Piracy

In re: Steve's and Hans's conversation:

Had a group of players about ten years ago, who it seemed, wanted
nothing more than to get hold of subsidized vessels (mechants,
retiring scouts, etc)..and then skip on the payments.  By the time
all the "forms" had been observed (serving notice, forclosure, and
so on) the ship had been renumbered, repainted, and sold ofr a *VERY*
tidy profit.

On to next victim.  Seems like there is not nearly so much profit
in stealing cargo as there is in stealing ships.
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Richard Johnson     [email removed]