pirate typical ships

[Asymptotic]

I can totally relate to the misunderstanding of why Pirates have capitol ships. I've just got on with the game and accepted that times have changed. You won't see me in a Capitol ship these days since that's not what i think FL's about, however they can be a great RP contribution and experience when it comes to organised events. I've always preffered the idea of being a fighter pilot, even if i'm not exceedingly good at it.

I believe pirates can vary their ship types and stick within RP suggested ships. An example of somthing i would concider "not right" (not exactly oorp) would be a hacker flying a Barghest. These days players seem to go for the guns and upgrades alot more than the experience. But some rules should be coming in in 4.85 that should bring a little more order to these sort of things.

Way to restate everything everyone else has already said in your own special way.
So I'll just rebut with this nice little statement everyone throws around: It's Freelancer, not Factionlancer.