Pyro to Stanton Illicit Commodity Trading (Ashland to CRU-L4)
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Pyro to Stanton Illicit Commodity Trading (Ashland to CRU-L4)
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Purchase illicit commodities such as Etam and Neon at Ashland on Ignis in the Pyro system, quickly load them using external tractor beams, jump to the Stanton system via the jump point, and sell at the concealed terminal inside CRU-L4 Shallow Fields Station for substantial profit margins.
Information
- Crew
- 1
- Ships
- RAFT
- Systems
- pyro, stanton
- Locations
- Ashland, Ignis, Stanton Gateway, CRU-L4 Shallow Fields Station
Steps
- Quantum travel to the moon Ignis (Pyro V) and descend to the outlaw settlement Ashland.
- Pre-call or cycle the freight elevator to minimize exposure time on the ground.
- Access the commodity shop console in the settlement and buy available stocks of Etam and Neon.
- Return to the cargo pad, call the elevator, and use a tractor beam to mount cargo containers directly to the ship's cargo grid.
- Fly to the Stanton Gateway jump point and transit into Stanton.
- Navigate to CRU-L4 Shallow Fields Station and store the ship via the hangar terminal.
- Take the elevator to the Galleria level, enter the Fire Assembly / Locker Room area, and sell the illicit cargo at the red commodity shop terminal.
Risks
- Extreme risk of player piracy and hostile ambushes at lawless Pyro outposts like Ashland.
- Substantial capital loss if destroyed or intercepted with full cargo holds of expensive drugs.
- Limited commodity stock availability requiring flexible purchasing between Etam and Neon.
- Navigational hazards and interdiction along transit routes and jump points.
Required Capabilities
- Cargo hold
- Tractor beam
References
- YouTubeBig Money Commodity Trading in Pyro? | Star Citizen Gameplay by Casual Citizen
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