Press CTRL + Backspace while in-game to summon the overlay. Essential Resource Commands
Most experienced players adopt a hybrid approach : start the battle issuing 2–3 critical orders (e.g., assign officers to eliminate high-threat enemies, set waypoints), then switch to piloting, occasionally tapping “C” to open the command map and issue 1–2 CP orders during flux venting or repositioning.
Before diving into mods, every captain must master the built-in fleet commands during combat. These are essential for keeping your fleet from drifting into enemy fire:
Managing a fleet across the Persean Sector can be daunting, but using tools—whether through the tactical interface or the popular Console Commands mod—gives you total control over your spacefaring destiny. Master the Tactical Interface starsector command
Unlike most space games, Starsector uses (rally points) as the primary command tool for positioning. Waypoints are more flexible than Defend orders because ships will engage nearby enemies but return to the waypoint after disengaging. This allows forming battle lines, holding chokepoints (e.g., near a nebula or asteroid field), or creating a retreat path.
Assign a fast frigate or destroyer to “Avoid” the enemy battle line, then “Eliminate” a carrier or missile ship behind enemy lines. The Avoid keeps it from getting distracted by the front line.
These limitations are intentional design choices to keep the player involved in moment-to-moment tactics, rather than pre-scripting battles. Press CTRL + Backspace while in-game to summon the overlay
addcredits [amount] : Instantly adds the specified amount of credits. addships [ship_id] : Spawns a specific ship into your fleet.
Get the mod from the Starsector Nexus or the official forums.
Expert players use layered waypoints:
If you prefer not to use mods, you can enable the game's internal by editing the settings.json file in the starsector-core/data/config folder. Dev Mode Shortcuts
: By default, press Ctrl + Backspace while in the campaign map or combat to open the console. Basic Commands : help : Displays a list of all available commands.
Press CTRL + Backspace while in-game to summon the overlay. Essential Resource Commands
Most experienced players adopt a hybrid approach : start the battle issuing 2–3 critical orders (e.g., assign officers to eliminate high-threat enemies, set waypoints), then switch to piloting, occasionally tapping “C” to open the command map and issue 1–2 CP orders during flux venting or repositioning.
Before diving into mods, every captain must master the built-in fleet commands during combat. These are essential for keeping your fleet from drifting into enemy fire:
Managing a fleet across the Persean Sector can be daunting, but using tools—whether through the tactical interface or the popular Console Commands mod—gives you total control over your spacefaring destiny. Master the Tactical Interface
Unlike most space games, Starsector uses (rally points) as the primary command tool for positioning. Waypoints are more flexible than Defend orders because ships will engage nearby enemies but return to the waypoint after disengaging. This allows forming battle lines, holding chokepoints (e.g., near a nebula or asteroid field), or creating a retreat path.
Assign a fast frigate or destroyer to “Avoid” the enemy battle line, then “Eliminate” a carrier or missile ship behind enemy lines. The Avoid keeps it from getting distracted by the front line.
These limitations are intentional design choices to keep the player involved in moment-to-moment tactics, rather than pre-scripting battles.
addcredits [amount] : Instantly adds the specified amount of credits. addships [ship_id] : Spawns a specific ship into your fleet.
Get the mod from the Starsector Nexus or the official forums.
Expert players use layered waypoints:
If you prefer not to use mods, you can enable the game's internal by editing the settings.json file in the starsector-core/data/config folder. Dev Mode Shortcuts
: By default, press Ctrl + Backspace while in the campaign map or combat to open the console. Basic Commands : help : Displays a list of all available commands.