Merchant Freighter

The Merchant Freighter is the most efficient trading vessel in the fictional Tradewars 2002 universe. It is as fast as a Scout Marauder but carries more holds, fighters, and shields. However, it has much lower combat odds (0.8, compared to 2.0), making it vulnerable to attack.

The Merchant Freighter is inexpensive and a favorite choice of new players, since the Merchant Cruiser can be traded in for it on the first day of play.