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How can it be considered anything but an attack? Simple, by whether or not it A. Connects, and B. Does 50% or more sheild damage.

Yes, that makes more sense. However I'm sure anyone who sees a trader fire a single volley or two off into space would not mistake that for an attack, but rather a mis-fire. But your post, if I believe, read that you pop out of a trade lane and immediately start shooting at the pirates. Not you pop out of the lane and start shooting at pirates but intentionally missing.
That shows clear intent, so your argument is once again invalid. If the pirate was quick enough to dodge your first volley, I doubt they're gonna stick around long enough for you to deal 50% damage to their shields, just the same as a trader isn't gonna stick around and wait for a pirate to start RPing. Which I believe was the logic you used.

Further, it is your own presumption that said trader does not wish to Rp

Roleplaying on this server is done primarily with words and secondary with guns. If no written roleplay precedes the engagement, then it is not a roleplay engagement, but PvP. If you want to roleplay, then why the hell are you shooting first? Your argument once again, is invalid.

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