[quote=@Bishop]
I mean....what's the appeal on becoming a privateer? You're like mercenaries payed by the government. Hell, the Rp's title was "Space Pirates". Why would anyone come here wishing to be a privateer is beyond me...
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In the words of Long John Silver from Muppets' Treasure Island:

"Now take Sir Francis Drake, The Spanish all despise him, but to the British, he's a hero, and they idolize him."

This is just my personal opinion, but aside from the fact that Kiwiwiwi basically called this RP Space Pirates, but actually made them Privateers and the others decided to role with it, I think it's because Privateers seem akin to having your cake and eating it too. You get to be a pirate, do all the pirate things that regular Pirates do, but you also have the support, and backing of the Government at your side to do it with...at the cost of basically following orders and likely being mocked/hated by the REAL pirates. As Kessir already pointed out: It's basically like being the Suicide Squad of Sci-fi.

But again, that's just why I think there's appeal.

[quote=@Hazy]
I'll have to say pirates as well. It just seems like it could be much more fun.
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And so we now have a Tie. Fortunately, I was prepared for this occasion: I talked with the looming friend of mine last night and asked him which he would rather be in the RP...

...He said Pirate.

So the Final Score: Privateer 3, Pirate 4.

Pirates win.

I'm making the OOC now, though due to this vote essentially changing up what was originally planned by Kiwiwiwi, the posting of it might take a little while longer. I apologize, and would appreciate your patience. ^_^