RimWorld Odyssey Shuttle Engine Guide
To get a shuttle engine in RimWorld Odyssey, you need to find and deconstruct a crashed shuttle or buy one from certain traders or quests. There is not necessarily a single guaranteed quest for it, but there are multiple reliable ways to get one.
Where to Get a Shuttle Engine
Deconstruct Crashed Shuttles
You can find shuttle engines by breaking down crashed shuttles. These show up from:
Royalty DLC crash quests
Orbital maps found via Ancient Uplink or Orbital Scanner
Abandoned shuttles on space platforms
When you see a downed shuttle, always check if it’s salvageable. Deconstruct it fully to get the engine. You won’t always get one, but when you do, it’s the real deal.
Buy from Traders
Some traders can carry shuttle engines, including:
Orbital Combat suppliers
Orbital Exotic Goods ships
Random faction bases (sometimes sell for ~4,000 silver)
Prices vary. Make sure you’ve got a trade beacon and comms console set up or send a caravan to check manually.
Quest Rewards
Some quests offer shuttle engines as one of the reward choices. These aren’t super common, but they do exist. You don’t have to take the quest for the engine itself, but always check the reward list.
Shuttle Research Requirement
Before you can build or install a shuttle engine, you need to unlock Shuttle Construction in the research tab. Just type “shuttle” in the search bar to find it quickly. Without this, you won’t see the build options, even if you have all the parts.
Final Blurb
The shuttle engine isn’t locked behind one specific quest. You’ll need to scavenge, trade, or take risks to find one. Keep an eye on crash sites, scan orbital zones, and loot platforms. And yes, always deconstruct that busted shuttle... even if it looks empty.
FAQ
Q: Is there a guaranteed quest for the shuttle engine?
No. You’ll need to scavenge it, trade for it, or get lucky with quest rewards.
Q: What traders can sell shuttle engines?
Orbital Combat and Orbital Exotic Goods ships, and some faction outposts.
Q: Do Royalty shuttle crash quests drop engines?
Yes. If a shuttle is left behind, you can break it down for parts.
Q: How do I unlock shuttle building?
Search “shuttle” in the research tab. You need the right tech before building.
Q: Can I get more than one engine per map?
Yes, but it's random. Engines can drop from different events or traders over time.
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