I don't seen where is the danger for a solo player who moving from point A to point B in space.
For several reasons :
1) It must be impossible for you to have an efficient Atmo / Space ship that allows you to move a big loot. You would be limited to almost the only volume of your inventory. Or a hundred m3 extra if you sacrifice any superfluous equipment (radar, weapon ..)
Two choices are available to you:
- You are in an organization:
If you want to make massive cargo, you will need atmo / space shuttles to load and unload your space cargo ship. You will need to be multiple players to secure an operation of this magnitude.
- You are a solo player:
You go alone in the space to go back and forth with a small volume. You do not need a weapon or someone handling them. Your chances of engaging in a fight with pirates in view of the size of the game area is around 0%.
2) How do you want a pirate fight you during your space travel ?
You will be launched at 30 000 km / h. Even if a pirate will spot you and waiting for you on your trajectory. With a weapon with a range of 100km, it him will take less than 12 seconds to align and descend you.
This slot goes down to 6 seconds if it faces you and goes at the same speed as you.
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The only moment of vulnerability will be when approaching your place of arrival.
But at that time, you can count on merchant organization (like ours) to protect you during your deliveries if you use our markets