This is why I decided to post, instead of just reporting, because its a grey area. I didn't want to have any names named, but anyways...
The problem is, while the trader got pirated, the destroyer was attacking the LPI in the area, keeping us from helping the trader. In my view it was violating the rule, but thats my opinion.
Also according to my screenshot both the destroyer and the trader were around 1k apart at the time of the incident. Assuming I was in the dead middle, it means the destroyer could have been 2k away, still easily in weapons range, IMO.
Personally I'd suggest that noone have cruisers or bbs anywhere close to a pirating event (have them on standby maybe to cover your fighters when they flee back to base, but not withing 20k of the pirating area) Its just too risky that you might accidentally break a rule.
Since the trader himself has no obvious problems, I certainly wont be reporting, but I will be keeping an eye on this destroyer in the future...
Iâll carry this flag
To the grave if I must
Because itâs flag that I love
And a flag that I trust
