Hermes

Fly, load and return in the Hermes without blocking its working aisle.

Finish a modest internal-cargo delivery while separating flight, tractor operation and the receiving handoff.

SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources. Hull-specific facts: CIG RSI Hermes Q&A, source checked 20 October 2026; development-intent caveat retained , reviewed 20 October 2026; source only, no gameplay test.

1. STEP 1

   Read the job and rehearse the access route

   Use the actual retrieved Hermes, not an Apollo walkthrough. Check the intended freight, rear loading route and walking access to components and stations before accepting more cargo.

   Ready when: You can reach the station and exit route without climbing over the planned load.

   Why it matters

   The Hermes Q&A identifies a separate chassis and internal cargo, with central floorspace kept for access. Do not fill that space with unsecured overflow or infer vehicle clearance from total SCU. This is source-checked planning, not a current-build interior map.

   Open the practical guide
2. STEP 2

   Prove one box before filling the hold

   Follow the linked cargo guide’s existing tractor control cards on one supported container. Read the selected object and actual placement feedback; stop if it blocks access or will not secure.

   Ready when: The first intended box is visibly placed, the walking route remains usable and you know how to remove it again.

   Why it matters

   The Q&A describes a rail-mounted tractor with selectable positions. It does not establish a current deploy/rail hotkey, mass threshold or exact crate arrangement. Read the current station prompt and your saved binding instead of trying random mode keys.

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3. STEP 3

   Hand off between pilot and tractor work deliberately

   Solo: finish the parked flight check before moving to the co-pilot or rear tractor station, and return to the pilot seat before departure. Crew: have the handler call the load secured, people clear and ramp ready.

   Ready when: Everyone can name the active operator, cargo state and clear departure route.

   Why it matters

   If a station has no usable control, check its actual power/interface and the current advisory, then use an available supported handling method. Do not advertise remote pilot control from a tractor station or apply Apollo medical instructions to this hull.

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4. STEP 4

   Check power, protection and clearance before lifting

   Use the first-flight clearance and departure cards, then inspect actual power, shield and operating-mode indications before leaving services. Keep a route back and a reserve instead of treating the blockade-runner description as invulnerability.

   Ready when: Clearance, a usable departure path and the intended operating state are confirmed before movement.

   Why it matters

   The Q&A does not call the Hermes a dogfighter. If threatened, prioritise an escape and destination plan; do not promise a shield strength, automatic turret behaviour or protection while a pilot is away handling freight.

   Open the practical guide
5. STEP 5

   Count the destination handoff before starting another job

   Land using the receiving port’s offered process, stop safely, unload the named freight and inspect the accepted contract completion. Then check remaining freight, fuel and condition for the return.

   Ready when: The receiving objective, retained cargo and readiness for another leg are separately verified.

   Why it matters

   A box in a hangar is not necessarily submitted. A role label does not prove docking-collar compatibility, storage acceptance or profit. Use the actual terminal and keep trade stock separate from contract freight.

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