I could see this as being a really good idea if all the corporations were overflowing with players. but in reality most of them are dead as a starflier after a run in with a Scorpion GB. There are a lot of groups out there trying to get one corporation faction or another off the ground. But most of us have schedules that fill up our time. I think you should look at one of the more expansive factions if your interested in flying about. Such as Universal shipping or Bowex Etc. (Think Bowex is Taken) There are a lot of factions looking for traders and such.
But if this Trader's union is made, I don't think anyone wants to see them smuggling illegal cargo or anything in the house sectors. (Or you would be subject to the politics of the houses in which you have violated the laws.) You would, in essence, be limited to the normal trading that most corporations are. This is usually why traders don't join a trading group. Because if that group gets in trouble with another group they will always be hunted. Trust me. You get caught smuggling more then a few times in Liberty and they will go out of their way to make your travels very hard in terms of trading in their space. Just like recurring offenders who don't pay the fines. I figure the LSF will soon just track you down in the middle of Omega or Sigma space and splatt you right there.
Just my views on it.
Do not tell me I cannot have what is mine. You sink my Ship and I will raise it anew. Kill my men and I will bring more. I am more relentless then death itself.
-Iron Lord
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