So, hypothetically, if I wanted a transport for pirating in, would the Akegata (hypothetically) be a decent choice, as opposed to the "traditional" mainstays such as the Pirate Transport and the Pilgrim?
Hypothetically. It's not like I actually want one.
You could, hypothetically take any hypothetical transport, take up hypothetical residence outside a hypothetical station, pew the hypothetical crap out of any hypothetical npc transports which hypothetically may show up and are too hypothetically stupid to hypothetically cruise away, then hypothetically dock right there and hypothetically dump your hypothetical haul for a big hypothetical profit. Hypothetically.