The year is 3018. Man has spread across the galaxy with the help of the Alcubierre drive, making it possible to travel faster than light, and has terraformed and settled many of the planet systems in closest vicinity to earth. Spaceships travel back and forth between the planets along Space Lanes carrying passengers, equipment and a wide array of different goods that are in demand.
You have decided to try your luck in this booming business where it is possible to earn a small fortune in little or no time, but it is also accompanied by a certain degree of risk. Although the authorities fight to keep the Space Lanes free from debris, pirates and aliens, from time to time Transport ships go missing without a trace. You now find yourself looking for your first haul at Terra station – a gigantic space station hovering over the Earth where millions of tons of different cargo switches hand every day.
Space Lane Trader is first and foremost a game of trade. Buy goods, transport it where demand is high, collect your money and see your fortune grow.
However, you can also turn to piracy and attack your opponents in order to achieve your goals.
The aim of the game is to earn a set sum and return to a pre-determined location with proof of your newly acquired wealth.
You start the game with a character and a ship of your choice. As the game progresses you will earn experience points, with which you can unlock abilities for your character. You can also upgrade your spaceship with better equipment or buy a bigger and better ship.