SOB has been fighting it out with HAF since they showed up. 90% of the time it's an enjoyable battle & within the last few months, has become increasingly better now that they have started to role play more before each fight.
As with any faction, improvements need to be made. But they have shown growth & a willingness to learn.
Also have to agree with the Outcast attack ZOI, Would remove 82 as yes, the phantoms would chew you up & spit you out, 81 is RoS, They no longer outcast but use the OC ID until they acquire their own. 85 is 101st Guard system, role play wise, you have to pass through Eta, then Alpha, to get to 85 ( or Eta, Beta, 64 ( SOB Guard system) 60 ) either path you would be destroyed by Outcast patrol fleets. 80 would more than likely not be known to you. 90 is Nomad space, not likely a valid target for you.
Only disappointment I have in your history & write up is I was hoping to find the reason HAF use to come to Alpha & "worship" the Hispania wreckage. We always figured it was either a homage or you was looking for something. But it always ended in some good dog fights:)
With the improvement of the group in whole, I give it a thumbs up & look forward to more RP between HAF & SOB/BLS.