Requirements

• Handheld tractor beam recommended
• Cargo capacity for 7 SCU
• Cargo hold for 7 SCU needed
• Containers 1 SCU or smaller
• Handheld tractor beam strongly recommended
• Cargo hold capacity for 7 SCU minimum

Reward

50,250 aUEC

Net estimated profit: 50,250 aUEC

Timeframe

⏱ Timed1h 10m · 70 min

Warnings

• Undelivered cargo past the deadline is flagged as stolen
• Payment prorated to the share of cargo actually delivered

Primary objectives

• Deliver 0/7 SCU of Aluminum to NB Int. Spaceport on microTech.
• Collect Aluminum from Port Tressler.
• Collect Aluminum from Port Tressler
• Deliver 0/7 SCU of Aluminum to NB Int. Spaceport on microTech

Details

REWARD

¤ 50,250

CONTRACT AVAILABILITY

1h 10m

CONTRACTED BY

Covalex Independent Contractors

Steps

1. 1.Take on the Covalex hauling job before its availability window closes.accept_contractlow risktip stepThe offer expires in about an hour, so claim it before travelling.Fails if: Offer expires before it is accepted
2. 2.Ready a ship with at least 7 SCU of free cargo space and top it up for the run.refuel_shiplow risktip stepAnything from a small freighter upward works; keep the hold clear so all seven boxes fit in one trip.requires: Ship with 7+ SCU cargo capacity, Handheld tractor beam
3. 3.Fly to Port Tressler, the station in orbit above microTech.travel_to_locationlow risklocation: Port Tressler, in orbit above microTechrefers to: Port TresslermicroTechRequest a landing pad on approach so you can reach the cargo deck without delay.
4. 4.Claim the seven SCU of aluminium waiting on a freight elevator at the station.pickup_cargolow risklocation: Freight elevator, Port Tresslerrefers to: Port TresslerAluminumBring the freight elevator up first; the boxes only appear once the platform arrives.requires: 7 SCU of Aluminum, Handheld tractor beam
5. 5.Move every aluminium box into your hold and confirm the full seven SCU is aboard.load_cargolow risklocation: Port Tresslerrefers to: Port TresslerAluminumA handheld tractor beam makes shifting stray boxes far quicker than nudging them by hand.Fails if: Payment is reduced if any boxes are left behindrequires: 7 SCU of Aluminum, Handheld tractor beam
6. 6.Descend to the planet surface and head for New Babbage International Spaceport.travel_to_locationmedium risklocation: NB Int. Spaceport, microTechrefers to: New Babbage International SpaceportmicroTechWatch the countdown — late cargo is treated as stolen, so leave margin for atmospheric entry and traffic control.Fails if: Delivery window expires in transitrequires: 7 SCU of Aluminum
7. 7.Offload all seven SCU of aluminium onto a freight elevator at the spaceport.deliver_cargolow risklocation: Freight elevator, NB Int. Spaceportrefers to: New Babbage International SpaceportAluminumSend the elevator down only once every box is on it — partial drops pay out proportionally.Fails if: Cargo still held after the time limit counts as stolenrequires: 7 SCU of Aluminum, Handheld tractor beam
8. 8.Close out the job to collect the 50,250 aUEC payout.complete_contractlow risktip stepPayment scales with the fraction delivered, so verify the objective shows 7/7 before finishing.
9. 9.Take on the Covalex hauling job from the contract listings.accept_contractlow risktip stepCheck your ship's free cargo capacity before accepting — you need room for 7 SCU.Fails if: Offer expires before acceptance
10. 10.Ready a ship with at least 7 SCU of free cargo space and pack a handheld tractor beam.refuel_shiplow risktip stepSmall containers can be moved by hand with a tractor beam, so even a light freighter works here.requires: Handheld tractor beam, Cargo-capable ship with 7+ SCU capacity, Handheld tractor beam
11. 11.Fly to the station in orbit above microTech where the cargo is waiting.travel_to_locationlow risklocation: Port Tressler, in orbit above microTechrefers to: Port TresslermicroTechPort Tressler orbits microTech, so quantum straight there rather than landing planetside first.
12. 12.Claim the 7 SCU of aluminum from the freight elevator at the station.pickup_cargolow risklocation: Freight elevator at Port Tresslerrefers to: Port TresslerAluminumBring the elevator up in batches if your hauler cannot take the whole consignment in one lift.requires: 7 SCU Aluminum
13. 13.Move every container of aluminum into your ship's hold and secure it for the trip.load_cargolow risklocation: Port Tresslerrefers to: Port TresslerAluminumContainers are 1 SCU or smaller, so a handheld tractor beam is enough to stow them safely.Fails if: Cargo left behind or lost during loadingrequires: Handheld tractor beam, 7 SCU Aluminum, Handheld tractor beam
14. 14.Descend to the planet's surface and land at the spaceport receiving the shipment.travel_to_locationlow risklocation: NB Int. Spaceport, microTechrefers to: New Babbage International SpaceportmicroTechAtmospheric entry with a loaded hold is easier at a shallow angle — keep speed down to avoid shifting cargo.Fails if: Ship destroyed with cargo aboardrequires: 7 SCU Aluminum
15. 15.Hand the full aluminum consignment over at the destination freight elevator.deliver_cargolow risklocation: Freight elevator at NB Int. Spaceport, microTechrefers to: New Babbage International SpaceportmicroTechAluminumDeliver all 7 SCU — a short shipment leaves the objective incomplete.Fails if: Delivery not completed within the contract windowrequires: 7 SCU Aluminum
16. 16.Close out the job to bank the 50,250 aUEC payout.complete_contractlow risktip stepCompleting hauls for Covalex builds standing toward higher-paying cargo ranks.
17. 17.Accept the cargo haul contract from Covalex Independent Contractors.accept_contracttip step
18. 18.Travel to Port Tressler above microTech to collect the cargo.travel_to_locationlow risklocation: Port Tresslerrefers to: Port TresslermicroTechEnsure your ship has adequate cargo space and bring a handheld tractor beam.requires: Cargo-capable ship, Handheld tractor beam
19. 19.Collect the Aluminum cargo from the freight elevator at Port Tressler.pickup_cargolow risklocation: Port Tresslerrefers to: Port TresslerUse the handheld tractor beam to load cargo efficiently.Fails if: Cargo not collected or lost during transport.requires: Aluminum cargo (7 SCU), Cargo-capable ship, Handheld tractor beam
20. 20.Navigate to NB Int. Spaceport on microTech with the collected Aluminum.travel_to_locationlow risklocation: NB Int. Spaceportrefers to: NB Int. SpaceportmicroTechPlot a direct course to avoid cargo loss or mission timeout.Fails if: Cargo lost or mission timer expires.requires: Aluminum (7 SCU), Cargo-capable ship
21. 21.Deliver the Aluminum cargo to the freight elevator at NB Int. Spaceport.deliver_cargolow risklocation: NB Int. Spaceportrefers to: NB Int. SpaceportFails if: Cargo not delivered or damaged.requires: Aluminum cargo (7 SCU), Aluminum (7 SCU), Handheld tractor beam
22. 22.Return to the Contract Manager to claim your reward from Covalex.complete_contracttip step