How to earn UEC in Star Citizen

With version 2.4 players have the ability to earn Alpha UEC in Star Citizen. The new currency is introduced specifically for testing purposes and can only be earned in game. aUEC is currently awarded for performing both Outlaw and “Defender” missions in Crusader, and can also be earned by salvaging rare valuables in the asteroid fields around crusader.
The Covalex PI Mission rewards more or less aUEC depending on the ending you receive.
aUEC can be used to purchase items in both Port Olisar, Crusader and Area 18, ArcCorp. Ship repairs will cost you Alpha UEC and you need to earn credits to be able to maintain your ship. This is the first introduction of persistence in Star Citizen.
Every account will start with 2750 aUEC.
aUEC can be tracked in-game via mobiGlas and will be periodically wiped as needed throughout the Star Citizen Alpha.To sum it up you can earn aUEC by:

 

• Performing both Outlaw and “Defender” missions in Crusader.
• Salvaging rare valuables in the asteroid fields around Crusader.
• ICC Probe, Comm Array and Covalex PI missions will earn you aUEC.
• The Covalex PI Mission rewards aUEC depending on the ending you receive.

The Rental Electronic Currency (REC)

Last year CIG announced the REC system which can be used to rent ships and weapons for a limited time. REC are a type of Virtual Currency that you can earn in-game by playing multiplayer games in Arena Commander. You can try racing against others, engaging in team dogfighting or play vs everybody. You always earn REC so don’t worry if you finish last place. Once you have enough REC you can get some better weapons or something that suits your play style better. The rental currency is also a very good way to find out if you want to upgrade to a new ship without having to spend real money. Remember that any rental item with less than 7 day-tokens remaining can be extended by 7 more days, at 80% of the original Electronic Access price.

How does this REC system work

After you earned some REC by playing (for example) Coop Vanduul swarm you can see the earned REC in your account profile, next to your UEC. Just go to your hangar on the website and click on roms. Now you will see your current rentals (if you have any). Here you can also renew rentals that you purchased with your earned REC. On day 6 you can extend them by 7 days for 80%. If you are not playing the game the token counter stops so you don’t have to worry about rentals expiring.

The REC shop

Navigate to the main menu and click on ‘store’, in the large drop down menu you select ‘electronic access’. You are now in the REC store where you can rent ships, shields, weapons and coolers. Select your item of choice and the rental equipment will be added to your basket. After that just follow the checkout procedure, don’t worry you will not be charged. The REC checkout just works like the normal checkout. Once purchased your rental item can be found in your hangar, just select ‘my ROMS’.

So this is how REC works. I am sorry if I couldn’t answer the main question ‘how do I earn UEC’ in Star Citizen, you just have to be patient and see how the game develops. Until the game release, getting recruits is the only way how to earn UEC. You can of course buy Star Citizen United Earth Credits but I figure you wouldn’t be here if you considered that an option.

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