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'''Piracy''' is a [[Roles|role]] that involves [[Crime & Punishment|stealing]] [[Commodities]] from other [[ships]] and then [[Trader|selling]] the goods for profit. When stolen Commodities need to be sold on the [[Black Market]], piracy also overlaps with [[Smuggler|smuggling]]. Conventional pirates leverage their superior firepower into quick and easy financial rewards by intimidating traders and [[miner]]s, who acquire their cargo at their own expense and often forego weapons and defences for the sake of cargo space or mining tools, into giving up a portion or all of their cargo in exchange for being allowed to leave the scene intact. However, many pirates also [[Combat|destroy]] their victims while robbing them, either in self-defence or out of malice, which draws the attention of local security forces and [[bounty hunter]]s. A pirate can be considered successful when they make more credits than they expend on maintaining and upgrading their ship.
'''Piracy''' is a [[career]] that is centered around [[Crime & Punishment|plundering]] [[goods]] and [[commodities]] from other [[ships]] and then [[Trader|selling]] them for profit. The stolen commodities can be sold on a [[Black Market]] which overlaps with [[Smuggler|smuggling]]. Pirates leverage their superior firepower into quick financial rewards by intimidating [[Trader|traders]] and [[miner]]s to acquire their cargo in exchange for allowing them to leave alive. Traders and miners often forego weapons and defences for the sake of cargo space or mining tools. However, many pirates also [[Combat|destroy]] their victims while robbing them, either in self-defence or out of malice. This draws the attention of [[System Authority Vessel|local security forces]] and [[bounty hunter]]s. A pirate is successful when they make more [[credits]] than they spend on maintaining and upgrading their ship. Pirates also go [[On Foot|on foot]] to loot valuable [[goods]] and [[assets]] at [[Settlement|settlements]]. Pirates are criminals so they make excursions to lawful [[Star system|systems]] while living in anarchy systems. Pirates earn [[combat]] ranks by attacking and destroying other ships.
 
You can fire [[Limpet Controller/Hatch Breaker|hatch-breaker limpets]] at un-shielded targets. These will open the [[Cargo Hatch|cargo hatch]] to extract [[Cargo Canister|cargo canisters]]. Alternatively, once the shields are off a pirate can manually shoot the cargo hatch to damage it and get the cargo. This method requires more skill.


== Piracy ==
== Piracy ==
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Piracy requires the use of several specific [[modules]] to operate successfully. Being able to track down targets between systems requires a [[Frame Shift Wake Scanner]]. Pirates must force targets out of [[Supercruise]] with a [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor]]. Next, a pirate must be able to ascertain what kind, if any, cargo the ship is carrying. This requires a [[Manifest Scanner]]. Without that a pirate has no way to tell whether a pilot has value cargo or the type and amount of cargo. Then a pirate must obtain the cargo, by force if necessary. This means directly [[Weapons|damaging]] the target's [[Cargo Hatch]], or by using [[Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller|Hatch Breaker Limpets]]. Lastly, a pirate's ship must be equipped with [[Cargo Rack]]s to hold the looted cargo. [[Limpet Controller/Collector|Collector Limpets]] can be used to more efficiently pick up disposed cargo. Doing these tasks effectively determines whether you make profit.
Piracy requires the use of several specific [[modules]] to operate successfully. Being able to track down targets between systems requires a [[Frame Shift Wake Scanner]]. Pirates must force targets out of [[Supercruise]] with a [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor]]. Next, a pirate must be able to ascertain what kind, if any, cargo the ship is carrying. This requires a [[Manifest Scanner]]. Without that a pirate has no way to tell whether a pilot has value cargo or the type and amount of cargo. Then a pirate must obtain the cargo, by force if necessary. This means directly [[Weapons|damaging]] the target's [[Cargo Hatch]], or by using [[Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller|Hatch Breaker Limpets]]. Lastly, a pirate's ship must be equipped with [[Cargo Rack]]s to hold the looted cargo. [[Limpet Controller/Collector|Collector Limpets]] can be used to more efficiently pick up disposed cargo. Doing these tasks effectively determines whether you make profit.


Proper [[ship]] choice is key to a pirate. Proper offensive and defensive capabilities are needed. Sufficient speed is necessary to not be outrun by haulers and other vessels. The ship must have enough [[Internal Compartment|internal]] space to carry all [[modules]] and cargo racks.
Proper [[ship]] choice is key to a pirate. Proper offensive and defensive capabilities are needed. Sufficient speed is necessary to not be outrun by haulers and other vessels. The ship must have enough [[Internal Compartment|internal]] space to carry all [[modules]] and cargo racks.
 
Various combat events (e.g. performing tight turns, firing weapons) heat up a ship's hull, which makes the ship easier to be spotted on scanners. This in turn makes it easier for [[pirates]] and bounty hunters to locate such ships. This helps players detect on-going battles and join in.
 
Once stolen cargo has been scooped, it can be smuggled and sold at stations and outposts with [[Black market|black markets]]. The [[Crime & Punishment]] system affects PVP and piracy.


=== Pirating NPCs ===
== Pirating NPCs ==
NPC ships that enter and leave Stations carry cargo reflective of the Station's economy. The respective imports and exports are based on the system state and the [[background simulation|Background Simulation]]. The NPC ships may also carry an array of expensive [[rare commodities]].<ref name=":0">http://imgur.com/zZOHoOp</ref> Thus players can pirate the shipping lanes between wealthy [[Starport|Starports]] and [[Outpost]]s that import or export expensive goods. Such as wait just beyond No Fire Zones of Stations or follow the wakes of haulers.
NPC ships that enter and leave Stations carry cargo reflective of the Station's economy. The respective imports and exports are based on the system state and the [[background simulation|Background Simulation]]. The NPC ships may also carry an array of expensive [[rare commodities]].<ref name=":0">http://imgur.com/zZOHoOp</ref> Thus players can pirate the shipping lanes between wealthy [[Starport|Starports]] and [[Outpost]]s that import or export expensive goods, for instance waiting just beyond No Fire Zones of Stations or following the wakes of haulers.


Piracy [[missions]] can be found on the [[Bulletin Board]].
Piracy [[missions]] can be found on the [[Bulletin Board]].


=== Pirating other players ===
[[Seeker Missile Rack|Seeker missiles]] and [[Missile Rack|dumbfire missiles]] are effective to disable drives. Alternatively, [[Cannon|cannons]] with [[High Yield Shell]]. The [[Krait MkII|krait MKII]] is good for piracy. It could be equipped with two seeker missile launchers and any laser weapons.
The philosophy of pirates in Elite is one of simplicity. It draws on the fear of total loss of a ship and cargo by the attacking pirate. Pilots either drop some of their cargo to meet the demands of the pirate, or risk destruction and the total loss of their cargo with a pricey insurance payment. Pirates may use any number of activities to assert dominance over the situation and persuade the target into cooperation, (e.g.- [[Mass Lock|mass locking]], proving faster speed, or showing superior firepower). Sometimes the simple presence of a large combat ship is enough to pressure a pilot into dumping some of their cargo. In Elite, most pirates only seek cargo and do not actively engage for PvP kills; though will attack if pilots do not cooperate.
 
=== Piracy at stations ===
Piracy is possible at a [[station]] such as McArthur City in Kurughnaye 2 ''(250 ls)''.<ref>[https://www.edsm.net/en/system/stations/id/6650/name/Kurughnaye/details/idS/22169/nameS/McArthur+City EDSM McArthur City]</ref> The [[star system]] should be: government: anarchy, allegiance: independent, economy: industrial. This requires disabling ships while they arrive, but never shoot the station.
 
== Pirating other players ==
The philosophy of pirates in Elite is simplicity. It draws on the fear of total loss of a ship and cargo by the attacking pirate. Pilots either drop some of their cargo to meet the demands of the pirate, or risk destruction and the total loss of their cargo with a pricey insurance payment. Pirates may use any number of activities to assert dominance over the situation and persuade the target into cooperation, (e.g.- [[Mass Lock|mass locking]], proving faster speed, or showing superior firepower). Sometimes the simple presence of a large combat ship is enough to pressure a pilot into dumping some of their cargo. In Elite, most pirates only seek cargo and do not actively engage for PvP kills; though will attack if pilots do not cooperate.


Generally, pirates will leave players unharmed if their demands are satisfied. Some will still attack to kill afterwards. However, like any other flamboyant task, those who engage in piracy will start to become known among pilots and those who destroy their targets after receiving cargo will become infamous. Such pirates are known as "player killers," and pilots are less likely to cooperate. Instead, they will attempt to escape or die fighting which leaves the pirate with nothing. It is therefore beneficial to the long-term success as a pirate to be careful with actions and to keep their promise of no harm if they drop cargo.
Generally, pirates will leave players unharmed if their demands are satisfied. Some will still attack to kill afterwards. However, like any other flamboyant task, those who engage in piracy will start to become known among pilots and those who destroy their targets after receiving cargo will become infamous. Such pirates are known as "player killers," and pilots are less likely to cooperate. Instead, they will attempt to escape or die fighting which leaves the pirate with nothing. It is therefore beneficial to the long-term success as a pirate to be careful with actions and to keep their promise of no harm if they drop cargo.


=== Methods ===
== Methods ==
One of the most common methods of piracy involves staying in [[Supercruise]] at a low speed around a [[Nav Beacon]] while waiting for players to jump into a system, then use a [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor]] to force targets out of Supercruise. Once a target has been interdicted and their cargo is scanned, the pirate has numerous options. The pirate can start simply by directly talking to the player with the [[Comms|Comms panel]] or a microphone. The target player may already realise they cannot outrun or outgun the pirate and quickly hand over some cargo before moving on. The pirate can choose to attack, damage the Cargo Hatch until cargo is ejected. Once cargo begins to eject (module ~75-80% health), it is advised to stop shooting, as further damage will not change how much cargo the ship loses. Once cargo stops, you can attack the Cargo Hatch again. [[Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller|Hatch Breaker Limpets]] can be used separately or while attacking the Cargo Hatch. The time needed to hack the cargo hold is related to the health of the target's Cargo Hatch module. [[Trader]]s may jettison cheaper cargo first to draw attention away from themselves and attempt to jump to [[Hyperspace]] before jettisoning more expensive cargo. A Manifest Scanner helps to prevent this and it gives you more bargaining power by telling the player that you know what they have and what your demands are ahead of time.
One of the most common methods of piracy involves staying in [[Supercruise]] at a low speed around a [[Nav Beacon]] while waiting for players to jump into a system, then use a [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor]] to force targets out of Supercruise. Once a target has been interdicted and their cargo is scanned, the pirate has numerous options. The pirate can start simply by directly talking to the player with the [[Comms|Comms panel]] or a microphone. The target player may already realise they cannot outrun or outgun the pirate and quickly hand over some cargo before moving on. The pirate can choose to attack, damage the Cargo Hatch until cargo is ejected. Once cargo begins to eject (module ~75-80% health), it is advised to stop shooting, as further damage will not change how much cargo the ship loses. Once cargo stops, you can attack the Cargo Hatch again. [[Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller|Hatch Breaker Limpets]] can be used separately or while attacking the Cargo Hatch. The time needed to hack the cargo hold is related to the health of the target's Cargo Hatch module. [[Trader]]s may jettison cheaper cargo first to draw attention away from themselves and attempt to jump to [[Hyperspace]] before jettisoning more expensive cargo. A Manifest Scanner helps to prevent this and it gives you more bargaining power by telling the player that you know what they have and what your demands are ahead of time.


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=== Tips ===
=== Tips ===
* Piracy in Anarchy systems solves the problem of 1) Getting a bounty for destruction, and 2) Heavy fines if stolen goods are scanned in cargo holds.
* Piracy in Anarchy systems solves the problem of 1) Getting a bounty for destruction, and 2) Heavy fines if stolen goods are scanned in cargo holds.
* Only visit high, medium, low security systems for piracy excursions, then return to Anarchy to offload goods.
* Only visit high, medium, low security [[Star system|systems]] for piracy excursions, then return to Anarchy to offload goods.
* You can be the scourge of multiple systems and just change ship and go back to trading when you get bored. This makes piracy viable as a role.
* You can be the scourge of multiple systems and just change ship and go back to trading when you get bored. This makes piracy viable as a career.
* Most pirates play other roles as well. They just look for the opportunity of additional income and excitement.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/why-anyone-want-to-be-a-pirate-in-elite-universe.456085/ Frontier Forums: Why anyone want to be a pirate in Elite universe?]</ref>
* Most pirates play other careers as well. They just look for the opportunity of additional income and excitement.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/why-anyone-want-to-be-a-pirate-in-elite-universe.456085/ Frontier Forums: Why anyone want to be a pirate in Elite universe?]</ref>


== NPC Pirates ==
== NPC Pirates ==
[[File:Unsanctioned-Outpost-Pirate.png|thumb|250px|Unsanctioned Outpost]]
[[File:Unsanctioned-Outpost-Pirate.png|thumb|250px|Unsanctioned Outpost]]
NPC pirates are typically any non-player ship with a [[bounty]] attached to it. Typically they come in two varieties; random and event.
NPC pirates can be identified as any non-player ship with a [[bounty]] attached to it. Typically they come in two varieties; random and event.
 
Random pirates can be found anywhere in [[Supercruise]], inside [[Resource Extraction Site|Resource Extraction sites]] and [[Nav Beacon]]s, and overwhelmingly inhabit Compromised Nav Beacons. When scanning a ship they can usually be identified by their [[bounty]] since all NPC pirates have some sort of bounty. This scales depending on their ship and [[rank]]. Random pirates in Supercruise will attempt to interdict the player if they get close. This can occur outside Nav Beacons for any later with cargo his, regardless if the player is carrying cargo or not. Strangely, if a player interdicts a pirate they will not fight back immediately and will instead merely scan the player for cargo, then supercruise away if they have none. These pirates can also appear in certain [[Unidentified Signal Source]]s and are frequently in a [[Wing]] at threat levels 2 and higher. In [[salvage]] signal sources they will usually leave the player alone if they do not see them take cargo. Be careful with NPC Wings, because it is common for a small ship such as an [[Eagle]] or [[Sidewinder]] to be accompanied by an [[Anaconda]] or [[Fer-de-Lance]].


Event pirates are more predictable and very common for traders. There are two kinds; ones chasing your cargo and assassins hired to kill you. The former can be generated any time you enter [[Supercruise]] or jump to a new system. They can be easily identified since they always hail the player for their large cargo hold before interdiction. Cargo delivery [[missions]] also generate them occasionally. You will often be told by your [[mission]] employer that they are coming. These pirates are always scaled to the player they are hunting; a [[Sidewinder]] will be attacked by other Sidewinders, [[Eagle MkII|Eagles]] and occasionally [[Adder]]s. Their rank is always one or two levels higher than yours.  
Random pirates can be found anywhere in [[Supercruise]], inside [[Resource Extraction Site|Resource Extraction sites]] and [[Nav Beacon]]s, and overwhelmingly inhabit Compromised Nav Beacons. When scanning a ship they can usually be identified by their [[bounty]] since all NPC pirates have some sort of bounty. This scales depending on their ship and [[rank]]. Random pirates in Supercruise will attempt to interdict the player if they get close. Strangely, if a player interdicts a pirate they will not fight back immediately and will instead merely scan the player for cargo, then supercruise away if they have none. These pirates can also appear in certain [[Unidentified Signal Source]]s and are frequently in a [[Wing]] at threat levels 2 and higher. In [[salvage]] signal sources they will usually leave the player alone if they do not see them take cargo. Be careful with NPC Wings, because it is common for a small ship such as an [[Eagle]] or [[Sidewinder]] to be accompanied by an [[Anaconda]] or [[Fer-de-Lance]].


[[Assassin]]s function mostly the same, but are much more dangerous. For one they do not care for your cargo and will attack as soon as they interdict. They also generally fly better ships than typical NPC pirates. These can spawn during a mission and you will receive a message about their arrival and attack and will gain a bonus if you can eliminate them. They spawn on rare occasions for delivering data and other legal non-cargo missions. Like pirates, they always have a bounty and it scales with their rank and ship.
Event pirates are more predictable and very common for traders. There are two kinds; ones chasing your cargo and assassins hired to kill you. The former can be generated any time you enter [[Supercruise]] or jump to a new system with at least a small amount of cargo on board. They can be easily identified since they always hail the player for their large cargo hold before interdiction. Cargo delivery [[missions]] also generate them occasionally. You will often be told by your [[mission]] employer that they are coming. These pirates are always scaled to the player they are hunting; a [[Sidewinder]] will be attacked by other Sidewinders, [[Eagle MkII|Eagles]] and occasionally [[Adder]]s and their rank is always one or two levels higher than yours. [[Assassin]]s function mostly the same, but are more dangerous as they do not care for your cargo and will attack as soon as they interdict. They also generally fly better ships than typical NPC pirates. These can spawn during a mission and you will receive a message about their arrival and attack and will gain a bonus if you can eliminate them. They spawn on rare occasions for delivering data and other legal non-cargo missions. Pirates will always attempt to B-line for the player and interdict them. If the player leaves supercruise the pirate will drop into the same place around 10-20 seconds later and will also leave it once the player does; the only way to get rid of one is to destroy them or leap to a new system which will despawn them. They will still follow players to space stations, however they will usually quickly retreat instead of attacking if the player is in the no-fire zone.  


Supply runs, where you source a designated amount of cargo, have a rather deadly quirk. Unlike other missions, these missions commonly spawn pirates, a 70% chance per mission. Furthermore, these pirates have a higher level than assassins. For example, a [[Type-9]] normally encounters ships such as [[Viper MkIII]]s and on very rare occasions [[Python]]s. While pirates for these missions very commonly fly [[Anaconda]]s. They have a very high rank such as Elite while the player is as low as Competent. It is advised to take serious caution on these missions and do not take them in bulk. Note that [[Wing Missions]] do not have this issue.
If the player has alert authorities enabled and the system is not in anarchy, law enforcement ships will immediately respond and attempt to intervene, with the time scaling as expected based on the security status of the system. If the player is flying a highly defendable ship that has little offence such as a ship outfitted for mining, stalling until they arrive is sometimes viable.


Pirates (not assassins) always demand a certain amount of cargo when they scan you; if you have any, otherwise they will leave disgruntled. Complying will satisfy them and it is useful to have the jettison all cargo command bound to a button for emergencies. Beware, in some cases pirates can chase the player again immediately after receiving the cargo. So this is only advisable if escaping or fighting is not an option.
Pirates (not assassins) always demand a certain amount of cargo when they scan you; if you have any, otherwise they will leave disgruntled. They will also not bother if the player only has a very small amount of cargo on board. Complying will satisfy them and it is useful to have the jettison all cargo command bound to a button for emergencies. Beware, in some cases pirates can chase the player again immediately after receiving the cargo. So this is only advisable if escaping or fighting is not an option.


== Playing against pirates ==
== Playing against pirates ==
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=== Dealing with NPC pirates ===
=== Dealing with NPC pirates ===
* If you dump a small amount of cargo they will stop to collect it.
* If you dump a small amount of cargo they will stop to collect it.
* If a pirate NPC is in a better ship than you, run.
* Most pirates will give you an opportunity to see their ship first; use this to determine whether to fight or flee. Notably you should be very cautious of [[Python|Pythons]], due to their deceptively high [[Mass Lock]] factor making them a dangerous foe.
* Make good use of the downtime between their demands and opening fire to lineup towards a system to escape to if need be, especially if mass locked. You can also try to get your ship positioned away from their firing line so they take longer before getting any damage done.
* Non-assassin pirates will despawn once you jump systems, use this to clear particularly problematic ones.
* Beware that all pirates scale to your [[combat]] rank ''not'' your trader rank; higher ranks will inadvertently make trading much harder.
* Pirates will also scale to your ship; sacrificing cargo by flying a strong combat ship is ill-advised for this reason. Making use of [[engineers]] and powerful equipment on a normally weak trader ship will be far more effective for defence.
* Pirates will always follow you to anywhere you leave supercruise, even highly secure areas like stations. You can use this to get them into areas with plenty of security around like Nav Beacons or mining sites.
* If your ship can handle them and you don't mind losing a bit of time, killing pirates can be an effective way of getting a bit of combat exp and crafting resources.


=== Dealing with player pirates ===
=== Dealing with player pirates ===
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Pirating [[Low Temperature Diamonds]] from NPC vessels can be extremely lucrative, with [[Anaconda]]s, [[Federal Corvette]]s, and [[Imperial Cutter]]s yielding 200-500 million credits of cargo at the high end.
Pirating [[Low Temperature Diamonds]] from NPC vessels can be extremely lucrative, with [[Anaconda]]s, [[Federal Corvette]]s, and [[Imperial Cutter]]s yielding 200-500 million credits of cargo at the high end.


First, look for a system with an Agriculture economy type that is in Boom and has an Anarchy government type. While supercruising in the system, watch for [[Type-6 Transporter]]s, [[Type-7 Transporter]]s, [[Type-9 Heavy]]s, [[Keelback]]s, [[Asp Explorer]]s, or [[Diamondback Explorer]]s in addition to the big three ships. Target and scan these ships; if they are equipped with a [[Mining Laser]], then they are a miner carrying LTD. Interdict the target and immediately fire on it to prevent it from High Waking. At that point, there are two reliable methods of acquiring the LTD:
First, look for a system with an Agriculture or Industrial economy type that is in Boom and has an Anarchy government type. While supercruising in the system, watch for [[Type-6 Transporter]]s, [[Type-7 Transporter]]s, [[Type-9 Heavy]]s, [[Keelback]]s, [[Asp Explorer]]s, or [[Diamondback Explorer]]s in addition to the big three ships. Mining ship do not necessarily carry mining [[Commodities|minerals]] though. Target and scan these ships; if they are equipped with a [[Mining Laser]], then they are a miner carrying LTD. Interdict the target and immediately fire on it to prevent it from High Waking. At that point, there are two reliable methods of acquiring the LTD:


*Shield Tanking - Most effective against small ships, as medium and large ships often have better weapons. After attacking the target, come to a full stop, max pips in shields, and wait for the target to hover between 700 meters and 1.2 km away. While the target attacks, use Hatch Breaker Limpets and Collectors to seize all of the cargo and then depart. Note that if the Target has Point Defence modules equipped, Hatch Breaking will not work unless those modules are destroyed, but it may be faster to leave and find another victim.
*Shield Tanking - Most effective against small ships, as medium and large ships often have better weapons. After attacking the target, come to a full stop, max pips in shields, and wait for the target to hover between 700 meters and 1.2 km away. While the target attacks, use Hatch Breaker Limpets and Collectors to seize all of the cargo and then depart. Note that if the Target has Point Defence modules equipped, Hatch Breaking will not work unless those modules are destroyed, but it may be faster to leave and find another victim.
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* Manifest Scanner (optional, effective only to monitor how many LTDs left in the target's hold, otherwise replace with a Shield Booster)
* Manifest Scanner (optional, effective only to monitor how many LTDs left in the target's hold, otherwise replace with a Shield Booster)


==Looting Settlements==
==Looting settlements==
Pirates who [[On Foot|disembark]] from their ships can also loot [[Settlement]]s. The [[Maverick Suit]] is ideal for this task as its [[Arc Cutter]] can be used to cut open metal panels and maglocks to access [[Goods]] and [[Components]].
Pirates who [[On Foot|disembark]] from their ships can loot [[Settlement]]s. The [[Maverick Suit]] is ideal for this task as its [[Arc Cutter]] can be used to cut open metal panels and maglocks to access [[Goods]] and [[Assets]].


Settlement looting can be done stealthily to avoid alerting any guards and other personnel, but in order to thoroughly scour a Settlement for all of its valuables, it is best to eliminate all security. First, take out any [[Skimmers]], restore power to the Settlement if it is inactive, and deactivate all security systems and defence turrets via the Command Centre controls. Next, neutralise any guards or criminal scavengers in the Settlement. At this point, pirates can search the entire Settlement for valuable items at their leisure. It is suggested to park an [[SRV]] nearby to store collected items, since a suit's backpack has limited space and will not be able to hold all of a Settlement's items.
Settlement looting can be done stealthily to avoid alerting any guards and other personnel, but in order to thoroughly scour a Settlement for all of its valuables, it is best to eliminate all security. First, take out any [[Skimmers]], restore power to the Settlement if it is inactive, and deactivate all security systems and defence turrets via the Command Centre controls. Next, neutralise any guards or criminal scavengers in the Settlement. At this point, pirates can search the entire Settlement for valuable items at their leisure. It is suggested to park an [[SRV]] nearby to store collected items, since a suit's backpack has limited space and will not be able to hold all of a Settlement's items.


== Trivia ==
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* As of Update 1.5, Piracy in Elite was overhauled and the definition of "piracy" broadened. Previously, the term "pirate" was normally reserved only for players who would actively seek out and prey on other CMDRs hauling valuable cargo, as well as the generic term for any ''Wanted'' NPCs that interdict players and that populate [[Nav Beacon|Nav Beacons]], [[Resource Extraction Site|RES]], [[Unidentified Signal Source|USS]] sites, and other locations. After the changes implemented in update 1.5, NPC ships entering and leaving Stations now carry cargo more reflective of each Station's economy and its respective Imports and Exports. These NPC ships may also carry an array of expensive rare commodities.<ref name=":0">http://imgur.com/zZOHoOp</ref> This means that players can now choose to pirate the shipping lanes between wealthy Starports and Outposts that import or export expensive goods - sometimes even laying in wait just beyond No Fire Zones of Stations or following the wakes of trade ships. New and updated piracy missions were also added to the [[Bulletin Board]]. These changes provided a more open-ended path with more choices for players choosing piracy. Players can now engage in a form of piracy that is reliable, lucrative, and well-paying without having to rely on only attacking other players directly; this also had a secondary effect of lessening the social stigma and impact of the term "pirate." Since it is possible to carry out the activities of a pirate without having to attack other players many are more likely openly admit to pirating, leading to open discussion about the profession between players and helping to further piracy as a career. Piracy has become a more lucrative career choice with the potential for a much larger income less reliant on PvP than it had been previously.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/ships-1-5-beta-update-patch-notes.199470/ Frontier Forums: Ships 1.5 beta update - Patch notes]</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/ships-beta-1-5-3-incoming.201170/ Frontier Forums: Ships beta 1.5.3 incoming]</ref>
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== Powerplay ==
Pirates who participate in [[Powerplay]] are recommended to pledge to [[Archon Delaine]] due to the following perks:
 
# -100% reduced rebuy when killed by a ship pledged to another Power in the territory that your power does not control.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfcuFlCoi_0 Will YOU get RICH with Archon Delaine in Elite Dangerous Powerplay?] - Ricardos Gaming - YouTube - 20 Nov 2024</ref>
# -100% reduce rebuy when killed in your Power's territory.
# -100% reduced value on bounties placed on you in your Power's territory.
# +30% increase in [[Black Market|black market]] profits in your Power's territory.
# Access to rank decal
# Access to all Powerplay weapon modules. Rank 34: is the [[Cytoscrambler|Cytoscrambler Burst Laser]]. Rank 39: [[Pacifier Frag-Cannon]]. Rank 50: [[Enforcer Cannon]].
 
== Development ==
 
=== Update 1.5 ===
In 2015, Update 1.5 overhauled Piracy in ED and the definition of "piracy" broadened. Previously, the term "pirate" was normally reserved only for players who would actively seek out and prey on other CMDRs hauling valuable cargo, as well as the generic term for any ''Wanted'' NPCs that interdict players and that populate [[Nav Beacon|Nav Beacons]], [[Resource Extraction Site|RES]], [[Unidentified Signal Source|USS]] sites, and other locations.  
 
The cargo of ships at stations was changed to be more reflective of each station's economy and its respective imports and exports. These NPC ships may also carry an array of expensive rare commodities.<ref name=":0">http://imgur.com/zZOHoOp</ref> This means that players can now choose to pirate the shipping lanes between wealthy Starports and Outposts that import or export expensive goods - sometimes even laying in wait just beyond No Fire Zones of stations or following the wakes of trade ships.  
 
New and updated piracy missions were also added to the [[Bulletin Board]]. These changes provided a more open-ended path with more choices for players choosing piracy. Players can now engage in a form of piracy that is reliable, lucrative, and well-paying without having to rely on only attacking other players directly; this also had a secondary effect of lessening the social stigma and impact of the term "pirate." Since it is possible to carry out the activities of a pirate without having to attack other players many are more likely openly admit to pirating, leading to open discussion about the profession between players and helping to further piracy as a career. Piracy has become a more lucrative career choice with the potential for a much larger income less reliant on PvP than it had been previously.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/ships-1-5-beta-update-patch-notes.199470/ Frontier Forums: Ships 1.5 beta update - Patch notes]</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/ships-beta-1-5-3-incoming.201170/ Frontier Forums: Ships beta 1.5.3 incoming]</ref>
 
=== Law & Disorder ===
 
This an upcoming rework that's due in December 2026.
 
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== See also ==
 
* [[Bounty Hunter]]
* [[Crime & Punishment]]


== Guides ==
== Guides ==
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== Videos ==
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== References ==
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