Pvp hunting

PvP hunting is the act of leaving port with the sole purpose of attacking other player ships.

PvP hunts may have one or more goals, including:
 * Attacking random player ships to increase their crew rank. Crew rank may be aspect of popularity and thus attract PvP seeking members.
 * Finding a specific target.
 * Attacking trade runs for profits.

Some players frown on PvP hunting as it can mean loss of rank, commodities, and PoE from the target ship.

PvP hunting is often done using a sloop, allowing only experienced pirates on board, to give the sloop an advantage because of the number of experienced players on board.

PvP hunting is also popular as a solo activity, where the player can gain the advantages of a low might ring, at the cost of a crew of players who are replaced by swabbies.