The doors to the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2955 have officially opened, bringing the heavy-hitting RSI Perseus into active service alongside a massive 48-hour free fly event. Whether you are looking to upgrade that aging fusion drive or just want to see what military-grade hardware feels like, Star Citizen is opening the hangar doors wide right now.
The Perseus Finally Arrives
For years, the RSI Perseus has been a JPEG dream for fleet commanders—a sub-capital gunship designed to patrol lanes and bully anything smaller than a frigate. Today, that dream has mass and velocity. The debut of the Perseus at IAE 2955 marks a significant shift in the sub-capital meta. Unlike the Hammerhead, which focuses on anti-fighter screens, the Perseus is built to punch up. Its ballistic cannons are designed to crack hulls, filling a crucial gap for organizations that need heavy firepower without committing the logistical nightmare of a Javelin or Idris.
If you have been hauling cargo in a Cutlass Black, looking out at the vast yawning space and wondering if you could survive a pirate blockade, seeing the Perseus in the flesh—or the metal—changes the calculation. It’s a reminder that the universe is getting more dangerous, and the tools to survive it are getting bigger.
48 Hours to Fly Everything
Alongside the ship debut, Roberts Space Industries has unlocked the terminals for a 48-hour free fly event. This isn't just a starter ship trial; this is access to the fleet. If you have been eyeing an upgrade but weren't sure if an Aegis fighter handles better than an Anvil, now is the moment to find out without dipping into your credit reserves.
This short window is critical for players on the fence about their next pledge. The handling characteristics of ships in the persistent universe can vary wildly between patches, and reading stats on a MobiGlas never compares to actually sitting in the pilot's seat. Grab a ship, leave the atmosphere, and see how she flies before the expo locks the rentals back down.
Is the Perseus worth the crew requirement?
That is the big question for solo players versus org members. The Perseus is a beast, but it is a hungry one. It requires a crew to man those massive turrets effectively. If you are flying solo, this ship is just a very expensive target. However, for a coordinated crew of 3-6 players, this platform potentially offers the highest damage output per player in its weight class. Use the free fly period to crew up and test if the coordination required matches your squad's playstyle.