The video showcases gameplay of salvaging a Hercules ship in the Star Citizen 3.20 patch, using the Vulture. Despite slower salvage times and limited cargo space, the player successfully completes the salvage mission, showcasing visual enhancements in Area 18 and making a small profit from selling the salvaged goods.
The video showcases salvage gameplay in the Star Citizen 3.20 patch, specifically focusing on salvaging a Hercules ship with the Vulture. The Vulture is a smaller ship with limited cargo space, making it a challenge to salvage larger targets. The patch has made some changes to salvage mechanics, resulting in slower salvage times, which may impact earning potential. However, the core loop of salvaging ships piece by piece is still satisfying.
The video begins with selecting a mission to salvage the M2 Hercules and navigating to the destination using quantum travel. The stock quantum drive on the Vulture is slow, but with sped-up footage, the player eventually arrives near the Hercules. They start salvaging, with half of the progress bar already filled. The slower salvage speed in the 3.20 patch is evident, making it take longer to strip away the ship’s hull. The Vulture’s limited cargo space becomes apparent, as it is unable to hold all the salvage from the Hercules.
The player decides not to strip the weapons or cargo from the Hercules due to various reasons, such as a bug preventing them from selling the weapons and the lack of a cargo ship to transport the cargo. The player continues salvaging the Hercules, aiming to fill up the Vulture and make the salvage contract pay for itself. They slowly chip away at the ship’s hull, maintaining a perfectionist approach to salvage. Eventually, after a 30k disconnection, the player retrieves the Vulture and finds that the salvage progress is saved.
The player heads to Area 18 and lands the Vulture in the hangar. They showcase some visual changes in the area, such as improved signposting and cloud tech that adds depth to the environment. They take a tram ride to ArcCorp Central Plaza, highlighting the visual enhancements. Finally, the player sells the salvaged goods, making a small profit from the contract. Despite the slower salvage speed in the 3.20 patch, the core salvage mechanics remain enjoyable, and the video concludes by inviting viewers to subscribe and like the video if they want to see more gameplay content.