Trading & Economy
Navigate K-Leg station kiosks, courier jobs, black market trading, and the ship broker economy for maximum profit.
Introduction
The K-Leg station economy is built around specialized kiosks: the License Kiosk offers best prices for non-damaged items and sells salvage permits; the Scrap Kiosk buys without a permit at worse prices; the Supply Kiosk sells equipment, batteries, and food; the Refueling Kiosk replenishes power, oxygen, and fuel. The Gig Nexus Job Kiosk provides courier missions paying a few thousand each. The Fixer at Mescaform bar trades on the black market with premium deals requiring earned trust. The Ship Broker in the commercial district handles ship sales with rating format W-X-Y-ZZZZ.
K-Leg Station Kiosks
| Kiosk | Function | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| License Kiosk | Best prices, salvage permits | $5,000 for 24hr license |
| Scrap Kiosk | No permit needed, worse prices | Sells damaged goods |
| Supply Kiosk | Equipment, batteries, food | Gott battery charger available |
| Refueling Kiosk | Power, O2, fuel | Bingham charger at port |
| Gig Nexus | Courier jobs | $2,500+ per job, faster = more pay |
| Fixer | Black market | Premium deals, trust required |
| Ship Broker | Buy/sell ships | Rating format W-X-Y-ZZZZ |
K-Leg Kiosks
License Kiosk
Best prices for non-damaged items; buy 24-hour salvage licenses here
Gig Nexus Jobs
Courier missions moving items between floors for a few thousand dollars each
The Fixer (Black Market)
Premium deals at Mescaform bar; trust must be earned; stock updates hourly
License Kiosk
Best prices for non-damaged items; buy 24-hour salvage licenses here
Gig Nexus Jobs
Courier missions moving items between floors for a few thousand dollars each
Refueling & Supply Kiosks
Replenish power, oxygen, fuel; buy equipment, batteries, chargers, and food
Food & Bartender Deals
Street food vs mystery meat economics; bartenders sell water at discount
Core Mechanics
The K-Leg station economy revolves around specialized kiosks. The License Kiosk offers best prices for non-damaged items and sells 24-hour salvage permits for $5,000. The Scrap Kiosk buys without a permit at worse prices. The Supply Kiosk sells equipment, batteries, chargers, and food. The Refueling Kiosk replenishes power, oxygen, and fuel. The Gig Nexus Job Kiosk provides courier missions paying a few thousand each — faster completion pays more. The Fixer at Mescaform bar trades on the black market with premium deals requiring earned trust; stock updates hourly. The Ship Broker in the commercial district handles ship sales using the W-X-Y-ZZZZ rating format.
Advantages
The K-Leg station economy provides multiple income streams for different play styles — courier jobs for beginners, salvage trading for mid-game, and ship flipping for advanced players. The black market Fixer adds risk-reward trading opportunities. The ship broker rating system gives clear targets for maximizing ship sale value. Food and supply economics reward strategic purchasing and resource management. The hourly stock update system creates time-sensitive trading opportunities.
Challenges
The economy has balance issues — street food costs $600 while mystery meat meals cost only ~$100, and courier jobs pay $2,500 for trivial deliveries. The salvage license system creates a pay-to-work model that feels punitive. The Fixer's trust-building requirement is slow and opaque. Vendor restock schedules require real-time waiting. Docking fees and salvage taxes add hidden costs. Ship mortgage payments create financial pressure from the start. Late payment fees compound quickly if income is insufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make money early game?+
What is the Fixer and how do I access the black market?+
How does the ship broker rating work?+
Quick Tips
License Kiosk gives best prices for non-damaged items — always sell 80%+ condition items here
Gig Nexus courier jobs pay more for faster completion — prioritize quick delivery over exploration
The Fixer at Mescaform bar offers premium black market deals — trust must be earned through interaction
Food does not expire — stockpile from food carts and Supply Kiosk for long salvage trips
Bartenders sell water at a discount — cheaper than the Supply Kiosk for crew hydration
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