Pirate ship selling drones

This random event occurs in:

• Slug Controlled Nebula
• Slug Home Nebula
  Can also occur at an exit beacon and as a filler event in any sector. The Long-Ranged Scanners will detect no ship presence. This event can occur only once per sector.

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A ship with conspicuous pirate markings is orbiting a nearby moon, broadcasting a simple message claiming to have equipment available for sale.

1. Hail the ship.
   • The ship responds "Yes, we have an extensive stock! Come aboard and see our wares!"
     1. Dock with the ship.
        • A human in an exquisite suit meets you on board. "Welcome to my ship! We specialize in drones of all kinds, can I interest you in any?
          1. Buy some Drone parts.  [ 25 ]
             • You receive 5.
          2. Buy a Drone schematic.  [ 25-35 ]  [ the actual offer is shown prior to the trade ]
             • You receive a drone schematic.
          3. Buy nothing.
             • "Ah, I'm sorry to hear that! Pleasant journeys." Once back to the helm, a series of explosions rocks your ship. The pirate ship has powered its weapons! You receive a message, "You shouldn't waste people's time Captain!"
               • Your ship takes 3 hull damage, 1 damage with a random effect to engines, 1 damage with a random effect to each of 2 random rooms, and fight a Pirate ship (default rewards).
          4. Buy Drone Control system upgrade. (the system must be already installed)
             • 15-20 for Drone Control at level 2-3.
             • 25-33 for Drone Control at level 4-5.
             • 50-65 for Drone Control at level 6-7.
     2. This seems dangerous, leave.
        • As soon as you start to reverse your ship, the pirate reveals hidden weaponry and sets off in pursuit. You'll have to fight him to escape!
          • Fight a Pirate ship (default rewards).
     3. (Slug) "Sir: We can dock, but I sense that we better plan on making a purchase..."
        • Same as the first option. The wording of the blue option is meant to inform the player that they must make a purchase to avoid ship damage.
     4. (Hacking) Disable their Weapon system before docking.
        • You receive a hail as soon as your Hacking system finishes: "What have you done!? You can never trust a Federation ship! Here, take your 'standard toll'. I really should do business elsewhere, scum."
          • You receive low scrap.
2. Attack him before he can attack!
   • Fight a Pirate ship (default rewards).
3. Quickly prepare to jump away.
   • Nothing happens.

Trivia

This event is called "PIRATE_SALESMAN" in the datafiles.