Becoming a Frigate Fleet Admiral in No Man’s Sky

So, you want to command a powerful fleet of frigates in No Man’s Sky? Excellent choice! Amassing a frigate fleet is a crucial step in becoming a truly intergalactic entrepreneur and explorer. These support vessels provide invaluable resources, can uncover rare blueprints, and even generate substantial passive income while you’re off adventuring. The process is relatively straightforward, but understanding the nuances will save you time and nanites.

The direct answer: You acquire frigates by encountering freighter fleets in space, approaching the individual frigates orbiting the freighter that are marked with a green icon indicating their availability, and then communicating with the frigate captain to purchase their service. Once you own a freighter, you can own up to 30 frigates that can be sent on expeditions to other star systems.

Building Your Frigate Armada

Step 1: Acquire a Freighter

First things first, you need a freighter. This massive capital ship serves as your mobile base of operations and the control center for your frigate fleet. You can get your first freighter for free by warping into a system and rescuing a freighter under attack by pirates. After defeating the pirates, the grateful captain will offer you command of the ship. Alternatively, you can purchase one outright from a freighter captain at a space station, or within the freighter itself after boarding. Capital Freighters are generally larger and more powerful than the system-spawned freighters.

Step 2: Find Available Frigates

Once you have your freighter, it’s time to start recruiting frigates. Warp to different star systems. Keep an eye out for AI-controlled freighters accompanied by orbiting frigates. These frigates available for recruitment will be marked with a green icon. The freighter itself is marked with purple.

Step 3: Communicate and Recruit

Fly close to the frigate you want to recruit. As you approach, the frigate captain will hail you via your starship communicator. Accept the call to initiate a conversation. The captain will give you some information about the frigate, its specializations, and its stats.

Step 4: Evaluate and Purchase

Carefully review the frigate’s stats before making a purchase. Frigates come in four main classes: Combat, Trade, Exploration, and Support. They also have different stats that affect their performance in expeditions. Once you’re satisfied, accept the captain’s offer to add the frigate to your fleet. The cost varies based on the frigate’s class and stats.

Step 5: Repeat and Expand

Repeat steps 2-4 to expand your fleet. Remember, you can own up to 30 frigates, so keep exploring and recruiting until you’ve reached your desired fleet size. Consider having a diverse fleet with frigates from all four classes to maximize your expedition rewards.

Step 6: Build Fleet Command Rooms

Before you can send your frigates on missions, you need to construct Fleet Command Rooms on your freighter. These rooms allow you to plan and manage expeditions. Build as many as you think you need for convenience!

Step 7: Send Your Frigates on Expeditions

With your Fleet Command Rooms built, you can now send your frigates on expeditions. Choose a mission, select the appropriate frigates based on their specializations, and equip them with frigate fuel. The higher your fleet’s combined stats in the relevant categories, the greater your chances of success and better rewards.

FAQ: Frigate Fleet Management

1. How do I find good frigates?

Look for frigates with high base stats in their respective specializations (Combat, Trade, Exploration, Support). Consider the number of traits or skills they have. While they can be trained over time by completing expeditions successfully, starting off well is the best! A good place to start is to warp to a system with a strong economy.

2. What are the different frigate classes, and which should I choose?

There are four main classes:

• Combat: Excels in combat missions.
• Trade: Excels in trade missions.
• Exploration: Excels in exploration missions.
• Support: Reduces mission duration and fuel consumption for other frigates.

Ideally, you’ll want a mix of all four classes in your fleet to handle any type of expedition. You can view other players progress and learning through the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.

3. How do I repair damaged frigates?

Frigates can take damage during expeditions, especially if the mission difficulty exceeds your fleet’s combined stats. To repair a damaged frigate, land on the ship after its return and interact with the damaged components. You’ll need the required resources to repair each damaged part.

4. How do I dismiss a frigate?

If you want to make room for a better frigate, you can dismiss one from your fleet. Simply access the fleet management screen on your freighter’s bridge, select the frigate you want to dismiss, and choose the “Dismiss Frigate” option.

5. Can I have multiple freighters?

No, you can only own one freighter at a time. However, that one freighter can command a fleet of up to 30 frigates.

6. What is Frigate Fuel, and how do I get it?

Frigate Fuel is essential for sending your frigates on expeditions. You can craft it using Di-hydrogen Jelly and Tritium. The crafting recipe becomes available after building a Fleet Command Room. Tritium can be mined from asteroids in space, and Di-hydrogen Jelly can be crafted from Di-hydrogen.

7. How do I increase my frigate’s stats?

Frigates gain experience and improve their stats by successfully completing expeditions. The more missions they complete, the stronger they become.

8. Can I lose frigates permanently?

Yes, there is a chance of losing a frigate if it takes excessive damage during an expedition. Ensure your fleet’s combined stats are higher than the mission difficulty to minimize the risk of loss.

9. What is the maximum number of frigates I can have?

You can own a maximum of 30 frigates, including living frigates, reward frigates like the Normandy, and traditional frigates.

10. How do I get Living Frigates?

Living Frigates are unique organic ships that can be added to your fleet. They can be found through random encounters in space after building the Dream Aerial. Note that you can get a very powerful Capital Ship freighter via the same kind of random encounter. The first one is free!

11. What is the best freighter type in No Man’s Sky?

The S-Class freighter is the best. They are the highest rated and rarest. Players will have to do a lot of work to find an S-Class Freighter, but it can be done for free.

12. Can my freighter be attacked?

Yes. In No Man’s Sky, freighter battles are possible. Pirates can attack freighters piloted by players or NPCs.

13. What is the biggest freighter in No Man’s Sky?

The Oculus-class is the biggest known regular freighter.

14. How many ships can I own in No Man’s Sky?

You can own up to 12 ships, but only six can be in the freighter hangar at one time.

15. Are frigates worth the money?

Yes. Frigates are a worthwhile investment because they can be used in many different ways.