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==Things to remember about bounty hunters== | ==Things to remember about bounty hunters== | ||
* The bounty hunter's favourite ship is the [[Viper Mk III]]; fast enough to catch up with you and fast enough to escape should things not go according to plan. Usually outfitted with [[Railgun|railguns]] or [[Cannon|cannons]] for a quick and decisive outcome. | * The bounty hunter's favourite ship is the [[Viper Mk III]]; fast enough to catch up with you and fast enough to escape should things not go according to plan. Usually outfitted with [[Railgun|railguns]] or [[Cannon|cannons]] for a quick and decisive outcome. | ||
An alternative lies in the Vulture. It is vastly more expensive to outfit, but has powerful weapons (most pilots use gimballed Pulse Lasers) that can tear through larger ships very quickly. | |||
* An alternative lies in the Vulture. It is vastly more expensive to outfit, but has powerful weapons (most pilots use gimballed Pulse Lasers) that can tear through larger ships very quickly. | |||
* Bounty hunters are not predominantly [[Pirates|pirates]], but may take on that role as opportunities arise. Any [[Stolen Goods|stolen goods]] gained while bounty hunting is always an added bonus. | * Bounty hunters are not predominantly [[Pirates|pirates]], but may take on that role as opportunities arise. Any [[Stolen Goods|stolen goods]] gained while bounty hunting is always an added bonus. | ||
* Your Pilot's Federation Combat Rank increases based on rank disparity. You make bigger gains when you destroy ships with a higher combat rating than yourself. | * Your Pilot's Federation Combat Rank increases based on rank disparity. You make bigger gains when you destroy ships with a higher combat rating than yourself. | ||