All that's been said is good, I just want to add that just because you're a smuggler with okay rep with pirates doesn't mean you'll be let off the hook with them. If you come down the tradelane, you'll still get the tax unless you're directly IFFed with them, or carrying something necessary - or in some cases, unnecessary - for them in particular. For example, carry cardimine to Alcatraz and a Rogue would be much less obliged to pirate you.
By the way, get something better than that Camara as soon as you can. Wouldn't want me opening you up again.;)
