Practical guides for beginners and experienced pilots covering ships, mining, salvaging, missions, Contested Zones, aUEC earning, and the latest gameplay systems.
Carinite farming in Star Citizen is centered on the Hathor Align & Mine activity, where players reactivate orbital mining lasers to expose mineral caves on Daymar and Aberdeen. Finding the right m...
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Flight Blades in Star Citizen let pilots tune their ships for better maneuverability or greater straight-line speed without replacing the entire propulsion system. Two upgrade types are available: Pre...
Star Citizen engineering, crafting, and base building no longer belong to one distant feature list. Engineering entered LIVE with Alpha 4.5, the Item Fabricator brought playable crafting in 4.7, and t...
The Star Citizen Gemini LMG blueprint added in Alpha 4.10.2 LIVE is obtained through Wikelo's Big Style LMG contract. Completing this exchange rewards the F55 "Shadowflux" LMG, 20 magazines and its cr...
The RSI Constellation Mk V Centaurus looks like an obvious upgrade from the Mk IV Taurus: more cargo capacity, stronger defenses, larger turrets and a docked fighter. However, Taurus owners should con...
Star Citizen changed how players gift ships, starter packages, and other RSI pledges on October 30, 2026. The biggest difference is when you make the decision: new purchases intended as gifts must be...
The LBCO Skarnov brings an unusual combination to Star Citizen: a fully automatic energy rifle that can deliver electrical damage across several closely positioned enemies. Manufactured by Lightning B...
Star Citizen IAE 2956 is shaping up to be one of the year's biggest opportunities to explore ships, but the official event schedule is still missing. As of October 27, 2026, Cloud Imperium Games has a...
Day of the Vara 2956 brings two free Halloween participation rewards to Star Citizen: the Vanduul Mask for completing two rounds of Kill Collector in Arena Commander, and The Hill Horror helmet for su...
Vanduul Incursion brings a new set of Intersec Defence Solutions contracts to Nyx in Star Citizen Alpha 4.10.3 PTU. The missions range from clearing Shattered Blade stations and retaking boarded ships...
Star Citizen trading can generate substantial aUEC, but the best cargo route is not necessarily the one with the highest advertised profit. A successful trader must consider commodity prices, availabl...
Citizens for Prosperity (CFP) contracts are a useful source of weapon, ammunition and armor crafting blueprints in Star Citizen. In Alpha 4.10.2, the available mission data links different CFP contrac...
Headhunters blueprints in Star Citizen are crafting unlocks earned through contracts issued by the outlaw faction operating in Pyro. They provide a repeatable way to manufacture selected FPS weapons,...
Bounty Hunters Guild blueprints in Star Citizen are earned through specific bounty contracts, not every mission that increases your reputation with the faction. In Alpha 4.10.2 LIVE, the most clearly...
Vaughn contracts are a source of weapon, magazine, and armor blueprints in Star Citizen. The important part is choosing the correct mission variant: different contracts can share the same name while a...
Star Citizen ship component blueprints let players manufacture selected power plants, shield generators, coolers, and quantum drives using the Item Fabricator. Instead of relying entirely on equipment...
Polaris Bits are special physical currency items used in Star Citizen's Wikelo Emporium contracts. In Alpha 4.10.2 LIVE, players obtain them by delivering 24 SCU of Quantainium through the "Want Polar...
The RSI Constellation Mk IV Taurus is one of the best solo all-round ships in Star Citizen Alpha 4.10.2 LIVE. Its 174-SCU cargo capacity, four pilot-controlled Size 5 weapon mounts, tractor beam and s...
The best ships for missions in Star Citizen Alpha 4.10.2 depend on what the contract requires and how many players are available. The Constellation Mk IV Taurus is an excellent solo hauling and cargo-...
The best way to make money in Star Citizen in 2026 depends on your starting capital, available ships, experience and tolerance for risk. In Alpha 4.10.2 LIVE, hauling contracts, commodity trading, min...
Star Citizen Contested Zones are high-risk PvPvE locations in the Pyro system where players fight hostile NPCs and other players for access cards, rare equipment, ship components and seven unique comp...
The best armor in Star Citizen depends on whether you need protection for FPS combat, mobility for PvP or environmental resistance for mining and exploration. In Alpha 4.10.2 LIVE, personal armor incl...
Star Citizen ASD Onyx Facilities are underground research complexes in Stanton containing investigation missions, restricted areas, valuable equipment and dangerous biological experiments. In Alpha 4....
Rayari Incorporated is a research-focused faction in Star Citizen that offers collection contracts for organic resources, minerals and creature materials. In Alpha 4.10.2 LIVE, its progression begins...
Explore practical Star Citizen guides designed to help you understand the game, choose the right ships, complete missions, earn aUEC, and progress more efficiently through the Persistent Universe. Our guides cover both essential beginner topics and advanced gameplay systems for returning and experienced players.
Learn how mining, salvaging, cargo hauling, space combat, FPS missions, and other gameplay loops work. You can also find guides to ship components, valuable resources, Contested Zones, locations, equipment, and current progression opportunities across the available star systems.
New players can start with guides covering character setup, basic controls, flight, landing, contracts, equipment, and choosing a suitable starter ship. More experienced pilots can explore detailed guides for industrial gameplay, profitable activities, ship loadouts, resource collection, and high-risk locations.
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