Extraction timing
Radio tower extraction creates a timing window and visible pressure. Treat the timer as a crew callout, not a casual reminder.
- Start tower
- Hold the zone
- Watch smoke and sound
- Board before the window closes
SAND: Raiders of Sophie extraction planner
Start a tower timer, judge your cargo value and choose whether the crew should leave or keep looting.
Quick answer
If loot value is high and enemy pressure is near, extract. If value is low and the route is quiet, rotate once, but keep the tower timer ready.
Extraction timer
Default plan: 90 seconds to dropship, then 60 seconds to board. Adjust if a patch changes timing.
02:30
Leave or greed
The planner is designed around a simple rule: the more rare cargo you carry, the less a new fight is worth.
- High loot value: leave
- Low repair stock: leave
- Nearby squad: leave
- Empty cargo: continue
sand raiders of sophie extraction planner FAQ
When should I extract in SAND?
Extract when your current cargo unlocks a meaningful upgrade or when the cost of losing it is higher than the value of one more route.
Does the timer guarantee a safe extraction?
No. It only keeps the crew synchronized. Players still need line of sight, repairs and escape discipline.