Covalex hauling
Open F1, Contracts, Verified, Hauling. Start with the intro-style independent cargo hauler jobs, learn freight elevators, then chain routes from a station base.
Starter aUEC routes
Best Star Citizen Beginner Missions for Money
Start with missions that teach useful systems and do not punish every mistake. For most new solo players, hauling is the calm route, combat gauntlets are the fast route, and bunkers are the loot route.
Good First Money Loops
Combat gauntlet
If your ship can fight and you want faster action, look under Verified Mercenary for combat scenario chains. Unlock higher scenarios by completing earlier ones.
Bunker mercenary jobs
Good for FPS practice and loot. Bring armor, rifle, ammo, medpens, multitool, tractor attachment, and a backpack.
Delivery missions
Useful for learning navigation, stations, and landing, but payouts are usually not the strongest. Treat them as training.
Salvage later
Great when you own or crew the right ship. Do not force salvage as a brand-new solo player if you lack the equipment.
Group tactical content
Save large tactical strike or high-risk group missions for later. They are not a sensible first-night money plan.
Mission balance changes. Check in-game contract payouts and risk before committing your whole session.
Simple First Route
Base at a major orbital station
Everus Harbor, Port Tressler, Seraphim, and Baijini Point are easier places to reset than surface cities.
Buy cargo and survival tools
Bring a multitool, tractor attachment, food, water, medpens, armor, and spare ammo.
Start with verified hauling
Learn pickup, loading, flight, unloading, and contract completion before risking combat losses.
Add combat when comfortable
Try mercenary or combat scenarios after you can reliably launch, travel, land, and recover from mistakes.
Starting from a new RSI account?
Use the referral link before signup so the 50,000 UEC bonus is attached correctly.