Alternatively we could have space stations automatically disassemble wrecks in their service range, sending recovered materials to cities in the system. That way we just need to tow the wreck to a space station with a tractor beam.
I do however still like the idea of the cargo containers and lifepods also being ejected when a spacecraft is destroyed. Could do both really, have the wreck keep trajectory of the spacecraft, but have it eject lifepods and cargo containers towards the nearest solid celestial body.
I also really like the idea of offline avatars then appearing at a safely landed lifepod when they login, rather than in space where the ship was.
I do however still like the idea of the cargo containers and lifepods also being ejected when a spacecraft is destroyed. Could do both really, have the wreck keep trajectory of the spacecraft, but have it eject lifepods and cargo containers towards the nearest solid celestial body.
I also really like the idea of offline avatars then appearing at a safely landed lifepod when they login, rather than in space where the ship was.