I received my new vessel and am currently adjusting to how it feels. I have completed today's patrol and this is my report. A Helghast pilot attacked lawful individuals in the space above Houston and may have scared off a few traders and low level pilots. I responded to those reports and engaged the pirate. However, NPC friendly fire brought down my ship. After re-spawning the said individual was badly damaged and began to run. A gentleman spotted his sorry excuse for a ship and finished him off. The pirate was flying a Sabre VHF, I had to make do with the Guardian VHF issued to me. I would also like to point out a large number of HF in the Magellan region, not sure of their intentions though. 6 hours after those events I have received my Avenger VHF.