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!
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
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.
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
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.
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 :)
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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
I love my Syulen, it's so different from the rest of the ships... and at least in PvE it is a very capable ship. Cannot get over how quickly it can stop too, going from max speed to SCM speed causes a blackout but you'll survive
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!!
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
@@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.
@@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?
@@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.
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 ;)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I love how different it is, and I think I could learn to live with the take off/landing pretty easy. Thanks for the nice slow and clear demo of the pilot seat entry. Other channels it looked a little rushed and I had trouble following exactly what was going on
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*
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.
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!
I love this ship, you can just tell how much love was put into it with all the little touches of detail throughout the whole thing. The interior component bays and gun racks collapsing just gives off a real wow factor.
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!
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 🤌
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
One thing I haven't tried but I think might be a good option for landing in the Syulen is using the back up camera. For those not familiar, there is a back up camera that is unbound by default, but can be set to a button. As long as you are holding that button down, you get a view that is directly behind the ship. On the Syulen, that makes the back up camera a landing camera. Something the community has wanted for ages.
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 :)
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.
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.
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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!
This! I love the way the engines purr.
Audio and visual in flight is amazing from 3rd person perspective
i think is starcitizen main soundtrack whole distorted...XD
The syulen feels like a flying art piece. Ridiculously unique aesthetic for what is your first ship.
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
The syulen just feels like a breath of fresh air. A ship that has some actually distinguishable features from all others.
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.
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
@@ObsidianB8 Oh, come on, Origin is basically just space yachts
@@gian.4388 who doesn't like space yachts? ⛵
@@gian.4388and space yachts are sick
The Syulen is what I think the Oumuamua interstellar object would look like if it was a ship aesthetic.
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.
Alien slave-1
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 :)
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
It's Slave 1, if designed by the Halo Covenant.
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.
The take-off would be good for landing bays that you descend into
Yeah the vertical take off is nice, reminds me of old sci-fi books etc where the ship[s are literately "rocket" ships.
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.
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.
I love the way they broke all expectation by doing something so unique
I just love how different it is, it's novel yet retains some things we are used to. Very impressive
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
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.
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.
The fire like lighting is so much easier to fly with then some other ships with absolutely blinding cockpit lights
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.
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!
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
The Syulen being the only vertical takeoff ship is really cool. I hope cig makes more flying skyscrapers!
It’s really a new fresh air. I’m in love with the design of this ship.
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
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
That intro was amazing. CIG should ask you to make a trailer for one of their ships!
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.
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!
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
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.
That's what I was being reminded of! Jellyfish! Thank you! :D
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!
Ahhh yes. I was waiting for this review!
Sometimes it’s all about the aesthetic, and the Gatac Syulen accomplishes that with immense vibes
SC is mostly aesthetic, but I get you lol
13:31 I Absolutely love how despite how cool and alieny the ship looks, what comes out is just an ordinary dude in shorts
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.
Such a unique ship, love its maneuverability.
I just wish the cargo grids were aligned diagonally so a 2SCU box could fit
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.
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.
The aesthetic of the ship is just so artistic
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.
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.
and cuddle when you both sleep on only bed :D
Damn right.@@Dssfox
Love the overall feeling that this ship gives off, makes you really feel like your in a sci fi universe
The way the cockpit is designed and how you land the Syulen looks really awesome. Big Kudos to the Design-Team!
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 :)
We must construct additional pylons
That first transition with the sun is absolutely stunning
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
I’m exited to see more vertically oriented ships because it reminds me of ships from The Expanse 😊
The Syulen is just so unique and like nothing else in Star Citizen. Really has a great alien feel to it
I love my Syulen, it's so different from the rest of the ships... and at least in PvE it is a very capable ship. Cannot get over how quickly it can stop too, going from max speed to SCM speed causes a blackout but you'll survive
best thing about the syulen for me was the cockpit view! such a good view
I'm absolutely fascinated with almost every alien aspect of this ship. Especially the unique take-off séquence and stone design.
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!!
6:50 I believe that's a suit locker, not an escape pod.
It's next to the weapon rack for a reason.
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
Yes, it's a suit locker. Obviously an escape pod wouldn't have metal panelling...😂
@@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.
@@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?
@@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.
has to be the silhouette while flying, completely unique.
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 ;)
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!
Your cinematics are insane! Paired with this beauty of a ship, chef’s kiss!
i love that you mentioned more visability in ships! Something that I have been wanting to see for a while! As always, great vid Morph!
I like the way the Syulen sings as it flies - they did an amazing job with the audio
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morph just dropped the hardest Syulen edit in the first few second, man that is some top tier cinematography & camera work.
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.
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.
I love how different it is, and I think I could learn to live with the take off/landing pretty easy.
Thanks for the nice slow and clear demo of the pilot seat entry. Other channels it looked a little rushed and I had trouble following exactly what was going on
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*
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.
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.
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!
I really like how the syulen explodes if i just boop the snoot.
One small burst of the S7 Gatling took care of that bounty
I love this ship, you can just tell how much love was put into it with all the little touches of detail throughout the whole thing.
The interior component bays and gun racks collapsing just gives off a real wow factor.
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!
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 🤌
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.
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.
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
Every now and again I have to visit your content.
It reminds me why I loved SC, even if I can't stand playing it right now.
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.
Love the stone textures on that ship. Coupling that with the advanced grav-tech gives a nice marriage of old and new.
Love that we finally have an expanse style ship, ive wanted a vertical ship like this for ages
I love the way the ship transforms from landing to flight configuration, it just looks so awesome how almost everything starts moving :D
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.
I would love to see more of these 'unusual' ships in the game, especially bigger ones. Loving the verticality!
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.
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.
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
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!
That cathedral like reception to the pilot seat is something else. It looks fantastic
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.
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
I love the fuel range and the cozy fave feeling inside.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
i love the stone paneling on the wings, the vein accent makes it look so classy 😍
I love the shades of purple throughout the cabin and interior and the flight deck seeming godly
I love the feel of it. Almost feels like Flight of the navigator when watching that video of the seat coming up.
One thing I haven't tried but I think might be a good option for landing in the Syulen is using the back up camera. For those not familiar, there is a back up camera that is unbound by default, but can be set to a button. As long as you are holding that button down, you get a view that is directly behind the ship. On the Syulen, that makes the back up camera a landing camera. Something the community has wanted for ages.
The urinal's such a superb detail, love it. The cathedral like cockpit is nice too.
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 :)
I love the vertical interior idea, they really did a great job with this one.
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.
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.