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| ''This article is about player behavior, not to be confused with the quest-related [[Pirates|NPCs]].''
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| == Pirating ==
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| '''''Pirating''''' is the act of destroying a ship in hopes of looting it for money. Any ship with a decent armament of guns and speed can be a pirating ship, but [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruisers]] and some [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruisers]] are typically the ships of choice for most '''Pirates'''. Read [[Ship Loss#Tips|Avoiding Ship Loss]] to make sure you don't lose a ship to a pirate.
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| == Summary ==
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| When a player is '''Pirating''', they will usually be in a faction that has declared war on the majority of factions in the game. '''Pirates''' usually choose agile, quick and powerful ships to '''Pirate''' since most players will run when attacked, making '''Pirating''' reliant on ambushing and quickly subduing the target.
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| == List of Recommended Pirate Ships ==
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| * [[Cobra]]: This ship is fast, but doesn't have much firepower. It is mostly used by new players in taking down [[:Category:Miner|Miners]] or weaker ships. Sometimes it is used to exploit larger ships' blind spots and destroy them without being hit.
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| * [[Zero]]: Agile and powerful, but it does require large use of its [[Spinals]] since its [[Turrets]] are too weak to kill anything on their own (only 2 [[Turrets]]). This cheap [[:Category:Destroyer|Destroyer]] has a lot of firepower but may not withstand the [[Turrets|Gatling Turret]] fire when close to enemy [[Starbase]]s.
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| * [[Scimitar]]: It is able to pirate weakened ships (potentially small ships if the pilot is skilled enough) with its decent firepower, great maneuverability, and small frame.
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| * [[Nightmare]]: An incredibly agile ship that packs a massive punch. It also contains a cargo hold of 250, allowing for quick looting when needed.
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| <h1 class="mw-customtoggle-cruiserclass shipclass">Cruisers</h1>
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| * [[Gideon]]: Powerful, the [[Gideon]] can dish out a lot of damage and can take ships at their base with ease. Lots of people who '''Pirate''' use multiple [[Gideon]]s at a time sometimes between 3-6 or more to create a force able to take down [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreads]] with ease and kill everything in sight.
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| *[[Sixfold]]: Fast and powerful. The [[Sixfold]] can dish out a ridiculously large amount of firepower quickly, then catch up to the target and finish the job.
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| *[[Aura]]: Extremely high DPS and great maneuverability.
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| *[[Nidhogg]]: Extremely high DPS and great maneuverability.
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| <h1 class="mw-customtoggle-battlecruiserclass shipclass">Battlecruisers</h1>
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| *[[Vansnova]]: The [[Vansnova]], like the [[Razor Wing]], relies on its [[Spinals]] to attack ships. However, the [[Vansnova]] can dish out a lot of damage without having to constantly aim, as all barrels of the [[Vansnova]]'s [[Spinals]] fire at the same time; unlike the [[Razor Wing]] which fires them one at a time. The [[Vansnova]]'s [[Spinals]] are enough to obliterate [[:Category:Destroyer|Destroyers]] with one shot of both the [[Spinals|Phasers]] and the [[Spinals|Cannons]]!
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| * [[Black Flare]]: This [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]] is often used to take down medium-sized ships or other '''Pirates''', as it wields high firepower against larger targets while also maintaining high maneuverability.
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| * [[Grievion]]: While not very maneuverable, this ship can belch out a lot of damage for its class to ensure the target is taken down quickly. It can also hold its own in a fight against other [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruisers]].
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| * [[Razor Wing]]: This [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]] can take down [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] and [[:Category:Carrier|Carriers]] easily with its ridiculously powerful [[Spinals]] (4 [[Spinals|Medium Phasers]] and 4 [[Spinals|Medium Cannon]]s). It also has 2 [[Turrets|Flak Cannons]] and a [[Turrets|Cannon]] to take down smaller ships. However, the majority of the firepower lies in this ship's [[Spinals]], meaning that to use this ship effectively the pilot must make use of them.
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| * [[Sturm]]: The [[Sturm]] can deal large amounts of damage with its [[Spinals]]. It is very fast and has the highest acceleration of any [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]], but has low Shields and Hull to balance it out. It's also the second most expensive [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]], but is considered the perfect '''Pirate''' ship by many players.
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| * [[Mjolnheimr]]: The [[Mjolnheimr]] is a [[:Category:Battlecruiser|Battlecruiser]] version of the [[Ampharos]]. Its agility and light firepower makes it able to take down small ships with ease.
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| * [[MRLS Launcher]]: The large cargo hold coupled with high firepower and good health makes it an ideal ship for '''Pirating'''.
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| * [[Zhen]]: The Zhen is god for pirating due to the large cargo hold, and high firepower when used in swarms. The only disadvantage is the cost.
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| *[[Aeaphiel]]: The Aeaphiel became extremely popular in pirating after a buff that made it deal over 300 DPS along with being fast and having good turn speed. Though it has since been nerfed, its current 177 DPS is still among the best in its class.
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| <h1 class="mw-customtoggle-dreadnoughtclass shipclass">Capital Ships</h1>
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| *[[Warden]]: The [[Warden]] is a fast and cheap [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]] With relatively high health and small size, it excels at destroying [[shields]] and [[hull]] equally.
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| *[[Sentaliz]]: Even though the [[Sentaliz]] is a [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]], its relatively small size and devastating [[hull]] firepower make it a perfect '''Pirating''' vessel. This ship is also good at PvP if you can aim the [[Spinals]].
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| * [[Ampharos]]: While the [[Ampharos]] is a [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]], its agility and firepower make this a go-to '''Pirating''' ship. It is also good for defending siege ships from smaller ships.
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| * [[Witch]]: Fast and very agile for a [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]]. Its ability to quickly destroy shields with its turrets and to finish them off with its spinals makes it one of the best pirating ships.
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| *[[Helios]]: Amazing Firepower, Speed, and Maneuverability make it a great choice for Pirating bigger Miners and Freighters, with the only downside being its low health. It also has a huge cargo hold of 1000.
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| *[[Stealth One]] and [[Stealth B-2]]: Designed to sneak up on unsuspecting freighters and miners, and destroy them with ease using its Large and Small Torpedoes respectively. In addition, both ships cannot be detected on the minimap, making them extremely powerful for spying on enemy bases and ships.
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| * [[Slipstream]]: Though a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]], it is very fast for a ship of its class. Due to its speed, [[Turrets|Turret]] placement, and firepower, it is perfect for killing ships below its class, and since it has high [[hull]] health, it can dive [[Ships]] near [[Starbase]]s and dodge most of the [[Turrets|Lasers]] due to its speed.
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| * [[Cyclops]]: Being a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]], it's firepower mainly consists of [[Turrets|Railguns]]. [[Turrets|Railguns]] excel at destroying the hull of a ship. This increases the odds of you getting the final kill on a ship because you deal more damage to a player who's on low health. If paired with a [[Zeus]] there isn't much that can stop it. Due to [[Turrets|Railguns]] having incredibly long-range, it's also possible to snipe [[:Category:Miner|Miners]] that are at the [[Starbase]].
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| * [[Leviathan]]: One of the best PVP ships in general, this ship is very balanced and is often used as a '''Pirating''' tool in order to easily destroy ships that are weaker than itself. Having [[Turrets|Railguns]] at the front of the ship allows it to snipe [[Ships]] while still at the [[Starbase]]. It is also able to use its [[Spinals]] in a similar fashion, making it a popular choice for all-around '''Pirating'''.
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| *[[Avalon]]: Although not designed for PvP, its turrets and spinals are all hull-focused, with its powerful 3 Medium Torpedoes. Best paired with a shield-breaking ship like a [[Warden]] since your turrets will deal pitiful damage to shields. Just remember to be ready to warp out as soon as reinforcements come, since the Avalon is a glass cannon, and has very bad maneuverability
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| *[[Astraeus]]: Has ''EXTREMELY'' high damage per volley, allowing it to destroy miners under [[Orca]] in 1 volley (1 second) and [[Orca]] and [[Galaxy]] in just 2 volleys. ''(25 seconds)'' [[File:Epic pirate.png|centre|thumb|348x348px|Gideon assaulting an [[Industrial Miner]] from an earlier version. Credits to threshhold101 & BloxEman01. ]]
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| == Trivia ==
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| * Some frown upon '''Pirating''' seeing it as "unethical" or "bullying", while others simply say that '''Pirating''' is part of the game and [[avoiding ship loss]] is a necessary skill to play the game.
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| * '''Pirating''' can be very profitable if you are fast enough to get a [[:Category:Freighter|Freighter]] to the wreck.
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| * "Privateer" is a more accurate term as you only attack ships during times of [[War]].
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| * '''Pirating''' is one of the safest ways to raise a large [[bounty]], as you typically attack non-combat [[Ships]].
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| * '''Pirating''' used to be a massive threat, but due to updates like needing a certain amount of [[Loyalty]] and a certain level [[Starbase]] to spawn [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreads]], pirate attacks lowered in number, though they remain a notable danger.
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