What you’ll learn

This guide shows how to reach the Siege of Orison platform complex in Crusader space even when the event isn’t running, what you can do there (loot routes, shuttles, social activities), and how to avoid the one platform that remains dangerous. It’s a great way to pick up gear, explore the set pieces, and save credits and aUEC on early loadouts.

Can you visit Siege of Orison when the event isn’t active?

Yes. The Siege of Orison platform areas can still be visited in the Persistent Universe even when the event is not currently active. While you won’t be completing event objectives, the space remains useful for exploration, scavenging, and group activities.

The big advantages are:

• Low-pressure looting for armor, weapons, attachments, food, and clothing.
• Practice navigation around the platforms and shuttles without event chaos.
• Social sandbox fun (PTV racing, boxing matches, photo ops).
• Budget-friendly gearing if you’re trying to reduce spending on replacements and build a long-term progression budget.

How to get to the Siege of Orison platforms from Orison

Starting point: Orison spaceport

Begin at Orison and depart from the spaceport. Once airborne, gain a bit of altitude so you have a clear line of travel away from the city.

Heading to the platforms

Point your ship to a heading of approximately 110 and fly straight. As you close in, you should spot a distinctive L-shaped platform layout with an additional structure floating above the complex. That L-shaped cluster is the Siege of Orison platform area you’re looking for.

On approach, you may see an impound vehicle countdown. If you’re not doing anything that triggers enforcement, you can generally ignore the warning and continue your approach.

Recognizing the platform sequence

When the event is active, players typically progress through platforms in a sequence. Even when it’s inactive, those same locations are still there, which helps you orient yourself:

• The first platform you notice to the lower left on approach is commonly the first “arrival” platform during the event.
• A second platform off to the left is commonly the next stop after the first platform is secured during the event flow.

Most buildings in the complex have landing pads on top, and you can choose whichever is convenient for your route. The key detail is that many of these buildings have mounted turrets.

In general, turrets should not engage you as long as you do not become hostile. To keep your approach clean:

• Avoid firing weapons near the platforms.
• Don’t ram structures or other ships.
• Don’t accrue a reason for “red” status on the way in.
• Land calmly and keep your ship powered down if you’re worried about accidental incidents.

If you want to minimize risk further, bring a small, easy-to-land ship and keep your approach speed conservative. A clean landing is worth it when you’re carrying loot.

What you can do on the platforms (even without the event)

1) Use the med beds for basic survival and imprint management

Many buildings have a med bed tucked into an interior corner. These are useful for:

• Restoring hydration and hunger (helpful if you’re staying out for a long session).
• Managing your regeneration imprint if the bed allows it in your current patch state.

This is a big quality-of-life advantage: you can roam longer without returning to Orison just to stabilize your character.

2) Set up friendly boxing matches

Some buildings include a dedicated boxing ring area on an upper floor. With friends or orgmates, it’s an easy way to:

• Run informal tournaments.
• Practice melee timing and movement.
• Create a fun “downtime” activity between missions.

Keep it controlled and store weapons to avoid accidents that could escalate turret responses or create unwanted legal trouble.

3) Scavenge loot boxes for supplies and rare finds

Even when the event is off, the platforms can have loot containers worth checking. Expect a mix of basic sustain items and occasional standout gear.

• White supply boxes often contain food and water.
• Weapon boxes can contain firearms, ammo, and sometimes unique items.

Players have reported finding items such as a Wiccolo grenade launcher and other high-end weapons in these areas depending on server state and patch loot tables. Treat it as opportunistic scavenging rather than guaranteed farming.

This is also a practical way to reduce replacement costs. If you’re saving for ship purchases, cargo bankroll, or aUEC for component upgrades, scavenged gear can keep your spending down.

4) Loot bodies for armor, weapons, clothing, and attachments

You can often find bodies in and around the facilities. These can include:

• Security personnel with usable armor and weapons.
• Heavier armored NPCs that frequently carry an FS-9 LMG.
• Civilians whose inventories may include fancy clothing, knives, and weapon attachments.

Some civilian loot pools can include rare cosmetic items like distinctive sunglasses. These aren’t a reliable “farm,” but they’re worth checking if you enjoy collecting hard-to-find cosmetics.

Practical tip: bring a backpack and plan to consolidate. Armor pieces, ammo, and attachments add up quickly, and clutter increases the chance you forget something valuable on the floor.

Small garages around the complex can contain parked PTVs. They’re perfect for casual group activities:

• PTV races around accessible routes.
• “Distance toss” contests using a tractor beam.
• Just learning vehicle handling without risking expensive ground vehicles.

If you’re doing tractor-beam games, stay aware of ledges and drop-offs. The platforms punish sloppy driving and physics experiments.

6) Use maps for orientation (and a quirky detail)

It’s easy to get turned around because many structures feel similar. Look for posted maps in the area to re-orient yourself between buildings and shuttle points.

There’s also a small oddity: if you shoot certain map displays with a sidearm, the display can appear distorted. It’s not a gameplay advantage, but it’s a fun detail to know when you’re exploring with friends.

How to travel between platforms using the shuttles

Each major location has a shuttle you can use to move between platforms. When the event is inactive, the shuttle behavior can be unintuitive, so plan your boarding and exit carefully.

Boarding manual shuttles (doors may not open)

At some platforms, the shuttle doors may not open normally. A common workaround is to access the shuttle by jumping from a nearby ledge onto it.

Safety rules:

• Line up your jump and keep it short.
• Don’t sprint blindly near platform edges.
• If you’re desynced, wait a moment before attempting the jump.

Operating the shuttle

Some shuttles operate manually, meaning you’ll need to press a button to start the trip between platforms. Once in motion, stay inside and avoid movement that could clip you through geometry during server hiccups.

Exiting at the destination (doors may still be closed)

On arrival, doors may remain closed. A typical method is to climb on top of the shuttle and jump over to the platform ledge.

Again, the main risk is falling off the platform. Take your time and don’t attempt fancy jumps while carrying your best gear.

If you’d rather not fly back, backspace, or exit out, you can return via a specific route that uses an automatic shuttle.

Use the shuttle at Solanki platform

Head to Solanki platform and look for the shuttle that runs automatically. This shuttle:

• Opens its doors normally for boarding.
• Returns you to Orison in roughly 4 minutes.

When you arrive back at Orison, you may also find bodies in the area that can be looted, depending on the current server state.

Optional access trick: reaching the roof via the Crusader showroom elevator

There’s a cooperative method that can help reach certain elevated access points around Orison using the Crusader showroom building:

• One player positions on top of the building.
• That player sends the elevator down.
• The second player enters the elevator.
• The player on top sends the elevator back up, bringing the second player to the rooftop access point.

This is situational and depends on patch behavior, but it can be useful if you’re coordinating with a friend and want alternate movement options.

Critical warning: the Admin platform is hostile

The Admin platform (the higher, floating location above the others) is the one place you should treat as dangerous even when the event is not active. It’s typically the final objective area during the live Siege of Orison mission, and it can remain hostile.

What to expect if you approach too closely:

• Missile fire on approach.
• Turret engagement from multiple angles.

If your goal is sightseeing and looting, avoid the Admin platform entirely. If you want to test defenses for fun, do it in a cheap ship and don’t bring anything you can’t afford to lose.

Efficient looting loop (simple route for groups)

If you want a straightforward plan that works well with friends, use a loop like this:

• Land on a building with a pad and confirm turret calm.
• Check med bed location so your group has a recovery point.
• Sweep top floors first (boxing ring level and nearby containers).
• Work downward through interiors for weapon boxes and bodies.
• Hit garages for PTVs and quick fun between sweeps.
• Use shuttles to move to the next platform and repeat.
• Return via Solanki if you want a low-effort trip back to Orison.

Even if you’re not “farming” in the strict sense, this kind of loop helps you build a stash of spare weapons and armor. That reduces downtime after deaths and can indirectly boost your income rate in other activities like bunkers, bounty hunting, or cargo runs.

And if you’re weighing time versus credits, some players choose to supplement their budget with Star Citizen aUEC so they can focus on the content they enjoy instead of repeating gear-recovery loops. Others prefer pure scavenging here to keep expenses near zero. Either way, knowing this location gives you more flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Any ship that can safely fly around Crusader and land on pads works. Smaller ships are often easier to park and less painful to replace if something goes wrong.

Will the platform turrets shoot me while I’m exploring?

They typically won’t if you remain non-hostile. Avoid firing weapons, avoid collisions, and don’t approach the Admin platform if your goal is a safe visit.

What’s the safest way to move between platforms if shuttle doors won’t open?

Use slow, deliberate jumps from the ledge to board, and climb carefully to exit if needed. If the server feels unstable, consider flying between platforms instead of risking a fall while carrying loot.

Is this a good way to make money?

It’s better viewed as a way to reduce spending by stocking up on gear and supplies. That can support other income methods and fits well into a broader aUEC making guide approach.

What if I want faster progression but don’t have time to grind replacement gear?

Many players balance scavenging with other methods like missions and trading. If your main bottleneck is upgrade costs, some also look into buy Star Citizen aUEC options to fund ships and components without repeating the same recovery loops.