The RSI Arrastra is a new mining and refining ship introduced in Star Citizen as a middle-ground option between smaller and larger mining ships. It offers a comfortable living space, vehicle storage, an onboard refinery, and multiple mining stations, making it a versatile and powerful asset for players looking to engage in extensive mining operations.
The RSI Arrastra is a large mining and refining ship introduced as a new concept ship in Star Citizen. It fills the gap between the smaller Argo Mole and the larger RSI Orion. The ship is designed to allow players to work as a professional mining outfit without the need for a capital-sized ship like the Orion. It features a comfortable living space with utilities for day-to-day life and has the capacity to carry vehicles in its back.
The ship has a bunk room with up to five beds, indicating a crew size of five. There is no Captain’s Quarters, suggesting a non-hierarchical structure. The vehicle bay can hold two Greater Roc mining vehicles or offer additional storage for mined goods. The onboard refinery has separate processes or stations, showcasing an industrial aesthetic with grates and large piping.
The Arrastra has ample storage space for both refined and unrefined ores. It also features a cargo access hatch or elevator for offloading cargo crates of ore. The bridge offers multiple stations for mining, including two mining stations for the crew to operate the front-mounted mining lasers. The ship has a large central mining turret that can move from top to bottom, allowing the ship to remain stationary during mining operations. The pilot can use the scanning station to search for more mineable resources.
The Arrastra serves as an all-in-one mining vessel, enabling a group of players to spend a significant amount of time mining both in space and on planets. It offers the option for ship and ground mining, as well as refining on board, making it a powerful industry companion. The ship is a part of Star Citizen’s robust vehicles and game mechanics, providing a path to owning and operating a mining empire. The design of the ship is praised for its functional and industrial style, and its ability to refine while on route to a construction location offers efficiency. The video concludes with the offer of a giveaway and a reminder to check out the discounted Tobii Tracker 5.