Bounty hunters are a global mercenary faction.
They typically reside within their stronghold bases scattered throughout the galaxy.
They only operate within star systems that contain a stronghold, and any star system immediately connected to it.
Every move you make within Bounty Hunter territory will be watched.
Be mindful of your actions, or you'll end up accumulating a bounty on your head.
Bounty Hunters have been known to extort or attack ship that travel through their territory.
The greater your bounty, and the closer you are to their stronghold, the higher the threat will become.
If you don't have the resources to pay them off, you'll end up in a fight.
Bounty Hunters have known to respect those who can successfully fight them off, but this is not an advisable strategy for those who wish to stay alive.
Avoidance is the safer route.
As terrifying as they may seem, Bounty Hunters run a more than successful business. They typically remain neutral within the area around their stronghold bases.
You're free to dock and see what opportunities they offer without risk of attack.
If you have a high bounty, it might be a good idea to stop by and pay it off, before they come looking for you.