Skadhi1 wrote...
So, as long as we're looking at realism - you recall the Quarian slave girl, no doubt.
I wonder why the Quarians (or, at least, some Quarians) don't offer investment analysis services? Computer programs and VI would e perfect for the task, and they could then sell subscriptions.
Alternative - an air conditioned, environmentally controlled suit would be nice. I would pay a handsome price for one, and I'd imagine others would too. I wonder - why would the Quarians not create a cottage industry to do just that?
I'd suggest they don't have export-related industry on a large scale for a number of reasons:
a: anything they can do, most any other race can do just as well, and without health issues.
b: they're not a Council race. This probably causes tariff issues of some sort.
c: they're not looking to make money, they're looking to survive and there's no reason to get cosy with their position.
As for cottage industry, there apparently is such a thing: quarians selling trinkets at mass relays.