# Components Components are broken up into three subtypes: Core, Combat, and Utility. Core components are essential to every ship. Combat components cover all offensive and defensive weapon systems. Utility components are those that perform various support functions such as mining and refueling. Core and Combat components are swappable and upgradable. Utility rigs are not swappable. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://lore.staratlas.com/ship-manufacturers-configurations-and-politics/ship-configuration/components.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.