Salvage and Repair
Technical training on salvage operations in Star Citizen: component extraction, hull stripping, structural dismantling, refining, and resale.
Wreck recovery (salvage) is an industrial activity that involves the exploitation of abandoned or destroyed vessels in the persistent universe. The purpose of this course is to provide you with a detailed overview of the entire operational process, from the initial inspection of the target to the sale of raw materials. The gameplay revolves around three main areas: Selective extraction: the recovery of functional components (weapons, modules, and cargo) located aboard the wreck before the structure is destroyed. Surface stripping: the extraction of the outer layer of the hull to produce RMC (Recycled Material Composite). Structural deconstruction: the fragmentation and subsequent disintegration of the ship’s framework to generate construction materials. Throughout the various modules, you will study the operation of manual and onboard equipment, the logistical constraints associated with storage in SCU containers, the processing at the refining center, as well as the management of field repairs and the selection of contracts.
Skills acquired
- Collection of RMC (Recycled Material Composite) through hull stripping.
- Carrying out the fracturing and disintegration stages to produce construction materials.
- Management of the fill buffer and ejection of SCU containers.
- Using RMC for hull and component repairs with a hand-held tool.
- Material processing at the refinery (L1, Checkmate, Orbituary, Ruin Station, and Levski stations).
- Sale of supplies at TDD terminals, scrapyards, and Grim HEX.
- Selecting contracts on mobiGlas and scanning for panels (signatures in increments of 2,000).
Prerequisites
- A salvage ship (e.g., RSI Salvation, Argo MOTH, Aegis Reclaimer) or a handheld device (Multi-Tool with SRT/Tractor Beam module, Cambio SRT, MaxLift).
Program in 6 modules
The path in 6 modules
Progress
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- M01Module 01Online5mn
Component Removal and Manual Tools
Before proceeding with the dismantling of a wreck, the first step is to inspect the vessel to recover the cargo, as well as intact weapons and components up to size 2, provided there is direct access through the designated compartments. This retrieval is performed using modular or specialized hand tools, such as the Multi-Tool equipped with its Cambio-Lite tractor beam or stripping modules, as well as their higher-capacity, autonomous equivalents: the Cambio SRT and the MaxLift Tractor Beam. All of this handling and disassembly equipment is available at specialty stores in major urban centers, including Dumper’s Depot, Tammany & Sons, CenterMass, and Platinum Bay.
- Identify the appropriate hand tools for recovery and handling operations.
- Be aware of the size and access restrictions for retrieving components and weapons from a shipwreck.
- Select the locations where recovery equipment can be purchased throughout the universe.
- M02Module 02Online5mn
Hull Stripping and RMC Production
Hull stripping involves removing the outer armor from shipwrecks using specialized beams in order to extract Recycled Material Composite (RMC). Processed by the ship’s onboard filling unit, this resource is packaged in SCU containers for resale or transferred into portable cartridges for use with repair tools. The efficiency of the process depends on selecting the appropriate stripping module—such as the Abrade for balanced performance, the Cinch for precision, or the Trawler for large surfaces—as well as maintaining an optimal distance and angle of attack to avoid material waste.
- Understanding the hull stripping process and the collection of RMC (Recycled Material Composite).
- Understand the different types of stripping heads/modules and adjust their operating parameters in the field.
- Learn how to package RMC in SCU containers or portable cartridges.
- M03Module 03Online5mn
Structural Recovery (Fracture and Disintegration)
Structural salvage allows the hull of a wreck to be recycled through a two-step process: fracturing, which cuts the ship into sections, followed by disintegration, which breaks these sections down into fragments to produce construction materials. Depending on whether it is performed by a light, medium, or heavy ship, this process generates Rubble, Pieces, or Salvage, respectively. These raw materials share the onboard processing unit (filler station) with RMC, which requires the RMC buffer to be emptied first—otherwise the system will become overloaded—before the construction materials can be sent to a refinery.
- Master the two successive stages of structural salvage: fracture and disintegration.
- Identify the benefits provided and their specific characteristics compared to hull stripping.
- Understand the different types of fragments obtained depending on the category of the recovery vessel.
- M04Module 04Online5mn
Storage, Buffer Management, and SCU Containers
The salvage logistics process relies on converting the RMC and construction materials into SCU containers using the onboard processing unit. Storage data is monitored via the HUD or MFDs to prevent the internal buffer from becoming full; once the buffer is full, production stops until the containers are ejected. While ships like the RSI Salvation automate containerization for a single pilot, heavy vessels like the Aegis Reclaimer require manual handling by the crew. Finally, it is recommended to fill the internal buffer after completing the cargo hold to optimize the total volume of material transported per trip.
- Understand how the SCU container compaction and production line works.
- Effectively manage the capacity of the onboard processing buffer.
- Adjust storage logistics based on the size and crew of the recovery vessel.
- M05Module 05Online5mn
Refining, Repairs, and Resale
Salvage items are processed through direct sale or by refining construction materials at the L1, Checkmate, Orbituary, Ruin Station, or Levski stations, after being unloaded via a cargo elevator. Processing parameters range from light materials (Rubble, fast but low yield) to heavy materials (Salvage, slow but high yield). At the same time, RMC can be reused via an SRT tool to perform hull and component repairs in the field, although a complete overhaul requires a service hangar. Finally, commodities are sold at TDD terminals, at disposal sites, or at Grim HEX while monitoring market prices.
- Identify refining sites and understand the factors that influence the processing of construction materials.
- Use the RMC to perform hull and component repairs in the field.
- Select the optimal sales outlets for distributing RMC and refined materials.
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Strategic Operations, Missions, and Scanner Detection
Salvage operations are managed through the mobiGlas Contracts Manager, where successfully completing introductory missions allows you to build a reputation that unlocks high-value contracts, while avoiding illegal jobs—failure to do so will result in a criminal record. Outside of missions, scanning the environment allows you to locate profitable debris fields by targeting radar signatures with a value of 2,000 or higher. Finally, operational safety requires constant vigilance against piracy, the mandatory carrying of a tractor beam—or risk having your cargo immobilized—and a rigorous selection of sales outlets to sell your stock at the best price.
- Navigate the mobiGlas contract system and build your reputation as a salvager.
- Identify isolated debris patches using the scanner's radar signature.
- Implement safety rules and cost-effectiveness strategies in the field.