At random you can encounter a Polaris Zephyr named "Shade of Blue". This is a reference to a ship in the beta test of the game. It has extra weapons including a 200mm Rail Gun. The ship will remain blue when captured.
Complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding item.
Successfully complete a major story line to unlock four planets in the northwest part of the map. Go one jump to the right and one jump up from South Manchester. The planets correspond to the development team.
If you play the Vell-os missions and become one, onceyou get your telepathic ships (dart, arrow, javelin), you willbe paid double to transport passengers and cargo. People are willingto pay more for the use of a Vell-os craft.
Complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding ship.