Hi there,
In PvP it is possible to get starting capital relatively quickly to crew ships and buy guns by selling combat marks. This does not appear to be an available option in PvE. Starting capital is essential to getting players set up in their preferred modes of revenue, whether via raiding or trading. It may be advisable to either increase players' starting funds or set up a bank where players can get loans so as to kickstart merchant trade or get them out into the world on the redeemable ships.
Many thanks--