Institute of Naval Technology Glassless Cockpits
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #70 of 202 Ships mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds seven new glassless cockpit parts, retrofitted from existing ship parts. I felt that combat ships should minimize structural weak points like glass, so I've retrofitted certain structural pieces with a digital glass cockpit. Each cockpit should fit the stock aesthetic and function just like any other ship part.
The seven retrofitted pieces are the Taiyo End Cap, Stroud Riser, Stroud Cap, Deimos riser, Doublewide Stroud Riser, Class M Hopetech Cap, and Nova Galactic Riser. If there are other pieces you feel would work well retrofitted into a cockpit, feel free to leave a comment.
Cockpits can be found at any manufacturer or part seller who sells the appropriate company's parts.
Now on Xbox!
https://creations.bethesda.net/en/starfield/details/b58b5bb6-ec7f-4f38-bf31-971663f48300/Institute_of_Naval_Technology_Glassless_Cockpits
Installation
1: As with all Starfield modding, make sure these lines are in your StarfieldCustom.ini in "Documents\My Games\Starfield\"
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=
2: Download via your preferred mod manager (Vortex, probably), or extract the data folder into your steamapps/common/starfield/data folder. You should have the . ESM and both BA2 files in there.
3: Enable in your load order with the in-game Creations menu or your mod manager of choice. It shouldn't matter where this is in your load order as it doesn't override anything.
Nitro for his excellent texture and modelling work and support
Hongooi for beta testing.
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Nifskope
Adds seven new glassless cockpit parts with full internal views for ships. A compact cosmetic mod with 346 endorsements and 44,095 downloads, last updated November 2024. Ideal for players who want a more immersive, armored look without sacrificing visibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing (346 endorsements) and nearly 45k downloads—clearly a popular pick
- Full internal views mean you don't lose functionality for the armored look
- Seven parts give you plenty of variety for different ship builds
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in November 2024—might not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Purely cosmetic, so if you're after gameplay changes, this isn't it
For ship builders who want a tougher, more industrial aesthetic without giving up cockpit visibility. Skip if you're looking for gameplay tweaks—this is all about looks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any hidden dependencies—since the author didn't list any, you might need to test it in-game first
- If you're using a mod manager, install it manually to avoid conflicts with other cockpit mods
- Test the cockpits in a creative save before committing to a build
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Flight Control
- Version
- 1.123
- Downloads
- 44,095
- Endorsements
- 346
- Category
- Ships
- Created
- 11/10/2024
- Updated
- 11/28/2024
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