Star Citizen salvage: strip wrecks for UEC
Scrape wrecks, sell the material. A steady, lower-combat way to earn.
By Domux. Updated 2026-10-03.
Salvage is one of Star Citizen's satisfying, lower-combat money loops: strip the hull material off wrecks and old ships, process it, and sell it. It scales from a solo ship to a big crewed salvager, and it is a steady earner. Here is how it works and how to start.
How salvage works
- Find wrecks. Destroyed and abandoned ships are scattered around the system, and event sites and combat zones produce more.
- Scrape the hull. Use a salvage beam to strip the outer hull material off the wreck.
- Process and sell. The material is munched into reusable bundles you sell for UEC. Bigger wrecks and bigger ships mean bigger hauls.
Ships for salvage
Start solo in a dedicated salvage ship like the Vulture, or scale up to a large crewed salvager like the Reclaimer. You earn these in-game, no real money required.
The cheap way to start
You do not need a salvage ship on day one. Sign up with the referral code for 50,000 UEC of in-game currency, start with the Citizen Starter Pack at $45, run beginner loops to build funds, then buy or rent a salvage ship in-game. All the money loops.
Salvage rewards a steady hand over a big wallet. Start with the Citizen Starter Pack ($45) and the referral code for 50,000 UEC, then earn your way to a Vulture or Reclaimer.
Sources and updates
By Domux. Public RSI profile, enlisted 3 January 2016.
Edited 3 October 2026. Prices are USD before tax. Check RSI for current offers and event dates.
Frequently asked questions
How does salvage work in Star Citizen?
Find wrecks, scrape their hull material with a salvage beam, process it into sellable bundles, and sell for UEC. You can solo it in a Vulture or crew a Reclaimer. Start cheap with a Starter Pack and the 50,000 UEC bonus from a referral code.
What is the best salvage ship in Star Citizen?
For solo play the Drake Vulture; for crewed, large-scale salvage the Aegis Reclaimer. Earn either in-game; start with a cheap pack and the 50,000 UEC bonus.
Is salvage a good way to make money in Star Citizen?
Yes, it is a steady, lower-combat earner that scales from solo to crew. Begin with a cheap Starter Pack and the 50,000 UEC head start, then work up to a salvage ship.
Ready to claim the 50,000 UEC?
The signup link pre-fills STAR-JTV7-FXLR. RSI advertises the bonus after buying a Game Package. The $40 fresh-money threshold determines the referrer's Recruitment Point. RSI referral conditions
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