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Star Citizen Tutorial Guide
Step 05 of the Star Citizen beginner guide: the full video walkthrough with a chapter index, plus the survival, medical and flight basics the in game tutorial does not cover.
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What the Star Citizen tutorial pays you
Completing the tutorial grants 45,000 aUEC. Stacked with your 50k referral bonus, you begin with 95,000 aUEC, enough for high-tier gear, med-pens, and early repairs without a single grinding session.
CURRENT PATCH // 4.10
Alpha 4.10 is the current live build. Key systems include Tier 0 Crafting & Blueprints, Engineering (Resource Network, Cambrio repairs, fire suppression), and Medical 2.0 with injury tiers and the Paramed device.
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VIEW ROADMAP →Star Citizen tutorial video, chapter by chapter
Recorded on Alpha 4.8. The flight, medical and survival mechanics it covers are unchanged in 4.10; anything patch specific is called out in the text below.
PHASE 01 // STARTER SHIPS & SETUP
00:004.8 Ultimate Beginner Guide OverviewSTART 01:00Which Starter Ship Should You Buy?KEY 02:30Avenger Titan: Best All-Rounder Starter 03:40Drake Cutter: Best Starter for Exploration 04:50The Nomad: Best Cargo & Ground Vehicle Starter 07:00How Cross Chassis Upgrades (CCU) WorkKEY 09:30Best Starting Location: Stanton vs. PyroKEYPHASE 02 // MOBIGLAS, GEAR & SURVIVAL
10:31New MobiGlas & 3D Starmap Tutorial4.8 14:00Survival Guide: How to Eat, Drink & MoveKEY 20:20Inventory Guide: Personal vs. Local StorageKEYPHASE 03 // MEDICAL 2.0 SYSTEM
22:12Medical 2.0: Injuries, Tiers & Hospitals4.8 22:31How to Use Medical Pens & AttachmentsKEY 24:55Paramed Device: Drug Levels & BDL Explained4.8PHASE 04 // SPACEPORT, FLIGHT & COMBAT
31:41Navigating Spaceports & Personal HangarsKEY 39:30Master Modes Tutorial: SCM vs. NAV FlightKEY 45:41Soft Death vs. Hard Death ExplainedKEY 47:51How to Set Medical Spawn (Insurance Terminal)KEYPHASE 05 // STATION OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING
48:54Engineering: How to Repair Your Ship4.8 52:00Fire Suppression & Ship Integrity Systems4.8 55:48Ship Insurance & Claiming BreakdownKEYEssential Star Citizen tips for new players
Ship Startup & Power Management
KEY SYSTEM▼STARTUP SEQUENCE
Press U for general power, then I to start engines. If you can’t take off, open the MFD power management screen and confirm power is reaching your engines.
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NAV vs. SCM Power: Many ships have no engine/thruster power assigned in NAV mode by default, so check the MFD every time you switch modes.
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Coolers Are Non-Negotiable: Never eliminate cooler power. An overheated ship will see fires and potential explosion.
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Engine Off When Parked: Press I to power down engines before leaving your ship.
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Night Vision (LAMP): Activate with R-Alt + L while seated.
On-Foot Survival & Gear Tips
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Essential Loadout: P4-AR Rifle, multi-tool with tractor beam + Cambio-Lite SRT repair + OreBit Mining attachments. Basic space suit.
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Cruz Lux: Replenishes both food and hydration simultaneously. Found on refinery and cargo decks.
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Helmet Toggle: Press Alt + H to stow/re-equip. Stow only to eat or drink, then re-equip immediately after.
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Holster Your Weapon: An equipped weapon prevents you from using kiosks, climbing ledges, and interacting with most objects.
Star Citizen survival FAQ: common problems and fixes
Why won’t my Quantum Drive jump?
Move your cursor off the target and back onto it. Hold B to restart the drive. Fly away from nearby large objects before re-routing.
Why is the elevator not working?
Wait for the doors to open fully, let them close again, then reopen before you board. If one elevator will not respond, walk to a different one rather than waiting it out. This is one of the oldest known alpha bugs and it is not caused by your hardware.
Why am I suffocating or losing oxygen?
Check the Power MFD to confirm life support is receiving power. Ensure all doors are sealed. Keep your helmet on at all times outside of pressurised environments. Press Alt+H to toggle.
Why can’t I shoot or use shields?
You are in NAV Mode. Shields and weapons only function in SCM Mode. Switch modes with your Master Modes keybind. See the video at 39:30.
Why is my vision blurry?
You’ve likely overdosed on Med-Pens. Check the BDL (Blood Drug Level) in your MobiGlas. Allow time to metabolize before taking more stimulants. Explained at 24:55.
My inventory isn’t responding to drags.
Double-clicking is more reliable than dragging. Full inventory walkthrough at 14:00.
Tutorial checklist
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Tutorial sequence viewed, MobiGlas, gear and survival mechanics understood.✓
Medical 2.0 system initialized, BDL tracking and Paramed device understood.✓
Master Modes flight confirmed, SCM vs. NAV distinction clear.✓
Medical spawn set at Everus Harbor clinic insurance terminal.