Hauling Ships

Hauling Ships are high-capacity utility vessels designed to support large-scale logistics, structure deployment, and intersystem transport.

Hauling Ships are utility-class vessels designed for the large-scale transport of resources, components, and structural materials across sectors and stations. These ships form the logistical backbone of long-range industrial operations, enabling efficient movement of bulk materials between mining sites, Sector Stations, System Stations, Deep Space Research Facilities and future colonies.

In an expanding universe where resource production is decentralized and manufacturing takes place at multiple locations, Hauling Ships play a critical role in ensuring continuity across the supply chain. Their high-capacity cargo holds and specialized systems make them uniquely suited to the demands of a maturing interstellar economy.

• Bulk Resource Transport Hauling Ships are capable of carrying significantly larger quantities of cargo than standard industrial vessels, making them ideal for transferring raw ores, refined elements, crafted items, and structure components across large distances.

• Structure Deployment Support Many deployable structures—such as Sector Stations, Gas Mining Facilities, and other require a hauler-class ship for transport and deployment. Their extended cargo capacity is essential for moving structural components and modules into position.

• Hauling Contracts An upcoming feature will introduce hauling missions through the Station Offers system. Players will be able to assign their Hauling Ships to complete delivery tasks—transporting resources between locations in exchange for enhanced payouts or specialized rewards.

• Station-to-Station Logistics With the introduction of Sector Stations and other space structures, players can establish trade routes between installations. Hauling Ships are optimized for interstation logistics, supporting player-controlled trade and internal supply chains.

• Strategic Role in Scaling Operations As gameplay evolves to include gas mining, manufacturing hubs, and multi-sector industries, Hauling Ships become essential for scaling up operations. Their ability to manage the flow of high-volume materials directly supports economic growth and operational efficiency.

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