Since the Orca is a gunboat, no, it doesn't apply to you.
However you should be aware that zone 1 (see Bounties offered by the Imperial Throne) is not open to outside contractors therefore any hired escort should never leave the main convoy and should act only in self-defence of themselves or said convoy, also, they cannot claim any bounty.
Most Kusarians are not particularly fond of bounty hunters and hired guns in general for not much of them seem to understand the meaning of the word 'honour' and often turn where the money goes. Tis' a fondness predominant in some more than others...
With official papers at hand and an escort task to accomplish I don't think they'll stop you if you look resolute enough.
As a last resort feel free to contact me with more details and I will look into it.
Lo
