Tell us how to get into salvaging in Elite Dangerous!

First of all, it's crucial for new salvagers to recognize that not all salvage is legal

I would start by looking for signs of Degraded Emissions or Coded Emissions in Unidentified Signal Sources (USS). These signals often contain legitimate salvage, such as materials or cargo adrift in space. This will help you avoid penalties at the start.

Outfit a Collector Limpet Controller: An essential tool for effective salvage. It automatically collects cargo or floating materials making your life easier.

Understanding the rules: Make sure you only transport authorized goods in populated areas or be prepared to take part in smuggling operations with stolen items. Use the underground market to sell illicit salvage, but always be wary of security patrols when transporting stolen goods. However, I advise against collecting illegal items as a beginner, as it is quite difficult.

Choosing the right system: To make your life easier, explore regions with a history of conflict or piracy. The wreckage of battles often contains resources and cargo that will be of interest to you.

Start small: In the beginning, focus on smaller vessels, such as the Cobra Mk III or the Adder. These vessels are economical and can be equipped with essential components such as cargo holds, limpets and scanners.

I think that's the basics you need, and I thank my friend CMDR Henckes for guiding me when we started playing so that today I can give you tips hah

Salvaging can be simple, profitable, and fun. Get a ship with a descent amount of cargo space and some combat capability (Python), take on some bounty missions or go drop yourself in a rez site and start taking out the trash. Pop those puppies like loot pinatas and pick up the goods. Yes, you can do the scoop and loop with your cargo scoop but collector limpet controllers are definitely the way to go (don't forget your limpets!). If you can only afford a controller that will only handle 1 limpet that's fine but you will really notice the difference with a 2 limpet controller. 3 limpet controllers are fine but not needed in my opinion.

The one thing that you really need to watch out for is the illegal cargo floating around out there. Make sure you know how to use your contacts screen on the left menu to ignore the illegal stuff. If you do decide to scoop the contraband, make sure that you've practiced using Silent Running and have heat sinks equipped.

Salvaging is an essential task if you're going to upgrade your boats since that's the best way to get your upgrade materials. Get good at it because you're going to need to do it a lot.

Salvaging can either be a focussed activity, where you go out and seek the exact materials you need to craft your perfectly engineered build, or something you do whilst playing the game.

That's my preference, and you can do this through simple measures such as:

1. Collect the dropped materials after destroying enemy ships

2. Choosing the material reward from missions (Hexagon with a hole in it!)

3. Target ships on your way in and out of stations, the minor data rewards build up. You can fit a wake scanner and grab some of those as well.

4. Fill your pockets doing odyssey missions - don't get caught but if it's not nailed down it can go in your backpack. Check the data ports scattered around as well. EDOMH is great for telling you what is irrelevant.

Salvaging is probably the second easiest activity in Elite, the first is the delivery mission. The salvaging is just ate action to get some cargos in debris and sell in a station. With this in mind you need just tips to get this task easier and efficient.

• Search cargos to loot in degraded emissions signals, but search for salvage missions this will help you to understand and give you another rewards.

• Avoid get ilegal cargos, get ilegal cargos will call attention of the authorities.

• Start with small ships, recommend a Hauler or a Adder, both have nice cargo capacity.

• And last and not less important get a collector limpet controller and buy limpets. The use of limpets will get the salvaging faster, just keep in mind that limpets get all types of materials including the legals ones, remember to jet this kind of cargo to avoid problems.

A Beginner's Guide to Salvaging in Elite Dangerous

1. Understanding Salvage

• What is Salvage? Salvaging involves locating and recovering valuable materials from damaged or destroyed ships. These materials can range from basic commodities to rare and valuable resources.

• Why Salvage? Aside from the financial rewards, salvaging offers a unique gameplay experience. It's a mix of exploration, combat, and resource management.

2. Choosing the Right Ship

• Basic Requirements: A ship with a strong hull and decent shields is essential for surviving encounters.

• Recommended Ships: The Asp Explorer and the Cobra Mk III are popular choices for beginners. These ships offer a good balance of speed, cargo capacity, and firepower.

• Essential Modules: A powerful mining laser is crucial for cutting through ship debris. A salvage limpet controller will help you collect the recovered materials.

3. Finding Salvage Targets

• Combat Zones: These are hotspots for ship battles, and destroyed ships often leave behind valuable salvage.

• Pirate Bases: These locations are frequently targeted by security forces, resulting in shipwrecks.

• Signal Sources: Scan for signals that indicate shipwrecks or distress calls.

4. Salvaging Techniques

• Cutting Through Debris: Use your mining laser to cut through the wreckage and access the valuable materials.

• Using Salvage Limpets: Deploy salvage limpets to collect the materials and store them in your cargo hold.

• Be Patient: Salvaging can be a time-consuming process. Be patient and methodical in your approach.

5. Tips for Beginners

• Start Small: Don't jump into the deep end right away. Start with smaller ships and less dangerous locations.

• Learn the Market: Understand the value of different materials and sell them at the best prices.

• Join a Wing: Teaming up with other players can make salvaging more efficient and safer.

By following these tips, you can start your salvaging journey in Elite Dangerous and enjoy the rewards and challenges that this unique career path offers.