I think the problem was the old specs it had listed before release. Its original listing only stated around 48 SCU, barely more than the cutlass but without the turret so it didn’t seem to make much sense. Now though it’s a proper competitor
@@ItsaHutchyU are absolutely right, it was cuz of the old specs n the Zeus CL that a lot of use considered the C1 fancy looking trash. Now I can’t decide between a C1 and the CL primarily because I don’t have a proper cargo ship, otherwise I’d daily drive the C1. what’s a Cutlass?
This. This is why I don't like pledging for ships that aren't even out yet. The on-paper specs only tell part of the story. I like to know everything I can about a ship before I pledge.
@@c.g.1605 referring to the Drake Cutlass, specifically the Black variant. It’s more of a pirate ship than a straight up hauler anyways but that was why the original specs list of the C1 annoyed me
I bought the C1 a few months ago and it's a cool ship. It's my daily driver until the MK II ES comes out. I bought the ES because even when CIG rebalances all ships. I don't think there will be anything tankier than an ES at it's size, 4 medium shields, large fuel and quantum fuel tanks, 2 medium fuel intakes, 2 S4 fixed weapons, S3 turret and 8 S2 missiles. The ES was built for Pyro, but I still love the C1.
@@ViciDeum Thank you and I'm looking forward to your review of the ES. Also I'm waiting on your review of the Drake Rambler I just bought on Dec14. Keep up the good work.
Its crazy how much better those darker paintings make that ship look like. Didn't like the style at all first but after applying the painting it just looks gorgeous.
As a C1 pilot I'd recommend swapping out the guns for repeaters and upgrading the power plant, shields, and cooler whenever you get the chance. I can handle HRTS and VHRTS without too much trouble after upgrades. I do think if you have pretty much 0 interest in hauling cargo the Cutlass is still the way to go, that can change with the updated flight model coming in but its hard to pass up on the extra firepower and smaller silhouette.
For srug smuggling its great, or to pick up a load of gold ....its not bad. Go to scd01 grab 40-50 scu and then take it to A18 -- then hit lyria grab beryl take back to crusader
I was worried for it when the Zeus was announced, but once CIG said that all other ships would be getting a rebalance after the Zeus was released, it reassured me.
I like your rundown. I got the E1 and A1 but have only applied the E1's CCUs up to the C1 until the E1 is ready to fly. I've enjoyed flying it. And with the Olympia on the C1 and Crimson on the A1, the Spirit is a gorgeous ship.
Man I love my C1. I upgraded my Cutlass Black to this and while the Cutlass was a good ship, this is so much nicer. Also 64SCU! :) BTW, did you guys notice the fuelhatch at the bottom of the ship that you can open up? I never heard of any plans about manually fueling your ship. Would it be something like dragging a fuelhose and connecting it to your ship?
Refueling will be a big part of travel once the new systems come into play. And it's coming soon since 3 new Star systems are being developed right now. So ships like the Starfarer are going to play a big role and will need a place to stick the nozzle in. Lol
@@ViciDeum As am I! The CL will be my go to for inner system hauling and cross system when I need more armour than a Hull B. The E1 with a small buggy or bike will be the perfect solo explorer ship!
I have an LTI Freelancer that is likely to become a C1. My only aprehension is losing the more secure side door entrance. Is this really something I should worry about? Note I'm a solo player.
I'm a big fan of multiple entrances but I don't think you'd be too inconvenienced with a switch. And with the Freelancer's dated design, the C1 brings a LOT to the table!
i bought the A1 then i bought the Zues and got a C1 as a loner then i bought the C1 while its at its cheapest price it ever going to be ... love the ship
Sometimes this is just a bug! Have you tried claiming the ship at a new location aside from where you've stored it before? If this is your only ship, try and rent another at a kiosk and fly to a new spot then claim there!
Atm you'll need to wait for Invictus in May for it to be available again for a cash purchase. But we should be getting this as an in game purchasable in the near (1-3 month) future!
Upgraded from my Cutter to the C1. Only 1 thing i dont like are the double doors befor entering the cockpit. I'd rather have more living space or a bit more cargo space.
Congrats on your upgrade! And I agree, its a bit annoying going through those two doors. And I'd love a more robust living space, I'm a sucker for those in ships!
I spent the most time at the IAE Constantly comparing the C1 against other ships. I know I was going to Buy one more because I haven't supported the project in a few years, and I had it down between the C1 and the Nomad, not because of specs but design, what Did I want to fly around as a Daily Flyer, All my other ships from over the years are multi crew or combat oriented, I wanted something to just fool around in, do random stuff as the mood stuck me, and (Im going to be Blasphemous here for some Citizen's ears.......) I just don't Care for Drake. I don't like that Cheap bare bones feel that is Drakes style. I know the Black Preforms, Its just not me. It fly's nice, but Its well its Drake. Conversely, I cant Stand Origin Ships for the Exact Opposite Reason. It reminds me of putting fresh paint and gold trim on a turd! They handle like Bricks, trying to get to the bridge of most of the multi crews is like solving a maze, Though the Reclaimer is just as guilty of that last comment......... Origin ships are all looks and no performance. Slow pirate magnets if you ask me, though Im sure most Drake Players love Origin's........... Designs........ The Star Runner was actually on my plate as a potential "DD" But Its more reliant on at lest one more crew mate for turret use and I wanted something with more ease of solo, and the long trip from Cab to exit Hurt its possession on my line up. Besides I have a Connie, and she is still voted better then the Star Runner by most citizens. and I can get out the door MUCH faster then the runner can. Now back to that Nomad, After MULTIPLE attempts at giving the poor thing a chance,. I REALLY like how it looks, It just has no performance, The Cargo bed NEVER gets on the ground, the Hover Quad that goes with it Refuses to load into said bed, Its a struggle to get it to land on anything that is not perfectly flat (ironic considering it hovers in place) and of course Its HARD to control, IF your not manually controlling the thrust at all times near objects its gona strike HARD, then blow up. like I took of from the Garage and forgot about the tram rails, clipped them, and Blew up, I took it to Port Tessler, TWICE. was going WAY to fast and couldn't slow down in time BOOM, Tried landing In the Port BOOM. after one very last attempt to give it a try thinking it was just me, I tried one last time before I made my decision on buying the C1. BOOM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So Im now the proud owner of a C1 and a Tumbral cyclone. I ever did my first ever delivery mission with it. Man what a treat, she flys like a plane in atmosphere, and zips about in space and with a Run from one side of Micro tech to nearly the other, 400km flight took about 10 minutes, followed by a quick quantum jump to one of the moons. then I flew back to Port Tessler before I logged off for the night, Only used 25% of my hydrogen supply and barley touched the quantum..... Im happy with my choice!
Congrats on your pickup! The C1 was a ship that jumped out to me too, but wasn't initially in my scope! It's surprisingly fantastic at a number of things, and just a joy to fly!
@@ViciDeum My only complaint about it right now is the ramp, and its just something CIG needs to come back and make a solution for, not for just the C1 but for all the ships exits. And that's if you Land on any uneven ground, and that's almost every outpost...... the Ramp either will not fully reach the ground, or lifts the ship up off its landing gear, and in 2 separate cases...... killed me. First with a bug that i fell threw the ramp while it was doing its "bounce the ship around" dance bug. and the second time it bounced the entire ship up in a wind storm outside "Buds Growery" I was tossed from the ship and "died" while the ship decided to fall through the planet........... I was devastated as I had JUST bought a new set of armor and guns and my ship was stocked with ammo med stims and food/water, even had 2 books from the habs and a penguin for my Co pilot :(
If you judge the C1 properly it's actually one of the worst ships you can own in its class. It's a medium freight and should be judged with that in mind. The regular freelancer, the freelancer max, and the Zeus are all better options. The C1 is closer to the MSR in terms of size which is a large ship then it is to a freelancer max which just barely missed the mark for being a small ship. Both of those carry about double what the C1 can hold. The only logical argument anyone can make for using a C1 over any of the other 3 options is that the C1 looks good.
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I love how everyone was super down on the C1... right up until they tried it. It's a fantastic little ship
I think the problem was the old specs it had listed before release. Its original listing only stated around 48 SCU, barely more than the cutlass but without the turret so it didn’t seem to make much sense. Now though it’s a proper competitor
@@ItsaHutchyU are absolutely right, it was cuz of the old specs n the Zeus CL that a lot of use considered the C1 fancy looking trash. Now I can’t decide between a C1 and the CL primarily because I don’t have a proper cargo ship, otherwise I’d daily drive the C1. what’s a Cutlass?
This. This is why I don't like pledging for ships that aren't even out yet. The on-paper specs only tell part of the story. I like to know everything I can about a ship before I pledge.
@@c.g.1605 referring to the Drake Cutlass, specifically the Black variant. It’s more of a pirate ship than a straight up hauler anyways but that was why the original specs list of the C1 annoyed me
I have a Cuttie Black. I wonder if it's worth it to melt it and get this.
I can't imagine why you don't fly many small or medium ships. I find them to be the most fun.
They're a ton of fun, but I don't tend to survive as long in them!
I bought the C1 a few months ago and it's a cool ship. It's my daily driver until the MK II ES comes out. I bought the ES because even when CIG rebalances all ships. I don't think there will be anything tankier than an ES at it's size, 4 medium shields, large fuel and quantum fuel tanks, 2 medium fuel intakes, 2 S4 fixed weapons, S3 turret and 8 S2 missiles. The ES was built for Pyro, but I still love the C1.
Congrats on your C1 pickup, it's one awesome daily driver! But I'm sure you'll enjoy the MK II ES when it arrives as well!
@@ViciDeum Thank you and I'm looking forward to your review of the ES. Also I'm waiting on your review of the Drake Rambler I just bought on Dec14. Keep up the good work.
Its crazy how much better those darker paintings make that ship look like. Didn't like the style at all first but after applying the painting it just looks gorgeous.
I agree, the paints for this ship rock!
Nice lil’ ship; can be a bit hard to land outside of landing pads (due to the wide & low stance) it’s still a joy to fly
I agree, it's got a very low stance! But it's such a fun daily, they really nailed this ship!
As a C1 pilot I'd recommend swapping out the guns for repeaters and upgrading the power plant, shields, and cooler whenever you get the chance. I can handle HRTS and VHRTS without too much trouble after upgrades. I do think if you have pretty much 0 interest in hauling cargo the Cutlass is still the way to go, that can change with the updated flight model coming in but its hard to pass up on the extra firepower and smaller silhouette.
Those are awesome suggestions, and impressive bounties to complete in this ship!
LOL that Mantis flying right into that asteroid was classic.
Hahaha, I'm glad you liked that, I thought so too!
I absolutely love the C1. It instantly became my daily driver
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it!
For srug smuggling its great, or to pick up a load of gold ....its not bad. Go to scd01 grab 40-50 scu and then take it to A18 -- then hit lyria grab beryl take back to crusader
Its an awesome little cargo hauler!
I was impatiently wainting for it, finished my breakfast, and you release this video! Awesome! 😁
I'm glad you enjoyed this!
I was worried for it when the Zeus was announced, but once CIG said that all other ships would be getting a rebalance after the Zeus was released, it reassured me.
I'm curious to see how the Zeus performs on release, but the Spirit happily surprised me!
I like your rundown. I got the E1 and A1 but have only applied the E1's CCUs up to the C1 until the E1 is ready to fly. I've enjoyed flying it. And with the Olympia on the C1 and Crimson on the A1, the Spirit is a gorgeous ship.
Congrats on your pickups, those are both awesome ships that'll serve you well for years to come!
Love my Spirit of Crusader with the Crimsom livery. It's awesome!!
It looks so good with that paint job, congrats on your purchase!
@@ViciDeum Thank you so much!
Oooooh I’ve been looking for a good alternative to the cutlass black. I’m liking it lots 😮
It's an amazing alternative and arguably better in several ways!
Man I love my C1. I upgraded my Cutlass Black to this and while the Cutlass was a good ship, this is so much nicer. Also 64SCU! :)
BTW, did you guys notice the fuelhatch at the bottom of the ship that you can open up? I never heard of any plans about manually fueling your ship. Would it be something like dragging a fuelhose and connecting it to your ship?
Refueling will be a big part of travel once the new systems come into play. And it's coming soon since 3 new Star systems are being developed right now. So ships like the Starfarer are going to play a big role and will need a place to stick the nozzle in. Lol
But yes, it's looking like we will need to manually connect the fuel hose at least with some ships anyway.
Congrats on your pickup! The Cutlass is great but the C1 just delivers so much more!
I upgraded all my parts the A class (systems) and slapped on distortion repeaters size 3 and gimbaled size 2 laser repeaters
I'm sure your Spirit flies like a dream now! And congrats on your pickup!
u just started my adventure in the star citizen universe with the avenger titan with the hope to buy C1 spirit in the future
Welcome to the verse, and good luck on your hunt!
@@ViciDeum thanks
what is the name of this musik you have at the beginning?
That's "Star Citizen Soundtrack - 600i - A Symphony in Motion"
Who operates the tractor beam? Pilot or co-pilot?
Co-pilot, although you can switch seats easily enough!
Got the E1 Variant and a Zeus CL and ES. The E1 called to me for VIP travel but the Zeus variants are a teir above for styling and announced function.
Congrats on your pickups! I'm really curious to see how this compares with the Zeus when its finally released!
@@ViciDeum As am I! The CL will be my go to for inner system hauling and cross system when I need more armour than a Hull B. The E1 with a small buggy or bike will be the perfect solo explorer ship!
I have an LTI Freelancer that is likely to become a C1. My only aprehension is losing the more secure side door entrance. Is this really something I should worry about? Note I'm a solo player.
I'm a big fan of multiple entrances but I don't think you'd be too inconvenienced with a switch. And with the Freelancer's dated design, the C1 brings a LOT to the table!
i bought the A1 then i bought the Zues and got a C1 as a loner then i bought the C1 while its at its cheapest price it ever going to be ... love the ship
Its such a great all-rounder and fantastic new addition to the ship lineup!
I have a C1 and an MSR. I’m thinking about upgrading my MSR to something else since the C1 does so much. Idk what to do.
The nice thing about the MSR is data running, which the C1 lacks. Personally I feel both can coexist within a fleet as they're differentiated enough!
C2 is a money printer youll make the cost of the ship back in a day or two
i just wish someone could explain to me why the shields are constantly overheating... all grade a military components and i've taken no damage
Sometimes this is just a bug! Have you tried claiming the ship at a new location aside from where you've stored it before? If this is your only ship, try and rent another at a kiosk and fly to a new spot then claim there!
haven't seen the issue since the patch@@ViciDeum
love your videos bro
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoy them!
Where 2 get this
Atm you'll need to wait for Invictus in May for it to be available again for a cash purchase. But we should be getting this as an in game purchasable in the near (1-3 month) future!
perfect ship love it and has always nice video 👍
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed this! And it really is a fantastic ship, and my new top recommendation for an upgrade over an Avenger Titan!
Does my free fly progress get saved after the end of free fly?
Until the next wipe, as long as you use the same account!
Upgraded from my Cutter to the C1. Only 1 thing i dont like are the double doors befor entering the cockpit. I'd rather have more living space or a bit more cargo space.
Congrats on your upgrade! And I agree, its a bit annoying going through those two doors. And I'd love a more robust living space, I'm a sucker for those in ships!
I spent the most time at the IAE Constantly comparing the C1 against other ships. I know I was going to Buy one more because I haven't supported the project in a few years, and I had it down between the C1 and the Nomad, not because of specs but design, what Did I want to fly around as a Daily Flyer, All my other ships from over the years are multi crew or combat oriented, I wanted something to just fool around in, do random stuff as the mood stuck me, and (Im going to be Blasphemous here for some Citizen's ears.......) I just don't Care for Drake. I don't like that Cheap bare bones feel that is Drakes style. I know the Black Preforms, Its just not me. It fly's nice, but Its well its Drake. Conversely, I cant Stand Origin Ships for the Exact Opposite Reason. It reminds me of putting fresh paint and gold trim on a turd! They handle like Bricks, trying to get to the bridge of most of the multi crews is like solving a maze, Though the Reclaimer is just as guilty of that last comment......... Origin ships are all looks and no performance. Slow pirate magnets if you ask me, though Im sure most Drake Players love Origin's........... Designs........ The Star Runner was actually on my plate as a potential "DD" But Its more reliant on at lest one more crew mate for turret use and I wanted something with more ease of solo, and the long trip from Cab to exit Hurt its possession on my line up. Besides I have a Connie, and she is still voted better then the Star Runner by most citizens. and I can get out the door MUCH faster then the runner can.
Now back to that Nomad, After MULTIPLE attempts at giving the poor thing a chance,. I REALLY like how it looks, It just has no performance, The Cargo bed NEVER gets on the ground, the Hover Quad that goes with it Refuses to load into said bed, Its a struggle to get it to land on anything that is not perfectly flat (ironic considering it hovers in place) and of course Its HARD to control, IF your not manually controlling the thrust at all times near objects its gona strike HARD, then blow up. like I took of from the Garage and forgot about the tram rails, clipped them, and Blew up, I took it to Port Tessler, TWICE. was going WAY to fast and couldn't slow down in time BOOM, Tried landing In the Port BOOM. after one very last attempt to give it a try thinking it was just me, I tried one last time before I made my decision on buying the C1. BOOM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So Im now the proud owner of a C1 and a Tumbral cyclone. I ever did my first ever delivery mission with it. Man what a treat, she flys like a plane in atmosphere, and zips about in space and with a Run from one side of Micro tech to nearly the other, 400km flight took about 10 minutes, followed by a quick quantum jump to one of the moons. then I flew back to Port Tessler before I logged off for the night, Only used 25% of my hydrogen supply and barley touched the quantum..... Im happy with my choice!
Congrats on your pickup! The C1 was a ship that jumped out to me too, but wasn't initially in my scope! It's surprisingly fantastic at a number of things, and just a joy to fly!
@@ViciDeum My only complaint about it right now is the ramp, and its just something CIG needs to come back and make a solution for, not for just the C1 but for all the ships exits. And that's if you Land on any uneven ground, and that's almost every outpost...... the Ramp either will not fully reach the ground, or lifts the ship up off its landing gear, and in 2 separate cases...... killed me. First with a bug that i fell threw the ramp while it was doing its "bounce the ship around" dance bug. and the second time it bounced the entire ship up in a wind storm outside "Buds Growery" I was tossed from the ship and "died" while the ship decided to fall through the planet........... I was devastated as I had JUST bought a new set of armor and guns and my ship was stocked with ammo med stims and food/water, even had 2 books from the habs and a penguin for my Co pilot :(
Im having a hard time keeping this over a corsair
I also own a Corsair and will be buying this as a second ship.
@@kq5158 any reason why? The tractor beam is the only reason I'm considering it personally
@@Sxrew tractor beam was the biggest factor for me. Decent firepower as well for bounty hunting.
The C1 flies a LOT better than the Corsair, but its hard giving up that firepower and S3 large shields!
Can u buy it in game?
You can't atm but it should be added in very soon!
It kills the max basically?
While the Max has nearly double the SCU, I would take the C1 personally!
Mass Effect vibes
It definitely gives off strong Mass Effect vibes!
C1 for bounty hunting!? What is this vaporwave?
Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!
@ViciDeum hi sir I'm big fan of you videos. Do you think it's worth it to upgrade reliant tana to c1 for bounty hunting missions mostly solo ?
If you judge the C1 properly it's actually one of the worst ships you can own in its class. It's a medium freight and should be judged with that in mind. The regular freelancer, the freelancer max, and the Zeus are all better options. The C1 is closer to the MSR in terms of size which is a large ship then it is to a freelancer max which just barely missed the mark for being a small ship. Both of those carry about double what the C1 can hold. The only logical argument anyone can make for using a C1 over any of the other 3 options is that the C1 looks good.
The C1, while larger than others, still flies better than a Freelancer, has a tractor beam and an incredibly convenient interior design!
Spirit - top
Arguably the best starter ship in the game!
@@ViciDeum Yes, and one of the most beautiful