Scout Mk-I
The Scout Mk-I is one of the 16 flyable ships in CONTRABAND: Edge of the Fold. At 5,000 credits and 80 hull / 60 shield, it occupies a specific niche pilots learn to respect.
What the Scout Mk-I is good at
Starter trader, low risk. With 1 weapon slot, this hull supports a focused build rather than a swiss-army-knife setup. The single slot rewards a precise primary.
Where to buy it
The Scout Mk-I is sold at the Verge shipyard. Until you have rep with the region's dominant faction, expect a small markup over the listed price. After you complete the introduction quest in Verge, the markup drops by 10–15%.
Recommended early loadout
- Primary: a balanced pulse cannon if you are still learning combat
- Secondary (if available): beam emitter to drop shields on tougher enemies
- Utility (if available): a shield booster to compensate for the 60 base shield
When to upgrade
Most pilots fly the Scout Mk-I for 6–10 hours before swapping it. The clearest sign you have outgrown the hull is when boss encounters take longer than four minutes — that means your DPS-to-HP ratio is wrong for current content.
Strategy notes
Pilots have shared a few tactical lessons specific to the Scout Mk-I. It rewards keeping range when shields are healthy and closing in only when you have committed to a kill. The 80 hull means you can absorb one or two mistakes per fight, but not three. Crew that improves agility or shield recharge tends to outperform raw damage crew on this hull.
Related ships in the same tier
The Scout Mk-I is roughly an entry-level ship. If you are choosing between it and another option in the same price range, weigh whether you want raw HP, raw shield, or weapon-slot count. Most builds in CONTRABAND are weapon-slot-bound rather than HP-bound, so a hull with one extra slot often outperforms a hull with 50 more HP.