New Vigilante Faction

[Kal-el]

For example:

Smuggler John is heading to Rochester, having no real contraband at this time, but having a history of being shady, the LN or LPI currently patroling decides to intercept and badger John, even though he is completely within the law and minding his own business.

How do you respond?

If you leave them be, the population may see you as just another lapdog of the Government.

If you interfere on behalf of the smuggler you risk negative reaction by the Law, and their big ships with the bubble gum machines on top.

If you ignore it completely, then you aren't REALLY looking out for the innocent, but out to hunt pirates and such and no better than any other Hunter or Merc within 3 systems.
That is my first main thoughts. I say go for it and make sure you get your responses ready and known, so that when they happen you aren't taken off guard.

Good luck.

Actually, the way I understand vigilante is that they would only come after you if you are carrying contraband and make you drop it. Not if you are carrying legal cargo or nothing at all. Vigilantes are not going to interfere with the lawfuls of the house.

They are not the police.