If you’re the kind of Star Citizen player who’s looking to break into ship-based mining, doesn’t want to cough up the credits (or real-world money) for a Prospector, and doesn’t mind flying in a somewhat ugly ship, then you’re in luck because alpha 4.1 will be introducing a new starter mining ship just for you.
The Drake Golem will represent a new entry level mining craft, with a design and features that are specifically meant for the solo player like a single mining laser to help new rock crunchers get used to SC’s mining mechanics and a large removable hold that can be tractor beamed from the ship’s center in order to sell off material and get to some component compartments for the ship.
Once again, CIG is not committing to a release date for alpha 4.1, but it will be talking about its various features in its next Inside Star Citizen digest. For now, players can observe the very no-frills new mining craft in the video below.
