TN's Class M (and Starborn Guardian) Ship Building

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,187 endorsements) 📥 101,414 downloads 📌 vv1.7 📅 12/30/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By TheOGTennessee · Ships

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/18/2024 📅 Created: 12/30/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #43 of 202 Ships mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

My class M mod does a number of things you will need in order to use Class M parts effectively. Unlike other mods where Class M parts are unlocked, you will not need any BAT files, and every setting that needs to be changed is included.

  • []Unlocks Class M piloting at Rank 4 of piloting.[/]

    []Unlocks the ability to purchase Class M parts with Piloting level 4, and Ship Command rank 1.[/]

    []Increases the number of crew members unlocked by the Ship Command perk by x4.[/]

    []The mass and hull of the various M Class habs and structure has been increased and balanced.[/]

    []M Class engines are strong enough to handle the increased mass, AND add Landing gear strength, so you won't need a metric buttload of landing gear for it.[/]

    []Unlocked the M class particle weapons and made them functional on an M class ship (see screenshots).[/]

    []M Class Cargo, Fuel, reactor, and grav drives have all been rebalanced for their M class roles.[/]

    []The snap points on M class hab and structure pieces have been fixed so they will snap with other parts.[/]

    []Global variables have been set (in case any other M class parts are added in, or added by other mods).[/]

    []Game settings like the module limit and ship size restrictions have been vastly increased to accommodate the larger ship sizes.[/]

    []...and many more small bug fixes along the way.[/]

    What the mod does NOT contain:

    • []No new M class parts.[/]

      []Camera fix for massive junk in the trunk not included.[/]

      []Won't make your computer stop crying in the ship builder. (These ships are gonna kill your FPS.)[/]

      []Does NOT make the M class parts colorable if they were not already. (I don't have the .nif know how to do that.)[/]

      []Does NOT give M Class habs interiors, but you CAN use a trick to place normal habs inside of them as shown in the example pictures.[/]

      If you want to build interiors for your M class habs, there is a trick to it. You will need an INI setting, and to use the existing habs. I will have an article and video out showing how to do this.

      Now with Starborn Guardian Building:

      []You can now edit your Starborn Guardian ships.[/]

      []The Non-Modular category has been replaced with "Starborn" as a category, where you'll find all of the guardian ships, as well as the guardian weapons as you unlock them through NG+ playthroughs.[/]

      []The Starborn Guardian ships have over 30 new snap nodes on them where you can customize the look of the guardian ship, attach different weapons, or any number of changes.[/]

      [*]There's 8 special snap nodes where you can attach special "Starborn ________ Computer" modules. These can be found at (or near) the bottom of each category. These dummy objects make the ship builder stop complaining a

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

TN's Class M (and Starborn Guardian) Ship Building is a comprehensive mod for Starfield that unlocks Class M ship parts, rebalances their mass and hull values, fixes errors in their entries, and corrects snap points on hull and structure objects. It's the go-to solution for players who want to build massive Class M ships without encountering the usual bugs and imbalances.

✨ Key Features

Unlocks Class M ship parts for player use.
Rebalances mass and hull values for Class M parts.
Fixes errors in Class M part entries.
Fixes snap points on hull and structure objects.
Provides an all-in-one solution for Class M ship building.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 1,187 endorsements and over 101k downloads.
  • Fixes multiple issues in one package—no need for several patches.
  • Actively maintained (last updated September 2024).

⚠️ Cons

  • No explicit compatibility notes for other ship mods—may conflict.
  • Requires manual installation or mod manager setup—no installer provided.
  • No detailed documentation on what exactly was fixed or how to use it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield ship builders who want to construct massive Class M vessels without dealing with broken snap points or unbalanced stats. If you're tired of vanilla limitations and want a one-stop fix, this is for you. Skip if you're happy with standard ship building or prefer separate mods for each tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place this mod in your load order after any other ship part mods to avoid conflicts.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily enable/disable and manage updates.
  • If you encounter missing parts, double-check that the mod is fully installed and not overwritten by other mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
TheOGTennessee
Version
v1.7
Downloads
101,414
Endorsements
1,187
Category
Ships
Created
12/30/2023
Updated
9/18/2024

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