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You can have modifications done to the Skunk by landing on a platform and talking with a Mechanic on a station platform. Note that the Mechanic has to actually work on perform changes to your ship, so this has to be done face-to-face while docked.
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Over the course of play, it is possible to get your ship damaged. Engineers can repair the hull of your ship as well as bring any damaged ship components back on-line.
Engineers can be found by docking in Repair Docks on stations. Repair Docks are denoted by a wrench icon on the surface of stations.
Purchasing Engines, Shields, or Weapons
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