Salvage Operator — Star Citizen pilot profile

This profile suggests activities to try with a guide or crew, keeping in mind that gameplay evolves during Alpha.

Ships for discovering this path

A ship to discover

RSI, crew of 1, flight ready.

Solo light salvage

+ A small ship with two salvage heads for learning the trade solo.

− Its 6 SCU cargo bay and light armament limit long trips away from a selling point.

Buy with aUEC: Teach’s Ship Shop, Levski, reported on 12 October 2026.

Rent with aUEC: Vantage Rentals, MIC-L5, reported on 18 October 2026.

Data for Alpha 4.10.2, source checked on 25 October 2026.

Check the current offer and package contents on RSI for a real-money purchase, or ask another player to lend you the ship.

Catalogue checked on 25 October 2026.

A ship to discover

Drake, crew of 1, flight ready.

Material salvage

+ Dedicated tools for discovering solo salvage.

− A specialist activity with limited storage.

Buy with aUEC: New Deal, Lorville, reported on 18 October 2026.

Rent with aUEC: Teach’s, Levski, reported on 12 October 2026.

Data for Alpha 4.10.2, source checked on 24 October 2026.

Check the current offer and package contents on RSI for a real-money purchase, or ask another player to lend you the ship.

Catalogue checked on 25 October 2026.

A ship to discover

Aegis, crew of 5, flight ready.

Heavy crew salvage

+ A salvage platform with specialist stations for working as a group.

− Its size and logistics make it a ship to try with a crew before considering a purchase.

Buy with aUEC: New Deal, Lorville, reported on 17 October 2026.

Rent with aUEC: Rental is not confirmed by the source for this variant.

Data for Alpha 4.10.2, source checked on 25 October 2026.

A current real-money offer is not confirmed; try this ship with a crew or ask another player to lend it to you.

Catalogue checked on 25 October 2026.

These ships match the available capabilities for this activity; try them with a guide or crew before considering a purchase.