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In this video, L Guns discusses the changes to the cargo system in Star Citizen. While illegal salvage missions no longer provide lucrative earnings, there are still opportunities to earn big profits by targeting high-level bounties that often carry valuable cargo. Players need to rank up their reputation with the Bounty Hunter Guild and unlock higher-level targets to maximize their potential earnings. It is recommended to prioritize reputation grind and then focus on acquiring valuable cargo. Ships like the Hercules, Constellation, and Corsair are suitable for this task.
When engaging in bounty missions, it is important to exercise trigger discipline and aim for soft deaths to preserve the reputation. After taking down all the enemies, players can scan the cargo to determine its value. Scanning can be a bit temperamental, so a manual check may be necessary for potentially high-value hauls like the Hercules. When looting cargo, players should position their ships close to the target and use a tractor beam to transfer the boxes. The value of the cargo varies, with commodities like Maze and Gassing Weavlegs offering substantial earnings.
It is advisable to prioritize space bounties as they are easier to access, retrieve, and transport compared to ground-based bounties. Working with a crew can enhance efficiency during the loading and unloading process. Selling the cargo can be risky, especially for illegal goods, but there are multiple locations available, such as scrapyards in different systems. Players can also take advantage of the JumpTown mission, which offers higher prices for Maze. However, it is important to be cautious and weigh the risks when choosing a drop-off location.
While this current cargo loop provides significant earnings, it is likely to be rebalanced in the future. L Guns advises players to enjoy the high earning potential for now but not to expect it as the norm. He suggests using the profits to try out new ships but cautions against becoming too dependent on the current earning potential. Players should be prepared for future changes and adjustments to maintain a sustainable economy in the game.