I'd like to suggest that it be possible to get (at least some) trade data from the navigation beacon while in normal space. From an in-game point of view this would give a reason for traders to drop in there, which is a missing plot point at the moment. It would also be of some use to CMDRs wanting to know if far out stations stock or buy particular goods without having to SC over there and dock.
Gently musing about how you might fit it into the UI. Perhaps make the Beacon a contactable entity in the LH panel, to request trade info on a per-station basis.
You might also then rename then trade-beacons since currently not much navigation hinges on them.
It doesn't have to be overpoweringly useful, just an in-game reason to actually drop in at them for reasons other than shooting at things.
Gently musing about how you might fit it into the UI. Perhaps make the Beacon a contactable entity in the LH panel, to request trade info on a per-station basis.
You might also then rename then trade-beacons since currently not much navigation hinges on them.
It doesn't have to be overpoweringly useful, just an in-game reason to actually drop in at them for reasons other than shooting at things.
