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Engineering T1 Clarification

Paraphrased from Savrals-CIG’s posts. Source 1, Source 2

Armor

The current focus is on getting the “flow” right. With damage, fire and repair the aim is a nice mix of good gameplay and fulfilling the Star Citizen Fantasy. Until CIG is “happy enough” with the current features, nothing new, such as armor, will be added to the mix.

Components being damaged immediately will be affected but not be “fixed” with the armor system. CIG prepared engineering to work without armor, but “clearly it does not yet”. Right now, there is a balancing discrepancy to be fixed, that should bring the TTK with components to a better level. “The idea is Engineering will increase the life time of ships.”

Relays

Relays have undergone a rework. They still connect the ship components, but if you lose all the fuses in a relay it will not completely cut power to those components anymore. The reason stems from some ships being built in a way where destroying a single relay will cripple the entire ship.

Now once all fuses are destroyed or depleted, the relay will go into a “red” state and the available power in the ship will drop. Depending on the ship size and the amount of relays present, this can have a significant impact on your ship.

Engineering Ready Ships

Not every ship will be engineering ready for the initial T1 release. More ships will be converted patch by patch.

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[CIG’s Ali Brown Answers Questions w/ tenpoundfortytwo](

Ali Brown Answered Our Star Citizen Questions!

Key Points covered in video

Vulkan Status:

• The current Tech Preview version of Vulkan in Star Citizen already includes all main features, including multi-threading. Further optimizations developed for Squadron 42 will be brought to Star Citizen in a future patch. <:soon:1326702302664593480>

Upscaling & Frame Generation:

• DLSS4 upscaling is available in the current preview, but frame generation has not yet been integrated and is planned for a future patch.

Texture Settings Explained:

• Low: 50% resolution
• Medium: 75%
• High: 100%
• Very high/ultra: Adjust how much is streamed in advance and extra detail loaded. This means lower settings reduce texture resolution to save memory, while higher settings improve detail and streaming quality.

Global Illumination (GI):

• GI is enabled, but ray-traced GI is not yet present. Some settings are not working fully in the preview, with indirect lighting not active as expected.

AMD vs Nvidia Optimization:

• The CIG team optimizes for both AMD and Nvidia GPUs, testing across various specs.
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  Official Minimum Specs Discussion:
• The official minimum spec (i7-2600 + GTX 1060) is acknowledged by Ali Brown as outdated and not ideal. Performance on such old systems (e.g., in Levski or city areas) is poor—often sub-10 FPS—especially on AMD systems with less VRAM. The minimum spec will need updating as the project matures.

​Why Levski Performs Poorly:

• Levski is denser than other locations and presents ongoing technical challenges that the team is still investigating.

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This week in Star Citizen:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025

• This Week in Star Citizen

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025

• IAE 2955 - Manufacturer Schedule Comm-Link

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025

• Alpha 4.4.0 - Welcome To Nyx
• Patch 4.4 Live
• Roadmap Update
• Roadmap Roundup

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025

• IAE 2955 - Day 1, Roberts Space Industries
• RSI Perseus - Q&A Comm-Link
• Talkin’ Shop - IAE podcast episode 1
• Salvage Guide Update Comm-Link

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025

• IAE 2955 - Day 2, Origin Jumpworks
• RSI Weekly Newsletter

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025

• IAE 2955 - Day 3, Drake Interplanetary
• Talkin’ Shop - IAE podcast episode 2

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025

• IAE 2955 - Day 4, Aopoa, Banu, Esperia, Gatac, Grey’s Market

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Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2955 Free Fly & Manufacturer Schedule:

The event lands in Orison on November 20, 16:00 UTC. Explore the vast expo halls, check out the latest and most iconic vehicles from top manufacturers, and take them out for a spin. New reveals and surprises will debut throughout the event, with free rental access unlocking each day according to the manufacturer schedule.

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Nicou-CIG

Perseus owners will be able to fly the beast directly once Alpha 4.4.0 releases soon tonight

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Alpha 4.4 - Welcome to Nyx

Many wanderers find themselves searching for a new system when the controlling grip of oppression clutches too tightly. That system is Nyx, removed and untethered from an overruling establishment. Home to Levski, a settlement built on a belief in equality for all sentient beings, Nyx is a beacon of hope for any traveler still longing for freedom.
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https://youtu.be/ilDmGyHLQNg)

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HOPE IS HERE

Nestled within the Glaciem Ring, Levski is a dream, turned place, turned symbol, to all people looking for a home where their voice can be heard. Founded centuries ago by the People’s Alliance, a revolutionary group that sought to escape Earth’s Messer regime, Levski still stands apart from the oppressive forces that inevitably followed.

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A PLACE WORTH PROTECTING

Military subcontractor, InterSec, is calling for help. If you accept, head immediately to investigate the abandoned QV stations. Gather as much usable intelligence as you can, but proceed with caution and as much firepower as you can muster - who knows what Stanton’s recent actions have wrought.

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LEVSKI LOCALES

Just like its community-driven ethos, Levski has amenities to meet everyone’s needs. A hospital, marketplace, and the local watering hole, Café Musain, make this settlement a practical, as well as peaceful, place to land. Tune up and tune in during your visit at Teach’s, an ever-reliable ship shop and home to Levski’s own Talkin’ Shop show.

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Roadmap Roundup - November 19th, 2025

Release View

4.4.0

• All 4.4.0 cards have been set to Released.

• MaxOx Neutron Cannon Art Refactors
  Updating several MaxOx Neutron Cannons’ art style and geometry: Size 1 and 2.
  Size 3 has been postponed and will be introduced in a future update.

4.5.0

Engineering

- Introducing dedicated engineering roles aboard ships, allowing players to actively manage power distribution, repairs, and system efficiency in real time.

This card has been set to Tentative.

Fire Hazards

- Bringing fire hazards to ships and environments, along with Fire Extinguisher mechanics, requiring players to manage and extinguish blazes before they spread.

This card has been set to Tentative.

Physical Helmets

- Implementing physical helmets in the persistent universe. Pick one up, rotate it, inspect every detail, carry it around, attach it to your hip, or toss it across a room if you want. When you equip a helmet, you put on or remove the same one you held in your hands, complete with a fully realized interior.

This card has been set to Tentative.

New Barrel Attachments

- Implementing a host of new barrel attachments with scorched/tweaker power levels, as well as a new tactical VOLT flashlight.

This card has been set to Tentative.

Vulkan Renderer Improvements

- Increasing both the stability and speed of the Vulkan renderer, with many crash fixes, diagnostic improvements, and multi-threaded render-submission, while adding support for HDR and NVidia's DLSS Transformer model. Also included is an overhaul to the Graphics Options, with many new settings, and a VRAM bar to help players configure the graphics for their GPU.

This card has been set to Tentative.

FPS AI Improvements

- Implementing improvements to FPS combat AI for smarter decision making, refined perception, and more reliable reactions in combat. This includes better cover use, grenade targeting, friend or foe checks, group awareness, and animation sync support to make encounters feel more tactical and responsive.

This card has been set to Tentative.

New Hairstyles (4.5.0)

- Adding three additional hairstyles, and one new facial hair customization for your character.

This card has been set to Tentative.

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4.5 is due December - Tech Preview merging EOY

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Star Citizen | Behind the Ships: RSI Perseus

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Star Citizen | Talkin' Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries

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Star Kitten Dragonfly (one of the rarest ships in the game) referral reward

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Star Citizen | Behind the Ships: RSI Salvation

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INTERGALACTIC AEROSPACE EXPO 2955

November 20 – December 3

Each year, the members of the IAE celebrate everything that makes space travel throughout the universe special, with a showcase of the greatest spacecraft and vehicles ever built.

Taking residence in Orison for the first time this year, come explore the latest offerings from the last 12 months, perennial classics built for every type of pilot, and try nearly 200 ships for free!

RECRUIT A FRIEND

We always reward citizens for bringing new crew members on board with our Referral Program. But, during IAE, we’re adding an extra bonus for both of you.

When a player you refer picks up a game package, you’ll get the exclusive Star Kitten Edition of the Drake Dragonfly, plus the usual point towards the Referral Program. At the same time, the new citizen will receive a Star Kitten Racing Gear Pack.
LEARN MORE

LIMITED TIME STARTER PACKS - ENDS DECEMBER 5

New to the 'verse? Each pack includes everything you need to begin your journey: Star Citizen game download, a starter ship, a bonus outfit & ship paint, and more.

Salvager ‘IAE’ Starter Pack

Only available during the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE), kickstart a lucrative career in deep-space salvage. Built to effortlessly tear through stranded hulls, the RSI Salvation is the ideal way to get started in the ship-wrecking game. This limited-time starter pack includes a bonus ship paint, outfit, enhanced ship insurance, and more!
More info

Hauler ‘IAE’ Starter Pack

Start small and dream big with the Crusader Intrepid. A single seat starship with a small signature and a big heart, the Intrepid excels at short-range hauler runs and courier jobs. Perfect for pilots looking to break into the big leagues on a budget. This limited-time starter pack includes a bonus Intrepid ‘Fusion’ ship paint, Hauler outfit, enhanced ship insurance, and more!
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EPOQUE PATCH BUNDLES

Celebrate IAE and prepare for Nyx in style with two new patch bundles featuring navy and black tones accented by baroque gold detailing.

Epoque Aves - Patch Bundle

Take on the ‘verse with this medium armor, weapon, and ship paint, each in matching navy and black coloring, finished with baroque gold detailing. Includes the CC’s Conversion Aves armor and backpack, Behring P8-SC SMG, and ‘Epoque’ paint for the Crusader Intrepid. The Aves armor celebrates the beautiful and unique history of the Tevarin culture, while the P8-SC has been the ballistic submachine gun of choice for the UEE Marines since it first came off the production line.
More info

Epoque Dust Devil - Patch Bundle

Be ready for anything with this heavy armor, weapon, and ship paint, each in matching navy and black coloring, finished with baroque gold detailing. Includes the Dust Devil armor and backpack, Behring P8-SC SMG, and ‘Epoque’ paint for the Crusader Intrepid. The Dust Devil armor contains reinforced alloys that are carefully layered to recreate the appearance of warriors from Humanity’s past, while the P8-SC has been the ballistic submachine gun of choice for the UEE Marines since it first came off the production line.
More info

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Sneak peek of the week:

**New Medic Armor **

Quote: Help is on the way!