At least there's - when NPCs spawn - plenty of them carrying these goods around. Reminds me to adjust the NPC cargo types around a bit so that unlawfuls can yarrharr their goods off of NPCs - at least, most of them.
That would be way cool from my unlawful side perspective. There are some materials my characters can't get through normal means alone without having to go through other suppliers. That a plus to the role play side which I like. Having to depend solely on others for needed supplies is a risky proposition.
Cargo pirating has been fun lately, (Kudos again Bowex for the RP!) but sometimes sitting at the lanes can be boring as watching C-Span re-runs. Being able to snatch some materials off of NPC's can both alleviate the boredom and help provided a much needed source of materials not otherwise inRPly gotten.
Thanks for that AD. Please make it a variety of base materials randomly if you can.