IMO i think the route should be nerfed. I am a Pirate but i have successfully Pirated the route. With me in a GB and my friend in a bomber we literally force them to pay fees for their survival. You charge them say 2mil and you will not do anything to them again. You dont kill the target just damage.
You are basically playing on the fact they are there to make money fast and if you are blocking them therefor slowing then down. They will eventually reaslise its easier just to pay you and be done with it. I did a short TAU bust up and got around 16mil for its for around 1 hours work and it was fun aswell.
Not as much as trading mind but it pays the bills.
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