Drifters are vagabonds known for conducting acts of piracy. They target trade ships and supply lines, stealing valuable resources and equipment to sell through the Blackline. While there are enough drifters to potentially form an organized faction, their self-motivated nature prevents them from establishing any formal structure or hierarchy.

Drifters not only sell through the Blackline. They get most of their resources from it, creating a symbiotic relationship. They provide a steady stream of stolen goods to feed the market, while the Blackline offers them reliable channels to monetize their piracy. This arrangement has proven resilient despite occasional crackdowns by system authorities.