With all these ships flying around space, there is a lot of potential information and trade (or plunder) literally flying right by you. What’s a ranger to do about it? Strike up a conversation with any ship in your range if you wish, ask for advice, ask for a joint strike on a pirate or Dominator, demand they drop their cargo…whatever you wish. Just keep in mind that your actions will have ramifications - the local police may not like you “taxing” honest merchants in space. On the other hand, people will remember you fondly if you save them from a Dominator attack. You are not the only one in space with the ability to strike up conversations. The AI will sometimes hail you and even hail each other.