I encountered a member of the Lane Hackers today. Our vessel was headed from Denver to Freeport 4 to sell Superconductors when we encountered a fighter called "Brokenclaw" above Planet Mojave. After being subject to some defamatory banter, I activated our CombatNet Defense Grid and powered the sublight drives, heading towards Planet Los Angeles outside of the Trade Lane path.
Our CombatNet once again proved its worth, as we were able to systematically destroy the pirate fighter. Our vessel only sustained minor hull damage, which will be repaired in a matter of hours.