Cargo scanner

[SubV]

First, I'd like to thank everyone involved in creating the best Elite clone ever.

Here's my idea: a scanning device for shipping cargo. I think the detailed information on shipment isn't necessary. Such device may simply show the cargo status of target ship - 'empty', 'half-loaded', 'fully loaded' or 'carrying some prohibited goods' (i.e. narcotics, firearms etc).

That would be more than enough.

[Commander McLane]

One problem: Usually the cargo cannisters are only created randomly if the ship is blown up. So, as long as the ship still exists, neither the amount of its cargo nor the carco type are yet determined.