Ok, so I have been trying Crossfire for a few days now (actually, I already tried it years ago, but nvm that). I rather enjoy the trading part, so I got myself an APC freighter. Just threw a couple of Nomad energy cannons on the thing as to avoid problems with energy drainage. NPC's are no problem (so far), however I am sure I wouldn't stand a chance in PVP. So I figured I'd try the trading part more. First thing I noticed is that there is no true Traders clan. There is one Mercenary/Trader clan, but beside having a member cap of 20, it also seems to be mainly PVP oriented.
So I take it the Crossfire mod in general is mainly PVP oriented. Nevertheless, for now I will look into trading. Next obvious step would be a train. However, I understand one is not supposed to dock with it. I can not really find any info on this "mooring" though. How does it work? Can you load the train while mooring? Do you need another player with a Heavy Lifter or some such to load it while you are moored? Is that even possible? How do you unload?
Also, how active are the clans? So far I have met one pirate and one cop. Also the system you get the APC Freighter from is supposed to be a clan system, but I have yet to see anyone from that clan online. I'm not entirely sure on the rules here, but I just went and bought the Freighter. I don't see why I should have to wait for one of the clan members to come online for that. For all I know none of them are playing anymore.