i ask for max 2 milions (when i meet large train with high level) and i know that the player has much more money,but why ask more? and when i meet little transport or freighter on low level,i ask from 100k-to 500k.
and thats because i will not kill all traders but tax then and give them protection when the trader pay.(i give protection in system where i tax the trader)
and in rp is for me much better ask for less money and have moeny as ask for 20 mil and kill trader.