1. Some of them are in places that make player interaction very hard
(in mining fields, close to JH or JG).
2. They have weapon platforms whit ridiculose amount of turrets on them.
3. They are supplayed with low cost commoditys..like 250c, 500c per unit.
-why would I pay pirate if I can lose only 250c per unit?
-if pirate demands cargo... 250c per unit is .... well 5k*250c = 1.25Mc ..
4. Barge-just this!!! If you have it you don't need any help to supplay base.
Soo what to do?
1. Remove bases from those spots please.
2. Let them eat lot of fuel (comoditys) when weapon platform turrets are on.
Some fuel that is not cheap and is hard to get.
3. Return old system with regular comoditys please.
4. Remove Barge from game.
Lords will rule their land as they see fit, and the serfs shall merely beg.