I agree trade and npc traffic to and from M7 would enhance the game.

I'll stick by my -1 to the OP as I think it would make the game less fun, even at an un-Guild Softwarelike minimal volume.

it would be way too easy for a guilds and individual players to place mines around m7 and collect trident parts from the npc's. M7 would need a good strike force and these convoys would need better escorts that actually stick together and fight.

-1 with the current mechanics

Being able to interrupt people's ability to restore their trident via trade blockades would be interesting.

@ Pizzasgood If this is put in place people will just stockpile the necessary widgets like they do for other purposes now. I do agree it would make the game better to be able to have an impact through blockades or piracy.