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An OXP (Oolite eXpansion Pack) is an enhancement to the game Oolite. Typically, an OXP is downloaded as a ZIP file, which is expanded and placed in Oolite's AddOns folder. On the Mac the OXP itself is a folder which takes the form of the icon shown here. On Windows the OXP appears as a normal folder ending ".oxp". An OXP could be a new game object (such as a ship, space station or a moon), a mission, or a combination of several elements. OXPs can use all of the facilities of Oolite, including some that are not used in the standard, unexpanded game. Oolite will only read an OXP if you place the .oxp folder in Oolite's AddOns folder.

Downloading OXPs

On this page you will find download links to all the OXPs. Most OXPs can also be found at The Oolite Satellite Resource Site or the older Captain Hack OoSat Site).

Please note however that neither of these sites have been updated for a long time, nor will they be. All updating is now done on this page of the Wiki, so you should use the link shown on this page to get the latest version of the OXP. For example, the versions of Assassins.oxp, Ionics.oxp and Spyhunter.oxp on the Captain Hack site are old versions (and contain bugs). The links on this page will take you to the latest versions.

The download will create a .ZIP file. Unzip it and a new folder will appear. Open this folder and you will see a folder ending .oxp and usually a README file. Move the folder ending .oxp into the Oolite AddOns folder. Next time you load up Oolite the new features added by the OXP will be added to the game. Do read the README file, as this will tell you what the OXP does.

Below you will see a table giving download links to all the OXPs set out in alphabetical order. The links in the next column will take you to Wiki Pages giving information on ships or stations added by the OXP. Many of the Mission OXPs will contain lots of other ships, stations or weapons that are not listed here. The Wiki only gives information on the Ships listed in the galaxy wide "Jane's Spacecraft". Many military, criminal and corporate powers do not make information on the craft they build or use available to the galactic public! Listed below the table are all the OXPs broken down by category.

List of known OXPs

Download Ships Stations Other Information
Aegidian's Specials Mussurana

Asp Mk I Special

Ships. The powerful Mussurana and an improved Asp.
Aegidian's X-Ships Python ET Special

Cobra Mk II

Taipan

Ships. An improved Python, the experimental Cobra Mk II and the fearsome Taipan.
Amiga Replacement Sounds Sound Set.
Anarchies V 0.1 Customise Anarchy systems.
Aphid Escort Service Ships. Adds the stylish Aphid escort service.
Armoured Transport Type 1 Gaundlet Armoured Transport Type 1

Gaundlet Armoured Escort Viper

Ships. Convoys of well armed craft ferry gold and other valuables through the space lanes. Only a pirate with an Iron Ass would even dream of attempting a robbery!
Assassins Guild V1.2 Deamon Cruiser

Mongoose

Nemesis

Scorpion Frigate

Navy Station Mission. Murder to order in Galaxy 7. Dare you join the Guild?
Asteroid Storm Mission. A well known station in Galaxy 1 comes under threat from an asteroid strike. Also adds new types of asteroids to the universe.
Bandersnatch Bandersnatch Ships. Adds a pirate capital vessel armed with plasma turrets.
Bank of the Black Monks Black Monk Gunship Black Monk Monastary Mission. Monks aboard well armed stations appear in advanced systems. Loans are offered, defaulters will be executed.
Behemoth Behemoth Ships. Adds a powerful Navy Cruiser.
Boomslang Boomslang Ships. Adds a mid-range multi-role ship. Used by pirates and traders alike.
Capisastra Capisastra Defender

Capisastra Hauler

Capisastra Warrior

Ships. Capisatra pirates appear in Galaxy 4.
Cargo & Wrecks Cargo. Adds lots of different types of cargo canisters.
Clear Skies Utility. Reduces nebula effects. Handy if your system is finding it hard to run Oolite.
Cobra 3.5 (chopped Cobra) Cobra Mk 3.5 Ships. A variation on the Classic Cobra Mk III.
Cobra Clipper SAR Cobra Clipper SAR Ships. A custom Cobra Mk III to rescue stranded Commanders.
Cobra Mk III Njx Cobra III NjX Ships. A faster, tougher variation on the Classic Cobra Mk III.
Commies Ray Mk I

Giant Ray

Mining Pods

Scavenger Rays

Sturgeon Mk I

Worker's Commuter

Astro Mines

Collective Zero-G Factory

Solar Laboratory and Production Unit

Ships / Stations. Commie systems have their own police forces, stations and miners.
Compact HUD Alternative HUD.
Condor Condor Ships. A very powerful police and Navy Cruiser.
Custom Sounds Sound Set.
Custom Paint Jobs Ships. Classic Elite Ships appear with custom paint jobs.
Dark Wheel Cobra -

(alternative lo-end version)

Ships. A custom Cobra Mk III model, as seen on the cover of the Elite Manual.
Deposed Mission. A series of missions set in Galaxy 4 for an experienced Commander.
Diso Planets. Extra planets and stations are added to the Diso system.
Dr HUD Cobra Mk III version, Custom version Alternative HUD.
Deep Space Dredger Sabre Deep Space Dredger
Ships / Stations. Adds dockable Space Dredgers to the space lanes, defended by a squad of Saber fighters.

Dictators

Imperial Censor

Imperial Freighter

Imperial Lictor

Imperial Quaestor

Imperial Tanker

Junta Enforcer

Revolutionary Guard

Imperial AstroFactory Ships / Stations. Dictatorship systems gain their own police forces, supply craft and stations.
Eagle Mk II Eagle Mk II Ships. Adds the Eagle Long Range Fighter in several versions.
ETT Homing Beacon Equipment. Mark a position in space by deploying a pylon mounted beacon.
Executive Spaceways Delta Long-Range Escort

Gemini Escort

Starseeker Personal Shuttle

Strelka Cruise Liner

Trident Executive Shuttle

Ships. Adds the Executive SpaceWays fleet of ships. More Information Here.
External Views Utility. Adds better outside views to all the Classic Elite Ships.
Falcon Falcon Ships. Adds the powerful Falcon, used by pirates and traders alike.
Far Star Far Star Murderer Ships. A mid-range fighter / trader.
Fer de Lance NG Ships. Adds a more powerful version of the Fer de Lance with several custom paint jobs.
Ferdepai Ferdepai Ships. Adds a new fighter / trader to Galaxy 2.
Fighter HUD Alternative HUD.
Firewasp Firewasp Ships. A fast interceptor.
Freaky Thargoids Shader example, requires Oolite 1.69. Thargoids will use the new Shaders.
Frog Space Rickshaw Frog Space Rickshaw Ships. Adds a chatty space taxi service to the safer systems.
Fuel Tank Equipments. Mounts in place of a missile, to top up 3 light years of fuel.
Generation Ships Ships. The mythical Generation Ships appear from time to time.
Globe Station Globe Station Stations. A new type of station appears at advanced systems.
Greek Ships Penelope Class Freighter

Telemachus Class Escort

Ulysses Class Interceptor

Ships. A collection of large trade ships and escorts. Sometimes also used by pirates.
Griffin Mk.II Griffin Two Ships. Adds the Griffin Mk II from ArchElite.
Gritty Coriolis Stations. The Corolis Station gets a more detailed texture.
Hal's Hot Sister (female cockpit voice) Sound Set.
Hatchling Boyracers Boy Racer Ships. The talkative (and often insulting) boyracers appear in the more advanced systems.
Herald Herald Military Gunboat Ships. A powerful police and Navy interceptor.
Hognose Tugships Hognose Ships. The chatty tug ships can be seen towing broken down ships.
HOopy Casino Stations. HoOpy Casinos appear near the station in advanced systems. Commanders who chose to dock can win or lose credits in games of chance.
Illicit Unlock Utility. Allows the player to fly all the Classic Elite Ships.
Imperial Courier Imperial Courier
Ionics Ionics Funnelweb

Ionics Huntsman

Ionics Redback

Ionics Whitetail

Mission

OXP Page

Ixian Omnibus Ixian Battle Cruiser

Ixian Bezerka

Ixian Freighter Mk I

Ixian Gunship

Ixian No-Ship Mk I

Jabberwocky
JavaScript test JavaScript scripting example, requires Oolite 1.68.
Kestrel Kestrel
Klepto-HUD Alternative HUD
Lave
Llama Llama
Long Way Mission
Longshot Longshot
Lovecats Mission
M-Pack (rusties)
Manta Manta
Marett Space Corporation Adder Mk II

Mosquito Trader

Mosquito Sport

Mega-Walnut Dashboard Alternative HUD
Merlin Merlin
MildAudio Sound Set
Military Fiasco Basilisk

Hydra

Leviathan

Rattle Cutter

Mission
Military Station Military Station
Military Stingray Stingray
Milspec HUD Alternative HUD
Missionaries Happy Eye Pulpit Pod
Monument
Morrigan
Murgh's Replacement Sounds Sound Set
Murgh's X-Ships Bandy-Bandy

Chuckwalla

Eel Rapier

Navy Starships
New Ships Hamadryad

Josher

Naga

Ringhals

NG HUD Alternative HUD
Nu Vipers GalCop Viper Mark II

GalCop Viper Cruiser

Nuclear Torpedo Equipment
Old Ships Bushmaster Miner

Cat (Cougar)

Chameleon

Ghavial

Iguana

Monitor

Ophidian

Salamander

Oo-Haul L-Crate Hauler
Orb Orb
Ore Processor Equipment
Outrider Outrider
Pallas Pallas
Pelamis Pelamis
Phoenix Phoenix
Pirate Coves Mission
Pirate Traps
Pteradyne Technologies Ships - (bug fix) Excalibur

Paladin

Python Class Cruiser Python Class Cruiser
Python Class Cruiser version 2.6 Shader example. Shaders require Oolite 1.69 or later.
Racers
Racing Rings
Remorse of Conscience Remorse Of Conscience
Renegade Pirates
Renegade Viper + Grass Snake
Saleza Aeronautics Bellatrix Cruiser

Rigel Bomber

Saiph Interceptor

Santa - (alternative lo-end version)
Scourge of the Black Baron Mission
Selezen's S-Ships GalCop SWAT Viper

Oresrian Trader

Shady Cobra Shader example, requires Oolite 1.69 or later.
Skrounk All-Stars Limited All Stars Large Freighter

Seymour Class Sled

Starbelly Class Sled

Star Hawk

Starwolf Mk I

Snark
Spearhead Interceptor Mk.I
Spy Hunter Mission
Star Wars Ships A-Wing

B-Wing

Lambda Shuttle

Tie-Fighter

Tie-Interceptor

X-Wing

Y-Wing

Sung's Detailed Textures
Sunskimmers
Supercobra SuperCobra
Swift Swift
Taranis Corporation HQ Taranis Corporation HQ Mission
Teretrurus Mk.I Teretrurus Mk I
Terrapin Trader Terrapin
Tesoura Tesoura
Thargoid Carrier Thargoid Carrier
Thargoid Wars Mission
Thorgorn Threat Terroriser Frigate

Thargoid Thargorn Battleship

Thargoid Thorgon Cruiser

Tianve Pulsar
Tiger Tiger Mark I
Tionisla Orbital Graveyard
Torus Station Torus Station
Trans-Hab Station Transhab Station
Transports CoachWhip

Coral

Woma

Urutu Mk.III Urutu Mk III
Urutu Mk.IV Urutu Mk IV
Velocity
Weeviloid Weeviloid Hunter

Weeviloid Scoutship

Wiggy's Replacement Sounds Sound Set
Wolf Mk.II Wolf Mk II
Wolfwood's Variants Asp Mk I

Cobra Courier

Cobra Rapier

Drake

Drake Mk II

Xaotik's Replacement Sounds Sound Set
Your Ad Here! Pi-42

Tescoo Oxpress

Mission

OXPs by Category

Sound Sets

Amiga Replament Sounds
Custom Sounds
Hal's Hot Sister (female cockpit voice)
Murgh's Replacement Sounds
Wiggy's Replacement Sounds
Xaotik's Replacement Sounds
MildAudio

Alternative HUDs

Compact HUD
Dr HUD Cobra Mk.III version, Custom version
Mega-Walnut Dashboard
Fighter HUD
Klepto-HUD
NG HUD
Milspec HUD

Dockable Objects

Bank of the Black Monks
Deep Space Dredger
Globe Station
Gritty Coriolis
HoOpy Casino
Military Station
Torus Station
Trans-Hab Station
Taranis Corporation HQ

More information on the Stations appearing in Oolite can be found here.

Customisations by Government

Anarchies V 0.1
Commies
Dictators

Other System Objects

Diso
Lave
Pirate Coves
Pirate Traps
Tianve Pulsar
Tionisla Orbital Graveyard
Your Ad Here!

Missions

Assassins Guild V1.2
Asteroid Storm
Deposed
Ionics v.1.2.1
Long Way Around
Lovecats
Military Fiasco
Oo-Haul
Taranis Corporation HQ
Thargoid Wars
Scourge of the Black Baron
Spy Hunter

More information on the numerous Oolite Missions can be found here.

Ship Systems

ETT Homing Beacon
External Views
Fuel Tank
Nuclear Torpedo
Ore Processor

Ships and Ship Variants

More information on the Ships appearing in Oolite can be found here.

Aegidian's Specials
Aegidian's X-Ships
Aphid Escort Service
Armoured Transport Type 1
Bandersnatch
Behemoth
Boomslang
Capisastra
Cargo & Wrecks
Clear Skies
Cobra 3.5 (chopped Cobra)
Cobra Clipper SAR
Cobra Mk.III Njx
Condor
Custom Paint Jobs
Dark Wheel Cobra - (alternative lo-end version)
Eagle Mk.II
ETT Homing Beacon
Executive Spaceways
Falcon
Far Star
Fer de Lance NG
Ferdepai
Firewasp
Freaky Thargoids (shader example, requires Oolite 1.69)
Frog Space Rickshaw
Generation Ships
Greek Ships
Griffin Mk.II
Hatchling Boyracers
Herald
Hognose Tugships
Illicit Unlock
Imperial Courier
Ixian Omnubus
Jabberwocky
Kestrel
Llama
Longshot
M-Pack (rusties)
Manta
Marett Space Corporation
Merlin
Missionaries
Monument
Morrigan
Murgh's X-Ships
Navy Starships
New Ships
Nu Vipers
Old Ships
Orb
Outrider
Pallas
Pelamis
Phoenix
Plannets
Pteradyne Technologies Ships - (bug fix)
Python Class Cruiser
Python Class Cruiser version 2.6 (Includes shaders which require Oolite 1.69 or later)
Racers
Racing Rings
Remorse of Conscience
Renegade Pirates (Wait until you have an Iron Ass before installing this OXP!)
Renegade Viper + Grass Snake
Saleza Aeronautics
Santa - (alternative lo-end version)
Selezen's S-Ships
Shady Cobra
Skrounk All-Stars Limited
Snark
Spearhead Interceptor Mk.I
Star Wars Ships
Sung's Detailed Textures
Sunskimmers
Supercobra
Swift
Teretrurus Mk.I
Terrapin Trader
Tesoura
Thargoid Carrier
Thorgorn Threat
Tiger
Transports
Urutu Mk.III
Urutu Mk.IV
Velocity
Weeviloid
Wolf Mk.II
Wolfwood's Variants

Installing an OXP

Unzip the OXP and place it in the folder named AddOns. Sometimes the zipped files contain several folders, make sure you only copy the folder -or file for Macintoshes- ending with .oxp into the AddOns folder. This folder is found in different locations, depending on the platform:

Mac OS X

Found in the folder that contains the Oolite application.

Troubleshooting: If you get an error saying "The item could not be moved because "AddOns" cannot be modified", that can happen if you weren't the user that installed Oolite. The solution is to put the OXP's of your choice in ~/Library/Application Support/Oolite/AddOns/ instead (you may need to create this folder). The error could also be triggered because you’re running from the disk image, you’ll need to copy the game somewhere else. Having done so, if you still get the error, use the Get Info command on the AddOns folder, open the Ownership & Permissions pane and check that it says You Can: Read & Write.

Linux

If the game was installed system-wide, it is in /usr/lib/Oolite/AddOns. If it was installed just for the currently logged in user, it will be in the user's home directory, in $HOME/.local/lib/Oolite/AddOns except Debian systems. Debian changes the folder locations to $HOME/.Oolite/Addons., $HOME/Library/Application Support/Oolite/AddOns/ and /usr/lib/GNUstep/System/Applications/AddOns. This, hopefully, solves many a Debian users dilemma of where to put the OXPs.

Windows

If the installable package was used (post Jan 06) then the AddOns folder needs to be created in C:\Programs Files\Oolite. Note that this applies if the default installation location is used. If the install location is changed then use the path to the Oolite folder that correspnds to your installation. If the GNUStep dedicated versions (pre-Jan 2006) is used, then the AddOns folder must be created in the oolite.app folder.


After unzipping the file, make sure that it is the OXP folder that put into the AddOns directory - some zipped OXPs can contain a top level folder with a readMe file, and the actual OXP folder is a level further down. If this is the case, move the item with the .oxp extension into the AddOns folder.

Caveats

If you purchase a ship that is an OXP ship and save the game, you will only be able to load that commander as long as this OXP is installed in AddOns. If it's not, Oolite will give you an error instead of trying to load the commander.

Creating an OXP

It is intended to be easy to create expansion packs. With a few simple tools, a player can make small or big changes, and customize the gaming experience.