Regular Trading Guide

Recommended at level 2-3 ( 10 000 - 1 000 000 cr) and 5 (10 000 000 - 100 000 000 cr) or above for relative maximum profit/hour.

• Maximize cargo capacity, but not at the expense of your shields. Without weapons, they are the only thing protecting you from your assailant.
• Gaining trade ranks for your pilot will result in higher paying missions available on the bulletin board. Even more so, if your reputation with the minor and/or major faction in the system is higher than neutral.
• Generally, you can expect a wide range of profits from 30 cr to over 2000 cr per tonne.
• Commodities that make more profit, are always more expensive to buy. The only exceptions to this rule are rare goods. You can learn more about them from the Rare Trading Guide .
• The most important modules to upgrade for a trade vessel are the frame shift drive, and the cargo racks. It is highly recommended to strengthen your shield generator too.