Are you ready to dive into the world of space salvaging? Today, we’re exploring the essential steps and equipment needed for efficient salvaging with the Vulture in space.

From acquiring the ship to locating valuable panels and upgrading your tools, this guide will cover all you need to get started.

Salvage operations are challenging but rewarding. By following the right steps and using the correct equipment, you can maximize your haul and efficiency. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned pro, this guide offers valuable insights to improve your salvaging strategies.

Key Takeaways

• Acquire the Vulture from Lville City on Hurston.
• Upgrade your ship with essential modules for better efficiency.
• Locate high-value salvageable panels in specific space locations.

Getting a Vulture

Buying In-Game

To get your Vulture, you need to head to Hurston planet, specifically Lorville City. Open your map and set a route to Hurston.

Upon arrival, head to the spaceport, exit the elevator, and follow signs to the consoles labeled for spawning and storing ships. Look to your right for a shop named “New Deal”.

Here, using the left console, select the Drake manufacturer and then choose the Drake Vulture. It costs around 2.7 million credits with various upgrades.

Enhancing for Better Performance

Next, you need to upgrade your Vulture for more efficient salvaging. Start by getting an Atlas Quantum Drive from H L5 station.

Fly there, store your ship, and locate the Platinum Bay store in the gallery to find the Quantum Drives, costing about 17K credits.

For scrapping modules, head to Arco planet and its Bini Point Station. At its Platinum Bay store, you can buy the needed scrapping modules.

Focus on purchasing abrade modules and optionally, a tractor beam module for efficiency.

Open your mobiglass, go to the vehicle manager, and equip your new modules by selecting your Vulture and then your desired upgrades. These changes will significantly enhance your salvaging operations.

Locating Salvageable Panels

Finding Panels in Space

Panels can usually be found near various space stations with L1 or L2 markers.

For example, at Crew L1, a panel signature of 8,000 units can be detected right after leaving the hangar. In addition to this, other viable locations include the Aaron Halo asteroid belt in the Stanton system and near the planet Yela.

A precise method for locating panels involves jumping from Grim Hex to Crew L2 and stopping the quantum jump at approximately 750,000 kilometers. This point is almost halfway to Crew L2 and often reveals multiple useful panels.

Location	Description
Crew L1	Panels found right after exiting the hanger
Aaron Halo Belt	Located around the Stanton system
Between Grim Hex – L2	Panels visible around 750,000 kilometers into the jump

Scanning and Locating Techniques

To scan for panels effectively, utilize the scanning function on your ship by pressing “M” to enter salvage mode.

Switch between scrapping modules using the right mouse click. Adjust the laser settings by holding Left Alt and pressing keys like D or A to use either side’s laser, or S to use both.

Techniques for beam adjustments include:

• Beam Width Adjustment: Scroll the mouse wheel while holding Left Alt to change the width.
• Beam Axis Exchange: Press right click while holding Left Alt to switch the axis.

These efficient methods allow for quick and accurate detection of salvageable panels, improving the overall success of salvage operations.

Rescuing Programs

Arranging Containers in the Bay

For the most efficient salvaging operation, arrange the containers properly in the bay. This helps in maximizing delivery in one go.

When stacking boxes, use a tractor beam for better precision. Remember, organization is key to a successful operation.

Steps to arrange containers:

1. Use a Tractor Beam – Move boxes accurately within the bay.
2. Optimize Space – Place boxes tightly together to use the available space better.
3. Secure Properly – Make sure the containers are stable and won’t shift during transport.

Offloading Recovered Items

Recycled materials need to be sold at designated areas. This ensures you get the most value for your salvaged items.

When ready to offload, transport these items to a suitable recycling station.

Important locations for selling:

• Specialized Stations – Usually marked and easy to locate within stations.
• Local Markets – Often offer competitive prices for recycled goods.

To begin selling:

1. Locate the Sales Kiosk – Find the terminals marked for recycled materials.
2. Sell Efficiently – Sell your entire haul in one transaction to save time.
3. Monitor Prices – Keep an eye on the market trends for getting the best deals.

Essential Gear

Beverages and Gravity Manipulator

To start, you will need something to drink and a gravity manipulator.

The gravity manipulator is used to move boxes. You can choose a larger, expensive one or go for a smaller multi-tool with an attachment, which is perfect for beginners.

Step-by-Step Enhancements

Acquiring and Fitting a ‘Quan’ Drive

To enhance the efficiency of your Vulture, getting a Quan drive is crucial.

First, navigate to Hurston’s Lorville City. Use the map to locate Hurston and choose the Lorville icon to set your route.

On arriving at Lorville Spaceport, exit the elevator and head towards the ship spawning consoles. Look for the “New Deal” store to purchase a Vulture for approximately 2.7 million credits.

Once you acquire the Vulture, the next step is to purchase the Atlas Quan drive.

For this part, you need to fly to H L5 station. After docking and storing your ship, head to Platinum Bay, the store for ship parts. Here, you can buy the Atlas Quan drive for around 17,000 credits.

Buying Scrapping Modules

The next crucial upgrade is the scrapping modules.

Travel to ArcCorp’s Bini Point Station, located above ArcCorp planet. Upon arrival, dock and store your ship then navigate to the gallery where you will find Platinum Bay.

This store sells scrapping modules essential for efficient salvaging. Purchase two Torvas and one Abrade scrapping modules. These ensure quicker and more effective extraction of salvage materials.

Setting Up the Vehicle Loadout

To configure your Vulture’s loadout, open the mobiglass interface and select the “Vehicles” option.

From here, choose the appropriate ship, in this case, the Drake Vulture. Under the systems section, you will find options to select your components such as the Quan drive and shields.

Remove any existing drives and shields and install the Atlas Quan drive. For scrapping, navigate to the utility tab and ensure your chosen modules, such as Abrades and a tractor beam, are equipped.

This setup maximizes efficiency, allowing you to quickly switch between scrapping and salvaging modes.

Salvage Methods

Key Shortcuts for Quick Salvage

To start salvaging, press M on your keyboard. This activates salvage mode.

To switch between the scrapping tools such as braids, trowels, or tractor beams, use the right-click button on your mouse. This is called cycling tool mode.

For specific tool usage, the left and right sides of your salvage laser can be controlled separately.

Hold Left Alt and press D to operate the right side or A for the left side. To use both simultaneously, hold Left Alt and press S.

You can also modify the distance between the beams for better precision.

Hold Left Alt and scroll the mouse wheel to adjust the beam width. Press right-click while holding Left Alt to change the beam’s axis.

Balancing Speed with Material Collection

When choosing tools for salvaging, it’s crucial to decide between speed and the amount of material you gather.

The abrasives are effective for collecting a lot of material but are slower. On the other hand, trowels are faster, but they gather less material.

A common setup involves using an abrasive alongside a tractor beam to maximize efficiency.

This combination allows quicker material handling without a significant loss in collected resources.