Re: Letters of marque

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From: "Thomas Barclay" <kaladorn@fox.nstn.ca>
> And there is no reason
> both privateers and
> mercenary space fleets
> can't exist.
...
> In fact, hiring mercs and
> issuing letters of marque
> would be something you
> would realy expect in the
> GZGverse.

I have a bit of problem with pirates, letters of marques and privateers
in
space. Historically, pirates and privateers financed their business by
selling their booty and prizes. This requires that you capture them
reasonably intact. You either get your victim to surrender at the first
shot
or you have to use boarding actions. The chances in space for either of
these to happen successfully seem a bit slim to me.

Greetings
Karl Heinz