My idea: players can pay companies (in this case contract dealers) to produce a certain good in a certain amount of time for them.
For example: you need Insulating Membranes at sol.
One specialized planet or station is offering production contracts for a unlimited quantity of certain goods. The production time varies depending on the amount you request.
-->> You get a DISCOUNT for huge numbers you request!
---> You can request raw materials and even modules to be produced.
The production time may be long, many days even if the amount is, let's say 1000 insulating membranes or 1000 Palladium. But the discount and the availability of such goods will make a huge profit.
You can even request rare goods to be produced in bigger numbers.
The produced goods you requested will be available via the transport/delivery interaction we already have for missions.
The player will be able to see the amount of already produced goods at any time via interface.
That's about it!
For example: you need Insulating Membranes at sol.
One specialized planet or station is offering production contracts for a unlimited quantity of certain goods. The production time varies depending on the amount you request.
-->> You get a DISCOUNT for huge numbers you request!
---> You can request raw materials and even modules to be produced.
The production time may be long, many days even if the amount is, let's say 1000 insulating membranes or 1000 Palladium. But the discount and the availability of such goods will make a huge profit.
You can even request rare goods to be produced in bigger numbers.
The produced goods you requested will be available via the transport/delivery interaction we already have for missions.
The player will be able to see the amount of already produced goods at any time via interface.
That's about it!