NEW RECRUIT ENLISTMENT // ALPHA 4.8 // 2026 SEASON
Enter at account creation — free aUEC bonus
STAR-PTQ3-57MN
Start with 95,000 aUEC on top of the default 40,000 aUEC provided.
+50,000
Referral Bonus
+
+45,000
Tutorial Reward
=
95,000
Day One aUEC
Elite armor set (~25,000 aUEC)
Med-pen loadout x10 (~12,000 aUEC)
3× ship repair calls (~18,000 aUEC)
Emergency aUEC reserve (~40,000)
CREATE ACCOUNT
& CLAIM BONUS →
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⚠ Code must be entered DURING
account creation on robertsspaceindustries.com
It cannot be applied retroactively.
account creation on robertsspaceindustries.com
It cannot be applied retroactively.
No subscription required
Starter packages from $45 USD
Windows PC only — not on Steam / PS5
Starter packages from $45 USD
Windows PC only — not on Steam / PS5
ALPHA 4.8 // 2026
Choose Your Path
SELECT AN ONBOARDING ROUTE BELOW
Quick Start Pipeline
01
Account Creation Gate
Secure your permanent 50,000 UEC Starter Bonus Credits. Do not skip this step. Click the button below and create your account right now. The referral code is pre-injected, locking in your day-one credits before you even look at ships.
REFERRAL CODE PRE-INJECTED // STAR-PTQ3-57MN
ENLIST WITH BONUS →
02
Pledge Store Selection
Select a Verified Game Package. If you spot a discounted Warbond edition, prioritize it. Always verify the package contains the Star Citizen Digital Download licence before checkout.
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LIMITED AVAILABILITY ALERT
Store inventory rotates dynamically and pricing is not static. Many starter packages are event-exclusive and vanish without warning — and Warbond discounts are always temporary, reverting to full MSRP once the event window closes. If your preferred hull is currently listed at a reduced price, lock it in today. If your first choice is unavailable, secure any active starter package — you can always use the CCU system to upgrade to a different hull later at the price difference.
AURORA MKII
ENTRY COMBAT / LIGHT CARGO
Compact, durable, and capable for early combat and light delivery runs.
COMBAT
CARGO
MOBILITY
DRAKE CUTTER
EXPLORATION / LONG RANGE
Great fuel efficiency for Stanton-Pyro travel. Pyro-ready out of the box.
COMBAT
CARGO
MOBILITY
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Client Installation
Download the Official RSI Launcher. SSD required — route your installation folder exclusively onto a high-speed SSD to prevent asset streaming lag.
DOWNLOAD LAUNCHER →
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Download the Game
Open the RSI Launcher, log into your account, and hit Install on the LIVE channel. The client is approximately 100GB — confirm your SSD has enough free space before starting. Do not install to an HDD or the game will not load correctly.
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Create Your Character & Set Home to Lorville
On first launch you will create a character and choose a Primary Residence. Select Lorville on Hurston. Hurston sits at the centre of the Stanton system — closer to every other planet — meaning shorter quantum travel times from day one. TEASA Spaceport is one of the most intuitive ports in the game and the on-site New Deal Dealership lets you buy ships directly with in-game aUEC the moment you can afford them.
Full Training Protocol
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Welcome to the ‘Verse
HARDWARE // ALPHA BUGS // WIPES
Selecting a Game Package
SHIPS // STATS // CCU SYSTEM
Purchasing & Installing SC
PRICING // REFERRAL // SSD
Selecting a Home Location
LORVILLE // STANTON // PYRO
Completing the Tutorial
VIDEO // FLIGHT // MEDICAL 2.0
Station Operations & Earning
ENGINEERING // CRAFTING // LOOPS
Controls Reference
KEYBINDS // FLIGHT // GLOSSARY
OR GO DEEPER
Want the Full Picture?
The 7-section training manual below covers every system in depth — hardware requirements, flight mechanics, Medical 2.0, Engineering, Tier 0 Crafting, and your first 500,000+ aUEC payday.
Already enlisted or returning from a wipe? Skip the Quick Start above and jump straight to the section you need.
BASIC TRAINING // ONBOARDING PROTOCOL
Star Citizen Beginner Guide 2026
A structured 7-section onboarding protocol for new Citizens entering Alpha 4.8. Each section covers one phase of your first session — from hardware check to your first 500,000+ aUEC payday. Follow them in order, or jump directly to the section you need. Compiled and maintained by Evocati Test Flight member CMDR Quattro. Data verified against the live Alpha 4.8 server environment.
LIVE: ALPHA 4.8
WIPES ACTIVE
PC ONLY — NO STEAM / PS5
BASED ON CMDR QUATTRO’S GUIDE
7-STEP TRAINING PROTOCOL
// FOLLOW IN ORDER FOR BEST RESULTS
01 // WELCOME
Welcome to the ‘Verse
Alpha state explained, progression wipes, minimum hardware spec clearance (CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD), and known alpha bug workarounds for your first session.
02 // SHIPS
Selecting a Game Package
Aurora MKII vs Drake Cutter vs Avenger Titan vs CNOU Nomad vs Cutlass Black. Stats, roles, and the CCU upgrade system explained. Pick the right hull before you spend a dollar.
03 // INSTALL
Purchasing & Installing SC
Game Package vs Standalone distinction, the 5-step install protocol, SSD requirement, and how to apply referral code STAR-PTQ3-57MN for 50,000 free aUEC at account creation.
04 // LOCATION
Selecting a Home Location
Stanton vs Pyro for beginners. Lorville (Hurston) recommended — why system centrality matters, TEASA Spaceport, New Deal Dealership, and the Vantage Rentals advantage.
05 // TUTORIAL
Completing the Tutorial
Full video guide (4.8), chapter index, MobiGlas, Medical 2.0 & BDL system, Master Modes (SCM vs NAV), ship startup, on-foot survival tips, and the 95,000 aUEC tutorial reward.
06 // NEXT STEPS
Station Operations & Earning
Set your medical spawn at Everus Harbor, Engineering & Resource Network, Medical 2.0 deep dive, Tier 0 Crafting, industry loops (mining, salvage, hauling), and the Rental Leverage Loop strategy.
07 // CONTROLS
Controls Reference
Full keybind reference for On Foot, Flight, EVA, Mining, Salvage, Scanning, Shields, Power, and Targeting. Ground vehicle controls and flight terminology glossary.
QUICK ENLISTMENT
STAR-PTQ3-57MN
Enter this code during account creation at robertsspaceindustries.com for an instant +50,000 aUEC bonus. This stacks with the 45,000 aUEC tutorial reward — giving you 135,000 aUEC on day one.
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