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[[Ship]]s are the main focus of the game. Players can build and customize their ships to match their play style and the kinds of [[contract]]s they want to take on.
'''Ships''' are the main focus of the game. Players can build and customize their ships to match their play style and the kinds of [[contract]]s they want to take on.


Various ship hulls can be purchased from [[shipyard]]s. There are very few requirements of a ship, but it is generally advised to set up [[Life Support|life support]] systems early, followed by [[propulsion]].
Various ship vessels can be purchased from [[shipyard]]s. There are very few requirements of a ship, but it is generally advised to set up [[life support]] systems early, followed by [[propulsion]].
== Praxis ==
== Starter vessels ==
=== Praxis ===
{{Main|The Praxis}}
{{Main|The Praxis}}
The Praxis is one of the default ships, and is noted as a science vessel in the developer videos.  
The Praxis is one of the default ships, and is noted as a science vessel in the developer videos.  
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* 200 [[food]]
* 200 [[food]]
* 7 [[FTL charge]]s
* 7 [[FTL charge]]s
 
== Templates ==
At any given shipyard there are templates available for purchase. The selection is randomized, but one might find:
*[[Spindle]]
*[[Sleek Ship]]
*[[Empty|NewShip]] (a basic shell to start you off)
*[[Transport ship]]
*[[Hammerhead]]
=== Adding templates ===
[[Steam Workshop]] ship hulls will be automatically added as shipyard templates if they meet the following criteria:
* $1M maximum value
*  At least 1 docking port
* Less than 5 pieces of equipment, not including docking ports and doors
* There must not be any pipes, cables, resources, or crew.
== Sharing ships ==
== Sharing ships ==
To share a ship:
To share a ship:
# Press '''Esc''' to enter the main menu and click '''Export Ship'''.
# Press '''Esc''' to enter the main menu and click '''Export Ship'''.
# Give the ship a name.
# Give the ship a name.
# Open File Explorer, enter <code>%LOCALAPPDATA%\Introversion\LastStarship\ships</code> into the address bar and press '''Enter'''.
# Navigate to the ships directory:<br>{{Data directories|ships}}
# Copy the ship's <code>.ship</code> file and share it in your preferred way.
# Copy the ship's <code>.ship</code> file and share it in your preferred way.
To import a shared ship:
# Save the <code>.ship</code> file you received to the ships directory mentioned in step 3 above.
# Run the game and click '''Ship Editor''' in the main menu.
# Select the file you saved in step 1 and click '''Load Ship'''.


To import a shared ship:
To share your ship file with other players, you may use Steam Workshop from within the game or upload your exported ship file to [https://shipyard.tls-wiki.com/new Shipyard].
 
== History ==
{{Prehistory|Update1.rc2|Introduced.}}
{{Prehistory|Update2.rc1|Starting ships have some cabin space.}}
{{Prehistory|Alpha1A|Included pre-bundled community ships.}}
{{Prehistory|Alpha 3|Ship export supports exporting docked ships together.}}


# Save the <code>.ship</code> file you received to the <code>%LOCALAPPDATA%\Introversion\LastStarship\ships</code> directory.
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
# Run the game and click '''DEVELOPER Load Ship''' in the main menu.
[[Category:Ships]]
# Select the file you saved in step 1 and click '''Ok'''.

Latest revision as of 10:25, 22 June 2025

Ships are the main focus of the game. Players can build and customize their ships to match their play style and the kinds of contracts they want to take on.

Various ship vessels can be purchased from shipyards. There are very few requirements of a ship, but it is generally advised to set up life support systems early, followed by propulsion.

Starter vessels[edit | edit source]

Praxis[edit | edit source]

Main article: The Praxis

The Praxis is one of the default ships, and is noted as a science vessel in the developer videos.

This ship comes with some essential boxed equipment. All other equipment is bought from traders

The boxed equipment is:

In addition to this, the praxis has some resources:

Templates[edit | edit source]

At any given shipyard there are templates available for purchase. The selection is randomized, but one might find:

Adding templates[edit | edit source]

Steam Workshop ship hulls will be automatically added as shipyard templates if they meet the following criteria:

  • $1M maximum value
  • At least 1 docking port
  • Less than 5 pieces of equipment, not including docking ports and doors
  • There must not be any pipes, cables, resources, or crew.

Sharing ships[edit | edit source]

To share a ship:

  1. Press Esc to enter the main menu and click Export Ship.
  2. Give the ship a name.
  3. Navigate to the ships directory:

    Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Introversion\LastStarship\ships
    Mac: ~/Library/Application\ Support/LastStarship/ships
    Linux/SteamDeck: ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1857080/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Introversion/LastStarship/ships

  4. Copy the ship's .ship file and share it in your preferred way.

To import a shared ship:

  1. Save the .ship file you received to the ships directory mentioned in step 3 above.
  2. Run the game and click Ship Editor in the main menu.
  3. Select the file you saved in step 1 and click Load Ship.

To share your ship file with other players, you may use Steam Workshop from within the game or upload your exported ship file to Shipyard.

History[edit | edit source]

  • Update1.rc2: Introduced.
  • Update2.rc1: Starting ships have some cabin space.
  • Alpha1A: Included pre-bundled community ships.
  • Alpha 3: Ship export supports exporting docked ships together.
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