[Suicide Junkie]

Either would be good without pre-arranged teams.

If you go with a nomad partner, they can give you the no-maintenance ships...
If you go with a Pirate, they can get your super-stealthy ships. The Pirate Hoards might come in handy for all the trade income you'll be getting...

I'd say the Nomad would be more powerful as an ally.

[ August 14, 2003, 03:39: Message edited by: Suicide Junkie ]