@Fins; I quite agree, it would make things more interesting if there were more Slavers around, and making Slave-trading more profitable would help with that. After all, Orbital Spa and Cruise has access to one of the most lucrative trading routes in the game, why shouldn't their opponents have the same? However, as for making them excessively powerful, I must disagree, for it would lead to all manner of balancing problems, would it not?
@Kara; I knew someone would suggest this. You must understand, however, that my specific RP requires that I have an OSC ID. While a Merc and/or Freelancer ID would be simpler, it would not give me the necessary weight as a Spa and Cruise affiliate.