That's exactly what this game lacks. Interaction between players other than shooting things. I remember on the old discovery freelancer where y could go to forums and buy/ sell stuff, weapons, ships, even hire someone. I know it's completely Utopia but imagine if this game has more of that and more roleplay.
I've seen a couple of Basilisks at the attacked megaship in Electra... sadly the limpet bug got me both times and I lost the sample. Getting fed up now :-(
EDIT: Just so you're aware, USS Threat 6 are also bugged, just in case you were trying to find them there...