Manufacturing coming to the game? (Possible Argo MCV with 3.18)

[Zyllah]

The Endevour has 2 modules that relate to production. The research module which is capable of cataloging new experimental data as well as producing cutting edge compounds and the supercollider which is an elaborate overclocking facility. It includes a pair of ‘white room’ workbench labs ideal for tweaking and overclocking ship components, like weapons or thrusters, pushing them to their theoretical limits. Maybe this is the first step of a production chain now that mining is well tested. As far as the in-game lore goes, that wouldn't be hard to work, ie., you pay a licensing for each unit produced, maybe it's high enough that you can't compete in core systems but away from the core system the manufacturer still makes money from collected fees but doesn't need to deal with shipping or the added risks.