VHF loadout suggestions

[Drake]

So, I'm planning a character to take advantage of the Vigilante ID in 4.85. For those not 'in the know', the Vigilante is basically a quasi-lawful Terrorist, who can KoS just about any unlawful or smuggler he comes across, but is severely restricted in other ways (can only use civilian fighters or bombers, can only land on BHG, Zoner and IMG bases, and many lawful police/militaries treat them as unlawful and may KoS).

I'm planning on flying an Eagle VHF, and I'm looking for loadout suggestions from people with more experience in fighter pirating/terrorism. I figure that without a CD, I'd never have time to drop a trader's shield, much less truly threaten them... But without a Mini-Razor, will I have any chance to take on a heavily-armored smuggler and hope for anything more than a stalemate? Am I doomed to get a civvie bomber instead of my lovely Eagle?

Primary targets would be smugglers of cardamine and slaves, with little care for artifacts except for the fact that they directly fund the Corsairs, and completely unconcerned with synth mary or counterfeit software. Might be interested in hampering the trade of certain other 4.85 commodities, but I'll have to wait and see what Kuraine and Xoria have come up with.

Being not-useless in fighter-vs-fighter combat (well, not any more useless than I already am) would also be a plus.

Thanks folks.