MODULE:KNOWLEDGE-BASE■DATABASE:MARKET-ECONOMY■CLASS:UNRESTRICTED
STATE: BGS
Background Simulation Effects
Boom, Bust, Famine, Outbreak & War
Market Profile
Signal Summary
Background Simulation states can make a familiar station behave differently. Boom, bust, famine, outbreak, war, and infrastructure states all affect demand, supply, missions, and local priorities.
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Key Concepts
Boom - Often improves trade activity and can create strong market opportunities.
Famine or outbreak - Can drive demand for relief goods such as food or medical supplies.
Conflict - War and civil war shift attention toward combat, weapons, and military support.
Field Notes
A state-driven trade can be excellent until the state ends.
Route tools should show market update age and state context together.
Reference
| Signal | Value | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Relief state | Famine/outbreak | Often creates emergency demand. |
| Growth state | Boom | Can improve market activity. |