Commands Verified !link!: Starsector Console

A guide to StarSector console commands! Here are some verified console commands for StarSector:

Note: These commands are case-sensitive and should be entered into the console without the quotes.

General Commands

1. help - Displays a list of available console commands.
2. exit - Closes the console.

Gameplay Commands

1. addmoney [amount] - Adds a specified amount of credits to your account. Example: addmoney 10000
2. addrep [faction] [amount] - Adds a specified amount of reputation with a faction. Example: addrep player 10 (adds 10 reputation with the player faction)
3. setrep [faction] [amount] - Sets your reputation with a faction to a specified amount. Example: setrep pirates 50 (sets your reputation with pirates to 50)
4. givecrew [amount] - Adds a specified amount of crew members to your flagship. Example: givecrew 100
5. heal - Restores your flagship's hull and shield to maximum.

Ship Commands

1. spawn [ship id] [x] [y] - Spawns a ship at the specified coordinates. Example: spawn player_frigate 10 20
2. remove [ship id] - Removes a ship from the game. Example: remove hostile_ship

Map Commands

1. goto [x] [y] - Teleports your flagship to the specified coordinates. Example: goto 30 40
2. revealmap - Reveals the entire map, including unexplored areas.

Debug Commands

1. toggledebug - Toggles debug mode on/off.
2. showFPS - Displays the game's frame rate.

Other Commands

1. takeoff - Cancels docking and undocks your flagship.
2. dock - Docks your flagship at the current station.

Verified Sources:

• StarSector Official Forums
• StarSector Wiki
• Steam Community Guides

Keep in mind that some commands might be removed or changed in future updates. Always check the official sources for the most up-to-date information.

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Sector and Exploration Commands

• goto [sectorid]: Teleports to the specified sector. For example, goto 1001 teleports to sector 1001.
• sectorinfo: Displays information about the current sector, including its ID, name, and contents.
• explored [sectorid]: Marks the specified sector as explored.

The Neutral / Balanced

• Not just a “cheat mod”: Many experienced players use it exclusively for debugging mod conflicts (e.g., show damage to see what’s causing instant hull loss) or testing Nexerelin invasions.
• Learning curve: No GUI; you’ll need to memorize or reference a few key commands (list, spawn, add, goto, devmode, infinite). But the included help command is thorough.

Review: Console Commands Mod (Starsector 0.97a)

Verdict: Essential for testing, troubleshooting, and sandbox play. Optional for purists.

Category 2: Credits & Commodities (The "Skip the Grind")

| Command | Syntax | Verified Effect | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Add Credits | addcredits [x] | Adds x credits. (e.g., addcredits 5000000). Beware: inflation is real in Nexerelin mods. | | Add All Commodities | addcommodity [id] [x] | (e.g., addcommodity organs 1000). Use list commodities for IDs. | | Add Weapons | addweapon [id] [x] | (e.g., addweapon tachyon_lance 5). Use list weapons to see IDs. | | Add Hullmod | addhullmod [id] | Instantly adds a hullmod (e.g., addhullmod hardened_shields). Even rare ones. |

How to Open the Console

This is the most common question players ask. starsector console commands verified

Default Key: Backspace

Press the Backspace key while in-game (either on the campaign map or during combat) to bring up the console window. A text box will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Note: If Backspace isn't working, you can change the key binding in the game's Settings menu under "Controls."

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