Once you install More Scrap, you will have extra money. You need mods that give you things to spend it on. These are the best companion mods:
Scrap the Stress: A Deep Dive into FTL’s "More Scrap" Mods Faster Than Light Ftl More Scrap Mod
Advanced versions include options to "mine asteroids" or visit a "spaceport cantina" for additional unique rewards. Comparison: Modded vs. Vanilla Scrap Vanilla (Normal/Hard) More Scrap Mod Starting Scrap High (e.g., 50–100+) Early Game Extremely luck-dependent Stabilized and customizable First Beacon No special events Blue options for rewards Strategy Reactive (repairing hull) Proactive (upgrading systems) How to Install the Mod Once you install More Scrap, you will have extra money