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Drake Interplanetary

Vulture

Light Salvage

FLIGHT READY IN MATRIX

Designed by Drake Interplanetary for light salvage. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.

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Vulture
Official reference image, shown in its original proportions. Image provenance
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Matrix size

Small

Length × beam × height

34 m × 16 m × 9 m

At a glance

Dated source references, checked 2026-10-20. Design and conditional claims are labelled. Each card has one supporting-details section for conditions and evidence.

Crew and living

Advertised crew
1
Sleeping berths
1
Supporting details and sources

Advertised crew

1

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Sleeping berths

1

Long Haul Capable explicitly describes a full-size bunk. The same singular bunk appears in indexed CIG brochure text, but opening the mirrored PDF failed. Do not claim the PDF was fully inspected or a current-build count was measured. Reference count only; bed logout, guest permissions and current functionality were not tested.

Latest known value · Current published reference · Not verified in current gameplay

Pilot control

Pilot weapons
2 × CF-117 Bulldog Repeater (S1)
Supporting details and sources

Pilot weapons

2 × CF-117 Bulldog Repeater (S1)

Current top-level direct gun mounts and their fitted children match the extracted direct pilot-gun count. Remote turret slaving is a separate documented assignment; a crew operator may override it.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Cargo and carried craft

Cargo (SCU)
12 SCU
Supporting details and sources

Cargo (SCU)

12 SCU

Latest build extracted cargo capacity in SCU, not door clearance or a guarantee that a single crate of this volume fits. Earlier matrix reference: 12 SCU.

Latest known value · Current published reference

More specifications and source notes
Total bed objects (not berth capacity)
1
Bed objects without medical tier
1
Advertised minimum crew
1
Operating station / seat count
1
Special equipment / features
Baler Salvage Head
Cargo arrangement / crate limits
1 extracted grid records; largest listed crate 8 SCU
Fuel / quantum information
Hydrogen capacity (source-native units); Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units); Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units); +1 more
Defenses / countermeasures
Extracted shield HP: 4320
Release / availability status
flight-ready
Length (m)
34 m
Beam (m)
16 m
Height (m)
9 m
Listed mass (kg)
182,983 kg
Listed SCM speed (m/s)
200 m/s
Listed maximum speed (m/s)
1,100 m/s
Listed pitch (degrees/s)
55 degrees/s
Listed yaw (degrees/s)
55 degrees/s
Listed roll (degrees/s)
125 degrees/s
Specification details and sources

Total bed objects (not berth capacity)

1

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Bed objects without medical tier

1

Raw bed objects without a functional medical tier, NOT sleeping capacity: includes bunk objects and may include medical-looking objects without medical function.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Advertised minimum crew

1

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Operating station / seat count

1

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Special equipment / features

Baler Salvage Head

Exact listed utility mounts; current function and station access need the hull-specific source.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Cargo arrangement / crate limits

1 extracted grid records; largest listed crate 8 SCU

Grid records can repeat shared templates. Not a vehicle clearance or a verified largest fit.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Fuel / quantum information

Hydrogen capacity (source-native units): 4.8; Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units): 20; Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units): 0.9; Extracted quantum range (m): 155172413793

Versioned fitted drive/configuration; calculated range is not a measured route or safety reserve. Unlabelled capacity units are not reinterpreted as litres.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Defenses / countermeasures

Extracted shield HP: 4320

Configured shield total is not a damage immunity or a duration under fire.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Release / availability status

flight-ready

Matrix release status does not establish in-game shop stock or a purchase entitlement.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Length (m)

34 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Beam (m)

16 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Height (m)

9 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed mass (kg)

182,983 kg

Official matrix kg, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed SCM speed (m/s)

200 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed maximum speed (m/s)

1,100 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed pitch (degrees/s)

55 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed yaw (degrees/s)

55 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed roll (degrees/s)

125 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Not yet documented

Unknown does not mean absent.

  • Medical beds: Unknown
  • Treatment tier: Unknown
  • Regeneration range: Unknown
  • Treatment / imprint / MedGel requirements: Unknown
  • Ore capacity (SCU): Unknown
  • Largest verified vehicle fit: Unknown
  • Vehicle space: Unknown
  • Documented fit examples: Unknown
  • Hangar / carried-craft capacity: Unknown
  • Snub / docking compatibility: Unknown
  • Included craft: Unknown
  • Pledge package contents: Unknown
  • Crew weapons: Unknown
  • Missiles and torpedoes: Unknown
  • Point defense: Unknown
  • Solo use: Unknown
  • Build-listed crew minimum (source definition): Unknown
  • Build-listed crew maximum (source definition): Unknown
  • Passenger / jump seats: Unknown
  • Captain’s quarters: Unknown
  • Interior rooms / arrangement: Unknown
  • Living facilities: Unknown
  • Entrances / exits: Unknown
  • Refuel other craft: Unknown
  • Repair other craft: Unknown
  • Restock / rearm other craft: Unknown
Weapon mounts, fitted items and control stations (2 rows)

Direct mounts and pilot-slaved remote turrets are different assignments. See Pilot-controlled armament for documented slaving and crew override. Mount size alone does not establish installed gun size.

Vulture: weapon reference
Mount / groupSize / mountsFitted items per mountControl evidence
VariPuck S1 Gimbal Mount weaponsSize 1 · 2 mounts · quantity 1
  • CF-117 Bulldog Repeater · size 1 · 1 per mount
Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment
Baler Salvage Head utility itemsSize 2 · 2 mounts · quantity 1No child loadout suppliedUtility station · Source group label
Full equipment and technical reference

Open to load this ship only.

Current equipped turrets (4 stations)

4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. A bridge-controllable flag alone does not identify the pilot as operator. Documented pilot slaving is described separately above.

  • VariPuck S1 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
    • CF-117 Bulldog Repeater · size 1
  • VariPuck S1 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
    • CF-117 Bulldog Repeater · size 1
  • Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher: Operator not established
    • Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher: Operator not established

      Reviewed ship fact contributions

      Current independent corrections are reflected in the facts above and in catalog search, filters and comparison. Imported reference data and immutable review history stay intact. Material corrections earn current hull credit once per contributor and independent reviewer, not per revision. Existing private ship wishlists can receive one in-app notice; no email is sent.

      Plan a useful session
      YOUR FIRST USEFUL SESSION

      Run one Vulture batch from cockpit to a clear output.

      Rehearse the solo working loop, stop production deliberately, and account for a real delivered batch.

      SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources. Hull-specific facts: CIG Ship Matrix: hull roles and medical descriptions, checked 19 October 2026 , reviewed 2026-10-19.

      1. STEP 1

        Rehearse cockpit to output before buying a job

        While safely parked, locate the output controls and place your handling tool where you can access it. Return to the cockpit and open the existing salvage control lesson.

        Ready when: You can identify the next work location and its visible controls without guessing an old video route.

        Why it matters

        CIG’s 3.23 notes documented a Vulture filler station. That historical crafting list is not a current recipe or buffer-capacity specification. This is our route rehearsal, not a deck map.

        Open the practical guide
      2. STEP 2

        Stop and clear one small batch

        Work a permitted target with the current shared salvage cards. Pause before the buffer or dispenser blocks further work, then inspect the actual output and move the first container clear.

        Ready when: The container is accessible, the output path is clear and the cockpit feedback permits another batch.

        Why it matters

        If collection or output stops, separate target/tool feedback from storage feedback. Do not leave an active tool unattended or assume a listed cargo number includes processing-buffer space.

        Open the practical guide
      3. STEP 3

        Separate the sale from another processing job

        Read the produced commodity and the receiving terminal. Complete the offered sale or processing stage and record any remaining collection obligation before returning for another target.

        Ready when: You have a visible accepted result for the material actually carried, not merely a full hold.

        Why it matters

        Use the structural lesson when you change work type. Do not apply an old direct-sale recipe to a different commodity or promise profit from a static matrix. Keep enough fuel and time for unloading.

        Open the practical guide

      Where to get this ship

      Selected community reports, checked 2026-10-20. Confirm the current price and availability at the terminal before spending aUEC.

      Purchase in game

      2,513,700 aUEC

      New Deal
      Teasa Spaceport, Lorville, Stanton

      Community-reported · Patch 4.10.2

      View vendor report
      When was this reported?

      Checked 2026-10-20. The report was 2d when checked. The source does not supply an exact game build.

      24-hour rental

      69,457 aUEC / day

      Teach’s Rentals
      Levski, Nyx

      Community-reported · Patch 4.10.2

      View vendor report
      When was this reported?

      Checked 2026-10-20. The report was 8d when checked. The source does not supply an exact game build.

      Rental rules, resets and source limits

      Rentals are temporary access, not ownership. The PU rental timer continues while logged out, and rented component loadouts cannot be customized. Daily rates above do not establish discounts for longer rentals. RSI rental rules (updated 2026-04-28).

      In-game purchases are distinct from pledges and may be affected by Alpha resets. RSI in-game purchase guidance.

      Pledge availability and real-money prices have not been checked in this snapshot. Official ship information. An in-game offer does not establish pledge availability or that a game package is included.

      PEOPLE AND PREPARATION

      What changes when a friend joins?

      When you are alone

      The current matrix lists one operator. SC Nomads recommends one short batch first: identify the cockpit, filler station and handling route while parked, then include every interruption in your time budget.

      1 advertised crew. This is an advertised crew reference, not a solo recommendation or passenger-seat count.

      Record my Vulture setup and results

      With your crew

      A helper can handle cargo after agreeing the ship state and access. This does not create a second salvage-control seat or allow the pilot to keep flying while away from the controls. Agree who may stop production.

      Find members interested in this ship

      Search uses members’ shared ship and activity preferences. It does not promise an available pilot or access to their ship.

      Browse organizations for regular sessions

      Travel and recovery

      Check installed travel equipment and reachable services. The role and external dimensions do not establish range or jump capability.

      Plan how you return
      CHECK THIS HULL

      The details that change a Vulture session.

      Expand a note for its consequence, practical response and evidence. Design references, current issues and player reports are labeled separately.

      The buffer can fill before your holdOfficial reference · Harvesting or changing salvage modes

      A full processing buffer or cargo grid stops production. RMC and structural output share the filler buffer.

      What helps

      Eject RMC before structural salvage. Export and move boxes when the HUD reports full storage; keep dispenser access clear.

      CIG Salvage & Repair Guide

      Source: Updated guide covering Alpha 4.4 onward, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

      Structural output needs a refinery tripOfficial reference · Returning with Rubble, Pieces or Salvage

      These structural materials require refining. They are not ready-to-sell RMC.

      What helps

      Unload through the freight elevator into station inventory before starting the refinery job. Budget processing time and confirm an accepting buyer.

      CIG Salvage & Repair Guide

      Source: Updated guide covering Alpha 4.4 onward, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

      Recover useful parts before breaking the wreckOfficial reference · Planning component salvage

      Recovery requires access to the component bay. The guide supports weapons and components up to Size 2.

      What helps

      Bring a suitable tractor tool and storage space. Recover wanted parts before structural destruction, then check shop acceptance.

      CIG Salvage & Repair Guide

      Source: Updated guide covering Alpha 4.4 onward, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

      A fitted component still needs powerOfficial reference · A loadout leaves a system greyed out

      Combined demand can exceed the available power pool.

      What helps

      Check power allocation and operating mode before assuming the component is broken.

      CIG Engineering Gameplay Guide

      Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

      SCU is not a vehicle-fit guaranteePlanning check · Loading a vehicle, large box or mission shipment

      A volume figure does not describe door clearance, crate sizes or access around a load.

      What helps

      Check the real opening and cargo grid with your intended load. Keep a clear path between stations, exits and equipment.

      Official matrix snapshot and model reference

      Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.

      Access and equipment need a separate checkPlanning check · Buying, renting or fitting this variant

      The official matrix is a reference snapshot. It does not guarantee current shop stock, prices, rental modification access or component compatibility.

      What helps

      Confirm the exact variant and fitting in the current game or a current patch data source before spending currency.

      Official matrix snapshot and model reference

      Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.

      LEARN THE RELEVANT WORK

      Practical guides for this role.

      COMPARE THE REAL HANDOFF

      Ships connected to this decision.

      Reference equipment and specification provenance

      The official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2026-05-27 20:01:52. Listed components may not match the current in-game fit or stock. These entries do not establish compatibility, physical access or pilot control.

      CategoryReference itemListed sizeMountsQuantity
      radarSurveyor-Lite111
      fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified21
      quantum drivesGoliath111
      jump modulesExplorer111
      quantum fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified11
      power plantsFortitude121
      coolersThermax121
      shield generatorsBulwark131
      life supportComfortAir111
      weaponsVariPuck S1 Gimbal Mount121
      utility itemsBaler Salvage Head221
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