Starship Frames
Source Tech Core pg. 196
The three starship frames in Tech Core are all Medium and have the tech trait. These starship frames are the most popular models throughout the galaxy for small crews of adventurers and Starfinders.
These frames have four customizable battle station slots, two default battle stations, and four expansion bays. Some of the default battle stations also have an upgrade that doesn't count toward the battle station's upgrade limit. These upgrades can't be removed from the default battle stations. Each frame has a different sensor range, Speed, and statistics.
The bulwark is the slowest of the three frames found in this section but makes up for its lack of Speed with a reinforced hull that even the deadliest cutting edge weapons struggle to scratch. The explorer is the most well-rounded of these frames, with powerful scanners and shields as well as both a middling bulk and a middling Speed. The skirmisher is a frame that's less durable than the other two but makes up for its lesser bulk with impressive agility and mobility, allowing it to maneuver behind enemies.
These frames have four customizable battle station slots, two default battle stations, and four expansion bays. Some of the default battle stations also have an upgrade that doesn't count toward the battle station's upgrade limit. These upgrades can't be removed from the default battle stations. Each frame has a different sensor range, Speed, and statistics.
The bulwark is the slowest of the three frames found in this section but makes up for its lack of Speed with a reinforced hull that even the deadliest cutting edge weapons struggle to scratch. The explorer is the most well-rounded of these frames, with powerful scanners and shields as well as both a middling bulk and a middling Speed. The skirmisher is a frame that's less durable than the other two but makes up for its lesser bulk with impressive agility and mobility, allowing it to maneuver behind enemies.