In the video, the player engages in solo salvage missions in Star Citizen using the Aegis Reclaimer ship in patch 3.23. They efficiently complete salvage contracts for various ships, showcasing the strategic positioning of salvage targets and the process of fracturing and disintegrating salvaged ships to collect materials.
In the video, the player embarks on a solo salvage mission in Star Citizen patch 3.23 using the Aegis Reclaimer ship. The patch has adjusted the value of construction materials to encourage players to spend more time salvaging. The Reclaimer, known as the biggest salvage ship in the game, is used for mid-tier salvage contracts. The player spawns the Reclaimer at New Babbage, a spaceport with a hangar large enough for the massive ship. They then take on contracts to salvage various ships such as an Argo Mole and a Terrapin.
Operating the Reclaimer solo presents a different experience compared to multi-crew salvage, but it is still satisfying. The ship’s salvage turrets are simple, equipped with a tractor beam and a scrapper module. The player efficiently salvages the ships, using the tractor beam to manipulate the salvage targets without needing to exit the turret. They highlight the gameplay loop of salvaging as calming and immersive, focusing on melting holes and gathering salvage materials. The video showcases the process of fracturing and disintegrating the salvaged ships to collect materials.
Throughout the video, the player efficiently completes salvage contracts for ships like the Argo Mole, Terrapin, and Freelancer Max. They demonstrate the strategic positioning of salvage targets for optimal access from the salvage turret and claw. The player also shares tips and observations about solo salvaging with the Reclaimer, such as the ease of salvaging larger ships and the challenges of moving the ship around while solo. They express a preference for salvaging larger ships like the Hercules series and note the potential profitability of salvaging salvage panels.
After completing the salvage contracts, the player returns to MicroTech to sell the salvaged materials. They showcase the selling process for both construction materials and recyclable materials, emphasizing the value of the Recyclable Material Components (RMC) over construction materials. Despite not finding a Hercules ship to salvage, the player earns a decent profit from the salvaging endeavor. The video concludes with the player organizing and selling the salvaged materials, highlighting the quality of life improvements in handling cargo within the hangar. Overall, the video provides a detailed and immersive look at solo salvage gameplay in Star Citizen using the Aegis Reclaimer ship.