You can "upgrade" the demo for 15 bucks too. I still have an account on E&B. On the Pegasus server, name is Dobbs (Terran Enforcer). You can make money fast with trade runs at most starbases (after you get out of the newbie area) just look for a trade vendor, he will have food stuffs and such. You click on the "Ask about trade routes" type response to get a list of what some different stations want that this vendor can sell. Basicaly he will tell you what you can profit on, gets good trade experience as well for levels and skill points.