Commercial services provide the structure around which the economy grows and flows. Providing these services requires quite a bit of initial investment but can make a person excessively rich over time. Or not; well over 90% of all businesses fail within the first decade, taking the investors and the original owner with them. Characters might well want to purchase access to one or more of these services during the course of their activities. The need for communication, manufacturing or the transport of goods continues despite all events.

Luxury goods and services are, for the most part, completely useless to most characters. But someone will always find a use.

Characters will both buy and engage in the offering of professional services. These services, ranging from piloting a spacecraft to cleaning the floor of a diplomat’s rooms, allow individuals and corporations to access skills they might not ordinarily possess. Commercial services tie directly to most skills and especially the Profession skill. Characters may hire services as they would purchase any other item or contract on the open market. The cost of a service depends on the relative rarity of the skill and their effective skill level. Modestly difficult, commonly available skills cost very little to hire. Highly unusual skills cost quite a lot, especially at the high levels of craft such specialists display. The following section provides basic information about the services including: name, availability and the cost for contracting to individuals of varying skill levels. The cost given does not include the cost for materials. When offering up a service most providers must post a bond. The amount of this bond typically equals the service provider’s yearly gross earnings. If the service provider fails to provide services as contracted the bond is forfeit, in addition to any fees legal authorities impose for breaking the contract.