Getting enough materials.

[Vlodril]

I am where the proxima needs to be build part of the story but it needs hangar module 3 and hun 2 thats 130k of ore i have something like 40. takes quite a while to get too so is there some way that i am missing you can gather materials fast? i tried going to an asteroid and using the torp that got me about 100.

[Burusagi]

I usually use those "Exchange material X for material Y."-tasks for what I need.

For some reason, I'm usually swimming in Gas while needing Ore and Materials so I trade that away for the one of the two I need the most.

[RedMonty]

While flying ships and shooting it up is the core element of the game, how far you progress and how quickly will depend on how much and how well you utilize the rest of the game features.

Capture territory, Construct modules, increase production thru research/ structure building, capture ships for materials, trade with other planets/factions for materials you have more excess of, trade cargo between planets/ stations for millions of credits at a time, enter trade deals with other planets/stations.

You will need a powerfull fleet for progession of the main quest line.

[Vlodril]

ok thats all i wanted to know thanks :)

[Comradovich]

In addition to the "trade X for Y" tasks Alcohol Fueled Brewtality mentions, you can also directly contact ambassadors via the map by clicking on a station. This allows you to do trade deals with them. I find it a bit hit and miss getting to one that has a material I actually want supplies of, but they're a good steady supply of it for a few weeks once you get that deal inked out. So far I've gotten Gladius to offer to clear out pirates for me, Advanced Arms will offer to increase my ship building speed, etc. Side missions grant a similar bonus, and are also available from ambassadors. As long as you finish the mission and that faction still likes you, they'll occasionally give you free stuff.

[zeko_i_mrkva]

Certain encounter quest gives you material too, try to discover which one :)