This is the first time I've made a starship. Previously, I journeyed to the crashed one and used it. This time, the crashed one is on the polar ice-cap, so I decided to roll my own.
A couple of years ago, I was offered the location of an AI Persona Core for 1500 Silver. I didn't have that much on hand, so I lost my chance. I understand the opportunity comes around every two to four years (does this depend on difficulty settings?). That seems like a long time to wait with my starship finished except for that component. Is there no way to speed things up?
Call exotic trader caravan to you, visit other outlander settlements.
They can sell the a AI core too, small chance.
Change the reward option from quests, so you don't get standing/honor and more items instead, better chance for a core too.