A pirate in a light fighter, especially a Mk1 light fighter, can't make squat unless they find a particularly stupid or generous trader to pirate. Most trading ships could easily blast a Dagger out of the sky, especially if they're using fighter turrets. I like the updated advancement rules.
One question: How do you expect people to keep a Lane Hacker Pilot in their cargo hold at all times? Only way to get them is to blow up Lane Hacker NPCs...