RP lines...

[tfmachad]

"To all ships in the New Berlin system, this is the Rheinland Military. State intentions in Rheinland space and report to Planet New Berlin for inspection."

I've "said" that line (and slight variations of it) so many times already I hardly realize anymore I'm typing it. And also...

"Failure to respond and comply will be taken as a hostile action and dealt accordingly."

"<character name>, this is your last warning, you will respond!"

And finally...

"<character name>, halt!"

Recently I decided not only to broadcast when a hostile is in system by simply saying some variation of "Hostile in system." But I'll also instruct the civilian ships to avoid certain areas or to "dock for cover" altogether.

"To all civilian ships, this is the military. There's a hostile ship inbound. Avoid <area> until further notice."

Anyway, Hans is the character I have more fun playing.

My trader, even though he usually pays pirates (if they make an effort) is a mouthy one. He'll always start a "conversation" in a pirating situation with something like this (specially if the pirate shoots first):

"Are you out of your mind? (Do you know how much it'll cost me to fix that damage?)"
"You people have no notion of economics. I better just quit the business altogether if I am to pay you that much" (this is usually when pirates come tax unreasonable amounts)

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