Star Citizen | Talkin' Shop: IAE 2955 - Drake Interplanetary

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   Lexi. >> Come on, Gail. >> This is talking shop. Coming to you live from the dusty heart of Delmar. >> Levki. >> Broadcast from a satellite allegedly held together by duct tape. Prayers to the Banugu jank and a few old torpedo burrito rappers. >> It's Teaches Envki. Gail, >> just stop with the broadcast [ __ ] >> Can you at least stop until I intro you? >> It's the ship show your mother warned you about. It's talking and shop. >> Oh [ __ ] Talk and shop. >> I'm your faithful host, Lexi Marlo. And with me as always, the true voice of the People's Alliance, and I'll waste no time telling you so. It's Jax McCle's

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   backup dancer, Gail Kesla. I am the true voice of the people's alliance. >> I know, Gail. You're also a terrible dancer. >> Oh, >> so voice of the people. You ready to get into it? >> Sure. >> Shut up. Ghost. >> Sorry. Honestly, that was too much. I'm sorry. As you know, Gail, though you may not believe it, I is thundering on over in Stanton despite the absence of the man who, according to him, pulls the whole show together. Mr. McCley, you can feel the celebratory reverberations across the most civilized systems of the galaxy. >> By civilized, you mean paying taxes? Those UEE fascists. >> Hey, it's those fascists that are keeping the Van Duel at bay. That was to

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   >> Let's leave the politics out of Ail. It's the spaceship holidays, >> right? Well, IAE has become super corporate and ridiculous. I mean, truly absurd. What's with all the >> No, come on, Gail. Look, IAE still gets my engines running. You can feel it in the air. All the shipnuts and grease monkeys out there stepping out of their hangers, shaking off the dust and smelling the quantum fuel. But look at it now. The the spotlights, the flashy unveilings, the corporate gladhanding. That's not what it's about for me. It's the craftsmanship, the engineering, the way a a ship feels when you're in the cockpit behind the stick. You can't connect with a machine by

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   staring at it on a show floor. You have to bond with it by actually flying it day in day out. Pushing the thing to the edge. >> Gail, focus. Today we're talking about Drake Interplanetary. >> I'll skip the test flight then. >> Friends to working folks around the galaxy. Far and away the favorite manufacturer of our shop's clientele. >> What the ship? Working folks? You buy that, Lexi? Their actual slogan is power to the people. Oh >> man, it must have been crazy. >> What? >> Being born yesterday. >> Well, speaking of being born, if you ever wanted to get me a birthday present, you can sign me up for one of the new Drake Clippers. So far, it gets my ship at the expo award. >> Well, that's grazer crap, Lex. It It looks like a Corsair and a cutter had a

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   rough night at Cafe Musain, and nine months later, their regrettable love child was birthed unceremoniously into existence. Why does it have to be a rough night? >> Because nothing about that ship is the product of sweet or gentle. >> Should have called it the gale then. >> Anyway, that's what's so cool about it, though. It's got that asymmetrical thing going on that really hammers home the whole nautical analogy. >> Hammers is right. Drake wouldn't know subtlety if it hit him with a well, a hammer. >> Nailed it. >> I'm not the vocabulary of the people. >> Hammer. Nailed it. Nothing. >> Yeah. All right. >> I genuinely think this ship deserves some props. is really embodies the ideal of independent solo space travel. >> Embodies the ideal of underperformance in the name of multi-purpose. You mean >> it's a true jack of all trades >> and an even truer master of none. Like Drake needs any more of those. >> Well, at least this one isn't just a

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   bite or pretending to be some other type of ship. >> No shade to the cutless, of course. Those things keep us in business. >> Yeah, exactly. On account if they break down all the time, unlike a rock DS that can't break anything but common sense. >> Come on, lighten up, Gail. This is like the perfect ship for you. Besides calling it the Gale, >> you could just head out into the black. You wouldn't even need to [ __ ] in a bucket like those shv monstrosities I've heard about. And you'd never have to speak to another soul ever again. Just go fight the fight and do your thing. >> I'll take the bucket. >> What would it take for you to ever fly a Drake ship? >> Have it made by Argo. >> Then they'd just all be orange. >> Yeah, but they'd work and won't quit on you like a buccaneer or a >> Hey, all ships break down, Gail. Like I said, if they didn't, we'd have to do this full-time.

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   >> Hey, I'm ready. I've got a tight 20 about how pretentious Consolidated Outland can be. >> You should be thanking Drake and their affordable ships. Some folks couldn't afford to fly at all if it wasn't for them. >> Affordable. You're forgetting the cutless steel. Gail remembers. >> Since Anden took over, at least our marketing's trying to stay true. Even if they do have to have an angle. >> All right, you want to go? Let's go. The fact that we even have to bring marketing into a discussion about the quality of a ship is really a sad sign of the times. Half of what you see in those trailers the ships don't even do. But seeing as you brought it up, Lex, seriously, power to the people. You call it empowerment. I call it bait and switch. If Drake has powered anything, it's those pricks in pyro. >> That was the old Drake under Jan Dredge. Everyone knows technically Drake hasn't

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   been directly associated with pirates in years. Technically, directly, a copian doesn't change its spots. How are you going to claim that you don't cater to free booters and then turn around to release a ship called the Corsair? >> Good marketing is good market. >> And if they're really for the workers, then why are their ships ending up in the hands of the same raiders who bleed honest haulers dry? Make that make sense. And an Ardan isn't for the workers. He's a classic capitalist. JUST LOOK AT WHAT HE DID to Wald Aerospace. Not to mention that sanctimonious article he wrote a few years back. Please at least call it what it is. Exploitation dressed up as ambition. >> Why don't you tell us how you really feel? >> Well, thanks, Lexi. I think I will. Ardan is as trustworthy as his number one customer, Amelia Boyd. Case in point, the Ironclad. You remember that?

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   Drake's juggernaut of free enterprise, the so-called beacon for intrepid pioneers of industry. And every year, it's just around the corner, but nowhere to be seen. still isn't on a launchpad. All that talk about empowering the little guy rings pretty hollow when the poster child for their workers revolution is a no-show. AND NOW INSTEAD OF DELIVERING WHAT THEY PROMISED, THEY'RE PUSHING this junk. Ardan, Dredge, they're all the same. Hype, delay, and profit before principal. >> He's doing his best. Drake was a mess when he came in. It's not his fault bad people use good ships. >> Oh my god. Listen to you, Lexi. Is this sponsored content? We have to announce that this is sponsored content, right? >> Did you not see him adding on Good Morning Terra a few weeks back? >> Good Morning Terra? Why would I watch that? Why would you watch that?

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    >> I know. It's kind of embarrassing. >> Kind of. >> I find their low stakes banter kind of fun. It's a guilty pleasure. >> I have failed you as a mentor. >> True. This show is living proof. >> Anyway, we have the interview and I think it actually shows Ardan's really embraced the Drake mission statement. Here, I've got it queued up. Oh no. >> That's true, Steve. I have stayed with Drake a lot longer than the last few companies I helmed. And well, I guess that's just because I feel like I found my people. The people. >> Oh, wow. Later on a bit thick, isn't he? >> Continuing. >> Yeah. >> I think we've done a lot of good work in terms of distancing ourselves from the company's past mistakes. >> Owning their mistakes. >> I mean, does anyone even remember the dredges at this point? >> You know, I actually prefer the dredges.

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    At least they were honest about their moral bankruptcy. Ardan is just >> the hero Drake needed but didn't deserve. >> Well, I was going to say tool bag, but yeah. Yeah. Go ahead. >> The numbers speak for themselves, Steve. Sales have never been better. >> Sale sales. >> The Clippers just cleaned up in Whitley's Guide's best new ships. >> Snagging the most reliable, affordable, and userfriendly awards. >> Listen to him, Gail. That's not an act. It's truth. Sure, maybe he's shilling the Drake dream a little hard. But can you blame him? He's building something for the workers. >> You of all people should know what it's like to stand for something. >> You aren't even old enough to remember a pre-art and Drake kid. >> And I don't care how reliable, affordable, or adorable the Clipper is. I ain't lying in the pockets of these scumbags.

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    >> Oh, you know what? It is pretty adorable, isn't it? >> I have no power here. Whilst we're talking about convictions, beliefs, and doing what's right for the people, it's time for one of your favorite people to join the show. >> This has has bats come back. >> Are you blushing? >> No, I'm patching in Molly once again, coming to us live from the convention floor in Orrison. >> Hey guys, it's me again, live from Orison. Today's crowd is a little different. >> Yeah, she means dangerous. >> Good to hear from you, Molly. Can you adjust your mic? >> It's an intense crowd for sure, guys. >> So much louder than the other days. Really hear the Drake spirit has arrived in Orerson.

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    >> Probably along with that stolen smolds, huh? >> Is that supposed to be a little joke? >> Drake brings the scumbags out. You know, the type you usually only see at Defense Con. >> Yes, the local bars are all popping. These people are uh so real. Here, let's see if we can't find someone to Hey, you. Are you excited about the Drake Clipper? >> Don't touch me. >> Okay, great. What about you, ma'am? Hello. >> What do you want? >> The Drake Clipper has so much going on in there. It's almost like a little all-inclusive spa. I mean, not the kind I go to, but still, it's kind of cute. What feature are you most excited about? >> Are you recording this? I will cut you. >> Oh, okay. Well, we're going to go over here now.

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    >> She's rough cro. >> I told you >> I'm doing a job here. Sir. Sir, can I ask you a question? >> Hi. >> Should we put this? >> Okay, never mind. Lex Gail, I don't know about this. I might just have to bail on Oh, no. Oh, no. Oh, no. Security, I need to find you already crashed that ship. Yeah, that was me, >> dude. That was freaking awesome. >> Wait, huh? >> You totaled. I totally subscribed to your feed after I saw that. You're so outrageous. >> I mean, of course. It's just my brand, you know. Thank you for subscribing. >> Will you sign my Kilgore and Paul between all the beautiful filigree here? >> Oh, totally. Here. M A H L.

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    >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> I heart to dot the I of course. >> Oh man, I'm freaking out. >> Grizz and Pock ain't going to believe this. >> Oh my god. Stop. I'm like blushing. >> Oh wait, wait. Are we on stream right now? >> Uh well, we're >> shut the front door. This is easily the second best day of my life after the conjugal visit. I was in quart. >> Right. Where's the mic? >> Uh, no. No. Speak into there. >> Uh, okay. >> She doesn't know where we're on air. >> HI, CHRIS. HI, PIS. They're totally watching and totally freaking out. >> I'm with the Crusader Crasher. Screw the UEE. [ __ ] fascists. >> Oh, hi, Mom. >> Okay, Lex, Gail, back to you. >> Molly found a fan. That's so cute and unexpected.

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    >> I told you, Lexi. Drake fans are legitimate freaks and psychos. >> That's our cue to take a break. Back after this. Were you, a family member, loved one, or casual acquaintance injured in an elevator accident? If you or anyone you know has suffered bodily or emotional harm from a malfunctioning elevator, don't delay. Call us today. >> My husband George was coming home after a long day of work. The last thing he needed was an unexpected 30foot fall through the floor of an elevator. We specialize in elevator related injury, an all too prevalent problem in a galaxy choked by unrelenting progress and experimental technologies. >> But after our call, Deacon and Lockwood, everything changed. Now George is back

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    on his feet, literally with a brand new posture and a brand new attitude. Sure, his walks a little different these days, but that shiny synthetic spine and sunny new outlook, all thanks to Deacon and Lockwood. >> Don't let faulty elevators bring you down. Call Deacon and Lockwood attorneys at Law today. >> Deacon and Lockwood attorneys at Law. >> For centuries, Aegis dynamics has been synonymous with freedom, justice, and the unyielding ideals of the UEE. On the battlefield or home front alike, the proud tradition of Aegis assures hardworking, law-abiding citizens access to state-of-the-art military ships, vehicles, weapons, and gear. And while some manufacturers will sell to any

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    misgreant or scallwag with enough credits in their wallet, we strive for something greater. With design that stands the test of time, we continue to define the future. Because at Aegis, we make ships for pilots, not pirates. Do what you know is right and fly Aegis Dynamics. >> Well, that was certainly an odd. >> I'm pretty on the nose at that. >> Look, if it were up to me, we wouldn't run any ads. I hear enough about it from my associates in the People's Alliance. At least Aegis just gave us the facts, >> right? Conveniently omitting all the stuff about their association with the Messers. >> Hey, we've all got things we aren't proud of. And well, I suppose agents did the work after the fall of the regime, took on a new CEO, reinvented themselves, but stayed true to their

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    core tenants. >> Are you listening to yourself right now? You guys hear this, right? I'm not crazy. >> What is it like, Gail? >> Oh, fine. All right, you got me. >> Anyway, this is supposed to be Drake Day, so let's talk about the next ship coming through the shop, the newlyannounced Drake Gollum. Oh, great. Drake never designed a ship they couldn't sell you a banu's dozen variants of. >> Well, you aren't the only variant sick out there. Just read our message board. But there's a valid counter argument. You know >> who still uses a message board? It's a 30th century. >> Levki is still out on the frontier. We got to make do. >> All right. Though I am a Drake cynic and >> No. >> Yeah. No. Huh. Big shocker. Uh I'm I'm actually not a variant. Nason.

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    >> Well, I'll be shot dead in the street. >> So dramatic. You know, a lot of pilots see model variants as honest good design. >> Exactly. I mean, why waste a perfectly serviceable chassis on just one ship model? >> Drake is famous for making stout chassis that serve as good multi-purpose bases. Case in point, the cutless. >> Oh, tell me about it. There's a cutless for everything. Now, >> say that like it's a bad thing. >> Well, I mean, I get the counterargument. Some might find adding some guns or sacrificing a bathroom for some extra storage space is a less than inspired design choice. And like we've been saying, Drake never let good taste get in the way of making some credits. Oh, I'm I'm I'm so happy now I can go potty in a storage crate instead of a toilet. This ship can hold up to 10 [ __ ] cube units. Thanks, Drake. For the workers. >> Some might say they've always wanted to

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    fly a Cotlas, but that needed that extra storage room >> and never needed to go to the bathroom. >> I still say variants can be a necessary evolution, even if they aren't the most exciting thing designwise. And I say if a thing ain't broke, >> the thing ain't Drake. >> Thanks. >> Anytime. >> How about now? >> So, what's the final verdict on the Golemox? We've been theorizing variants so long, we forgot the show is supposed to be about the ships. >> Well, let's look at what the Gollum did, right? It really gave aspiring solo miners true autonomy. Something they weren't getting out of a short-range focus rig like the Prospector. I'll give it that at least. >> Wow, an honest compliment for a drake ship. Quasi grazers might yet fly. Hey, I call it like I see it, kid. If the Ox can do for aspiring solo haulers what the Gollum did for miners, that ain't half bad. Maybe earn a bit of coins so

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    next time they aren't forced to buy Drake. >> Plus, Gollum Ox sounds like one of those FiCore rappers in Quenton. >> Is that good or bad? >> Depends how much you dig FCor rap. >> Oh, loads. It's almost time. You can taste it in the dust. You can smell it on the wind. Pray to the gods of speed. bowed to the kings of grit because out there if you're not leading you're already lost. The dirtiest, deadliest race in the verse returns. January 24, 2956. The Dayar Rally. Three outposts, one unforgiving moon. Enter your team now. >> Okay. And we are back. >> And it's finally time to bring some sanity back to the show.

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    >> Finally. It's Teachers Tech Talk. >> Gather around for Teachers Tech Talk. The best damn segment you ever heard. Yeah, >> that was actually pretty good. >> Really? >> Well, good is subjective. It's time to thank the ship gods cuz guess who we have back in the shop today? >> Jocks McClei on Jimmy. >> Lexi. Sorry, Jax. Welcome back to the shop. And Jimmy, of course. >> Thank you, Robert. Well, we're still waiting for that thruster to arrive. So, we were more than happy to lend our experience and expertise when you asked >> again. Did we ask >> Maxi? >> So, LET'S TALK DRAKE. >> LET'S talk Drake. >> No, of course. Of course. You take the controls. Sorry. It's been a couple of rough nights at Cafe Musain. And Drake, well, it feels like a piece of home >> this year. They're debuting the Clipper, which will undoubtedly be another big

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    hit for them. >> Yes. I mean, The Thing is truly versatile. A lot of ships make that claim in the brochure, but the Clipper is a class above. I mean, the thing has a bathroom and a medbed and, believe it or not, a crafting table. Truly remarkable. I do like that they brought back the asymmetry as well. Really backs up that whole romantic age of sale aspect that Drake likes to allude to. >> Oh my god, I know. I was just >> We all know Ardan's reputation for making stuff cheap and calling it affordable. And while this chassis does scream classic Drake to me, maybe that isn't such a bad thing. Sure, the design is very Drake and the materials are run-of-the-mill, but it has dual shield generators and bifocated power, which will certainly silence some of the haters that claim this sort of ship isn't sound under the hood. I I I

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    suppose it it does. >> And it of course reminds me of the Corsair, which takes me back to Pyro. Lots of crazy days and wild nights on Bob's ship. A Jimmy, >> you know, I actually forgot about that. You scoundrel. And that case of Ratagos was completely undrinkable after that. You know, I think Bob forgave me for stealing her cutter before she forgave me for that one. >> Ah, no self-respecting pirate should be caught dead drinking whiskey. >> Oh, Rosa, they'll drink anything. What about that time we captured that entire mercenary crew? What did they call themselves? The Dirty Dingos or Oh, yeah. That's right. Can we say that on air? Isn't this a family show? >> It's still not a family show. Oh, good. What's that, Jimmy? >> I thought I'd put you under oath never to mention that again.

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    >> All that extra cargo space certainly came in handy, though, >> eh? So, speaking of cargo, um, any thoughts on the Gollum Ox variant or or even variants in general? >> Golem Ox. That's a ship. >> Isn't that one of those rappers from Quinton? >> Is this guy's ship ready yet? >> Yeah, Mr. M. Mr. McClanker. >> Mccclary. >> Mr. Jimmy. >> Jimmy, >> I told you your ship was ready this morning. >> Yeah. Well, we'd we'd already missed our day three broadcast from the show floor, so I figured, you know, you're here and I'm here and this microphone is here. >> Wow, what a guy. >> Hey, thanks, man. >> Not you. >> Oh, Jimmy. I'm sure these people don't want us to leave. >> By no means. >> Embarrassing. How am I embarrassing? There's no need to grab you. Get Don't take him out. NO, IT'S FINE

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    WITHOUT JACK. >> NEIL, get him. Oh man. >> Jeez, Jimmy's stronger than he looks. >> Oh, speaking of microphones, I just realized Jimmy's mic wasn't hooked up this whole time. >> Lexi professional as always. >> Shame. He's such a downto-earth, level-headed guy. >> And what a yapper. >> Praise be to the showbiz gods. So, what did we learn today, Gail? Or is it Rosco Robbie? Well, Lexi, I certainly learned more about current trends in music than I expected or cared to. >> Amen. What did we learn about Drake and other new ships? >> Oh, well, we learned that Ardan is still full of [ __ ] But we also learned that the Gollum Ox is actually fine. And that model variants, even Drake model

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    variants, can sometimes just be a sign of a well-designed chassis. >> What a succinct wrap-up. >> I'm nothing if not succinct. Unlike some people tracks who I'm too professional tracks >> to mention jocks. >> Shouldn't we quit while we're ahead? >> Right, partner. Till next time. >> You've been listening to Talking Shop, brought to you from Levki in the Nick system with hosts Lexi Marlo and Gail Kler. This is an independent show and doesn't not reflect the views of teachers ship shop.