If you find yourself stuck behind bars in Star Citizen, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The in-game prison system, Klescher Rehabilitation Facility, is designed to penalize criminal activity, but there are ways to reduce your sentence or even escape. In this guide, we’ll explore all the methods you can use to get out of prison as fast as possible.
Methods to Reduce Your Prison Time
1. Wait It Out
The simplest way to serve your time is by doing nothing. Your sentence will automatically count down, even if you log out of the game. However, if you have a long sentence, you might want to explore other options.
2. Mine for Merits
Mining is the most effective in-game method for reducing your prison time. Here’s how it works:
- Inside the prison, you’ll find mining equipment and deposit terminals.
- Use the mining tool provided to break down Hadinite, Dolivine, or Aphorite.
- Deposit the mined resources in the designated terminals to earn “Merits.”
- Merits automatically reduce your sentence—1 Merit equals 1 second off your time.
- The more you mine, the faster you get out.
Pro Tip: Look for high-value ores like Hadinite, as they grant more merits per deposit.
3. Receive Merits from Another Player
If you have a friend outside of prison who has a surplus of merits, they can transfer them to you. This method is useful if you don’t want to mine but still want to reduce your time significantly.
4. Serve a Lesser Sentence by Paying Fines
If you landed in prison due to infractions like unpaid fines, paying them off at a station before being arrested could have prevented imprisonment. However, if you’re already in prison, fines must be paid at an external station, meaning you’ll need someone else to handle it for you.
5. Eliminate NPC Miners and Steal Their Minerals
Deep within the mine, after section 8, beyond the supervised areas, you may encounter NPC miners. By eliminating them, you can steal their collected minerals and deposit them for merits. This method is sometimes quicker if you are playing on a low-lower pop server.
How to Escape from Prison
If you’d rather not wait or mine, escaping Klescher Rehabilitation Facility is an option—but it’s risky and requires planning.
1. Find the Escape Route
- Look for a broken ventilation shaft in the lower levels of the prison.
- Crawl through the vents and follow the tunnels to an exit point.
- Be careful of security drones and automated turrets.
2. Navigate the Caves
- The escape route leads into a vast cave system.
- Watch for environmental hazards, such as steep drops and dangerous terrain.
- A mobiglass flashlight will be useful here.
3. Reach the Surface and Request Extraction
- Once you reach the surface, you’ll need to get off-world.
- Call a friend to pick you up in a ship or look for NPC patrol ships that you might be able to hijack.
- If you escape successfully, your criminal status remains, so you’ll need to clear your crime stat at a hacking terminal to avoid being arrested again.
Final Thoughts
Being imprisoned in Star Citizen can be frustrating, but with the right knowledge, you can minimize your time or even make a daring escape. Whether you choose to mine for merits, rely on a friend, or break out, you now have the tools to regain your freedom quickly.
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