Every spaceship has a specific number of system slots where ship systems can be installed. These slots determine what types of systems a spaceship can support and what roles it can fulfill.

Primary: For essential systems such as scanners, mining lasers, or communication modules.

Support: Used for cargo expansions, shield modules, and other auxiliary systems that enhance the ship's versatility.

Tactical: Dedicated to weapons and defensive systems for combat situations.

Reactor: Reserved for energy reactors that power the spaceship's systems.

Engine: For propulsion systems that improve the ship's maneuverability and speed.

Ship systems can significantly alter and expand a spaceship's functionality. By installing specific systems, spaceships can be customized for exploration, trade, combat, or other specialized tasks.

New ship systems can be unlocked through research. Each upgrade requires specific resources and credits, which must be gathered during the game. The full cost of a system is refunded upon removal, allowing flexibility when reconfiguring spaceships.