Was wondering, about an Independent Trade Fleet?

[frohammer]

This is an idea I've had for a while... Technically it'd be a way for a few RL friends and I to participate in some group-RP while still remaining independent with just ourselves in a group. We'd be using the Independent Trader ID, and possibly a freelancer IFF? (I'm not too sure which IFF would work for ind. traders most.).

Here's what I'm wondering though --- With the new update, Independent Traders can no longer use Gunboat-Class ships. Would it still be possible to say, have one member of our group of 4-5 use a Libertonian Gunboat with the other's in Transports? or is the idea of an independent trader in a gunboat completely and totally closed off now? Just wanting to know if this would be allowable, because it sounds like a really neat idea.

[Dab]

Can't use the GB on an independent Trader ID, you'd have to use a different ID that allows it.

My advice; Get two fighters for escorts. Two fighters can stop a bomber, and a pirate fighter won't be able to take out a transport with Mk VIII armor before it reaches a base, unless there is more than one. And pirate GBs are weak to the new Transport turrets.

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[Sprolf]

Good idea.
Your terminology, actually, made me think back to Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.

Ah, anyways.
You can use gunboats with the Freelancer ID, if I recall correctly. Dab's posting, and he might have already posted with a much more knowledgeable answer by the time this post is posted, or it might be a little bit after mine. Maybe I'll edit this post once I hit "add reply."


EDIT: You also might not want to use Liberty vessels, as you couldn't go into Rheinland with them.

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[mith]

Freelancer ID still allows gunboats I think - use that instead?

[reavengitair]

If you do, stick to civilian and/or things like IMG, GMG and zoner ships. They tend to be somewhat-neutral, although civilian is generally the way to go.

[frohammer]

Good idea.
Your terminology, actually, made me think back to Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.

Ah, anyways.
You can use gunboats with the Freelancer ID, if I recall correctly. Dab's posting, and he might have already posted with a much more knowledgeable answer by the time this post is posted, or it might be a little bit after mine. Maybe I'll edit this post once I hit "add reply."
EDIT: You also might not want to use Liberty vessels, as you couldn't go into Rheinland with them.

A-hah! I just checked in game, and you can, in fact use gunboats with a freelance ID! This solves all of our problems, thanks.:)

If you do, stick to civilian and/or things like IMG, GMG and zoner ships. They tend to be somewhat-neutral, although civilian is generally the way to go.

good advice, thanks:)