POLITICS

The groups that make up the society of Misplaced Optimism.

How to offend the factions and get on their "Enemies List". And, how to get off that list.

How to get back on everyone's good side no matter what you've done. The famous "double-amnesty" technique is discussed here.

How to deal with the special hitmen sent out by Gangs, the Police, and loan sharks.

Here's Libelnon's method for getting rid of the pesky rivals that try to kill you when you play Hardwar as The Dealer.

How to identify a pilots occupation with sight alone according to the Moth being flown and how it is outfitted.

TRADE & TRADING

A solid overview as to how the economy on Titan works and how you can manipulate it.

No matter what you do, your income will depend on buying and selling.

A very complete list of all items available on Titan along with who makes them and who buys them. This zipped file includes both an Excel .XLS file and a text version.

A complete listing of all available trade items on Titan with average and relative prices. Get Zaznorf's Excel spreadsheet of these items here.

A database of which businesses buy and sell what items.

Some good, reliable trade routes to get you up and running quickly. Provided by the many Loyal and Greedy pilots who come to this site.

Nar Sluke is the supreme trader. Here's a page of his best tips. Check out his site.

timski's method of getting off to a solid start as a trader.

OCCUPATIONS

The keys to riches in Misplaced Optimism. An overview of the core occupations and thier related skills.

How to be a successful Scavenger.

Not only is bounty hunting needed to gain faction amnesty, it's profitable, too. It's the only way to make money if you don't have a pod and drone.

Kill 'em and take their stuff. This age-old profession takes on a very realistic tone on Titan. A pirate must be and expert in all fields -- especially dogfighting, trading, and getting amnesty.

The first of three pages of my best pirating techniques.

HANGARS

How to get all of the pirate hangars in the game except for those in Haven and Midway. When you buy these hangars, pirates can't spawn from them and you have fewer pirates.

Experienced tips on how to buy a lot of hangars and how the real estate system on Titan works.

Some of the proven favorites in Misplaced Optimism.

MANUFACTURING

How to get manufacturing machinery, install it in your hangar, and set it up for production.

What you'll need to manufacture different items. Includes specific recipies, costs, and the average margins you can expect. Essential for pricing.

Strategies for locating your manufacturing hangar(s) and pricing your goods. Learn to corner markets and exploit (and create) shortages.

MAPS

Interactive Maps of Titan to help you find where you need to go.

Detailed maps of Titan.

A plain, unmarked map of Titan that you can use to make your own detailed map.