First of all thanks for the feedback.
I can't speak on behalf of the other encounter you had in the 31, but it was me within 23, which demanded your cargo.
Quote:-Can engage in piracy outside of House Sovereign Space.
This is the line from our ID which allows us to demand Cargo in the Taus. Some UC players pirate, others prefer, (myself included) to demand the drop of cargo - as I feel this improves the RP goals of the UC.
I'd also like to point out that our contract with the CR Bounty Board which allows us to do the same as well.
Quote:The following are various types of targets found in specific circumstances and areclaimable in all four areas of operations:
Target: Smugglers
Details: Any unlicensed ship that is caught smuggling illegal goods, as per Crayter Laws, is to be stopped, then its cargo should be dropped and destroyed. In case of refusal to comply, the vessel should be eliminated and then the cargo as well. The reward is 2.000 SC/cargo for the cargo's destruction and an additional 1.500.000 SC in the case of a kill.
Note: In the event of such a smuggling vessel be also part of a group mentioned in the General Bounties, payment will be given according to the General Bounties regulation, while the reward for cargo destruction applies as a bonus.
I hope this provides some clarification to your experiences with us in the Taus.