Unlike most space games, Starsector uses (rally points) as the primary command tool for positioning. Waypoints are more flexible than Defend orders because ships will engage nearby enemies but return to the waypoint after disengaging. This allows forming battle lines, holding chokepoints (e.g., near a nebula or asteroid field), or creating a retreat path.
If you prefer not to use mods, you can enable the game's internal by editing the settings.json file in the starsector-core/data/config folder. Dev Mode Shortcuts starsector command
The CP system prevents the “god-general” problem common in single-player RTS: you cannot pause and re-order every ship every few seconds. Instead, you must prioritize orders based on the battle’s flow. This mimics the fog of war and communication lag, even though Starsector has no latency between issuing and receiving orders. Unlike most space games, Starsector uses (rally points)
These limitations are intentional design choices to keep the player involved in moment-to-moment tactics, rather than pre-scripting battles. If you prefer not to use mods, you
Best for fast harassers to hunt down stragglers.