Just a thought, or two...
Galaxy map: Show By Size: Population [is switching itself off in beta?]
Can population more significantly increase SC, local traffic and security
Add visible 'hostiles' guarding their 'golden egg' income hauling traders
More traffic could increase market fluctuations to show on the new UI
Sol has 22.8 billion people and enough trade for three stations + Galileo
But there's no queues, or horns, or riots over who can get in the dock?
CMDR's might tend to arrive randomly but commercial runs on schedule
Setting course could assign a scheduled docking window to reduce wait
Missions could prioritise arrival schedule and suggest optimal run routes
ATC should be expecting your arrival and advise assigned pad numbers
Unforseen delays like evading jams / piracy could slowly diminish reward
Impatient clients pay a premium and arrange special docking permission
Perhaps the Beluga MkII tail can deploy on FSD charge not landing gear
Safety in numbers works just as well in friendly crowds as it does alone
Galaxy map: Security: Apply Filter To Route
[High] Enter at your own risk - Deity level protection in ALL modes
Local faction ATR responds with lethal force in seconds if you screw up
Relatively safe for unarmed, law abiding trading ships with cargo focus
[Medium] Harmless to Novice - Learn the ropes, choose your profession
Local faction regular security should arrive before your shields collapse
Never fly without rebuy, shields, good thrusters and suitable weaponry
[Low] Competent to Master - Peace, or lack of, by superior fire power
Local faction broker network will assist as units are available, standby...
Be prepared to 'negotiate' for your haulage, or bring friends with guns!
[Lawless] Dangerous to Elite - Unwise to bring cargo you want to keep
Local faction bounty hunters will be watching for suitably risky targets
Significant engineering recommended, load for several very angry bears
[Anarchy] Enter at your own risk - Deity level protection in ALL modes
Local faction Mr. Big has numerous, 'target practice' thirsty 'brothers'
Relatively 'safe' and profitable smuggling, if you know the 'right people'
Galaxy map: Show By Size: Population [is switching itself off in beta?]
Can population more significantly increase SC, local traffic and security
Add visible 'hostiles' guarding their 'golden egg' income hauling traders
More traffic could increase market fluctuations to show on the new UI
Sol has 22.8 billion people and enough trade for three stations + Galileo
But there's no queues, or horns, or riots over who can get in the dock?
CMDR's might tend to arrive randomly but commercial runs on schedule
Setting course could assign a scheduled docking window to reduce wait
Missions could prioritise arrival schedule and suggest optimal run routes
ATC should be expecting your arrival and advise assigned pad numbers
Unforseen delays like evading jams / piracy could slowly diminish reward
Impatient clients pay a premium and arrange special docking permission
Perhaps the Beluga MkII tail can deploy on FSD charge not landing gear
Safety in numbers works just as well in friendly crowds as it does alone
Galaxy map: Security: Apply Filter To Route
[High] Enter at your own risk - Deity level protection in ALL modes
Local faction ATR responds with lethal force in seconds if you screw up
Relatively safe for unarmed, law abiding trading ships with cargo focus
[Medium] Harmless to Novice - Learn the ropes, choose your profession
Local faction regular security should arrive before your shields collapse
Never fly without rebuy, shields, good thrusters and suitable weaponry
[Low] Competent to Master - Peace, or lack of, by superior fire power
Local faction broker network will assist as units are available, standby...
Be prepared to 'negotiate' for your haulage, or bring friends with guns!
[Lawless] Dangerous to Elite - Unwise to bring cargo you want to keep
Local faction bounty hunters will be watching for suitably risky targets
Significant engineering recommended, load for several very angry bears
[Anarchy] Enter at your own risk - Deity level protection in ALL modes
Local faction Mr. Big has numerous, 'target practice' thirsty 'brothers'
Relatively 'safe' and profitable smuggling, if you know the 'right people'