Rep Stealing

Rep Stealing is the act of attacking an enemy that is already engaged by another pirate, thereby getting rewarded but not facing any consequences or taking damage.

Most players consider this an act of theft, since the original pirate does not get all of the Reputation and Loot awards for defeating the enemy, but rather must share it with the pirate who intervened. This theft of Reputation is where the term Rep Stealing comes from.

Often, an inexperienced pirate may be unaware that they are doing so and are simply trying to help. However, veteran players take issue with another pirate consistently taking part of their rewards.