Gearhead Achievement Guide

Here is my in-depth guide to completing the Gearhead Achievement in Star Wars the Old Republic. This guide includes full details on where to get all the speeders required for the achievement.


Gearhead Legacy Achievement

Achievement Location

Legacy -> Possessions -> Vehicles

SWTOR Gearhead Achievement

Completing the requirements for the Gearhead Achievement requires the completion of the following vehicle achievements.

  • Aratech Collector
  • Czerka Collector
  • Dessler Collector
  • Gurian Collector
  • Longspur Collector
  • Praxon Collector
  • Rendili Collector
  • Tirsa Collector
  • Ubikkian Collector

There are multiple vehicles to acquire from across the galaxy from all types of in-game content and via the Cartel Market to complete this achievement.

This guide provides all the information you need to acquire these achievements.

Once you complete the Gearhead Achievement, you are granted the ‘Gearhead’ Legacy Title.


Aratech Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
CoralWorld Boss Achievement MissionN/APick up from the Achievement Mission Terminal on Fleet
DaggerSpeeder Vendor (Quesh)55,000 CreditsImperial – Noab-De
Republic – N’var
FireStory Mode Operation Achievement MissionN/APick up from the Achievement Mission Terminal on Fleet
IceFlashpoint (Master) Achievement MissionN/APick up from the Achievement Mission Terminal on Fleet
LancerSpeeder Vendor (Voss)175,000 CreditsHonest Nuen
NethianCartel Market: Enforcer’s Pack or Underworld Exchange Vendor (Fleet – Cartel Bazaar)10,000 Credits, 1 CM CertificateUnderworld Exchange Reputation – Outsider
Imperial – Bizal Mavole
Republic – Grada Zusi
NightscytheVeteran/Hard Mode Operation Achievement MissionN/APick up from the Achievement Mission Terminal on Fleet Galactic Trade Market
ScytheSpeeder Vendor (Fleet – Galactic Trade Market Section)225,000 CreditsImperial – Captain Tanji
Republic – Barik

Aratech Coral

You get the Aratech Coral from completing an Achievement Mission (World Bosses) picked up from the Achievement Mission Terminal in the Galactic Trade Market section of Fleet. It is located close to the Speeder Vendor. 

[VEHICLE] Aratech Coral

  • Defeat Snowblind 0/1
  • Defeat Gargath 0/3
  • Defeat the Primal Destroyer 0/3
  • Defeat the Nightmare Pilgrim 0/3 
Aratech Coral

Aratech Dagger

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Quesh. The Speeder Vendor is located in your faction’s main base.

  • Cost – 55,000 Credits
  • Imperial Vendor – Noab-De
  • Republic Vendor – N’var
Aratech Dagger

Aratech Fire

You get the Aratech Fire from completing an Achievement Mission (Story Mode Operations) picked up from the Achievement Mission Terminal in the Galactic Trade Market section of Fleet. It is located close to the Speeder Vendor. 

[VEHICLE] Aratech Fire (Story Mode)

  • Defeat Annihilation Droid XRR-3 (Eternity Vault)
  • Defeat Gharj (Eternity Vault)
  • Defeat Soa (Eternity Vault)
  • Defeat Bonethrasher (Karagga’s Palace)
  • Defeat G4-B3 Heavy Fabricator (Karagga’s Palace)
  • Defeat Karagga (Karagga’s Palace)
  • Defeat Zorn and Toth (Explosive Conflict)
  • Defeat Colonel Vorgath (Explosive Conflict)
  • Defeat Kephess (Explosive Conflict)
Aratech Fire

Aratech Ice

You get the Aratech Ice from completing an Achievement Mission (Master Mode Flashpoints) picked up from the Achievement Mission Terminal in the Galactic Trade Market section of Fleet. It is located close to the Speeder Vendor. 

[VEHICLE] Aratech Ice (Master Mode Flashpoints)

  • Complete Black Talon
  • Complete Boarding Party/Taral V
  • Complete Foundry/Maelstrom Prison
  • Complete Directive 7
  • Complete Battle of Ilum
  • Complete The False Emperor
  • Complete Kaon Under Siege
  • Complete Lost Island
Aratech Ice

Aratech Lancer

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Voss. The Speeder Vendor is located in Voss-Ka and is accessible by both factions.

  • Cost – 175,000 Credits
  • Vendor – Honest Nuen
Aratech Lancer

Aratech Nethian

This mount is from the Cartel Market. There are a few places you can get this Mount.

  • Cartel Packs: Cartel Enforcer’s Pack or Ultimate Cartel Pack
  • Purchase: Underworld Exchange Vendor – Cartel Bazaar
    • Reputation – Underworld Exchange: Outsider
    • Cost – 10,000 Credits, 1 Cartel Market Certificate
    • Imperial – Bizal Mavole
    • Republic – Grada Zusi
  • GTN Cost Estimate – 6,000,000 + Credits
Aratech Nethian

Aratech Nightscythe

You get the Aratech Nightscythe from completing an Achievement Mission (Hard Mode Operations) picked up from the Achievement Mission Terminal in the Galactic Trade Market section of Fleet. It is located close to the Speeder Vendor. 

[VEHICLE] Aratech Nightscythe (Hard Mode)

  • Defeat Annihilation Droid XRR-3 (Eternity Vault)
  • Defeat Gharj (Eternity Vault)
  • Defeat Soa (Eternity Vault)
  • Defeat Bonethrasher (Karagga’s Palace)
  • Defeat G4-B3 Heavy Fabricator (Karagga’s Palace)
  • Defeat Karagga (Karagga’s Palace)
  • Defeat Zorn and Toth (Explosive Conflict)
  • Defeat Colonel Vorgath (Explosive Conflict)
  • Defeat Kephess (Explosive Conflict)
Aratech Nightscythe

Aratech Scythe

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Fleet. The Speeder Vendor is located on Fleet in the Galactic Trade Market Section.

  • Cost – 225,000 Credits
  • Imperial Vendor – Captain Tanji
  • Republic Vendor – Barik
Aratech Scythe

Czerka Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
CruiserSpeeder Vendor (Tatooine/Alderaan)8,000 CreditsImperial – Londrod (Tatooine), Hendry (Alderaan)
Republic – Vanush (Tatooine), Nan-Dijer (Alderaan)
InvaderSpeeder Vendor (Quesh)25,000 CreditsImperial – Noab-De
Republic – N’var
PatrollerSpeeder Vendor (Fleet – Galactic Trade Market Section)8,000 CreditsImperial – Captain Tanji
Republic – Barik

Czerka Cruiser

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Tatooine or Alderaan. The Speeder Vendor is located in your faction’s main base on each planet.

  • Cost – 8,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Londrod (Tatooine), Hendry (Alderaan)
  • Republic – Vanush (Tatooine), Nan-Dijer (Alderaan)
Czerka Cruiser

Czerka Invader

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Quesh. The Speeder Vendor is located in your faction’s main base.

  • Cost – 25,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Noab-De
  • Republic – N’var
Czerka Invader

Czerka Patroller

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Fleet. The Speeder Vendor is located on Fleet in the Galactic Trade Market Section.

  • Cost – 8,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Captain Tanji
  • Republic – Barik
Czerka Patroller

Desler Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
AvengerEternity Vault HM OperationN/ADrops off Soa
ExplorerCZ-198N/ADrops off rare spawn NPC – Martinique Dessler
NomadHM Flashpoint rare dropN/AAny HM Flashpoint
TurboKaragga’s Palace HM OperationN/ADrops of Karagga

Desler Avenger

This mount drops off Soa in the Eternity Vault Operation in Hard Mode difficulty.

Desler Avenger

Desler Explorer

A drop from an NPC that rarely spawns on CZ-198. The NPC ‘Martinique Desler’ has a ~5% chance of spawning instead of ‘Desler’s Assistant’. The respawn rate is ~4:30 minutes. The NPC spawn location is in the Supply Yard on the Loading Platforms.


Desler Nomad

This mount is a rare drop from any Hard Mode Flashpoint Last Boss.

Desler Nomad

Desler Turbo

This mount drops off Karagga in the Karagga’s Palace Operation in Hard Mode difficulty.

Desler Turbo

Gurian Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
CycloneOutlaw’s Den (Tatooine) – Black Market Trader Vendor175,000 CreditsJo-dath the Exile
HammerSpeeder Vendor (Republic Fleet – Galactic Trade Market Section)25,000 CreditsONLY Republic – Barik
ScorpionSpeeder Vendor (Imperial Fleet – Galactic Trade Market Section)25,000 CreditsONLY Imperial – Captain Tanji
ShadowOutlaw’s Den (Tatooine) – Black Market Trader Vendor150,000 CreditsBlearg

Gurian Cyclone

Can be purchased from one of the Black Market Trader Vendors in Outlaw’s Den on Tatooine. The Black Market Trader, Jo-Dath the Exile is located in the northern part of the Outlaw’s Den by three Tusken Raider tents.

  • Cost – 175,000 Credits
  • Vendor – Jo-dath the Exile
Gurian Cyclone

Gurian Hammer

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Republic Fleet only. The Speeder Vendor is located on Fleet in the Galactic Trade Market Section.

  • Cost – 25,000 Credits
  • Vendor – Barik
Gurian Hammer

Gurian Scorpion

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Imperial Fleet only. The Speeder Vendor is located on Fleet in the Galactic Trade Market Section.

  • Cost – 25,000
  • Vendor – Captain Tanji
Gurian Scorpion

Gurian Shadow

Can be purchased from one of the Black Market Trader Vendors in Outlaw’s Den on Tatooine. The Black Market Trader, Blearg is located in the eastern area of the Outlaw’s Den next to the HK Parts Vendor.

  • Cost – 150,000 Credits
  • Vendor – Blearg
Gurian Shadow

Longspur Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
BlazeSpeeder Vendor (Fleet – Galactic Trade Market Section)3,000,000 CreditsImperial – Captain Tanji, Republic – Barik
EliteCartel Market: Crime Lord/Black Market PackCredit cost variesCan be purchased on GTN with credits
PacerCartel Market – Skip Tracers PackCredit cost variesCan be purchased on GTN with credits
ReconPvP Items Vendor (Fleet – Combat & Training Section)50,000 CreditsValor 23, Imperial – Jensen, Republic – Corr
ScoutFoundry/Maelstrom PrisonN/ALast Boss rare drop
SportsterCartel Market: Direct Buy750 CC
STAP ExecutiveCartel Market: Space Pirate’s PackCredit cost variesCan be purchased on GTN with credits
STAP RoyalCartel Market: Blockade Runner’s Cartel PackCredit cost variesCan be purchased on GTN with credits

Longspur Blaze

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Fleet. The Speeder Vendor is located on Fleet in the Galactic Trade Market Section.

  • Cost – 8,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Captain Tanji
  • Republic – Barik
Longspur Blaze

Longspur Elite

Drops from the Crime Lord or Black Market Cartel Market Packs plus has a chance of dropping from the Ultimate Cartel Pack. You can also purchase it from the GTN.

  • GTN Cost Estimate – 150,000 – 350,000 Credits
Longspur Elite

Longspur Pacer

Drops from the Skip Tracers Cartel Pack plus has a chance of dropping from the Ultimate Cartel Pack. You can also purchase it from the GTN.

  • GTN Cost Estimate – 75,000 – 350,00 Credits
Longspur Pacer

Longspur Recon

Can be purchased from the PvP Items Vendor on Fleet. The PvP Items Vendor is located on Fleet in the Combat & Training Section.

  • Cost – 50,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Jensen
  • Republic – Corr
Longspur Recon

Longspur Scout

A rare drop from the final boss of The Foundry (Imperial) and Maelstrom Prison (Republic).

Longspur Scout

Longspur Sportstar

Can be purchased directly from the Cartel Market for 900 CC.

  • Cost – 900 CC
Longspur Sportstar

Longspur STAP Executive

Drops from the Space Pirate’s Cartel Pack plus has a chance of dropping from the Ultimate Cartel Pack. You can also purchase it from the GTN.

  • GTN Cost Estimate – 1,000,000 + Credits
Longspur STAP Executive

Longspur STAP Royal

Drops from the Blockade Runner’s Cartel Pack plus has a chance of dropping from the Ultimate Cartel Pack. You can also purchase it from the GTN.

  • GTN Cost Estimate – 90,000 – 500,000 Credits
Longspur STAP Royal

Praxon Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
AeroLight Side Vendor (Fleet Supplies Section)300,000 CreditsRequires Light Side V, Imperial – Lord Vassanar, Republic – Mira
AetherBounty Contract Event Vendor50 Bounty ContractsFreelance Gear Merchant, Bounty Brokers Association Champion
BloodlineExplosive Conflict HM rare dropN/ADrops off Kephess
FiraxaExplosive Conflict HM/NIM rare dropN/ASometimes drops from KP HM
StratoSpeeder Vendor (Voss)300,000 CreditsHonest Nuen
TrackmasterVoss Reputation Vendor – Voss-Ka Cantina250,000 CreditsThe Voss Legend Standing, Tal-Na
XenoDark Side Vendor (Fleet Supplies Section)300,000 CreditsRequires Dark Side V, Imperial – Lord Davorak, Republic – Vindir

Praxon Aero

Can be purchased from the Light Side Vendor on Fleet. The Light Side Vendor is located in the Supplies Section of Fleet.

  • Alignment – Light Side V
  • Cost – 300,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Lord Vassanar
  • Republic – Mira
Praxon Aero

Praxon Aether

Can be purchased from the Freelance Gear Merchant (Bounty Contract Event Vendor). The Freelance Gear Merchant is located in the Cartel Bazaar Section of Fleet.

  • Reputation – Bounty Brokers Association: Champion
  • Cost – 50 Bounty Contracts
Praxon Aether

Praxon Bloodline

A rare drop from Kephess in Explosive Conflict HM (Operation).

Praxon Bloodline

Praxon Firaxa

A rare drop from Kephess in Explosive Conflict HM & NIM (Operation) + KP HM.

Praxon Firaxa

Praxon Strato

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Voss. The Speeder Vendor is located in Voss-Ka and is accessible by both factions.

  • Cost – 300,000 Credits
  • Vendor – Honest Nuen
Praxon Strato

Praxon Trackmaster

Can be purchased from the Voss Reputation Vendor on Voss. The Voss Reputation Vendor is located in the Voss-Ka Cantina and is accessible by both factions.

  • Reputation – The Voss: Legend
  • Cost – 250,000 Credits
Praxon Trackmaster

Praxon Xeno

Can be purchased from the Dark Side Vendor on Fleet. The Dark Side Vendor is located in the Supplies Section of Fleet.

  • Alignment – Dark Side V
  • Cost – 300,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Lord Davorak
  • Republic – Vindir
Praxon Xeno

Rendili Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
FireballFalse Emperor HMN/ADrops from last boss – Darth Malgus
OutriderSpeeder Vendor (Quesh)25,000 CreditsImperial – Noab-De, Republic – N’var
ProtectorSpeeder Vendor (Alderaan/Tatooine)8,000 CreditsImperial – Hendry, Republic – Vanuh (Tatooine), Nan Dijer (Alderaan)
WatchmanSpeeder Vendor (Fleet – Galactic Trade Market Section)8,000 CreditsImperial – Captain Tanji, Republic – Barik

Rendili Fireball

This mount drops from the final boss (Darth Malgus) in the False Emperor HM Flashpoint.

Rendili Fireball

Rendili Outrider

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Quesh. The Speeder Vendor is located in your faction’s main base.

  • Cost – 25,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Noab-De
  • Republic – N’var
Rendili Outrider

Rendili Protector

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Tatooine or Alderaan. The Speeder Vendor is located in your faction’s main base on each planet.

  • Cost – 8,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Londrod (Tatooine), Hendry (Alderaan)
  • Republic – Vanush (Tatooine), Nan-Dijer (Alderaan)
Rendili Protector

Rendili Watchman

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Fleet. The Speeder Vendor is located on Fleet in the Galactic Trade Market Section.

  • Cost – 8,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Captain Tanji
  • Republic – Barik
Rendili Watchman

Tirsa Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
ChampionSpace Missions Reputation Vendor500,000 CreditsLegend Standing Imperial First Mobile Fleet/Republic Hyperspace Armada, Imperial – Captain Raykos, Republic – Captain Zakthok
EliteEternity Vault SM or Kaon Under Siege HMN/AEternity Vault last boss & Kaon Under Siege last boss or bonus boss
PrimeVIP Goods Vendor (VIP Area – Fleet, Upper Ring)2,500,000 CreditsRequires VIP Lounge Wristband, Imperial – Baron Lorn

Tirsa Champion

Can be purchased from the Space Missions Reputation Vendor. The Space Missions Reputation Vendor is located on Fleet in the Galactic Trade Market Section.

  • Reputation – Standing Imperial First Mobile Fleet/Republic Hyperspace Armada: Legend
  • Cost – 500,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Captain Raykos
  • Republic – Captain Zakthok
Tirsa Champion

Tirsa Elite

Drops from Eternity Vault SM Operation (last boss) or Kaon Under Siege HM Flashpoint (last boss and/or bonus boss).

Tirsa Elite

Tirsa Prime

Can be purchased from the VIP Goods Vendor. The Vedor is located on Fleet in the Upper Ring section.

  • Requirements – VIP Wristband
  • Cost – 2,500,000
Tirsa Prime

Ubrikkian Collector

NameLocationCostAdditional Info
Crimson ClawCartel Market: Crime Lord/Black Market PackCredit cost variesCan be purchased on GTN with credits
Crimson SkullCartel Market: Space Pirate’s Pack or Underworld Exchange Vendor (Fleet – Cartel Bazaar)10,000 Credits, 2 CM CertsUnderworld Exchange Reputation Outsider, Imperial – Settar Upredas, Republic – Tol Feshin
Sand DevilCartel Market: Crime Lord/Black Market PackCredit cost variesCan be purchased on GTN with credits
TalonCartel Market: Space Pirate’s PackCredit cost variesCan be purchased on GTN with credits
HunterSpeeder Vendor (Fleet – Galactic Trade Market Section)25,000 CreditsImperial – Captain Tanji, Republic – Barik
RaiderSpeeder Vendor (Voss)150,000 CreditsHonest Nuen
StrikerSpeeder Vendor (Alderaan/Tatooine)8,000 CreditsImperial – Hendry, Republic – Vanush (Tatooine), Nan-Dijer (Alderaan)

Ubrikki Crimson Claw

Drops from the Crime Lord/Black Market Cartel Pack’s and has a chance of dropping from the Ultimate Cartel Pack. You can also purchase it from the GTN.

  • GTN Cost Estimate – 100,000 – 200,000 Credits
Ubrikki Crimson Claw

Ubrikki Crimson Skull

Drops from the Crime Lord/Black Market Cartel Pack’s and has a chance of dropping from the Ultimate Cartel Pack. You can also purchase it from the GTN.

  • Drop: Crime Lord/Black Market Cartel Pack or Ultimate Cartel Pack
  • Purchase: Underworld Exchange Vendor – Cartel Bazaar
    • Reputation – Underworld Exchange: Outsider
    • Cost – 10,000 Credits, 2 Cartel Market Certificate
    • Imperial – Settar Upredas
    • Republic – Tol Feshin
  • GTN Cost Estimate – 1,000,000 + Credits
Ubrikki Crimson Skull

Ubrikki Sand Devil

Drops from the Crime Lord/Black Market Cartel Pack’s plus has a chance of dropping from the Ultimate Cartel Pack. You can also purchase it from the GTN.

  • GTN Cost Estimate – 25,000 – 100,000 Credits
Ubrikki Sand Devil

Ubikki Talon

Drops from the Space Pirate’s Cartel Pack plus has a chance of dropping from the Ultimate Cartel Pack. You can also purchase it from the GTN.

  • GTN Cost Estimate – 400,000+ Credits
Ubikki Talon

Ubrikkian Hunter

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Fleet. The Speeder Vendor is located on Fleet in the Galactic Trade Market Section.

  • Cost – 25,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Captain Tanji
  • Republic – Barik
Ubrikkian Hunter

Ubrikkian Raider

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Voss. The Speeder Vendor is located in Voss-Ka and is accessible by both factions.

  • Cost – 25,000 Credits
  • Vendor – Honest Nuen
Ubrikkian Raider

Ubrikkian Striker

Can be purchased from the Speeder Vendor on Tatooine or Alderaan. The Speeder Vendor is located in your faction’s main base on each planet.

  • Cost – 8,000 Credits
  • Imperial – Londrod (Tatooine), Hendry (Alderaan)
  • Republic – Vanush (Tatooine), Nan-Dijer (Alderaan)
Ubrikkian Striker

Maps

Here are some maps to help you find various vendors across the galaxy and the Desler NPC Spawn Location.


Alderaan
Alderaan Speeder Vendor Location Imperial
Imperial – Kaamos Territory
Alderaan Speeder Vendor Location Republic
Republic – The Apalis Coast

CZ -198
CZ-198 – Getting to Desler Turbo spawn location
CZ-198 – Desler Assitant/Martinique Desler spawn location

Imperial Fleet
Imperial Fleet Speeder Vendors
Imperial Fleet: Vaiken Spacedock
Vaiken Spacedock: Cartel Bazaar

Quesh
Quesh Speeder Vendor Location Imperial
Imperial
Quesh Speeder Vendor Location Republic
Republic

Republic Fleet
Republic Fleet Speeder Vendor Locations
Republic Fleet: Carrick Station
Carrick Station: Cartel Bazaar

Tatooine
Tatooine Speeder Vendor Location Imperial
Imperial – Mos Ila
Tatooine Speeder Vendor Location Republic
Republic – Anchorhead

Voss
Voss Speeder Vendor Locations

Special Thanks

Many thanks to Dyro, Andynul and Spiyyre for their assistance with this guide!


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