Black Jackal
Pilot your way through the deadly remains of derelict spacecraft, solve their mysteries, and get out with everything that isn't nailed down.
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Explore derelict spacecraft
You are a drone operator and the newest member of the three-person crew on the Black Jackal, a salvage ship that specializes in investigating lost spacecraft in the unexplored reaches of the galaxy.
Each mission will take you to a different derelict, with its own story and challenges, as you learn more about the galaxy and your crew.
Navigate their hazards
Using spaceflight controls, pilot your salvage drone through cramped corridors and twisted wreckage. Everything in a derelict is a hazard, from damaged machinery, to still-active security systems, to impacts with the walls themselves.
It will take flying skill, situational awareness, and a strong sense of direction to get through these ships intact.
Solve their mysteries
The main goal of each mission is to figure out what happened to the derelict ship. Piece together the vessel's final moments through text evidence, audio logs, and environmental clues. Send your report and decide how the ship's story will be told.
Outer space is dangerous, but people are even more so.
Get out with the loot
Scour the derelict for valuable salvage and bring it back to the Black Jackal. Some of it will be out in the open, but the most valuable parts will be well-hidden… or well-guarded.
Salvage brought back to the ship can be used to buy upgrades to your drone!
