Save file

Save files for the game are stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Introversion\LastStarship\saves on Windows and ~/Library/Application\ Support/LastStarship/saves on Mac. They are stored in a plaintext format and end in a .space extension.

Common modifications

Add items to the Trade screen

If you are stuck in a system with no Trade screen or the Trade screen is missing an item you need:

1. Save and close the game.
2. In the directory listed above, find the .space file corresponding to the saved game and open it in a text editor.
3. Search for a line containing TradePossible. Set that to true.

   Note: There may be multiple Trade sections in the system archive save file. Make sure to use the base section that is not indented.

4. In the TheirStock area below, update or add the desired line using the item code from the table below. Spacing is important, so make sure to match it. The number can be adjusted to the preferred amount.
5. Save the changes, run the game, and load the save.

Refill a fuel tank

If your ship runs out of fuel, but you have a fuel tank installed:

1. Save and close the game.
2. In the directory listed above, find the .space file corresponding to the saved game and open it in a text editor.
3. Search for a line containing Resource Fuel. Spacing is important.
4. Ensure that the line belongs to a tank and that the tank belongs to the correct ship. Player-owned ships are listed as FriendlyShip type.
5. Update or add the corresponding Quantity line to add fuel to the tank.
6. Save the changes, run the game, and load the save.

Items Inventory Codes

Inventory Item Codes

ID Code	Category	Item
AirReprocessor	Life Support	Air Reprocessor
Airduct	Life Support	Airduct
Battery		Battery
Cannon		Cannon
DockingPort		Docking Port
Door		Door
DroneBay		Drone Bay
Engine
Equipment
FTLDrive
FuelLoader
FusionReactor
GatlingGun
Generator
HullBreach	Special	A hull breach
HyperspaceSensor
HyperspaceSensorLR
IceGrinder
Loader
MiningLaser
OxygenLoader
OxygenMaker	Life Support
PowerCoil
PowerCoilCharged
PowerInjector
Railgun
Reactor
Scrubber	Life Support
SewageMachine	Logistics
SewagePipe
SmallTank
Smelter
SpaceSuitPod	Life Support
Stairs
Tank
Thruster
TinyTank
WaterPurifier	Logistics