Distinction between LPI & BHG in Liberty

[TDLdark]

Liberty does employ Bounty Hunters (only in RP though)

Pip, passing laws will do nothing. A large population will simply ignore them, and banning all Bounty Hunters becuase of some bad eggs is not fair at all.

Furthermore, Bounty Hunters often ignore the LN. The other day, 3, yes 3, BH Battleships came into Liberty, all pursing...a single fighter...
We asked them to leave nicely (albeit, at first only). We stated the laws of Liberty. What did they do? They stated "we have a bounty" and shoved us aside, silently opening up the single bloody fighter.
It wasn't until an Admin threatened to move them out of NY becuase of their blatant PvP whoring did they stop. It took an Admin to stop them.

It's not that simple as telling BHG cap whores to bug off or to simply ban them. In both cases they will whine, and the OORP ones will come into Liberty anyways. More often than not, forcibly removing them is not only a hassle, but impossible due to the fact...they are in Caps.

Keep in mind that the BHG that commit this OORP acts are...well..OORP, therefore they won't listen to a Liberty officer RPing an arrest. More often than not the only way to remove them is the destroy them, which is not always easy, like when there are 3 BH BS.


On the topic...

The BHG do not enforce Liberty Laws, and they never should. BHG shouldn't stop smugglers, or ask banned ships to leave. In RP, the BHG are hired by Liberty to simply guard certain areas from Pirates. Not to scan for contraband. Or to enforce Liberty Laws. That's the job of the LPI. Sure, a Bounty Hunter could drop a hint or alert the lawfuls, but they should not be enforcing laws.

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TDL Dark pretty much hit the nail on the head..

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