So I decided to keep this short and provide you most useful links you will need about ships
There is a thing called VWAP – the “volume-weighted average price” per ship, and returns you get from fleet enlistment depends on this price regardless of ships current price. So, to maximize your returns you should buy whatever on discount. However, you can also buy other ships which you think will have more utility as game develops. TL:DR check this link to purchase whatever is on discount for the best ROI 😀
https://redspatula.io/star-atlas-ships/

If there is a ship currently on discount, it will be seen like that on above picture. Lots of people trading ships lately so when you are reading this, there is a chance none of the ships would be on discount. In that case try to purchase whatever is on lowest % premium or the one that gives best APR.
Hint: You can buy 100 of 20$ ships or 1 2000$ worth of ship, there is no major difference in APR for now. However, you will need to manage supplies such as food/fuel/ammo, so smaller/cheaper ships require you to be more active in managing your fleet compared to expensive ones. TL:DR check this link to see and compare resupply period and APR of ships https://explorer.staratlas.club/ships/staking
If you want to compare ships modules etc, there is an easier excel file comparison prepared by CLUB guild Click HERE
Rest of the page is just marketplace info, feel free to check if you want
- Fighter Ships
- Racer Ships
- Multi-Role Ships
- Data Runner Ships
- Bomber Ships
- Freight Ships
- Bounty Hunter Ships
- Refuel/Repair Ships
FIGHTER SHIPS

A spaceworthy, single passenger space bike that packs a punch. A popular model for short range COP patrols in space and on land. No pilot’s license required to explore distant exoplanets on a whim with the best, fully unobstructed view Pearce can offer. Comes standard with a bit of cargo space for those extra long trips through the vast, open range of outer space.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 128,644
SHIP SPEC – Fighter
SHIP RARITY – Common
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 1
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 1
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS – 12
ORIGINATION PRICE – 20 USDC

Pearce’s X5 Car is a shapeshifting, two seater, nimble fighter and starship. It has four different primary modes of operation. (1) Attack mode with all weapons pointing forward. (2) Speed mode with all thrusters pointing to the rear. (3) Normal mode with the weapons and thrusters split to the forward and rear. (4) Defense mode with the arms retracted and hull plating with the largest coverage. The X5 Car is the stock patrol vessel for the Council of Peace with a pervasive presence throughout secured faction territories in space and on land. Be sure to earn your pilot’s license to take this through faction space.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 34,122
SHIP SPEC – Fighter
SHIP RARITY – Uncommon
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 2
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 1
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS -12
ORIGINATION PRICE – 135 USDC

AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 2,221
SHIP SPEC – Fighter
SHIP RARITY – Rare
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 5
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 2
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS -12
ORIGINATION PRICE – 2500 USDC

The Ogrika Thripid is a testment to glorious super luxury Punaab culture while demonstrating powerful and brutal strength. This large and heavy fighter also has a powerful rudder thruster for unusually quick maneuverability for a ship this size. The massive forward facing cannons are positioned to obliterate any enemy on the business end of the Thripid. On top of being an arsenal powerhouse, the interior provides a very comfortable and equally luxury accomodations. The Captain of a ship of this magnitude can utilize the weaponry to establish a very safe escort environment while enjoying the lush amenities for long distance space travel with a huge boost to peace of mind.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 729
SHIP SPEC – Fighter
SHIP RARITY – Legendary
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 5
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 2
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS -16
ORIGINATION PRICE – 8170 USDC

The original crowning glory of Pearce manufactured battleships, the C9 capital carrier comes stock fitted with commander sized weaponry and best in class hull plating. The capital drone port houses a team of Pearce Hulltank attack drones. A generous sized top deck and adjacent hangar bay allows an effective sized fleet of varying sized ships for tactical deployment, cargo and vehicle transport and maintenance. An oversized command deck creates the best tactical viewpoint and strike team for any security focused Captain and crew. A ship or fleet out in deep space will measure twice and think again before engaging the C9 and the crew can rest or work safely knowing the power they wield at the helm of this highly equipped space platform.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 190
SHIP SPEC – Fighter
SHIP RARITY – Legendary
SHIP CREW Info
1 Captain 2 Pilot 2 Co-Pilot 3 Scanner 8 Turret Gunner 1 Drone Operator 2 Engineer 1 Repair Engineer 1 Hangar Foreman 1 Rescue 1 Tractor Beam Operator 1 Cargo Foreman
SHIP Component Info
1 Power Supply 1 Warp Drive 1 Radar 1 Tractor Beam 1 Shield Generator 1 Impulse Engine 1 Maneuvering Thruster 4 Weapon Hardpoint 4 Weapon Hardpoint 2 Weapon Hardpoint 1 Missile Bay 1 Countermeaure Bay Hull Reinforcement
SHIP MODULE Info
1 Medbay 1 Hangar 1 Drone Port
ORIGINATION PRICE – 28 900 USDC
RACER SHIPS

The smaller sibling to the Opal Jetjet, the Jet mimics the oversized engine block for blazing fast speeds on the racetrack. The Opal Jet is a one seater space racer capable of warping planet to planet. Packed with enough firepower to throw cover fire and then slip away in a wink. Enjoy insane speeds, no license required!
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 129,592
SHIP SPEC – Racer
SHIP RARITY – Common
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 1
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 1
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS -10
ORIGINATION PRICE – 20 USDC

Often thought of as the fastest modifiable, two seater, space racer vehicle, the Opal Jetjet growls its massive engine block and utilizes its forward and rear weapon turrets to overtake other would be competitors on the racetrack. Coated in pure style from bow to stern, this ship can whip you across the track almost as fast as it can warp you across the sector. A comfortable and classic interior provides a familiar callback to an ancient and timeless aesthetic that humankind will never forget.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 18,805
SHIP SPEC – Racer
SHIP RARITY – Uncommon
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 2
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 1
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS -11
ORIGINATION PRICE – 300 USDC
Multi-Role Ships

The Calico Compakt Hero nestles nicely into the Guardian’s hangar for distant shuttling or away team expeditions. Manufactured under the cost effective Compakt supply line, the styling is more befitting to rough exploration rather than traveling in high luxury style. Should the expedition carry on longer than planned, the Compakt Hero has fully sustainable life support capabilities onboard this medium sized, multi-crew, multi-role ship. Utilize the standard medium cargo hold and additional fuel module for freight lines to bring in some additional capital when traveling long and far in the comfortable interior accomodations. Enjoy the panoramic views of the nearly all glass ceiling on the top deck making the long flights a sight to behold from any angle of the ship. Additional VTOL and side winglet thrusters make this a highly maneuverable ship if things were to get hairy when deep in unknown territory. This robust ship is destined to help you survive and thrive among the stars.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 1,233
SHIP SPEC – Multi-Role
SHIP RARITY – Rare
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 4
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 2
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS – 14
ORIGINATION PRICE – 3520 USDC

Calico’s flagship multi-role, exploration vessel, the Guardian, is a marvel of modern spaceship technology. Clean, sporty and full of utility, this capital ship can be the home of an extra large crew destined to comb the furthest reaches of the known and unknown sectors of our galactic neighborhood. All imaginable creature comforts and sustainable bio practices onboard this ship put the crew of any Guardian at ease as they explore for new life and new biomes. Packed with two extra large chambers of explorer drones and dual cartography navigation rooms, the Guardian also doubles as the space charting headquarters for any and all exploration or data validation fleets. Comes standard with a double decker theater for keeping the crew entertained with the latest the metaverse has to offer in live, hyperlive and streaming entertainment. Stacked with massive turret cannons for heavy defense, if you had to choose only one ship to get you through your entire space life and career, you cannot possibly go wrong with the Calico Guardian.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 235
SHIP SPEC – Multi-Role
SHIP RARITY – Legendary
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 20
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 5
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS – 14
ORIGINATION PRICE – 29 985 USDC
Bounty Hunter Ships

The VZUS ambwe is specifically crafted for those long journeys on the trail of your next bounty. This small bounty hunting ship has full life support amenities for you and your captures. The ambwe’s onboard firepower is enough to make quick work of your cornered target. VZUS branded stealth features reduce overall energy output to fly under the radar and execute that surprise attack.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 4800
SHIP SPEC – Bounty Hunter
SHIP RARITY – Rare
SHIP CREW Info
1 Pilot
SHIP Component Info
1 Power Supply 1 Warp Drive 1 Radar 1 Tractor Beam 1 Shield Generator 1 Impulse Engine 1 Maneuvering Thruster 2 Weapon Hardpoint 2 Weapon Hardpoint 1 Missile Bay 1 Countermeaure Bay 1 Hull Reinforcement
SHIP MODULE Info
1 Brig
ORIGINATION PRICE – 1200 USDC
Data Runner Ships

The VZUS opod is a stealthy, data validation vessel with robust living quarters and well-rounded starship amenities. Highly robust scanning radars, antennae, surveillence equipment and packed with explorer drones make this ship a favorite for small deep space explorer crews looking to trade in information with rare and valuable data.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 1900
SHIP SPEC – Data Runner
SHIP RARITY – Rare
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 5
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 4
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS – 13
ORIGINATION PRICE – 1500 USDC
Bomber Ships

Fimbul ECOS Greenader
Fimbul is a supplier of exotic spacecraft that fits a need no other manufacturer can deliver on. Their ECOS line of ships holds the namesake of the righteous environmental faction known as the Earth Conscious Ontological Society. The Greenader is fueled through sustainable byproducts of biodynamic agricultural harvests. In an undying quest to propagate the only true biome of humankind, ECOS bomber ships give might to the cause with highly destructive low orbit space bombs that rain down destruction on any well defended industrial sprawl. Once these structures are terrorized, the bomb’s aftermath releases terraforming compounds to restore to nature what was lost through the greedy pursuit of mineral riches.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 772
SHIP SPEC – Bomber
SHIP RARITY – Epic
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 5
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 2
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS – 17
ORIGINATION PRICE – 8200 USDC
Refuel/Repair Ships

The Pearce R8 is a mechanical innovation combining two major ship functions into one. The R8 contains a large cargo hold to store scrap metal for performing open space repairs. It also contains two additional fuel modules which serve as refuelling cannisters for all ships. These refueling cannisters can also be jettisoned directly into the Pearce C9 for a rapid refueling service. The command deck rotate 180 degrees to enable the onboard command crew to focus on refueling duties or turn around and activate the repair arms. All accomodations are onboard this ship for long escort missions or for exploring into the unknown and being prepared for many types of support missions that may appear on radar.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 500
SHIP SPEC – Refuel/Repair
SHIP RARITY – Rare
SHIP CREW Info
1 Captain 1 Pilot 1 Co-Pilot 1 Engineer 1 Repair Engineer 1 Cargo Foreman
SHIP Component Info
1 Power Supply 1 Warp Drive 1 Radar 1 Tractor Beam 1 Shield Generator 1 Impulse Engine 1 Maneuvering Thruster 2 Weapon Hardpoint 1 Missile Bay 1 Countermeaure Bay 1 Hull Reinforcement
SHIP MODULE Info
1 Cargo 1 Fuel 1 Fuel
ORIGINATION PRICE – 9000 USDC
Freight Ships

Rainbow Om is the masterpiece starship that emerges when the best human and photoli designers collaborate to achieve perfection. This comfortable, multi-role ship is an enigma of space travel that will arive you in style without realizing you’ve just efforlessly covered half the distance of our known sector.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 2200
SHIP SPEC – Freight
SHIP RARITY – Epic
SHIP CREW Info
1 Captain 1 Pilot 1 Co-Pilot 1 Engineer
SHIP Component Info
1 Power Supply 1 Warp Drive 1 Radar 1 Tractor Beam 1 Shield Generator 1 Impulse Engine 1 Maneuvering Thruster 2 Weapon Ha
1 Power Supply 1 Warp Drive 1 Radar 1 Tractor Beam 1 Shield Generator 1 Impulse Engine 2 Maneuvering Thruster 4 Weapon Hardpoint 1 Missile Bay 1 Countermeaure Bay 1 Hull Reinforcement
SHIP MODULE Info
1 Cargo 1 Mess Hall 1 Art Gallery
ORIGINATION PRICE – 2400 USDC

BYOS stands for Build Your Own Ship. Fimbul offers a full do-it-yourself package for the starship mechanic who likes to get their hands dirty. We do not guarantee all parts have survived their space trek to your doorstep but our handy guide will help you find a suitable replacement at a nearby scrapyard. Once assembled, your Packlite provides cozy and sufficient amenities for the space dweller who is resillient to life on the open slowave sea. A robust cargo hold can extend beyond its walls to take on those extra chunky hauls that pay the big bucks. If you need any extra room, reinforced mycellium bungies will ensure you use every last inch of cargo space. For the frugal cargo freighter, the Packlite is your dream boat.
AVAILABLE SUPPLY – 1605
SHIP SPEC – Freight
SHIP RARITY – Rare
SHIP CREW SLOTS – 5
SHIP MODULE SLOTS – 4
SHIP COMPONENT SLOTS – 12
ORIGINATION PRICE – 3360 USDC