Cargo Trading - Revision history

Bronze: Link BR and JF; mention that you can adjust cratelimitmultiplier.

2026-09-04T17:06:17Z

Link BR and JF; mention that you can adjust cratelimitmultiplier.

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	This graph denotes the supported crate capacity of starships as they scale up in size. Larger ships can carry more crates than smaller ones. Warships have half the crate capacity of an equivalent tradeship.		This graph denotes the supported crate capacity of starships as they scale up in size. Larger ships can carry more crates than smaller ones. Warships have half the crate capacity of an equivalent tradeship.

	Blockade Runners (2x cargo) and Jump Freighters (3x cargo) can carry significantly more cargo than the graph would ordinarily state.		[[Blockade Runner\|Blockade Runners]] (2x cargo) and [[Jump Freighter\|Jump Freighters]] (7x cargo) can carry significantly more cargo than the graph would ordinarily state. You can adjust the Cratelimitmultiplier on it to see their values at different sizes.

	<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/t7scxwous7" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>		<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/t7scxwous7" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>

Bronze: oops forgot to remove ?embed so people can actually edit the cratelimitmult lol

2026-09-04T17:00:12Z

oops forgot to remove ?embed so people can actually edit the cratelimitmult lol

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	Blockade Runners (2x cargo) and Jump Freighters (3x cargo) can carry significantly more cargo than the graph would ordinarily state.		Blockade Runners (2x cargo) and Jump Freighters (3x cargo) can carry significantly more cargo than the graph would ordinarily state.

	<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/t7scxwous7~~?embed~~" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>		<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/t7scxwous7" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>

	[[Category:Manuals]]		[[Category:Manuals]]
	[[Category:Game Mechanics]]		[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

Bronze: Update graph with a MUCH COOLER graph <3

2026-09-04T16:58:53Z

Update graph with a MUCH COOLER graph <3

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	Blockade Runners (2x cargo) and Jump Freighters (3x cargo) can carry significantly more cargo than the graph would ordinarily state.		Blockade Runners (2x cargo) and Jump Freighters (3x cargo) can carry significantly more cargo than the graph would ordinarily state.

	<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/~~6omrarahhv~~" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>		<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/t7scxwous7?embed" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>

	[[Category:Manuals]]		[[Category:Manuals]]
	[[Category:Game Mechanics]]		[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

Bronze: Change link to mc wiki

2026-09-04T13:51:03Z

Change link to mc wiki

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	== Crates ==		== Crates ==
	Crates are [https://minecraft.~~fandom.com~~/~~wiki~~/Shulker_Box shulker boxes]. Shulker boxes do not have regular functionality on [[Horizon's End]]. Instead, they are used as crates for trading between trade cities.		Crates are [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Shulker_Box shulker boxes]. Shulker boxes do not have regular functionality on [[Horizon's End]]. Instead, they are used as crates for trading between trade cities.

	* Crates can be bought from [[Exporter NPC]]s in trade cities		* Crates can be bought from [[Exporter NPC]]s in trade cities

Eyrzeke: /* Graph */

2026-06-29T19:22:21Z

Graph

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	== Graph ==		== Graph ==
	This graph denotes the supported crate capacity of starships as they scale up in size. Larger ships can carry more crates than smaller ones. Warships have half the crate capacity of an equivalent tradeship.		This graph denotes the supported crate capacity of starships as they scale up in size. Larger ships can carry more crates than smaller ones. Warships have half the crate capacity of an equivalent tradeship.

			Blockade Runners (2x cargo) and Jump Freighters (3x cargo) can carry significantly more cargo than the graph would ordinarily state.

	<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/6omrarahhv" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>		<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/6omrarahhv" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>

Eyrzeke: /* Graph */

2026-06-29T17:47:38Z

Graph

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	== Graph ==		== Graph ==
			This graph denotes the supported crate capacity of starships as they scale up in size. Larger ships can carry more crates than smaller ones. Warships have half the crate capacity of an equivalent tradeship.

	<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/6omrarahhv" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>		<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/6omrarahhv" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>

	[[Category:Manuals]]		[[Category:Manuals]]
	[[Category:Game Mechanics]]		[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

Eyrzeke at 17:46, 29 June 2026

2026-06-29T17:46:22Z

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	Optimal trading strategy revolves around choosing a route that requires the least amount of jumps between destinations, since distance does not affect crate price, and choosing destination cities that you have not bought crates from yet, enabling you to pick up more crates without having to backtrack or make empty trips.		Optimal trading strategy revolves around choosing a route that requires the least amount of jumps between destinations, since distance does not affect crate price, and choosing destination cities that you have not bought crates from yet, enabling you to pick up more crates without having to backtrack or make empty trips.

			== Graph ==
			<iframe src="https://www.desmos.com/calculator/6omrarahhv" width="1000" height="500" style="border: 1px solid #ccc" frameborder=0></iframe>

	[[Category:Manuals]]		[[Category:Manuals]]
	[[Category:Game Mechanics]]		[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

Nicknme: /* top */ Copyedit, replaced: Horizon's End. → Horizon's End.

2026-06-26T05:23:40Z

top: Copyedit, replaced: Horizon's End. → Horizon's End.

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	'''Cargo Trading''' is a beginner-friendly way to earn credits (money) on Horizon's End. To start, you need a [[Starship\|civilian ship]] with sticky pistons to place crates on and a way to activate the sticky pistons using buttons, levers, etc.		'''Cargo Trading''' is a beginner-friendly way to earn credits (money) on [[Horizon's End]]. To start, you need a [[Starship\|civilian ship]] with sticky pistons to place crates on and a way to activate the sticky pistons using buttons, levers, etc.

	== Crates ==		== Crates ==

Nicknme: Copyedit, replaced: Horizon's End. → Horizon's End. (2)

2026-06-26T05:23:29Z

Copyedit, replaced: Horizon's End. → Horizon's End. (2)

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	== Crates ==		== Crates ==
	Crates are [https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Shulker_Box shulker boxes]. Shulker boxes do not have regular functionality on Horizon's End. Instead, they are used as crates for trading between trade cities.		Crates are [https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Shulker_Box shulker boxes]. Shulker boxes do not have regular functionality on [[Horizon's End]]. Instead, they are used as crates for trading between trade cities.

	* Crates can be bought from [[Exporter NPC~~\|Exporter NPCs~~]] in trade cities		* Crates can be bought from [[Exporter NPC]]s in trade cities
	* Crates can only be transported off planet when attached to a sticky piston		* Crates can only be transported off planet when attached to a sticky piston
	* They can then be given to an [[Importer NPC]] in the destination location for a profit		* They can then be given to an [[Importer NPC]] in the destination location for a profit

SherbetS at 19:03, 27 June 2025

2025-06-27T19:03:20Z

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	'''Cargo Trading''' is a beginner-friendly way to earn credits (money) on Horizon's End. To start, you ~~ideally want~~ a [[Starship\|civilian ship]] with sticky ~~pistons—to~~ place crates ~~on—and~~ a way to activate the sticky ~~pistons—using~~ buttons, levers, etc.		'''Cargo Trading''' is a beginner-friendly way to earn credits (money) on Horizon's End. To start, you need a [[Starship\|civilian ship]] with sticky pistons to place crates on and a way to activate the sticky pistons using buttons, levers, etc.

	== Crates ==		== Crates ==
	Crates are ~~standard Minecraft~~ [https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Shulker_Box shulker boxes]. Shulker boxes do not have regular functionality on Horizon's End. Instead, they are used for ~~buying and selling for profit~~ between trade cities.		Crates are [https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Shulker_Box shulker boxes]. Shulker boxes do not have regular functionality on Horizon's End. Instead, they are used as crates for trading between trade cities.

	* Crates can be bought from [[Exporter NPC\|Exporter NPCs]] in trade cities		* Crates can be bought from [[Exporter NPC\|Exporter NPCs]] in trade cities
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	Speak to the [[Exporter NPC]] in a [[Trade City]] to pick up crates. You can select crates based on the following criteria:		Speak to the [[Exporter NPC]] in a [[Trade City]] to pick up crates. You can select crates based on the following criteria:

	* Ore Type (~~primarily~~ cosmetic, decides the color of the crates)		* Ore Type (cosmetic, decides the color of the crates)
	* Destination City (where you ~~need to~~ deliver the cargo)		* Destination City (where you will deliver the cargo)
	* Price (the cost of the cargo)		* Price (the cost of the cargo)
	* Expiration Time (how long you have to deliver the cargo)		* Expiration Time (how long you have to deliver the cargo)
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	Once your crates are on your starship, make sure to Redetect the crates on your ship, and you are on your way to making some money.		Once your crates are on your starship, make sure to Redetect the crates on your ship, and you are on your way to making some money.

	When you land your starship in the ~~importing~~ Trade City, use your activating method (button, lever, etc.) to release the crates.		When you land your starship in the destination Trade City, use your activating method (button, lever, etc.) to release the crates.

	'''Tip: If you cannot use your button or lever, try activating your ship and using the button/lever to release the cargo, and release the ship to pick up your crates.'''		'''Tip: If you cannot use your button or lever, try activating your ship and using the button/lever to release the cargo, and release the ship to pick up your crates.'''

	==== Importing Cargo ====		==== Importing Cargo ====
	Bring your crates to the [[Importer NPC]] in the Trade City to deliver crates. In order to maximize profit, make sure you deliver '''all''' of the crates you bought to complete the order. You can, however, import across multiple trips.		Bring your crates to the Importer NPC in the destination Trade City to deliver crates. In order to maximize profit, make sure you deliver '''all''' of the crates you bought to complete the order. You can, however, import across multiple trips.

	When you successfully import, you will be taxed, receive payment for your crates delivered so far, and receive XP. Upon delivering the full cargo, you will see the resulting profit post-tax and initial crate cost in chat.		When you successfully import, you will be taxed, receive payment for your crates delivered so far, and receive XP. Upon delivering the full cargo, you will see the resulting profit post-tax and initial crate cost in chat.

	== Cargo Runs/Trade Routes ==		== Cargo Runs/Trade Routes ==
	'''Cargo runs''' refer to the process of cargo trading, and '''trade routes''' refer to "optimal" routes for a cargo run. ~~There is no defined "best" trade~~ route, ~~however~~, ~~since trade destinations change every day. An ideal trade route would reach every Trade City~~.		'''Cargo runs''' refer to the process of cargo trading, and '''trade routes''' refer to "optimal" routes for a cargo run.

			Optimal trading strategy revolves around choosing a route that requires the least amount of jumps between destinations, since distance does not affect crate price, and choosing destination cities that you have not bought crates from yet, enabling you to pick up more crates without having to backtrack or make empty trips.
	[[Category:Manuals]]		[[Category:Manuals]]
	[[Category:Game Mechanics]]		[[Category:Game Mechanics]]