Opposition considers ship capability and combat history
May 9, 2019 9:44:51 GMT -5
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Post by pendell on May 9, 2019 9:44:51 GMT -5
The star trader has rep with factions, so clearly the rest of space is at least SOMEWHAT aware of their history.
So shouldn't the pirates have a certain degree of survival instinct built in?
"Well, here we are in a scout cutter. We've just encountered a sword battle cruiser with twice our guns and twice our crew. What's more , this ship is known to the faction -- a legendary crime lord who made her name killing faction pirates, 147 at last count."
"let's loot her."
"Sure, why not? What could go wrong?"
I would suggest that small-fry pirates and bounty hunters would be more willing to peacefully depart even if the target is a faction enemy, if the odds of success are obviously low. Equally, this should mean more high-level pirates and bounty hunters should pursue the target in the hopes of big reward and bigger name. Fewer curbstomps, more challenge.
Respectfully,
Brian P.
So shouldn't the pirates have a certain degree of survival instinct built in?
"Well, here we are in a scout cutter. We've just encountered a sword battle cruiser with twice our guns and twice our crew. What's more , this ship is known to the faction -- a legendary crime lord who made her name killing faction pirates, 147 at last count."
"let's loot her."
"Sure, why not? What could go wrong?"
I would suggest that small-fry pirates and bounty hunters would be more willing to peacefully depart even if the target is a faction enemy, if the odds of success are obviously low. Equally, this should mean more high-level pirates and bounty hunters should pursue the target in the hopes of big reward and bigger name. Fewer curbstomps, more challenge.
Respectfully,
Brian P.
