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==Overview==

Anti-[[Pirates|pirates]], more commonly called 'Anti-pies', are the people who believe they uphold law and order in the [[Low_sec|low-sec]] areas of [[New_Eden|New Eden]].  Generally, a person becomes an anti-pirate when they them selves have been wronged by a [[Pirate|pirate]].  Seeking revenge, they will usually run into others seeking the same and form groups of players, corporations, or alliances to target pirates and pirate corporations as enemies. 

Most anti-pirates are the more moral of [[New_Eden|New Eden]]. Although they still enjoy [[PvP|PvP]],  they do not resort to the ''shoot anything that appears on my overview'' concept of the pirate.  For instance, they will not shoot neutrals in [[Low_sec|low-sec]] if they find them ratting in belts. They tend to only be interested in pirates who are [[Criminal_Flagging_System|criminally flagged]], or belong to a known pirate organization. Most anti-pirate vs. pirate engagements occur in [[Low_sec|low-sec]] although it is also seen from time to time in [[High_sec|high-sec]].

Perhaps the most beneficial functions of the anti-pirate community at large is the breaking down of pirate gate camps on trade routes. This is one pirate activity that has the most hindering effects on the larger [[Pod|pod]] pilot community.

==Controversy==

An on going argument between anti-pirates and pirates exist concerning the actual 'morality' of self styled anti-pirates. Although it is true that many anti-pirates do hold true to their code of moral justice and rules of engagement, others simply use it as a title to hide their actions behind. Both pirates and anti-pirates enjoy [[PvP|PvP]] in Eve, as it is arguably one of the most exciting experiences you can have in the game. However anti-pirates share many of the same characteristics as pirates such as a low [[Security_Status|security status]] and life in low-sec. Many pirates consider themselves to be more honorable than their anti-[[Pirate|pirate]] counterparts simply because they treat all victims equally, whereas the anti-[[Pirate|pirate]] responds to a personal sense of right and wrong choosing targets based on their sole [[Judgement|judgement]]. 

==See Also==

[[PvP]], [[Pirates]], [[Criminal_Flagging_System|Criminal Flagging System]]