Commen Game Package Questions
Cheapest starter package, you can upgrade to a Drake Cutter later with a CCU
Cargo: 2 scu
Weapon: 4x Size 2, Missiles 4x2 Size 2
Begin your Star Citizen adventure with the RSI Aurora Mk II, the next generation of accessible spacecraft. With retractable wings and a modular chassis supporting cargo, combat, and more, it’s the ultimate way to start a life in the ‘verse. Includes a game download, starter ship and more.
Notes: You can get modules to add 6 scu of cargo or few more missles. Can not fit a Geo(mining power suit)
Nice step up from the Aurora Mk II, but an older ship
Cargo: 8 scu
Weapon: 1x Size 4 & 2x Size 3, Missiles 2x2 Size 3
Embark on your adventure today in your Aegis Avenger Titan. With its hold modified for maximum cargo space, and its tried-and-true combat abilities, this light freighter is more than capable of handling itself in a fight.
Notes: The Titan punches well above its weight class for a starter ship, making it more than capable in PvE bounty hunting and general defense, and it still can hold 8 scu of cargo
Newer ship, but you can rent in game if you want it
Cargo: 8 scu
Weapon: 1x Size 4, Missiles 1x2 Size 1
Start small and dream big with the Crusader Intrepid. A single seat starship with a small signature and a big heart, the Intrepid excels at short-range hauler runs and courier jobs. Perfect for pilots looking to break into the big leagues on a budget.
Notes: The Crusader Intrepid is a single-seat starter ship built by Crusader Industries designed for short-range cargo runs, courier jobs, and light daily driving.
Advanced starter - you can rent in game
Cargo: 6 scu
Weapon: 2x Size 1
Kickstart a lucrative career in deep-space salvage. Built to effortlessly tear through stranded hulls, the RSI Salvation is the ideal way to get started in the ship-wrecking game.
Notes: The RSI Salvation is an entry-level, light salvage starter ship designed to give solo players an accessible gateway into the salvage profession.
Great all around ship
Our Recommendation
Cargo: 4 scu
Weapon: 2x Size 2, Missiles 2x Size 2
Designed for hard-working folks of all stripes, the Drake Cutter packs 4 SCU of cargo room and plenty of wallop into a rough and tumble, compact frame. It’s an ideal generalist ship that truly embodies the spirit of Drake: that no matter who you are or what you do, you can reach the stars.
Notes: Good alaround starter ship with room to carry Geo(mining power suit) and storge box
This is a great ship you can grow in to... but you can get in game
Cargo: 46 scu
Weapon: 4x Size 3, Missiles 4x4 Size 4 & 2x4 Size 4, Turrets 1x2 Size 3
Live outside the law with this fearsome fighter, the Drake Cutlass Black. Become the scourge of the spacelanes as you make your living picking off transports and shipping contraband.
Notes: This is the ship players find themselves coming back to time and time again. With great cargo space, room for ground vehicles, and full multi-crew capabilities, it's a true jack-of-all-trades.
Advanced starter - you can rent in game
Cargo: 32 scu
Weapon: 2x Size 1, Missiles 1x2 Size 1
Drake’s entry into the mining sector has everything you need to start a lucrative career breaking rocks in deep space and nothing you don’t. Start your mining adventure the Drake way with the Golem.
Notes: The caro is only for the ore