On the brighter side of things, we can very easily walk and talk guildies through this now.
Everyone should get the
MSSG on Alderaan AND the
red crystal on Corellia.
Trust us, you will be very happy you have them when you die. And you will die.
This guy explains how, what and where:
Republic Fleet Datacron - All Stats +10 - Introduction • MSSG at 00:54.
Pics of MSSG vendor on the map:
one and
two.
• Red crystal at 02:04.
(Forum messes up YouTube time links)
Basically go to the Zoo on Corellia. Exit through south. In that first gateway building you will see some neutral smugglers. The red crystal is in their midst. It will appear with your mission items. Security chest as well.
Sage is not required, but highly recommended to save loads of time (Rescue ability).
Most of the tuts out there make it sound way harder than it is.
Let's plan a date and get it in the MOTD as well ingame.