Boost speed to maxiumium using the afterburner, then hold down 'Q' (the slide key) then let go of the afterburner to continue in the same direction at the same speed without draining power. Note: This disrupts the game flow, as many missions can easily be accomplished without fighting.
3/18/2002
Cheat Mode with god mode, credits, etc.
Cheat mode: Press 7 on the keypad to bring up the console window. Enter ''im a cheater'' to activate the cheat mode. Now you can use any of the following cheat codes:
Allows you to buy any item when you return to the starbase
boom stick
Full ammunition
come get some
Full energy
dilithium
Enhances your ship
kessel run
Adds 5000 credits
one million dollars
Activates god mode
quickening
Allows you to buy any ship when you return to the starbase
ragtag
Open targeted gate
say ahh
Return to your starbase to complete mission
there is no spoon
4/10/2002
Instant Recharge on Lasers + Torpedoes
(This cheat is really only useful when flying GalSpan).
Torpedoes are great, but they take a really long time to recharge. Same for the Deimos Heavy Laser.
To bypass this, just hit the ''pause'' key. (Literally... Pause/Break above the arrow keys.) Everything will stop, but your torpedoes and lasers will recharge. Note: This is not the Laser Reserves, but the waiting time until they can fire again.
5/9/2004
Big bucks fast
When using the RAGTAG cheat, before launching, sell the 4 most expensive ships (IE all but Orion) and when you hit back, they'll reappear, but you'll still have the money from selling them.