~1 lightyear away...
"Captain, I am detecting an odd energy signature coming from half a parsec away in deep space. It seems to be a derelict cuiser, cargo specification."
"Take us out of FTL to do a full scan"
LATER
"Scans are complete, captain. It's core is damaged and its cargo bays are full."
"Well then, seems like an easy pillage. Set coordinates and lock weapons. Send a transmission once we get there."