OP is updated with Theory Manual v1.2 (added some additional info on HUD/sound tweaking) and with Chasing Manual v1.1 (added additional info on group fight behavior: retreat points, target prioritization etc.).
I'd like to remind you that you need to be hostile with the people you're attempting to claim bounties on.
You would do well to get yourselves in order with Liberty before you end up in trouble for not being hostile and docking on the bases of the same factions you're attacking.
If this has to do with the encounter previously in Liberty: Some of our members were there, getting their ships repped up. They had not intentions of claiming anything. We also do not dock on Lawful bases. But thank you for the reminder.