*Looks up* Aha. Well then if that's what thugs should talk like. What should the other groups sound like?  The others include Leung, Sultan, CMC, Barrens, Brethren, and Machines, right? (list taken from the front page announcement)

Here's an example of what I initially thought Thugs might sound like, but it looks like it will likely suit Barrens better:

Barrens

pcft_FreeMerchant_approach, "Comin' in. Clear a path."
pcft_FreeMerchant_move_along_vector, "Keep it in the lines."
pcft_FreeMerchant_looking_for_work, "Lookin' for work. No questions asked."
pcft_FreeMerchant_vectoring, "Changing course. Outta the way."
pcft_FreeMerchant_docking, "Hold on. I'm stoppin' here."
pcft_FreeMerchant_docking_cleared, "Hardly any leaks. Come on in."
pcft_FreeMerchant_return_convoy, "Comin' back to the group."
pcft_FreeMerchant_departing_area, "I'm outta here. See ya."
pcft_FreeMerchant_lining_up_for_capsule_jump, "Just about ready to Jump."
pcft_FreeMerchant_hostile_spotted_fight, "I got a hostile here, movin' in."
pcft_FreeMerchant_hostile_spotted_flee, "Got a hostile here, I'm out!"
pcft_FreeMerchant_answering_distress_call, "Ooh a distress call. I'm gonna see if I can...help out."
pcft_FreeMerchant_hostile_spotted, "Incoming hostiles! Get outta here!"
pcft_FreeMerchant_distress_call, "Help! Help! Backup, anybody!"
pcft_FreeMerchant_approach_LDS, "Comin' in hot, stay outta the way."
pcft_FreeMerchant_fleeing_attackers, "We have a tail, unless we finally lost 'em."

Hmm Non-english is harder for me... but condescending and pretentious I can do. Here's my first shot.

Sultanate

pcft_FreeMerchant_approach, "This vessel is on approach vector. Keep well clear."
pcft_FreeMerchant_move_along_vector, "Your vector has been cleared. Do not stray from it."
pcft_FreeMerchant_looking_for_work, "If a suitable employer can be had here, this vessel is available for hire."
pcft_FreeMerchant_vectoring, "This vessel is changing vector. Steer clear"
pcft_FreeMerchant_docking, "Wait there. This vessel will dock here."
pcft_FreeMerchant_docking_cleared, "Docking maneuvers complete. We bid you welcome."
pcft_FreeMerchant_return_convoy, "This vessel shall now return to the convoy."
pcft_FreeMerchant_departing_area, "Until we meet again, this vessel bids farewell."
pcft_FreeMerchant_lining_up_for_capsule_jump, "This vessel is on final approach to Capsule Jump Point."
pcft_FreeMerchant_hostile_spotted_fight, "There is a hostile nearby. This vessel will engage."
pcft_FreeMerchant_hostile_spotted_flee, "This vessel detects hostiles. Strategic movement in progress."
pcft_FreeMerchant_answering_distress_call, "This vessel has received a distress signal. Let us provide what aid we can."
pcft_FreeMerchant_hostile_spotted, "New hostiles detected in the area. Exit strategically."
pcft_FreeMerchant_distress_call, "This vessel requires immediate assistance. Repeat: this vessel requires immediate assistance."
pcft_FreeMerchant_approach_LDS, "This vessel approaches in LDS. Keep well clear."
pcft_FreeMerchant_fleeing_attackers, "This vessel is in strategic maneuvers away from hostiles. Use caution; said hostiles may acquire new targets."

I decided to have 'pcft_freemerchant_looking_for_work' unique between shiptypes.  Otherwise, all the lines will be shared by 'Free' type ship classes. 

So here is an example of a completed set of lines for one line type, namely 'pcft_approach':

pcft_approach, "We are inbound, please give us a vector for approach."
pcft_approach_1, "We are inbound, requesting a vector for approach."
pcft_approach_2, "Ship inbound, please give us a vector for approach."
pcft_approach_3, "Vessel inbound, please transmit a vector for approach."
pcft_approach_4, "We are on station approach, please give us a vector for approach."
pcft_approach_5, "Ship on station approach, please transmit us a vector for approach."
pcft_approach_leung, "We inbound, give vector for approaching."
pcft_approach_leung_1, "We are inbounding, please to give vector for approaching."
pcft_approach_leung_2, "We inbound, please to transmit vector for station approaching."
pcft_approach_leung_3, "Ship is inbound, giving us vector for approaching, kindly."
pcft_approach_leung_4, "We are on inbound vector, requesting to give vector for approaching."
pcft_approach_leung_5, "We are inbound, give vector for approaching of the station, please."
pcft_approach_sultan, "We are inbound to your destination, please indicate the correct vector for station approach."
pcft_approach_sultan_1, "This vessel is on approach vector. Keep well clear."
pcft_approach_sultan_2, "This vessel is on immediate approach vector. Please indicate the correct vector for station approach."
pcft_approach_sultan_3, "This vessel is on approach vector. We are requesting the correct vector for station approach."
pcft_approach_sultan_4, "We are inbound to the station, keep clear of our vector.  Station, we are requesting approach and possible docking path."
pcft_approach_sultan_5, "This vessel is on approach vector. Keep off our planned vector."
pcft_approach_cmc, "We are on an inbound vector, would appreciate an approach path."
pcft_approach_cmc_1, "We are on an approach vector, requesting tranmission of approach and docking coordinates."
pcft_approach_cmc_2, "We are on station approach, requesting nearby ships to keep clear of our path.  Thank you."
pcft_approach_cmc_3, "Station, we are inbound and requesting an approach and docking coordinate vector.  Nearby ships, please steer off our vector.  Thanks."
pcft_approach_cmc_4, "We are approaching the station, requesting local ships to stay aware of our approach vector and keep it clean."
pcft_approach_cmc_5, "We are inbound vector, requesting ships in the vicinity to remain aware of our approach vector and keep it clean."
pcft_approach_brethren, "Brethren inbound, approach vector indicate now."
pcft_approach_brethren_1, "Brethren inbound, transmit approach vector."
pcft_approach_brethren_2, "Brethren approaching, indicate vector now."
pcft_approach_brethren_3, "Brethren are coming, station, transmit our path."
pcft_approach_brethren_4, "Station, Brethren are approaching."
pcft_approach_brethren_5, "Station, Brethren are on approach vector.  Give us a path."
pcft_approach_machine, "Inbound, give approach vector."
pcft_approach_machine_1, "Inbound, transmit approach vector."
pcft_approach_machine_2, "Inbound, awaiting transmission of approach vector."
pcft_approach_machine_3, "Inbound, awaiting approach vector."
pcft_approach_machine_4, "Inbound, transmit approach vector."
pcft_approach_machine_5, "Awaiting transmission of approach vector."
pcft_approach_barrens, "We are coming in, can we getta an approach path?"
pcft_approach_barrens_1, "Comin' in. Clear a path."
pcft_approach_barrens_2, "Comin' in. Can we getta an approach path?"
pcft_approach_barrens_3, "We're on our way in. Can everyone clear a path?"
pcft_approach_barrens_4, "Comin' in to the staton. Can we get a vector or what?"
pcft_approach_barrens_5, "We are heading on in.  Any chance of gettin' a station approach vector?"
pcft_approach_thug, "Here we come..."
pcft_approach_thug_1, "Heading in to the station...looking to have some fucking' fun."
pcft_approach_thug_2, "Everybody look out!  We are on our way in...hahaha..."
pcft_approach_thug_3, "Heading straight for the station, clear us a fuckin' path you shits."
pcft_approach_thug_4, "Station, can we have that fuckin' approach vector already.  Don't have all fuckin' day."
pcft_approach_thug_5, "Keep well clear of us.  Anybody get too friendly and we will open fire on you fucks.  Station, transmit a vector now."

This is the exact format to be followed for other lines, except 'approach' will be modified with the appropriate text.  With six different lines per speech_style, there will be fairly robust and convincing 'chatter' going on during play.

For the 'looking for work' line, the ships should reference the type of ship they are, and so there will be 6 times as many lines, and the line itself will be prefaced with 'pcft_FreeMerchant' etc.

In the future, with just a little effort, we could have self-referencing lines, so ships and stations can refer to themselves and each other with actual ship names.  Later for that though.

Of course, if we have any real ambitious people out there, our system has the capability to easily add voiced dialogue for every one of those entries.  We just need some one to organize an effort to record the 500 or so lines, add standardized 'radio static', and organize and name them all.  Then we would have real radio chatter everywhere!

Any takers?