Webmissions?

[Corsair]

That actually sounds like a great idea. This would also open up the possibility for several other types of missions.

For example, a patrol mission. You would set a series of waypoints and fly to each one. The further the waypoint is and the more NPCs you destroy along the way, the more money you get. And like the trade mission, your patrol route is displayed system-wide so that enemies can intercept you. This would make a more believable way of finding a fight, rather than attacking stations and planets.

Or perhaps a fleet destruction mission. A group of capital ships with fighter escorts spawn several kilometers off the plane, and you're to take a few buddies and destroy them. The fleet's position will be displayed system-wide, so allies of the target could join in the battle. Again, a way to find a fight without trolling the bases.

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