Fly your starship to any part of the galaxy and to any planet. Collect beacons on the planet surface. Beacons offer missions, points, credits, minerals and possibly fuel. Collect all beacons on a planet for extra points/credits.

Your mission as starship captain is to explore and map the galaxy for the IGDB (Intergalactic Database). Use your local and galaxy map to help you accomplish your mission or just fly by the seat of your pants.