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|superior = Depends on type of Trader
|duties = Trade items to the crew. Acquire credits.
|duties = Trade items to the crew. Acquire credits and plasma. Deal with troublesome customers.
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You are a merchant employed by the [[Trans-Solar Federation]], sent on a trading mission to the NSS Cyberiad. As a "Sol Trader", your goal is to trade the items that start on your freighter to the crew, typically in exchange for a large supply of credits, plasma, etc. These items being sold may or may not be legal, so make sure to remind the crew that you are not legally responsible for any crimes committed using the products you sold.
'''Traders''' are merchants employed by one of the various galactic [[Lore#Factions|factions]] who sell their stock to any station they may come across. Their inventory can vary in legality in whichever sector they choose to sell their goods in, so crew are recommended to acquire legal carry permits before purchase. Typically accepted currencies by Traders are plasma ore and credits.
 
==Becoming a Trader==
Two or one trader are picked to spawn in inside the Trading Satellite through a [[Random Events#Traders|Midround roll]], depending on the number of polled [[ghost]] candidates who accepted the offer to play as one. "Trader" needs to be enabled in the Antagonists panel in order to get a chance to play as a Trader.


==Tools of the Trade==
==Tools of the Trade==
[[File:Trading Satellite.png|frame|Trading Satellite in-game.]]
The Traders are tasked by their supervisors to acquire a commissioned amount of plasma and credits through the sale of items. To achieve this goal, they are provided with the [[#Trading Satellite|Trading Satellite]] and their own personal [[#Freighter|Freighter]], along with a bountiful [[#Items For Sale|stock of merchandise]]. Their standard equipment also includes a hand labeler with two refill rolls for pricing their items, a survival box for emergencies, and a baton to defend themselves from any rowdy customers. 
===Trading Satellite===
Headquarters of the Traders where their Freighter starts docked. It comes supplied with [[Vendor|vendors]] for buying food, drinks, and emergency medical supplies; a bathroom for sanitary needs; a small conference table for planning out sales pitches; and cryogenic sleepers for a well-earned rest after a successful business trip.
===Freighter===
The ship that the Traders use to deliver cargo from their satellite to the station. All their stock comes neatly pre-loaded in lockers for easy storage. It's piloting controls can be accessed with the Freighter Console, allowing you to only jump between the satellite and the station. It has two entry ways for depositing items during sale, which have flashers installed in case an unwanted person tries to enter. The customer's side has an ATM attached to a wall, allowing for easy cash withdrawal.
===Items For Sale===
Traders are always supplied with six items each for most departments on the station and also have gear their faction is known for.
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|- style="font-weight: bold; color: white; text-align: center;"
! style="background-color: #464489" width="12%" | Category
! style="background-color: #464489" width="57%" | Description
|-
! [[File:Chameleon jumpsuit.gif]] <br> Civilian Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Ranges from soap to fancy jumpsuits. Basic appliance for basic people.
|-
! [[File:Gold.png]] <br> Minerals
| style="text-align: center;" | Stacks of minerals you can usually get from [[mining]]. Doesn't include plasma, as that's what Traders are here for.
|-
! [[File:FoamPistol.png]] <br> Donksoft Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Plenty of fun toys courtesy of the Donk corporation. You can never go wrong with Donksoft!
|-
! [[File:AnyCore.gif]] <br> Science Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Items highly sought after by the [[Science]] department. Can be [[Anomalies|anomaly]] cores harnessing various powers, computer-written research notes that can be [[Guide to Research and Development#Deconstruction|deconstructed]] with a Destructive Analyzer for research levels or upgraded [[mech]] equipment.
|-
! [[File:GunMedbeam.png]] <br> Medical Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | A wide variety of medical equipment, which may include DNA injectors with helpful mutations, helpful [[Abductor#Possible Glands|Abductor glands]], rare chemicals or even a medical beamgun!
|-
! [[File:Combatknife.png]] <br> Security Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Combat gear targeted towards the [[Security]] department. Pieces of SWAT armour, a kit to make your baton radiate extra swagger, combat modules and a few ballistic weapons.
|-
! [[File:BRPD.gif]] <br> Engineering Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Upgraded versions of standard tools and [[MODsuit]] modules meant for use by the [[Engineering]] department. Batteries not included.
|-
! [[File:Gildedhorn.png]] <br> Service Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | A robust selection of items for the [[Service]] department. Rare ingredients for the [[Chef]] and [[Bartender]], as well as a piecannon, gilded bikehorn and a banana grenade for the [[Clown]], unique seeds for the [[Botanist]] and even a construct shell for the [[Chaplain]].
|-
! [[File:Disco Ball.png]] <br> Large Item
| style="text-align: center;" | A random large item. Could be a Radiant Dance Machine which no party can go without, a snow machine, cereal maker or an ouja board to communicate with the [[Ghost|spirits]].
|-
! [[File:Speedbike.png]] <br> Vehicle
| style="text-align: center;" | A fast-moving vehicle to cruise around the station with.
|}
==The Merchants==
Many factions employ traders to sell their surplus, which means a different assortment of inventory someone can get from a trader of a specific faction.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible" width="85%"
|- style="font-weight: bold; color: white; text-align: center;"
! style="background-color: #464489" width="12%" | Organization
! style="background-color: #464489" width="12%" | Trader Specific Gear
! style="background-color: #464489" width="45%" | Description
|- {{Anchor|Trans-Solar Federation}}
! [[File:SolTrader.png]] <br> Trans-Solar Federation
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Enforcer.png]] <br> Firearm Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Entrepreneurs from one of the myriad independent companies found in the TSF's borders. In addition to the general stock you'd expect traders to carry, they also peddle surplus military gear.
Remember, you are not inside the TSF's borders - you do not have an inherent right to bear arms. Grab a permit for that 1911!
|-
! [[File:Cybersun Industries Trader.png]] <br> Cybersun Industries
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Syndiflag.png]] <br> Syndicate Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Completely trustworthy sales representatives from a completely trustworthy corporation. Absolutely nothing illegal whatsoever.
What? This Mauler? Yes, it's TOTALLY legal!
|-
! [[File:USSP Trader.png]] <br> USSP
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:MosinNagant.png]] <br> Soviet Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Greatest Comrade! We have many surplus soviet uniform and glorious ammo and weaponry! You buy, yes?
|-
! [[File:Glint Scales Trader.png]] <br> Glint Scales
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Chainswordon.gif]] <br> Melee Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Melee weapons and armour fit for any ssssstrong warrior.
|-
! [[File:Steadfast Trading Company Trader.png]] <br> Steadfast Trading Company
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Seed X.png]] <br> Botany Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" | Based in Dalstalt and backed by their merchant guild, STC is the largest vulpkanin trading company currently operating. Whilst most of their fleet are liquid plasma tankers, they operate a significant number of general-purpose cargo haulers, large and small.
|-
! [[File:Synthetic Union Trader.png]] <br> Synthetic Union
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Cyber_eyes.png]] <br> Cybernetic Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" |  Many technologically advanced implants providing options for utility and combat. Must have for fans of [[robotics]]!
|-
! [[File:Skipjack Trader.png]] <br> Skipjack
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Voxflag.png]] <br> Vox Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" |  A group of Vox dispatched from a nearby skipjack with a shipment of goods to trade. It's unclear if they obtained these items through previous trades, or raiding - and it's probably best to not ask.
|-
! [[File:Solar-Central Compact Trader.png]] <br> Solar-Central Compact
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Automender.png]] <br> Medical Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" |  A lot of medical equipment filled to the brim with love.
|-
! [[File:Technocracy Trader.png]] <br> Technocracy
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Beakerbluespace.gif]] <br> Technology Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" |  Bluespace technology mixed in with implants.
|-
! [[File:Merchant Guild Trader.png]] <br> Merchant Guild
| style="text-align: center;" | [[File:Command Jumpsuits.gif]] <br> Clothing Themed Gear
| style="text-align: center;" |  Fancy clothes for the truly fashionable!
|}


You and your partner will spawn at Jupiter Station, a small area containing a bathroom (with mirror for hairstyle changes), meeting room, cryopods (Should you wish to ghost after you finish trading) and the shuttle dock for your Freighter.
==The Art of the Deal==
You find yourself as a Trader, and you and your trading partner decide to start selling as fast as possible. Hold on for now, as you should probably think of a few things before venturing into your sales journey.


The freighter itself comes fully stocked with all of the merchandise pre-loaded. A console on both Jupiter Station and the freighter can be used to send the ship to and from the station. Two side rooms are present for trading of merchandise and credits, with buttons to control access to prevent theft. If there's trouble, privacy shutters and flashers can be used to quell the Black Friday shoppers.
* Price your items fairly. Your stock does not come pre-priced, so you both must do it yourselves. For this, you are each provided a hand labeler and two refill rolls in your backpacks.
* Make up a business strategy. You don't have to just follow the goal and get the green text. Traders get a lot of freedom to sell their items in whichever way they want, apart from obvious antagonism. Make a neat slogan! Advertise your items on the radio! Buy two, get one for free! The only limit is your imagination.


==The Good==
==Handbook to Black Friday Shopping==
Traders have come into town to bless your station with items of varying legality! This doesn't mean all you can do is buy the biggest, most illegal thing in the whole sector and parade around with it waiting to be arrested.


The freighter comes loaded with almost everything anyone may want. As the trader, it's up to you what price you want to put on the merchandise. Just remember that you have a quota to meet. As tempting as it may be to use these items for yourself, it's your job to sell them, and you may get in trouble with your boss (Admins) if you use the merchandise maliciously.
* Get a permit. It's not hard to arrest a man with a gun, but it is hard to arrest a man with a gun who has a permit for it. Ask the [[Head of Security]] or the [[Captain]] and they can write one up for you.
The items that you start with vary greatly, including, but not limited to;
* Use your spare credits wisely. You bought everything you wanted, yet you still have spare cash on hand? Who knows, maybe you could strike a deal yourself! Bargaining, either with the Traders or the crew, might let you get out with more than two items for the price of one.
* Sheets of metals and materials, such as titanium and bananium.
* A variety of Foam Force (and [[Nuclear Agent Items|DonkSoft]]) weapons.
* Clothing such as combat gloves and tool belts.
* Scientific research notes that can be deconstructed for research levels.
* Mech equipment.
* Medical tools like auto-implants and incision management tools.
* Combat gear such as guns and armor.
* Random pills and chemical packs.
* Fleshy masses. ([[Abductor#Possible_Glands|Abductor Organs]])
* Equipment ranging bags of holding to jackhammers.
* Drivable Vehicles(may or may not require key).
* The Radiant Dance Machine Mark IV


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Article doesn't have much information and traders have been massively overhauled since PR #24883.
SPECIAL

Traders.gif
Trader

Superiors: Depends on type of Trader
Difficulty: Easy, Roleplay Based
Guides: No external guides.
Access: Trading Satellite, Freighter
Duties: Trade items to the crew. Acquire credits and plasma. Deal with troublesome customers.

Special
SpecialHeader.png

Departmental Head
N/A

Special Roles
Special Guides

Traders are merchants employed by one of the various galactic factions who sell their stock to any station they may come across. Their inventory can vary in legality in whichever sector they choose to sell their goods in, so crew are recommended to acquire legal carry permits before purchase. Typically accepted currencies by Traders are plasma ore and credits.

Becoming a Trader

Two or one trader are picked to spawn in inside the Trading Satellite through a Midround roll, depending on the number of polled ghost candidates who accepted the offer to play as one. "Trader" needs to be enabled in the Antagonists panel in order to get a chance to play as a Trader.

Tools of the Trade

Trading Satellite in-game.

The Traders are tasked by their supervisors to acquire a commissioned amount of plasma and credits through the sale of items. To achieve this goal, they are provided with the Trading Satellite and their own personal Freighter, along with a bountiful stock of merchandise. Their standard equipment also includes a hand labeler with two refill rolls for pricing their items, a survival box for emergencies, and a baton to defend themselves from any rowdy customers. 

Trading Satellite

Headquarters of the Traders where their Freighter starts docked. It comes supplied with vendors for buying food, drinks, and emergency medical supplies; a bathroom for sanitary needs; a small conference table for planning out sales pitches; and cryogenic sleepers for a well-earned rest after a successful business trip.

Freighter

The ship that the Traders use to deliver cargo from their satellite to the station. All their stock comes neatly pre-loaded in lockers for easy storage. It's piloting controls can be accessed with the Freighter Console, allowing you to only jump between the satellite and the station. It has two entry ways for depositing items during sale, which have flashers installed in case an unwanted person tries to enter. The customer's side has an ATM attached to a wall, allowing for easy cash withdrawal.


Items For Sale

Traders are always supplied with six items each for most departments on the station and also have gear their faction is known for.

Category Description
Chameleon jumpsuit.gif
Civilian Gear
Ranges from soap to fancy jumpsuits. Basic appliance for basic people.
Gold.png
Minerals
Stacks of minerals you can usually get from mining. Doesn't include plasma, as that's what Traders are here for.
FoamPistol.png
Donksoft Gear
Plenty of fun toys courtesy of the Donk corporation. You can never go wrong with Donksoft!
AnyCore.gif
Science Gear
Items highly sought after by the Science department. Can be anomaly cores harnessing various powers, computer-written research notes that can be deconstructed with a Destructive Analyzer for research levels or upgraded mech equipment.
GunMedbeam.png
Medical Gear
A wide variety of medical equipment, which may include DNA injectors with helpful mutations, helpful Abductor glands, rare chemicals or even a medical beamgun!
Combatknife.png
Security Gear
Combat gear targeted towards the Security department. Pieces of SWAT armour, a kit to make your baton radiate extra swagger, combat modules and a few ballistic weapons.
BRPD.gif
Engineering Gear
Upgraded versions of standard tools and MODsuit modules meant for use by the Engineering department. Batteries not included.
Gildedhorn.png
Service Gear
A robust selection of items for the Service department. Rare ingredients for the Chef and Bartender, as well as a piecannon, gilded bikehorn and a banana grenade for the Clown, unique seeds for the Botanist and even a construct shell for the Chaplain.
Disco Ball.png
Large Item
A random large item. Could be a Radiant Dance Machine which no party can go without, a snow machine, cereal maker or an ouja board to communicate with the spirits.
Speedbike.png
Vehicle
A fast-moving vehicle to cruise around the station with.

The Merchants

Many factions employ traders to sell their surplus, which means a different assortment of inventory someone can get from a trader of a specific faction.

Organization Trader Specific Gear Description
SolTrader.png
Trans-Solar Federation
Enforcer.png
Firearm Themed Gear
Entrepreneurs from one of the myriad independent companies found in the TSF's borders. In addition to the general stock you'd expect traders to carry, they also peddle surplus military gear.

Remember, you are not inside the TSF's borders - you do not have an inherent right to bear arms. Grab a permit for that 1911!

Cybersun Industries Trader.png
Cybersun Industries
Syndiflag.png
Syndicate Themed Gear
Completely trustworthy sales representatives from a completely trustworthy corporation. Absolutely nothing illegal whatsoever.

What? This Mauler? Yes, it's TOTALLY legal!

USSP Trader.png
USSP
MosinNagant.png
Soviet Themed Gear
Greatest Comrade! We have many surplus soviet uniform and glorious ammo and weaponry! You buy, yes?
Glint Scales Trader.png
Glint Scales
Chainswordon.gif
Melee Themed Gear
Melee weapons and armour fit for any ssssstrong warrior.
Steadfast Trading Company Trader.png
Steadfast Trading Company
Seed X.png
Botany Themed Gear
Based in Dalstalt and backed by their merchant guild, STC is the largest vulpkanin trading company currently operating. Whilst most of their fleet are liquid plasma tankers, they operate a significant number of general-purpose cargo haulers, large and small.
Synthetic Union Trader.png
Synthetic Union
Cyber eyes.png
Cybernetic Themed Gear
Many technologically advanced implants providing options for utility and combat. Must have for fans of robotics!
Skipjack Trader.png
Skipjack
Voxflag.png
Vox Themed Gear
A group of Vox dispatched from a nearby skipjack with a shipment of goods to trade. It's unclear if they obtained these items through previous trades, or raiding - and it's probably best to not ask.
Solar-Central Compact Trader.png
Solar-Central Compact
Automender.png
Medical Themed Gear
A lot of medical equipment filled to the brim with love.
Technocracy Trader.png
Technocracy
Beakerbluespace.gif
Technology Themed Gear
Bluespace technology mixed in with implants.
Merchant Guild Trader.png
Merchant Guild
Command Jumpsuits.gif
Clothing Themed Gear
Fancy clothes for the truly fashionable!

The Art of the Deal

You find yourself as a Trader, and you and your trading partner decide to start selling as fast as possible. Hold on for now, as you should probably think of a few things before venturing into your sales journey.

  • Price your items fairly. Your stock does not come pre-priced, so you both must do it yourselves. For this, you are each provided a hand labeler and two refill rolls in your backpacks.
  • Make up a business strategy. You don't have to just follow the goal and get the green text. Traders get a lot of freedom to sell their items in whichever way they want, apart from obvious antagonism. Make a neat slogan! Advertise your items on the radio! Buy two, get one for free! The only limit is your imagination.

Handbook to Black Friday Shopping

Traders have come into town to bless your station with items of varying legality! This doesn't mean all you can do is buy the biggest, most illegal thing in the whole sector and parade around with it waiting to be arrested.

  • Get a permit. It's not hard to arrest a man with a gun, but it is hard to arrest a man with a gun who has a permit for it. Ask the Head of Security or the Captain and they can write one up for you.
  • Use your spare credits wisely. You bought everything you wanted, yet you still have spare cash on hand? Who knows, maybe you could strike a deal yourself! Bargaining, either with the Traders or the crew, might let you get out with more than two items for the price of one.
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