BASE RENT SCHEDULE: 400 CR / 7 DAYS
MARKET BUYOUT VALUATION: 18,500 CR (DAY 1)
OVERNIGHT VENDING FORMULA: BASE + 10% + MARKUP
SECURITY RAID PROBABILITY: TIER 3 CONTRABAND (62%)
CLEAN WATER PARITY: 94 CR / FLASK
IMMUNIVAX SURVIVAL WINDOW: 72 HOURS
// METAGAME // BRANCH DOSSIER

Probably Stolen 13 Starter Classes Tier List & Builds

Verified starting equipment, perk bonuses, penalty traits, and viable economic runways for all 13 specializations in Probably Stolen - Cyberpunk Shopkeeper Sim. Find the optimal class for your playstyle, from high-risk contraband fences to self-sufficient junk smelters.

// BUILDS & METAGAME

13 Starter Class Specializations

S-TIERTOP METAGAME SURVIVABILITY & HIGH CASH ACCUMULATION

Water Merchant

INTERMEDIATE

During your training with The Mentor, you took a particular interest in learning about the Water trade. Clean water is a scarce resource on the station and there is money to be made by those with their hands on the tap.

+Water purification & AquaScan testing equipment+Continuous high demand in Lower Levels-Water containers are heavy and consume storage

Fence

ADVANCED

During your training with The Mentor, you took a particular interest in contraband. You're an established black marketeer, and have even installed a hidden storage compartment in your store to avoid the prying of the station's security.

+Smuggler Bay hidden compartment prevents security seizures+Immediate access to Janitor Underground Exchange--Security reputation

Chemist

ADVANCED

During your training with The Mentor, you acquired a nose for narcotics. You are an expert in the illegal, addictive and lucrative trade of controlled substances. You're not bad in the lab, either, should supply run low.

+Laboratory equipment for synthesizing pharmaceuticals+Highest profit margins per item weight-High security inspection risk
A-TIERRELIABLE CRAFTING & CONSISTENT BUYOUT RUNWAYS

Apprentice

BEGINNER

During your training with The Mentor, no particular specialization piqued your interest. Instead, you spent more time optimising your operation, resulting in less money spent setting up the store.

+Higher initial starting Credit cushion+Ready stock of household and food items-No specialized production machines

Junker

INTERMEDIATE

Before The Mentor found you, you were a scavenger, poor but with solid reputation. Despite your training, you never forgot your past, and have even repurposed your old equipment for your new occupation.

+Starts with Smelting Furnace+Converts scrap metal into high-value Ingots-Furnace emits heat and smoke; requires maintenance

Organ Dealer

ADVANCED

During your training with The Mentor, you developed a grim fascination in the trade of human organs. Certified, ethically sourced organs are legal to trade... but there is more money to be made in illicit stock harvested from living patients.

+Extremely high value transactions+Cold storage preservation container included-Critical contraband severity if uncertified

Pharmacist

INTERMEDIATE

During your training with The Mentor, you took a particular interest in over-the-counter medicines. You learned about the basics of running a pharmacy, helping sick customers and synthesizing drugs.

+Steady customer foot traffic+Legal non-contraband medical goods-Moderate unit margins compared to illegal narcotics

Gunsmith

ADVANCED

During your training with The Mentor, you developed an enthusiasm for firearms and munitions. You learned how to modify weapons, from handmade sidearms to powerful machine guns. With a license in hand, you now fulfill custom orders and earn a steady income arming the residents of the station.

+Class 1 Weapon Permit included+Legal firearm modifications-Expensive raw materials
B-TIERSPECIALIZED PROFESSIONS & NICHE RUNS

Moonshiner

INTERMEDIATE

During your training with The Mentor, you developed a taste for moonshine. You know how to trade, appraise and even brew your own liquor. Moonshine is popular in the Lower Levels due to its low cost, but it is also unregulated and illegal.

+Brewing still kit included+Cheap production using scavenged fermentables-Unregulated liquor is illegal under station statute

Street Food Vendor

BEGINNER

During your training with The Mentor, you developed a passion for cooking and street food. You know how to prepare quick, flavorful meals that cater to the busy residents of the lower levels. Operating a street food stall is a popular and flexible way to make a living, and with the right ingredients, you can turn a tidy profit.

+Cooking stove included+High volume daily sales-Perishable stock spoils if unsold

Hydroponic Farmer

INTERMEDIATE

During your training with The Mentor, you refined your knowledge of hydroponic farming, an efficient way to grow crops in the limited space available on the station. With your expertise, you can help feed the lower levels while making a handy profit.

+Hydroponic crop systems produce renewable food/herbs+Long-term self-sufficiency-Slow growth harvest cycles

Rat Wrangler

NICHE / FUN

To the Mentor's annoyance, you developed a great passion for animal ranching. Rats, more specifically. You've learned the basics of raising rats for meat.

+Animal cages for breeding prolific rats+Cheap continuous protein production-Rats generate feces requiring vacuum incinerator
CHALLENGEHARDCORE MASOCHIST RUNS

Rock Bottom

EXTREME CHALLENGE

The Mentor didn't help you with anything aside from negotiating your lease with the Landlord. You have nothing but the Store, and a will to survive.

+Pure skill test+Zero dependencies on Mentor loans-Zero starting capital, zero gear, zero inventory