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SJ, bases are only hidden until found or the tech is found in order to find them. I suggested a compromise, this way both ideas are incorporated into the game. They are both great ideas we just have to figure the best way to use them. Pirates really had excellent intell on their targets, therefore they should have high intell in game, but there should be way to also combat this if and when you obtain the tech to do so. What about ships? Pirates were fast, quick and deadly, very rare did they have large warships like ships-of-the-line, etc, maybe limit them to only having capacity to build
nothing larger then BC's or BB's, no dreadnaughts or baseships. They would have to capture one in order to have it. they should also have high cunnning, violent, untrustworthy traits. Deal with them but don't trust them. they will bite the hand that feeds them. Just some ideas, I think this Pirate idea is one of the best. I just hope it all comes together. I think it would really add something extra to the game

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