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Can I trade ships?

Yes, ships can be traded between players.

  • Trade them like other items: meet in the same hub and use the in-game trade window.
  • A Faction-quality ship, like your free starter, can't go in the trade window.

Good to know

Hulls can be listed on the trading board.

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phyzixteacherDeveloper4 Oct 2026

Paraphrased from the Citadel Discord. Developers and official documents are named; other players by trust tier. Last verified 4 Oct 2026 for Beta Patch 2.

Also drawn from

  • Answer: How do I trade with a player?: Trade in the same hub through the in-game trade window; Faction-quality gear, the free starter ship included, can't be traded
  • Discord: trusted player, 5 Oct 2026: Faction-quality items can't be placed in the trade window (two trusted players)

From the Citadel Discord, 4–6 Oct 2026.