Introduction

It was his third day at the Institute and already he had gathered a name for himself as a troublemaker, but being a Civire it was expected and most paid him little attention. He left his room walking the massive hallways of the Science and Trade Institute School in the Amsen system. Today was different however, as he entered his class for trade basics with the other students a different lecturer was at the front of the room fumbling through a number of papers.
“Who’s this guy and where’s Tezek?” One of the other students said, without another word the man gestured for the students to come forward.
“Greetings, I’m Tegra and I’ll be replacing Tezek today” he said. “Where’s Tezek?” a student asked but the man turned and began transferring some documentation and schematics to the students Neocoms ignoring the comment.
“Today is the last day of your life. From tomorrow you begin your new lives as traders, you will deal in lucrative contracts and wares from all empires and learn to turn these to your advantage. I will teach you what you need to know to be successful and you will gather the ire of your peers; always remember law is subjective and you will use it to your betterment. ”
While cautious he listened closely, this was no ordinary teacher and anything to gain an edge up would be an advantage…
The details
Welcome to “The Tools of a Trader” this is a primer guide for EVE Online and provides useful information for new and aspiring Traders in EVE. While it won’t tell you what to make money off, it will give you the principals and skills needed as a core to develop your skills and grow substantial wealth. With that in mind please read on. This first article will discuss the very basics and two more will follow delving into mid level progression and top end.
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