The Unreliable Pirate - The Cutlass Black [Star Citizen] 12/21

So it turns out Pirate vessels just aren't built that well. Or at least Drake Interplanetary doesn't care enough to build them any better. And the Cutlass Black is peak Unreliable Pirate Ship Fodder. But...that doesn't mean it's not useful. EDIT: Star Citizen 3.16 fixed a handful of the issues named here.
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The Unreliable Pirate - The Cutlass Black [Star Citizen] 12/21

[@ChristianSabado]

Morphologis is the one that explains the ship to you when you're in the hangar touring it. But The Pilot will be the one that makes you decide to check it out in the first place.

[@TheAstroHistorian]

The crazy thing about the Cutlass Flaws is that it is almost perfect for the lore behind Drake and the Cutlass as a whole. Great work!

[@imitheus]

Good to see you here Paul!

[@louhodo5761]

Which flaws? The fact it is about 40% to big for the character models in game? Or the fact it handles like a overweight double amputee water buffalo? Or the fact that every variant is a damned meme? Or that it is no longer a counter to the Hornet? And there is a whole controversy over that issue alone "Cutlass-Gate". Yeah... No.

[@XBullitt16X]

Right ? It matches the lore too well xD

[@louhodo5761]

@Hawker75 maybe I just remember the original lore. A medium fighter with some cargo that can stand up to the Hornet.

[@inrevenant]

@@louhodo5761 I'd say that the Buccaneer is a much better counter to the Hornet... Sans the super hornet, maybe. But those two can _fight_!

[@mrJMD]

Damn Pilot, you're giving Morphologis a run for his money. Video looks fantastic!

[@KienNguyen-be1qy]

He came from elite dangerous, and is the best ship salesman there is :)

[@spactus]

@@KienNguyen-be1qy yeah his elite videos are amazing

[@XBullitt16X]

Right ? Feels like I'm watching a morph video haha, he finally has some competition.

[@thegamingshatt4758]

Morph is an architect, and reviews design. Pilot does a general review, so they're both worth watching

[@pantelipaschalidis4010]

He's so good cig hired him😂

[@abhijeetshrawage4763]

I like how in the final cinematic shot of it flying into the sunset, the right engine was not working. Nicely done!

[@thenkes6831]

"This is not a firefly, and you will not be a leave on the wind" ... best quote ever!

[@bearcommando]

I am so glad to have The Pilot back in action. Holy shit, we needed your brand of ship review videos.

[@wonder_platypus8337]

Yes absolutely. I don't play SC, I still really enjoy ED. But his older videos got me hooked.

[@EB-fc2mp]

The Cutlass Black: "I hate this thing and I won't use anything else."

[@BradAhrens]

Over here crying because not only is this video perfect in every way but you got got by CIG and I know DAMN WELL they're treating you well. I just want to see more of your work and I want to hear that insane voice again. CIG, let this man fly!

[@nick-of-all-trades]

5:09 - classic Star Citizen. If Morphologis is an Origin, you're an RSI. Great stuff.

[@TheKeyMaker]

It’s the ak47 of ships. Really cool, goes bang, built out of stamped sheet metal, lasts a long time.

[@ThePilot_]

Thanks so much for watching! If you're interested in trying Star Citizen please use the Referral Code: STAR-3YGT-BXK5. The Soundtrack is available here: www.patreon.com/posts/60298591 and I genuinely hope you all have a lovely holiday. That's it for 2021. Likes and comments, if you feel like it. I'll see you in the verse. EDIT: Quite a lot of this is wrong in 3.16 now. So. That's fun.

[@Godwinsname]

Plenty correct, no worries. We all (probably not all, but one can hope) understand the game is in flux and this is a viewpoint from a fixed point in time :)

[@ThePilot_]

@@Godwinsname Thank you!

[@RageOfTheJester]

@@ThePilot_ it still pitches downward on its own, just gotta keep that stick back a bit and always wait till youre in zero G to look at mobi lol

[@ragzzytv]

"This is the kind of Ship I want to make my home! Install a couple of smuggling hatches, carve my name in the bulkhead and name the whole thing after an ex-girlfriend." Goddamn! that is basically every pirate's dream ever. doesn't matter if you are are faring the sea or space

[@TheJeremyadams]

This is hands down my favorite ship to play solo in. It isn’t amazing at any one thing, but it’s acceptable at just about everything. If I was actually in the SC universe, this is the first ship I would want to call my own.

[@Wolfblaz13]

This is like watching Top Gear for spaceships. Amazing.

[@aitoluxd]

"This is not a firefly and you will not be a leaf on the wind" I've never sniggered this loud my entire life 😂😂😂

[@jerryg5972]

Please don't stop making Star Citizen content, I'm fairly new to the verse and these are the type of videos I wish I had around. Very entertaining and informative.

[@Jakes_1-1]

The Cutty doesn't need a toilet...it's a flying porta-potty with guns, just crap in the corner. (Or out the side door). Jokes aside... it's a really great ship, but I will take the Connie over it any day

[@robertschumacher2707]

'When you fly Drake, the universe is your toilet.'

[@baronvonschnellenstein2811]

Aha, so _that's_ what those ramp-less side doors are for! XD

[@eliadugato6644]

This is SUCH a good video. Well edited, well written, emotional but at the same time perfectly explanatory. You gained my respect and subscription, definitely going to watch a lot more of your videos!

[@entropyNE]

When I played Elite, your videos were required viewing before any ship purchase. So glad to see you've made your way over to SC. I pledged back at the beginning of time, but only started playing regularly a couple months ago. Your timing is impeccable.

[@Godwinsname]

Man, this video is so next level. Especially the first 4 minutes (and a special shoutout to the intro!). Truly amazing. What a massive boon for us SC fans that you are making videos of these ships. Great voice and audio, great visuals, great text. And some painful truths (devs: take note!) :D Thank you and Merry Christmas! :) Take care :)

[@12wolf68]

Love your videos man, I started playing ED because of your videos. I eventually gave up on ED. I am glad you have started to do SC content. Welcome to the verse. I had to give up the Cutty though and I went back to the penguin and to be honest, don't discount the Taurus or the Freelancer for bounties. Those guns will surprise you.

[@Paladin1034]

I used to love his ED vids. I'm so happy he's making SC vids now.

[@infernx1subaru565]

@PoptartInvasion There's a ship (Made by Drake too) called the Buccaneer, and if you want to, you can fill every last one of its 6 hardpoints with ballistic shotguns.

[@silenciummortum2193]

@@infernx1subaru565 REALLY?! What a missile defense or forward deterrence ship for fleet ops!!!😍😍

[@infernx1subaru565]

@@silenciummortum2193 Yep, unfortunately it has very little health under its two shields, so you'll be spending quite a lot of time dodging shots and recharging them, but it's a great little ship and I absolutely adore it.

[@Drelam]

Yeah I use to own the Freelancer MIS. Great ship for doing what ever missions you want with its multirole capabilities and can throw missiles all day long. I initially leaned towards the Cutty Black, but went with the MIS.

[@chubbstrevino1354]

Content god has uploaded again

[@chrisgorman3997]

I’m a simple man. I see a video from the Pilot I immediately click it.

[@yeetyiu4505]

Agree

[@fusion2128]

I can third that

[@Ryecrash617]

Stunning Intro. Despite backing since 2014, I have not come across your channel until now. I subscribed by the time you started taking. Now I'm going to go watch all the rest of your videos.

[@potteryjoe]

I don't even play the game, but your ship reviews are just so damned well written, I can't help myself

[@JaK_Winter2099]

I enjoyed watching your ED ship videos even though I never played much of ED. But I do play lots of SC and I can't wait to hear your smooth voice talk about even more ships :P First minute of this already has me excited

[@adawg3032]

You have such great monologues in your vids. I rewatch so many just because you are so awesome to listen to.

[@CboTheSecond]

--Can't-- go wrong with with a Cutty!

[@gmunay420]

OMG someone who understands B roll isn't you main footage! i love you for this!

[@johnboyd9713]

Best competition for the cutlass black is a Nomad: One less gun but fully 50% better turn and yaw rates, can haul a ROC, bikes, or a cyclone, bonus quantum fuel capacity (but still s1 so...) and onlu hauls 8 less SCU All for 400k less. Handles exactly like an avenger titan with an extra shield to boot. Used to make fun of the Nomad. Now I kinda love it.

[@niklasdahlgren7641]

- 1 less gun - 1 less TURRET with 2 guns - 3 SMALL shields that can reach about slightly above HALF the shield of the Cutlass - 1/4 of the missile load of a cutlass But yea, it's a lot more nimble.

[@drksideofthewal]

@@niklasdahlgren7641 -1 less gun, sure. -The turret doesn't matter unless you have a second person. The Cutlass turret isn't really worth it to crew, unlike the Hurricane. -When physicalized components come in, 3 shields means more redundancy, rather than having a single point of failure, like the Cutlass. Small components are also cheaper and easier to service. The Nomad's survivability comes from having a smaller cross section, and greater maneuverability. I wouldn't want to dogfight a Nomad in a Cutlass. -It's actually 1/3 the missile load of the Cutlass. The Nomad has 8 size 2, and the Cutlass has 24 size 2 equivalent. The Nomad also has better amenities; a galley and a bathroom.

[@9fingerfloyd]

Your reviews and ways of explaining are perfect. I am so glad to have you talking about ships again. Thank you

[@mattsully5332]

Beautiful cinematography in this one! Love it!

[@SilverWindDub]

God I love these ship reviews. Be it ED or SC they’re great. More please!

[@Rygertyger]

truth im on ED and kind of off SC for a multitude of reasons, but I love this guys' videos

[@kris2882]

There needs to be more of these vids, the visuals and commentary are amazeballs! /edit, just watched your vid above this, congrats on the job @ CIG!!!

[@theforgedone]

I normally watch videos double speed... but your video production required me to watch in normal speed. Great job! Great use of music and camera!

[@kyphoenix83]

These ship reviews are fantastic! the entertainment factor is turned up to 10!

[@dragonaura1699]

you mean up to 11?

[@eatmywasabi9536]

I absolutely love this video Pilot! You made a masterpiece! I will say, a side not on when you said you aren't entirely sure if the VTOL engines actually do anything. I thought the same thing until a situation I had. I was coming into Grim Hex from the dark side and couldn't see where I was flying too well, probably going a little faster that I should of been. When I opened my mobi to signal for landing my right side clipped one of those long black set of wires running from the main asteroid to one of the smaller outer ones. It took off my right front wing and my entire right engine. I began to spin out of control bad. I had to give it gas to get into the hanger but every time I did the ship would spin and roll and there was nothing I could do to stop it. By chance I decided to flip the VTOL down for the only engine I had left in a last ditch effort to land in the hanger for repairs before I smacked the side of the rock and it actually paid off. For some reason flipping the VTOL down with only one engine operational stabilized the Cutty just enough to where I could manage it and make a controlled crash landing in my assigned hangar. It was far from perfect but it was a HUGE difference in control after that and if I didn't do that by chance I 100% woulda slammed into Grim Hex and died lol. Not sure that's how they were intended to be used at all, but for anyone flying the Cutty black and you happen to find yourself in a similar situation with a ship full of cargo and engine loss causing an uncontrolled spin, flip that engine down into VTOL and "hover" fly it to safety. It'll save your life and your cargo.

[@joshcabrera8865]

I am so glad you became part of the SC community. Love your content. Greatly appreciate the production quality!

[@Hafizul12]

Thank you for joining SC. Cant wait to see you make videos of my fav ships someday like the 600i

[@TsvetanVR]

I just want to say that I missed you, pal! Your ship videos got me to buy and play Elite Dangerous a couple of years ago or more. Welcome back! Happy holidays!

[@emcmanamna]

I know, I know, everything you say is true. Yet I keep going back to this ship time and time again. I never learn. Great video--Wishing you happy holidays! :)

[@deio977]

I love that you came back with ship reviews :) Looking forward to see more of them. Cutlass range of ships are one of the best all-rounders in the game. I had Red, Black and now I have the Blue one. The true Police Ship with blue/red lights and interdictor. It needs fixing, only 2 km range, but this is the true space cop vessel :) In a Cutlass Black I even helped destroy Idris Xeno, multiple times, lost an engine, but still alive. It's not that agile for PvP, but good capacitor for NPC bounties, up to VHRT's. 3.16 fixed the weird place of quantum targeting, at least in Cutlass Blue. New atmospheric bounties are good, but not well implemented, still needs a lot of work. Take care Pilot and see you in the Verse or looking for more videos :)

[@TheArmoredFox]

Just noticed your videos, love the style! Just downloaded all your old ship reviews to watch later, looking forward to seeing the new stuff!

[@bsquaredbundles]

Man a year later and this video is still relevant! They may have fixed the other bugs, but then we got the 3.18 ass spike mounted to the pilot's seat. And yet I still loved this ship too.

[@Shawnsrumi]

Love your videos, they make me fall in love with Star Citizen all over again

[@lfw1923]

MORE STAR CITIZEN! Love your reviews for ships, moving from Elite Dangerous to this beautiful realization of a space RPG. I can get around the bugs for the sheer beauty and immersion that's experienced when the game's working.

[@ratatoskt.silent3274]

o7 Pilot, great Christmas gift seeing you in the 'verse. Discovering the magic of Drake. So many reviews to do here :) 🙏

[@brandonmeece4402]

been with you for a while man and your videos never disappoint, I just made the swap from elite to star citizen and bought this ship as my pledge and I love it.

[@brandencodynecula4466]

So glad you're back! Smashed that like button extra hard o7

[@Adalla]

Probably the best Star Citizen ship review i've seen to date. Also, what exceptional shots. Buddy, you should do some cinematics for this game if you have not already. Keep up the great work.

[@watchazyatube]

Dude your videos is amazing, nice editing, nice audio, nice cinematic. You deserve way more subs , very underrated. I wish I could do your job that good with my channel

[@herosornothing]

Wow, dude great video! Instantly subbed up

[@brau3690]

This guys videos are criminally underrated. He's like space top gear.

[@psychotoddler2149]

Fun video! Love the beauty shots.

[@inrevenant]

I'm veeeery picky about my creators regarding SC... But I was absolutely delighted to find this video - I love your style and content!

[@RageOfTheJester]

i love your ship reviews, cant wait to see the next one!

[@tonytouch072]

This vid had me in stitches. Great work. Please review the other ships. I cant wait to hear your thoughts on them.

[@Paul_nutfrom80s]

Your ship reviews are always high quality & well planned you make me want this ship & fear it at the same time. It's probably been said but it's the Christine of spaceships.

[@drksideofthewal]

I’d love to see a review of the Nomad. It basically combines the best aspects of the Avenger Titan and the Cutlass Black.

[@niklasdahlgren7641]

except it's exterior cargo and no turret.

[@Archmage9885]

@@niklasdahlgren7641 The Nomad is specifically a solo ship, whereas the Cutty really is a multi-crew ship. That's why CIG nerfed its maneuverability, so you actually benefit from using the turret. As for the exterior cargo bed, I've had rovers get shot up but never purchased cargo.

[@rclines001]

Ya he really needs to do a Nomad. He is from ED after all, and it was kinda designed after the iconic Asp Explorer of ED.

[@drksideofthewal]

@@rclines001 It’s funny, I was watching some of his old reviews of Elite ships, and in his Asp Scout review he said, “they should have named this ship something different, like the Nomad.” That was a year before the Nomad came out in SC. He needs to review the ship, he invented it. :p

[@gyratingwolpertiger6851]

@@niklasdahlgren7641 or eithers ability to fight

[@rhysvizsla9096]

Lol, so glad you are doing SC stuff now! Great vid!

[@gislasson]

as always commander a work of art great video awesome presentation and the speech brutally funnny its the old pilot and the best of all its back this is for me a true christmas present thanks cmdr merry christmas to you and your relatives the best of the world please dont stop keep on making those

[@jagz03]

great editing, great script - lovely video 10/10 :) i also approach any landing upside down in this thing.. lol. thought it was just me

[@joshm3484]

I'm sure you have your own plans, but I'd love to see the MIS next. Great vid, as always!

[@johns8412]

I stand in solidarity with my Cutlass Black family....what a great video...everything right on mark!

[@alex3602]

That intro with all the different locations and the music was great.

[@ashburrito7488]

Didn't know my favourite pilot came back to the galaxy

[@baronvonschnellenstein2811]

Damn that was entertaining! I didn't realise bits of the Cutty ... just fall off in general use. Classic!

[@H0n_Za-]

oh man, how I missed your editing skills. Nice job as always

[@1gameboyc7775]

This is extremely well done.

[@FrankBryant-lr9sn]

It is sooooo good to have you back!

[@thewilberforce]

Your work here is just awesome. But we already knew you were gonna bring the goods.

[@muchelaguito]

I can't just wait for your Gladius review. I'm pretty sure it will be E P I C.

[@imitheus]

Dude, we got to get Pilot up to 100k subs! stellar quality

[@sigvar6795]

I would give up any of my other ships first. I DO want a red though. It used to serve as a re-spawn point now it just gives the lowest class healing... so I want an Apollo as well! Great video. Nice to know you are back.

[@SS-zg5dv]

The Cutlass Black doesn't work for you, you work for it.

[@lectrictraveler]

LOL, my Cutlass Black that I painted camo green lost it's left engine a month ago and when they fixed it, it was a hallow hole from there on. Seemed to drive normal but anytime I flew and looked at it from outside the ship (F4) it was like yours. Thank GOD it was fixed in the last patch I found out last night on the day of its release 3.20. I am still renting ships trying to find the one I like this most and later on buy it in the game. But for now the Cutlass is my daily driver. I just drive it like I own a Buick and I am the grandpa in the driver seat. Hopefully, one day I will find that right ship for me. Great video pilot. I love your channel. You make it fun to watch to the very end my man. --LT

[@aypex05]

Bruh, this is Top Gear for SC. Well done!

[@Marcin_S_Przybylek]

Fantastic work!!!

[@jayjobela9642]

You need to make more videos like this. My god this is brilliant. I don't even play star citizen but I felt it😅

[@minotonthedruid9956]

This guy @ The Pilot ...what can i say. I love this channel.

[@malachi8151]

The Cutty kinda reminds me of the DCS MiG21. She tries to kill you in every way imaginable, but when she does what you want her to do, it's very satisfying :)

[@luke5g230]

Awesome video mate thank you

[@ostrich-09090opo]

Really weird that the guy who also made certified lover boy also made this ship, weird man.

[@ThePilot_]

That one took a minute. Good on you.

[@austinh1242]

I don't even play star citizen, heck I don't even have a PC. But either way I still can't get enough of your reviews after all your Elite Dangerous reviews. Keep up the great work!

[@romeotubon5604]

Another dope video brother

[@mazack00]

Fantastic editing! Cutty black is still my go-to for duo play. Also that engine glitch can be rectified by claiming the ship at another port... annoying, yes, considering the engines fall off if something sneezes at them.

[@AnAlmondMilked]

Two for two! Loving these reviews keep em coming!!!

[@Vricrolatious]

I'm so happy that most of the issues you listed in this video have been addressed (the engines still get shot off, heh)

[@critmyster7492]

Oh I couldn't agree with you anymore! I've tried to replace it, and I swore that I wasn't going to buy one after the wipe, but it fills a roll no other ship can. So here I am flying it everyday!

[@captain-hooked]

Great video, loved it!

[@wiggyone]

Superb video, and sums up my feelings about the cutty black perfectly. I have the 2949 BIS variant, which is like putting lipstick on a crazy wild hog.

[@srick77373]

Dude, awesome video. Respect and a sub.

[@chancedreamscape3526]

You forgot to include the exploding cargo ramp of 3.16.1. A TRULY dynamic and invigorating feature!!!! And great new take on Russian Roulette. AWESOME VIDDY. I loved it. I also love/hate my cutty.

[@normanlandstruck3985]

I get exactly what you are talking about! I just rented one and fell in love with it. It surprises me in so many ways.

[@Rompelsteelskin]

Hope you Enjoy your New Job ... be our eyes and ears!!! make sure they deliver!!

[@darkgravystains]

He's back! I haven't watched and i don't play SC. And I couldn't be happier.

[@ArmyOfThree1000]

Damn one of the best reviews I’ve seen

[@RealMangaAddict]

13 secs in, video paused, Liked and Subbed...awesome intro!

[@chaadlosan]

Best editor in the 'Verse.

[@JohnTaylor5675]

Man... I don't even play SC, I just love your videos.

[@vagabondquerier9375]

thank you! awesome vid.