Shop Terminal
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Docking Registry
Provides a live manifest of ships currently docked or scheduled to arrive. Displays key details to help you anticipate the type of customers and goods they may be seeking.
- Ship Name
- Faction or Operator (if public)
- Advertised Purpose (fuel, research, layover, trade)
- Passenger/Crew Count
- Origin and Destination (or “Classified” if hidden)
- Docking Duration (ETA until departure)
- Key Notes (e.g., carrying survey team, livestock in cargo, crew on shore leave)
Station Bulletin Board
A community and news feed for the station, containing information and opportunities that can affect customer traffic or demand.
- General announcements (maintenance, dock closures, market days)
- Trade offers (requests for specific goods or quantities)
- Events (research symposiums, dock races, faction celebrations)
- Rumors (smuggler sightings, nearby anomalies, political tensions)
Shipment Management
Tracks the status of your ordered stock and special deliveries, helping you plan your store’s displays and respond to supply issues.
- Incoming shipments (ETA, source, quantity)
- Backordered or missing items
- Special rare‑item shipments linked to Patron requests
- Rush order option for faster delivery at extra cost
Secure Comms
A channel for official communication with key characters who cannot visit in person.
Mostly used for business matters and station‑recorded correspondence.
- Receive formal messages from Patrons or Locals about orders or product needs
- Story updates or event invitations that are part of station records
- Product requests sent remotely
- Optional reply function for professional responses
Customer Reviews
A “Yelp‑like” station review feed where visitors rate and comment on their experience in your shop. Reviews are public and persistent.
- Star Ratings & Comments: Customers leave feedback after visiting, visible to anyone on the station network.
- Positive Impact: High ratings increase reputation, attract more traffic, and may trigger visits from specific ships.
- Negative Impact: Low ratings reduce trust, deter certain customer types, and can lower daily foot traffic.
- Persistent Reputation: Past reviews remain visible, forming a permanent track record.
- Driver for Engagement: Encourages keeping displays stocked, arranging good flow, and avoiding blocked paths or poor service.