As far as content is concerned, the Mustang Alpha and Aurora MR gamepacks are minimalist and offer only the bare minimum:
- First Level Hangar (Self Hangar),
- No Digital Goodies,
- 3 months insurance,
- 1000 EUC.
These packages are only of interest if you don't plan to invest more than $65.00 HT in the Star Citizen game and its Squadron 42 single-player campaign, or if you want to opt for a Starter ship such as an Origin 300i or the Avenger Titan knowing that the Mustang package becomes a must if you plan to acquire an Avenger Titan, Origin 300i or 315p, or any other ship worth less than $60.00 HT. Above $60.00, I advise you to look at the other packages...
| Starter Pack |
Price HT |
Insu. |
UEC |
Licence Value |
Hangar Value |
Goodies Value |
Ships Value |
Pack Value |
Gain on CCU |
Gain on Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Alpha Starter Pack | 45.00$ | 3 | 1000 | 45.00$ | 0.00$ | 1.00$ | 30.00$ | 77.00$ | -15.00$ | 32.00$ |
| Aurora MR Starter Pack | 45.00$ | 3 | 1000 | 45.00$ | 0.00$ | 1.00$ | 30.00$ | 77.00$ | -15.00$ | 32.00$ |
| Mustang Alpha Starter Pack + SQ42 | 65.00$ | 3 | 1000 | 65.00$ | 0.00$ | 1.00$ | 30.00$ | 97.00$ | -35.00$ | 32.00$ |
| Aurora MR Starter Pack + SQ42 | 65.00$ | 3 | 1000 | 65.00$ | 0.00$ | 1.00$ | 30.00$ | 97.00$ | -35.00$ | 32.00$ |
| Avenger Titan Starter Pack | 70.00$ | 6 | 1000 | 45.00$ | 20.00$ | 1.00$ | 60.00$ | 127.00$ | -10.00$ | 57.00$ |
| 'Goodies' Value | Valorization of digital content, UECs, Flairs and Skins if any |
| Ships Value | Valuation of the ships present in the pack according to their CCU value |
| Pack Value | Valuation of the whole content |
| Gain on Ships | The ratio between the Ship Valuation and the purchase value of the pack excluding VAT, is positive only on high value packs. |
| Gain on Pack | Ratio between the Value of the Pack and the purchase value of the pack excluding VAT |
Upgradeability
There was a time when there was a price difference of $5.00 before tax between the gross value of the Aurora MR and the Mustang Alpha, today this price difference no longer exists and both ships have a gross value of $30.00 before tax. As a result, the two vessels are equal in terms of upgradeability.
Note that on the forums, you may come across discussions telling you to take the Mustang Alpha rather than the Aurora MR so that you don't have to pay this price difference between this two ships, obviously this argument is no longer relevant and make sure that the discussion is recent, or that the author is properly informed.
Aurora MR on loan of the Mustang Alpha
For a long time an Aurora MR was on loan if you took a Mustang Alpha, since the end of December 2019 it seems that this is no longer the case. It may or may not come back. But then you have to make a choice, either you opt for the versatility of the Aurora MR, or you opt for the Mustang Alpha's upgradeability knowing that it is less versatile in game.
Aurora MR vs Mustang Alpha
If you don't plan to invest more than $45/$65 in the game with or without Squadron 42, the Aurora MR is currently the most appropriate choice for its versatility.
