Likely the final flyable ship in Star Citizen to be featured as part of the Take That (In-Game) Snap Daily Photo series, for now, I would like to showcase the Vanguard Warden from in-game manufacturer Aegis Dynamics.
When it comes to combat ships, you have many options in the single-seater category. These range from cheaper options such as starter-oriented RSI Aurora or Consolidated Outland Mustang series, to pricier options including the Cutlass Black, F7C Hornet and more. There are fewer options when it comes to multi-crew ships currently, but one which epitomises the standard n2-person combat ship is the Vanguard Warden.
The Vanguard Warden is one of for ships in the Vanguard line. While the Harbinger is a bomber, the Hoplite is a dropship variant and the Sentinel is focused on electronic warfare; the Warden focuses on being a long-range heavy fighter. Suited towards two-players, one-player will take on the role of the pilot while the other would take a seat in the turret and use its heavy weaponry to tear through enemies ahead. Each of the four Vanguard variants has their own unique interior, with the Warden’s being a generic living space for the occupants. But, should there be a need to leave the ship while landed on a planet, there are some convenient nooks for ample weapon storage.
In development by Cloud Imperium Games and their studios across North America and Europe, Star Citizen is being helmed by Wing Commander (1990s) creator Chris Roberts. The game has currently been in a long-term alpha phase with no confirmed release date. Despite this, the studio has raised more than $250 million USD through on-going crowdfunding.
Take That (In-Game) Snap Daily Photo is an off-shoot of the Take That (In-Game) Snap article series, in which the first article focusing on Final Fantasy XIV was recently published. This looks at, celebrates and critiques how video game developers have implemented professional photography-like systems into their games. It will cover how the systems handle, just how accessible they are and, where applicable, how a modding community might be making these tools even better. With this Daily Photo spin-off series, I will be sharing individual photos from the games either covered or soon-to-be-covered in the series.
