Hypothetical Scenario: Pirating for cash is no longer done

[Baltar]

I like Baltar's suggestion regarding making cargo piracy feasible (right now it has a long way to go), but I'd prefer to stick with the way things are currently, with both being options. I disagree with the allegations that people are pirating for profit, since in my experience there is no such thing regarding piracy (I have to frequently give my pirate character money from my smuggler just to pay for his ammunition and regens).

But again, losing 20 million by being pirated would still suck. Being cash pirated, 5000 cargo captain loses 2 to 5 million. Being cargo pirated, he loses closer to 20 million. I don't care who you are, that is just uncool.

Either way ... something's gotta be done to make it worth the pirate's time and effort. If he can only take 400 units from a Tanker who carries 5000 units ... that's less than 10% of his cargo's worth ... then he's not gonna make much at being a pirate. What really annoys me is the lulwhut traders.

Pirate vessels need more cargo space and someplace where he can sell it for a decent profit to make it worth piracy of cargo ... that's the bottom line. Without that you might as well kiss the cargo piracy idea goodbye.