A little bit of everything.

Attention (I don't speak English well, so I used Yandex Translator).

Maybe someone has already suggested this, but still.

I suggest introducing the following into the game.

1. Laser and plasma cannons and turrets.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3399260019

Laser cannons can have a higher salvo velocity and longer range, and are effective against force shields, but less effective against armor. Plasma cannons are good against power shields and armor, but they have a low salvo rate and lower range.

2. Energy shields and a molecular force field.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=484504816

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2624086175

3. Drilling rigs.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=758796524

The percentage of extraction of various ores depends on the location of the drilling rig.

4. Improved modules.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2781950677

From the worst to the best is the progress of the gradual development of technology. As with the instruments, you can also add advanced spacesuits with improved performance, increased volume of air, hydrogen, energy, and increased protection from weapons. Or individual variations depending on the type of combat, engineering and scientific.

5. Regular and freight elevator.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3030780799

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3033398824

You don't have to add it exactly like in mods. You can also post some of the above as additional content.