Frigate & Freighter Upgrade Tables
Optimize your interstellar fleet by understanding the various upgrades available for your Freighters and Frigates. Freighters serve as mobile bases and command centers, while Frigates undertake expeditions to gather resources and complete missions. Both can be sificantly enhanced through technology modules and specialized upgrades, boosting their efficiency and capabilities.
Freighter upgrades primarily focus on enhancing their warp range, combat effectiveness, and cargo capacity. These upgrades are often found through Derelict Freighter investigations or purchased from specific vendors. Frigates, on the other hand, have different classes (Combat, Exploration, Support, Trade, Industrial) and their upgrades are typically earned through successful expeditions or purchased with Fleet Command components.
Key Freighter Upgrade Categories:
- Warp Drive Enhancements: Increase the freighter's jump range, allowing access to more distant star systems.
- Cargo Pods: Expand the freighter's inventory space, crucial for storing large quantities of resources.
- Combat Systems: Bolster the freighter's defensive and offensive capabilities, making it more resilient to pirate attacks.
- Construction Modules: Allow for the building of specialized rooms within the freighter, such as hydroponic farms, research labs, or fleet command centers.
Frigate upgrades are more tied to their specific roles. For example:
- Combat Frigates: Benefit from weapon and shield upgrades to excel in combat missions.
- Exploration Frigates: Gain bonuses to scanning range and discovery bonuses.
- Support Frigates: Improve their ability to assist other frigates in missions, reducing fuel costs or mission times.
- Industrial Frigates: Enhance their resource gathering yields.
- Trade Frigates: Increase their profit margins on trade missions.
The best way to acquire these upgrades is through a combination of diligent expedition management and strategic purchases. Regularly sending your frigates on missions will yield valuable rewards, including upgrade modules and Fleet Command components. Derelict Freighters are also a prime source for powerful freighter technology.
Here's a simplified overview of upgrade types:
| Fleet Component | Upgrade Type | Primary Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Freighter | Warp Drive Module | Increased jump distance. |
| Freighter | Cargo Expansion Unit | More inventory slots. |
| Frigate (Combat) | Advanced Weapon Systems | Higher combat effectiveness. |
| Frigate (Exploration) | Long-Range Scanners | Increased discovery range. |
| Frigate (Support) | Efficiency Boosters | Reduced mission costs/time. |
Investing time in upgrading your fleet will sificantly enhance your ability to explore, trade, and survive in the vast expanse of No Man's Sky.