Pirate gangs are pirate settlements on free planets of galaxy.
They occupy the planet and are nomadic, so they usually don't build infrastructure, but only rob the local population and deplete the planet's reserves.
In the main galaxies of various races, they occupy all the planets starting from Cladium, they are not interested in less technological minerals.
As part of temporary PVE and PVP events, they can change their strategy.
Depending on the galaxy and the planet where you meet them, pirates can have different weapons and also differ in supply.
The more planetary coefficient - the more often the planet is occupied by the most dangerous and armed pirates.
Depending on the number of pirate fleets, the amount of energy also varies, solarium and modules on planet.
Planets occupied by wealthy pirates with resources are indicated in space as follows:
If this icon is absent, then there are no rich pirate gangs on the planet.
Don't forget to scouting planets before the attack, pirates can occupy absolutely any free (not owned by players) planets, while the players themselves can specially leave defensive structures and fleets on the planet.