Where to begin with courier/parcel contracts?

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Where to begin with courier/parcel contracts?

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I want to make a name for myself, taxiing some items around. I left Lave to a Corporate, Democratic and Confederacy state. The main stations did not have jobs on offer... or when they did, more experienced pilots were needed.

So where should one go to begin these contracts?
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Re: Where to begin with courier/parcel contracts?

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You gotta build your courier rep before you get offered more, and better, contracts - takes a little time.
Where doesn't really matter at first, although the longest runs will be found at the rim worlds.
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
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And some won't be offered until you have a good reputation and plenty of combat experience.
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I think that it is probably best to start with some low-profit, safe contracts rather than the long haul/high risk ones, as the more deadlines that you miss, the more your reputation will drop.
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Re: Where to begin with courier/parcel contracts?

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My problem is that I can't find any contacts offered, anywhere. It always says they're looking for more experienced pilots. How are we supposed to get any experience of we can't get a single contract?
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Re: Where to begin with courier/parcel contracts?

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[game-in-the-head mode] The dread god Finagle has got you on the run - you need to fox him. Go loiter in the aegis, dive into the first wormhole cloud you see, and dock wherever it takes you. [/game-in-the-head mode]
I would advise stilts for the quagmires, and camels for the snowy hills
And any survivors, their debts I will certainly pay. There's always a way!
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