Map

A starmap or simply map is a screen that can be pulled up by any crewmember by pressing the M key. It shows a map of sectors in the galaxy.

Colors

 * Blue sectors belong to the Colonial Union
 * Orange sectors belong to the Wolden-Dorf Corporation
 * White sectors are either neutral or belong to the Alliance of Gentlemen or the Fluffy Biscuit Company
 * Purple sectors surrounded by purple clouds are nebulae
 * Red sectors surrounded by yellow clouds are Infected

Symbols

 * Small dot: a standard system
 * Large dot: a faction capital or hub
 * Stopwatch-like shape: a warp station
 * Crossed tools: a trading station and repair depot
 * Dollar sign: an exotic trading station
 * Exclamation point: a sector commander

Other

 * Sectors with planets are named; sectors without planets are not (unless they're a hub)