Q: How often do you plan to update this mod?

A: It depends on how creative my head is feeling and whether I come up with new ideas, as well as whether there's anything left to fix or tweak. I'm working on this mod in my free time, and sometimes life gets in the way.
That said, there's a line in the "Information" tab which will keep the mod status. As long as the line at the beginning says something about development, I haven't abandoned the mod.

Q: What are you currently working on?

A: In-depth research and companion diversity. I have sketched out a progression path utilising the latest Space Age DLC technology tree.
Currently, the mod is in a good position: I've fixed most of the bothersome issues, so I feel comfortable developing this large update, which will take a lot of man-hours.
At the moment, this rework idea consists of 6 drone variants, each with their own equipment, sprites, icons, and design. Each drone variant will have its own "quirks", different components and progression.
Please be assured that the mod will remain compatible with or without the Space Age DLC via an internal check in this mod. It will display different content, behaviour, and implementations based on whether users have "active mod Space Age" from Wube in your modlist.

MVP for drones is implemented almost "barebones" - no models or icons, only slight balance tweaking.
MVP for technologies is custom "companion" icons and small balance tweaking.
The rest will come later. The main goal is to make the mod work with this update and only then make it look good with original sprites, icons and models.
Current progress: about 30% done as of 5.9.2026.

Q: Why can't I download certain versions?

A: Version 1.0.0 was never public, as it's the origin/fork of the mod made by Klonan, kubiixx, MrJakobLaich and Maoman.
Otherwise, I will leave one or two older versions available for the players to switch between in case things don't work out well on your end with the newest version available.

Q: Which version should I play?

A: The one with the highest number is generally recommended.

Q: The Companion I spawn with starts with Mk.2 technology?

A: That is intended. It's meant to serve as a "gift" to your beginning. If you lose that companion, then it's gone forever, and you'll have to wait until you research Mk.2 tier by yourself.

Q: How does progression with Companions work?

A: It's very simple: You research better tiers of Companion equipment as you progress through the game. Mk.1 to 4 are all researched on Nauvis, so you can reach Mk.4 before going into space.

Q: How can I increase the number of Companions that follow me?

A: By researching the vanilla repeatable technology "Follower robot count". There should be an icon "as effect" of adding +1 companion to your follower cap.
At the start of the game, you start with a maximum of 3 companion followers.