Man, if nothing else CGI can make ships better than anyone else out there. And the attention to detail and things they are putting in for these alien races is awesome. Also love that the lore covers such a great variety and isn't going for any overall trope like humans either being bad or good or humans being weak or super strong. Every species has good and bad points both to their stories and who they are and to their tech. Can't wait until this all gets in game!
One thing that doesn't get touched upon often enough is the aspects of being alien. We know they look differently and their ships are quite different, but what I think that is telling (when considering which alien race we will play) is how different each race is psychologically. Vanduul are the most different. Banu and Xian are different. But Tevarians are a race that we can easily relate to, plus their culture was mostly scrubbed away. When, years from now when they allow us to play an alien, it is going to start with the Tevarians.
I really want a Tevarin (NPC) co-pilot as my Chewbacca. I hope we can customise our NPC hirelings, rather than having to take whoever is available at whatever LZ in which we find ourselves. Having the same AI assistant, with the traits and skills with which you have become familiar, knowing what can or can’t be delegated and where they can be the most useful. … maybe one day WE can play as an alien.
In 2.6 we used to get attacked by Vanduul, but they removed them. I remember seeing that ship for the first time in an encounter. I was like WTF. I hope in the future we can encounter some aliens in ships we have never seen or know about.
I did not know there were rumors of plans to play as aliens, it certainly opens new game play possibilities. I am most excited for The BMM, I Like the idea of larping as a roving burrito and weapons salesman.
Wondering if Squadron 42 Episode 1 ends on Operation: Mandrake at the Battle of Oberon? Wouldn't make sense if it doesn't seeing how Episode 2: Behind Enemy Lines takes place during the current timeline of the PU. CiG might be hiding Vega and Oberon systems along with Odin being the known system we'll get to play in the single player mode.
If there was one thing I'd like added to SC, it would be a xenomorph-like alien hive. I'm imagining them as the original starfaring species, ancient and unknowable. Even the other ancient aliens have no knowledge on their origins. Their spaceships are completely organic, which means they don't have lightspeed travel. This is the only reason they haven't completely taken over the galaxy yet. They have no culture, no beliefs, and no technology. All they do is obey the hive's orders to eat the galaxy. They would make for a great enemy for players and really spice up the universe.
2:34 This graphic makes no sense. Youre telling em MIRAI is as high desing as Origin. And that RSI thats notorious for being unable to not make ships sleek even when they are meant for industrial purposes (Arrastra) is more industrial than High design?. And then GATAC the manufacturer with one ship thats sold not on functionality, but on high end design and luxury feel is also on the Industrial side. Das crazy bro
Was never confirmed. It is assumed that Xenothreat graffiti'd the place, the presence of CfP only doubles down how easily Pyro gangs can access Stanton
A race made entirely up of merchants, who presumably has vast wealth and a variety of exotic components/materials, but no military, alright, and this is the same star citizen universe where I'm regularly getting killed by griefers for simply existing in the same universe? Hmmm ok, if they say so i guess
The one thing I don't like is playing as aliens. I really think they should've stayed NPCs so they could continue to fit their culture and such. At least I hope the Vanduul stay NPC. But that's my opinion and it could change when we see more of them
THE fact that humans who have been spacefaring for less than a thousand years at this point and the xian who have been spacefaring for 20,000+ years are near equals proves that humans are the best species banu have been spacefaring since at least 1924 and we surpased them. humans are OP and the best species.
I hope we can have alien created characters. It will be a huge let down if we cant. I can justify being human and flyin and owning an alien ship. For me.
Okay so when I say "generic" I mean "general".
Generic makes NO sense there!
Man, if nothing else CGI can make ships better than anyone else out there. And the attention to detail and things they are putting in for these alien races is awesome. Also love that the lore covers such a great variety and isn't going for any overall trope like humans either being bad or good or humans being weak or super strong. Every species has good and bad points both to their stories and who they are and to their tech. Can't wait until this all gets in game!
One thing that doesn't get touched upon often enough is the aspects of being alien. We know they look differently and their ships are quite different, but what I think that is telling (when considering which alien race we will play) is how different each race is psychologically. Vanduul are the most different. Banu and Xian are different. But Tevarians are a race that we can easily relate to, plus their culture was mostly scrubbed away. When, years from now when they allow us to play an alien, it is going to start with the Tevarians.
I want to be an alien !
Wow... Now this is a SC-video above average. Well done tomato, enjoyed it very much and will watch it several times!
I can’t wait to see alien systems, exploring alien cities and having a diverse alien crew in my BMM
lol. lmao. luél even.
Yes, that would be something to see.
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😂😂
I really want a Tevarin (NPC) co-pilot as my Chewbacca.
I hope we can customise our NPC hirelings, rather than having to take whoever is available at whatever LZ in which we find ourselves.
Having the same AI assistant, with the traits and skills with which you have become familiar, knowing what can or can’t be delegated and where they can be the most useful.
… maybe one day WE can play as an alien.
In 2.6 we used to get attacked by Vanduul, but they removed them. I remember seeing that ship for the first time in an encounter. I was like WTF. I hope in the future we can encounter some aliens in ships we have never seen or know about.
Cannot wait for aliens to come into the game. That said, I loooove the Vanduul ship aesthetic. Really want to see em ingame too!
Thanks tomato! a great video about some of the intersating topic in SC aliens!
4:30 good to know the railen is starting production after the santokyi, at least now i know what the plan is.
"the less advanced civilisation attacked us for our resources" - Colin Powell probly
Great video, learned alot here!
Man, Star Citizen is gonna be so cool in 15 years 😮💨
I didnt know that we could play as other species, i will be a vanduul if that happens for sure!
Love your videos bro
I did not know there were rumors of plans to play as aliens, it certainly opens new game play possibilities. I am most excited for The BMM, I Like the idea of larping as a roving burrito and weapons salesman.
Lmk so I can be your #1 customer
My dream for this game is to be a Tevarin traveling medic
Awesome content!
I bought around 40 ships 2012 into 2013. I got 2 Banu MM with LTI I have been waiting on forever to explore and fly around with.
But why buy 2 ?
Good job! Thanks
Man i love The Banu MERCHANTMAN. hope to get it one day
I hope they make a smaller version too, like a solo or duo piloted merchant shop to fly around the verse.
The Xi'an aren't lizard-like, they are turtles. They even have the remnant of a shell on their backs.
Is the Banu merchantman out now? Saw couple ships on the starshop where people sell it.
Awesome Content
"What kind of aliens are in Star Citizen? Can you play as them? Are they even significant?"
Mass Effect enjoyer: "Can we f*** em?"
If we do get alien races as playable in the future, I'll fly as a Tevarin then.
Wondering if Squadron 42 Episode 1 ends on Operation: Mandrake at the Battle of Oberon? Wouldn't make sense if it doesn't seeing how Episode 2: Behind Enemy Lines takes place during the current timeline of the PU. CiG might be hiding Vega and Oberon systems along with Odin being the known system we'll get to play in the single player mode.
The question for me is, do I trade the titan pack for the syulen pack?
i'm waiting for alien player model, i would play either a xi'an or a tevarin
Great content! as usual :)
I hope we can play as vandul
Interesting it is
If there was one thing I'd like added to SC, it would be a xenomorph-like alien hive. I'm imagining them as the original starfaring species, ancient and unknowable. Even the other ancient aliens have no knowledge on their origins. Their spaceships are completely organic, which means they don't have lightspeed travel. This is the only reason they haven't completely taken over the galaxy yet. They have no culture, no beliefs, and no technology. All they do is obey the hive's orders to eat the galaxy. They would make for a great enemy for players and really spice up the universe.
Okay but how do you get all of these? Can you get them in game?
Hell yeah
More lore plz.
Early to a tomato talk???
2:34 This graphic makes no sense. Youre telling em MIRAI is as high desing as Origin. And that RSI thats notorious for being unable to not make ships sleek even when they are meant for industrial purposes (Arrastra) is more industrial than High design?. And then GATAC the manufacturer with one ship thats sold not on functionality, but on high end design and luxury feel is also on the Industrial side. Das crazy bro
Seems more a sign of how the companies will progress.
Would it be too far fetched to believe the Vega and Odin systems would make it to the PU in under a year once SQ42 releases?
You have to buy a ship to play the game right? I couldn't just get the same for free and then run missions with a friend to eventually buy in game?
You have to buy a (starter) ship in order to buy the game, you can earn every other ship in game afterwards however.
PLAYABLE ALIEN RACES !
i wonder if star citizen will every let you play as an alien.
I love everything about this game but I hate how long it's taking.
Was it official that Citizens for Pyro did the vandalization at IAE? I assumed it was XT sympathetic individuals, but I may have missed some lore.
Was never confirmed. It is assumed that Xenothreat graffiti'd the place, the presence of CfP only doubles down how easily Pyro gangs can access Stanton
Buy buy buy
The scythe is not made from esperia
A race made entirely up of merchants, who presumably has vast wealth and a variety of exotic components/materials, but no military, alright, and this is the same star citizen universe where I'm regularly getting killed by griefers for simply existing in the same universe? Hmmm ok, if they say so i guess
The one thing I don't like is playing as aliens. I really think they should've stayed NPCs so they could continue to fit their culture and such. At least I hope the Vanduul stay NPC. But that's my opinion and it could change when we see more of them
Wait, I thought it was confirmed that we would NOT ever get to play as non humans? Does anyone have source?
literally years ago, Chris said 'maybe someday, not right now'
I still recommend the Avenger Titan over the Syulen.
timestamps are about tractor beams but video is about aliens???
We. want. the. Merchantman.
very cool video! The Tevarin were fools
THE fact that humans who have been spacefaring for less than a thousand years at this point and the xian who have been spacefaring for 20,000+ years are near equals proves that humans are the best species banu have been spacefaring since at least 1924 and we surpased them. humans are OP and the best species.
Indeed. Usual trope of our games lol
@SpaceTomato yeah and as a human, I love it lol. We are a near technological equal to a species that has been doing this over 20 times longer.
I think the Tevarin didn't start the 1st war. It was humans that wanted Tevarin systems.
Yes, I want to start this conspiracy theory.
I hope we can have alien created characters. It will be a huge let down if we cant. I can justify being human and flyin and owning an alien ship. For me.
Why is the vanduul naked in the thumbnail
High ranking vanduul do not wear armour
Vanduul like to feel the vacuum on their dangly parts
Bluepod
It seems all these aliens on SC have similar bone structure as humans and most are reptiles, i wish they were more alien
The reason stated was that they want to allow humans to use alien ships and possibly play as aliens in the future.
Early gang
sad to see they are all humanoid, which is a rather unrealistic assumption. would have expected better from cig
ok and ?
Obviously didn’t watch the video 😂
You know this is a game about space dogfighting at speeds slower than modern aircraft and spacecraft right?
Shame went to many to star atlas, oh well, that’s what you get crypto dorks.
Humans are Westerners, Xian are Russian, Banu are Chinese, Tevarin are African, and Vandull are Arab. 😂
tomato please say the alien words right, Xi'an is Shee on, gatac is Guh Tok, Aopoa is Ow Poe uh