Changes regarding trade ships

[Thexare]

I don't think the Trader ID should be removed entirely, but I do agree with it being limited to smaller transports; I believe Kuraine's proposal said 3600 cargo or less.

There are ways to justify the Trader ID, and all of those that I can think of would also point to only having smaller transports. Those of us who want to RP as, for example, running a smaller company that doesn't have a faction would still be able to, and the noticeably lower cargo space would keep those not interested in that kind of role away from the ID. Almost everybody wins.

I agree entirely with making the Big Dragon's fuel tanks into cargo pods and with making house transports a more attractive option.

As for the mercenary ID thing, that doesn't need to be changed. They shouldn't be using Liberty Gunboats at all to begin with, and if I saw a mercenary using a Bretonian ship (for example) on my Hogosha, I wouldn't care that it was a generic ID, I'd be questioning the guy rather thoroughly. Let their actions and equipment show their allegiances. The Mandalorians, for example, use civilian and BHG gear, and have a history of working with the Bretonians. Therefore, they will not likely be greeted warmly in Kusari or by most pirates.

I'm fine with generic players, they keep you on your toes. You can predict how KNF will act, but can you predict how a mercenary in an Eagle using all civilian guns will act? Not as easily. And I find that more interesting than forcing everyone into a box.


EDIT: Something I felt that I should add to the generic ID topic. With the exception of Trader ID and Freelancer ID, generic IDs exchange freedom for more ship limitations. Someone wants to be able to fight for whoever will hire them? Fine, but they can't use cruisers or battleships. Seems like a fair exchange to me.

It's also another reason to restrict Trader ID some.