Suggestion for Generic Pirate ID

[Thexare]

By that logic, where would an independent pirate get the crew for a transport? Where would a freelancer get the crew for a transport?

It's quite possible for a few people to work together, especially if they've been friends for a long time. Or maybe they can hire crew that were otherwise out of work - laid-off Gateway personnel, experienced mercenary crews, whatever. Point is, the crew concern isn't a problem for a gunship, unless it also is for a transport.