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v0.248.0March 21, 2026
- New smuggling career path: customs NPCs now patrol empire borders and scan cargo. Evade them using scan resistance, cloaking, smuggling skill, or by finding gaps in their coverage.
- New quest chain at Treasure Cache Trading Post introduces smuggling mechanics and offers a non-combat path to pirate reputation.
- Dynamic smuggling missions available at pirate stations and select empire stations: supply chain logistics, contraband delivery runs, and black market requests.
- Contraband can now be sold at empire markets based on smuggling skill level. Higher skill unlocks higher-level markets.
- Four new customs ship classes with distinct empire personalities and dialog.