Drake Vulture Overview

The Drake Vulture is a small salvage ship manufactured by Drake Interplanetary, built for long-range self-reliance and practical solo operation. Designed to let a single operator take on salvage work efficiently, the Vulture embraces Drake’s signature no-nonsense approach to utility, visibility, and hands-on control.

Scraper Beams and Fast Material Harvesting

Dual integrated scraper beams use Drake’s patented Tomium system, developed alongside professional salvagers to maximize speed and efficiency. This setup is optimized for rapid hull stripping and steady resource extraction, helping solo pilots turn wrecks into profit with minimal downtime.

Integrated Tractor Rig for Confident Handling

The Ripper’s claw is fitted with an integrated Lariat tractor rig designed specifically for the Vulture. Its industrial-grade design and proprietary beam configuration deliver exceptional pulling power, offering stronger handling than tractor setups several times larger and making it easier to manage debris, components, and salvage positioning.

Cargo Bay Flexibility and Vehicle Storage

The Vulture’s interior bay provides usable space beyond the boundaries of its cargo grid, allowing additional cargo to be loosely packed when needed. The bay can also house small ground vehicles such as the Mirai Pulse, Argo ATLS, or Greycat STV, expanding mission options once you land.

Long Haul Comfort and Solo Convenience

Built with extended travel in mind, the Vulture blends comfort and convenience to reduce the strain of long trips and the risks that come with them. A full-size bunk features a composite mattress developed and tested by Drake with professional salvagers and haulers. The layout keeps the cockpit and command station close, so when conditions get rough you can get back in control fast.

Central Intuitive Control and Maximum Visibility

With high visibility and critical ship controls within easy reach, the Vulture keeps the pilot in command of navigation, defense, weapons, and its all-in-one salvage utility systems. The result is a streamlined solo workflow that supports scanning, approach, salvage execution, and extraction without the complexity of larger multi-crew platforms.