Pro tip: Look for the starsector-core/console_settings.ini file. You can rebind the key to something less awkward—like F12.
However, the true power of the console lies not in restoration, but in revelation. The command list is a veritable catalog of every hidden system, weapon, ship, and script that drives the sector. By using List Ships or AddShip apogee_Experimental , a player can pilot variants of vessels that never appear in standard markets. The AllWings command deploys fighter squadrons that would otherwise require months of in-game reputation grinding. More importantly, commands like ShowBounds or RenderMap expose the invisible geometry of combat, teaching players the precise arc of a Tachyon Lance or the exploitable corners of an asteroid field. In this sense, the console acts as a high-fidelity training ground, stripping away the consequences of failure so that mastery can be learned without punishment.
| Command | Effect | |---------|--------| | help | Lists all available commands | | help <command> | Shows details for a specific command | | list commands | Lists all registered commands | | clear | Clears console text | | devmode | Toggles developer mode (shows additional debug info) |
| Command | Effect | |---------|--------| | addship <shipID> | Adds ship to current fleet (e.g., addship paragon ) | | addship <shipID> <#> | Adds multiple copies | | addhullmod <modID> | Adds a hullmod to the player’s flagship | | addofficer | Adds a random officer | | addskill <skillID> | Adds a specific skill to the player (or selected officer) | | repair | Fully repairs player’s current ship | | restoreflux | Vents all flux from player’s current ship | starsector console commands
Starsector does not have a native console in the vanilla game. You must install a popular community-made mod.
setrelation [faction_id] [number] — Adjusts your standing with a faction. Values range from -100 (Inhospitable/Hostile) to 100 (Cooperative).
: Gives you specific items, such as Ship Blueprints or AI Cores. Pro tip: Look for the starsector-core/console_settings
fasttravel – Teleports your fleet instantly to the center of your targeted star system.
"Captain," the XO whispered. "They’re hailing. Demand for unconditional surrender and cargo inspection."
setrelation [faction1] [faction2] [number] – Forces two factions to change their diplomatic status toward each other. Advanced Troubleshooting Commands The command list is a veritable catalog of
The "Pokédex" command. Typing allhulls adds every single ship hull (including modded ones) to your current colony’s storage. Want to fly a Legion ? It is there. Want to see what the terrifying Dorf ships from the Emergent Threats mod look like? Also there. Warning: This will ruin your inventory management. You will have 400 ships to sort through.
: Replenishes critical fleet resources.