I remember Alpha and Gamma having like 15 population at all times. There were guys like Monty(dont know the forum name) in that OC Dread who helped newbies with missions advices and sort in Alpha. And I remember making a modest profit on my Strota only from missions. But the server isnt dead only because of this. This is just another factor that needs to be changed. I for one am totally with all of you on the opinion that missions should not only be buffed twice, but the credit cards should be added to the missions. the 1 million ones from BSs, the 100.000 from cruisers/destroyers and 10.000 from fighters. Also buff the prices on the pilots and nomad remains.