Hone says he was about to switch into his fighter. Which suggests he was in his bomber.
A fighter is not larger than a bomber, and is perfectly possible for one lone merc to kill.
What you could've done, Hone, is ask the merc if they wanted a chance to claim the bounty on you if you came back out with your fighter. Then you screen their response if it's the affirmative, and head back out for the dogfight. Otherwise, just head to the bar for a while.
Player permission overrules rules on grounds of re-engagement/disconnection etc.-
eg. see same faction pvp training, or lost connection mid-fight.
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