Freighter Unlock?

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Maybe I'm missing it, but I thought the trade tree unlocked the trade module for ships. The only thing is that I skipped Trade and bartered for Advanced Trade. No trade module available. Is it further down the tree or something?
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
I'm pretty sure Trade is what unlocks them, might have to barter for it. It should be pretty cheap since you already have the next tech in the chain. I know the computer complains at me when I try to give him a tech that he already has the next in the chain of.

-Dewar
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
I think TRADE unlocks the module you can put on a ship to make a Freighter. You probably need to research some engine tech and maybe some life support tech to unlock the core freighter class.

Once you have TRADE, visit your stardock and see if you have access to the module. If so, you can make your own frieghter, even if you don't have good engines or life support. However, the range might not be sufficient to establish a good route.

Just a guess. I don't usually research trade until I have a few combat ships up, so I generally have some minimal engine and life support tech by then already.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
Hm... also could not unlock trade (or freighters) anywhere , but I played compain and I belived that they are locked in compain ...
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Yea, you can't just skip a tech and still get the benefits of that tech you skipped just because you have something more advanced.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Yeah, I figured it out by looking at the research tree. Trade unlocks the module, whereas the Advanced Trade gives you bonuses. I just figured that if I got more advanced trade tech, the module would be included. Not so.
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
This is in the sandbox games,if your playing campaign,it is cut out of the tech tree.