Skywise Astral Services
Building the ships that carry tomorrow.
Skywise Astral Services is a full-service starship manufacturer, modular systems developer, and commercial support organization serving independent operators, corporations, colonial governments, research organizations, and specialist agencies throughout the Spinward Marches.
From compact scouts and fast couriers to merchant vessels, passenger ships, support craft, industrial carriers, and large mobile facilities, we design and construct ships for the realities of interstellar travel. Every Skywise vessel is built with durability, serviceability, operational flexibility, and long-term value in mind.
Our ships are not designed merely to leave the shipyard. They are designed to remain useful through decades of changing routes, contracts, owners, technologies, and mission requirements.
The Fire Class Modular Transporter Series
The flagship of the Skywise Astral Services fleet is the Fire Class Module Transporter Series.
Built around standardized 30-ton and 100-ton modules, Fire Class vessels allow owners to alter the purpose of a ship without committing to a lengthy and expensive structural refit.
A vessel carrying bulk freight on one voyage may be reconfigured for passenger service, scientific research, medical support, exploration, colonial development, military logistics, or specialized commercial work on the next.
The ship remains the same. The mission changes.
Fire Class vessels are available in a wide range of sizes, from the compact 100-ton Spark scout to the 1,000-ton Firestorm modular carrier and X-Boat tender. Standard models provide dependable Jump 2 and 2G performance, while selected FX and FXT variants offer Jump 3 capability for operators requiring greater reach.
Extended XT models provide additional displacement and module capacity while retaining the familiar layout, handling, and operational systems of their standard counterparts.
Standardized Mission Modules
At the heart of the Fire Class system is our extensive catalogue of interchangeable mission modules.
Skywise Astral Services produces modules for a plethora of service functions, including:
- Bulk, refrigerated, secure, and hazardous cargo
- Fuel transport and fuel processing
- High, middle, low, and short-range passenger service
- Private residences and diplomatic accommodation
- Medical care, disaster relief, and refugee support
- Exploration, survey, and scientific research
- Colonial housing, agriculture, utilities, and administration
- Workshops, manufacturing, mining, salvage, and repair
- Military logistics, troop support, command, and security
- Communications, education, hospitality, and commercial services
- Vehicle, cutter, fighter, and small-craft support
Because our modules use standardized dimensions, connections, support systems, and handling points, they can be transferred between compatible vessels with minimal delay.
A module purchased for one Fire Class ship may continue serving as your fleet expands. Operators can therefore invest in capabilities rather than repeatedly replacing entire vessels.
More Than a Shipbuilder
Skywise Astral Services supports vessels throughout their operational lives.
Our services include:
- New starship construction
- Custom vessel design
- Module manufacture and integration
- Commercial refits and conversions
- Inspection, maintenance, and repair
- Fleet planning and mission configuration
- Used vessel and module sales
- Financing, leasing, and short-term rental
- Replacement parts and technical support
For operators with unusual requirements, our design teams can develop custom modules or complete specialized vessels. Wherever possible, these designs retain compatibility with the wider Skywise modular system.
Travelling Production Shipyards

Skywise Astral Services operates four mobile production shipyards converted from former 60,000 ton Azhanti Lightning class military vessels.
After decommissioning, these ships were extensively rebuilt as self-contained travelling manufacturing centres. Their internal production lines, fabrication shops, assembly bays, engineering departments, and testing facilities allow them to construct Fire Class vessels and standardized modules far from the major industrial worlds.
These mobile shipyards can bring production capacity directly to developing regions, frontier markets, major colonial projects, and fleet customers who cannot afford to wait for vessels to arrive from distant shipbuilding centres.
Although their exterior profiles still reflect their military origins, their purpose is now entirely constructive.
Where warships once carried weapons, Skywise now carries shipyards.
Built for Independent Operators and Growing Fleets
We understand that not every customer is a megacorporation or planetary government.
Many of our customers are independent merchants, explorers, family-run transport companies, small research teams, charter operators, colonial cooperatives, and ambitious crews purchasing their first vessel.
Our modular approach allows these operators to begin with the capabilities they need today and add new modules as opportunities arise.
A small freight business can add passenger accommodation. A survey company can install a laboratory. A colony transport can later become a hospital ship, construction vessel, or regional trader.
Your vessel should not limit the future of your business.
Visit Skywise Astral Services
Skywise Astral Services offices can be found at Class A starports throughout the Spinward Marches, with selected representatives operating at Class B facilities and major commercial ports.
Our specialists can help you select a vessel, configure its modules, arrange financing or leasing, and plan future expansion.
New, used, and factory-refurbished modules are available at many locations, subject to local inventory.
Skywise Astral Services
One Hull. Unlimited Missions.