Bridge

The ship's bridge is where you can view commander information, data for your ship, upgrades and add-ons purchased, and any active missions you may have.

Commander Information

Ship Type

Displays your ship type. You are flying a Vandroid MkII in Starband, a ship designed to be both effective in battle and in trading. Currently this is the only ship you can own in the game.

Rating 

Displays your current rating. Your rating increases as you progress through the game. The current system for ranking pilots is as follows:
Harmless - 0-4 kills
Mostly Harmless - 5-22 kills
Poor - 23-66 kills
Average - 67-152 kills
Above Average - 153-297 kills
Competent - 298-516 kills
Dangerous - 516-830 kills
Deadly - 831 - 1260 kills
Elite - 1261+ kills

Legal Status 

Your legal status refers to your Confederate Police record. If your legal status is clean, then police will leave you to go about your business. The more your legal status increases towards Offender or Fugitive status, the more likely they are to think of you as a pirate and attack. Once your legal status hits Fugitive, Police will be actively seeking you out and will attack on sight. Your criminal status increases by dealing in illegal commodities, and by attacking innocent traders and police. You can decrease your legal status by killing pirates, successfully completing encounter missions or using a sector jump.

Credits

Displays the amount of money you currently have.

Ship Data

Fuel

Displays how much fuel you ship currently holds. Ranges from 0 to 10 light years. Fuel is used for travelling to other planets throughout the galaxy. Can be purchased from the Starport.

Missiles

Displays the number of missiles you currently have aboard the ship. At the start of the game, the maximum number of missiles you can carry is 3. Can be increased by purchasing add-ons from the Starport.

Hull

Displays the amount of damage your ship has suffered in battle. Can be increased by purchasing upgrades from the Starport. If your hull is below 100%, it's best to get it repaired at the Starport.

Shields

Displays your ship's shields status. Can be increased by purchasing upgrades from the Starport. Shields are used in battle to protect the hull and will regenerate over time, so shields will normally be at 100% once docked.

Speed

Displays the speed of your ship. Can be increased by purchasing upgrades from the Starport. Speed affects turning speed during combat, and whether you can outrun an opponent during a retreat.

Laser Damage

Displays the laser power of your ship. Can be increased by purchasing upgrades from the Starport. Laser power affects how much damage your lasers do during combat.

Cargo in Hold

Displays the amount of cargo currently on board your ship.

Max Cargo

Displays your ship's maximum cargo capacity. Can be increased by purchasing add-ons from the Starport.

Show Ship Upgrades (Button)

Tap this button to display all upgrades and add-ons that are fitted to your ship. Upgrades and add-ons can be purchased from the Starport.

Show Active Missions (Button)

Tap this button to display information on the currently active mission.