Ships
A nimble fighter, a cargo ship and a battleship offer very different ways to play. Choose the vessel that fits what you want to do.
GAMEPLAYFrom fighters to battleships
Fighters put you close to the action, where movement and aim matter. Corvettes and frigates bring more substantial armament, while destroyers and battleships can form the core of a fleet. The ships shown here are examples of the human designs you can encounter and command.
Ships for work as well as war
Freighters carry goods between stations, miners extract resources and specialized vessels support construction, rescue and wreck recovery. A growing company needs ships able to do the work behind its next expansion. For equipment choices and fitting rules, continue to the ship modules overview.
The role, the scale, and an example.
One example per class. Approximate length refers to the featured hull, rather than every ship in its class.
Ultra Light Fighter
Woxen
The Woxen illustrates an ultra-light fighter that favours tight turns and speed over protective plating.
Light Fighter
Hornet
The compact Hornet represents a light fighter built for close, turning engagements.
Medium Fighter
Kestrel
The Kestrel combines a medium fighter frame with weapons suited to different combat tasks.
Heavy Fighter
Reaper
The Reaper shows a heavy fighter with stronger protection and a varied weapons load.
Super Heavy Fighter
Tempest
The Tempest demonstrates a super-heavy fighter that sacrifices agility for substantial firepower.
Corvette
Mantis
The Mantis is an armed corvette that combines mobile fire support with missiles and gun turrets.
Frigate
Halberd
The Halberd represents an escort frigate able to protect traffic and support a battle line.
Destroyer
Amarath
The Amarath brings heavy gun batteries and point defence to the fleet’s battle line.
Battleship
Juggernaut
The Juggernaut illustrates a battleship built around heavy armour and sustained fleet combat.
Capital Ship
Sovereign
The Sovereign represents the capital-ship class through its role as a fleet carrier and fighter base.
Small Transport
Strongbox
The Strongbox represents a small armoured transport with a cannon turret and point-defence laser for dangerous cargo runs.
Medium Transport
Mule
The Mule represents a medium transport built around standard containers and regular station traffic.
Large Transport
Tradewind
The Tradewind illustrates a large transport designed to move substantial container loads.
Drone
Magpie
The Magpie represents an unmanned drone that cuts asteroids and collects ore.
Find out more
Ship damage
Armour, hull sections and mounted weapons can be damaged separately. See the consequences of combat on the ship you bring home.
Ship modules
Weapons, shields, armour, power and engines: learn the module types, fitting classes, rarity tiers and ways to acquire better equipment.
Combat and boarding
Fly fast dogfights, command heavier warships and board enemy ships and bases with a trained and equipped assault force.