I still have quite a bit of info to post for the game rules as well as info about the Frontier so I will use this thread to keep you updated.

There is a map of the Frontier posted in the Main Game Map.

The Game Wiki (link should be top right corner of the page) has a page with a limited Frontier History which will give you some basics for this setting.

The Frontier page of the Game Wiki has a list of Star Systems and Planets and will eventually have links for all the planets with a bunch of info about each planet and I will gradually expand these entries to include more info about what kind of resources are available or in demand in each system etc

The set up for this kind of game will take a while but we can work at your own pace folks as much of this game will essentially be a solo game.

OK guys, once you have completed character generation for your CEO, the next thing to start looking at is where you want to set up your Head Office as well as any subsidiary offices.  To help with that there is a Frontier Map in the Main Game Map:
Link back to this game

In the Game Wiki I am working on the details for each star system, if you look at the table on this page:
http://wiki.rpol.net/?edit=77567/the_frontier
Some helpful information includes the size of the planetary population (Heavy, Medium, Light or Outpost).  Passenger Liner operations will be more successful in star systems with Heavy populations and there is the potential to run System Ships (cheaper to operate) in star systems with more than one inhabited planet.

The dominant Trade industries are also listed on this table which may help you decide where to put mining operations, agricultural ships or freighters.

I will continue to expand this part of the Game Wiki with more details on each Planet or Star System over the next few days.  I will also start expanding the details for each type of Business Operation when guys are ready to get into the nitty gritty a bit more :)

Spaceliners

I have just posted a bunch of info on Spaceliners here: link to a message in this game

So far I only have one dedicated ship design for Space Liners, it is a Hull Size 6 (smallest possible) space ship, so it can only operate in systems with more than 1 planet and travel between planets.  This is opposed to a star ship which can travel between star systems.  As soon as I have put together a basic design for a star ship (which just needs better engines) I will post that info ASAP.

Using the Main Map and the Game Wiki http://wiki.rpol.net/?id=77567/The%20Frontier you can start figuring out where you want to set up your Passenger Liner business.  You will want a Main Departures office, and then figure out what route you want to operate and if you want offices on other planets along that route.

OK got quite a bit done today :)

Basic info on Agriculture: link to a message in this game

Mining: link to a message in this game

Freight Hauling: link to a message in this game

And little on Hostile Takeovers: link to a message in this game

I've also now finished adding all the star systems and planets here: http://wiki.rpol.net/?edit=77567/the_frontier

Before we get overwhelmed with customized ships I am thinking we might start the game with each player having a basic Passenger Liner, Ag Ship, Freighter and Mining Operation for the first month, so everyone gets to work through the basics for each of these business options.  Once you al some experience with each of these, at the start of the second month you can order custom ships or more of the basic models, or even add Yachts or Privateers to your fleets.