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Ethics in Space

You come across a derelict ship floating in a backwater system. What do you do?

  • Contact the local Starport and wait 3-5 months for my 15%.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Scan for Naval vessels, hail the ship, then investigate.. for survivors of course.

    Votes: 30 42.3%
  • Check for survivors while we're there it wont hurt to help move some of that cargo.

    Votes: 22 31.0%
  • Scan for signs of life, if none are present we loot and run.

    Votes: 13 18.3%
  • As 3, but add a few more holes to the ship if any lifesigns are detected. Then loot.

    Votes: 6 8.5%

  • Total voters
    71
  • Poll closed .
Ethics

I fear poll is not overly valid as ethics survey from phrasing. An empty ship is not seen under law the way an empty store, or a ship docked in port would be treated as salvage & looting not the same thing.


Those who'd kill or let die to steal is valid. But finding empty and keeping is legal. salvage rights were covered in Annic Nova long ago.
 
Salvage

Your ship shakes as it comes out of Jumpspace. The hydrogen burn fading and the view-ports opening to reveal the backwater system in all its awe inspiring glory. Suddenly the sensors detect a derelict ship less than an hour away, no system traffic to speak of, and the cargo doors appear to be intact. You...

Scan the ship for survivors, if their are none present, check the ship for valuables and also if ship is salvagable.

If the ship is salvagable, claim salvage.

Rules of High Space!!!
 
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