' Wrote:If done correctly then pirating in group is not optional.
Perhaps you're doing it wrong? I know that if a group of pirates using a mix of transports and snubs catches a trade convoy or mining operation they can make out like bandits by taking cargo. Or even placing demands on each member of the victim group.
If you try to argue the point, I'll merely point out that Ivan made a killing pirating and he didn't run his operation fully solo. I hauled a good deal of cargo for him. I made a killing doing that.