Rather than start a new thread, thought I would ask this here.
How can you tell in advance what the current human players are associated with.
For example - I drop out of cruise at the distress call - and I see 3 Cobras working together flying around. I realise I can silently observe their targets - but sometimes it is unclear - or then are just idling.
Choosing the opposite faction can result in an early red-ocking situation.
So in short - is there a quick way to ascertain what factions players have, without picking a side yourself - and without observing their actions?