I got a PM and it might be instructive to post both it and my reply here, just so people know where we stand on the whole ship restriction thing.
Quote:If i was planning on joining the Bounty Hunter Guild/Core Faction, and I have already purchased a Mako Battleship, may i join and use the battleship? I know some Factions restrict people alot.. which makes no sense because the way i see it more the better.. be that as that may I just would like to know thanks.
Generally we don't restrict people.
However, we expect the highest standards of role-play from all our members, especially the ones who fly battleships. Using your ship for frequent raids into Minor or Gamma, chasing after lone fighters in it, hanging around the Freeports taunting enemies and generally behaving like a complete noob in a Mako draws bad publicity for the faction.
We reserve the right to remove people who let us down from the faction, and reclaim their ship. And make sure they never damage the reputation of the Guild.
The fact that an admin is a member of the faction won't save you. If I see you mis-behaving, or not playing to the standards I'd expect, you face stiff penalties from the faction.
Anyway, think about it, read up on the faction and decide.