Ships
used in: Transport
Summary
Ships are the primary means of transportation in No Man's Sky (NMS), allowing players to travel between planets, explore star systems, engage in space combat, trade, and transport resources.
Details
Each ship has its own class, statistics, appearance, inventory capacity, and technology configuration. Ships can be purchased, exchanged, discovered, or acquired through special encounters and missions.
Ship Types
The main ship types include:
- Fighter — Combat-focused ships with strong weapon capabilities.
- Hauler — Large ships designed for increased inventory capacity and cargo transport.
- Explorer — Specialized for efficient interstellar travel and exploration.
- Shuttle — Versatile ships with balanced characteristics.
- Exotic — Rare, highly distinctive ships with unique designs.
- Solar — Ships equipped with solar sails, offering distinctive aesthetics and flight characteristics.
- Living Ship — Organic vessels grown from living technology.
- Interceptor — Sentinel-derived ships with unique designs and technology.
Ship Classes
Ships are ranked by class:
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| C | Lowest standard class |
| B | Above-average class |
| A | High-quality class |
| S | Highest standard class |
The class of a ship affects its potential statistics, technology slots, and overall capabilities.
Ship Information
A ship's wiki page can document information such as:
- Ship type
- Class
- Manufacturer or origin
- Coordinates and discovery location
- Inventory and technology capacity
- Base statistics
- Notable technologies
- Appearance and variants
- Acquisition method
- Related missions, encounters, or systems
See also: Starships, Ship Customization, Ship Upgrades
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