Barges still a thing?

[Shush Muppet]

Back before I took a break from FL, there was a bit of an overpopulation of barges in-game. I have an idea for an SRP request involving a barge, but before I go to all that trouble, I first want to make sure I am informed.

Firstly, since the wiki is so far out of date, are barges even given out anymore? Or have they been removed from the game entirely?

Secondly, I am aware that they are very slow and may have had their jumpdrive capabilities removed. What I would like to know is, what are the current capabilities of a barge?

Lastly, is there even a remote chance of a barge being granted to a character that does not belong to a player faction? Or am I just delusional?

I'm looking for information, not "barges are dead, don't waste your time".

Thanks!

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Characters:

Cory Walsh - Unknown
Ari Kova (Yaroslava Ivanov) - Active
Declan "Owen" Quinn - Active
Agent 1854 - M.I.A.

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