Piracy

[Robert.Fitzgerald]

The problem is not with gunboats, but with the density of them in areas. Any big transport with sufficient armour can thrust away from most gunboats. However, when faced against three tridentes, any transport doesn't really stand much of a chance. Remove gunboats from piracy, and you'll just face three Pirate Transports instead. Don't see that as much of an improvement - they'll profit more from your death.

I don't think there's a way to stop increased numbers of pirates (of all sorts) without really harming the profession. You can lessen the impact by simply waiting next to that base, waiting for a trader to come by and follow. Safety in numbers, after all. If there are freelancers / mercenaries flying about, send some credits their way and get them to fly ahead of you and scout a safe path. There are other ways to avoid overwhelming piracy, try some things you may think will work (except F1ing and jump hole back-and-forth flying).

The best thing to do is not to whine or complain so much on the forums. Really, many problems including these are exacerbated by other members and problems are made out to be much worse than what's really happening in game. Go ingame and focus on the good experiences - most "bad situations" are negative because the victims make them so.

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