Traders

Traders are most commonly found jumping from system to system, usually with a large cargo ship. About half the time, the ship will be loaded to the brim with cargo, cheap, expensive, or simply luxurious. Pirates will often sit about popular cargo routes to try and snag a cargo ship and steal its cargo. The act could be as little as a few credits, or as dangerous as destroying the entire ship.

Cargo runners usually aren't that friendly, and just want to get their pay for the haul they are carrying. You can, however, get their attention by offering to carry some cargo for them, or simply protecting them along their regular route.

Pirates beware, as although traders may look like plump whales going from point a to point b, they almost always either have big shields, strong weapons, or a fighter escort. Do not think a trader will be an easy kill.