By Alec Blackwood
In RimWorld Odyssey, acquiring a shuttle engine involves scavenging, trading, or completing quests. No single method guarantees success, but multiple pathways exist to secure this crucial component.
Locating Shuttle Engines
Salvaging Crashed Shuttles
Crashed shuttles occasionally appear on the map due to:
- Random world events
- Royalty faction quests
- Mechanoid cluster encounters
Always inspect downed shuttles—fully deconstruct them to potentially recover an engine. Success rates vary, but the payoff is substantial.
Purchasing from Traders
Shuttle engines occasionally appear in trader inventories, including:
- Orbital Combat suppliers
- Orbital Exotic Goods ships
- Faction bases (priced around 4,000 silver)
Ensure your colony has a functional trade beacon and comms console for orbital transactions, or dispatch caravans to check settlements.
Quest Opportunities
While uncommon, some quests may list shuttle engines as optional rewards. Review all quest offers carefully before accepting.
Research Prerequisites
To utilize a shuttle engine, you must first research Shuttle Construction. Locate this technology by searching “shuttle” in the research interface.
FAQ
Q: How do I unlock shuttle building capabilities?
Research Shuttle Construction via the tech tree. The option becomes visible by searching “shuttle.”
Q: Do Royalty-related shuttle crashes yield engines?
Yes—deconstruct abandoned shuttles from these events for potential engine recovery.
Q: Is there a 100% reliable quest for engines?
No. Persistence across multiple methods is required.
Q: Which traders stock shuttle engines?
Primarily orbital military/exotic traders and occasional faction outposts.
Q: Can I acquire multiple engines per playthrough?
Yes—through recurring events and trader restocks.