The RSI Salvation is a compact and affordable starter salvage ship in Star Citizen Alpha 4.4, offering good handling, visibility, and low operating costs, making it an accessible entry point for new salvagers despite limited combat capabilities and cargo capacity. Priced around $55 to $60, it serves as a versatile and efficient ship for salvage gameplay, especially when paired with a larger mother ship for extended cargo needs.
The RSI Salvation is introduced as a starter salvage ship in Star Citizen Alpha 4.4, designed to democratize salvage gameplay much like the Golem did for mining. It offers a lower price point compared to other salvage ships like the Vulture or Fortune, making it accessible for players new to salvage operations. The ship is compact and versatile, able to be flown independently or transported across the verse, and the video review is structured into five key sections: ship tour, combat performance, handling and visibility, operating costs and profitability, and a final summary.
The ship tour reveals a small but well-utilized design, featuring multiple access panels and deployable steps that, while sometimes tricky to use, provide entry to various components. The cargo grid at the rear can hold six SCU crates and deploys as a ramp, facilitating loading and unloading. The Salvation is armed modestly with two size one bulldog laser repeaters and two size one shield generators, emphasizing its role as a salvage ship rather than a combat vessel. Its defensive and offensive capabilities are limited, making it suitable only for minimal combat encounters or self-defense.
In terms of handling and performance, the Salvation excels with good visibility from the cockpit, aided by large front lights and windows that assist in landing. It boasts a respectable SCM speed of 205 m/s, which can boost up to 290 m/s, and a nav speed of 1,150 m/s, making it quick and agile for a ship of its size. While it can pull more G-forces than the pilot can handle at high speeds, it remains efficient for traveling to salvage targets and returning swiftly. The quantum drive is adequate for verse-wide travel, and the ship’s small size allows it to fit in tight spaces, including various carriers and freight elevators.
Operating costs for the Salvation are low, typically only a few hundred to a few thousand alpha UEC for refueling and repairs. Its primary income source is salvage, with a total cargo capacity of up to 13 SCU when combining the cargo grid and hopper. Although the hopper size can be limiting, especially when mixing different materials, the ship works well as a snub salvager paired with a mother ship that can extend cargo capacity. While low-end combat contracts are possible, they are less profitable compared to salvage. Upgrade options are limited, with the potential exception of swapping salvage heads, though this feature’s availability is uncertain.
Overall, the RSI Salvation is praised as a cool, compact, and affordable entry point into salvage gameplay, offering good value for its price of $55 to $60. While it does not match the higher performance or capacity of the Vulture or Fortune, it provides a solid foundation for new salvagers and fits well within the starter ship category. The ship’s design maximizes space efficiency and offers a unique salvage experience, making it a compelling choice for players looking to explore salvage without a significant financial investment. The reviewer encourages viewers to share their thoughts and considers the Salvation a strong contender for those entering the salvage profession in Star Citizen.