makes it such a pleasure to look at. I know for a fact that if i get this ship i'll have a big smile every time i open its doors and get on that pilot's seat.

[@Prexal123]

The Syulen is just so unique and like nothing else in Star Citizen. Really has a great alien feel to it

[@stephenwest2703]

I'm absolutely fascinated with almost every alien aspect of this ship. Especially the unique take-off séquence and stone design.

[@TheSamuelmorse]

I love the foray into alien materials with this ship's exterior... and the gravity tech is so cool! I appreciate that CIG is adding more variation to the starter ships with the Syulen.

[@hjtheo]

I adore Xi'an lore. I don't know if - when AI Crew are introduced - we'll only have access to crew members from humanity, but it's a fun thing to imagine co-existing with Xi'an crew on a ship designed to accommodate both species. The different toilets and the inclusion of both English & Xi'an language being the two big examples (note that Xi'an excrete like birds and combine both kind of wastes together, and their toilets have been described as bird baths with a fountain). Anything that gives me more insight into how the Xi'an are as a culture interests me. I really enjoy how they've made it look alien but not incomprehensible. The marbled stone material is a fantastic idea, and gives you an immediate intuition about how the Xi'an differ from humanity at a glance. Not just in terms of how they've developed, but it speaks to their lifespan (hundreds of years); the stone giving a sense of age. Even their religion centres around the concept of time. If you look at concept art of their settlements, stone is heavily featured, too, so I like how they've incorporated that. It'd be a very interesting ship to have, especially to use when flying to the Horus system to have some dealings with the Xi'an. It's a flying symbol of cooperation, with Gatac Manufacturing being given exclusive permission to make ships available for the UEE, and they're known for looking to other species for inspiration for ship design, and pouring funds into research for a ship can function for both Xi'an and Human crew together.

[@Dssfox]

and cuddle when you both sleep on only bed :D

[@hjtheo]

Damn right.@@Dssfox

[@vaneanticks1886]

best thing about the syulen for me was the cockpit view! such a good view

[@michaelhaas4431]

What I like about the Syulen most is that the engines kinda “sing” when you boost them above SCM speed. It is such a positive vibe 😊 Also, Pirate Swarm was easy to play through with the Syulen as it is pretty maneuverable even at higher speeds if you add some boost. It is really easy to get behind an opponent. You just need to make sure you recharge those boosters often. Great ship!

[@3dspider]

has to be the silhouette while flying, completely unique.

[@crackedjabber]

I have to say, as an exploration player, that huge quantum tank on the Syulen is super tempting. Add in the full accommodations and weapons rack and it's a really appealing starter exploration ship. But... the Drake Cutter Scout ends up being just that bit better as far as exploration is concerned. It's got a full scanner suite, it can carry a small vehicle, and you have plenty of room to claim salvage even if you can't carry as much overall cargo. So really the Syulen is nice, but it's just not nice enough.

[@ulyssesdraco]

I love the use of materials on the ship. The stone texture on the wings and inside the sleep cubby gives it a premium feel akin to the wood in a Bentley. This thing is basically a space Bentley.

[@nathankaeter9272]

I love the reveal as you get into the pilot seat-the delicate dance of components that opens up your view to the sky as you ascend-in space the orientation reminds you that gravity is just a habit that you have now stepped out of lol

[@aimlis]

I like the way the Syulen sings as it flies - they did an amazing job with the audio

[@Demmon98]

I really love the different panels in the Syulen. The way the door and panels move and the sound they make is incredibly satisfying to me. And the animation for getting into the cockpit is 🤌

[@238Hero238]

I've always loved floaty bits in sci-fi tech. Something about pieces of this high-tech thing you're interacting with just straight up not being physically attached makes it feel so very advanced.

[@Severantos]

Syulen is an amazing little ship. I think my favorite single item is the grav-tech weapon rack, but I also appreciate that they made a multi-level ship that doesn't feel clunky to get between each floor. Something a lot of bigger ships seem to struggle with

[@derkobold8214]

Been watching a lot about SC lately, including Starter Ships, since I'm thinking about buying the game. I really like your detailed showcase of the ship, it looks so nice from close up and all the different angles plus landing and flying shows how far the game has finally come. The ships design truly is outstanding and I was surprised about all the interiors and what you said in the beginning that it is actually kind of cosy but yes lacks some place to store smaller containers. I really love the darker purple painting and lightning from the inside and outside plus the triangle shaped form which gives it an aggressive almost weapon like look. As you said the way you're lifted up when entering the pilot seat will make you feel as if you're flying an even bigger warship and the whole animation looks amazing. Thats what I like the most about it. Well then again it seems as if toiletpaper is a must have and thats a detail that certainly makes the whole look complete ;)

[@error-not-found7415]

I really like the stone theme, especially over the bed, it talks a lot about the culture of the alien race which evidently places great importance on stone presumably of their home world, or personalized with their planet of birth.

[@ionstorm7342]

I personally love how the stone textures are used to make it feel truly alien yes so familiar to you. The ship sounds are awesome as well.

[@donotperceivethefrog]

I absolutely love this ship, I folded and bought it immediately after the first time I saw it. Takeoff and landing is awkward, but it flies really well outside of that. What grabbed me about it was definitely the visual design. It feels new and fresh, and the silhouette of it is gorgeous, both flying and landed

[@Lightkeepergydo]

The best feature (in my opinion) of this ship is that even tho the design is clearly alien, it still feels very homely. I think things like having a desk (which I hope in future can use an interactive screen for minor engineering info) and a suit locker really help with that. For me, star citizen has always been about being inside your ship and what you can do there. It is great to see CIG getting better at creating these spaces. PS. thank you for a great video.

[@Grounders10]

I love the style of it. There's something both majestic and truly alien about both the shapes and textures chosen for the vessel. With the swept wings and stone it's like you have a flying shrine to some unknown being.

[@HeraldDitaryVII]

It’s just so elegant that it’s one of those where you just plain like flying around. Entirely changes what usually feel like menial cargo missions into fun rides.

[@TheNeoublie]

Absolutely loved the ship when I flew it when it was on free fly. I just with it had a re view mirror for landing. I would love to have one of these to fly permanently. Just always want to say thank you @Morphologis for yet another very professional and informative video. loving your work.

[@BryceKastor]

This ship is so unique to the Star Citizen 'verse! I love the shapes, symmetry and the care the designers put into it, from the materials choices, the landing animations and all that lovely grav-tech! A winner !

[@scottautry9981]

The Syulen has become my go to hangover ship. Normally if i am repaying my happiness debt from a previous night’s activities, i cant begin to log in because just the thought of the background roar of a ship’s engines activates my gag reflexes and starts a pounding in my head but the soothing sound of the Syulen from takeoff through atmo and even in quantum quites that raging inferno of regret.

[@The8blackwidow8]

I love the floor lighting (yes, out of all the design this ship has to offer :D). The way that glass like material is glowing violet along the edges and smoothly diffuses towards the center is so cool.

[@TheLastBawa]

After seeing this video, i am amazed. I have always loved ships with style interior, and alien design. The syulen just tops even the best esperia models for me.

[@Leopardts]

After so long in development, it's genuinely nice to see something that gives you not only the alien look but feel, both in flight and design. Plus I love the almost Star-fish like design choice, when designers base ships off real world creatures it always feels like you can almost understand why they would make it that way and yet still have that unconventional design language that gives real flavour to an idea. That's why I always loved the reapers from Mass Effect for instance. Thanks again for doing another great Architect review Morph :)

[@brickempire4427]

It really does feel like a monolith. And as the classification indicates it’s a pathfinder. It’s designed to forge new routes and discover interesting sites. Designed for adventure

[@xu2875]

I love the fact that this ship is so different from everything else. I love the look of it & would absolutely use this as a daily driver to get around from one place to another.

[@Xeemix]

I actually really love this ship, the first "innovative" design I use to do when making minecraft houses waay back when I was a kid was to make the space vertical, and work on designing the house in that kinda way, this deign almost makes me nostalgic for my past and my god its beautifully well-done. Thankful for the reviews as always, I hope you do the retaliator at some point!

[@Zonalar]

The way the cockpit is designed and how you land the Syulen looks really awesome. Big Kudos to the Design-Team!

[@devin-hall]

This ship is by far my favorite, the entire design is overly pleasing to me in a way I've never seen before The sound and shape language of the ship feels almost heavenly, and the unique take on flying satisfies my pilot heart Starter aside, I think I'd have a hard time flying any other ship, the draw of the Syulen is just too great! I'm definitely buying this if I ever have the money, 10/10 I don't usually comment anywhere. I think I've commented like 10ish times ever, but your videos are such a pleasure to watch, and this one just spoke out to me! I often watch your videos in my spare time, as I owe my love for Star-Citizen to your high-quality and calming content :) Have an amazing day!

[@B199-r5i]

i love how the ships vertical paneling in the entrance area and grav tech for the pilots seat make the ship feel unique and realy adds a sense of awe and mystique to the aliens that created it.

[@toklanumia827]

Love that we finally have an expanse style ship, ive wanted a vertical ship like this for ages

[@LordShenanigan]

One of the things I like about this ship is that you sit right in the middle and that it's symmetrical. So if you're flying through a tight spot you just aim for the middle - you either make it, or crash equally on all sides, lol. No more losing one wing.

[@goodthingsdonthappentome3658]

It screams elegance and mystery, while providing a new and elusive shape to be seen flying through the verse. Very excited to see more ships featured into Star Citizen that follow these kinds of designs.

[@GuyWithThaFace]

I love that it reminds me of the covenant from the Halo franchise! It really stirred up some positive memories for me seeing the purple, smooth walls on the interior. It looks like a pleasure to fly!

[@dethtoyodaddy]

Love the stone textures on that ship. Coupling that with the advanced grav-tech gives a nice marriage of old and new.

[@mwooding42]

I absolutely love the vertical orientation of the take-off and landing with the Syulen! Gives us a reason to look at the angle and altimeter a bit closer. Hopefully this is an indication of CIG getting a bit more daring and bold with their ship designs!

[@KritchieXX]

I love the grain running through the outer stone panels on the Syulen just so much! It's like a cross between modern damascus knives and kintsugi (repairing cracked ceramics with gold). I've seen damascus knives that use steel and copper, now that I'm thinking about it, and it looks similar to that in a way. But the stone texture just adds this beautiful grit and earthiness such that the variegation is not just in colour, but is also a textural amalgam. Add to that the 4 circles accents?! *chef's kiss*

[@gaetzke]

My favorite part about the Syulen is what everybody says could be a problem: the vertical takeoff. Interested to see the other Gatac offerings in the future because of this.

[@Th3EpitapH]

my favorite thing about the syulen is how it manages to LOOK the part with classic sci fi alien ship feel, but it does so by marrying good design practices with things that really are functional in the context of SC. very obvious on the interior, but even the exterior bits like the commplexity of how the engines look from behind - it all fits nicely once you break it down. great ship.

[@JustPatschi]

I think I can't add more than all other thousands of comments. I like the unique, new type of design the ship is bringing to the rest of the ships in this game. It has much features in a relatively small room (weapon racks, the bed, shower, etc). The gravity-thingy (where parts of ship are floating) looks awesome.

[@tasURSUSTAS]

The animations as you enter and exit the cockpit are fantastic. I felt similar awe when I powered on the Prowler for the first time. Majestic. One thing I have been meaning to test is getting a larger cargo box and seeing if you can put a smaller box within on the outside of the ship.

[@byron.jennings]

I love the mixture of metal and stone. It's the blending of materials, along with the geometric shapes that have me looking at the ship again and again. I am a huge fan of the Railen concept, and the Syulen has me extra exited to see how it turns out, now that they have the design language of Gatac solidified.

[@LPDJLP]

I absolutely love this ship. It looks so alien like and fancy. Also the fact that it has 3 levels as a starter ship is insane. Thank you for producing such a high quality cinematic video with lots of insights into the design. Keep up this series!

[@greed_xiii]

I like the Syulen's profile when viewed from the front. Especially when it's in a roll, just gives off that "standard alien fighter" vibe you might see in retro space games.

[@joaocamarajmc]

Gotta say, the cockpit is just amazing. The grav tech pulling me up closer to the canopy was a great design choice. Hope to see more of that! Also it just looks like a damn obelisk!

[@MuttonMan]

The Syulen reminds me of my childhood playing Halo: Reach, its internal spaces in both lighting and design give me notes of Forerunner and Covenant design schemes and give a much needed change of pace to the rest of the ships of Star Citizen, which range from utilitarian grit to sleek but brutalist corporate. I can't help but feel giddy thinking about if I were to ever step in to the ship in VR and climb in to the chair, the feeling of being elegantly lifted upward by the hand like motion of the chair and its grav-tech to the interface at the canopy, it just would be so surreal. I guess the Syulen just makes me feel appreciative, and more importantly, safe, every aspect of its design exudes comfort and grace, making me feel at ease if I ever get in a dicey scenario.

[@cleverdiversion324]

I love that the Syulen hints at Star Citizens ability to tell a compelling story narrative in their universe through their design. I think that elevates the overall project in exciting new ways for the future.

[@-PANTHEON]

I ADORE the fact there is a sort of natural feel to it, stone seems like such a elevated design choice

[@derrick6116]

I've just started playing the free trial of Star Citizen during the IAE convention, but after trying out a few of the ships that were on rental, I've noticed that they all play relatively similarly. Looking at the Syulen though, it feels that the designers are pretty receptive to the community's asks, providing a whole new style of gameplay to the already existing game loops. I'd love to fly one of these in formation with other Syulens!! Also is it just me, or do the Syulens look remarkably similar to the SC2 probe? At least from behind

[@itscw9851]

My favorite thing about the Syulen has got to be the thrusters and how they light up when you boost. The multicolored look is neat and the deep sort of red and purple color that it gives off when boosting looks great.

[@MarcDotson]

I love how each manufacturer tells a story in the shape language and detailing of their ships. As the first flyable entry for Gatac Manufacture, it really is impressive how much is hinted at story-wise about the Xi'an, and House Gatac in particular. For example, the comparison of the cockpit to a cathedral-like space makes me think that the long-lived Xi'an might be deliberately communicating their religious focus on time through the use of space and the manipulation of gravity in a way that short-lived humans might feel if not fully understand.

[@harleymills8862]

Wow the Syulen is now my favourite star citizen ship, would probably be reluctant to leave such a beautiful interior space. If I got one, would want to fly it alongside other xi'an ships one day