Meridian4 today announced that they have signed a publishing agreement with Hermitworks Entertainment Corporation for Space Trader – Merchant Marine. Players assume the role of Space Trader in an alternate future universe. Their goal is to make as much money possible within a time limit. Players make money by leasing cargo ships, traveling to planets and trading with merchants. Merchants trade anything from iron ore to organs, finding successful trade routes between these merchants is the skill of the Space Trader. A playable demo can be found here, while new screenshots have found their way in our gallery.