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Star Citizen RSI Constellation Taurus review and gameplay guide. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star breaks down the RSI Constellation Taurus to find out whether this longtime cargo favorite still deserves its reputation. Newer freight ships carry more, offer newer designs, and sometimes cost less. So has the Taurus finally been replaced?

This Factory Service Manual includes the Taurus exterior access points, complete interior layout, stock component analysis, and stock components review covering the power plants, shield, coolers, radar, quantum drive, tractor beam, and a weapons upgrade.This is not a first-impressions review it's a Factory Service Manual inspection.

The RSI Constellation Taurus offers 174 SCU of cargo capacity, a tractor-beam turret, room for a ground vehicle, a protected cargo compartment, and four Size 5 guns under the pilot’s control.

It sounds like the safe choice. But the freight ships around it have changed.

In this video, I break down the Constellation Taurus the Factory Service Manual way. We inspect the ship, analyze its factory configuration, and put it through hauling, combat, and independent contract work in Star Citizen 4.9 in 2026.

• Explore the Taurus exterior access points and five interior sections.
• Analyze its Industrial Grade C factory components.
• Load and unload 111 SCU using the tractor-beam turret.
• Test the separate secure cargo compartment.
• Take the stock Taurus into a fight that nearly destroys it.
• Replace the factory repeaters and return to finish the job.
• Load a Ursa Medivac and Greycat ROC to see what one owner can accomplish with a single ship.

Because by the end of this inspection I realized I had been judging the Taurus only as a freighter. Replacing its cargo capacity is easy. Replacing the number of jobs one owner can accept with it is considerably harder.

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Star Citizen Crusader C2 Hercules review and gameplay guide. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star breaks down the Crusader C2 Hercules to understand its layout, loadout, and real purpose once you stop treating it like a traditional cargo hauler.

This Factory Service Manual video includes the complete ship layout, component access points, stock loadout analysis, and three complete upgrade builds covering the power plant, shields, coolers, radar, quantum drive, and weapons used throughout testing.

This is not a first-impressions review. This is a Factory Service Manual inspection.

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On paper, the C2 Hercules looks simple.

Nearly 700 SCU of cargo capacity. Fast for its size. Powerful shields. A reputation as one of the best freight ships in the game.

But after putting it through cargo operations, combat testing, and real-world hauling, something didn’t add up.

In this video, I break the C2 down the Factory Service Manual way. The Crusader C2 Hercules is one of the best transport ships in Star Citizen 4.9 in 2026.

• Explore the ship layout and access points.
• Analyze the factory component loadout.
• Upgrade the ship with a purpose-built hybrid configuration.
• Test it through cargo operations and combat.
• And finally, sit down with AstroHistorian to uncover what Crusader was actually trying to accomplish with the Hercules.

Because by the end of this inspection, I realized I’d misunderstood this ship from the very beginning.

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Star Citizen Drake Corsair review and gameplay guide. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star breaks down the Drake Interplanetary Corsair to understand its layout, loadout, and real purpose once you stop treating it like a traditional explorer.

Includes full ship layout, component access points, stock loadout analysis, and three complete builds (radar, power plant, shields, coolers, quantum drive, hard points) with the exact configuration used in testing.

This is not a first-impressions review. This is a Factory Service Manual inspection.

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The Drake Corsair is marketed as a long-range exploration ship in Star Citizen 4.9. But when you examine the ship closely, the design choices tell a different story. Limited exploration systems. No built-in medical support. Heavy forward firepower controlled by the pilot.

In this video, I break the Corsair down the Factory Service Manual way.

• We examine the ship layout and access points.
• We analyze the stock component choices and loadout.
• We rebuild it with a purpose-driven hybrid configuration.
• Then we put it through hauling and combat tests to see where it works and where it fails.

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In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star examines Star Citizen's RSI Hermes to uncover the assumptions baked into its layout, components, and workflow. Through real hauling contracts and combat missions, see how this ship performs once things stop going to plan. Plus decide if it earns a spot in the hangar.

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Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations, and upgrade guide for the RSI Hermes in Star Citizen 4.9 in 2026.

This is not a first-impressions review. This is a Factory Service Manual inspection. The RSI Hermes is marketed as a blockade runner built to stay out when other ships turn back. Big cargo. Big living space. A layout that suggests endurance over convenience. But when you stop looking at specs and start looking at decisions, some questions show up.

In this video, I tear the Hermes down the Factory Service Manual way.

• We examine the layout.
• We analyze the stock component choices.
• We rebuild it with intent.
• Then we put it to work hauling freight in a way this ship should be comfortable with.

By the end of this run, we will know whether the Hermes rewards planning and commitment, or whether those assumptions become liabilities once the plan starts to break down.

And we will answer one final question. Does the RSI Hermes is one of the strongest cargo ships in Star Citizen 4.9 in 2026. Does it deserve a spot in my hangar, or not?

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen RSI Hermes ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across hauling cargo, missions, and ship combat.

What you’ll hear in this Star Citizen Hermes upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Hauling test in unique Star Citizen gameplay
• Space combat test Star Citizen ship combat gameplay
• RSI Hermes tractor beam in Star Citizen

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In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star examines Star Citizen's MISC Starlancer MAX to uncover the assumptions baked into its layout, components, and workflow. Through real hauling tests and Operation: Split Horizon, see how this ship performs once missions stop going to plan. Plus decide if it earns a spot in the hangar.

This is not a first-impressions review. This is a Factory Service Manual inspection. The Starlancer MAX is marketed as a long-range hauler built to stay out when other ships turn back. Big cargo. Big living space. A layout that suggests endurance over convenience. But when you stop looking at specs and start looking at decisions, some questions show up.

Listen to the complete, ad-free MISC Starlancer MAX Factory Service Manual on Patreon:

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In this video, I tear the Starlancer MAX down the Factory Service Manual way.

• We examine the layout.
• We analyze the stock component choices.
• We rebuild it with intent.
• Then we put it to work hauling freight in a way this ship should be comfortable with.

Operation: Split Horizon is where the assumptions behind this ship stop being theoretical.

By the end of this run, we will know whether the Starlancer MAX rewards planning and commitment, or whether those assumptions become liabilities once the plan starts to break down.

And we will answer one final question.

Does the Starlancer MAX deserve a spot in my hangar, or not?

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen Starlancer MAX ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across hauling cargo, missions, and ship combat.

What you’ll hear in this Star Citizen Starlancer MAX upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Hauling test in unique Star Citizen gameplay
• The problem with the Starlancer MAX no one talks about

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Discover why the RSI Salvation exists and why so many pilots misunderstand it.In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star puts the Salvation through real work to see what this sixty dollar starter salvager can actually do in Star Citizen.

This is not a brochure review or a meta build guide. It is a field test of how the ship is built, how it operates, and what it is like to live with as a first or only ship.

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Across salvage runs, wreck recovery, a bunker raid, and a combat trial against light fighters, we break down five common assumptions and why each one is wrong. From salvage workflow and component tradeoffs to what happens when stealth fails, you will see where the Salvation holds up and where it does not.

If you are picking a starter ship or learning salvage gameplay, this gives you the full picture.

Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations, and upgrade guide for the Robert Space Industries Salvation in Star Citizen.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re diving in deep to explore the 5 things I got wrong about the Star Citizen RSI Salvation, one of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026, might just be the most misunderstood starter ship in the 'verse.

The RSI Salvation, a lot of folks think a starter salvage ship with a small cargo bay should be overlooked. But nothing could be further from the truth. And the Salvation proves it. She's an excellent starter ship for new players to Star Citizen.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen RSI Salvation ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across salvage missions, bunker missions, and ship combat contracts.

What you’ll hear in this Star Citizen RSI Salvation upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Front-mounted and wing-mounted hardpoint upgrades
• Salvage test, combat test, bunker test, salvage processing test in unique Star Citizen gameplay
• 5 things I got wrong about the RSI Salvation

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Discover the hidden purpose behind the Drake Interplanetary Clipper. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star uncovers the systems, upgrades, and clues that finally reveal what the Clipper was truly built to do in Star Citizen. From component overhauls and hauling tests to combat trials and a full field operation in a hostile bunker, see how this strange vertical ship performs in the real world and why so many pilots have misunderstood its role in the ‘verse.

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Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations, and upgrade guide for the Drake Clipper in Star Citizen.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re diving in deep to explore the 5 Clues, the hidden truth of the Star Citizen Drake Clipper, one of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026, might just be the most misunderstood ship in the 'verse.

The Drake Clipper, a lot of folks think a generalist should be good at everything. But nothing could be further from the truth. And the Clipper proves it. She fights every job she isn’t built for. This is the first moment where the ship stopped arguing with itself. I think I know who this ship was built for. And it is not who most people think!

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen Drake Clipper ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across hauling cargo, bunker missions, and ship combat contracts.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Drake Clipper upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Front-mounted and wing-mounted hardpoint upgrades
• Hauling test, combat test, bunker test, crafting machine test in unique Star Citizen gameplay
• 5 clues that explain the Drake Clipper!

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Discover the truth behind the Anvil Asgard. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star breaks down the systems, Star Citizen Anvil Asgard upgrades, systems, and hidden truths that decide if the Anvil Asgard earns its keep in Star Citizen. From power plants and shields to hauling missions, combat trials, and the epic Operation: Asgard, this deep-dive ship review shows why the Asgard might be more than just a troop carrier and how it performs under real conditions in Star Citizen.

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Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, recommended loadout, and upgrade guide for the Anvil Asgard in Star Citizen 4.9 in 2026.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re tearing into the Anvil Asgard to see what this heavy dropship is really built for.

She’s known for hauling tanks, but can she handle real work?

We’ll test her cargo bay, push her power systems, and put her through combat to find out the five hidden truths that decide whether she earns her place in the fleet.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a full Star Citizen Anvil Asgard ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap key components, and test how this ship performs across hauling, combat, and restoration missions.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Anvil Asgard upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and hardpoint upgrades
• Hauling test, cargo handling challenges, and freight loading using the ATLS
• Combat test featuring Gilly’s Flight School Scenarios 4 and 5
• Operation: Asgard, the seven-hour mission to recover rare Military Grade A components
• Five hidden truths that prove what the Asgard is really made for

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Discover the hidden genius behind the RSI Zeus Mk-II CL. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star breaks down the systems, upgrades, and secrets that make the Zeus CL one of the smartest freighters in Star Citizen. From power plants and shields to hauling tests and combat trials, see how this ship stacks up against the Freelancer MAX and why so many pilots are calling it the best medium hauler in the ‘verse.

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Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations, and upgrade guide for the Zeus MK2 CL in Star Citizen.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re diving in deep to explore the 5 Secrets, the reasons the Star Citizen Zeus MK-II CL, one of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026, might just beat other ships in its class.

The RSI Zeus MK2 CL vs the Freelancer Max...Some say it’s just another mid-size hauler. Some call it a copy. But look closer and you’ll see five secrets that set her apart. Secrets that might just make the Zeus CL better than the old MISC favorite.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen RSI Zeus CL ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across hauling cargo, bounty missions, and ship combat contracts contracts.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen RSI Zeus MK-II CL upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Turret and hardpoint upgrades
• Hauling test, combat test, weapons test, hull repairs with the Cambio SRT in unique Star Citizen gameplay
• 5 Reasons the Zeus CL might beat the Freelancer Max

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The Crusader C1 Spirit might be the most overlooked ship in Star Citizen. On paper she looks like another medium hauler, but look closer and you’ll find five secrets that set her apart from the Cutlass Black. From the tractor beam’s double duty design to her surprising combat grit, this Factory Service Manual puts the C1 Spirit through a full test across upgrades, hauling, and combat to see if she truly earns a place in your hangar.

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Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations, and upgrade guide for the C1 Spirit in Star Citizen.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re diving in deep to explore the 5 Spirit secrets, the reasons the Star Citizen C1 Spirit one of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026, might just beat other ships in its class.

The Crusader C1 Spirit vs the Cutlass Black...Some say it’s just another hauler. Some call it a copy. But look closer and you’ll see five secrets that set her apart. Secrets that might just make the C1 Spirit better than the old Drake favorite.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen C1 Spirit ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across hauling cargo, bounty missions, and ship combat contracts contracts.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Crusader C1 Spirit upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Turret and hardpoint upgrades
• Hauling test, combat test, plus off-grid Star Citizen gameplay
• 5 Reasons the C1 Spirit might beat the Cutlass Black

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Everyone thinks they know the Cutlass Black. The outlaw hauler, the starter gunship, the ship everyone’s flown at least once. But after all these years what’s the real reason Star Citizen pilots keep coming back to her? This Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star puts the Cutty to the test through upgrades, hauling, and combat to uncover the five reasons she still rules the verse.

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Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations, and upgrade guide for the Cutty Black in Star Citizen.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re diving in deep to explore the 5 reason the Drake Cutlass Black still rules the 'verse, one of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across hauling cargo, bounty missions, and ship combat contracts contracts.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Drake Cutlass Black upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Turret and hardpoint upgrades
• Hauling test, combat test, plus off-grid Star Citizen gameplay
• 5 Reasons the Drake Cutlass Black still rules the 'verse in Star Citizen!

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The MISC Prospector is the ship every miner starts with, but few truly master. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star teams up with RedMonsterSC to uncover five secrets only the pros know about mining in Star Citizen. From hidden upgrade paths to real-world extraction tests, this deep-dive explores what makes the Prospector one of the most trusted ships in the verse and how to unlock its full potential.

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Including Red Monster's and Dusty's upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations for the MISC PROSPECTOR!

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen's MISC Prospector, a ship review, upgrades guide, and mining guide. We’ll examine the Prospector’s internals, swap out critical components, and put it to work in a real-world mining op with help from Red Monster SC.

Featuring Red Monster SC! [https://www.redmonstergaming.com]

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re tearing down the MISC Prospector, the most trusted solo mining ship in Star Citizen. One of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Prospector upgrade guide:

• Full component layout and internal walkthrough
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Modular mining head customization and module setup
• Full mining test with high-yield rock extraction
• Bonus: 5 Secrets only pro miners know about the MISC Prospector!
• Special Guest: Red Monster SC joins the video to share his expert mining loadouts

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The MISC Hull A is the smallest of MISC’s haulers, but it carries the heart of a workhorse. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star breaks down five secrets pro haulers know about turning this compact cargo ship into a true money-maker. From smart upgrades to real-world contract tests and a full combat run, this deep-dive shows why the Hull A might be the best first step into Star Citizen’s hauling career.

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Includes Dusty's upgrade notes, component map, and ship component recommendations for this MISC Hull A!

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re exploring the MISC Hull A. One of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across cargo, combat, and hauling missions.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Hull A upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Hardpoint changes with CF-117 Bulldog laser repeaters
• MISC Hull A cargo hauling mission contract test and cargo grid loading
• Combat test: Testing out the shields and quantum drive in the Star Citizen Gilly missions number 5 against multiple opponents
• Bonus: 5 Secrets only pro haulers know about the MISC Hull A!

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The Consolidated Outland Nomad is the ship most pilots underestimate until they fly one. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star digs into five surprising reasons this small hauler punches far above its weight. From smart upgrades to cargo tricks and combat tests against ships twice its size, this deep-dive proves why the Nomad deserves a second look for pilots who want freedom, flexibility, and a ship that feels like home.

Listen to the complete, ad-free Consolidated Outland Nomad Factory Service Manual on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/Thrusters_and_Dust/posts/5-surprising-you-156798897

Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations for the Consolidated Outland Nomad in Star Citizen.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re living life in the Consolidated Outland Nomad. One of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across cargo, combat, and hauling missions.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Nomad upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Hardpoint changes with Deadbolt 3 laser canons
• Remote turret changes with Attrition-3 laser repeaters
• CO Nomad cargo hauling mission contract test and cockpit-only loading
• Combat test: Taking down an Argo MOLE, MISC Razors and more in the Star Citizen Gilly missions number 4 again stealth opponents
• Bonus: 5 Surprising Things the NOMAD does better than you think!

Main channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thrusters-and-dust⁠⁠⁠

Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/thrustersanddust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube LIVE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thrusters-and-Dust-LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project.

Made by the Community.

Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Most pilots think they know the Drake Vulture. They don’t. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star digs into three salvage secrets hiding in plain sight that can completely change how you run recovery ops in Star Citizen. This small Drake ship might just be the one that makes you the most money.

Listen to the complete, ad-free Drake Vulture Factory Service Manual on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/Thrusters_and_Dust/posts/most-pilots-dont-156798882

Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations for this ship.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re diving in deep to expose the salvage secrets buried in the Drake Vulture, one of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across salvage, salvage contracts, and Star Citizen Org salvage operations gameplay.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Drake Vulture upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Salvager tool the Deadbolt canons
• Salvage modules testing and upgrades
• 3 hidden secrets you didn't know about when salvaging with the Drake Vulture

Main channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thrusters-and-dust⁠⁠⁠

Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/thrustersanddust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube LIVE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thrusters-and-Dust-LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#starcitizen #starcitizenguide #starcitizenships

Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project.

Made by the Community.

Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Most pilots think they know the Argo RAFT. They don’t. Hidden beneath its cargo pods are a few surprises most haulers never notice. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star digs into the five secrets that make the RAFT one of the most overlooked workhorses in Star Citizen. From the mysterious “magic elevator” to its unexpected combat durability, this deep dive proves the RAFT is far more capable than its simple frame suggests.

Listen to the complete, ad-free Argo RAFT Factory Service Manual on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠

https://www.patreon.com/Thrusters_and_Dust/posts/5-hidden-secrets-156798887

Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations for this ship.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re diving in deep to expose the secrets hidden in the Argo Raft, one of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026.

I apologize for not doing great job showing the 5 Secrets throughout the video. I teased the secrets in the first 17 seconds. They are:

1. The magic elevator
2. Tractor beam doesn't tell you which box is for which contract
3. There is no 3rd physical shield
4. You can't easily reach the top turret for manually swapping components
5. This ship can actually tank.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across cargo, combat, and ground mining missions.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Argo RAFT upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Hardpoint changes with CF-117 Bulldog laser repeaters
• Remote turret changes with CF-337 Panther laser repeaters
• Argo Tractor tractor beam gameplay swapping the remote turret guns
• Argo RAFT cargo hauling, missions, freight elevators, and loading cargo
• Combat test: Taking down a Anvil Arrow, Mustang Alpha and more in the Star Citizen 4.9 Gilly missions
• Bonus: 5 hidden secrets you may not know about the Argo RAFT

Main channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thrusters-and-dust⁠⁠⁠

Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/thrustersanddust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube LIVE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thrusters-and-Dust-LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#starcitizen #starcitizenguide #starcitizenships

Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project.

Made by the Community.

Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Most pilots overlook the Drake Cutter, but that’s their mistake. This little ship hides more potential than anyone gives it credit for. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star tears into the Cutter to uncover what makes it one of the most adaptable starter ships in Star Citizen. From hidden upgrades to real combat grit, this deep dive proves the Cutter can punch way above its weight.

Listen to the complete, ad-free Drake Cutter Factory Service Manual on Patreon:⁠

https://www.patreon.com/Thrusters_and_Dust/posts/this-starter-its-156798899

Includes Dusty’s upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations for this ship.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re cracking open the Drake Cutter, one of the ships featured in Star Citizen 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across cargo, combat, and ground mining missions.

What you’ll hear in this Star Citizen Drake Cutter upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Hardpoint changes with Attrition laser repeaters
• Vanduul-made Arrow-1 missile swap
• Ground mining with ATLS GEO
• Combat test: Taking down a Vanguard and a Gladius in the 890 Jump mission
• Bonus: Some hidden details you may not know about the Drake Cutter

Main channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thrusters-and-dust⁠⁠⁠

Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/thrustersanddust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube LIVE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thrusters-and-Dust-LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#starcitizen #starcitizenguide #starcitizenships

Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project.

Made by the Community.

Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

The Drake Golem isn't just a mining starter. It's a test of skill. Most pilots see a cheap miner. The pros see something far more interesting. In this Factory Service Manual, Dusty Star tears down the Golem to reveal how much potential hides behind its modest frame. From combat-ready upgrades to pro-level mining module setups, this little ship might be the best value Drake ever built.

Listen to the complete, ad-free Drake Golem Factory Service Manual on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/Thrusters_and_Dust/posts/drake-golem-best-156798871

Includes Dusty's upgrade notes, component map, and part recommendations for this ship.

Welcome to the hangar. I’m Dusty Star, and today we’re cracking open the Drake Golem, one of the newest starter mining ships in 4.9 in Star Citizen 2026.

This Factory Service Manual episode is a deep-dive Star Citizen ship review and upgrade guide. We’ll walk through every system, swap out key components, and test how this ship performs across mining, combat, and utility missions.

What you’ll see in this Star Citizen Drake Golem upgrade guide:

• Full component layout with bay access
• Power plant, shield, quantum drive, and cooler upgrades
• Hardpoint changes with Attrition laser repeaters
• Vanduul-made Arrow-1 missile swap
• Laranite mining with FLTR-XL + Focus III modules
• Combat test: Taking down a Mustang and Prospector in a VLRT bounty
• Bonus test: Bunker mission and how much loot this miner can haul

Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrusters-and-dust

Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/thrustersanddust⁠⁠⁠

YouTube LIVE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thrusters-and-Dust-LIVE⁠⁠

#starcitizen #starcitizenships #starcitizenguide

Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project.

Made by the Community.

Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC