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Azera: Fix statement on when downtime starts

2026-04-14T04:12:30Z

Fix statement on when downtime starts

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	The Satellite Dish contacts traders through one of five ''contact slots''. Each slot determines which ship type arrives, the dish [[power]] required to make contact, how long negotiations take, how long the signal remains detectable, and the downtime before the next contact appears.		The Satellite Dish contacts traders through one of five ''contact slots''. Each slot determines which ship type arrives, the dish [[power]] required to make contact, how long negotiations take, how long the signal remains detectable, and the downtime before the next contact appears.

	The '''min. watts to appear''' is the minimum wattage that must reach the contact for it to enter the signal list and begin resolving. Contacts below this threshold are invisible to the dish regardless of aim. Utility and Basic contacts have no floor and will appear at any detectable power level. The '''contact [[time]]''' is the base duration of the negotiation phase: how long the dish must continuously transmit after pressing Interrogate before the contact is established. This is the time at the minimum required wattage; supplying more power shortens it proportionally (double the minimum wattage halves the time). The value is randomised per visit within the range shown. The '''signal window''' is how long you have to detect and successfully interrogate the contact before it disappears. The '''downtime''' timer starts when a contact ~~is removed (whether it expired uncontacted or was dismissed after a visit)~~ and controls how long before the next contact for that slot appears.		The '''min. watts to appear''' is the minimum wattage that must reach the contact for it to enter the signal list and begin resolving. Contacts below this threshold are invisible to the dish regardless of aim. Utility and Basic contacts have no floor and will appear at any detectable power level. The '''contact [[time]]''' is the base duration of the negotiation phase: how long the dish must continuously transmit after pressing Interrogate before the contact is established. This is the time at the minimum required wattage; supplying more power shortens it proportionally (double the minimum wattage halves the time). The value is randomised per visit within the range shown. The '''signal window''' is how long you have to detect and successfully interrogate the contact before it disappears. The '''downtime''' timer starts when a contact's signal window expires and controls how long before the next contact for that slot appears.

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Azera: Rubbish collection note was misleading. Rephrasing

2026-04-12T22:36:01Z

Rubbish collection note was misleading. Rephrasing

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	† Rubbish Collection: ~~the trader removes~~ [[Decayed Food]] ~~(25 units per transaction)~~ and ~~charges~~ the player 4 cr~~. The player pays; this is a disposal service, not a sale~~.		† Rubbish Collection: each purchase delivers one stack of [[Decayed Food]] and pays the player 4 cr.

	=== Items Purchased ===		=== Items Purchased ===

Azera: Split into separate Traders and Guide (Trading) articles. Restructure contact slot table. Add full listing of buy and sell items for all trader types.

2026-04-12T18:18:17Z

Split into separate Traders and Guide (Trading) articles. Restructure contact slot table. Add full listing of buy and sell items for all trader types.

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	{{Warning\|This page currently contains some outdated information.}}		{{Warning\|This page currently contains some outdated information.}}
	== About == [[File:Trader Preview.png\|800x494px\|A Trader]]		== About ==
			[[File:Trader Preview.png\|800x494px\|A Trader]]
	<br>[[Traders]] are NPCs that can be called via a [[Computer]] with a [[Motherboard (Communication)]] connected to an aligned small satellite dish, [[Satellite Dish]], or large satellite dish.		<br>[[Traders]] are NPCs that can be called via a [[Computer]] with a [[Motherboard (Communication)]] connected to an aligned small satellite dish, [[Satellite Dish]], or large satellite dish.
	<br>		<br>
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	There are additional 9x9 traders as well in the latest update. The above traders are accurate to the trade update V version. (except for the modded ''Deluxe'' versions.)		There are additional 9x9 traders as well in the latest update. The above traders are accurate to the trade update V version. (except for the modded ''Deluxe'' versions.)

	== Requirements == To call a [[Trader]] the following things are necessary:		== Requirements ==
			To call a [[Trader]] the following things are necessary:
	* A [[Landing Pad]] area at least of size 3x3. Bigger landing pad = bigger shuttles up to 9x9.		* A [[Landing Pad]] area at least of size 3x3. Bigger landing pad = bigger shuttles up to 9x9.
	* With a [[Landingpad center]]. Mind the arrow for the shuttle approach/departure direction. They tend to approach at a 50 to 60 degree angle towards the pad.		* With a [[Landingpad center]]. Mind the arrow for the shuttle approach/departure direction. They tend to approach at a 50 to 60 degree angle towards the pad.
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	In order to sell gasses and liquids to traders, you will need to make sure the '''gas temperature''' in the [[landingpad gas storage]] has a comfy temperature prior to pumping it to your pad to trade. The gasses must be pumped in the appropriate temperature before the trader will accept the gas or liquid. Hover over the icon in the sell window to find out what the trader wants the temperature range to be. These vary between gasses.		In order to sell gasses and liquids to traders, you will need to make sure the '''gas temperature''' in the [[landingpad gas storage]] has a comfy temperature prior to pumping it to your pad to trade. The gasses must be pumped in the appropriate temperature before the trader will accept the gas or liquid. Hover over the icon in the sell window to find out what the trader wants the temperature range to be. These vary between gasses.

	== Notes == * For trade a player should have [[Credit Card]] in any slot of his character inventory (isn't necessary that is placed in the [[Credit Card]] slot of his suit), otherwise any attempt to trade will return an error message with "You do not have enough money to complete this transaction!".		== Notes ==
			* For trade a player should have [[Credit Card]] in any slot of his character inventory (isn't necessary that is placed in the [[Credit Card]] slot of his suit), otherwise any attempt to trade will return an error message with "You do not have enough money to complete this transaction!".
	* If a character has '''more than one''' [[Credit Card]], the trade will use the last in the inventory order.		* If a character has '''more than one''' [[Credit Card]], the trade will use the last in the inventory order.
	* You can connect more than one [[Vending Machine]] or [[Vending Machine Refrigerated]] connected to the same [[Landing Pad]].		* You can connect more than one [[Vending Machine]] or [[Vending Machine Refrigerated]] connected to the same [[Landing Pad]].

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2026-03-08T17:24:30Z

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	[[Category:Trading]]		[[Category:Trading]]
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	{{Warning\|This page currently contains some outdated information.}}		{{Warning\|This page currently contains some outdated information.}}
	== About == ~~<!--T:1-->~~		== About == [[File:Trader Preview.png\|800x494px\|A Trader]]
	[[File:Trader Preview.png\|800x494px\|A Trader]]
	<br>[[Traders]] are NPCs that can be called via a [[Computer]] with a [[Motherboard (Communication)]] connected to an aligned small satellite dish, [[Satellite Dish]], or large satellite dish.		<br>[[Traders]] are NPCs that can be called via a [[Computer]] with a [[Motherboard (Communication)]] connected to an aligned small satellite dish, [[Satellite Dish]], or large satellite dish.
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	There are additional 9x9 traders as well in the latest update. The above traders are accurate to the trade update V version. (except for the modded ''Deluxe'' versions.)		There are additional 9x9 traders as well in the latest update. The above traders are accurate to the trade update V version. (except for the modded ''Deluxe'' versions.)

	== Requirements == ~~<!--T:2-->~~		== Requirements == To call a [[Trader]] the following things are necessary:
	To call a [[Trader]] the following things are necessary:
	* A [[Landing Pad]] area at least of size 3x3. Bigger landing pad = bigger shuttles up to 9x9.		* A [[Landing Pad]] area at least of size 3x3. Bigger landing pad = bigger shuttles up to 9x9.
	* With a [[Landingpad center]]. Mind the arrow for the shuttle approach/departure direction. They tend to approach at a 50 to 60 degree angle towards the pad.		* With a [[Landingpad center]]. Mind the arrow for the shuttle approach/departure direction. They tend to approach at a 50 to 60 degree angle towards the pad.
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	In order to sell gasses and liquids to traders, you will need to make sure the '''gas temperature''' in the [[landingpad gas storage]] has a comfy temperature prior to pumping it to your pad to trade. The gasses must be pumped in the appropriate temperature before the trader will accept the gas or liquid. Hover over the icon in the sell window to find out what the trader wants the temperature range to be. These vary between gasses.		In order to sell gasses and liquids to traders, you will need to make sure the '''gas temperature''' in the [[landingpad gas storage]] has a comfy temperature prior to pumping it to your pad to trade. The gasses must be pumped in the appropriate temperature before the trader will accept the gas or liquid. Hover over the icon in the sell window to find out what the trader wants the temperature range to be. These vary between gasses.

	== Notes == ~~<!--T:2-->~~		== Notes == * For trade a player should have [[Credit Card]] in any slot of his character inventory (isn't necessary that is placed in the [[Credit Card]] slot of his suit), otherwise any attempt to trade will return an error message with "You do not have enough money to complete this transaction!".
	* For trade a player should have [[Credit Card]] in any slot of his character inventory (isn't necessary that is placed in the [[Credit Card]] slot of his suit), otherwise any attempt to trade will return an error message with "You do not have enough money to complete this transaction!".
	* If a character has '''more than one''' [[Credit Card]], the trade will use the last in the inventory order.		* If a character has '''more than one''' [[Credit Card]], the trade will use the last in the inventory order.
	* You can connect more than one [[Vending Machine]] or [[Vending Machine Refrigerated]] connected to the same [[Landing Pad]].		* You can connect more than one [[Vending Machine]] or [[Vending Machine Refrigerated]] connected to the same [[Landing Pad]].
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	<br> [[Satellite_Tracking\|This]] is an example of tracking setup with a [[Integrated Circuit (IC10)]] code for automate the process.		<br> [[Satellite_Tracking\|This]] is an example of tracking setup with a [[Integrated Circuit (IC10)]] code for automate the process.
	<br> Alternatively on this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLMuhO9CLZc Youtube Video] there is a good explanation by Saddamo De Beers. (outdated)		<br> Alternatively on this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLMuhO9CLZc Youtube Video] there is a good explanation by Saddamo De Beers. (outdated)
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	== Bugs ==		== Bugs ==

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 ==== Sells ====
-* Player can buy: Hand Sanitizer
+Player can buy:
-* Pill (medical)
+Hand Sanitizer, Pill (medical), HEMDroid Repair Kit, Box of Spray Cans, Box of Chemlights, Set of Road Flares, Filter (Carbon Dioxide), Water Bottle, Cereal Bar, Battery Cell (small), Duct Tape, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Flour, Egg Carton, Soy Oil, Milk, Chocolate Bar
 ==== Buys ====

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 === Appliance Trader ===
 ==== Possible Names ====
-* Galactic Gadgets,
+Galactic Gadgets, Orbitron Appliances, Stellar Systems Store, Space Savvy Solutions, Interstellar Innovations, Void Visions, Asteroid Appliances, Meteor Mechanics
-* Orbitron Appliances,
+==== Sells =====
-* Stellar Systems Store,
+* Microwave, Packaging Machine, Tablet Dock, Desk Lamp Left, Chemistry Station, Laptop, Dynamic Air Conditioner, Weather Station, Dynamic Generator, Dynamic Scrubber, Autolathe Construction Kit (Kit (Autolathe), Iron Sheet x2, Plastic Sheet x2, Cable x2, Screwdriver)
 ===== Buys =====

64.64.233.8 at 21:17, 21 December 2025

2025-12-21T21:17:21Z

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	\| Medium, MediumPlane \|\| MediumTrader \|\| 20 \|\| 100 \|\| 180-200 \|\| 60-120 \|\| 1200-1260 \|\| 30-60 \|\| 1.0 \|\| Yes \|\| No \|\| 5x5, 7x7_Plane \|\| 5x5:N/A, 7x7_Plane: 15		\| Medium, MediumPlane \|\| MediumTrader \|\| 20 \|\| 100 \|\| 180-200 \|\| 60-120 \|\| 1200-1260 \|\| 30-60 \|\| 1.0 \|\| Yes \|\| No \|\| 5x5, 7x7_Plane \|\| 5x5:N/A, 7x7_Plane: 15
	\|-		\|-
	\| Large, LargePlane \|\| LargeTrader \|\| 250 \|\| 5000 \|\| 6000-8000 \|\| 400-600 \|\| 1800-1860 \|\| 60-120 \|\| 1.5 \|\| Yes \|\| ~~Yes~~ \|\| 6x6, 9x9_Plane \|\| 6x6:N/A, 9x9_Plane:20		\| Large, LargePlane \|\| LargeTrader \|\| 250 \|\| 5000 \|\| 6000-8000 \|\| 400-600 \|\| 1800-1860 \|\| 60-120 \|\| 1.5 \|\| Yes \|\| No \|\| 6x6, 9x9_Plane \|\| 6x6:N/A, 9x9_Plane:20
	\|-		\|-
	\| Small \|\| ExoticsTrader \|\| 100 \|\| 5000 \|\| 6000-8000 \|\| 400-600 \|\| 1800-1860 \|\| 1200-2400 \|\| 0.5 \|\| No \|\| All \|\| 3x3 \|\| N/A		\| Small \|\| ExoticsTrader \|\| 100 \|\| 5000 \|\| 6000-8000 \|\| 400-600 \|\| 1800-1860 \|\| 1200-2400 \|\| 0.5 \|\| No \|\| All \|\| 3x3 \|\| N/A

64.64.233.8 at 21:14, 21 December 2025

2025-12-21T21:14:43Z

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	! ~~Tier~~ !! ID !! MinimumWattsVisible !! WattsToResolve !! MinimumWattsToContact !! SecondsToContact !! LifeTime !! DownTime !! BulkMultiplier !! PlaneChance !! HumanChance !! Pad Size !! ~~Max~~ Runway Size		! Type !! ID !! MinimumWattsVisible !! WattsToResolve !! MinimumWattsToContact !! SecondsToContact !! LifeTime !! DownTime !! BulkMultiplier !! PlaneChance !! HumanChance !! Pad Size !! Runway Size
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Close~~ \|\| ~~BasicTrader~~ \|\| 0 \|\| 10 \|\| 25-30 \|\| 20-30 \|\| 1200-1260 \|\| 30 \|\| 0.75 \|\| No \|\| No \|\| 3x3 \|\| No		\| Small \|\| UtilityTrader \|\| 0 \|\| 10 \|\| 25-30 \|\| 20-30 \|\| 1200-1260 \|\| 300-600 \|\| 0.5 \|\| No \|\| No \|\| 3x3 \|\| N/A
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Medium~~ \|\| ~~MediumTrader~~ \|\| 20 \|\| ~~100~~ \|\| ~~180~~-~~200~~ \|\| 60-~~120~~ \|\| 1200-1260 \|\| 30~~-60~~ \|\| 1.0 \|\| ~~Yes~~ \|\| No \|\| ~~5x5, 7x7~~ \|\| 15		\| Small \|\| BasicTrader \|\| 0 \|\| 10 \|\| 25-30 \|\| 20-30 \|\| 1200-1260 \|\| 30 \|\| 0.5 \|\| No \|\| No \|\| 3x3 \|\| N/A
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Far~~ \|\| LargeTrader \|\| 250 \|\| 5000 \|\| 6000-8000 \|\| 400-600 \|\| 1800-1860 \|\| 60-120 \|\| 1.5 \|\| Yes \|\| Yes \|\| 6x6, ~~9x9~~ \|\| 20		\| Medium, MediumPlane \|\| MediumTrader \|\| 20 \|\| 100 \|\| 180-200 \|\| 60-120 \|\| 1200-1260 \|\| 30-60 \|\| 1.0 \|\| Yes \|\| No \|\| 5x5, 7x7_Plane \|\| 5x5:N/A, 7x7_Plane: 15
			\|-
			\| Large, LargePlane \|\| LargeTrader \|\| 250 \|\| 5000 \|\| 6000-8000 \|\| 400-600 \|\| 1800-1860 \|\| 60-120 \|\| 1.5 \|\| Yes \|\| Yes \|\| 6x6, 9x9_Plane \|\| 6x6:N/A, 9x9_Plane:20
			\|-
			\| Small \|\| ExoticsTrader \|\| 100 \|\| 5000 \|\| 6000-8000 \|\| 400-600 \|\| 1800-1860 \|\| 1200-2400 \|\| 0.5 \|\| No \|\| All \|\| 3x3 \|\| N/A
	\|}		\|}
	</div>		</div>

172.103.5.103: 10.12.2025 has added insulated landing pad tanks.

2025-12-16T07:54:28Z

10.12.2025 has added insulated landing pad tanks.

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	Buying and selling is done '''per 100 moles'''.		Buying and selling is done '''per 100 moles'''.

	Both gas and liquid will store in your [[landingpad gas storage]] tank but must be removed and added by use of the appropriate landing pad atmospherics kits: [[landingpad liquid output]], [[landingpad liquid input]] for liquids and [[landingpad gas output]], [[landingpad gas output]] for gasses. Both will be stored inside [[landingpad gas storage]]. Multiple storage tanks will increase the maximum moles you can store on the pad. These tanks are ~~not~~ insulated ~~so you will need to build a room around the tanks~~ and ~~either vent~~ the ~~world air around it to~~ maintain ~~a vacuum or pressurize~~ it ~~to the holding temperatures you want to keep. At this time there is no way to insulate~~ the ~~pad other than this method~~. ~~(Update this if you have any additional information or ideas)~~		Both gas and liquid will store in your [[landingpad gas storage]] tank but must be removed and added by use of the appropriate landing pad atmospherics kits: [[landingpad liquid output]], [[landingpad liquid input]] for liquids and [[landingpad gas output]], [[landingpad gas output]] for gasses. Both will be stored inside [[landingpad gas storage]]. Multiple storage tanks will increase the maximum moles you can store on the pad. These tanks are insulated and the gas will maintain its temperature once the it enters the tank.

	Do not forget to '''flush''' your [[landingpad gas storage]] using [[landingpad gas output]] or [[landingpad liquid output]] if you want to export a different kind of gas or they will mix in your output line. You can setup a gas capturing system to capture gasses and filter out the various gasses after pumping it off your pad.		Do not forget to '''flush''' your [[landingpad gas storage]] using [[landingpad gas output]] or [[landingpad liquid output]] if you want to export a different kind of gas or they will mix in your output line. You can setup a gas capturing system to capture gasses and filter out the various gasses after pumping it off your pad.