What to know
The CSV-SM is a freight variant of the CSV series of ground vehicles developed by Argo Astronautics. The CSV-SM handles the short ground transfer that would waste the time of a larger cargo vehicle.
CSV-SM specifications
The loading plan behind every CSV-SM run
The compact CSV-SM carries 4 SCU across construction sites, hangars, and short surface routes. Its simple controls and carrier-friendly footprint make it a practical first cargo vehicle for moving supplies from a landed ship to the place they are actually needed.
Load and unload the CSV-SM
The CSV-SM carries containers, tools, or supplies through the final ground leg of the route.
Development note: The CSV-SM is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 3.24.2. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
Moving freight through the CSV-SM
The CSV-SM pairs the 4-SCU worksite cargo bed with the access and handling equipment needed to move freight from the first container to final delivery.
The vehicle provides 4 SCU of storage for cargo and field equipment.
Stowage provides room for the supplies, cargo, or equipment needed on the trip.
The compact CSV-SM can ride inside a larger ship and begin moving freight soon after landing.
Door width and internal clearance decide which containers can actually fit.
The right loading equipment turns empty cargo space into a secured shipment.
A compact carrier for short cargo transfers
The CSV-SM carries 4 SCU between a landed ship, hangar, construction area, or nearby outpost. Its value is simple and concrete: supplies reach the place where people are working without using a full-size rover for every short transfer.
4 SCU for moving supplies across a worksite
Match the load carried by the 4-SCU worksite cargo bed to the container sizes and equipment available at both ends of the CSV-SM's route.
Keep the load carried by the 4-SCU worksite cargo bed restrained, balanced, and clear of the access the crew still needs.
Arrange the load carried by the 4-SCU worksite cargo bed in the order the destination can receive it so unloading stays straightforward.
Move cargo with the CSV-SM
The CSV-SM turns the 4-SCU worksite cargo bed into practical support between a larger ship, station, landing area, or nearby worksite.
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Choose cargo that suits the CSV-SM's destination
The first CSV-SM decision is whether the load, route, and receiving port suit a freight job.
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Use the CSV-SM's hold without blocking access
The crew arranges the CSV-SM around unloading rather than using every available space without a plan.
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Set the cargo where the next person can use it
On the CSV-SM, good placement reduces another handling step and keeps exits, tools, and active work areas clear.
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Move straight to the next load
An orderly unload leaves the CSV-SM ready to earn on the next trip.
CSV-SM's cargo equipment in detail
The CSV-SM uses its 4-SCU worksite cargo bed to keep cargo moving from loading and secure transport to delivery at the destination.
Simple controls, a compact footprint, and 4 SCU of capacity make the CSV-SM practical for short construction-site and surface freight runs.
The vehicle has a Size 0 shield that can provide protection against enemy FPS attacks.
A clear loading path lets the crew use more of the CSV-SM's cargo capacity without blocking essential access.
Container position, restraint, and weight distribution protect the CSV-SM while keeping the next handoff accessible.
Check the loading route before accepting the cargo
Freight stays manageable aboard the CSV-SM when the operator protects access, balance, and the unloading order.
Plan the CSV-SM's hold around the destination
Cargo handling aboard the CSV-SM begins with the 4-SCU worksite cargo bed and ends with a clear, orderly unload.
The crew checks that each container fits the CSV-SM and can be removed without rebuilding the whole load.
Inside the CSV-SM, containers remain secure without blocking the crew or the equipment needed at the next stop.
Aboard the CSV-SM, delivery includes unloading cleanly, checking restraints and equipment, and knowing what capacity is available next.
See the CSV-SM in action
Watch official footage of the CSV-SM in action and see it from every angle.
Find your CSV-SM
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