Wow, learned that lesson the hard way too.

That "tragic stand-up comedy routine" analogy is painfully accurate. You'd think after enough encores they'd at least offer a residency program.

Salvage operations might look different if you consider non-scrap items. For instance, recovering data cores from corporate ships could fetch millions, covering fuel costs easily. I mean, there are rumors of salvage teams targeting wrecks for prototype tech or even cultural artifacts. The black market for such things is huge, so the economics aren't just about bulk metal. It's more like treasure hunting in space, where one big score changes everything. Idk, maybe it's just me, but that seems plausible.