Low priority bug - not payed for pirates killed in other sectors

[WSY]

Not entirely if bug or expected mechanic as normally player ships cause pirates and xsotan to spawn, not active sectors:

 

I do not get paid for pirates killed in sectors I am not in.

 

I have a small escort ship following a buddy of mine through beginning sector, it kills pirates but no payout.

 

Not a big deal really but something I noticed.

 

RECREATE:

 

Build a secondary ship, give crew, give pew pew cannons, set to patrol while another player mines minerals,  leave sector  patrol ship  protecting other player, Not Profit....

 

Expected behavior? Bug? Or just me having the problem?

 

 

Easily resolved if both ships are in the fleet I am guessing. Will try that tonight.