Exploring!

The first thing you will want to do is explore the area to become accustomed to controls and to search for hidden stash. Many traders and merchants hide commodities to avoid taxation or fines. If you can find all the stash at a location and sell it off to local merchants, it will greatly increase your available capital and help you fill your cargo hold before you make your first trip.

Jobs!

Next, look around and see if you can find people that may have jobs for you. Rival traders and other shady individuals will often have jobs for you to take on to make some extra money. Often these jobs are dangerous, but the reward is worth the risk!

Deals!

Now its time to make your first trade and then move on to another location to net a profit! Space Trader has a dynamic market that is always changing and when speaking with merchants be sure to keep your eye out for gold stars which appear beside certain goods. These stars signify an exceptional price for the commodity in question. Always remember: Buy Low, Sell High!

Disasters!

Before Traveling, be sure to check out each available destination to see if any major events or Disasters have occurred. Disasters can drastically alter the value of certain goods and a shrewd trader would do well to heed their effect on the open market. Be sure to keep in mind that not all goods are available at every location!