The video explores the Covalex hauling reputation grind in Star Citizen, revealing that mission-obtained recycled material composite (RMC) can be used for ship repairs on the Ironclad Assault, potentially saving players significant in-game currency. It also showcases intense combat scenarios and lucrative mission rewards, highlighting the economic and gameplay benefits of utilizing the Ironclad Assault’s hangar services for repairs and refueling.
In this Star Citizen guide video, the creator explores the Covalex hauling reputation grind from zero to master rank, highlighting the benefits of reaching master level. At master rank, players gain access to lucrative large cargo hauling missions that pay over 1 million aUEC and receive valuable blueprints like the VK-00, XL-1, and TS-2. The video also introduces a special master rank mission called “master rank direct bulk cargo haul,” which involves collecting hydrogen fuel, ship ammunition, and recycled material composite (RMC). This mission is particularly interesting because RMC is essential for repairing ships but is usually very expensive to purchase in-game.
The main focus of the video is testing whether the RMC obtained from this mission cargo can be used to repair ships, potentially creating an economic loophole. The creator uses the Ironclad Assault as a mother ship to repair a Drake Buccaneer fighter, noting that only the Ironclad Assault offers ship hangar services. After loading hydrogen fuel, ship ammunition, and RMC onto the Ironclad Assault, the player engages in combat to damage the Buccaneer and then attempts to repair it using the mission cargo. While hydrogen fuel refueling works, the repair function initially appears bugged, and the ship ammunition cannot be restocked from the mission cargo.
To further investigate, the creator loads additional RMC onto a Drake Golem and returns to the Ironclad Assault to attempt repairs again. This time, the repair process successfully consumes the mission RMC and restores the Buccaneer, confirming that the mission cargo RMC can indeed be used for repairs. This discovery suggests a potential way for players to repair their ships without spending large amounts of aUEC on purchasing RMC, which could impact the in-game economy. The creator hopes that if this feature remains, the developers will balance the amount of RMC required for repairs.
Following the repair tests, the video showcases intense combat scenarios using the Drake Buccaneer, demonstrating the need for repairs and ammunition restocking. Although the mission cargo cannot be used to restock ammunition, the player manages to complete multiple combat waves and eventually defeats a boss ship. Afterward, the player returns to the Ironclad Assault for final repairs and refueling, successfully restoring the ship’s hydrogen fuel using the mission cargo.
Finally, the creator completes the original cargo hauling mission by transporting the remaining cargo to Lavski. Despite some minor cargo discrepancies, the mission is successfully submitted, earning a substantial payout of 157,000 aUEC. Combined with the combat mission rewards, the total earnings approach half a million aUEC, making the grind both profitable and enjoyable. The video concludes by emphasizing the fun and economic potential of using the Ironclad Assault’s hangar services and mission cargo for ship repairs in Star Citizen.