Hello SectorLords! We are getting close to Steam Next Fest! I will be releasing an updated demo prior that will contain an additional tutorial scenario covering Scanning Anomalies, Deep Scans, Port Discoveries, Faction Diplomacy, the Codex, and Colonization! It will be more guided rather than free flow like the first tutorial mission, just to get you familiar with the mechanics so you can hop right into a full game without spending alot of time.
Black Markets are places where the illicit economy operate, but not every port has a Black Market presence and must be discovered by docking at a port and looking around. You start off by accepting smuggling missions which both increase your black market standing and conversely can affect your faction standing if caught by customs patrols. Increasing your black market standing unlocks higher reward missions and the occasional unique item reward, either the ability to purchase a unique pirate ship or upgrades.