Salvage ships in Star Citizen play a crucial role in recycling and utilizing debris in space. These specialized ships are designed to salvage damaged or destroyed wrecks, extract resources, and recover valuable materials. Through their abilities, scrap collectors not only contribute to cleaning up space, but also provide an important economic component by reclaiming valuable resources from the remnants of space battles. With advanced technology and equipment, scrap collectors are indispensable players in the Star Citizen universe.