Frame Shift Drive similar to Elite: Dangerous
We need a way to add a RISK to what is already very safe to do at the moment in SE1. This adds depth to the game for both singleplayer and multiplayer.
Enter (the idea of) FSDs. Pirates naturally want to intercept anyone who is carrying precious goods in the game but that's impossible in SE1 due to the nature of the jump drive being an instant jump and practically invisible. With FSDs, players will be able to see other players who are in transit to a destination and intercept them for their goods.
Naturally, this also adds an additional mechanic for gameplay in singleplayer for players who want to play either traders or pirates. NPCs will be able to tail a player in transit and shake them down for goods. Players will be able to play as a pirate and shake down NPCs for goods.
You can still keep the long distance fast jump but only for other sectors.
Of course this also needs many considerations in the system like an easily accessible eject (selected) cargo button, a cargo hold scanner, an FSD interceptor, etc much like what Elite already has.
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