Captain Zir Haze revisited the MISC Fortune salvaging ship in Star Citizen after community feedback, acknowledging its niche appeal as a convenient and user-friendly starter salvager despite its slower speed and limited cargo compared to the Drake Vulture. While he still prefers the Vulture for efficiency and profit, he appreciates the Fortune’s automatic processing and invites viewers to share their opinions and suggest other ships for review.
In this video, Captain Zir Haze revisits the MISC Fortune salvaging ship in Star Citizen after receiving strong community feedback defending it, despite it not ranking in his initial top four salvaging ships. Previously, he had found the Fortune slow and inefficient compared to the Drake Vulture, citing its single salvage arm and limited cargo space as major drawbacks. However, motivated by the community’s insistence that the Fortune is a sleeper favorite and a great starter salvager, he decided to give the ship a thorough second look.
During his new test run, Zir Haze salvaged various debris and panels, noting that the Fortune still felt slow, especially compared to the Vulture. The single-arm salvage process took longer, and fracturing and disintegration of ship parts were particularly time-consuming. He questioned whether the slower pace was acceptable to those who prefer the Fortune, especially when grabbing contracts or fracturing ships, and invited viewers to share their opinions on the ship’s speed.
Despite the slow salvaging, the Fortune impressed him with its automatic processing and ejection system, which conveniently places processed materials outside the ship. This feature contrasts with the Vulture, where players must manually manage materials. However, this convenience comes with a risk, as exposed materials can attract unwanted attention in dangerous areas. The Fortune’s cargo space remains limited, restricting the amount of valuable loot and components that can be hauled compared to the Vulture.
Zir Haze concluded that while the Fortune is not ideal for players focused on speed, profit, or stripping claims for valuable loot, it serves well as a starter ship or for players who enjoy a slower, more deliberate salvaging experience. The autoprocessing convenience and the small but neat cargo area make it appealing for those not grinding for maximum UEC per hour. He acknowledged that the community’s defense of the Fortune was valid and that different players have different priorities when salvaging.
Ultimately, Captain Zir Haze partially changed his mind about the Fortune, recognizing its niche appeal but still favoring the Drake Vulture for grinding and efficiency. He encouraged viewers to comment on his review and suggest other ships he might have overlooked, hinting at a possible ongoing series of ship re-evaluations. He thanked the community for their input and invited them to like and subscribe for more blue-collar Star Citizen content.