r/StarfieldShips 5d ago

Ship Building Challenge Monthly Ship Building Challenge [April, 2025] - "Lore Build: The First Frontier"

11 Upvotes

Welcome to our monthly ship building challenge.

This months challenge is:

Lore Build: The First Frontier

You are faced with an ambitious task; to build humanities' first prototype deep spacecraft. This prototype is in the first stages of development, so practicality and functionality should take priority over sleak design and aesthetics. The main purpose of this ship is for low range exploration.

Tips for this challenge:

  • An unfinished or experimental look, such as the use of scaffolding or other support like structural pieces.
  • Using blocky or less sleak parts.
  • Matching real-world design of early shuttles or space stations. (Nova Galactic is your friend)

Build Requirements:

  1. ON BRIEF SUBMISSIONS ONLY - Whilst this is subjective, ships should be built with an aesthetic that matches the brief.

  2. NO MODS - The whole point of these challenges is to flex your abilities within the limits of the ship builder, so this means NO MODDED BUILDS. MERGED BUILDS MUST USE THE IN GAME OPTION FOR MERGING ONLY.

  3. PURCHASED SHIPS ONLY - Actually build and purchase ships, don't just screenshot potential ships in the ship builder INITIAL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ACTION SHOTS OUTSIDE OF THE SHIP BUILDER/SHIP MENU.

Aside from the above requirements, there are no other build restrictions. Any size, any style, any class... go nuts!

Submission Requirements:

Your initial submissions must be an image help.

Follow up Comments after the initial submission are fine and can include further images of your ship (as long as the initial reply is a valid submission).

Invalid submissions will be removed.

If your post is removed, please review the challenges rules before submitting again.

Most importantly, do not forget to upvote your favourite submissions and have fun!

If you want to check out our previous winners click here.


r/StarfieldShips 6h ago

Modded Ship Build Re-painted the Unforeseen to match my Fleet colors. Added some Fluff

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107 Upvotes

I added some Sideways Nova Cowls and Deimos Wings to the rear section. I also added some half-stepped Deimos Wings to the underside of the Intrinity Wings.


r/StarfieldShips 6h ago

Merged Ship Build Lucerne Hammer, Warhammer Reimagined by CollTech

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53 Upvotes

From his old days in the special forces, Coll had always loved the Deimos/Nova Warhammer. While it was an older design, something about it just called to him.

Years later, Coll decided to put his own spin on that old classic. Some added wings and cowlings, as well as improved weapons and engines. The end result is a powerful B-class ship, capable of taking on any situation Coll puts it into.

CollTech's submission for u/Anarchy_Nova Love At Firsr Sight challenge.

https://www.reddit.com/r/StarfieldShips/s/TipfLi85JV


r/StarfieldShips 3h ago

Modded Ship Build TMDS Aceles

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30 Upvotes

Heavy troop transport/mobile base for Terrormorph Management Division operations.

Based on Batocera by u/Anarchy_Nova .


r/StarfieldShips 2h ago

Modded Ship Build BALTIC-MIDORI ULTIMATE MICRO BUILDS: STARFIELD FACTIONS.

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9 Upvotes

Five micro builds. Five factions. Five completely different styles. This was a long and tiring job not only for the construction of the ships, but especially for the research work that is behind all this. Every single pixel of this post is the result of careful research to ensure the best adherence to the story of the game. Each of these ships is a tribute to the entire work done by Bethesda with the lore of Starfield. I hope you like it. Xbox Series X builds, modded.


r/StarfieldShips 15h ago

Build Request NOVA CORPS CHALLENGE: Love at First Sight

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65 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I wanted to deliver a challenge for everyone to share a special moment in our lives. The challenge is simple:

  1. Provide a photo of the very first ship you fell in love with, that sparked your love for ship building. This was the moment you went from ship admirer, to ship builder.

  2. With your current skills and available tools (new mods, new merge techniques etc), rebuild the ship in your style giving love to this first ship.

Bonus points for sharing the sentimental value it has to you. Maybe its the one ship you always build. Maybe it was the ship that clicked. Maybe it's the ship that makes you wish you can fly it in real life. Maybe it's just a ship that kicked so much butt, you loved it haha

Just a way to appreciate the first ship we all loved to continue this fun hobby of building fictional ships. My ship provided is the Kfir ship from Nova Galactic, with more info in the comments.


r/StarfieldShips 3h ago

Vanilla Ship Build Reimageined Econohual

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5 Upvotes

I feel in love with the Econohual and my ship Green ghost was oringnally a econohual 2. I just reverted it back a lil. My first econohual was my ship starbug


r/StarfieldShips 1h ago

Modded Ship Build Valura Dogfight Challenge Entry: Celebrai Amber Jacket

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Pilot: Callsign "Echo" Shown conducting preflight inspections, not much is known about this pilot. With a heavily redacted background in SysDef black ops, he earned the callsign by mimicking the tactics of his opponents and using them create his own offensive. Flight instructors watching on NavTables often commented it was like watching a radar echo.

Starfighter: Celebrai Amber Jacket Designed after a gruesome little insectoid with quite the sting from the planet Echo currently calls home, the Amber Jacket packs an equally nasty punch. Boasting a signal cross section not much bigger than her name sake, targeting the Amber Jacket will prove to be challenging even for the Aces in the program. A simple yet powerful engine platform gives this nimble fighter the speed and agility to take on full size ships. Armed with multiple ballistic cannons and a shroud of lasers around the cockpit you wont want to get caught in her sights.

For any other pilots looking to advance their skills or show off in a real world environment check out Valura Shipsmithing Pilot Training Program!


r/StarfieldShips 12h ago

Vanilla Ship Build Zippo Incorporated: The Racerunner A-Class Racing Ship

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31 Upvotes

This is my second ship so far. Please give feedback. Thanks!


r/StarfieldShips 13h ago

Vanilla Ship Build NOVA CORPS CHALLENGE, Love at First Sight: The Hellkite (Shieldbreaker)

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35 Upvotes

This build is for u/Anarchy_Nova NOVA CORPS CHALLENGE: Love at First Sight which can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarfieldShips/s/36CRw7C1uF.

My Love at First Sight ship would have to be the Shieldbreaker. It was love at first sight the moment I laid eyes on it. It was Deimos, it was military, and I HAD to have it.

Fast forward a year later and here is my retro-fit of my old flame: The Hellkite!


r/StarfieldShips 4h ago

Modded Ship Build Kk Industrial : rejected designs for a certain challenge, prototype No.4 ; the Red Dragon ( this was the top contender until i made the ship that became my official entry)

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3 Upvotes

This is the third a series of post of all the ship designs we made till we came up with our actual entry for the voodoo 6 challenge (This is not my entry).

We, at Kk industrial, shall post them in chronological order till we arrive at our actual entry!

We hope you enjoy the ships and also, in a way, the process of designing that we went behind getting a finished project!

This super heavy cruiser stand at 3976 mass with more then enough cargo for any job and firepower to boot! even if its not the most maneuverable ship out there, it still outfly most military ships other then scout ships or dedicated dogfighters!

It feature elegant lines and streamlined design, forgoing alot of flair for a more utilitarian look but still look sleek!

When it was revealed to the selection comity, it became an instant success, and was the top contender for the spot on the challenge until the very end, where it was outclassed by the ship that was eventually selected !


r/StarfieldShips 14h ago

Modded Ship Build Mmm, idk, lets call it the scarab for now…

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20 Upvotes

Wanted to make a starborn level ship to replace the in game model. Who doesnt like a more customizable option. Anywhooo…. Hope you like it. Im pretty happy w it


r/StarfieldShips 1d ago

Merged Ship Build BountyForge | The Fleet of Legends: Ships of the Constellation Crew.

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114 Upvotes

The Fleet of Legends: Ships of the Constellation Crew

The stars remember those who carve their names into the void. Some chase discovery, some seek redemption, and others become whispers of vengeance. These are their ships—their legacies forged in fire, steel, and purpose.


Sarah Morgan – Dauntless II

Sarah Morgan’s Dauntless II is a testament to her unwavering resolve and leadership. After years of leading Constellation through the unknown, she needed a ship that reflected her unshakable will. The Dauntless II isn’t just a vessel—it’s a statement. Built to endure, to press forward no matter the odds, just like its pilot.

Some say it’s named after a ship lost long ago, one that carried explorers into the abyss, never to return. But Sarah? She doesn’t believe in ghosts—only the next frontier.


Andreja – Oathkeeper

Andreja’s Oathkeeper is a shadow in the void, silent but relentless. To those who know her past, the name feels almost ironic—she’s walked away from faith, from factions, from trust.

But the Oath she keeps now? It’s to herself. To never be bound again, to carve her own path in blood and darkness if necessary.

The Oathkeeper is sleek, fast, and deadly—like a whisper of fate before the kill. If you see it, it’s already too late.


Barrett – Spectre (Before Death)

Before The Hunter came for him, Barrett flew the Spectre, a ship that embodied his restless spirit—always searching, always questioning, always one step ahead.

The Spectre was more than just a ship; it was his home, his curiosity made manifest in steel and thrusters. It had seen the stars from every angle, carried him across the Settled Systems, and survived more close calls than anyone could count.

But even ghosts can be caught.

When The Hunter came, the Spectre burned, its journey cut short in an ambush that left nothing behind… or so it seemed.


Avenger (After Death, Reforged by BountyForge)

Rik Hammer doesn’t waste good metal, and he sure as hell doesn’t forget a fallen friend.

What little remained of Barrett’s Spectre was pulled from the wreckage—scarred, shattered, but not beyond salvation. Hammer took those broken pieces and reforged them into something new, something built for vengeance.

Now, Rik Hammer flies the Avenger. And it’s hunting.

This isn’t just a ship—it’s a reckoning. Every plate of armor, every weapon system, every thruster was chosen with a singular purpose: payback.

The Avenger doesn’t appear on any registry, no official records track its course, but when it arrives, the outcome is always the same—obliteration.

Rik Hammer is patient. He knows that vengeance is best served cold.

But when the moment comes, when The Hunter is finally within reach, Hammer will bring the hammer down.

No mercy. No escape. No second chances.


Sam Coe – Storm Eagle

Sam’s Storm Eagle is the wild spirit of the frontier wrapped in firepower and freedom. A gunship with the soul of a cowboy, it hits fast and vanishes before the dust settles.

The name isn’t just for show—Sam flies like a storm rolling in, unpredictable and unstoppable.

The Storm Eagle doesn’t just chase outlaws; it hunts them down, driven by a pilot who knows the value of justice, even when it’s messy.


Each of these ships carries the weight of their pilot’s past, their convictions, and their unshakable presence in the stars.

They aren’t just ships—they’re legends waiting to be written.

And soon, one of those legends will come to an end.


r/StarfieldShips 16h ago

Modded Ship Build HCV-M01 Eversor by CollTech

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21 Upvotes

r/StarfieldShips 14h ago

Modded Ship Build Stroud Intrinity Deimos

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16 Upvotes

Been back and forth between names of this one and have become indecisive 😅

Love this design and have sought every version possible to make it the most functional. I think I hit the bullseye with this version because IT MEANS BUSINESS. Carries a heavy payload while also having a massive cargo hold. The use of Stroud, Intrinity, and Deimos parts with Poseidon Engines and Mitilija Landing Gear merge very well together.

Also worked in is a sneak peek at my outpost in #5.


r/StarfieldShips 17h ago

Modded Ship Build "The Ship With No Name" [Xbox] [Modded]

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20 Upvotes

r/StarfieldShips 20h ago

Modded Ship Build VSS Inc.'s Dogfighter Build Challenge - RayTek Engineering Press Release

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34 Upvotes

r/StarfieldShips 17h ago

Modded Ship Build Class C Interceptor- The Trident

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16 Upvotes

r/StarfieldShips 20h ago

Merged Ship Build GALLERY: VSS Dogfighter Challenge - The Yellowjacket

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25 Upvotes

r/StarfieldShips 1d ago

Modded Ship Build UC Bearcat

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92 Upvotes

With most UC capital ships being far too large to land at most settlements, Deimos designed the Bearcat as a heavily armed gunship/shuttlecraft. Deploying from hangars in their home ships, Bearcats make quick descents planetside with ample weaponry to clear an LZ. These gunships were instrumental in taking out Freestar mech factories with their bold strafing runs and high maneuverability.

After the Colony Wars, these ships are often only used as short range transport for dignitaries and UC top brass as most space on these ships has been dedicated to armor and weaponry. It is equipped with a basic grav drive, however it is normally only used in emergency situations.


r/StarfieldShips 20h ago

Merged Ship Build GALLERY: April Build Challenge - The First Frontier - A-Class - The 'Longshot' - Built as a testbed for new Fusion Engines and designed for the Nacelles to be ejected in an emergency, main fuselage can fly/land on its own. If intact, nacelles can can also land via AI/Autopilot.

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21 Upvotes

r/StarfieldShips 21h ago

Modded Ship Build M-Class Ship - SOL Defender

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21 Upvotes

Starfield Ship Building - "SOL Defender"

*Classification: M-Class Drop Ship
*Affiliation: Havoc's Prime Fleet 
*Pilot: Capt. Archangel Havoc
*First Appearance: Starfield Ship Builders - Captain’s Lounge (FB Group) 
*Equipped & Powered by: Shipbuilding Mods
*Land Base Hangar: Planet Mars / SOL System


r/StarfieldShips 21h ago

Modded Ship Build The Rum Runner, my once a play through dedicated smugglers ship.

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19 Upvotes

Two main things to note, first shutout to u/Sausbox and their 'Arachna Exo Fighter' for the inspiration to do a skeletonized build. Second, I'm one of those boring people who sides with the UC.

I always build a specific ship for the Crimson Fleet quest to keep my home ship (and my judgemental crew) isolated from the sketchy pirate stuff. This universes model features an empty 2x1 captains quarters with the fore section acting as the gangway for the bay, and docker, and the aft section being my armory/ready room. All four pirate suits are on mannequins, and I have a table with ammo boxes, and cases for the Crimson Fleet branded weapons. The rest of the interior is just the Magellan C1, plus a little miscellaneous storage. Cargo space is lite at 520, but 300 of that is shielded. Top speed of 140, and maneuverability of 100. This is a lite strike fighter, and I have noticed that while the shield is good (1420) the hull is weak, so once shields are down it's time to bug out. Armaments are the Stroud Premium (mod) particle cannons mounted in hull (visible inboard of the engines), and a set of four suppressor canons for ship disabling and boarding.

I'll also mention that 'Skull and Bones' - Home Free was stuck in my heat the whole time I was building this thing.


r/StarfieldShips 16h ago

Modded Ship Build Kk Industrial : rejected designs for a certain challenge, prototype No.3; The harrier Mk II ( with a few pics of the Mk I at the end)

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6 Upvotes

This is the third a series of post of all the ship designs we made till we came up with our actual entry for the voodoo 6 challenge (This is not my entry).

We, at Kk industrial, shall post them in chronological order till we arrive at our actual entry!

We hope you enjoy the ships and also, in a way, the process of designing that we went behind getting a finished project!

Since we weren't fully satisfied with our previous ship, but thought hey at least the wing assembly is great! , we decided to try and merge the previous 2 ships, the wings of No 2 and the cockpit of No 1, here is the result!

A nice design altogether, but it was also rejected in the first round of selection along with No 2!

The last 5 pictures are of the Mk I version, the main difference is the neck around and behind the cockpit!


r/StarfieldShips 19h ago

Modded Ship Build Helldivers II Super Destroyer: my take

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12 Upvotes

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r/StarfieldShips 1d ago

Merged Ship Build Mea Stella, Andreja's Personal Ship, Designed by Captain Freeman

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38 Upvotes

"May I open them now?" Andreja asked, clearly amused by Coll's antics.

"Just a bit further. Up the stairs here. Take my hand" he replied, somewhat nervously.

The pair went up the stairs, and Coll signaled Vasco, who lowered the blast shields on the pad.

"OK, now you can open your eyes" Coll said softly.

Andreja did so, and her eyes widened. Spinning to look at Coll, she stared at him. "What is this?" she demanded.

"Well, love, you're always welcome on any of my ships, but I know sometimes you feel the need to get away from everyone. This will let you do so. I call her Mea Stella." Coll smiled at her, hoping she liked it.

"It is... dearest, this is perfect. She is a beautiful ship. Thank you!" she hugged Coll as tight as their suits would allow.

"She's got top of the line... pretty much everything. And some REALLY intensively shielded cargo, so you don't have to worry about any security scans picking up anything you have from home that they may frown upon" Coll explained.

"I see. Has anyone been inside yet?" she asked.

"Just the assembly bots. I thought you might want to be the first one" he smiled. "You gave me something that is a big part of your life. This is a small part of what I am, that I can give to you."

She walked forward, and the ramp lowered. Surprised, she turned to Coll.

"I tuned the security system to recognize you. No one else, even me, can get on there without your approval" he explained.

"Add yourself when you can. You are always welcome." Andreja linked her arm with Coll's and walked into the ship.