Salvaging

Salvaging is a high-risk, high-reward orbital operation that the player can engage in to obtain some of the strongest weapons, armor, & specialist gear in the game. Salvaging is most similar to Exploration, but the player is able to engage in Salvaging only when an "orbital salvage" rumor is present over a planet. Orbital salvage rumors tend to be rare, but the player can also actively seek them out via the Salvage Rumors ability offered by certain Contacts (e.g., Salvage Broker, etc.)

Derelict Space Hive
"Discovered hanging in orbit of one of the planets of the system, a derelict space hive from an ancient era is drawing the attention of scavengers and pirates alike."

* Note: Derelict Space Hives are the best way to obtain the L7 armors!

Abandoned Medical Station
"Discovered drifting through the orbit of one of the planets of the system, an abandoned medical station from an earlier era is drawing the attention of scavengers and pirates alike."

Abandoned Military Orbital
"Towed by the military into orbit of one of the planets of the system, this decommissioned military station has been mostly picked over but its good bones are drawing the attention of scavengers and pirates alike."

* Note: Abandoned Military Orbitals are the best way to obtain any L7 or L8 weapon!

Orbital Disaster
A major orbital disaster has occurred in orbit of "system", leaving the station unstable and dangerous to occupy. The faction and occupants are in desperate need of aid.

Orbital Construction
A major engineering project to rebuild parts of the orbital over "system": is underway. The space around the station is busy with Faction ships and Star Traders looking for opportunities.

Strategy
There is a steam guide here

The Card Game
The results of salvaging are determined by a card mini-game and the exact type of orbital station being salvaged. The Captain will draw 5 cards which are determined by risk and reward factors. He or she may then have the opportunity to modify their draw through the use of crew talents which allow them to redraw, remove or improve a card. Then one card will randomly be selected from the remaining cards providing either a negative, positive or neutral result. If a negative result is drawn it is possible that its results may be avoided by a test of certain captain and ship skills. All salvaging actions consume time and fuel, and in most cases, will accelerate the expiration of the salvaging rumor.

Economy Rating Starport Rating Pilot Skill Pool Electronics Skill Pool Repair Skill Pool Captain's Wisdom

Sniper Rifles

 * - Added in update 3.0.27 on January 10, 2020

Armor rewards from Salvaging
This armor list is still a work in progress and is not exhaustive.

Gear rewards from Salvaging
This armor list is still a work in progress and is not exhaustive.