I Need Input on a Zoner Transport

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Ok, I have a Zoner Guard character who runs trade routes with Zoner and IMG bases.

I'd like to invest in a new transport in the near future, once I get the funds accrued.

I currently have a BWT, but I would like a tad more cargo room. And more offensive capabilities.

None of the 5k transports appeal to me.

I'm looking for a vessel to RP with, while being legit enough to avoid seeing my name on a sanction report.



Options:

Shire - Pluses: firepower and generous cargo hold. Minuses: gigantical size (asteroid fields), strong Bretonian affiliation (I occasionally have to fly through Kusari). Sold at Scarsburough (Bretonia / Bowex)

Container Transport - Pluses: firepower and generous cargo hold. Minuses: model is unfreelancerish, Kusarian affiliation (I often have to fly through Bretonian territory). Sold at Junyo (Kusari)

Slave Liner (Pilgrim) - Pluses: firepower and decent cargo hold. Nice design. Minuses: associated with Slavers. Sold at Inverness (Junkers)

Luxury Liner - Pluses: firepower and generous cargo hold. Nice freelancerish model. Minuses: I don't haul humans (refugees, scientists) exclusively. Sold at Baltimore Shipyard (Liberty / DSE).



Right now I'm leaning towards the Slave Liner. I have no desire to haul slaves or cardamine with it, but some fellow Zoners / local law enforcement officials might think that I'm up to evil shenanigans just because of the vessel's present reputation.

The Lux Liner would be my next choice. However, I would consider not hauling VIPs with it, due to the nature of my main trade route, which includes hauling refugees. The idea would be to give refugees the opportunity to psychologically and physically recuperate by letting them fly in comfort to their next port of call.

I would like to see some civil, constructive input on this subject, particularly from the Admins.

Have at it!