{"data":{"id":13234,"title":"Letter from the Chairman: Hangar Store Launched","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/comm-link\/transmission\/13234-Letter-From-The-Chairman-Hangar-Store-Launched","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-links\/13234","api_public_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/comm-links\/13234","channel":"Transmission","category":"General","series":"From the Chairman","images":[{"id":732,"name":"Hangar_buggy.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/media\/xg7msv5u3emdir\/source\/Hangar_buggy.jpg","alt":"","size":623899,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2013-08-28T22:47:59+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/732","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/732\/similar"},{"id":21888,"name":"Cr_recruiting_poster.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/media\/cvchm7m2o031yr\/source\/Cr_recruiting_poster.jpg","alt":"","size":968510,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2013-08-28T22:48:02+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/21888","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/21888\/similar"}],"images_count":2,"translations":{"en_EN":"Greetings Citizens,\nI hope you are all enjoying the early release of the Hangar Module. Now that the build has rolled out to many fans, we\u2019re going to add a new layer to keep the experience interesting! Today we\u2019re unlocking additional items in the RSI store that you can use in your Hangar. Two types of items will be available: decorative hangar items like posters and trophies as well as ship upgrade parts like laser cannons and tractor beams.\n\nYou may have noticed that the RSI website now includes a \u2018credit ledger\u2019 which shows your United Earth Credit (UEC, or \u201cImperials\u201d) balance. When you download the Hangar Module for the first time you are awarded 5,000 UEC to play around with in this new system. Many of our early backers also have credits they earned during the first days of the pledge campaign. Credits included in pledge packages are not yet represented here because you will need some credits in order to start the game itself; we don\u2019t want players bankrupting themselves and locking themselves out of space travel! You can use these credits to buy ship parts and hangar items which you can then interact with in your hangar.\n\nThe key is that this all ties directly in to the finished game. The items you see for sale through the website are the ones that will be available galaxy-wide in a number of stores. Here you access it through an online store, Voyager Direct, which is a futuristic equivalent of Amazon.com. You may well need to travel across the galaxy to find an especially rare or advanced laser\u2026 but you will always be able to purchase a reliable Behring M3A from a local arms dealer. To prevent players from stockpiling credits and damaging their game experience, we are imposing a strict 25,000 UEC-per-day limit and an upper bound cap of 150,000 UEC on your ledger at any time. Similarly, you cannot melt these items as you would a game package: once you have purchased them they are considered \u2018played with.\u2019 When the game launches you will be able to sell them to NPCs or trade them to other players\u2026 and until then, they\u2019re yours!\n\nThere are several limitations you should be aware of right now. At this time, decorating your Hangar is not persistent. If you move a laser to a particular ship and then quit the game it will go back into your storage area. Additionally, only one of every decoration will appear at the moment. While you can have multiple lamps in your web inventory, only one can appear in each hangar at this time. Both of these things will change as the Hangar Module expands. Ultimately, the web store will go away and be replaced with an in-game interface starting with the first release of the Planetside Module.\n\nAs previously stated, additional Imperials will be available for purchase within the limitations discussed above. Please keep in mind that you are not under any obligation to purchase Imperials at this time. We are giving you the option right now because there isn\u2019t a way to earn credits in the game (as we\u2019re still building it!) and this is a great way to let you support the development of the game as well as play with other game elements we\u2019ve already created. But be warned, purchasing a stock of extra lasers through the catalog right now will not provide any great advantage when Star Citizen launches; there will be a lot more to discover in the living universe and some of the best weapons or upgrades will have to be earned through gameplay or sought out by traveling to the appropriate planet to buy them. Ultimately all items in the store today and in game will be purchasable via UEC earned in game. Outside of the initial ship package everything will be purchasable through UEC in the final game. There is no pay to win here!\n\nThe UEC Store is a great way to let players start interacting with the game world while continuing to support Star Citizen\u2019s development. As more features of the Hangar Module are rolled out, we will offer further ship parts and decorative (and interactive) items for your hangar. This will be one of the ways we demonstrate our dedication to keeping the Star Citizen setting fresh: just like the game will have a responsive live team, the Hangar Module will feature a continually expanding amount of content!\n\nPlease enjoy your new found freedom to experiment with items in your Hangar! This is your first taste of how ship upgrades and other personalization elements will work in Star Citizen\u2026\n\nMany Citizens have experienced delays and other issues downloading the Hangar Module and patches. We are aware of the issues and are working to resolve them as quickly as possible. Wondering what happened? Here\u2019s the explanation from our cloud hosting service:\n\nIt used more outbound bandwidth from the storage server than we\u2019ve ever seen by an order of magnitude for the 30 minutes or so following your release. We are establishing a \u201corigin shield\u201d (not related to Origin Systems or EA\u2019s hosting service) to improve load balancing and make the hangar download speeds more reasonable. All part of the testing process!\n\nWhat are UEC?\nUnited Earth Credits, aka \u201cUEC\u201d or \u201cImperials\u201d, are the official currency of the Central Core Bank. Established by the United Planets of Earth in 2528, the modern UEC remains one of the shining beacons of human economic stability. For more information about the history of UEC, please read This Day in History.\n\nWhat are UEC used for?\nImperials can be used to purchase items that are available in the game. For the initial launch of the Hangar Module this includes a modest selection of hangar decorations, posters, weapons, and the Greycat Personal Transport Vehicle.\n\nHow can I see my UEC balance?\nWhen you log in to your account on the RobertsSpaceIndustries.com website your UEC balance is listed in your MyRSI menu, and also in the Billing and Subscription section of your \u201cMy Account\u201d console.\n\nHow do I get UEC?\nMany fans who pledged during the early stages of the crowdfunding campaign have Original and Veteran Backer Rewards which contain UEC. Those UEC will be removed from that reward package and added to the UEC Ledger on your account. Also, everyone who qualifies to download and play the Hangar Module will be given 5,000 UEC at the time that you download the Launcher. And of course, once the game is launched, you will be able to earn UEC through gameplay.\n\nIf you wish to purchase more UEC before that time, you can do so in the Pledge Store. UEC is available for purchase in increments of 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 UEC. Once purchased from the Pledge Store, the corresponding amount of Imperials will be added to your UEC Ledger. These purchases can be funded with RSI Store Credit or through direct purchase.\n\nCan I use the UEC from my game package?\nNo, those credits are not ready to be added to your UEC ledger at this time. They will be necessary when you start playing the full game, so they must remain untouched.\n\nAre there limits to the amount of UEC I can obtain or stockpile?\nIn order to regulate the economy, the Central Core Bank has imposed restrictions on acquiring and stockpiling UEC. Each account can obtain a maximum of 25,000 UEC per 24 hour period, and can hold a maximum of 150,000 UEC on account in your ledger at any time. Buying items with UEC does reduce your ledger balance, and does not count towards the maximum UEC cap. These restrictions may be modified at the order of the CCB in the future when additional gameplay options become available.\n\nHow can I spend UEC?\nWith the release of the first version of the Hangar Module we are introducing the Game Store, Voyager\u2019s Direct: http:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/game. Within Voyager\u2019s Direct you will be able to purchase a number of items which can be used within the game. For the initial version of the Hangar Module this functionality is very limited, but will be expanded over time.\n\nWhat can I buy with UEC?\nAt this time you can buy a variety of ship upgrades and decorative hangar items with UEC. These items have been selected because they will be available in this same \u2018mail order\u2019 fashion in the finished game. You can not purchase items which would not be available everywhere in the game universe, such as add on ships, or items which are not part of the Star Citizen universe, like t-shirts or game packages.\n\nAre my hangar upgrades permanent?\nAny items purchased with UEC will carry over to one of your characters in the release version of Star Citizen.\n\nCan I gift or reclaim items purchased with UEC?\nItems which are purchased with UEC are not giftable, reclaimable, or refundable. By order of the Central Core Bank, all Voyager Direct sales are final. In the future, some of these functions may be handled by the game servers themselves. This exact functionality has yet to be defined.","de_DE":"Gr\u00fc\u00dfe B\u00fcrger,\nIch hoffe, Sie alle genie\u00dfen die vorzeitige Ver\u00f6ffentlichung des Hangarmoduls. Nachdem der Build nun f\u00fcr viele Fans verf\u00fcgbar ist, werden wir eine neue Ebene hinzuf\u00fcgen, um das Erlebnis interessant zu gestalten! Heute schalten wir zus\u00e4tzliche Gegenst\u00e4nde im RSI-Shop frei, die du in deinem Hangar verwenden kannst. Es werden zwei Arten von Artikeln angeboten: dekorative Hangarartikel wie Poster und Troph\u00e4en sowie Schiffsausbauteile wie Laserkanonen und Traktorstrahlen.\n\nSie haben vielleicht bemerkt, dass die RSI-Website nun ein \"Credit Ledger\" enth\u00e4lt, das Ihren United Earth Credit (UEC, oder \"Imperials\") Saldo anzeigt. Wenn Sie das Hangarmodul zum ersten Mal herunterladen, erhalten Sie 5.000 UEC, mit denen Sie in diesem neuen System herumspielen k\u00f6nnen. Viele unserer Early Backer haben auch Credits, die sie in den ersten Tagen der Versprechen-Kampagne verdient haben. Credits, die in Versprechenspaketen enthalten sind, sind hier noch nicht vertreten, da Sie einige Credits ben\u00f6tigen, um das Spiel selbst zu starten; wir wollen nicht, dass sich die Spieler in den Ruin treiben und sich von der Raumfahrt ausschlie\u00dfen! Mit diesen Credits kannst du Schiffsteile und Hangarartikel kaufen, mit denen du dann in deinem Hangar interagieren kannst.\n\nDer Schl\u00fcssel ist, dass dies alles direkt mit dem fertigen Spiel zusammenh\u00e4ngt. Die Artikel, die Sie auf der Website zum Verkauf sehen, sind diejenigen, die galaxienweit in einer Reihe von Gesch\u00e4ften erh\u00e4ltlich sein werden. Hier greifen Sie \u00fcber einen Online-Shop, Voyager Direct, auf ihn zu, der ein futuristisches Gegenst\u00fcck zu Amazon.com ist. M\u00f6glicherweise m\u00fcssen Sie durch die Galaxie reisen, um einen besonders seltenen oder fortgeschrittenen Laser zu finden.... aber Sie werden immer in der Lage sein, einen zuverl\u00e4ssigen Behring M3A bei einem lokalen Waffenh\u00e4ndler zu kaufen. Um zu verhindern, dass Spieler Credits aufstocken und ihr Spielerlebnis beeintr\u00e4chtigen, schreiben wir Ihrem Hauptbuch jederzeit ein strenges Limit von 25.000 UEC pro Tag und eine Obergrenze von 150.000 UEC vor. Ebenso k\u00f6nnen Sie diese Gegenst\u00e4nde nicht wie ein Spielepaket schmelzen: Sobald Sie sie gekauft haben, gelten sie als \"gespielt mit\". Wenn das Spiel beginnt, kannst du sie an NSCs verkaufen oder an andere Spieler tauschen.... und bis dahin geh\u00f6ren sie dir!\n\nEs gibt mehrere Einschr\u00e4nkungen, die Sie im Moment beachten sollten. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt ist die Dekoration Ihres Hangars nicht dauerhaft. Wenn du einen Laser auf ein bestimmtes Schiff bewegst und dann das Spiel verl\u00e4sst, geht er zur\u00fcck in deinen Lagerbereich. Au\u00dferdem wird im Moment nur eines von jedem Dekor erscheinen. Sie k\u00f6nnen zwar mehrere Lampen in Ihrem Webinventar haben, aber zu diesem Zeitpunkt kann nur eine in jedem Hangar erscheinen. Beides wird sich mit der Erweiterung des Hangarmoduls \u00e4ndern. Letztendlich wird der Webshop wegfallen und durch eine In-Game-Oberfl\u00e4che ersetzt, die mit der ersten Version des Planetside Module beginnt.\n\nWie bereits erw\u00e4hnt, werden innerhalb der oben genannten Einschr\u00e4nkungen zus\u00e4tzliche Imperials zum Kauf angeboten. Bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht verpflichtet sind, Imperials zu kaufen. Wir geben dir gerade jetzt die M\u00f6glichkeit, weil es keine M\u00f6glichkeit gibt, Credits im Spiel zu verdienen (da wir es immer noch bauen!) und dies ist eine gro\u00dfartige M\u00f6glichkeit, dich die Entwicklung des Spiels unterst\u00fctzen zu lassen sowie mit anderen Spielelementen zu spielen, die wir bereits erstellt haben. Aber seien Sie gewarnt, dass der Kauf eines Vorrats an zus\u00e4tzlichen Lasern \u00fcber den Katalog im Moment keinen gro\u00dfen Vorteil bietet, wenn Star Citizen startet; es wird noch viel mehr im Weltall zu entdecken geben, und einige der besten Waffen oder Upgrades m\u00fcssen durch das Gameplay verdient oder durch Reisen zum entsprechenden Planeten gesucht werden, um sie zu kaufen. Letztendlich werden alle Gegenst\u00e4nde im Laden heute und im Spiel \u00fcber UEC erh\u00e4ltlich sein, die im Spiel verdient wurden. Au\u00dferhalb des anf\u00e4nglichen Schiffspakets wird alles \u00fcber UEC im Endspiel erh\u00e4ltlich sein. Es gibt keine Auszahlung, um hier zu gewinnen!\n\nDer UEC Store ist eine gro\u00dfartige M\u00f6glichkeit, um Spielern die M\u00f6glichkeit zu geben, mit der Spielwelt zu interagieren und gleichzeitig die Entwicklung von Star Citizen weiter zu unterst\u00fctzen. Da weitere Funktionen des Hangarmoduls eingef\u00fchrt werden, werden wir weitere Schiffsteile und dekorative (und interaktive) Elemente f\u00fcr Ihren Hangar anbieten. Dies wird einer der Wege sein, wie wir unser Engagement daf\u00fcr unter Beweis stellen, die Einstellung von Star Citizen frisch zu halten: So wie das Spiel ein reaktionsschnelles Live-Team haben wird, wird das Hangarmodul eine st\u00e4ndig wachsende Menge an Inhalten enthalten!\n\nGenie\u00dfen Sie Ihre neu gewonnene Freiheit, mit Gegenst\u00e4nden in Ihrem Hangar zu experimentieren! Dies ist Ihr erster Vorgeschmack darauf, wie Schiffsupgrades und andere Personalisierungselemente in Star Citizen funktionieren werden.....\n\nViele B\u00fcrger haben Verz\u00f6gerungen und andere Probleme beim Herunterladen des Hangarmoduls und der Patches erlebt. Wir sind uns der Probleme bewusst und arbeiten daran, sie so schnell wie m\u00f6glich zu l\u00f6sen. Ich frage mich, was passiert ist. Hier ist die Erkl\u00e4rung von unserem Cloud Hosting Service:\n\nEs verbrauchte mehr ausgehende Bandbreite vom Storage-Server, als wir je in den letzten 30 Minuten nach Ihrer Ver\u00f6ffentlichung um eine Gr\u00f6\u00dfenordnung gesehen haben. Wir richten einen \"Origin Shield\" ein (nicht in Verbindung mit Origin Systems oder dem Hosting-Service von EA), um den Lastausgleich zu verbessern und die Download-Geschwindigkeiten des Hangars vern\u00fcnftiger zu gestalten. Alles Teil des Testprozesses!\n\nWas sind UEC?\nUnited Earth Credits, auch bekannt als \"UEC\" oder \"Imperials\", sind die offizielle W\u00e4hrung der Zentralbank. Die moderne UEC, die 2528 von den Vereinigten Planeten der Erde gegr\u00fcndet wurde, bleibt eines der leuchtenden Leuchtfeuer der menschlichen wirtschaftlichen Stabilit\u00e4t. F\u00fcr weitere Informationen \u00fcber die Geschichte der UEC lesen Sie bitte Diesen Tag in der Geschichte.\n\nWof\u00fcr wird UEC verwendet?\nImperials k\u00f6nnen verwendet werden, um Gegenst\u00e4nde zu kaufen, die im Spiel verf\u00fcgbar sind. F\u00fcr die erste Markteinf\u00fchrung des Hangarmoduls umfasst dies eine bescheidene Auswahl an Hangardekorationen, Postern, Waffen und dem Greycat Personal Transport Vehicle.\n\nWie kann ich meinen UEC-Saldo sehen?\nWenn Sie sich auf der Website von RobertsSpaceIndustries.com in Ihr Konto einloggen, wird Ihr UEC-Guthaben in Ihrem MyRSI-Men\u00fc und auch im Bereich Abrechnung und Abonnement Ihrer \"Mein Konto\"-Konsole aufgelistet.\n\nWie bekomme ich UEC?\nViele Fans, die sich in den fr\u00fchen Phasen der Crowdfunding-Kampagne verpflichtet haben, haben Original- und Veteranen-Backer-Belohnungen, die UEC enthalten. Diese UECs werden aus diesem Pr\u00e4mienpaket entfernt und dem UEC-Ledger auf Ihrem Konto hinzugef\u00fcgt. Au\u00dferdem erh\u00e4lt jeder, der sich f\u00fcr den Download und das Spielen des Hangarmoduls qualifiziert, 5.000 UEC, wenn Sie den Launcher herunterladen. Und nat\u00fcrlich, sobald das Spiel gestartet ist, kannst du UEC im Gameplay verdienen.\n\nWenn Sie vor diesem Zeitpunkt mehr UEC kaufen m\u00f6chten, k\u00f6nnen Sie dies im Pfand-Shop tun. UEC ist in Schritten von 5.000, 10.000 und 20.000 UEC erh\u00e4ltlich. Nach dem Kauf im Pfandleihgesch\u00e4ft wird die entsprechende Menge an Imperialen Ihrem UEC-Ledger hinzugef\u00fcgt. Diese Eink\u00e4ufe k\u00f6nnen mit RSI Store Credit oder durch direkten Kauf finanziert werden.\n\nKann ich die UEC aus meinem Spielepaket verwenden?\nNein, diese Credits sind noch nicht bereit, Ihrem UEC-Ledger hinzugef\u00fcgt zu werden. Sie werden notwendig sein, wenn du anf\u00e4ngst, das ganze Spiel zu spielen, also m\u00fcssen sie unber\u00fchrt bleiben.\n\nGibt es Grenzen f\u00fcr die H\u00f6he der UEC, die ich erhalten oder auf Lager nehmen kann?\nUm die Wirtschaft zu regulieren, hat die Zentralbank Beschr\u00e4nkungen f\u00fcr den Erwerb und die Lagerung von UEC erlassen. Jedes Konto kann maximal 25.000 UEC pro 24-Stunden-Zeitraum erhalten und jederzeit maximal 150.000 UEC auf dem Konto in Ihrem Hauptbuch halten. Der Kauf von Gegenst\u00e4nden mit UEC reduziert Ihren Hauptbuchstand und z\u00e4hlt nicht zur maximalen UEC-Cap. Diese Einschr\u00e4nkungen k\u00f6nnen in Zukunft im Auftrag der CCB ge\u00e4ndert werden, wenn zus\u00e4tzliche Spieloptionen verf\u00fcgbar werden.\n\nWie kann ich UEC ausgeben?\nMit der Ver\u00f6ffentlichung der ersten Version des Hangarmoduls pr\u00e4sentieren wir den Game Store, Voyager's Direct: http:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/game. Bei Voyager's Direct kannst du eine Reihe von Gegenst\u00e4nden kaufen, die innerhalb des Spiels verwendet werden k\u00f6nnen. F\u00fcr die erste Version des Hangarmoduls ist diese Funktionalit\u00e4t sehr eingeschr\u00e4nkt, wird aber im Laufe der Zeit erweitert.\n\nWas kann ich bei UEC kaufen?\nZu diesem Zeitpunkt k\u00f6nnen Sie bei UEC eine Vielzahl von Schiffsausbauten und dekorativen Hangarararartikeln kaufen. Diese Gegenst\u00e4nde wurden ausgew\u00e4hlt, weil sie im fertigen Spiel auf die gleiche Weise im Versandhandel erh\u00e4ltlich sein werden. Du kannst keine Gegenst\u00e4nde kaufen, die nicht \u00fcberall im Spieluniversum verf\u00fcgbar w\u00e4ren, wie z.B. Add-on-Schiffe oder Gegenst\u00e4nde, die nicht Teil des Star Citizen-Universums sind, wie T-Shirts oder Spielepakete.\n\nSind meine Hangar-Upgrades dauerhaft?\nAlle Gegenst\u00e4nde, die bei UEC gekauft werden, werden in der Release-Version von Star Citizen auf einen Ihrer Charaktere \u00fcbertragen.\n\nKann ich bei UEC gekaufte Artikel verschenken oder zur\u00fcckfordern?\nArtikel, die bei UEC gekauft werden, sind nicht geschenkt, zur\u00fcckforderbar oder erstattungsf\u00e4hig. Im Auftrag der Zentralbank sind alle Voyager Direktverk\u00e4ufe endg\u00fcltig. In Zukunft k\u00f6nnen einige dieser Funktionen von den Spielservern selbst \u00fcbernommen werden. Diese genaue Funktionalit\u00e4t muss noch definiert werden.","zh_CN":"Greetings Citizens,\nI hope you are all enjoying the early release of the Hangar Module. Now that the build has rolled out to many fans, we\u2019re going to add a new layer to keep the experience interesting! Today we\u2019re unlocking additional items in the RSI store that you can use in your Hangar. Two types of items will be available: decorative hangar items like posters and trophies as well as ship upgrade parts like laser cannons and tractor beams.\n\nYou may have noticed that the RSI website now includes a \u2018credit ledger\u2019 which shows your United Earth Credit (UEC, or \u201cImperials\u201d) balance. When you download the Hangar Module for the first time you are awarded 5,000 UEC to play around with in this new system. Many of our early backers also have credits they earned during the first days of the pledge campaign. Credits included in pledge packages are not yet represented here because you will need some credits in order to start the game itself; we don\u2019t want players bankrupting themselves and locking themselves out of space travel! You can use these credits to buy ship parts and hangar items which you can then interact with in your hangar.\n\nThe key is that this all ties directly in to the finished game. The items you see for sale through the website are the ones that will be available galaxy-wide in a number of stores. Here you access it through an online store, Voyager Direct, which is a futuristic equivalent of Amazon.com. You may well need to travel across the galaxy to find an especially rare or advanced laser\u2026 but you will always be able to purchase a reliable Behring M3A from a local arms dealer. To prevent players from stockpiling credits and damaging their game experience, we are imposing a strict 25,000 UEC-per-day limit and an upper bound cap of 150,000 UEC on your ledger at any time. Similarly, you cannot melt these items as you would a game package: once you have purchased them they are considered \u2018played with.\u2019 When the game launches you will be able to sell them to NPCs or trade them to other players\u2026 and until then, they\u2019re yours!\n\nThere are several limitations you should be aware of right now. At this time, decorating your Hangar is not persistent. If you move a laser to a particular ship and then quit the game it will go back into your storage area. Additionally, only one of every decoration will appear at the moment. While you can have multiple lamps in your web inventory, only one can appear in each hangar at this time. Both of these things will change as the Hangar Module expands. Ultimately, the web store will go away and be replaced with an in-game interface starting with the first release of the Planetside Module.\n\nAs previously stated, additional Imperials will be available for purchase within the limitations discussed above. Please keep in mind that you are not under any obligation to purchase Imperials at this time. We are giving you the option right now because there isn\u2019t a way to earn credits in the game (as we\u2019re still building it!) and this is a great way to let you support the development of the game as well as play with other game elements we\u2019ve already created. But be warned, purchasing a stock of extra lasers through the catalog right now will not provide any great advantage when Star Citizen launches; there will be a lot more to discover in the living universe and some of the best weapons or upgrades will have to be earned through gameplay or sought out by traveling to the appropriate planet to buy them. Ultimately all items in the store today and in game will be purchasable via UEC earned in game. Outside of the initial ship package everything will be purchasable through UEC in the final game. There is no pay to win here!\n\nThe UEC Store is a great way to let players start interacting with the game world while continuing to support Star Citizen\u2019s development. As more features of the Hangar Module are rolled out, we will offer further ship parts and decorative (and interactive) items for your hangar. This will be one of the ways we demonstrate our dedication to keeping the Star Citizen setting fresh: just like the game will have a responsive live team, the Hangar Module will feature a continually expanding amount of content!\n\nPlease enjoy your new found freedom to experiment with items in your Hangar! This is your first taste of how ship upgrades and other personalization elements will work in Star Citizen\u2026\n\nMany Citizens have experienced delays and other issues downloading the Hangar Module and patches. We are aware of the issues and are working to resolve them as quickly as possible. Wondering what happened? Here\u2019s the explanation from our cloud hosting service:\n\nIt used more outbound bandwidth from the storage server than we\u2019ve ever seen by an order of magnitude for the 30 minutes or so following your release. We are establishing a \u201corigin shield\u201d (not related to Origin Systems or EA\u2019s hosting service) to improve load balancing and make the hangar download speeds more reasonable. All part of the testing process!\n\nWhat are UEC?\nUnited Earth Credits, aka \u201cUEC\u201d or \u201cImperials\u201d, are the official currency of the Central Core Bank. Established by the United Planets of Earth in 2528, the modern UEC remains one of the shining beacons of human economic stability. For more information about the history of UEC, please read This Day in History.\n\nWhat are UEC used for?\nImperials can be used to purchase items that are available in the game. For the initial launch of the Hangar Module this includes a modest selection of hangar decorations, posters, weapons, and the Greycat Personal Transport Vehicle.\n\nHow can I see my UEC balance?\nWhen you log in to your account on the RobertsSpaceIndustries.com website your UEC balance is listed in your MyRSI menu, and also in the Billing and Subscription section of your \u201cMy Account\u201d console.\n\nHow do I get UEC?\nMany fans who pledged during the early stages of the crowdfunding campaign have Original and Veteran Backer Rewards which contain UEC. Those UEC will be removed from that reward package and added to the UEC Ledger on your account. Also, everyone who qualifies to download and play the Hangar Module will be given 5,000 UEC at the time that you download the Launcher. And of course, once the game is launched, you will be able to earn UEC through gameplay.\n\nIf you wish to purchase more UEC before that time, you can do so in the Pledge Store. UEC is available for purchase in increments of 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 UEC. Once purchased from the Pledge Store, the corresponding amount of Imperials will be added to your UEC Ledger. These purchases can be funded with RSI Store Credit or through direct purchase.\n\nCan I use the UEC from my game package?\nNo, those credits are not ready to be added to your UEC ledger at this time. They will be necessary when you start playing the full game, so they must remain untouched.\n\nAre there limits to the amount of UEC I can obtain or stockpile?\nIn order to regulate the economy, the Central Core Bank has imposed restrictions on acquiring and stockpiling UEC. Each account can obtain a maximum of 25,000 UEC per 24 hour period, and can hold a maximum of 150,000 UEC on account in your ledger at any time. Buying items with UEC does reduce your ledger balance, and does not count towards the maximum UEC cap. These restrictions may be modified at the order of the CCB in the future when additional gameplay options become available.\n\nHow can I spend UEC?\nWith the release of the first version of the Hangar Module we are introducing the Game Store, Voyager\u2019s Direct: http:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/game. Within Voyager\u2019s Direct you will be able to purchase a number of items which can be used within the game. For the initial version of the Hangar Module this functionality is very limited, but will be expanded over time.\n\nWhat can I buy with UEC?\nAt this time you can buy a variety of ship upgrades and decorative hangar items with UEC. These items have been selected because they will be available in this same \u2018mail order\u2019 fashion in the finished game. You can not purchase items which would not be available everywhere in the game universe, such as add on ships, or items which are not part of the Star Citizen universe, like t-shirts or game packages.\n\nAre my hangar upgrades permanent?\nAny items purchased with UEC will carry over to one of your characters in the release version of Star Citizen.\n\nCan I gift or reclaim items purchased with UEC?\nItems which are purchased with UEC are not giftable, reclaimable, or refundable. By order of the Central Core Bank, all Voyager Direct sales are final. In the future, some of these functions may be handled by the game servers themselves. This exact functionality has yet to be defined."},"links_count":2,"comment_count":366,"created_at":"2013-08-30T00:00:00+00:00","created_at_human":"12 years ago"},"meta":{"processed_at":"2026-05-08 08:06:17","valid_relations":["images","links"],"prev_id":13233,"next_id":13236}}