ALL Black Markets appear to be disabled! Reason???

[Jmanis]

Being "lawful" is a subjective concept in Elite

Not really. For me lawful == can you receive a bounty within that faction's jurisdiction for a crime. If not, then it's not a lawful faction.

It's not only factions, there's also the powerplay side impacting control/exploited systems, and hence the factions in the system, which even if favourable may be positively or negatively impacted by BM perks... like ALD (+5% bonus), Grom (BM closed), Antal (+10% bonus), Delaine (+10% bonus, +opening of BMs if not present).

In terms of gameplay, the description appear to be as a perk/positive effect (also by following the power "lore") but actually damages it indirectly because these negatively affect the faction(s) controlling the asset(s). Factions which are in most of cases "favourable" for the power... and it does look a nonsense to me. Apart for Grom, who does actually take it as benefit...

I don't really have much to add when it comes to powerplay, beyond its always been a half baked mess and isn't fit for purpose these days. Something something @Rubbernuke, but it's in dire need of an overhaul, including either coupling it tightly with the BGS, or not at all.

The current form, as you rightly point out, is an illogical mess. But base mechanics shouldn't be dragged down with the sinking ship of powerplay, imo.

 

[Rubbernuke]

Not really. For me lawful == can you receive a bounty within that faction's jurisdiction for a crime. If not, then it's not a lawful faction.

I don't really have much to add when it comes to powerplay, beyond its always been a half baked mess and isn't fit for purpose these days. Something something @Rubbernuke, but it's in dire need of an overhaul, including either coupling it tightly with the BGS, or not at all.

The current form, as you rightly point out, is an illogical mess. But base mechanics shouldn't be dragged down with the sinking ship of powerplay, imo.