Proposal Discussion What should the Standard Space Captain Greeting be ?

When 2 Ships meet in Space - and one initiates contact - what do you think should be the standard reply ?


Greetings, Fire a warning shot, go for a critical hit ?


That first few seconds could be vital to your own survival.

What would you do ?
 
Don't shoot, I have Tea!


Arrrg! Ye scummy freighter, gies yer cargo or die in thar cold vacuum o space!

Greetings fellow commander!

Helloz, gimmi creditz, im new have no money I want a big ship to tradewith, creditz plz lolz

Today is a good day to die!

I'm not going to fight, but if you don't back the hell off, and fly away, I'll target your engines and weapons systems, blast your hairy backside to the dark side of the moon.

Da Shiong La Se La Ch'Wohn Tian.! (大象拉屎)
 

Sir.Tj

The Moderator who shall not be Blamed....
Volunteer Moderator
OY YOU!!! Seems to work well in our house. :D
 
"I am a spy on a secret mission that doesn't involve you so please ignore the large bounty and continue on your way" then turn and blast them out of the shy in order to fulfill your pirate dreams of looting everyone.

Actually I think that people will be more friendly but are always hovering over the accelerator or guns or both. The first thing people will check is the other persons rating/bounty and then ship size and probably ask "what are you doing here ?" Maybe give info like "I have an empty cargo hold as I am transporting a parcel" since you do not want to say that you are a pirate as they may fire on you, or a bounty hunter as they may have a bounty, or a trader with a full hold as they may turn to piracy.
 
Greetings unknown ship.

I am the ROU Pedant.

You appear to have forgotten to furnish me with the correct greetings protocols. Please transmit your designation and destination using the method outlined in Document 2540 paragraph 32c entitled "Harmonious Relationships During Chance Encounters With Neighbouring Civilisations"

If you are unaware of this universal protocol then I can transmi...

... Oh! He appears to have left.
 

Philip Coutts

Volunteer Moderator
"Prepare to die"

"My that's a big one" (directed to Anaconda pilots)

"This is Captain (insert name here), I come in peace" (done whilst powering up weapons and shields)

"Hello....what no you can't have my cargo" (directed to Liqua)

Or maybe just a nice friendly "Hello"
 
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