I doubt it's trying to hook into java. It'd be like worry your microwave won't pop popcorn because the toaster is still plugged in. Sur eit has a power draw and might make the microwave lose power but it kinda has to be in use and on the same bus.
are you using the old loader or the new one?
i think you might just need to force an update from within starmade. but just in case you should unload any custom skin.
OK you need to update. Your texture renders are borked and you need the update that also appears to replace the textures themselves. Tho the update requirement shouldn't affect offline single player.
