Dear Traders,
I've tried to hold out for as long as I could and embrace the sacred ways of gentleman's piracy. I've had a never-shoot-first policy, I always wait a good 30 seconds for a response because some type slower than others, I have forgiven an initial boost or two away until you see I mean no harm, I've even spared the souls who tried to fight me and then later surrendered when their hull got low. I've seen all manner of shenanigans from those I pull over, from faking keyboard troubles until their drive is charged, to stalling me with friendly chatter and questions until authorities or friends arrive to help them escape.
But I'm afraid I can no longer abide by such docile ways. With the numbers of log offs (combat or otherwise) and straight up rude responses to my polite requests I've now seen (and it only seems to keep increasing!), I feel it is time to institute a more aggressive approach. For those that have enjoyed our little encounters as I have, and there have been so many I can't keep track of all your names, I apologize upfront for any forthcoming damages.
From here on out, I feel I must simply shoot first, hope to disable, and then resort to hatchbreakers. Alas, I have grown tired of seeing ships simply disappear while I'm waiting for a response, and the rude non-compliance, leading inevitably to destruction and frustration for both of us. If you could see some of the vile things I've been called... Truly, I don't want a murder bounty any more than you want to be murdered! But if we aren't going to be reasonable about my request for 10 out of your 400 vegetables, well then I guess I'll just have to blow out your frameshift, drives, point defense, weapons, and hatchbreak as much as I can get out of you. It will mean more lost cargo, and it will mean far more costly repairs. But a hungry pirate family has got to eat! You've all but forced my hand! No longer shall I be giving you traders the benefit of the doubt. From now on I feel I must assume you are all obstinate, pirate-hating runners who have no wish to engage in a simple friendly exchange.
To the one out of five who are as genial as I've tried to be, I sincerely appreciate your manner, but you have now been regretfully warned...
Yours truly,
A former gentlepirate
I've tried to hold out for as long as I could and embrace the sacred ways of gentleman's piracy. I've had a never-shoot-first policy, I always wait a good 30 seconds for a response because some type slower than others, I have forgiven an initial boost or two away until you see I mean no harm, I've even spared the souls who tried to fight me and then later surrendered when their hull got low. I've seen all manner of shenanigans from those I pull over, from faking keyboard troubles until their drive is charged, to stalling me with friendly chatter and questions until authorities or friends arrive to help them escape.
But I'm afraid I can no longer abide by such docile ways. With the numbers of log offs (combat or otherwise) and straight up rude responses to my polite requests I've now seen (and it only seems to keep increasing!), I feel it is time to institute a more aggressive approach. For those that have enjoyed our little encounters as I have, and there have been so many I can't keep track of all your names, I apologize upfront for any forthcoming damages.
From here on out, I feel I must simply shoot first, hope to disable, and then resort to hatchbreakers. Alas, I have grown tired of seeing ships simply disappear while I'm waiting for a response, and the rude non-compliance, leading inevitably to destruction and frustration for both of us. If you could see some of the vile things I've been called... Truly, I don't want a murder bounty any more than you want to be murdered! But if we aren't going to be reasonable about my request for 10 out of your 400 vegetables, well then I guess I'll just have to blow out your frameshift, drives, point defense, weapons, and hatchbreak as much as I can get out of you. It will mean more lost cargo, and it will mean far more costly repairs. But a hungry pirate family has got to eat! You've all but forced my hand! No longer shall I be giving you traders the benefit of the doubt. From now on I feel I must assume you are all obstinate, pirate-hating runners who have no wish to engage in a simple friendly exchange.
To the one out of five who are as genial as I've tried to be, I sincerely appreciate your manner, but you have now been regretfully warned...
Yours truly,
A former gentlepirate