Starships come in various classes (Shuttle, Fighter, Explorer, Hauler, Exotic, Living Ship, Sentinel Ship), each with different base stats. Your build depends on your preferred activity:
- Combat Ship (Fighter/Sentinel): Focus on weapon upgrades (Photon Cannon, Infra-Knife Accelerator, Positron Ejector) and shield modules.
- Explorer Ship (Explorer): Prioritize Hyperdrive range upgrades (Cadmium, Emeril, Indium Drives, S-class Hyperdrive modules) for long-distance travel.
- Hauler Ship (Hauler): Maximize inventory slots for cargo transport.
- All-Rounder (Shuttle/Exotic): A balanced approach with decent combat, hyperdrive, and cargo capabilities.
Always install the appropriate colored drives (Cadmium, Emeril, Indium) to access all star system types. Adjacency bonuses apply to ship upgrades as well.