Thrusters and Dust

1-Minute Citizen

Leisure EN ↓ 30 episodes

1-Minute Citizen is a fast-start field guide for Star Citizen. Each episode explains one system, tool, or gameplay mechanic in under a minute. From calling your first ship to quantum travel, inventory management, landing, combat survival, and daily ship operations. Built for new players, returning pilots, and anyone who just needs a quick answer without digging through a 40-minute tutorial. Thrusters & Dust is a Star Citizen fan project made by the community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries®, and Cloud Imperium® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC.

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Episodes

Ep. 30 - How to Claim a Ship 30.04.2026 0:45

Ship gone? Insurance is your friend, not your enemy. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 29 - How to Store Your Ship 30.04.2026 0:42

Storing correctly saves you time next login. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 28 - How to Avoid Soft Death 30.04.2026 0:48

“Soft death” is when your ship lives, but you’re done. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 27 - How to Fly in Space 30.04.2026 0:45

Space flight is about managing momentum, not just pointing. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 26 - How to Fly in Atmosphere 30.04.2026 0:45

Treat your ship like an aircraft, not a brick. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 25 - How to Hover Safely 30.04.2026 0:48

Hovering is the difference between smooth and scuffed landings. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 24 - How to Land Without Crashing 30.04.2026 0:45

Planetfall shouldn’t end as a crater. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 23 - How to Calibrate a Jump 30.04.2026 0:51

Calibration is the secret step most new pilots miss. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 22 - How to Spool a Quantum Drive 30.04.2026 0:52

Locked on but not jumping? You probably missed this step. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 21 - How Quantum Travel Works 30.04.2026 0:55

Ep. 20 - How to Manage Your Inventory 30.04.2026 0:51

Losing gear to bad inventory habits hurts more than pirates. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 19 - How to Inspect Items 30.04.2026 0:49

Know what you’re picking up before you risk it. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 18 - How to Use the Interaction Wheel 30.04.2026 0:52

Almost every problem has a solution on this wheel. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 17 - How to Switch Camera Views 30.04.2026 0:49

Cockpit view or cinematic view, your choice. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 16 - How to Raise Landing Gear 30.04.2026 0:39

Flying with gear down slows you more than you think. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 15 - How to Lower Landing Gear 30.04.2026 0:47

Those sparks on landing? This is why. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 14 - How to Use Ship Lights 30.04.2026 0:48

Darkness is optional, even in space. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 13 - How to Open Ship Doors 30.04.2026 0:52

Stop running circles around your own ship. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 12 - How to Start Ship Engines 30.04.2026 0:55

Power on isn’t enough; you still need thrust. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 11 - How to Turn On Ship Power 30.04.2026 0:52

If your ship feels dead, start here. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 10 - How to Take Off Safely 30.04.2026 0:52

Stop face‑planting your brand‑new ship into the hangar. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 8 - How to Call Your Ship 30.04.2026 0:52

No ship on the pad? You probably skipped this. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 9 - How to Retrieve Your Ship 30.04.2026 0:49

Ship missing? Here’s how to bring it back. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC

Ep. 7 - How to Find the Spaceport 30.04.2026 0:55

Ep. 6 - How to Use the Elevator 30.04.2026 0:58

Yes, the elevator really does hate new players. Thrusters and Dust is a Star Citizen fan project. Made by the Community. Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries® and Cloud Imperium ® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC