I wondered a thing..

what happens to a ship when you de-commission it?

I mean, in theory, you're tearing it appart, and sell the components for $$. However, I wondered if we could instead sell it to the open market?

Your ship disappear, and you get more $ out of it. However, anyone who puts the money can buy it.

Even pirates.. they could simply use the outdated ships of most players to harass starbases and trade routes.

It would give a new scope to "arm runner". People who focus on production could sell at profit their ships (because, let's face it, AI gives crappy price for ships. At least in the games I played), while someone with a huge economy could buy an army.. an outdated army, but still an army..