Highlights.
NPCs will be used as both Price floors and price Ceilings in the economy in an attempt to keep things from getting too far out of balance.
One of the big things that they are working out is exactly how to implement the ability for players to trade directly between themselves.
While not explicitly said its the Merchantman I would say this would fit what we know of the ship perfectly.
"These dedicated ships may have better “presentation” or advertising ability to run true shops, vs just selling something out of the trunk of your Aurora. You would also be able to set up multiple shops on some of the bigger ships, with a variety of goods. Like a moving “space mall.” "
