It's weird, but in my Career game, I am actually liked by the pirates

. I wasn't going out of my way to be friends with them or ally with them. I suppose just taking whichever missions I could to earn money has somehow placed me in their good graces. I guess that doesn't speak well of me.
Maybe it was destiny, I did pick their logo for the forum after all

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Unfortunately I turned down joining the Black Market at the time it was offered due to it making things too tight on funds (plus I was planning on allying with the Taurians at the time). I miss it now though, so I may take advantage if the option comes back around.