Meridian4 and Hermitworks Entertainment Corporation today announced that Space Trader - Merchant Marine has reached Gold status and will begin appearing online and in retail stores in the next couple of weeks. 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.