Trading Posts are a new feature added to Daikoukai Jidai V. Constructing one on a chosen city enables the player to set up a foothold against hostile nations and reap additional benefits during their absence. Once a post has been established, a capable navigator must be appointed as director with other members serving as assistants. The assisting members can engage in minor trading, reduce the presence of pirates, or explore specified ruins. Although it is possible to relocate the trading post, doing so takes up heavy resources and time depending on the post's current level.