Not really, the lore is basically that that cold war is essentially over, though there are factions, on at least the UEE side, that aren't really happy with the improving relations, it is unlikely that either Empire will attack the other, but there might be attacks carried out either way by rogue factions like XenoThreat...
I'm not sure they were ever staring us down, I think UEE analysts may simply not have the best picture of Xi'an psychology. Did they build an advanced Medium Fighter to *destroy* hornets, or take their contracts? Is this an invasion fleet, or a deliberate seed for security through economic codependence?
Great lore post as always ... and excellent timing. Before it would have sounded silly since the San'tok was a butterfly when it just came out. Pretty and acrobatic but mostly harmless. But now that they increased the capacitor and it actually packs a punch .. a military variant being a Hornet-killer can make sense.
Just remember this. If the Xi'an gave up the San'Tok.Yai.......... They've got something better. Thankfully the Xi'an are not actually interested in an aggressed war with Humanity.
I somewhat disagree with the notion that a Hard Counter to the F7A would carry over to the F8A. While the Lightning can be considered a "Big Brother" to the Hornet in many respects, this evolution has lead to a different set of strengths and weaknesses between the two models. Then again, that could just be the UEE patriotism talking.
Now this is one ship I'm really looking forward to flying and experiencing. All the moving parts, weird design and that cockpit! absolutely yes. I enjoyed Syulen so much that I had dreams about it for a couple of nights. Wonder what Santokyai will do. Finding out the lore about the whole secrecy and UEE finding out about it was beautiful. I know that the lore is ever changing but man, they really do put some effort in making it all believable. Too bad that the years and timings of ship releases in the game and in the lore just don't work out.
Hey what is the track ID for the music at 9:03 ? Would love to play this music while I'm on the game cause I think you did a great job selecting the musical scores for this video since they fit so well with the whole Star Citizen lore and vibe!
Humans make F7A hornet, xian respond with a better ship. Xian make San Tok yai: humans make F8 Lightning to counter. The arms race will not end only improve technology.
Not exactly. The F8 Lightning was built to counter the Vanduul, not the Xi'an - much like the Javelin destroyer and the new RSI capital ships built since the fall of the Messers. The Xi'an just aren't a big focus of the Navy since the Senate finally voted out a declaration of war on the Vanduul. Time will tell if that comes back to bite us later.
Man I hope that we can prevent a war with the Xi'an. While I prefer Tevarin to Xi'an, I do like that more recently our species started to become more amicable towards each other.
Gross. How is it possible to like the xenos? They aren’t human, they definitionally aren’t people, and can’t possibly have any real common ground. Any life not born on Mother Tera is fundamentally anathema to us, and it’s disgusting to accept the risk to trillions of unborn humans by tolerating the existence of xenos.
As if the Vanduul weren't enough, now we've got the Xi'an potentially staring us down...
Not really, the lore is basically that that cold war is essentially over, though there are factions, on at least the UEE side, that aren't really happy with the improving relations, it is unlikely that either Empire will attack the other, but there might be attacks carried out either way by rogue factions like XenoThreat...
The Retribution and the Lightnings will cast them down
I'm not sure they were ever staring us down, I think UEE analysts may simply not have the best picture of Xi'an psychology. Did they build an advanced Medium Fighter to *destroy* hornets, or take their contracts? Is this an invasion fleet, or a deliberate seed for security through economic codependence?
Stop with your scare tactics! They are allies of humans all over. How dare you
If you want peace, prepare for war.
This ship is a tragedy, something this cool looking has no right being as bad as it is in the game
Can't wait to see the Xi'an Heavy fighter.
It'll be the size of a corsair with dps of an avenger titan
Great lore post as always ... and excellent timing. Before it would have sounded silly since the San'tok was a butterfly when it just came out. Pretty and acrobatic but mostly harmless. But now that they increased the capacitor and it actually packs a punch .. a military variant being a Hornet-killer can make sense.
Thanks Paul, great work as always!
Just remember this. If the Xi'an gave up the San'Tok.Yai.......... They've got something better. Thankfully the Xi'an are not actually interested in an aggressed war with Humanity.
I somewhat disagree with the notion that a Hard Counter to the F7A would carry over to the F8A. While the Lightning can be considered a "Big Brother" to the Hornet in many respects, this evolution has lead to a different set of strengths and weaknesses between the two models. Then again, that could just be the UEE patriotism talking.
Now this is one ship I'm really looking forward to flying and experiencing. All the moving parts, weird design and that cockpit! absolutely yes. I enjoyed Syulen so much that I had dreams about it for a couple of nights. Wonder what Santokyai will do. Finding out the lore about the whole secrecy and UEE finding out about it was beautiful. I know that the lore is ever changing but man, they really do put some effort in making it all believable. Too bad that the years and timings of ship releases in the game and in the lore just don't work out.
Amazing video❤ keep it up man! I really enjoy all of your content!!
Thanks for more lore Paul!
Great info 🤘
Personally I just wanna see what their bigger ships unfold into..
This ship looks like weird insect like locust, praying mantis. Great review of the ship with lore.
Hey what is the track ID for the music at 9:03 ? Would love to play this music while I'm on the game cause I think you did a great job selecting the musical scores for this video since they fit so well with the whole Star Citizen lore and vibe!
It aint easy being green.
Fascinating!
You do not make videos Paul, You make work of art everytime
Great lore vid 😊
nice one paul
Humans make F7A hornet, xian respond with a better ship. Xian make San Tok yai: humans make F8 Lightning to counter. The arms race will not end only improve technology.
Not exactly. The F8 Lightning was built to counter the Vanduul, not the Xi'an - much like the Javelin destroyer and the new RSI capital ships built since the fall of the Messers.
The Xi'an just aren't a big focus of the Navy since the Senate finally voted out a declaration of war on the Vanduul. Time will tell if that comes back to bite us later.
Man I hope that we can prevent a war with the Xi'an.
While I prefer Tevarin to Xi'an, I do like that more recently our species started to become more amicable towards each other.
Gross. How is it possible to like the xenos? They aren’t human, they definitionally aren’t people, and can’t possibly have any real common ground. Any life not born on Mother Tera is fundamentally anathema to us, and it’s disgusting to accept the risk to trillions of unborn humans by tolerating the existence of xenos.
Haven’t watched the video and I will. Gotta say this ship ain’t countering anything with that cross section 😂😂
Joke aside Love the content!
Lore and gameplay aren't always aligned perfectly
Yay!
o7 ... thank you
and this is why I have good taste. 🤣
P r o m o s m 👏
spectrum analysis narf
Excellent video, but the number noises are annoying and unnecessary.
Clearly you have not played master modes!
how is it in master modes ?