You can adopt up to 18 companion animals, found on various planets. Companions offer unique abilities and can be customized. To adopt, feed a creature its preferred food (found by scanning it), then interact to adopt. Companions can:
- Scan for Resources: Locate valuable minerals or plants.
- Provide Light: Illuminate dark areas.
- Fight Hostiles: Assist in combat against Sentinels or aggressive fauna.
- Mine Resources: Gather specific elements.
- Lay Eggs: Allows for genetic manipulation and trading.
You can equip your companion with various modules to enhance their abilities and even breed them to pass on desirable traits. Nurturing your companion can lead to unique discoveries and assistance.