Escape Velocity

An unofficial archive for Ambrosia Software's Escape Velocity — est. 1996

Notable Captains

Most of the ships you meet are anonymous. 190 of them are not. The game keeps a list of named captains who fly tougher ships than their class should allow, carry more credits than they should, and turn up in particular systems — Redbeard the Pirate, the bounty hunters of the Artemis Group, the Confederate and Rebel aces.

Why you care

Two reasons. They carry money — 19 of them are worth six figures if you destroy them, and more if you disable and board them instead. And their shields are boosted well beyond the standard for their hull, so the Rapier that just refused to die was probably not a stock Rapier. If a fight is going much worse than the ship class suggests it should, check the name.

And a third this page was not telling you: the engine hands 128 of them a weapon list of their own, which is not the standard fit for that hull. That is in every record now — along with the reason 10 of them do not exist at all until a particular mission puts them in the sky, and with what 147 of them say when they open a channel. That last one was sitting one index away inside a list of strings.

Captain Flies Shields Weapons Carries Found in Copies
Merchants 86
Matt Burch Kestrel ×100 4 42,000,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Eat blazing electric death!
It’s three in the morning. Why am I still working on this damn game?
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Bolt Cannon Rocket Launcher ×8 Fighter Bay (Lightning) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Andrew Welch Luxury Liner ×10 4 250,000 cr — —
Get out of my way or I'll blast ’ya to blazes!
What the engine arms them with

Proton Turret ×4 Torpedo Launcher ×2 Missile Rack ×2 Javelin Pod ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Luxury Liner. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

"Cajun" David Richard Argosy ×1.2 3 25,000 cr — —
Hey, which way to New Orleans?
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1 Fighter Bay (Hawk) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

John Gauch Argosy ×1.2 3 25,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1 Fighter Bay (Hawk) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Gayle Haarr Argosy ×1.2 3 25,000 cr — —
Men are all pigs!!!
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1 Fighter Bay (Hawk) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Arvid Fusin Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Brek Veronar Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Gorro Panavia Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Gregor Misovich Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Dravar Wedef Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Milack Talia Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Jason Jones Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Jeff Henken Argosy ×1.26 2 15,000 cr — —
Get outta my face - I’m all full of piss and vinegar!
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Raef LaFrentz Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Jacque Vaughn Argosy ×1.2 2 15,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Proton Bolt Cannon ×4 Missile Rack ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Goldstar Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Wanderer Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Colombus Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Vespucci Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. De Gama Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Magellan Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Sparrow Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Cabot Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Drake Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Cook Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Coronado Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Cortez Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Pizarro Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Velasquez Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Hawking Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Grissom (variant 1) Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Kepler Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

S.S. Burgstahler Light Freighter ×0.01 — 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
It’s not... in... the book!
S.S. Oppenheimer Light Freighter ×0.01 — 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
S.S. Tycho Brahe Light Freighter ×0.01 — 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
S.S. Lovell Light Freighter ×0.01 — 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
S.S. Jericho Light Freighter ×0.01 — 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
S.S. Weber Light Freighter ×0.01 — 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
S.S. Bozeman Light Freighter ×0.01 — 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Greetings, <PSN>.
S.S. Nomad Light Freighter ×0.01 — 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Ahoy, <PSN>.
S.S. Darius Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Xeres Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Molock Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Hathor Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Bradley Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Cochrane Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Lysander Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Eichman Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Claxton Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Bowie Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, have you got room aboard for a couple of passengers? Hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Ferry Passengers to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Laurel Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Turkana Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Socorro Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Ashanti Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Houston Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Wilder Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Beagle Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Boyd Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Gillian Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Anderson Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Duchovny Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Sharpley Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Douglas Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Merritt Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Barclay Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Melbourne Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Leonov Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Shepard Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Grissom (variant 2) Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Hawley Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I’ve got some extra cargo I need delivered... hail me if you’re interested.
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Transport Cargo to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

Merchant Courier Courier — — 3,000 cr — ×10
Merchant Courier: <PSN>, I’ve got a job for you, if you’re interested...

Turns up as part of Escort Courier to <RST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

The game declares this one 10 times with identical terms, which is how it makes them turn up more often — not 10 different captains.

S.S. Mulligan Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Electra Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Hannibal Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Balboa Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Isabella Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Diebold Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Theseus Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Rowland Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Nelson Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Farlander Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Tikopai Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Casper Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Addison Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Carter Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Aquilla Light Freighter ×1.2 2 3,000 cr — —
<OSN>: <PSN>, I could use some help getting my cargo to its destination, if you’re willing...
What the engine arms them with

Laser Turret Proton Turret ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Light Freighter. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Turns up as part of Cargo Delivery to <DST> — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

Confederation 24
U.S.S. Saratoga Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 1 — — —
<OSN>: Long live the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

U.S.S. Lexington Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 1 — — —
<OSN>: Long live the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

U.S.S. Yorktown Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the Rebels!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

U.S.S. Constellation Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 1 — — —
<OSN>: Long live the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

U.S.S. Constitution Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the Rebels!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

U.S.S. Excelsior Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 1 — — —
<OSN>: Long live the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

U.S.S. Intrepid Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Death to the Rebels!
Help our cause by dispatching traitorous Rebel ships!
U.S.S. Exeter Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Long live the Confederation!
U.S.S. Farragut Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Death to the Rebels!
Help our cause by dispatching traitorous Rebel ships!
U.S.S. Endeavour Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Long live the Confederation!
U.S.S. Steadfast Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Death to the Rebels!
Help our cause by dispatching traitorous Rebel ships!
U.S.S. Reliant Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Death to the Rebels!
U.S.S. Essex Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Long live the Confederation!
Help our cause by dispatching traitorous Rebel ships!
U.S.S. Ticonderoga Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Death to the Rebels!
U.S.S. Furious Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Long live the Confederation!
Help our cause by dispatching traitorous Rebel ships!
U.S.S. Hercules Confederate Frigate ×1.5 — — — —
<OSN>: Death to the Rebels!
U.S.S. Chimera Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 2 — — —
<OSN>: Face the fury of our mighty particle beam!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1 Particle Beam ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Does not exist until you finish Rebel Pursuit Part 4, over in the mission chains.

U.S.S. Devastator Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 2 — — —
<OSN>: Prepare to be dealt blazing electric death!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1 Particle Beam ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Does not exist until you finish Rebel Pursuit Part 4, over in the mission chains.

U.S.S. Executor Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 2 — — —
<OSN>: Face the fury of our mighty particle beam!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1 Particle Beam ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Does not exist until you finish Rebel Pursuit Part 4, over in the mission chains.

U.S.S. Reaper Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 2 — — —
<OSN>: Prepare to be dealt blazing electric death!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1 Particle Beam ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Does not exist until you finish Rebel Pursuit Part 4, over in the mission chains.

U.S.S. Agamemnon Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 2 — — —
<OSN>: Face the fury of our mighty particle beam!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1 Particle Beam ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Does not exist until you finish Rebel Pursuit Part 4, over in the mission chains.

U.S.S. Inquisitor Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 2 — — —
<OSN>: Prepare to be dealt blazing electric death!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1 Particle Beam ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Does not exist until you finish Rebel Pursuit Part 4, over in the mission chains.

U.S.S. Alexander Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 2 — — —
<OSN>: Face the fury of our mighty particle beam!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1 Particle Beam ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Does not exist until you finish Rebel Pursuit Part 4, over in the mission chains.

U.S.S. Dominator Confederate Cruiser ×1.25 2 — — —
<OSN>: Prepare to be dealt blazing electric death!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Gunboat) ×1 Particle Beam ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Confederate Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Does not exist until you finish Rebel Pursuit Part 4, over in the mission chains.

Rebellion 23
R.S.S. Avenger Rebel Cruiser ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Manta)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Defiant Rebel Cruiser ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Manta)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Victory Rebel Cruiser ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Manta)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Republic Rebel Cruiser ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Manta)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Challenger Rebel Cruiser ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Manta)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Relentless Rebel Cruiser ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Manta)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Sovereign Rebel Cruiser ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Manta)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Fearless Rebel Cruiser ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Manta)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Cruiser. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Striker Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
Blast any Confed ships you see!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Phantom Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Swiftsure Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
Blast any Confed ships you see!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Coventry Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Scimitar Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
Blast any Confed ships you see!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Hood Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Valiant Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
Blast any Confed ships you see!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Bounty Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Eagle Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
Blast any Confed ships you see!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Wasp Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Insurgent Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
Blast any Confed ships you see!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Courageous Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Vigilant Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
Blast any Confed ships you see!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Phoenix Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Death to the tyrants!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

R.S.S. Reprisal Rebel Destroyer ×1.5 1 — — —
<OSN>: Down with the Confederation!
Blast any Confed ships you see!
What the engine arms them with

Mass Driver ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Rebel Destroyer. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Pirates 13
Nostromo Kestrel ×1.5 1 250,000 cr — —
Pirate: Yo-ho-ho!
Aye, the only way to live is to steal what you need. I've ne’er needed to work for a thing me whole life!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Lightning)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Jolly Roger Kestrel ×1.5 1 250,000 cr — —
Pirate: Avast, <PSN>, lay to and prepare to be boarded!
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of Persean bug juice!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Lightning)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Anaconda Kestrel ×1.5 1 250,000 cr — —
Pirate: <PSN>, prepare to meet thy maker!
Why work for a livin’ when you can steal, eh?
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Lightning)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Star Vixen Kestrel ×1.5 1 250,000 cr — —
Pirate: Yo-ho-ho!
Aye, the only way to live is to steal what you need. I've ne’er needed to work for a thing me whole life!
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Lightning)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Redbeard The Pirate Argosy ×2.5 4 100,000 cr — —
Aye, the only way to live is to steal what you need. I've ne’er needed to work for a thing me whole life!
What the engine arms them with

Missile Rack ×1 Laser Turret Proton Turret ×2 Torpedo Launcher ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Greenbeard The Pirate Argosy ×2.5 4 100,000 cr — —
Aye, the only way to live is to steal what you need. I've ne’er needed to work for a thing me whole life!
What the engine arms them with

Missile Rack ×1 Laser Turret Proton Turret ×2 Torpedo Launcher ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Bluebeard The Pirate Argosy ×2.5 3 100,000 cr — —
Aye, the only way to live is to steal what you need. I've ne’er needed to work for a thing me whole life!
What the engine arms them with

Missile Rack ×1 Fighter Bay (Hawk) ×1 Torpedo Launcher ×1

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Argosy. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Lars Magna Lightning ×1.5 — 100,000 cr — —
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of Persean bug juice!
Urdo Jafenaka Rapier ×1.5 — 100,000 cr — —
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of Persean bug juice!
Dilgar Thiamine Rapier ×1.5 — 100,000 cr — —
Why work for a livin’ when you can steal, eh?
Richard The Scourge Lightning ×1.5 3 100,000 cr — —
Why work for a livin’ when you can steal, eh?
What the engine arms them with

Torpedo Launcher ×1 Laser Cannon Proton Bolt Cannon ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Lightning. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Drake Headstone Lightning ×1.5 3 100,000 cr — —
Why work for a livin’ when you can steal, eh?
What the engine arms them with

Torpedo Launcher ×1 Laser Cannon Proton Bolt Cannon ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Lightning. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Vermooten The Evil Lightning ×1.5 3 100,000 cr — —
What the engine arms them with

Torpedo Launcher ×1 Laser Cannon Proton Bolt Cannon ×4

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Lightning. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Derelicts 12
Derelict Freighter Bulk Freighter ×1.5 — 25,640 cr — —

Turns up as part of Deliver Kestrel Parts — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

Space Derelict (Argosy) Argosy — — 25,000 cr — ×3

The game declares this one 3 times with identical terms, which is how it makes them turn up more often — not 3 different captains.

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Space Derelict (Corvette) Corvette — — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Space Derelict (Light Freighter) Light Freighter — — 25,000 cr — ×2

The game declares this one 2 times with identical terms, which is how it makes them turn up more often — not 2 different captains.

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Space Derelict (Courier) Courier — — 25,000 cr — ×3

The game declares this one 3 times with identical terms, which is how it makes them turn up more often — not 3 different captains.

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Space Derelict (Kestrel) Kestrel — — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Piper Maru Argosy — — 25,000 cr — —
Disabled ship: This is the <OSN>, two weeks out of Gamma Delta. We’ve hit an asteroid and are losing life support fast... <PSN>, can you assist us? Repeat, this is the <OSN>...

Turns up as part of Derelict Decoy — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

Empress Stardust Argosy — — 25,000 cr — —
Disabled ship: This is the passenger ship <OSN>. We’ve been disabled by pirates and need immediate repair... <PSN>, can you assist us? Repeat, this is the passenger ship <OSN>...

Turns up as part of Derelict Decoy — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Tamerlane Light Freighter — — 25,000 cr — —
Disabled ship: This is the freighter <OSN>, three weeks out of Epsillon Eridani. Our engines have broken down and we are in need of aid... <PSN>, can you assist us? Repeat, this is the freighter <OSN>...

Turns up as part of Derelict Decoy — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. McCollum Light Freighter — — 25,000 cr — —
Disabled ship: This is the freighter <OSN>, three weeks out of Beta Ceti. Our engines have broken down and we are in need of aid... <PSN>, can you assist us? Repeat, this is the freighter <OSN>...

Turns up as part of Derelict Decoy — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Clayton Courier — — 25,000 cr — —
Disabled ship: This is the freighter <OSN>, three weeks out of Tellus III. We were attacked by pirates and are losing life support... <PSN>, can you assist us? Repeat, this is the freighter <OSN>...

Turns up as part of Derelict Decoy — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

S.S. Forrester Courier — — 25,000 cr — —
Disabled ship: This is the freighter <OSN>, three weeks out of Zeta Hydra. We were attacked by pirates and are losing life support... <PSN>, can you assist us? Repeat, this is the freighter <OSN>...

Turns up as part of Derelict Decoy — they are cast in that mission rather than flying around on their own.

Starbound Shipping 8
Starbound Flight 93 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Starbound Flight 73 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Starbound Flight 129 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Starbound Flight 25 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Starbound Flight 115 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Starbound Flight 206 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Starbound Flight 305 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Starbound Flight 52 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Consolidated Express 8
ConEx Flight 312 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

ConEx Flight 91 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

ConEx Flight 181 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

ConEx Flight 753 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

ConEx Flight 158 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

ConEx Flight 462 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

ConEx Flight 846 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

ConEx Flight 351 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

United Galactic Express 8
UGE Flight 750 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

UGE Flight 160 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

UGE Flight 45 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

UGE Flight 323 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

UGE Flight 155 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

UGE Flight 250 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

UGE Flight 196 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

UGE Flight 978 Courier ×1.5 — 25,000 cr — —

No weapon list of their own, so they fly whatever their hull comes with. What makes them worth stopping is already in the row.

Unaligned 6
Zeus Faber Kestrel ×1.5 1 250,000 cr — —
We bounty hunters make our living destroying pirates for whoever will pay us.
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Lightning)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Hawkeye Kestrel ×1.5 1 250,000 cr — —
We bounty hunters make our living destroying pirates for whoever will pay us.
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Lightning)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Skipjack Kestrel ×1.5 1 250,000 cr — —
We bounty hunters make our living destroying pirates for whoever will pay us.
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Lightning)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Ruby Fulcrum Kestrel ×1.5 1 250,000 cr — —
We bounty hunters make our living destroying pirates for whoever will pay us.
What the engine arms them with

Fighter Bay (Lightning)

Their own list, not the standard fit for the Kestrel. Where a count is missing, the engine was told to load as many as fit.

Bounty Hunter Kestrel — — 1,000 cr — —
<OSN>: Prepare to die, <PN>!
Cap'n Hector Rapier ×2 — — — —
Polly want a cracker.
Psycho Aliens 1
Alien Fighter Alien Fighter — — — — ×10

Does not exist until you finish Destroy Alien Cruiser, over in the mission chains.

The game declares this one 10 times with identical terms, which is how it makes them turn up more often — not 10 different captains.

NoEP Rebellion 1
Escort Carrier Escort Carrier — — 25,000 cr — ×8

Does not exist until you finish Destroy Escort Carrier, over in the mission chains.

The game declares this one 8 times with identical terms, which is how it makes them turn up more often — not 8 different captains.

Where this comes from

All of it is the game's own përs resources. Shields is the multiplier the engine applies to the standard hull, so ×2.5 is two and a half times a stock one of those. The missions named here are resolved from the control bit each captain waits on, the same way the mission chains are — the bit itself would tell you nothing.