Fleet Management & Expeditions — No Man's Sky Guide

Your freighter in No Man's Sky is more than just a mobile base; it's the command center for your fleet of frigates. Effectively managing these frigates and sending them on expeditions is a crucial aspect of generating resources, discovering new systems, and earning valuable rewards without direct player intervention.

To begin managing your fleet, you first need to acquire frigates. These can be encountered and purchased from passing freighter groups in space. Frigates come in various classes (S, A, B, C) and specialize in different mission types: Exploration, Support, Combat, Trade, and Industrial. Building a diverse fleet with strong frigates in each category is key to success.

Sending Frigates on Expeditions:

Access the Fleet Command Station: This is located on your freighter's bridge.
Select a Mission: The station will display available expeditions. These missions vary in length, difficulty, and potential rewards.
Assemble Your Fleet: Choose a team of frigates that best suits the mission's requirements. For example, combat missions require strong combat frigates, while exploration missions benefit from exploration frigates. Support frigates can be added to mitigate risks for other ships.
Launch the Expedition: Once your fleet is assembled, launch the mission.

Frigate expeditions take real-world time to complete, ranging from a few hours to over a day. During this time, your frigates will be away from your freighter. Upon their return, you will receive a report detailing their success, any resources gathered, and any losses incurred. You can also choose to send them on further missions immediately.

Fleet Management Tips:

Upgrade Frigates: Frigates gain experience from missions, improving their stats and potentially their class.
Balance Your Fleet: Ensure you have a good mix of specialized frigates to tackle several missions.
Monitor Risks: Pay attention to the risk factors of each mission and select frigates accordingly. Support frigates can reduce these risks.
Resource Management: Expeditions can yield valuable resources like Nanites, Quicksilver, and rare crafting materials.
Freighter Upgrades: Invest in your freighter's hyperdrive and cargo space to support longer expeditions and store more rewards.

Regularly checking your fleet command station and sending out your frigates is an excellent way to passively earn resources and progress in the game. A well-managed fleet can become a sificant asset, providing a steady income of valuable materials and contributing to your overall galactic dominance.