In this video, the creator embarks on their first 1 million aUEC master rank cargo hauling mission in Star Citizen 4.8.1, aiming to determine how long it takes to complete and earn the payout. The mission involves collecting four types of commodities—agriculture supplies, fresh food, pressured ice, and scrap—from Everest Harbor and delivering them to four locations across the Pyro system. After reviewing several mission options, the creator selects one that requires deliveries to three planets in Pyro, totaling 108 SCU of cargo, which is manageable with smaller cargo containers suitable for their tools.
Choosing the right ship is critical for the mission, given the cargo volume, multiple quantum jumps, and the lawless nature of the Pyro system, which poses pirate threats. The creator evaluates various ships, balancing cargo capacity, speed, and survivability. Ultimately, they select the Perseus due to its adequate cargo space (96 SCU), strong shields, and defensive capabilities, especially with an AI gunner named Luke to assist in combat situations. The ship is prepared with cargo loaded carefully to maximize space and ensure safety during transit.
The journey begins with a quantum jump from Everest Harbor to Pyro Gateway, followed by stops at several planets including Bloom and Terminus. The creator encounters various challenges such as malfunctioning elevators, NPC and player ship threats, and occasional bugs like clipping through the ship. Despite these issues, they manage to deliver all cargo boxes successfully by using workarounds like tractor beams and manual handling, with Luke providing crucial support in combat and cargo management.
During the mission, the creator faces multiple NPC attacks but successfully defends the ship with the help of Luke and the Perseus’s armaments. They also highlight the importance of having a co-pilot or gunner to handle unexpected problems, especially since solo play can be risky due to bugs and hostile encounters. The mission’s logistics, including refueling and torpedo restocking, add to the operational costs but are outweighed by the substantial payout.
In conclusion, the mission takes just under an hour and a half to complete and yields approximately 1.2 million aUEC, making it a profitable but demanding endeavor. The creator advises players to bring at least one friend as a gunner to increase survivability and efficiency, while cautioning against solo attempts due to the system’s dangers and technical glitches. Overall, the video provides a detailed walkthrough and practical tips for successfully completing high-value cargo hauling missions in Star Citizen.
