Stats
Your Ship Statistics go a long way towards defining (and in some cases, limiting) what you can do in the game. There are 10 ship statistics, which can be permanently improved through the use of Rank Points, receive temporary boosts through the installation of equipment on your ship, or both. Note that ship equipment must be researched before it can be used. Managing these stats as you progress through the game will be one of your major focuses as captain of your ship.
| Statistic | Rank Improvement | Ship Equipment | Research Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | Decks | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo | Cargo Holds | N/A | N/A |
| Attack | Tactical Officers | Cannons (Weapons) | Advanced Weapons |
| Defense | Helmsmen | Thrusters and Dampeners (Defenses/Shields) | Defensive Systems |
| Scan | N/A | Sensors and Scanners (Devices) | Advanced Sensors |
| Cloak | N/A | Cloaks and Jammers (Devices) | Stealth Systems |
| Energy | Engineers | Reactors and Relays (Energy) | Advanced Power Systems |
| Hull | N/A | Platings (Hull) | Advanced Armor |
| Shield | N/A | Shields (Defenses/Shields) | Shield Systems |
| Research | Scientists | N/A | N/A |