Star Citizen Ships: A Deep Dive into Cargo Capacity
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Hey space explorers! Ever dreamt of hauling mega-tonnes of loot across the cosmos in Star Citizen? Well, this ain't no ordinary cargo-haul guide, this is your deep dive into the best ships for your grand adventures. Let's blast off!
Understanding the Galaxy's Giants
Star Citizen's ship-selection is crazy vast, ain't it? Hundreds of models, shapes, and sizes. Some tiny, some absolutely enormous! This matters for one big reason: cargo. (How much you can carry, in other words)
Why Cargo Matters: More Than Just the Loot
Want to be a major player? Having a big cargo bay is like having a massive wallet. You can transport tons of materials, tools and trade resources across vast swathes of the star systems and get yourself tons of credits to buy upgrades!
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Types of Cargo
(Lots to consider!) Cargo ain't all the same. You gotta think about what you want to transport. Heavy? Lightweight? Rare resources?
- Standard cargo: Usual materials, good to keep your business simple.
- High-value goods: Special, valuable products, usually big money
- Hazardous cargo: Stuff with explosions, maybe some dangerous ingredients
- Specific items: Stuff designed for certain jobs, may be used to help out specific corporations
Core Criteria for Evaluating Cargo Capacity
Each ship's worthiness depends on various elements, consider these points:
- Size of cargo hold: Obviously crucial. Bigger means more carrying, and for many that's the most important feature
- Available Cargo slots/Hold types: If you need many different types of containers that work efficiently (or need particular items like containers) and where.
- Interior arrangement: Well-arranged interior and slots are a huge benefit
Top Tier Cargo Haulers
These aren't just ships, they're galactic giants capable of filling your space pockets with precious resources!
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The Merchantman
"A legend in the game"
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | Massive, easily one of the biggest for its size category |
| Speed | Quite fast in open space, a well-designed ship |
| Pros | Extremely good at hauling, excellent choice for freight running |
| Cons | Very slow around planets compared to some others |
| Player Reviews | "Absolutely perfect for transport jobs!" – Some gamer |
The Caterpillar
"Worth a try!"
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | Very sizable |
| Speed | Really very fast for its cargo carrying capacity |
| Pros | Good balance of cargo & speed |
| Cons | Some features can feel somewhat out-dated for some |
| Player Reviews | "Good all-around ship for different tasks" |
The Starfarer
"Looks fantastic and spacious too, in game!"
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | Huge |
| Speed | Quite capable of travel |
| Pros | Perfect choice for big tasks, looks wonderful |
| Cons | May take a few more times to build and make sure its properly fitted out to help increase its efficiency |
| Player Reviews | "A worthy purchase, definitely worth the price to me" |
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Mid-Tier Cargo Ships (for every occasion)
(Plenty to think about!)
The Ares
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | Comfortably decent |
| Speed | Fairly fast |
| Pros | Awesome to see the design when making progress |
| Cons | Certain adjustments in game aren't necessary |
| Player Reviews | "Good but lacking the amazing speed" |
The Krait (Class A, Black Shark Edition – maybe the most sought after)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | Reasonably ample |
| Speed | Amazing |
| Pros | Exceptional in its capacity |
| Cons | Not the perfect fit for larger projects, but a suitable solution |
| Player Reviews | "Outstanding to control and quite satisfying for flying too" |
Choosing the Right Ship
How do you figure out your dream machine? What criteria would you use? What do you value the most? (Important question, in my opinion, because it depends on you!)
- Your trading plan: What's your trading strategy in Star Citizen? Need one-shot, huge profit or steady gains? The criteria varies heavily on what exactly you aim for.
- Ship design/Looks: Beautiful aesthetics or the most optimized features, or do both fit? Do the aesthetic of the ship add any value to your enjoyment in your personal opinion? This one is purely opinionated
- Financial limitations: Some ships might be great, but way too pricey. Be realistic with your bank account before making a big purchase.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What's the biggest ship that hauls the most?
A: Depends. For sheer hauling size, the Merchantman often comes to mind. But you might find some ships can handle even more, once you do the specific tasks. This all depends.
Q: Which ship can travel across distances efficiently without spending much of my funds or resources?
A: Some choices vary a great deal in the market. Ships like the Black Shark (or another alternative from the Krait design) usually rank really well at that.
The factors affecting travel cost and efficiency might differ as well
Q: How do I prepare to start on a big hauling project?
A: Gather essential tools and goods you plan to sell and be sure to do a lot of preparation on the route you plan on traveling. Be sure your ship is in optimal shape.
Conclusion
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So, there you have it! A look into the best Star Citizen cargo ships. What will your legendary cargo vessel be? Let me know down in the comments (you'll likely discover a huge amount of information). Don't hesitate to ask any more questions; maybe in the comments! Have an excellent voyage across the stars!
