Yesterday, I encountered a smuggler named McSnuggles, flying under a BMM IFF. He claimed it was to more easily avoid lawful entanglements. He was carrying counterfeit software, so his explanation may check out, however I explained that it might also cause the Hackers to engage him. He gave me 1 million credits for my trouble. If any other Hackers see this vessel, do as you will. He might be friendly, but then again he might not. Thats the risk taken by not broadcasting a Hacker allied IFF signal. McSnuggles
Today, I encountered Ernst Stavro Blofeld, he was working with his bomber in the Magellan sector. He advised me of a trade convoy running to Leeds, so I flew in pursuit. Mr. Blofeld was busy with other matters, so he stayed in Magellan. I managed to intercept the trade convoy, two Transport class vessels, by hacking the trade lane ring right as they were about to pass through. I demanded 500 000 credits from each vessel, Stiernacken was able to pay, but Exe didn't have the credits. Since the two traders hadn't put up a fight, I let Exe get away with paying me 100 000 credits. Not wishing to spend any more time than necessary in Leeds, I quickly returned to the Magellan sector and docket at Mactan. Stiernacken & Exe Stiernacken & Exe Stiernacken & Exe Stiernacken & Exe Stiernacken & Exe
As a side note, my Scimitar's IFF transponder has been aligned to Guard frequencies. At this point, all of my combat vessels are broadcasting Lane Hacker Guard frequencies.