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See also: Category:Modding_SotS
For those unwilling to play around with the files involved themselves, Bromoc has created a Mod Management Tool.
Mod Manager: https://www.moddb.com/downloads/bromocs-sword-of-the-stars-mod-manager
Active Mods[]
Active mods are those with functioning download links.
ACM[]
Creator: Okim
Link: Archived Forum Link / New Forum Link
Status: Released (ACM ANY 1.41) (Active 2024)
Supported Version:Version 1.5.3 
Version 1.6.7 
Version 1.7.1 
Version 1.8.0 
Description:
Mod features:
— replaced all Human ship models.
— added new types of drones, gunships (police cutters), CR drone defence platforms, CR heavy weapon platforms, DN siege defence platforms, doomstars, cruiser police carriers that carry police cutters in to battle (as fighters).
— over 100 weapons in total. New energy, ballistic, torpedo and missile weapons. Projectors now can mount either a specialized projector weapon, a single heavy beam weapon, a 2-barrelled direct torpedo launcher or a 3-barrelled large weapon.
— new techtree consisting of 19 different tech–branches. Increased research costs to allow for longer usage of low–level techs. Weapon techs are divided into several groups with availability subject to race.
— new effects for race–dependant explosions, missile trails and drives. Death explosions now deal area damage.
— new way of planetary assaults using specialized bomber sections, dropships and 5 new siege weapons. Reduced damage to planetary population (almost 1000 times) of basic weapons. Removed planet missiles to compensate this reduction in damage.
For further details, please check forum entry.
The mod is being constantly updated.
BlueTemplar's Balance Mod[]
Creator: BlueTemplar
Link: Forum Link (Archived) / New Forum Link
Status: Released 0.4b (Active 2024)
Supported Version: Version 1.8.0 ?
Description:
This mod aims to go further than my Weapons' Liberation Mod (that aimed to stay the closest to vanilla SotS as possible) and actually changes things like tech costs, simplifying trade, and (indirectly) making light emitters less powerful in the early game.
1 freighter needed per trade lane. Freighters now cost 30000 and 50000 in construction cost.
BSOTS[]
BSOTS Tech Tree
Creator: Mordachai
Link: Steam Link (Active 2024) New Forums Link
Status: Released v4.0.2 / Media Fire Link
Supported Version: SOTS Complete Edition 1.8.0.
Description:
BSOTS (B*stard Sword of the Stars) is a mod I've been working on since Kerberos released AMOC, the third expansion for SOTS.
BSOTS alters some rules, provides a new tech tree, adds many new weapons systems, and alters the flow of the game - moving some of the expansion features Kerberos added in AMOC or other expansions to be more integrated with the flow of a game - such as building stations and establishing trade routes.
The overall goals for BSOTS are:
- More Weapons, Ships, Options, Technologies.
- Expanded game story-arc, with an emphasis on exploring the tactics and strategies available in each technological age: Fission, Fusion, and Antimatter.
- A focus on being more of a galactic space opera with a more epic feel to battles, and greater investment in ships and worlds so that developing and defending them is more substantial.
- i.e. ship's aren't cheap throw-aways ready to build in the dozens without any lead time, and worlds aren't fragile nor easily glassed nothings to be ignored.
NOTE: Dramatically increased ship maintenance costs.
WARNING: COMPLETELY DISABLES TRADE FOR ALL RACES EXCEPT MORRIGI.
Colour Differentiation[]
Creator: BlueInstinct
Link: Forum Link (Archived) / New Forum Link
Status: Release (Ship Icons) ; forum link provides information to make additional changes yourself.
Supported Version: Version 1.5.3, Version 1.6.7, Version 1.7.1 ANY-icon.png
Description:
These various MODs were developed to assist colour blind players who were having difficulty distinguishing between light green and yellow health markers for their ships in both tactical combat and on the strategic fleet lists.
Combined Mod[]
Creator: BlueInstinct
Link: Forum Link
Status: Released in 3 parts (File pack 1)
(File pack 2)
(File pack 3) (Active 2024)
Supported Version: SOTS Complete Edition 1.8.0.
Description: Installation requires use of the Mod Manager
Features:
- New high res textures for all 6 Races
- New high res textures for all planets and nebulas aswell as objects in the tactcal battle, made by R2dical
- A redesigned industrial techtree to create a more apealing progress in ship construction
- Several new Sections, including Raptors Frigates, aswell as fighter and gunship riders
- New Techtree options unlocking the new sections and weapons
- New ultraheavy mounts and weapons (3barreled beams, turreted torpedos, . . .), other new weapons
- New colors to choose from
- some other changes to balance in general
- Some cosmetic surprises
Draven's Mod 2.0[]
Creator: Draven
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Released (Active 20205)
Supported Version: Version 1.2.2
Description: Total conversion of weapons and effects.
32 new weapons: the Kludgy Cannon, Bevy Pack missiles, Helix Beams, Lighting Field Generator, Ejectors and a crap load more. Tons of new weapon effects. New weapon sounds. Weapon stats vary by race, no longer are the weapons exactly the same from race to race.
Known Issues(Read, unfixable) The Hybrid Plasma Line tech tree boxes don't have a picture. Fighters collide with each other-To use fighters decently select them 1 or 2 at a time and tell them to attack, then another 1 or 2. The lightning field generator is kinda iffy at times.
Please, please, pretty please send me feedback. I am one person, and I tried my best to balance everything, to make everything look neat; but without feedback I can't improve it, and people have their own opinions. The more feedback I get the better 3.0 will be.
NOTE: While the mod will load in BoB or higher it was clearly not intended to be compatible with DLC.
"Galactic Forge" map pack v0.11[]
Creator:Eleahen
Link: Forum Link (Archived)
Status: Released (Active 2024)
Supported Version: Version 1.5.3
Description:
The purpose of this mod is only to provide you with different maps shapes. This mod tweaks parameters of 4 existing maps: Rift, Cluster, Globular Clusters and Galactic Collision
Galaxy Map Generator Program[]
Creator: fredNN
Link: New Forums Link
Status: Released (active 2024)
Supported Version: ???
Description:
I've upgraded program that generates various cylindrical galaxy maps for SotS1, like discus, ring, cylinder or tube. Change z-axis height and central hole dimension to generate them.
Notes:
- Program needs .NET 4 to run
- Put this program in Maps folder
- if you let SotS generate some HWs, will those be likely in worse position(s) than HWs set by this program.
Lost Souls (Phoenix) Mod[]
Creator: TrashMan
Link: Forum Link (Archived) / New Forum Link
Status: Released(v34) (active 2024)
Supported Version: 1.8.0
Description:
This MOD modifies the human faction:
- all sections get new models, plus, new sections
- new weapons, balance tweaks to some existing weapons
- new names, badges and avatars
- new music
Their regular ships are above average in every segment, but not the best at anything and are more expensive. The Battleship mission sections are no way comparable to their normal sections — they are harbringers of doom — but their size, production cost and command point requirements make them difficult to field in greater numbers.
The Phoenix faction uses a modified node drive — compared to stock human drives it has greater range, but is also slower. The upside is that they can reach decent STL speeds and their base node speed gets better with upgrades.
The Phoenix have distinct pros and cons and unique tech and sections. CONS:
- Low Industry
- High ship costs
- High ship mantainance
- less CP per CNC
PROS:
- Excellent ships
- specialized sections and weapons
- great tech choices.
NOTE: Mod reduces research speed on several tech lines, especially xenotech.
Star Trek first Ships Mod[]
Creator: Hawks
Link: New Forums Link
Status: Released (active 2024)
Supported Version: Version 1.6.7
Description:
Its also my first Mod release. I tried to make a playable StarTrek Mod.
Its like a beta so far and i would be glad to hear some improvements.
actually i have some trouble with the right scaling, the Excelsior (cruiser-Class) is a bit to large in comparison to the Destroyer-class Ships. :?
nevertheless its playable. will release it soon for testing.
Cheers
Note: Federation ships will use both Node drive and Tarka style Warp Drive.
(WARNING: Selecting the Defiant in the design screen will cause a game crash. Deleting the Defiant files from the mod before use is recommended.)
Unlocked Research[]
Creator: ture
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Released (Also available from ThatSlowTypingGuy on request)
Supported Version: Version 1.5.3
Description:
The mod will unlock (100% chance) all techs in the game. You still have to research them and the cost is still the same, but you will always get all techs.
To install you just download the .rar and open it in your SotS directory. Make sure you extract the entire folder (techtree) and not just the file contained in the folder.
As usual all mods are used at your own risk and neither I nor Kerberos can be held responsible for any problems arising by using this mod. The mod is however tested and should work fine on all systems. The .rar is scanned for viruses and came out clean.
Inactive / Archived Mods[]
These Mods lack active or functional download links.
BAlance And ARc Project V. 1.01 (baaarp!)[]
Creator: motorbit
Link: Forum Link (Archived) / New Forum Link
Status:Release lost
Supported Version: Version 1.5.3
Description:
This mod tries to improve general game balance. Further, it tunes all firearcs to better fit the hulls.
Ballistic and Missile Redux[]
Creator: Terran Empire
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
Covenant's Mods[]
Creator: Covenant
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
DF Torpedo mod v0.9[]
Creator: Glacialis
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
Dragon Mod V1.0Beta[]
Creator:
Link: New Forum
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
ECore v0.0.1; BoB ECore v0.0.1[]
Creator: erdrik
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
Erdrik's Mod v0.0.3[]
Creator: erdrik
Link: Forum Link (Archived) / New Forum Link
Status: Release lost
Supported Version:
Description:
New effects, weapons and ships.
Expanded Horizons 0.0.1[]
Creator:
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
Explosive Diarrhia Productions[]
Creator: Major Diarrhia
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version: Varies
Description:
Foraven re-balance mod 2.2d ( FRB )[]
Creator: Rayp
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version: 1.8.0 (ANY)
Description:
Just Another Weapon Pack Mod (JAWPM)[]
Creator: nate90909
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version: Version 1.2
Description:
Mine Platforms[]
Creator:
Link:
Status:
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Description:
Mirage UI Modpack v1.5[]
Creator: LedMirage Home webpage
Link: New Forum Link
Status:Release Lost
Supported Version: Version 1.5.3
Description:
More Torps & Beams V 1.0[]
Creator: Silveressa
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
Multiply research costs by 2, 4 or 0.5[]
Creator: Tarquelne
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version: Version 1.5.3
Description:
Nephtys' Music Replacement #1[]
Creator:
Link:
Status:
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Description:
Pious Flea's silly mod[]
Creator:
Link: New Forum
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
RaptorMod V2[]
Creator:
Link: New Forum
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
Remove Trade[]
Creator: Moriarty
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
Seperate Spirals[]
Creator: erdrik
Link: New Forum Link
Status:Release Lost
Supported Version: Version 1.5.3
Description:
TCM: Fragmented Sectors[]
Creator: Okim
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Restricted
Supported Version:
Description: Total Convertion Mod: Fragmented Sectors. A continuation of ACM's development.
Zanzibar's Multi–player Friendly Badge Mod[]
Creator:
Link:
Status:
Supported Version:
Description:
Ultimate Starname Collection 1.04[]
Creator:
Link: New Forum
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
XES Micro-mod[]
Creator: spitfire_ch
Link: New Forum Link
Status: Release Lost
Supported Version:
Description:
Wikitable[]
| Mod Name | Link | Description | Supported Version | Status | Creator |
| ACM | Archived Forum Link | Mod features:
— replaced all Human ship models. — added new types of drones, gunships (police cutters), CR drone defence platforms, CR heavy weapon platforms, DN siege defence platforms, doomstars, cruiser police carriers that carry police cutters in to battle (as fighters). — over 100 weapons in total. New energy, ballistic, torpedo and missile weapons. Projectors now can mount either a specialized projector weapon, a single heavy beam weapon, a 2-barrelled direct torpedo launcher or a 3-barrelled large weapon. — new techtree consisting of 19 different tech–branches. Increased research costs to allow for longer usage of low–level techs. Weapon techs are divided into several groups with availability subject to race. — new effects for race–dependant explosions, missile trails and drives. Death explosions now deal area damage. — new way of planetary assaults using specialized bomber sections, dropships and 5 new siege weapons. Reduced damage to planetary population (almost 1000 times) of basic weapons. Removed planet missiles to compensate this reduction in damage. For further details, please check forum entry. The mod is being constantly updated. |
Version 1.5.3 Version 1.6.7 |
Released (ACM ANY 1.41) | Okim |
| Lost Souls (Phoenix) mod | |||||
| Colour Differentiation | |||||
| Erdrik's Mod v0.0.3 | |||||
| "Galactic Forge" map pack v0.11 | |||||
| BAlance And ARc Project V. 1.01 (baaarp!) | |||||
| Mirage UI Modpack v1.5 | |||||
| Expanded Horizons 0.0.1 | |||||
| Foraven re–balance mod ( FRB ) | |||||
| Ballistic and Missile Redux | |||||
| Mine Platforms | |||||
| Covenant's Mods | |||||
| Draven's Mod 2.0 | |||||
| Nephtys' Music Replacement #1 | |||||
| Zanzibar's Multi–player Friendly Badge Mod | |||||
| ECore v0.0.1; BoB ECore v0.0.1 | |||||
| Seperate Spirals | |||||
| Unlocked Research | |||||
| Explosive Diarrhia Productions | |||||
| Multiply research costs by 2, 4 or 0.5 | |||||
| Remove Trade | |||||
| XES Micro-mod | |||||
| More Torps & Beams V 1.0 | |||||
| Just Another Weapon Pack Mod (JAWPM) | |||||
| DF Torpedo mod v0.9 | |||||
| Dragon Mod V1.0Beta | |||||
| Pious Flea's silly mod | |||||
| RaptorMod V2 | |||||
| Ultimate Starname Collection 1.04 |