The protection thing is my idea because I cannot withstand a pirate taking advantage of a weaker trader and do nothing to stop him. So we use to defend those attacked by hostile forces. If it weren't for that, we would not give a [don't read this word] for others fighting on our space.
EDIT 1, 2, 3 , 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 567567456, 24382573fj9576gj: There are two political criteria right now on the AW:
Mine, like an ancient knight, who likes to protect the weak, and ensure fairness and justice. (And that is also why when Korrd goes to war, would pursue the enemy to death, and fight even outnumbered twenty to one, even if it means his ship is going to be blown up).
Dab's one, like a merc, who wont help others (save allies) unless paid to do so.
And that is why you see some odd behavior among Asgards. Because there are two political concepts that are opposed to each other. You can call it, a contradiction on the high command. Despite that, we seem to function well and we haven't crumpled like other better organized factions did in the past. An oddity.
(If you find any mistake in my English, please let me know via a PM)
(Really, I speak terrible English, so please, tell me if I make mistakes. I'd like to improve it a bit )