Official Faction Bases

[Jinx]

if such dynamics could be done - it would be nicer to have the entire NPC faction benefit from it ( factionized or non-official-factionized )

for example:

each official faction defines their bases... an "average" trade-income line is drawn, a minimum trade income and a maximum trade income. ( easier to start simple with only like 3 stages )

- if the income exceeds the maximum, repairs and equipment on these bases are cheaper than average. - might even be considerably cheaper... which might as a matter of fact lead to a minor equipment trade ( a real trade )

- if the income is average, prices are average

if the income drops below the minimum, prices of repairs and equipment are significantly increased.



that way - everyone suffers or benefits the equally from it.

additionally, specific goods could be flagged to affect that.

- zoners would need to import heavily and export raw materials in order to keep their prices stabilized
- ALG would need to export ( or import? ) a lot of toxic waste
- Ageira would need to sell a lot of gatelane parts
- etc.

in due time - more than the 3 stages would be included as well as a more complex commodity system. the price changes might also start to affect faction specific ships. - so that in case of zoners... if they do some poor trading - a juggernaut doesn t cost 700m but suddenly 900m ( just an example )

it might also lead to interesting RPs... like competitor cooperations forcing / bribing independent traders NOT to support a specific faction so that this factions prices are skyrocketing.

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