Star Citizen | Talkin' Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries

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   We are live. Wait, >> are we live? >> What? >> Uh, plug the thing in. >> Yeah, switch that one. >> Light is blinking. >> Yeah, good. >> I've got it. >> Sorry. >> We are on. Coming to you live from deep within the bells of Levki. Broadcast from a slightly sketchy satellite. It's the ship show that tells it like it is. It's talking shop. I forgot to play the jingle. >> Still the master of the sound library, huh? >> Hey, >> either way, I'm your host, Lexi Marlo, and with me, my long-term loyal sidekick, beloved breaker of elevators, champion of duct tape mechanical solutions, >> one time inmate of Clasher Rehabilitation Facility. >> And my actual boss on the shop floor. It's Nexus oldest confirmed living

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   mechanic. Give it up for Gail Kesler. >> No button for that, huh? was not a button for tumble weed. >> Oldest surviving. Big difference, kid. >> Oh, yeah. >> Still don't know how old I really am, do you? >> I have my sources. >> Uh-huh. I know you do. And I know how informed they aren't. >> besides, if we're counting mechanic years, I'm not really all that old. >> All you need to know is I can remember when the Cartoon All still had a second seat. >> Mechanic years? What's that? 10 years and 10 seconds of patience lost every soul cycle. Look, I just see time how I want to see it. Like that Shien mechanic from Keeer. >> Oh, you mean Wipeout? >> No, no, no, no. In Keegan, you know, the guy near Breaker Station, >> right? Repair guy. The one with the uh full chassis refit from the waist down, >> right? Mr. Bottom Heavy.

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   >> They call him Wipeout. >> Why? >> I mean, he was kind of a big deal racer sponsored by a big house and everything, but you have this bad habit of crashing ships. >> Ah, hence the nickname >> and the aftermarket limbs. Hey, it's cheaper than insurance and that's why he's my sort of guy. >> Anyway, you can't compare your age to his have a totally different concept of time than humans. >> Well, see, that's what I'm talking about. A different concept of time. Love that Shi mentality. So, let me ask. And whose concept of time do we get on with this damn thing? Although, look, it's not like I'm in a hurry or anything. Right as I headed back here to record, Neil's informed me there's a couple of dudes in the waiting room out front losing their godamn minds because their ships's busted and they're running late for something. Apparently, they look like they've been through it. >> And what you think leaving them out

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   there with Mr. Nice Guy Neils is going to make them less annoyed. >> Lexi, what did you teach me? That the show must go on. >> Honestly, I'm kind of just hoping they'll run out of steam and leave. >> Well, speaking of ships, Gail, >> where are we? You know what time it is? >> No, Lex, what time is it? >> It's time for the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo. >> Ah, >> with nearly 200 ships to fly, brand new reveals, and a full 10 days of manufacturers showing off their best and shiniest, IE is the biggest party in the verse for pilots, gearheads, and anyone who just likes kicking the tires on something they probably can't afford, especially now it's on. But whatever. Welcome to the IE. >> Did you get that from the pamphlet?

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   >> Come on. >> Very natural human speaking there, Lex. >> It's better than the read you did for Smoltz. >> Hey, how was I supposed to know what Banu ate? But seriously, all jokes aside, this is my favorite time of year. >> Finally, a thing that makes you happy. >> Is this you happy? >> Hard to tell. >> Thrilled. >> You've not always loved I though, right? I mean, when was the last time you actually went? Oh Weren't you there at the infamous disaster on Azura? When was that? 29 >> 2913. The rumors are true. I was indeed there. >> What was it like back then? Was it utterly horrific? >> Was hover mode still a thing? >> It was mostly I remember my mother grumbling about how it wasn't worth the credits. >> And now here you are carrying on that fine family tradition of bitching about

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   an IE. >> I don't know. It It ain't the IE. It's It's the UEE of it all that gets my grumbles. Besides, bitching is better for engagement. That's why I'm the glue that holds this thing together. >> You mean the duct tape? >> Oh, it doesn't hurt that we know what we're talking about either. >> You don't work for Teachers for X amount of years, unless you know your way around a quantum drive. >> And the value of X is >> Oh, not telling. >> All right. All right. I guess. And shout out to Teachers for lending us their back office to do this. >> Yeah, they've been good to us. >> And you're doing a great job >> mechanically and >> Well, the Polaris is too pointy. >> That's the stuff. The Rock DS is ship >> ship of the day. Ship of the day. Thanks, Gail. Professional as ever. >> Nice. >> But before we get into the good stuff, here's a word from our sponsors. >> Yeah, I know how you feel about

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   sponsors, Gail, but we just got to get through it. >> All right. >> Star Kit and Crunchies. So delightful. You'll be crunching by the engine. Eat Star Kit and Crunchies. >> Sally eats her crunchies every day. I sure do. They're perfectly yummy. >> The sweetest start to any fleet. >> Tasty, scrumptious, astrolicious, and so to your rainbow wishes. >> Every spoonful makes my tummy go meow. >> Star kitten crunchies. Oh, so sweet. Make breakfast time a special treat. Put some zoom in your star kit and crunchies. What's the actual first ship on our uh

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   docket today, Lex? >> None other than RSI's nastiest gunship, the Perseus. >> I have thoughts. >> That's why I keep you around. >> I mean, the thing looks mean as hell. The silhouette is topnotch, but I can't help feel like RSI is kind of playing to current trends with some of the design choices, which is just very unri. Well, for argument sake, RSI would beg to differ. They say they're all about innovation. It's in their mantra, right? >> But truth is, they're not really known for taking big swines design-wise. >> Some might say that's been a key to their success. >> Some others might say shaking things up is a breath of fresh air. >> It does feel like more of a classic Corvette than say the Polaris. >> That's true. The Polaris is classified as a corvette.

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   >> Yeah. And the PR packet calls the Perseus a patrol vessel. So, corvette, patrol ship, gunboat, call it whatever you want. It's got more cannons and sense. >> Hey, I'd still take the hammerhead. >> All right, Dr. Predictable. >> Those torpedoes are killer, though. There's no denying the Percy's packs a punch. >> Nice use of aliteration, Gail. >> Thanks, kid. >> And yet, all those guns. Oh, boy. I mean, size eight ballistic cannons on those turrets. >> Hey, don't let me catch you on the business into one of those bad boys, I'm not quite sold in the dual power plant setup, though. That's just a bit >> crew go. >> Currently alive or all time? >> All time. >> Am I in the crew? >> Uh, I guess you don't have to be. >> You know, like is this my crew or am I hiring the best possible crew for a specific job? Or is it >> whatever your call?

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    >> Damn. Okay, give me a minute. You go first. >> Uh, hey, you're the one with the thoughts. >> And that means I'm the only one that has to do these dumb games. >> That's why you're the sidekick. >> I'm the duct tape. >> Come on, Gail. >> Fine. Okay, I guess. Uh Ian Rickard would be my pilot. >> Oh, good one. >> Or is that too obvious? >> Now you got me thinking racers. Do I put Terra McConny in the captain's chair? >> I don't know. You do you, kid. I I think for co-pilot, I got to go with Stump Ronson. >> I feel like you made that up. >> And I feel like you should say that to Stump's face. >> Is Stump still alive? >> I'm not sure Stump ever existed. >> I'm your only real friend, Hunter. >> The only one with a broadcast terminal. Stump was an absolute legend in Spider. >> I'm sure he was. Is it too on the nose to put Cal Mason as co-pilot?

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    >> Yes. For the gunner seat, I'm throwing in Gaz Gonads Careway. >> Who gives these pirates and scumbags their nicknames? >> Hey, I didn't run with them. I just fix their ships. >> Whoever helps you sleep at night. >> Valencia Mayfield. >> Ah, of course. >> That's my other gunner. >> Oh, I thought you meant >> also from Spider, >> right? >> Like a surgeon in a turret, I'm telling you. And speaking of legendary scoundrels, >> probably go with Raj Delaney as my engineer. That dude could rig up just about anything that you man. >> Once you get going, you really get going. I'm trying to introduce her. We've got a special guest correspondent who's actually I inrison right now as we broadcast this. >> We have a guest correspondent. >> We do. >> This isn't some gag where you pre-recorded something like that saddle ball thing, is it? >> No, this is real. This is actually happening.

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    >> Oh, I can't wait. Okay, I'm patching this in. Give me just one. >> You want to >> Okay. Okay, I think I got it. >> Impressive. >> What can I say? I'm a hot shot with a movie glass. Drum roll, please. Come on. >> Live from the showroom is our correspondent. It's your girl. It's >> Hi, besties. >> Beat me to the punch there. >> Should I come in now? It's your girl. >> So, like now, can you hear me? >> Hey, Molly. It's Molly. >> Oh my gosh. Thank you. >> Welcome, Molly. We're so happy to have you. >> I know, right? >> Well, sounds busy over in Nor. >> It is like majorly busy. What can I say? It's just the vibe I bring to the

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    function, >> right? It's nothing to do with the >> Ew. >> Excuse me. You're blocking the entire walkway. >> Stop standing so close. Yeah. >> So tell us, Molly, what's catching your eye over there? >> Well, guys, there are like so many ships. Big ships, teeny cute ships. >> Oh, teeny cute ships. >> There are really a lot of ships. Aren't ships like super great. As you know, I'm fully a ship girl now. Yay, ships. >> Wow. An airhead in an airborne city. >> Got to admit, it's nicer if you can land. >> If you can afford to land. >> That's right, Gail. Everyone should try to afford to land here. It's the hottest shopping district in Stanton. >> She for real. >> How's the eye Percy's looking? >> Thank you for asking, Lex. >> For all you big ship lovers out there, this ship is the biggest.

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    >> So inaccurate. >> Hey, it's you. >> Sorry guys, an Angel of Arson fan. I have to make time for my public. >> You're the girl from that >> saved Orrison. You're totally welcome. >> Thanks for following. >> No, you're the one who crashed that mining ship. You know that's people's careers you're messing with. >> Hey Molly, you suck. >> Oh, sorry. Whoops. >> Get off Mike. >> Sorry everyone. Molly, we seem to have lost you for now. Let's catch up next episode. We are proud to be sponsored by Will you just help? >> Hello folks. Garmin Humble here. Are you feeling hungry? Then listen up, punk. When you crave a massive payload of

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    flavor, there's only one thing to do. Set your sights on deliciousness and prepare to fire at will. That's right. When your stomach is calling for air support, launch a torpedo burrito and devastate your hunger with eight explosive flavors sure to satisfy even the most formidable appetite. Your gut will never know what hit it. Available everywhere. Warning, not all flavors available everywhere. >> Stop a crime, burrito time. >> Next up, let's talk the newly released RSI Salvation. >> Time to check out some more missile racks. >> Nope. >> Turrets. >> Natada. >> A bathroom with two taps. >> Don't get me started. This is a light salvager, kid. Keyword, light. Yeah, your generation keeps mistaking bells and whistles for innovation. This This

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    is the real deal. RSI's got it right. It's lean, efficient, purpose-built. Everything a salvager needs to do the job. And the kind of ship built to work, not to sparkle on some showroom floor. >> Did you get that from the brochure? >> I mean, I get it. It's also really, really cute. It looks like someone shrunk a proper salvager in the wash. I just want to pat it on the nose and feed it some scrap. >> Of course you do. >> Except for the name, the RSI Salvation. Now, that's a cult label if ever heard one. >> No, no, no. It's salvation from Drake's giant tuning fork, the Vulture. >> What about the fortune Misk made recycling the Prospector this year? >> Oh, just lazy. >> Seriously though, who is going to buy this thing? >> Oh, go ahead and moan. But you're exactly who this ship is built for?

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    People who want to start something. Like you, Lex, you could grab a ship like this and go out grinding. Put the guns down. Get your hands on some real metal. Make a few extra credits. And it doesn't cost the sun and the moon. Anyone with a bright idea and perseverance can make a career out of a craft like this. It's got cutting gear that won't jam, storage that won't rupture, and a drive that'll get you home in one piece. You know what I'm saying? >> It's so small, Gail. Blink and you'll mistake it for a Pisces. >> Hey, another honest workhorse career ship. >> Yeah. Anyway, when did you become such a nari fanboy? Well, they know what they're doing and they've been at this longer than anyone else. >> Relatable? >> Yes. No. Maybe. It's a damn fine ship. >> Well, speaking of other things that you really like,

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    >> seamless. >> Come on. You know you got to. >> All right. All right. Are you craving for some saving? Are you pining for some dining? Big Benny's always has something cooking for you. Whether you're fresh out of a long jump through Pyro or docking late from hauling half the verse, you can't beat the heat of this street treat. No need to take a seat with Big Benny's. Fuel up quick before your next quantum tick. Big Benny's is proud to sponsor talking shop. Big Benny's. Grab. Eat. That was spectacular. Good read, Gail.

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    >> Really? >> No, but you're getting a little better. >> If my wife's accomplishment is getting better at that, kill me now. >> Don't worry. You're not improving that much. But thanks for trying. It means we both get paid. >> All right, can we please move on? It's time for my personal favorite segment. Teaches tech talk. >> What is going on? Can you hear? >> What's going on? We're recording. >> You should deal with this. >> Neils. It's Neils. >> Neils, we're recording in here. >> What is this all about? nails. >> Sorry, folks. We'll be back in >> I said you can come back. >> I demand satisfaction, sir. I didn't escape that crooked pyro faction just to be ignored in a more civilized system. >> I'm really sorry, guys.

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    >> Yeah, sure you are. >> I told them they had to wait at the front desk, but they both >> We've waited long enough. We're late to IAE and we're very important. >> Shh, Jimmy. They don't know that. >> Holy shan ball bags. He's alive. >> Guys, we're on air. What's going on? >> I don't know where you were trained in customer service, but >> customer service. >> Wait, is that a mic? Is this some kind of show? >> Uh, sir, you aren't supposed to be back. >> Lexi, do you know who this is? >> Obviously not. >> This is Jax McCclary. >> Neils, why didn't you say that? >> Look, who now? You told me to tell him to shove his ship right up his ass. >> What? I never said that. If I had known it was Jack's mccleary. This man is a legend. Galactic gear. Galactic tour. The IAE Whitley's guide. Need I go on?

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    >> Well said. Some respect at last. I knew the people of Levky were on the right side of the system. Um, didn't catch your name. >> Oh, I'm I'm Gail. This is Lex. We do this little unofficial show out of the back of the shop. Dale, but I really just need to get my ship fixed and be on our way. As you seem to know, the IAE is already in full swing over in Orizen, and I'm missing at least seven lavish manufacturer parties with open bars and top-notch orves as we speak. Oh, you're right, Jimmy. Think of the double dogs. >> What's the problem with your ship? >> It's either a bad cooler or a busted propulsion thruster. Right as usual, Jimmy, possibly both. Uh, Neils, could you have Marne take a look? >> Uh, I think Marne's on break >> like yesterday.

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    >> You got it. >> Okay. Bye, Neils. >> You're so funny, Lex. >> Sucker. >> We really appreciate it, Kale. And sorry if we came on a little strong. We aren't accustomed to uh waiting. >> It's okay. >> And I didn't realize you were uh recording back here. >> Oh, though. This This is nothing. It's barely a show. It's really more Lexi's little hobby. >> What? We've got a semi cult following. >> You guys are covering the IAE. >> Well, we're certainly not officially sanctioned. We're just gearheads talking shop at the end of the day. >> I see what you did there, Lexi. >> Just do my best. >> Yeah. Our our coverage is is nothing compared to your body of work. >> Yes. Yes. Well, it's always nice to be recognized for hard work. Isn't that right, Jimmy? >> Exactly. Well, if you insist, I suppose I could share a few good sound bites.

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    Oh, >> did we ask? >> We would be honored. >> Would we? >> I'm a bit of a celebrity around these things, you presenting and whatnot, so you know, there are lots of autographs to sign, videos to snap, and all of that. It can get tiring. What's that, Jimmy? >> Jimmy, you dog. This is a family show. Uh, is this a family show? >> No, it's not. >> Oh, good. >> Anything you're especially looking forward to at the expo this year, Mr. McCclaria? Oh, we were just looking at the specs on the RSI Perseus earlier and wow, that thing packed some serious heat. >> Ah, the Perseus. Hell of a gunship. >> Jimmy, you remember back in what, 2949? >> Oh, that's right. It was 2950, wasn't it? The year they first unveiled the Perseus to the public. Remember they let us go on board the prototype? >> Let's just say RSI never invited us back

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    to a testing facility after that one. >> You said it, Jimmy. So, what has changed, if anything, from the prototype to the finished product? >> Oh, not a whole lot really, if I remember correctly. I think they changed where the bathroom is or something. And I'm sure it got a bit bigger. >> They always do that. >> Well, what do you think about RSI's decision to go with two smaller power plants in the Perseus versus their their old go-to design with one larger module like say in the Polaris? Well, at the end of the day, I think ship design evolves and even a manufacturer as unyieldingly traditional as RSI has to get with the times in some cases. True. I think you can ultimately get more overall oomph out of the two modules, but of course, the upkeep and replacement can be more costly. >> Very true. And and and what about the torpedo bays? Do you really think it was

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    worth it for RSI to design a bespoke system? I mean, I've heard some hot takes that an off-the-shelf alternative would have saved them. Uh, sorry to interrupt, but Marty says it's definitely the thruster. But the bad news is we don't have a compatible unit in stock. >> What was the good news? >> She can rush order it and have it here in a day or two. >> Well, Jimmy, looks like we'll be missing a few more days of the IAE. That's certainly one way to look at it. >> Isn't it karaoke night at Cafe Main? >> We're in. >> Oh, this is absolutely surreal. We're about to go out on the town with Jax McCclary. Wow. Easy, Kale. You weren't invited. >> Just wait till you hear Jimmy's rendition of Full Burn. >> Ah, stop being modest, Jim. It's stunning every time. >> So, are we just like ending the episode?

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    >> Absolutely. >> Just singing helmet on Jim. >> Hey, Jack. >> Makes you singing. >> I'll get the first round in. >> Well, till next time, listeners. 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 Teacher's Ship Shop.