View source for StarCitizen:Area18

{{Infobox location
| name                            = Area18
| image                           = RSI-Arccorp 03-Min.jpg
| type                            = Landing zone
| classification                  = City
| system                          = Stanton
| locatedtype                     = On
| locatedname                     = ArcCorp (planet)
| habitable                       = Yes
| population                      = 
| founder                         = 
| founded                         = After {{Start date and age|2920|sctime=yes}}
| affiliation1                    = ArcCorp
| affiliation2                    = United Empire of Earth
| starmapurl                      = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/starmap?location=STANTON.LZS.AREA18&system=STANTON
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bEz3N7zL66-area18
| shops                           = {{ubl|[[StarCitizen:Admin Office]] <small>(IO North)</small>|[[StarCitizen:Astro Armada]]|[[StarCitizen:Casaba Outlet]]|[[StarCitizen:CenterMass]]|[[StarCitizen:Cubby Blast]]|[[StarCitizen:Dumper's Depot]]|[[StarCitizen:G-Loc Bar]]}}
| services                        = {{ubl|[[StarCitizen:Adira Falls Apartments]]|[[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]]|[[StarCitizen:Empire Health Services|Hospital]]|[[StarCitizen:Million Mile High Club]]|Ship rentals|Ship repair & refueling|[[StarCitizen:TDD]]}}
}}

'''Area18''' is one of the main commercial ports for interplanetary traffic for the surrounding region of [[StarCitizen:ArcCorp (planet)|ArcCorp]]. Travelers can find a variety of goods from trusted names as well as local providers, if they're not overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of this landing zone. Security is taken very seriously on the surface, as [[StarCitizen:ArcCorp]] has enlisted (notorious) private security firm [[StarCitizen:BlacJac Security]] to maintain the peace. [[StarCitizen:The Observist]] advises if you have problems, to head to the local [[StarCitizen:UEE Advocacy]] office instead.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/13957-The-Observist-Area18-ArcCorp-Stanton|text=The Observist: Area18, ArcCorp, Stanton}}</ref>

Area18 features a number of common stores including [[StarCitizen:CenterMass]], [[StarCitizen:Abernathy Interiors]], [[StarCitizen:Dumper's Depot]], [[StarCitizen:Casaba Outlet|Casaba]], et cetera.<ref name="ReferenceA" />

== Significant Characters== 
*[[StarCitizen:Tecia Pacheco|Tecia "Twitch" Pacheco]]<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16893-Star-Citizen-Monthly-Report-November-2018|text=Monthy Studio Report: November 2018}}</ref> is a drug dealer with connections, who resents BlacJac Security. Voiced by Katrina Nare.
*Lt. [[StarCitizen:Michael Callum]] of PMC BlacJac Security is the corrupt security rep in charge of Area18 (they are essentially ArcCorp's police). He is BlackJack's local criminal infoagent.<ref name="ReferenceA" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite RSI|url=media/ck8scynw10ib9r/source/JumpPoint_03-02-Feb_15_The-ArcCorp-Tm-Issue_Page_17.jpg|text=Jump Point 3:02 (Made Public)}}</ref>
*[[StarCitizen:Clor Vee]], a former resident of [[StarCitizen:Spider]], [[StarCitizen:Cathcart system|Cathcart]] who likes to emphasise the accent, owns and operates weapons shop [[StarCitizen:Cubby Blast]].<ref name="ReferenceA" /><ref name=":0" />
*[[StarCitizen:Lev Cronenberg]], co-owner of [[StarCitizen:G-Loc]] bar is a hard-drinkin' jolly old veteran of the [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] and [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] theaters who's enjoying the hell out of his retirement.<ref name="ReferenceA" /><ref name=":0" />

== Transit==
Transit to [[StarCitizen:Riker Memorial Spaceport]] is available at the [[StarCitizen:Cityflight Transit]] hub in the Area 18 Plaza with Cityflight vehicles departing and arriving constantly. During the 2949 [[StarCitizen:Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]] there was an additional Cityflight connection to the [[StarCitizen:Bevic Convention Center]].

==Districts==

===ArcCorp Plaza===
'''ArcCorp Plaza''' is the main plaza of Area18, which you first enter into when coming from [[StarCitizen:Cityflight Transit]]. The plaza gives access to all the other zones of Area18. Prominently situated in the center of the plaza is [[StarCitizen:Memphis Avery|Memphis Avery's]] iconic floating sculpture, this piece brilliantly embodies ArcCorp's industrial yet elegant aesthetic.<ref>Jump Point, vol.7, no.3</ref> 

The plaza also features the [[StarCitizen:IO-North tower]], which is prominently visible from the sky as the tallest spire in the area. IO-North tower is [[StarCitizen:ArcCorp]]'s premier center for business development, featuring 172 levels occupied by various businesses and organizations, like [[StarCitizen:CenterMass]], [[StarCitizen:Advocacy]], and many more. This building also houses the exclusive [[StarCitizen:Million Mile High Club]].

Also notable in '''ArcCorp Plaza''' is the [[StarCitizen:Empire Health Services]] hospital and the [[StarCitizen:Trade & Development Division]]'s [[StarCitizen:Jobwell]] building, where you go for all your official job opportunities.

In a back alley of the plaza sits [[StarCitizen:Tecia Pacheco]], a self-called "freelance time manager" for your more "private" jobs.

=== Zone 1===
'''Zone 1''' is a small square featuring several stores, like [[StarCitizen:Casaba Outlet]] for clothing, and [[StarCitizen:Cubby Blast]] for weapons and armor. This zone also houses the [[StarCitizen:Adira Falls Apartments]], where players can rent habitation units for simple personal living space.

===Zone 2===
In '''Zone 2''' you can find [[StarCitizen:Dumper's Depot]], a parts store, and [[StarCitizen:Astro Armada]], a ship dealer. Zone 2 is situated directly behind the [[StarCitizen:Adira Falls Apartments|Adira Falls]] building and overlooks a large crevasse, bridged by several walkways. Shuttle buses commuting between Area18 and the Spaceport regularly fly through here.

===Zone 3===
'''Zone 3''' features the [[StarCitizen:G-Loc Bar|G-Loc]] bar and other small businesses.

===Riker Memorial Spaceport===
{{Main|Riker Memorial Spaceport}}

Riker Memorial Spaceport is the main hub designed for leaving and entering Area 18. It was named after noted citizen "Seanriker", a member of a German fan community who had passed away in 2018.<ref>https://twitter.com/geriodin84/status/1111762649442856960</ref> The building has a very unmistakable y-shape when entering the area from orbit. At the spaceport you can call your ships through [[StarCitizen:ASOP]] terminals to have it delivered to many different sizes of landing pads and hangars. Between the spaceport and Area18 commutes several shuttle buses with Cityflight Transit, bringing players from the spaceport straight into the heart of the landing zone. Riker Memorial Spaceport also provides amazing views for people taking a quick trip to the city.
[[File:Area18-bevic-convention-center-2949-expo-02.jpg|thumb|The [[Bevic Convention Center]] seen from above]]

===Bevic Convention Center===
{{Main|Bevic Convention Center}}

The Bevic Convention Center is a convention center located next to Area18, accessible via the [[StarCitizen:Cityflight]] public transit system. 
It is a special convention center used for large scale events, like The 2949 [[StarCitizen:Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]], and the 2950 [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week]].

===Municipal Works===
Deep under the main levels of the city lie the municipal works, where the planet's major utility infrastructure is located and maintained.<ref>'''[https://youtu.be/quC7Va6ZrkQ?si=bWw5Tof27PllHVdA&t=975 CitizenCon 2954: Beyond Pyro]. Star Citizen YouTube channel. Retrieved 2025-06-25'''</ref>

{{Quote|I met someone who actually lives in Area18. They were kind enough to take me to the municipal works to see what it's actually like down there. There was like no natural light, at least where we were. It was wild but still kinda beautiful.|NPC conversation<ref>{{Cite game|build=Alpha 4.2|accessdate=2025-06-25}}</ref>}}

== Shops ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+A list of shops at Area 18
!Name
!Location
!Type
!Notes
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Astro Armada]]
|Zone 2
|Ships
|
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Casaba Outlet]]
|Zone 1
|Clothes
|
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Cubby Blast]]
|Zone 1
|Weapons
|
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Dumper's Depot]]
|Zone 2
|Ship Parts
|
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Empire Health Services]]
|ArcCorp Plaza
|Medical
|
|}

==Trading==
{{Note|'''Last updated''': {{Start date and age|2019|10|22|p=yes}}}}
{| class="wikitable"
![[StarCitizen:Commodities|Commodity]]
!Buy
!Sell
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Altruciatoxin]]
|
|50.97
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Aluminium]]
|
|1.28
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Agricium]]
|
|27.50
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Agricultural Supplies]]
|1.00
|
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Astatine]]
|
|9.00
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Beryl]]
|
|4.28
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Chlorine]]
|
|1.62
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Corundum]]
|
|2.61
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Diamond]]
|
|7.35
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Distilled Spirits]]
|
|5.04
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Fluorine]]
|
| 2.81
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Gold]]
|
| 6.13
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Laranite]]
|
|30.82
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Medical Supplies]]
|
|19.25 
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Neon]]
|
|83.41
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Processed Food]]
|
| 1.38
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Quartz]]
|
|1.55
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Revenant Tree Pollen]]
|
|1.69
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Scrap]]
|1.35 
|
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Stims]]
|
|3.46
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Titanium]]
|
| 8.9
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Tungsten]]
|
|3.93
|-
|[[StarCitizen:Waste]]
|0.005
|
|-
|[[StarCitizen:WiDoW]]
|
|124.04
|}

==Development==
Area18 was added in patch [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 2.0.0|2.0]] as a separate menu option and it was the only place where players could buy clothing and wear it. After [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0|3.0]] the menu option was removed, and stores were moved to [[StarCitizen:Port Olisar]] instead. Area 18 has returned to the [[StarCitizen:Persistent Universe]] as of patch [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.5.0|3.5]].

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Area18 images}}
<tabber>
 Aerial views=
{{gallery
|Arccorp-area18-aerial-view-to-spaceport.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-aerial01-3.5.jpg
|RSI-Arccorp Planet 01-1-Min.jpg
|Rsi stanton tour area18.webp
|RSI-Arccorp Planet 03-Min.jpg
|RSI-Arccorp Planet 04-Min.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-low-orbit.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-skyline-io-north-tower.jpg
}}
|-|
 Riker Memorial Spaceport=
{{gallery
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-aerial01-3.5.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-aerial03-3.5.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-shuttle-platorm1.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-shuttle-platorm2.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-waiting.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-asop1.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-observationdeck1.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-observationdeck2.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-observationdeck3.jpg
}}
|-|
 ArcCorp Plaza #1=
{{gallery
|RSI-Arccorp 03-Min.jpg
|RSI-Arccorp 05-1-Min.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-plaza01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-plaza02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-plaza-sculpture.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-plaza-cityflight-transit-entrance.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-plaza-TDD-jobwell-entrance.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-jobwell-interior01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-jobwell-interior02.jpg
}}
|-|
 #2=
{{gallery
|Arccorp-area18-plaza-medical-unit-entrance.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-pacheco01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-pacheco02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-plaza-io-north-tower-entrance.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-io-north-tower-lobby-hologram.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-io-north-tower-desk02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-io-north-tower-desk01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-centermass01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-centermass02.jpg
}}
|-|
 Adira Falls=
{{gallery
|Arccorp-area18-adira-falls-reception01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-adira-falls-hab-floor.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-adira-falls-hab-unit01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-adira-falls-hab-unit02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-adira-falls-entrance.jpg
}}
|-|
 Zone 1=
{{gallery
|Arccorp-area18-zone1-01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone1-02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone1-03.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-burrito-stand.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-hotdog-stand.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-casaba-outlet-entrance.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-casaba-outlet-interior-02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-cubby-blast-entrance.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-cubby-blast-interior01.jpg
}}
|-|
 Zone 2=
{{gallery
|Arccorp-area18-zone2-01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone2-4k-02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone2-4k-03.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-astro-armada-entrance-4k.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-astro-armada-interior-4k-01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-astro-armada-interior-4k-02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-dumpers-depot-entrance-4k.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-dumpers-depot-interior-4k-01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-dumpers-depot-interior-4k-02.jpg
}}
|-|
 Zone 3=
{{gallery
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-01.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-03.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-04.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-spectrum.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-gloc-entrance.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-gloc-tap.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-gloc-02.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-zone3-gloc-03.jpg
}}
|-|
 3.5 Development=
{{gallery
|Arccorp-area18-atv-20190314.png
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-atv20190228-05.png
|Arccorp-area18-square2-atv-20190314.png
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-atv20190228-01.png
|Arccorp-area18-square-fizz-monthly-report.jpg
|ArcCorp-Area18-Plaza-01-newsletter.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-atv20190228-04.png
|Arccorp-area18-environment-monthly-report.jpg
|Arccorp-area18-spaceport-atv20190228-06.png
}}
|-|
 Pre-3.0=
{{gallery
|ArcCorp-InGame-Hasgaha.png
|Star Citizen - ArcCorp.png
|Star Citizen - Area18 Bridge.png
|Planet-arccorp-1.jpg
|MonthlyReport-1607-ArcCorp.jpg
|MonthlyReport-1509-BHVR-1.jpg
|Planet-arccorp-2.png
|Area-18.png
}}
</tabber>
{| class="wikitable"
! Track
! Audio
|-
| Area18 City Soundtrack
| [[File:Area18Theme.mp3]]
| Area 18 City Ambience
| [[File:Area18Ambience.mp3]]
|}

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate locations}}
{{Planet navplate|ArcCorp (planet)}}
{{System navplate|Stanton}}