Ships & Vehicles
- Ship databases & loadout planners
- https://www.erkul.games/live/calculator
Real-time ship loadout planner and DPS calculator. - https://www.spviewer.eu/
Deep ship performance statistics and comparisons (Inc Armor).
- https://www.erkul.games/live/calculator
- Fleet Management:
- https://hangar.link/
Excellent fleet tracker that lets visualize your entire fleet. - https://ccugame.app/your-items/fleet
Simple CCU chain planner and fleet overview.
- https://hangar.link/
Economy & Trading Tools
- UEX Corp — https://uexcorp.space/ The most comprehensive economy tool: commodity prices, trade routes, trends, refinery yields, marketplace for items/vehicles, and supply/demand data. Often considered the gold standard for live trading intel.
- SC Trade Tools — https://sc-trade.tools/home Optimized trade route finder with ship-specific filters, item locator (FPS gear, components, equipment), and best-buyer tools. Partnered with UEX for data.
Cargo & Specialized Tools
- SC Cargo Grid Viewer — https://sc-cargo.space/ Visualizes and compares cargo grids (including 3D/interactive canvas) — essential for haulers and traders.
- SC Cargo Grid Optimizer — https://sc-cargo-grid-optimizer.alwaysdata.net/ Helps maximize cargo space and plan efficient loading.
Maps & Locations
(VerseGuide, starmap tools, POI/wreck finders, quantum route planners, contested zone timers, etc.)
- VerseGuide — https://verseguide.com/ Excellent personal travel guide: POI finder, popular locations, saved spots, and optimal flight path/quantum route generator. Great for exploration, wrecks, and general navigation.
- ARK Starmap (Official) — https://robertsspaceindustries.com/starmap Interactive official 3D starmap of the entire universe.
- Star Citizen Wiki: Contested Zones — https://starcitizen.tools/Contested_Zones Details on Pyro contested zones, loot, boards, executive hangars, and related mechanics (pair with community maps from Reddit/Spectrum for timers and layouts).
Additional tips: For contested zone specific maps, players often share updated versions on Reddit (search “Contested Zone maps”). Quantum route planning is well-covered in VerseGuide; wreck/POI hunting also benefits from VerseGuide and wiki salvage/exploration pages.
Professions & Gameplay Loops
Mining (laser/ROC/ship, refining, quantanium routes, loadouts)
- Regolith.rocks — https://regolith.rocks/ Collaborative mining tool for surveys, ore data, refining calculators, loadout planner, and multi-crew organization. (Note: Scheduled to shut down June 1, 2026 – great while it lasts; users are seeking alternatives.)
- UEX Corp (Mining/Refineries section) — https://uexcorp.space/mining/refineries Best refinery yield calculator, commodity data, and integrated mining/refining tools.
- SC Trade Tools — https://sc-trade.tools/ (partnered with UEX) Trade routes + mining-adjacent commodity data.
- RedMonsterGaming Mining Cheat Sheets — https://redmonstergaming.com/mining-cheat-sheets/ Supplemental charts and quick-reference guides.
- Star Citizen Wiki: Guide:Mining — https://starcitizen.tools/Guide:Mining Official-style wiki guide covering hand, vehicle, and ship mining.
Salvage (ship scraping, hand salvage, multi-tool/Cambio tools, wreck sites)
- Regolith.rocks (Salvage section) — https://regolith.rocks/ Supports salvage ore data, wreck surveying, and organization tools (same note on shutdown).
- Star Citizen Wiki: Guide:Salvaging — https://starcitizen.tools/Guide:Salvaging Detailed guide on ship salvage modes, hand tools (Cambio-Lite SRT, Cambio SRT), and finding wrecks via contracts/scanning.
- UEX Corp — https://uexcorp.space/ (RMC/CM selling data) For scrap material prices and marketplace.
- SC Trade Tools — https://sc-trade.tools/ Useful for selling salvaged commodities.
Additional: Look for community wreck location roundups on Reddit or VerseGuide.com for POI/wreck finders.
Crafting & Manufacturing (blueprints, fabricators, resource tracking, SC-Craft.Tools-style databases)
- SC-Craft.Tools — https://sc-craft.tools/ Comprehensive crafting database with 1000+ blueprints, ingredients, quality effects, mission drops, and fabricator planning.
- SC Crafter — https://www.sccrafter.com/ Blueprint finder showing materials, quality impacts on stats, and mission sources.
- SCMDB — https://scmdb.net/ Item and crafting-related data (frequently mentioned as a solid all-around database).
- Star Citizen Wiki Crafting pages (search for blueprints/fabricators) In-game mechanics explanations.
Trading & Hauling / Cargo / Courier (routes, commodity prices, delivery missions)
- UEX Corp — https://uexcorp.space/ (especially /trade/routes and /trade/trends) Best-in-class commodity prices, route planner, supply/demand, and marketplace.
- SC Trade Tools — https://sc-trade.tools/ (trade-routes) Optimized route finder with ship-specific filters and item database.
- Star Citizen Wiki: Commodities / Trading guides — https://starcitizen.tools/
Pro tip: These two (UEX + SC Trade) are the current gold standard and often partner together.
Exploration & Science (scanning, data running, mapping)
- VerseGuide — https://verseguide.com/ POI finder, including caves and exploration locations (frequently recommended with mining/salvage).
- ARK Starmap (Official) — https://robertsspaceindustries.com/starmap Interactive universe map.
- Star Citizen Wiki: Exploration / Scanning pages Mechanics and guides.
(Note: Full data running/science loops are still emerging/limited in 4.7 – focus on scanning tools and mapping for now.)
Security & Bounty Hunting (PVE/PVP bounties, mercenary work)
- Star Citizen Wiki: Contract / Bounty Hunter — https://starcitizen.tools/Contract Bounty and mercenary contract overviews.
- Erkul.games (loadouts for combat ships) — Cross-link from Ships section.
- Community guides on bunker missions, FPS bounties, and reputation grinding (search Reddit/YouTube for current patch specifics).
Medical & Rescue
- Star Citizen Wiki: Medical ships / Medical Gameplay Guide to medpens, stabilization, ships like Cutlass Red, and rescue beacons.
- Official Medical Gameplay Guide (RSI) — Search Comm-Link for latest.
(Current loop is relatively light; focus on ships and basic stabilization tools.)
Engineering & Repair / Refuel / Rearm
- Star Citizen Wiki pages on repair tools (Cambio SRT, multi-tool attachments) and engineering gameplay.
- Guides for RR&R (Repair-Refuel-Rearm) stations at major landing zones.
- Cross-link to ship loadout tools for component repair considerations.
(Engineering is expanding in 4.7 – emphasize handheld tools and future Vulcan/Crucible-style support.)
Racing & Sports
- Omega Aerosports — https://omegaaerosports.org/ (if still active) or search for current racing orgs/events.
- In-game racing missions and leaderboards.
- Erkul.games for racing-optimized ship loadouts.
(Community-driven; check Spectrum or Reddit for active race series.)
Combat (ship dogfighting, FPS/bunkers)
- Erkul.games — https://www.erkul.games DPS calculator, loadout builder, and ship comparisons – essential for combat setups.
- Star Citizen Wiki: Combat / FPS guides
- YouTube channels and community guides for dogfighting (decoupled mode, power management) and bunker/FPS tactics.
Other / Emerging (piracy/smuggling, base building/construction, farming)
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- Base Building / Construction: Star Citizen Wiki: Base building — https://starcitizen.tools/Base_building (early concepts with Pioneer, construction drones, etc.).
- SCMDB / SC-Craft.Tools for resource tracking tied to emerging loops.
- VerseGuide or community POI finders for smuggling/piracy hotspots.
- Farming and niche loops are still pre-release – link to official roadmap and wiki for future updates.
Extra
Guides & Tutorials
(New player starters, profession deep-dives, keybinds, patch-specific tips, YouTube/Reddit roundups.)
- Official Getting Started Guide — https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025028633-Getting-Started-in-the-Verse RSI’s recommended beginner resource.
- Star Citizen Wiki: New Player Guide — https://starcitizen.tools/Guide:New_Player_Guide Comprehensive community-written guide covering basics in the order new players ask questions.
- Star Citizen Wiki: Guides Category — https://starcitizen.tools/Category:Guides Profession deep-dives, mechanics explanations, and how-tos.
- RSI New Player Guide (Comm-Link) — https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18381-New-Player-Guide Official overview with tips and links to the Welcome Hub.
Content Creators
- SaltEMike https://www.youtube.com/@SaltEMike (Leans Cynical) Straightforward weekly reviews, reactions to monthly reports, guides, and honest takes on patches/news. Great for staying updated without hype.
- Cpt_Foxyloxy https://www.youtube.com/@Cpt_Foxyloxyn-(Very Positive) In-depth testing, subscriber flair showcases, patch updates, and effort-heavy practical content. Known for figuring out workarounds and detailed breakdowns.
- Loud Guns https://www.youtube.com/@LoudGuns (Neutral) High-quality guides and tutorials (especially industrial gameplay like mining/salvage), theorycrafting, and org-based gameplay. Practical and informative
- Space Tomato (and Space Tomato Too) https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceTomato (Middle of Road) Deep dives into features, 2026 roadmap discussions, honest state-of-the-game talks, and big-picture analysis. Often collaborative.
Star Citizen Official Sites
All links below are official RSI/Cloud Imperium resources. Always check the latest patch notes and roadmap for current development status.
Main RSI Website & Account
- Roberts Space Industries (Main Site): https://robertsspaceindustries.com The official homepage for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
- Account / My Hangar: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/account/pledges View your pledges, ships, items, and hangar contents.
- Pledge Store / Store: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge Buy ships, packages, and other items (game packages, upgrades, etc.).
- Download / RSI Launcher: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/download Official download page for the game launcher and client.
Development & Roadmap
- Development Roadmap (Board): https://robertsspaceindustries.com/roadmap/board/1-Star-Citizen High-level overview of upcoming features and progress.
- Release View: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/roadmap/release-view Shows planned features for the next ~3 months of Persistent Universe updates.
- Progress Tracker: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/roadmap/progress-tracker/teams Detailed team-by-team progress tracking.
- Patch Notes: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/patch-notes Official patch notes for all recent alpha releases (e.g., Alpha 4.7.x).
Communication & News
- Comm-Link (News & Transmissions): https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link All official news, videos, developer updates, and announcements.
- Spectrum Dispatch: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch In-lore stories and lore-focused articles.
- DevTracker: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/community/devtracker Track developer posts and activity across Spectrum.
In-Game Universe & Lore
- ARK Starmap: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/starmap Official interactive 3D starmap of the Star Citizen universe.
- Galactapedia: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia Official in-universe encyclopedia and lore repository.
Community & Support
- Spectrum (Forums & Chat): https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum Official community forums, chat, and player discussions (in-game and web).
- Issue Council: https://issue-council.robertsspaceindustries.com Report bugs, vote on issues, and track community-reported problems.
- Support Knowledge Base: https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us Help articles, FAQs, troubleshooting, and account support.
- Pledges FAQ: https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013194987-Pledges-FAQ Everything about pledges, ships, and buying.
- Loaner Ship Matrix: https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003093114-Loaner-Ship-Matrix Official list of loaner ships provided for pledged vehicles.
Other Useful Official Pages
- Feature List (Current Game Features): https://robertsspaceindustries.com/feature-list Overview of what you can currently do in the alpha.
- Public Telemetry: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/telemetry RSI’s public performance/FPS data from players.
- Fan Kit: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/fankit Official logos, fonts, and assets for content creators (login required).

