This has been suggested in various forms many many times. The main reason why it should never be implemented is that it would completely negate a major early game mechanic. Ship cargo. You need to strategize your cargo limits. Which artifacts do I save? How many? How many modules can I keep uninstalled rather than selling them?
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[20:40] Wredz: just hacked a massive extremely rich minting planet from someone.. thats the best planet i ever hacked
[20:43] DarthFlagitious: is it spearmint or peppermint?