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Thread: More Freelance thoughts...
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Bushwakka
Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:00 am
#1
Just wondering why it isn't possible to change faction within the freelance faction, from RSF/Corsec/Smuggler to Smuggler/RSF/Corsec? I mean, they use the same ships and it is supposed to be freelance, right? Shouldn't a freelance pilot be able to work for anyone they choose without having to learn how to fly the same ship he already has mastered? I am RSF 4444, reb on the ground now, but was neutral when I started pilot. Shouldn't I be able to be to start working for the Smuggler's if I want without having to go back to square one? I did buy my own ship, outfit & maintain it, and I am a freelance pilot.
If this has been discussed before, forgive me, this is my first time stopping by.
psikobunny
Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:10 am
#2
Ummm because one squad is semi-criminal, one squad is Imperial toady police, and the other squad is fiercely independent police? When trying to make sense of being able to change or not, take a look at the ingame logic. There's no way any one of the squads would trust you if you just showed up and said, 'hey guys I was just flying for the [insert name here] and I'm pretty good'
Atan
Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:17 am
#3
psikobunny wrote:
Ummm because one squad is semi-criminal, one squad is Imperial toady police, and the other squad is fiercely independent police? When trying to make sense of being able to change or not, take a look at the ingame logic. There's no way any one of the squads would trust you if you just showed up and said, 'hey guys I was just flying for the [insert name here] and I'm pretty good'
Isnt that exactly what a freelancer/mercenary makes? working for the highest bidder and being the scum of the universe?
psikobunny
Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:28 am
#4
In general terms yes, but that is illustrated in the pilot's ability to pick his targets after he chooses a squad. Think of the squads as a plot device, instead of a separation of skills, because that's basically what they are. Each series of missions is part of a bigger story, and its a process of building trust and understanding with your superiors.
The one pilot cluster where it would make more sense, would actually be Rebel. They never discuss any sort of rivalry or mistrust, and you get the feeling hopping back and forth would be no big deal.
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