while its probably possible to copy that item under different names, - it would cause factions to play out their power-card on non factioned players. - right now, the license is a generic item - non related to a faction. when it said "liberty battleship license" - it won t take long till the liberty playerfaction "claims" it as their right to distribute - as a result, we have a playerfaction deciding upon others roleplay.
like i said above - handing out the licence should be mandatory! - it only serves the purpose to get into contact with the new pilot - and help him on his way - as opposed to having someone buy a battleship silently without ever uttering a word to the factions he affects.
it is not upon the factions to hold or deny the license, as holding it back would push the player in question into violating the server rules ( hence mixing up RP matters with server rule matters )
it is a gesture - nothing else. but nonetheless - an important gesture. - not to mention, one can "celebrate" it a little - deplyoing a battleship should be reason to celebrate - even if its a pirate battleship.
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