Though in seriousness, I am curious as to what may have led to this change. Was there a situation where the ID line was abused or twisted somehow, or a danger of it discovered? Or just future proofing things? It does seemingly create an odd gray area for escort contracts for FL IDs, since the ID has the line
- Can attack any ship to protect Police, Military, or Corporate ships.
but the new change may exclude protection of quasi-lawful ships entirely rule wise, though I guess the 'can attack unlawful combat ships' may cover it. Unless I am hired by a quasi-lawful ID to protect him from FL ID'd attack ships? Though that is a very niche case, and may count them as targets... sorry I am just trying to figure out if there is a loophole this somehow opens up. I hope there isn't one, because I'd hate to get my hands tied by even more red tape. I suppose part of this also places more of an onus on the contract provider, they could offer broad categorization for the contract's targets rather than specific individuals. IE, a courier contract that stipulates that anyone trying to intercept you may be destroyed to protect the cargo, rendering anything crossing your path a potential target as per ID engagement lines.