' Wrote:.. Moreover, it is the Independent Mining Guild.
funny how you hold to the word independent but not to the word guild...
Its independent guild...both words count here...guild is organized entity of skilled people sharing common goal. Fact is that this guild is independent from rest of factions out there gives you no right to use their ships as you see fit.
All on those ships in IMG ship line have a reason to exist:
Spatial - exploration vessel for one or two pilots with good defense capabilities. Most likely used by IMG as scout for Albatross. Also used by Freelancers.
Albatross - Deep explorer in dangerous parts capable of defending its crew from local pirates and serves as base of operations before mining colony is established. Very rare ship, since most likely production is very expensive. Probably flown by IMG faction and very rarely by rich freelancer.
IMG GB - being clearly military vessel with main purpose of defending IMG bases and patrolling in IMG space of interest. (mining colonies etc). Used by IMG, Zoners and rich freelancer.
Ravel Talon - IMG ship produced for black market. Only ship made by IMG that is clearly made for commercial uses. Very expensive. Used by Mercs and non-outcast allied pirates. (despite that isn't the case)
Viper MK I - made in small numbers by IMG also for commercial usage, but most likely for lawful side. Used by IMG, Freelancers, Zoners, civilians and non bret corporations.
This is all written in care of IMG role play (IMG as faction not CR or any other player faction).
Thing is, that there are reasons to use IMG ships out side of those lines since the mod is limited in this release for not providing better solutions.
However, first post of this thread speaks of using GB as pirate ship which is a stretch and i don't agree with that.
IMG isn't Generic faction and their ships are not generic in any way. So please dont make them generic just cause of convenience.