
Star Luster – Players can collect and pilot a variety of distinct starfighters in Star Luster, each with their own strengths in speed, defense, and firepower. Customize your personal fleet to match your playstyle. Some ships to take command of include:
Valiant-Class Interceptor The starter ship. A balanced dogfighter that excels at outmaneuvering foes with its agility and speed boost ability. Outfit it to lean aggressive via missiles or defensive through repair drones.
Warden-Class Gunship A versatile heavy hitter equipped with a devastating charged beam and micro missile swarms. Lacks mobility but makes up for it with relentless firepower ideal for assaulting larger targets.
Nightshade-Class Stealth Slim stealth fighter with active camouflage for infiltration missions. Best used for surgical hit-and-run strikes and ambushes rather than straight combat. Ideal for Ace’s covert ops revenge tactics.
Stormbringer-Class Bomber Specialized anti-capital ship bomber. Outfit its hardpoints for a mix of multi-warhead torpedoes, rotary cannons, and mines. Slow yet hardy – patient commanders can annihilate groups of enemies.
Plus over a dozen unique ships like the alien Thanatos-Class Corvette or sleek Ryu Striker with transformable modes granting distinct attack combinations. Gather your fleet!
Primaries and Secondaries
Outfit your chosen starfighter using an extensive arsenal including:
- Rapid-Fire Pulse Cannons
- Triple Shot Railguns
- Spread Shot Nova Lasers
- Lock-On Heat Seekers
- Rear Admiral’s Revenge (charge beam)
- Mines
- Repair/Attack Drones
- Energy Leech Beam
- Automated Turrets
- And more!
Mix and match hundreds of combos catered to any battle. Upgrade them using rare materials found exploring planets or earned completing bounties. Decimate your foes!
Which starfighters and loadouts appeal most to your inner space ace? Let us know!
Tips for playing and succeeding at Star Luster:
Ship Handling
- Master drifting around obstacles and enemies using boost and airbrakes.
- Utilize barrel rolls to quickly evade incoming missile locks and fire.
- Learn to direct power between engines, shields, and weapons on the fly.
- Each ship handles uniquely – get a feel for their mass and momentum over time.
Combat
- Analyze enemy attack patterns and opening vulnerabilities before engaging.
- Mix up your use of primary and secondary weapons to match targets.
- Use terrain like asteroids and debris for cover during intense fights.
- Don’t get greedy chasing downed foes – know when to retreat and recharge.
Upgrading
- Outfit ships to specialize in speed, stealth, assault or bombing based on their strengths.
- Gather rarer materials from optional objectives to upgrade top-tier weapons.
- Install mods and drones to help turn the tide based on upcoming missions.
- Talk to shipwrights at stations for info on newly available upgrades.
Exploration
- Scan uncharted systems using long-range detectors onboard your ships.
- Investigate distress signals – they may lead to survivors, enemy ambushes or loot.
- Land on planets and install harvesters to automatically gather rare resources over time.
Make smart use of your full arsenal and abilities. Master maneuvering through intense space battles, upgrading your fleet effectively between skirmishes and exploring at every opportunity. The life of an elite pilot demands versatility across all your available systems. Trust in your instincts as they guide you towards becoming the legendary Star Luster.