What is it with Pirate Factions entering Alliances with Lawfuls they oppose?

[bluntpencil2001]

Anyway, the Bretonia/Kusari War is rather complex. Neithe side is lawful or unlawful, seeing as both governments have shady dealings.

One one side we have Outcasts/Mollys/Bretonian Mil. and Corps. on the other we have Corsairs/Gaians/nearly every faction from Kusari.

Interestingly, the alliances differ depending on the battlefield.

The Mollys only help the Bretonians when the KNF attack. they don't join assaults. The same applies to the Kusari lawful/unlawful divide. It's more a mutual defense pact than an alliance, really.

The Outcasts and Corsairs don't play a direct role, either. They mostly hit shipping and offer info and supplies.


EDIT:

Does it really *matter* whether you hit their trader or not?! What matters is that they *think* you did. Hurry up and get sucking up.

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