A silly pirate in the Sigma 13 system

[Fletcher]

All right, I was flying to New Berlin looking for a bounty, I went through the Sigma 13 system, pirate galore right? I expected that in my Bounty Hunter tagged ship, I'd expect trouble. I wouldn't be angry about it.

Then I cam across an Outcast IFF ship, it was a Raven's Talon, right outside Gas Miner Naha. Odd as though it was, he didn't shoot right away which I expected, so I just moved towards the next trade lane, not under cruise. I thought he wouldn't attack since he didn't even twitch. Next thing I know, he disrupts the lane. Oh and to remind you, I'm in a Hammerhead at this time... Here is the rundown of what was said: (This isn't word for word but whats said is close enough

Outcast Pilot - Slater, halt!
Slater (me) - Oh?
Outcast Pilot - 1 mill plz
Slater - Excuse me?
Outcast Pilot - You have cargo, I can tax you.
Slater - Excuse me? Outcast, this is my personal equipment pilot, this stuff keeps my ship running. I have no business with you, I only attack pilots I am paid to attack, but if you attack me I will defend myself. (Just to let you guys know, I usually fly with food, engine components and fuel to RP)
Outcast Pilot - But you have cargo, that makes you a trader I can tax you.
Blood Dragon Pilot - Outcasts? Where?
Slater - I am no trader, do I have a trader ID? No, am I a transport? No. I am leaving now.
Outcast Pilot - Your not going anywhere (Shoots lane then attacks me)
Slater - All right, but pirating me outside Naha isn't the best mind. (Cunningly letting the Dragons know where he's at)

A battle set loose, this guy had pathetic aim yet powerful equipment. I ripped his shields up and outmaneuvered him, I just didn't have enough firepower at the time. I predicted a death. Then suddenly the Blood Dragon pilot arrives.

Blood Dragon Pilot - Ooh, I have a choice! Who to attack?

He just stood there for a few seconds then...

Blood Dragon Pilot - Outcasts take priority!

He attacked the Outcast, both of us combined led to the destruction of the Outcast, pretty quickly. After the battle I immediately stopped my ship, I knew I was doomed if I engaged the Blood Dragon.

Slater - I take it I better pay you then? I am outclassed here.
(after a while)
Blood Dragon Pilot - I take it your a proper bounty hunter then?
Slater - I only attack criminals I get paid to. Thats my way.
Blood Dragon Pilot - You can go then, keep the money. But we best part ways
Slater - Agreed, and thank you.
Blood Dragon Pilot - No problem.

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The moral of the story is, why in hell would you pirate a fighter!? I mean a million from one pilot?! In a fighter? If I was in a freighter or higher fair enough, but a fighter? As I saw him try to 'tax' me, I looked at my screen is disbelief, wish I had a picture of that.


Pirates all over, use some sense! I am sure this is just an isolated incident.:laugh:

Thoughts?

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