Said pirates could be camping the jump gates instead - blockading the system. Either way, it's up to the lawfuls to deal with pirates, and not game mechanics. It is unfortunate when a trader jumps into New York only to find a system filled with hostile and greedy pirates. There's not much that can be done about that except for there to be a stronger lawful presence, as we know that people won't take the responsibility and log off to create a fairer situation.
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