Starships play a major part in Far Reaches, giving people access to travel to many different regions, exploring out from their home planets. Not only are they important for the purposes of cargo and transport, but also engaging in battles among the stars against those who would seek to blow you and your crew into the void of space.
There are two classifications for starships, the first classification is based on their size. The second classification is regarding their functions and are much more varied. Size-based classifications are as follows:
Ultra lightweight: Individual ships which hold between 1-2 spaces for seating and no room for crew. Starfighters fit into this category. Multiple fit in one space as a "squadron".
Lightweight: Small ships which utilize their size and speed to their advantage. These ships have small crews and are able to fit a decent amount of cargo for their size.
Middleweight: Often cargo ships and starship carriers, these ships are slower than ships lighter than them, but make up for it with their increased defenses.
Heavyweight: Militarized ships, freighters, and fuel tanker ships. These ships are slow, bulky, and can support a ton of cargo but also require a skilled crew to operate it.
Super Heavyweight: Capital ships and the largest of freighters. Few of these ships are available for civilians, instead being owned by organizations and military groups instead.
Ultra Heavyweight: The largest kinds of ships which match the size of orbital stations. These capital ships are reserved for the greatest admirals of military organizations.
The second category of classifications involves the functions and classes of ships. Hulls are designed for these classes, however despite some hulls having specific purposes, they can usually be fitted for new functions.
Starfighter: Individual fighter ships which carry out strikes.
Transport: Small transport ships which carry passengers.
Corvette: Lightly armed warships.
Freighter: Cargo ships which hold goods.
Cruiser: Fast warships which are large but not heavily armored.
Destroyer: Heavily armored ships capable of dishing out massive damage.
Tanker: Specialized ships which hold fuel for other starships.
Carrier: Carriers hold starfighters, and are heavily armored to defend their ships.
Capital: Capital ships function as the leaders of a military. They are the largest ships available usually, and have the most armaments.