Ship Types

Your ship defines what you can do in ECON Galaxy. Choose the right hull for your role – whether that's hauling cargo, mining asteroids, fighting pirates, or exploring the unknown.

Ship Overview

Ship	Class	Role	Cargo	Speed	Price
Aurora	Small Hauler	Trading	150	120	25,000
Prospector	Mining Frigate	Mining	100	80	35,000
Sentinel	Combat Corvette	Combat	50	150	45,000
Pathfinder	Explorer	Exploration	75	180	55,000
Atlas	Heavy Freighter	Bulk Hauling	500	60	80,000

Aurora - Small Hauler

"A versatile small hauler designed for new pilots."

The Aurora is your starter ship and remains a solid choice for small-scale trading. It combines decent cargo capacity with reliable systems, making it ideal for learning the ropes.

Stat	Value
Hull	250
Cargo	150 units
Fuel Tank	200 units
Base Speed	120 fields/tick
Power Grid	80
CPU	60
Price	25,000 credits

Aurora Slot Layout

Slot	Size	Purpose
Reactor	Small	Powers all modules
Engine 1	Small	Speed and efficiency
Engine 2	Small	Additional propulsion
Shield	Medium	Defense
Utility 1	Small	Cargo, scanning
Utility 2	Small	Additional utility

Best for: New players, short trade routes, learning the game.

Prospector - Mining Frigate

"A specialized mining vessel with multiple utility slots for mining equipment."

The Prospector was designed by the Frontier Mining Consortium for asteroid mining operations. It's slower than most ships but features three utility bays for mining equipment, making it extremely efficient at resource extraction.

Stat	Value
Hull	300
Cargo	100 units
Fuel Tank	250 units
Base Speed	80 fields/tick
Power Grid	100
CPU	70
Price	35,000 credits

Prospector Slot Layout

Slot	Size	Purpose
Reactor	Medium	High power for mining
Engine	Small	Single thruster
Mining Bay 1	Small	Mining laser/equipment
Mining Bay 2	Small	Mining laser/equipment
Mining Bay 3	Small	Mining laser/equipment
Shield	Small	Basic defense

Best for: Mining operations, asteroid belts, resource extraction.

Sentinel - Combat Corvette

"A fast and agile combat vessel designed for patrol and escort duties."

The Sentinel was developed as a rapid response craft for system defense forces. Its speed and firepower make it a formidable opponent in combat. Twin weapon hardpoints and reinforced shields make it the ship of choice for escort duty or hunting pirates.

Stat	Value
Hull	400
Cargo	50 units
Fuel Tank	180 units
Base Speed	150 fields/tick
Power Grid	120
CPU	80
Price	45,000 credits

Sentinel Slot Layout

Slot	Size	Purpose
Reactor	Medium	Combat-grade power
Engine 1	Small	Port thruster
Engine 2	Small	Starboard thruster
Weapon 1	Small	Port hardpoint
Weapon 2	Small	Starboard hardpoint
Shield	Medium	Combat shield

Best for: Combat, escort missions, pirate hunting, security work.

Pathfinder - Explorer

"A fast, long-range exploration vessel with extended fuel capacity."

The Pathfinder was commissioned by the Exploration Guild to push beyond the frontier. Its advanced sensors and efficient drives have mapped countless new systems. With the largest fuel tank and highest speed, the Pathfinder can reach places other ships cannot.

Stat	Value
Hull	200
Cargo	75 units
Fuel Tank	400 units
Base Speed	180 fields/tick
Power Grid	90
CPU	100
Price	55,000 credits

Pathfinder Slot Layout

Slot	Size	Purpose
Reactor	Small	Efficient power
Engine 1	Medium	Long-range drive
Engine 2	Medium	Long-range drive
Utility 1	Small	Scanner array
Utility 2	Small	Extended fuel tank

Best for: Exploration, long-range travel, scouting, survey missions.

Atlas - Heavy Freighter

"A massive cargo hauler with unmatched cargo capacity."

The Atlas-class freighter is the workhorse of interstellar commerce. Its cavernous cargo bays can transport enough goods to supply an entire station. Slow but essential for large-scale trading operations.

Stat	Value
Hull	350
Cargo	500 units
Fuel Tank	300 units
Base Speed	60 fields/tick
Power Grid	150
CPU	90
Price	80,000 credits

Atlas Slot Layout

Slot	Size	Purpose
Reactor	Large	Main power plant
Engine 1	Medium	Port engine
Engine 2	Medium	Starboard engine
Cargo Bay 1	Medium	Storage expansion
Cargo Bay 2	Medium	Storage expansion
Cargo Bay 3	Medium	Storage expansion
Cargo Bay 4	Medium	Storage expansion

Best for: Bulk hauling, long trade routes, high-volume trading.

Ship Stats Explained

Hull Integrity

Your ship's health. When it reaches zero, your ship is destroyed. Can be repaired at stations.

Cargo Capacity

How many units of commodities you can carry. More cargo = more profit per trip (but also more risk).

Fuel Tank

Maximum fuel capacity. Fuel is consumed when traveling. Running out of fuel in space is... inconvenient.

Base Speed

How fast your ship moves across the grid. Measured in fields per tick. Higher is better.

Power Grid

How much power your reactor generates. Modules require power – if you exceed your grid, modules won't function.

CPU

Processing power for module operation. Similar to power grid – don't exceed your limit.

Choosing Your Ship

If you want to...	Choose
Start trading small	Aurora
Mine asteroids	Prospector
Fight and protect	Sentinel
Explore far systems	Pathfinder
Haul massive cargo	Atlas

There's no single "best" ship. Each excels at its role. Many players own multiple ships for different purposes.

Buying Ships

Ships can be purchased at:

Shipyards - Dedicated ship dealers
Large stations - May have ship markets
Player markets - Buy from other players

Tip: Make sure you have enough credits not just for the ship, but for modules and fuel too. A shiny new Atlas is useless if you can't afford to fill its cargo hold.