Think the mission system is a bit borked! Just got a mission to restore the power at a setltlment that was 21kly away! I don't think I'm traveling that far for 300k! So that's a 100k fine, which is peanuts for me but a bit harsh for new players if they take this one!
So, don't do what I did. Check the distances (I always assumed these would be within 20LY as usual and I don't think this is intended but it's my mistake for not checking so no harm):
So, don't do what I did. Check the distances (I always assumed these would be within 20LY as usual and I don't think this is intended but it's my mistake for not checking so no harm):