Hyperinflation.

[ophidian]

To be sincere, I agree on the "mismatching" of the current economical value with what the SP had but things evolve.

The SP story is like... 20 years before now? And having prices going 10 times to 100 times higher in growing and 3rd world economies in 20 years is not something to get excited or surprised as it happens with a normal rate of 3rd world inflation.

Basicly, a real example, the country I live had no wars, no political coups in the last 25 years and it had a devaluation of money by millions. In 80's, being a millionare meant what it means to be a trillionaire today. These number are not make ups, they are real and considering that my profession is banking and finance, believe me I know what I am saying.

So, a pirate asking for 2.000.000 is rather normal when you can make 30.000.000 from that run (which is possible in game in 40 minutes).

Think of today's pirates in real life. They captured 25 Tanks several months ago. 25 Tanks means... A LOT. So, in order to save the tanks, you have to pay a generous sum to make the pirates happy. Like millions of dollars.

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