Is there any way to have a unit follow a trade unit?

[Stalker0]

So, Trade routes are super useful....got it.

So I need to protect these bad boys, especially from aliens early on. Is there any way to setup units to automatically stay with the trade units?

 

[guczy]

So, Trade routes are super useful....got it.

So I need to protect these bad boys, especially from aliens early on. Is there any way to setup units to automatically stay with the trade units?

Nope
/addmoar

 

[ToothedBomb]

There's a building (I forgot which one. Maybe the fence thingy?) that has a quest going with it that gives you the option to protect any trade route against aliens without needing to guard them.

 

[Jimbo30]

Yep, Ecology tech lets you build an ultrasonic fence, after which you'll get a quest which allows you to cover your trade vessels with it as well, rendering them immune to aliens.

 

[bhavv]

Yea get a fence built in your capital asap if you're going heavy on trade. Its an early tech and lets you trade without worry once you get the quest for it.