I am looking for ideas of things that rich characters can spend credits on besides capitol ships. I have just reached one billion and have no interest in a battleship. The only other really expensive items I can think of is Cap VII-VIII armor or trying out every large transport.
It would really be great if there were non-combat things you could spend a lot of money on. You should get something for your money. Some people have suggested that you should have to buy 'fuel' for your ships. But this is just a money sink, you dont get anything for it.
My first idea was that many (perhaps 1/2) bases would require you to buy 'docking rights' before you could could dock there. As your trader grew rich he/she could buy more docking rights and have more routes available. The trouble with this is that I don't see any way to do this 'in-game'. It would require the forums and that would be to much work/traffic and to easily abused.
So my proposal is a new MERCHANT faction or factions. (MERCHANTS-Venice, MERCHANTS-Rome, etc). These factions would all be initially hostile. The only way to land on their base(s) would be to purchase a VERY expensive bribe. Say 100-500 million. They could have some great trading deals, or even a few unique items.
Any other ideas for rich characters to quit hording that cash? Please tell us!
