Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video shows how you can learn how to pilot your ship in combat and is a part of my quick start gaming guide - linked below:

robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/quick-start-gaming-guide-v-2-6-2

The bigger the ship, the better it is but also more expensive it is to upgrade, repair and replace if it destroyed. In Star Citizen you may have to use your Aurora MR or Mustang Alpha longer than you expect, to keep your economy sustainable. This video shows how much a beginner ship can improve by upgrading it with military components.

AC using unmodded Aurora MR:
youtube.com/watch?v=Wj1HP1JiBZE)

A note on weapons: Energy weapons damage shields most and ballistic weapons damage armor most. A mix of weapon types are advised.

A note on ship items: When choosing items, look to the item type. Military is generally better to use if you plan to fight it out. Grade A items is the best but is very expensive and may not be worth is, maybe a class B is plenty enough.

A current ship componentlist made by Hellshavoc published on reddit:

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lR3xKeWp_zhkwGj2UyNBdKbuYJMyuWTozKa3oKOwBr0/edit#gid=0