The pace of the game is far too slow. It takes ages to get anywhere. I cant spend hours flying to a station.

Press Turbo.

What's missing is a lot more interesting phenomena in between point A and point B. I think the distance is fine.

Did you pass Advanced Combat Training II?

As soon as you're done with training, buy a Centurion and never look back. The EC-89 is super slow...

+1 Niki

Well, once you level up trade and combat a bit you can purchase the fast charge cell, makes travel much faster. In the meantime scrounge a few hive fast charge cells, almost as fast.