This guide will walk you through:

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• Understanding Cargo Hauling Missions
• Choosing the Right Ship
• Understanding SCU and How to Read Missions
• Where to Buy Cargo Hauling Tools (TruHold Tractor & Multi-Tool)
• How to Accept Cargo Missions
• Retrieving & Loading Cargo
• How to Use the Freight Elevator
• How to Use Tractor Beams
• Delivering and Unloading Cargo
• Completing the Mission

Understanding Cargo Hauling Missions #

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Cargo hauling missions involve picking up physical cargo crates, transporting them, and delivering them to a specified location. These missions are found in the Contract Manager (F1 → Contracts → Hauling / Delivery).

There are two primary types of cargo missions:

• Box Delivery Missions – Smaller crates that can be carried by hand.
• Freight Transport Missions – Large crates requiring ships with cargo holds.

Freight Transport Missions require a ship with SCU storage and often pay more than standard box deliveries.

Choosing the Right Ship #

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To haul cargo efficiently, you need a ship with a cargo hold. The amount of cargo a ship can hold is measured in Standard Cargo Units (SCU).

Recommended Cargo Ships for Missions:

Ship	Cargo Capacity	Best For
Zeus MkII CL	64 SCU	Small/Medium hauls with luxury
Constellation Taurus	174 SCU	Medium hauls with combat capability
MISC Freelancer	66 SCU	Medium hauls, decent protection
MISC Hull A	64 SCU	Pure cargo hauler (fragile)
Crusader C2 Hercules	696 SCU	Large-scale hauls
MISC Hull C	4,608 SCU	Massive hauls, infrastructure-dependent

 For beginners, the Zeus MkII CL offers a great mix of cargo space, speed, and efficiency, while the Constellation Taurus provides extra protection and modular storage.

Understanding SCU & How to Read Cargo Missions #

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• SCU (Standard Cargo Unit): The measurement of cargo space in ships. 1 SCU is approximately the size of one standard cargo crate.
• Reading Missions Properly:
  • Pickup Location – Where you retrieve the cargo.
  • Drop-off Location – Where you must deliver the cargo.
  • Cargo Amount – How much space the cargo takes (measured in SCU).
  • Payout – The amount of aUEC earned upon completion.

Always ensure your ship has enough SCU for the job. Some missions require larger cargo holds!

Where to Buy Cargo Hauling Tools (MaxLift Tractor & Multi-Tool)
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To move cargo efficiently, you need:

• Pyro Multi-Tool (Used for attaching the tractor beam module).
• TruHold Tractor Beam Attachment (Used to move cargo boxes).
• Or MaxLift Tractor beam

Where to Buy These Tools

Item	Location	Price
Pyro Multi-Tool	Area18, Lorville, GrimHex, New Babbage, Space Stations Cargo Center	123 aUEC
Truhold Tractor Beam Attachment	Same locations as the Multi-Tool	123 aUEC
MaxLift Tractor Beam	Space Station Cargo Center	123 aUEC

🛠 How to Attach the Tractor Beam to the Multi-Tool:

• Open Inventory (I).
• Locate the Pyro Multi-Tool.
• Drag the TruHold Tractor Beam onto the Multi-Tool to attach it.

Make sure to equip it in your character’s utility slot before using it!

How to Accept Cargo Missions #

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• Press F1 to open MobiGlass.
• Navigate to Contract Manager → Hauling.
• Look for missions labeled “Freight Hauling” or “Cargo Transport”.

• Accept a mission that fits your cargo capacity.

Some missions require specific ship capacities. Check the SCU requirement before accepting!

Retrieving & Loading Cargo #

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Once you’ve accepted the mission:

• Fly to the Pickup Location (shown in your mission HUD).
• Land at the designated landing pad or hangar.
• Locate the Freight Elevator (often found inside hangars or at trade hubs).
• Use the Freight Elevator to call up your cargo.

How to Use the Freight Elevator #

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The freight elevator allows you to retrieve cargo crates.

Steps to Use the Freight Elevator:

• Find the Freight Elevator Console at the pickup location.

Interact with the console (F).

Select the appropriate cargo order (corresponding to your mission).

Confirm the order, and the elevator will bring up the cargo crates.

Use your TruHold Tractor Beam to load the cargo into your ship.

Cargo boxes must be placed inside the ship’s cargo grid, or they won’t persist properly!

How to Use the Tractor Beam
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Using the TruHold Tractor Beam Attachment:

• Equip the Multi-Tool (I → Drag to Utility Slot).
• Press 4 to pull out the Multi-Tool.
• Aim at the cargo box and hold Left-Click to move it.

Make sure to place the cargo inside the cargo grid to avoid losing it in transit!

Delivering and Unloading Cargo
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Finding Your Drop-Off Location

• Open MobiGlas (F1) and check your Accepted Missions tab.
• Follow the quantum marker to the delivery point.
• Land at the assigned landing pad or hangar.

Unloading Cargo

• Some locations require manual unloading using a tractor beam.
• Steps:
• Use the Freight Elevator at the delivery site.
• Select “Unloading Cargo”.
• Move cargo from your ship to the freight elevator.
• Confirm delivery on the elevator console.

Ensure all required boxes are delivered before confirming completion!

Completing the Mission
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• Once all cargo is delivered, you should see a Mission Complete notification.
• You’ll receive your payout in aUEC.
• If you experience mission bugs, try logging out and back in.

Conclusion #

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Cargo hauling is one of the most profitable and immersive professions in Star Citizen, but it requires careful planning and execution.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Use a cargo-capable ship like the Zeus MkII CL for efficiency or the Constellation Taurus for better protection.
✅ Understand SCU and read mission details carefully.
✅ Buy the MaxLift Tractor Beam and Pyro Multi-Tool for easier cargo handling.
✅ Use the Freight Elevator to retrieve and deliver cargo.
✅ Secure your cargo inside the ship properly to avoid losing it.
✅ Be mindful of pirates and ship thieves, especially in unsecured space.

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