If any unlawful faction got a capital ship, bigger than destroyer, for open use (Indy's free to buy it), then it means, that faction take next step from just unlawful gank, to strong organised groupe, with experienced lead and having enough resources to keep all stuf in tackt. Probably all those capital ships better be used for protection or in fight "from shelter" not for open fight against house military.
Using capital ships for pirating still big no-no :nono:Large transport ships, which are used by many corporations, sometimes, can defend themself from pirat on bomber or gunship. I doubt, that transports has any chance to escape from cruiser... not even talking about battleships.
Restrickt caps- move number last. Offical faction can restrict this usage, but not for indys. Reason, why you cant have a capital ship, just because you came to server late, and all slots are take its firstly unfair to all new players. If you want to have a capital ship- go ahead, but be ready to follow some noted rules and RP.