[feature request] be able to steal from shops

[rhaining]

A grand tradition in roguelikes is having the option to try to steal from shops. It's usually obscenely difficult and likely to get you killed, but sometimes it's worth the risk, or, you just want to have some fun and give it a try. It would be fantastic if this was possible in FTL.

One specific suggestion for how this could work. You select an item in the shop and there's an extra button for "Steal". If you click it, a dialog warns you that it will alert the authorities or somesuch. If you continue, the item is placed in your hold (can you equip it before you flee? not sure), and you face an incredibly difficult battle, preferably a unique battle that you don't face elsewhere in the game. E.g., the battle could involve FTL dampers to slow your FTL charge, a giant swarm of drones, or a set of 3 smaller fighter craft (e.g. you have to choose which ship to target, but they can all fire at you). Winning would allow you to safely escape, but more often than not, the battle would be so difficult, you'd just have to survive long enough to flee. Alternatively, winning the battle would give you a moments respite but then another ship would appear, forcing you to flee or die. Optionally, after a successful theft, you might experience more difficult battles until you leave the sector.

But if there's that one great piece of equipment you simply must have and can't afford, perhaps the Federation would need you to try to steal it or die trying. :^)