4. StarForged Ships

Ships can be acquired in two ways:

• Purchased from the StarForged Station marketplace.
• Manufactured using gathered resources.

Once obtained, ships can be deployed on various missions:

• Scouting to discover new locations.
• Combat to engage hostile forces.
• Mining to extract valuable resources.

Ship Attributes

Each ship comes with a unique set of attributes that define its capabilities:

• Price: Ships are NFTs and can be minted for a set price (plus ADA).
• Weapon Slots: Install weapons such as lasers, turrets, rail guns, or rocket launchers.
• Electronics Slots: Equip upgrades like shield generators, reactor enhancements, or engine boosters.
• Modification Slots: Improve your ship with hull reinforcements, cargo expansions, or armor upgrades.
• Reactor Output: Determines how many weapons and electronic upgrades can be installed.
• Shield: Increases survival chances in combat (effective against thermal damage).
• Armor: Enhances durability in battle (effective against kinetic damage).
• Hull: Strengthens the ship's structure (effective against explosive damage).
• Cargo Hold: Defines how many resource units can be transported.
• Fuel Capacity: Determines the ship’s travel range.
• Fuel Consumption: Specifies the fuel required to travel 1 AU.

Ship Classes

Ships are classified based on their size and piloting requirements. Some classes demand advanced piloting skills. View the ship classes page for more information.