Law and contraband
How station security works, what is prohibited and what smuggling can cost you.
After every docking, station security may scan your hold once. The chance of an inspection depends on the security level.
Prohibited goods
Combat stimulants, weapon components and classified data. They are expensive, and Shadow Network contracts pay generously to haul them. But it is a risk.
Jurisdictions
| Station | Security | Scan chance | Fine per tonne | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF-01 | high | 65% | 280 CR | Frontier Authority |
| RS-02 | moderate | 35% | 190 CR | Rim Collective |
| AX-03 | moderate | 50% | 230 CR | Free Traders |
| TR-04 | moderate | 35% | 190 CR | Rim Collective |
| KY-05 | high | 70% | 300 CR | Frontier Authority |
| MR-06 | moderate | 40% | 210 CR | Free Traders |
| IX-07 | high | 60% | 280 CR | Frontier Authority |
| SB-08 | low | 0% | — | Shadow Network |
SB-08 in Sable scans nobody. It is the main source of contraband, which then has to be smuggled through stations with inspections.
If you are caught
- Illegal cargo is confiscated, and if it was contract cargo, the contract fails.
- The fine equals the illegal tonnes times the local rate, but never more than the credits you have.
- The local authority’s reputation drops by
6 + 2 × tonnes, but by no more than 20.
Planned
Different prohibited lists in different systems, scanners and concealment gear, bribes, wanted status and patrols.