' Wrote:Main advantage is scaning for their ID at max range.
It may SAY freelancer IFF, but may be an indie pirate.
I understand what you mean. However in my experience if im four kilometers away from a pirate... its just to late for me already. I more sit 10km away for a minute if there is people at jump gate, and see if they move. Seems to be a good indicator. however its go thru them, find a jump hole shortcut or take the long long way around. The discovery helps with finding the jump shortcut.
