Star Luster – Modular Space Stations
Scattered across various solar systems, space stations serve as key sites offering repairs, upgrades, quest givers and more. But they can also be customized by players:
Docking Pylons Connect external pods and hangar bays to expand docking capacity for larger fleets and allies. Gain passive bonuses like trader traffic and squadmate gathering.
Laboratories Research projects provide powerful long-term buffs. Alien life studies improve harvesting. Archaeology uncovers lost tech. Weapon testing yields new armaments to manufacture.
Hydroponics Install gardens, alien floral and vats growing consumable buff items for the next major sortie against Marr’s forces. Stock up and prepare!
Defense Systems Beef up security apparatus including AI-controlled sentry guns, missile batteries, mine layers and electrified outer hulls to fend off marauder assaults when away on missions.
Structural Upgrades Reinforce superstructure integrity for better damage resistance. Install efficient solar panels and heat distribution systems to overclock fabrication. Expand space with modules.
The modular nature of space stations allows crews to customize them to their strengths and needs, providing the essential infrastructure for sustaining any long campaign against evil. Build up your galactic headquarters today!
What other kinds of space station upgrades would you prioritize as an elite space fighter commander? Let us know!
Tips for playing and succeeding at Star Luster:
Ship Handling
- Master drifting around obstacles and enemies using boost and airbrakes.
- Utilize barrel rolls to quickly evade incoming missile locks and fire.
- Learn to direct power between engines, shields, and weapons on the fly.
- Each ship handles uniquely – get a feel for their mass and momentum over time.
Combat
- Analyze enemy attack patterns and opening vulnerabilities before engaging.
- Mix up your use of primary and secondary weapons to match targets.
- Use terrain like asteroids and debris for cover during intense fights.
- Don’t get greedy chasing downed foes – know when to retreat and recharge.
Upgrading
- Outfit ships to specialize in speed, stealth, assault or bombing based on their strengths.
- Gather rarer materials from optional objectives to upgrade top-tier weapons.
- Install mods and drones to help turn the tide based on upcoming missions.
- Talk to shipwrights at stations for info on newly available upgrades.
Exploration
- Scan uncharted systems using long-range detectors onboard your ships.
- Investigate distress signals – they may lead to survivors, enemy ambushes or loot.
- Land on planets and install harvesters to automatically gather rare resources over time.
Make smart use of your full arsenal and abilities. Master maneuvering through intense space battles, upgrading your fleet effectively between skirmishes and exploring at every opportunity. The life of an elite pilot demands versatility across all your available systems. Trust in your instincts as they guide you towards becoming the legendary Star Luster.
