Restriction and registration/regulations are two different things. But who Iam to know that.
And excuse that I wanted to have more as the general "We are your allies, so we can use it like it pleases us" argument. But you are right, the Corse is completly free to use Brigand ships and equipment due to the tech chart right now.
All Iam asking for is talks, negotiations and deals instead of simply docking the allies stations and get what you want.
But what I know about RP.