Mastering the Multiverse: The Ultimate Guide to Starsector Console Commands In the unforgiving expanse of the Persean Sector, failure is a rite of passage. Whether you’ve been bankrupted by a Hegemony inspection, ambushed by a [REDACTED] fleet, or simply tired of grinding for that pristine Nanoforge, every Starsector captain eventually looks toward the heavens and asks: “Isn’t there an easier way?” There is. It’s called the Console Commands mod. While Starsector (developed by Fractal Softworks) is renowned for its deep simulation and brutal difficulty curve, the console is not a native feature. It is a community-made mod that unlocks developer-level tools. When used correctly, it transforms the game from a grueling salvage sim into a sandbox of galactic conquest. Disclaimer: Using console commands can trivialize the challenge and ruin your sense of achievement. It is highly recommended for testing ship builds, recovering from bugs, or sandbox play. Back up your saves before typing anything.
Part 1: Installation and Activation Before you can cheat your way to victory, you need to install the mod.
Download: Download the latest version of "Console Commands" from the official Fractal Softworks forums or the mod index. Install: Unzip the file into your Starsector/starsector-core/mods folder. Enable: Launch Starsector, click "Mods" on the launcher, and check the box next to "Console Commands." The Key: Once in-game (campaign or combat), press Ctrl + Backspace (or Control + Delete on some keyboards) to open the console.
Note: If the console doesn't open, check your keybindings in starsector-core/data/config/settings.json or the mod’s .ini file. starsector console commands
Part 2: The Core Commands (The Holy Trinity) If you only learn three commands, learn these. They are the foundation of every god-tier admiral. 1. devmode
Syntax: devmode What it does: Toggles developer mode. This is the nuclear option. It reveals hidden markets, allows instant ship recovery, ignores sensor ranges, and lets you fast travel across the map via Ctrl+Click. Warning: Devmode breaks immersion instantly. Use it for debugging or mapping, not for a serious campaign.
2. addcredits
Syntax: addcredits [amount] Example: addcredits 5000000 What it does: Grants you Credits. The Hegemony’s "AI inspection" disappears when you can buy 14 Legion Battlecruisers on a whim. Be careful: adding too many credits can actually cause integer overflow in older versions, but up to 999 million is generally safe.
3. addskillpoints
Syntax: addskillpoints [amount] Example: addskillpoints 50 What it does: Grants raw skill points. You still need to assign them in the character screen. This allows you to max out the Captain skill tree (Combat, Leadership, Technology, Industry) instantly. Mastering the Multiverse: The Ultimate Guide to Starsector
Part 3: Fleet Manipulation (Ships & Weapons) You can spawn the rarest ships in the game without ever visiting a Black Market. addship
Syntax: addship [ship_id] [quantity] Example: addship onslaught 1 The catch: You need to know the internal Hull IDs . You cannot type "Paragon"; you must type paragon . Here is a cheat sheet: