Npc trading station

Hi there, I wanted to ask about NPC stations. How they work, how I can make stations in my world by my self and place where I want them? And can I make this station with in game faction and auto selling/buying and contracts like other spawned? Is it possible?

 

Basically the trade stations allow you to purchase that factions goods, be it raw materials, components, weapons or even ships.

At the store you can buy the items available, same with the vending machine.
The atm allows you to deposit and withdraw credits.
The contracts offers you missions to earn some cash and faction rep.

I won't go into types of missions as they are pretty self explanatory, but if you do want to know more, please ask.

It is possible to make your own trade stations, it's a little complicated but not too bad, basically you need a shield generator to create a safe zone, there are a number of guides on the specifics and settings on YouTube.

You can join factions if your rep with then is high enough and you are not currently a member of a faction.

Hope this helps.