The video provides a fast and effective strategy for completing Star Citizen’s Resource Drive missions by using a small, speedy ship to steal cargo-carrying ships and evade enemies, while highlighting current bugs like broken elevators and mission crashes. Despite these issues, the host encourages players to try this method before the upcoming 4.3 update, which is expected to improve the mission experience.
The video begins by addressing the current state of the Resource Drive missions in Star Citizen version 4.2.1, noting that while the upcoming 4.3 update will continue these missions, players still have time to complete them. The host highlights issues with the elevator mechanics, which are crucial for some contracts, explaining that many elevators are currently broken. The only workaround is to fly around moons to find a functioning elevator before accepting contracts tied to that location. Due to these bugs, the presenter prefers to avoid elevator-related missions altogether.
Next, the video shifts focus to a large shipment contract, which the host demonstrates as the fastest and most effective way to complete the Resource Drive. The strategy involves using a small, fast ship such as the Avenger Titan, Mustang Alpha/Beta, or 325A to quickly reach the target location, steal a larger ship carrying the cargo, and then escape while evading enemy fighters. Key tips include setting a spawn point at a nearby space station to minimize risk, boosting shields and speed during the approach, and quickly boarding and powering up the stolen ship.
The host then guides viewers through the tense escape sequence, emphasizing the importance of quick reflexes and using the F8 key to reset power if the ship systems fail. Despite heavy enemy attacks, the stolen ship’s durability allows the player to survive and complete the cargo retrieval. After successfully stealing the ship and cargo, the next step is to deliver the goods, which is currently functioning well for contracts that do not require elevators.
An alternative method mentioned involves using a capital ship like the Idris or Polaris to serve as a mobile base. Players can exit the capital ship, board the target ship, and rely on the capital ship’s defenses to fend off attackers. However, the host finds the small ship tactic faster and more efficient, avoiding the complexity of navigating inside large capital ships. Unfortunately, the video also notes that the Resource Drive missions remain buggy, with crashes and ship disappearances, making the process frustrating at times.
In conclusion, the presenter acknowledges the challenges and bugs players face with the Resource Drive in Star Citizen but encourages viewers to try the demonstrated method if they want to complete the missions quickly. They express hope that the 4.3 update will address these issues. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to share their own experiences in the comments and a reminder to like, subscribe, and share for more content.