Star Citizen Polaris Torpedo Officer Guide
The RSI Polaris stands as a formidable corvette-class capital ship in the expansive universe of Star Citizen. Its speed, firepower, and impressive array of turrets and torpedoes makes it a versatile asset in both offensive and defensive operations. As a weapon or torpedo officer aboard the Polaris, you hold a pivotal role in ensuring the ship’s combat effectiveness.
This guide will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to use the Polaris’s torpedo launch systems. From targeting and firing to reloading and maintaining the ship’s formidable arsenal, we’ll delve into the intricacies of your responsibilities. Whether you’re engaging enemy capital ships or providing support in fleet operations, understanding the nuances of the Polaris’s torpedo launch systems will be crucial to your success.
Join us as we explore the tactical strategies, operational procedures, and best practices that will help you excel in your role as a weapon/torpedo officer on the RSI Polaris. Prepare to navigate the complexities of space combat and become an indispensable member of your crew.
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Key takeaways
The Polaris is a corvette-class capital ship in Star Citizen, known for its speed, firepower, and versatility in both offensive and defensive roles.
Equipped with four Size 10 torpedo launch tubes and a stockpile of 28 torpedoes, the Polaris can deliver significant damage to larger vessels.
Learn how to operate the torpedo launch systems, including targeting and firing torpedoes, as well as leveraging the Polaris’s new Command to Line of Sight guidance capability.
Mastering the Polaris’s primary weapon capabilities is critical to excel in space combat and support fleet operations.
Background
The RSI Polaris is a nimble corvette-class ship, designed to fill the gap between larger capital ships and smaller sub-capital vessels. Introduced in 2016, the Polaris was developed to provide a versatile and powerful option for both military and civilian operations.
As a torpedo corvette, the Polaris excels in delivering heavy firepower through its advanced torpedo systems. It is equipped with four Size 10 torpedo launch tubes, capable of launching capital ship-killer torpedoes that can inflict significant damage on larger vessels. This makes the Polaris a formidable threat in space combat, capable of taking on much larger adversaries with its devastating payload.
The ship’s design allows it to carry a stockpile of 24 torpedoes, with an additional four ready-loaded for immediate launch. This extensive arsenal ensures that the Polaris can sustain prolonged engagements and deliver continuous firepower during critical missions. Its role as a torpedo corvette is further enhanced by its agility and speed, allowing it to maneuver effectively in combat scenarios and position itself for optimal torpedo strikes.
Overall, the RSI Polaris stands out as a versatile and powerful asset in the Star Citizen fleet, capable of performing a wide range of roles from naval patrols to light strike missions, all while delivering unmatched torpedo firepower.
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Deep intel on Polaris torpedo systems
Torpedo launch capability and specifications
The Polaris is equipped with four Size 10 torpedo launch tubes. Each launch tube is fed by a revolving magazine of 6 torpedoes. With 4 torpedoes capable of being preloaded into the tubes, it brings the total ordnance capacity to 28 Size 10 torpedoes. Currently, the only torpedo that can be equipped is the Behring Polaris Torpedo.
The Behring Polaris Torpedo is equipped with an IR sensor that has a maximum lock-on range of 30 km and a minimum lock-on range of 2.8 km, and 7-second lock-on time. Each torpedo is capable of travelling at 270 m/s and inflicting 750,000 damage against a target, with an effective explosion radius of just 40 m.
At the time of writing this guide, it’s unclear whether the Polaris Torpedo is equipped with a strike or proximity fuze.
All about the torpedo launch control system consoles
The torpedo launch control system consoles are located on the port and starboard of the torpedo bay (labeled “Loading Bay” on the bulkheads). The torpedo bay is located toward the bow of the Polaris on Sublevel 1. Sublevel 1 can be accessed from the bow elevator, or through the cargo bay.
Each console incorporates three tactile buttons at the top of a single multi-function display (MFD). The tactile buttons are “PWR”, “USE”, and “EXT”. PWR turns the console on. USE enables the remote camera turret and target acquisition system. EXT allows you to step away from the console.
Once the torpedo launch control system console is powered, you’ll be greeted with the default screen with page selection arrows (often erroneously called a “scollbar”) at the bottom of the screen.
The first page displayed on the MFD is Power Management. Here, you can turn on the weapon power to fire torpedoes as well as manage power distribution for other systems.
Clicking the right arrow will bring you to the Weapon Configuration page. The next page is the Self-Status page.
How to launch a torpedo
Launching a torpedo from the RSI Polaris is a straightforward process. First, power on the torpedo launch control system console and weapon systems, then arm a torpedo.
Next, click the USE button near the top of the console to enter the remote camera turret, which allows you to queue the number of torpedoes to be fired and acquire a target. Pressing “G” will increase the number of torpedoes that are queued up to be fired. A maximum of 4 torpedoes can be fired in a salvo.
Acquiring a target is the same as in other warhead-launching turrets, such as those on the 890 Jump or the Polaris itself. Select a target by pressing “T” or “5”, and then wait for a lock. Once a lock is acquired, press LMB (left mouse button) to launch a torpedo. If no target is selected, or if the target is not acquired and locked on to, or if the target is outside the boundaries of the guidance system’s range, the torpedoes will be dumb-fired.
It’s extremely important to note here that dumb-fired torpedoes will guide themselves to where the remote camera was pointed at the time of launch. This form of guidance is called Command to Line of Sight (CLOS). While all missile and torpedo systems have this capability in Star Citizen, the Polaris is unique in that it’s the only ship capable of employing off-bore CLOS guidance through the use of the torpedo launch system’s remote camera. As thought-leading torpedo officers can envision, this carries significant tactical and strategic potential that isn’t present with any other ship currently in the game.12
To exit the remote camera turret, press “F”. You can step away from the console by holding “Y”, “W”, or pressing the EXT button near the top of the console.
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Final thoughts
The RSI Polaris is a formidable corvette-class capital ship in the Star Citizen universe, excelling in both offensive and defensive roles. Its advanced torpedo systems, featuring four Size 10 launch tubes and a substantial arsenal, make it a powerful asset in space combat. As a weapon or torpedo officer, mastering the Polaris’s torpedo launch systems is crucial for ensuring the ship’s combat effectiveness. By understanding the operational procedures and tactical strategies outlined in this guide, you will be an indispensable member of your crew, ready to navigate the complexities of space warfare and deliver unmatched firepower in critical missions.
Additional operational training material
It’s still early in the RSI Polaris’s release cycle. As a result, the accuracy of this information may be subject to change or fluctuation. It will be reviewed upon release of the Polaris into the Persistent Universe.
As of the latest patch on November 13, 2024, this no longer appears to be a feature.