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TO offers unique but initially confusing gameplay relating to levels of reputation with the local 'pirates'. They're an easy-going but sociopathic bunch: appearing in photos with babies one day; stealing their prams the next. They come in two factions, Uguras Armaments (UA) and the Cartel (CAR).
The normal effects of reputation are described here; the differences in TO are outlined on this page. Both factions are initially neutral (blue) towards <player> and seemingly disinterested in him. Their ships, Phoenix Marauders*, happily wander around Fields Of Opportunity nuking <& looting in v4 - Snafu> passing cargo ships without a care in the world.. also without intervention from the Teladi Union, who are seemingly unwilling or unable to do anything about it.
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