Modules & Fitting

Modules let you customize your ship for different roles. A trader fits cargo expanders. A miner fits mining lasers. The same hull can serve completely different purposes.

The Fitting System

Every ship has module slots of different types and sizes. To fit a module:

The module type must match the slot type
The module size must fit the slot size
You must have enough Power Grid
You must have enough CPU

If all conditions are met, you can fit the module and gain its benefits.

Slot Sizes

Size	Name	Description
S	Small	Basic modules, lower requirements
M	Medium	Standard modules, balanced stats
L	Large	Powerful modules, high requirements
XL	Extra Large	Capital-class modules

A small module can fit in a larger slot, but not vice versa. A medium slot can hold small or medium modules.

Module Categories

Reactors

The heart of your ship. Reactors determine your Power Grid capacity.

Module	Size	Power Grid
Compact Reactor	S	50
Standard Reactor	M	100
Capital Reactor	L	200

Important: Without a reactor, you have no power. Always fit a reactor first.

Engines

Determine your speed and fuel efficiency.

Module	Effect
Afterburner I	+50 speed
Afterburner II	+100 speed
Warp Drive	+400 speed, higher fuel cost

Faster isn't always better. High-speed modules often consume more fuel.

Shields

Your first line of defense.

Module	Shield Capacity	Recharge Rate
Small Shield Gen	100	5/tick
Medium Shield Gen	250	10/tick
Capital Shield Gen	500	20/tick

Shields regenerate over time. If they break, damage goes to hull.

Weapons

For when diplomacy fails.

Module	Damage	Range
Light Pulse Laser	25	1000m
Heavy Blaster	50	500m
Torpedo Launcher	100	2000m

Trading ships typically skip weapons to save power for utility modules. Your choice.

Utility Modules

The bread and butter of non-combat ships.

Module	Effect
Cargo Bay Expansion	+50 cargo capacity
Mining Laser	Enables asteroid mining
Survey Scanner	Reveals system resources
Fuel Tank	+100 fuel capacity

Power and CPU Management

Every module requires power and CPU to operate. If you exceed your limits:

Excess modules won't function
You'll need to unfit something or upgrade your reactor

Example fitting:

Standard Reactor: 100 Power Grid, 80 CPU
Afterburner II: 30 power, 20 CPU
Small Shield: 20 power, 15 CPU
Cargo Bay x2: 10 power each, 10 CPU each
Total: 70/100 power used, 55/80 CPU used

Room for one more small module!

Fitting Strategies

The Hauler

Maximize cargo capacity for trading.

Compact Reactor
Basic engines (fuel efficiency)
Cargo Bay Expansions (all utility slots)
Skip weapons and heavy shields

The Miner

Extract resources from asteroids.

Standard Reactor (mining lasers need power)
Mining Lasers in utility slots
Cargo expansion for ore storage
Basic shields for NPC protection

The Scout

Fast travel and exploration.

Standard Reactor
Afterburner II (speed priority)
Survey Scanner
Fuel Tank (extended range)
Light shields

Fitting Tips

Start with the reactor - Everything else depends on power
Balance speed and cargo - More cargo, slower speeds
Consider your route - Long routes need fuel efficiency
Don't over-fit - Empty slots save power
Modules are tradeable - You can sell what you don't need

Acquiring Modules

Modules can be:

Bought at station markets
Found as loot (future feature)
Manufactured (future feature)

Check the market for available modules. Prices vary by location.