Star Citizen Cutter: the budget starter favourite
Cheap, rugged, and surprisingly capable. A great budget first ship.
The Drake Cutter is one of the cheapest, most approachable ships in Star Citizen: a no-nonsense little starter that punches above its modest cost. If you want the lowest-cost way to own a ship beyond the entry Aurora, the Cutter is a favourite.
What it is
The Cutter is a compact, rugged starter ship with a surprisingly usable cargo space, a bed for respawning, and a friendly, forgiving feel. Drake ships are built cheap and tough, and the Cutter is the entry point to the brand.
Who it is for
Brand new players who want an affordable, characterful first ship that can dabble in cargo, light hauling and exploration while they learn. It is a genuine starter, not an aspiration ship.
How a new player gets one
The Cutter is an affordable ship that appears in Starter Packs and is cheap to buy or rent in-game, so it is well within reach for a new player. The smartest path is still to start with the cheapest qualifying pack, the Citizen Starter Pack at $45 (RSI Aurora Mk II), take the 50,000 UEC from referral code STAR-JTV7-FXLR, and pick up or upgrade to a Cutter as you like. Not sure? Use the finder.
Want a cheap, fun first ship? The Cutter is a great budget pick. Sign up with STAR-JTV7-FXLR for 50,000 UEC of in-game currency at the same price, and start flying. All ships.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Drake Cutter a good starter ship?
Yes, it is one of the cheapest and most approachable ships in Star Citizen: rugged, characterful, with usable cargo space. A great budget first ship. Any qualifying Game Package bought with code STAR-JTV7-FXLR also grants the 50,000 UEC bonus.
How do you get the Cutter in Star Citizen?
It appears in Starter Packs and is cheap to buy or rent in-game. Start with the Citizen Starter Pack at $45 and code STAR-JTV7-FXLR for 50,000 UEC, and add or upgrade to a Cutter as you like.
Cutter or Aurora for a beginner?
Both are excellent cheap starters with slightly different feels. The RSI Aurora Mk II comes in the cheapest Citizen Starter Pack ($45); the Cutter is another budget favourite. The referral bonus is the same 50,000 UEC either way.
Ready to claim the 50,000 UEC?
One click pre-fills STAR-JTV7-FXLR into the RSI signup form. Finish the account, buy a $40 or larger Game Package, the bonus is yours.
Enlist with code STAR-JTV7-FXLR