Star Citizen Vanguard
The long-range heavy fighter, and the cheap way to start toward it.
The Aegis Vanguard is a rugged, long-range heavy fighter family: a tough two-seat warbird built to fight far from home and take a beating.
What it is
Where light fighters are nimble, the Vanguard is durable and far-reaching, with variants for combat, recon and more. It rewards a pilot-and-crew duo on extended sorties.
Who it is for
Players who want a tough, self-sufficient combat ship for long patrols and bounty work. A combat upgrade you grow into, not a starter.
How a new player gets one
You do not start with a ship like this, and you do not need to pay hundreds of real dollars for it. You earn it in-game with UEC, or rent it to try, once you have built up some money by playing. The smart start is the cheapest Game Package, the Citizen Starter Pack at $45, plus 50,000 UEC from referral code STAR-JTV7-FXLR to kit out your character. Then work your way up. How ship prices really work.
Dreaming of the Vanguard? Start your journey the cheap way: the Citizen Starter Pack ($45) and STAR-JTV7-FXLR for 50,000 UEC, then earn the big ships in-game. See all ships.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get the Vanguard in Star Citizen?
You earn it in-game with UEC by playing, or rent it to try, or pledge real money (optional). New players should start with the Citizen Starter Pack at $45 plus 50,000 UEC via code STAR-JTV7-FXLR, then work up to bigger ships in-game.
Do you need to buy the Vanguard with real money?
No. Like every ship, the Vanguard can be earned or rented in-game with UEC. Real-money pledges are optional. Start cheap with a Starter Pack and the 50,000 UEC bonus.
Is the Vanguard good for beginners?
It is a larger, specialised ship, not a first ship. Beginners should start with a cheap starter (the RSI Aurora Mk II in the Citizen Starter Pack) and grow into bigger ships. Use the finder to pick your first.
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