Economy & Trade•Guide
Trading & Commerce
Analyze the mechanics of the galactic marketplace. Look up dynamic pricing indicators, fleet travel visibility, convoy cargo indicators, and alliance tax overrides.
Topics covered: Trading Outpost Marketplace, Station Tax & Escort Convoys
Exchange resources and access the galactic marketplace.
The Trading Outpost unlocks commerce features for your empire.
Trading Stations
- Neutral structures on the Galaxy Map that can be conquered by Alliances.
- The controlling alliance sets a Tax Rate (0-100%) for non-members.
- Same-alliance members trade for free on alliance-controlled stations.
Trading Outpost Features
- Trading Convoys: Trade resources with Trading Stations at ten times base Galaxy march speed on both outbound and return trips. Alliance march-speed research does not make convoys faster. Prices fluctuate based on Supply and Demand. Convoys are visible on the map and can be escorted for protection. An outbound convoy can be canceled while more than two seconds remain; its cargo is refunded and the fleet turns around using convoy travel timing.
- Black Market: A shop with random offers sold for resources or Credits. Players with a level 1 Shipyard can receive single-stock Cruiser offers. Once generated, the offer remains purchasable. Offers refresh automatically at midnight UTC or can be refreshed on demand using a Black Market Refresh item.
- Smuggler's Den: A dice minigame (4 dice). Win to double your wager, lose and forfeit it.
