Recycle Ships and Stations

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,177 endorsements) 📥 43,075 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 12/8/2018
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By iforgotmysocks · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/9/2026 📅 Created: 12/8/2018
⚠️ Potentially Incompatible — Recent Game Update

This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #10 of 591 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Last updated or tested for game versions: 9. 0

Version 1. 1 fixes docked ships not being recognized and displayed in the recycle ship selection section when talking to a station manager of a recycle station

Version 1. 0 adds support for the latest dlc and swi factions, and a couple other adjustments, check the changelog above.

Version 0. 5. 5 is a small update that adjusts blueprints, which reached 100% to be unlocked, even if the maximum amount of unlocked blueprints for a ship's recycle session was already reached. As an example, if the blueprint chance is increased to 100% in the config file, then all blueprints will be unlocked for the ship, instead of just enough to reach the ship size specific limit for the recycle task.

Supports the optional Extended Conversation Menu, which allows all mods using it to join their starting conversations in a browsable section, so technically infinite mods can be added by only taking up 1 conversation slot for any npc. Not required. (Feel free to add support for your own mods)

Recycle Ships

You're able to disassemble ships at ur own shipyards, wharfs (and non-shipyard stations equipped with the recycle module now), or sell them to npc shipyards for disassembly, meaning they will reuse the gained resources at their yard/wharf! The shipyard/warf/station with the recycle module will gain 75% + up to 20% (depending on manager skill to a total of 95%) of the original ship resources back including all components and equipment the ship is equipped with. (Full list of things included below)

You also have an increasing chance to gain blueprints for all disassembled ships or equipment (only at ur own yards/wharfs!), which increases with every recycled component or equipment piece.

The recycle module was added with v0. 4 and allows the player to start out as a scrapper for parts, disassembling ships into any station storage with the module installed. It's not needed and not recommended for shipyards or wharfs tho! This also allows the player to get his hands on blueprints early, without the need to own a shipyard. The module blueprint can be bought from most faction's representatives.

One important difference for the recycle module: All wares are added to the storage! While disassembling ships at yards/warfs will only add wares the stations actually need, stations having the recycle module installed will add every ware gained as a trade ware, but without sell or buy orders (automatically created sell orders for recycled wares can be enabled in the new config file to have  an already set up warehouse behavior for just selling gained goods from dismanteling).

The option recycle ships is available when talking to a yards/wharfs manager or ship trader. The menu also contains options to print more information about currently disassembling ships or ongoing r

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Recycle Ships and Stations lets you break down your own ships for 75-95% of their original resources, including full equipment, with an increasing chance for blueprints. You can also recycle or sell unwanted stations for 50-75% of their value. A practical QoL mod for players who want to reclaim materials.

✨ Key Features

Disassemble ships to recover 75-95% of original resources, including full equipment.
Gain an increasing chance for blueprints when recycling ships.
Recycle or sell unwanted stations for 50-75% of their original value.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid endorsement count (1,177) shows it's a trusted mod in the community.
  • Recovering 75-95% of resources is a huge QoL boost for ship builders.
  • Blueprint chance adds a nice bonus for collectors and completionists.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only works on your own ships and stations, so no looting enemy wrecks.
  • Resource recovery is not 100%, so you'll lose some materials in the process.
🎯 Is This For You?
This is for builders who hate wasting resources on experimental designs. Also great for players who want to clean up old stations without losing everything. If you're a hoarder who never deconstructs, you might not need it.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use the blueprint chance to your advantage by recycling ships you don't need anymore.
  • Before recycling a station, make sure you've removed any valuable modules you want to keep.
  • If you're low on a specific resource, recycling a ship can be a quick way to top up.

📊 Mod Details

Game
X4 Foundations Mods
Author
iforgotmysocks
Version
1.1
Downloads
43,075
Endorsements
1,177
Category
Gameplay
Created
12/8/2018
Updated
1/9/2026

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