To: Zoners of Freeport 9 and surrounding systems

[Tenshu]

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----Zoner signature detected ----
----Zoner ID verified----
----ID: Temporary Autonomous Zoner----
----Operator: Xavier Triton----
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Trogdor,

Indeed it may seem that way at a glance but the fact remains that I will not give over or trade
away the freedoms of any Zoner assets. Freeports will retain their freedom.
Corsairs already dominate Theta and Omega-41. This is a fact. And it's a matter of semantics to declare
the system as such. The fact they ask it to be acknowledged is akin to a house like Liberty making us
declare that California or Colorado is "sovereign Libertonian space". It obviously is because of the
dominant force of Liberty that uses the system.

Using Freeport one as an example doesn't really work in this situation where Freeport one is effectively
sitting on the edge of Bretonian influence. Can this be said the same for Freeport 9 or Freeport 5 in
respects to Corsair influence?
Also, if you were paying attention to what I have been saying here and in announcements then you would
have noticed that I said all non-zoners will be denied the means to base on our Freeports. The lockdown
is, of course, a temporary measure until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon to reach this end.

In regards to your statement on mounting a resistance, the reason I can be sure that you would not be
triumphant is all a matter of mathematics and logical deduction. As many enemies as the empire may have,
the ones of note are either too far away or already fighting the empire with a clearly defined front line..
far from the Freeports. No man in his right mind would think that Freeports with a total population of
approx. 330 Zoners (assuming of course that every one of these Zoners can fire a weapon) could
hope to hold the line long enough for any real assistance to be provided to fend off an entire planet of
pirates a mere jump away. It's unrealistic and foolish to think otherwise. I have seen this happen before
and it did not end with us valiantly defeating Corsairs with superior numbers or firepower. It ended with
diplomacy but not after many Zoners died. I am skipping the unnecessary posturing, the us dieing part,
and going straight to the diplomacy, if you don't mind.

Regards,

Xavier Triton
The Trident of Eris, Shasta Orbital Skyhook, Baffin

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[valen]

[color=#FFCCCC]To all of you that question where is our neutrality. It is gone. The reason for that is simple, and would be the Corsair Empire. They have bullied us for far too long, and received no resistance in return, so they expected we will bow down to this ultimatum of theirs, which we did not do. Neutrality will be restored once they stop with their foolish demands and acts of superiority.

And I ask you this. Who do you think has access to more supplies? Us or them? Who do you think will be assisted by more nations? Every single person that has but once experienced the hospitality of us Zoners will stand by our side. Who do they have? Hm? They make a new enemy each day simply because they treat everyone like they're inferior to them.

Do not be mistaken, lives will be lost, maybe including mine. But something will be gained as well, and that something is respect. We will make everyone see that the Zoners will not be pushed as everyone seems fit. We shall also see who has superior forces in Theta. But from what I've seen, it's not looking good for the Corsairs. And you, TAZ representative. You dare to speak here after you tucked your tail and ran at the first sign of trouble? If you're so eager to enforce this blockade come to Freeport 9 and enforce it. Kneel before the Corsairs and see how other Zoners react. I see you're sitting comfy on your base in Baffin. It's easy to be a general when you don't have to fear for your own life.

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[spikefin]

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I quote you Sir

"Lastly, if there do exist Corsairs who operate outside of the Council and attack Zoners without
provocation, then do please report them to me so that we can see to it they are dealt with."

Really? This seems to be an ever so annoying phrase being thrown around by a few factions at the moment, You get the same comms as us, You see the same transmissions we do, In fact you see more.

Are you suggesting these zoners just arose because of transmission or two?

The TBH are a figment of zoners imaginations.

The council and TBH have openly transmitted signals to us with demands and Very definite claims that they act outside the council.

I also sent you a comms about the other problems that are arising following enforcing your rulings, your response, or proof your listening must have got lost in the mail.

Lets continue on your path, Generating more hostilities with other previously neutral individuals, Which from memory, Haven't done things like this to us before.

My neutrality just swayed a minuscule amount towards hostile. Address these issues, or at least show your listening, to maintain the faith in you.

I also notice a few comms about the FP closures, Some people understanding some upset.

I grant as a zoner, I can see your point, But the other factions may and do see it as choosing a side. If im going to be hostile, Id rather it be to the Corsairs that caused this issue, than the others, that have never provoked us.

Ohh and Mr Valen.

With all due respect, I care not for what the Corsairs think of your actions, They started this, I care for what the rest of sirus will think of us, If we use an excuse to break neutrality once, We can do it again, Maybe next time it will be them.

I Grant you, No one Group is as provoking and offensive as the corsairs, But I remind you, The main issue we have is with the council and TBH not all Corsairs follow this misguided path.

I also ask, With all due respect, If you keep taking this action, All zoners that participate should hand over there zoner claims. To be a zoner is to be Neutral, You claim your Neutrality is gone, How are you now different from and other group in sirus who has enimys and freinds?

There is many groups that hate the Corsairs, The zoners is not one of them




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.:Z:.Anihilator
Free Port 9

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