How do pirates work?

I just have a few questions about pirates.

1. I understand the only way to get pirates is through an auction. However I wonder, is there more than one pirate auction per game?

2. If a trade line passes over a pirate hex what is the amount it is raided. If the same line goes over two hexes does it get raided more?

3. Do pirates last the whole game?

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1. Yes, but I think it's random.

2. 50% chance of a cargo that passes though the pirates area of effect being raided and having its whole cargo stolen (which I think it's 20 units for everyone? Not sure).

3. Pirates will stay there until they steal 200 units of cargo, then they are gone.

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1. There can be (and usually are) more than one auction of pirates in a game.

2. When a line crosses the pirates' footprint the cargo has a chance to be taken, it's about 50/50 I believe.

3. No, pirates remain until they have stolen 200 resources, after that they leave. Sometimes people shut off their pirated resources, but this will only cause them to remain in position longer.

edit: nice x-post, glad we are saying the same

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