STARFLIGHT

Web Edition

Explore the galaxy. Trade. Fight. Survive.

1986

Starflight

The original space exploration epic by Binary Systems. Command your ship, train your crew, and uncover the mystery threatening the galaxy.

  • 270 star systems
  • 800 planets to explore
  • Multiple alien races
  • Mining & Trading
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1989

Starflight 2

Trade Routes of the Cloud Nebula. An enhanced sequel with improved graphics, new aliens, and deeper trading mechanics.

  • VGA graphics
  • Enhanced trading
  • New alien races
  • Expanded universe
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How to Play

Arrow Keys Navigate menus
Enter Select / Confirm
ESC Save Game Menu
Spacebar Action / Orbit
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Copy Protection Decoder

Enter the three words shown in-game to get your security code.

Security Code
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Flux Route Planner

Enter start and destination coordinates to find the shortest path using continuum fluxes.

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Colony Planet Finder

Enter your coordinates to find the 5 closest colonizable planets.

Colonization Criteria
Temperature: Temperate/Tropical
Gravity: 0.7 - 2.0 g
Atmosphere: Oxygen
Water: Required
Weather: Calm/Moderate

Important Locations

Search for key locations, artifacts, homeworlds, and points of interest.

Enter coords to sort by distance
Categories
Starport Win Condition Artifact Message Homeworld Region

Mining Guide

Best mining locations and mineral values for maximum profit.

Top Mining Planets

Arth P3 (125, 100) Endurium
Distance: 0 (Home)
Density: 15%
Avg Value: 233
Zinc Zinc Plutonium
⚠️ Ancient ruins with Endurium! Landing: 0.8 CM fuel. Has Ancients.
System 137,156 P2 (137, 156) Best Minerals
Distance: 33.7 units
Density: 50%
Avg Value: 400
Rodnium Silver Plutonium
✨ No lifeforms, no weather, 0.0 CM landing fuel! Perfect for early game.
Flux Route: (126,87)→(173,88) then (170,93)→(148,166)
Mardan-4 (217, 88) Old Empire
Distance: 45.8 units
Density: 80%
Avg Value: 373
Plutonium Mercury Gold
🏛️ Empire's mining world. Has ruins + colonizable (50,000 cr)!
Flux Route: (128,105)→(146,112) then (176,123)→(217,80)

One-Way Fuel Usage

Destination Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
(137, 156) P2 16.2 13.5 10.8 8.1 5.4
(217, 88) P4 22.0 18.3 14.7 11.0 7.3

You need more than 2x fuel listed for round trip!

Mineral Values

Lead40
Iron60
Cobalt ★80
Nickel100
Copper120
Zinc140
Molybdenum ★160
Tin180
Magnesium200
Aluminum ★220
Titanium ★240
Chromium260
Antimony280
Promethium ★300
Mercury320
Tungsten340
Silver360
Gold380
Platinum400
Plutonium420
Rodnium440
Endurium1000+

★ = Repair minerals (needed to fix ship systems)

Pro Tips

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Endurium Hunting: Found at ancient ruins. Mine at moderate altitude (between water and mountains). Ruins appear consistently - travel in one direction to find more.
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Respawn Trick: Minerals restock when you leave orbit. For endurium, find a 9.0+ CM deposit, collect it, leave orbit, re-enter and land at the same spot!
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Fuel Efficiency: Early game, use (137,156) P2 - zero landing fuel and no hostiles. Four mining trips per landing is optimal.
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Terrain: Mountainous areas have more minerals. Avoid waterline - nothing spawns too close to it.