Hey. if the dev or anyone here that is currently playing this. I just started playing and I am sort of stuck in this grindy session. any good ways to make a large amount of credits in the game in a short amount of time?

One popular technique is to hire a mining specialist with a large cargo hold so you can pull in more rocks each trip.

yes, lots of ways

if you dont want to mine, you can start by making a bit by running scan missions and escort missions.
when you get some cash, check out the market for sell orders that you can afford. make sure their base is much higher than the seller's asking price. you can then sell those items directly to the station (at a huge lose) but for a profit.

i few of those can open up larger trades between stations for greater profit.

combat missions are risky early on, but the loot from raiders can be profitable as well.

One other way of making a quick buck initially, is scrap recycling - (buy cheap scrap at a station with a refinery, and just buy, recycle and sell - make sure you've got an expanded cargo bay).

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Now that I've played it a bit more, I think that the sell orders are TOO good for making money, once you've got over the initial hump - I went from 500k to 11 Mil in a round trip through the basic sectors - (Void Starcross and one sector away for each faction) - (just buy the items and sell them back).

Or you can very simple adjust save files to wanna see more of the game. i did that when i got a bit bored i just gave myself a shitload of money and skill points and its awesome to see a bit more of the game :). it was super simple to adjust. not gonna tell how but if you use brains you see its simple in this alpha part :)