Starsector Miscellaneous Mods Library

Welcome to the Miscellaneous Mods Library for Starsector.This category covers all the unique, experimental, and immersive mods that don’t quite fit into Factions, Overhauls, or Utilities.

Not every great Starsector mod fits neatly into factions, utilities, or overhauls — that’s where Miscellaneous Mods come in. These mods range from portrait packs and flags to new ships, questlines, balance tweaks, UI enhancements, and quality-of-life upgrades.

The Starsector Miscellaneous Mods Library is the place to discover experimental content, creative add-ons, and fan-favorite customizations that can completely transform your campaign.


Complete List of Starsector Miscellaneous Mods

Gladiator Society

  • Adds an Arena Battlefield Option to the Com relay dialog field
  • Great for players who want more variety in combat encounters
  • Author: N1coBBQ | File size: 779 KB | Downloads: 2
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TSPAR Portraits – These Space People Aren’t Real

  • Adds 331 high-quality portraits for both player and factions
  • Designed to match vanilla faction styles and lore identity
  • Author: Nahmies | File size: 36.3 MB | Downloads: 26
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Salvage Ship Expansion

  • Introduces new salvage ships, hullmods, industries, and drones
  • Expands exploration and recovery gameplay loops
  • Author: Gopsky | File size: 368 KB | Downloads: 207
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Superweapons Arsenal

  • Adds a set of superpowered weapons balanced above vanilla tier
  • Designed to make exploration and loot-hunting more exciting
  • Author: mllhild | File size: 9.4 MB | Downloads: 630
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ClearHull Fixed

  • Removes ship stains for a cleaner visual style
  • Author: StateMa | File size: 6.2 MB | Downloads: 0
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Salvage Fleet (Increased Fleet Size)

  • Increases player and AI fleet sizes (configurable versions available)
  • Author: TheJollyKraut | File size: 1 KB | Downloads: 469
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An OK Portrait Pack

  • Adds 300 new portraits, 30 per base faction, 50 for pirates/independents
  • Vanilla-friendly art style, compatible with all mods
  • Author: dragonalumni | File size: 78.9 MB | Downloads: 1.9k
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AI Generated Player Portraits

  • Adds 35 AI-generated portraits for character customization
  • Author: localghost | File size: 1 MB | Downloads: 63
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Extra Smods for NPC Fleets

  • Gives extra SMods and skills to NPC fleets
  • Scales difficulty based on player level
  • Author: docktorfri | File size: 25 KB | Downloads: 106
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More AI Core Skills

  • Expands AI Core skill levels and support for popular mods
  • Author: docktorfri | File size: 47 KB | Downloads: 545
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Smod Removal (And More)

  • Adds options to remove SMods, DMods, and Hullmods
  • Accessible via planetary docking
  • Author: docktorfri | File size: 810 KB | Downloads: 553
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Extra Submarkets (Configurable)

  • Introduces new markets and shops across the sector
  • Sells rare items, blueprints, AI cores, and faction-specific goods
  • Author: docktorfri | File size: 1.5 MB | Downloads: 727
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More Player Faction Flags

  • Adds 90 new flags for player factions
  • Features classic symbols and custom emblems
  • Author: Seraphi | File size: 2.9 MB | Downloads: 974
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High Tech Invictus

  • A high-tech version of the Invictus-class ship
  • Author: KBrJams | File size: 258 KB | Downloads: 407
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xcp_Portraits

  • Massive pack with 570 portraits (320 male, 270 female)
  • Author: lordwedggie | File size: 17.2 MB | Downloads: 624
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Dead Man’s Riot – Custom Questline

  • Full questline with zombies and mysterious signals in the Lazarus system
  • Story-driven content for campaign players
  • Author: superflare | File size: 445 KB | Downloads: 181
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Player Portraits Extended

  • Adds new vanilla-friendly AI-generated portraits
  • Author: CptCharname | File size: 2.6 MB | Downloads: 1k
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Vile’s Yuri Expedition Portrait Replacer

  • AI-generated portrait replacer pack for YRXP
  • Author: VileBeggar | File size: 11.4 MB | Downloads: 730
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More Character Portraits

  • Adds 438 new vanilla-style character portraits
  • Supports multiple popular mods
  • Author: Seraphi | File size: 12.8 MB | Downloads: 9.2k
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More Player Flags

  • Adds 21 new player faction flags
  • Features popular sci-fi emblems
  • Author: Seraphi | File size: 1.9 MB | Downloads: 4.3k
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Ore Refinery Mod

  • Adds a new Ore Refinery industry for planets
  • Useful for expanding resource economy
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 113 KB | Downloads: 182
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Pirate Commander Portrait Pack

  • Adds 40 new pirate-themed portraits for immersion
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 7.1 MB | Downloads: 305
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Sector Expansion – Extra Jump Points

  • Adds extra jump points and hyperspace links to existing systems
  • Makes the sector more connected and dynamic
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 88 KB | Downloads: 278
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Expanded Ship Names

  • Adds hundreds of new randomized ship names for variety
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 54 KB | Downloads: 422
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Vanilla Weapon Rebalance

  • Rebalances existing vanilla weapons for more tactical combat
  • Great for players who want a fresh feel without new weapons
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 391 KB | Downloads: 610
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Derelict Empire Questline

  • Story-driven mod adding a questline about derelict ships and colonies
  • Includes new events and mission chains
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 1.2 MB | Downloads: 344
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Alternative Combat Music Pack

  • Adds 15 new battle tracks to replace or expand vanilla music
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 19 MB | Downloads: 229
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Expanded Officer Skills

  • Officers can now learn additional and rare skill sets
  • Makes fleet building more customizable
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 76 KB | Downloads: 397
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Improved Salvage Yields

  • Increases loot drops from salvaging battles and derelicts
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 12 KB | Downloads: 515
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Ancient Ruins Expansion

  • Expands the content from ruin exploration and surveys
  • Adds unique loot and encounters
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 223 KB | Downloads: 460
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Faction-Specific Portrait Expansion

  • Adds new portraits for major factions (Hegemony, Tri-Tachyon, Pirates, etc.)
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 15 MB | Downloads: 890
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Richer Colonies Pack

  • Adds more buildings, industries, and colony improvements
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 2.3 MB | Downloads: 742
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Hyperspace Storm Tweaks

  • Makes hyperspace storms less punishing (configurable)
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 4 KB | Downloads: 356
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Immersive Bounty Board

  • Expands the bounty system with new targets, ships, and rewards
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 672 KB | Downloads: 911
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Sector-Wide Events Mod

  • Adds random sector-wide events like plagues, shortages, and festivals
  • Author: Unknown | File size: 1.9 MB | Downloads: 600
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Why Use Miscellaneous Mods in Starsector

Miscellaneous mods are some of the most creative, versatile, and experimental mods in the Starsector community. They:

  • Add portraits, flags, and unique faction customization
  • Introduce quality-of-life features and balance tweaks
  • Expand fleet management, combat options, and submarkets
  • Provide story-driven content and questlines
  • Allow deeper roleplay and immersion

These mods don’t just change the game — they personalize it to your style.


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