To: Zoners of Freeport 9 and surrounding systems

[valen]

[color=#FFCCCC]You, the Administrator of Freeport 5. You... How long ago was it that the Corsairs bought you? Were you as cheap as their women are? Or did you at least set your standards high? Go ahead and be a slave to their will. Be a traitor to one side and a laughing stock of the other.

And you, Maximus Meridius. Since when are we the guests in Theta? Your Corsair name and heritage are clearly affecting your judgment. Do you think they care if there are women and children on our Freeport? Do you think they cared a year ago when they bombed Freeport 9 with Praetorians and Osirises? I will not be silenced and go down quiet like a dog. I, like all my fellow Zoners, am human and every human deserves his freedom. I'll rather die than have Corsairs decide on that. I may die, we may die, but I do not fear death. A cage however, is much more frightening.

Let them bring 10 more warships. We do not need capital ships. We will utilize guerilla warfare and bring them on their knees. Tell me, do you think they have access to more supplies than we do? Do not kid with me. But we, Zoners as whole need to unite against this threat, unite under one banner for this one time, and show them we're a force to be reckoned with. Just today, the oh-so mighty Empire lost half a dozen warships to a few bombers and fighters. They lose because they have nothing to fight for. They fight for tyranny while we fight for what is right, for our freedom.

Haydamak, you coward. Would you rather be a slave to these people than stand and fight? This exact mentality is what made them think they could make us their slaves. We are not alone friends. Hessians stood by our side today, even the Outcasts did. Freelancers from all over Sirius, everyone that was once helped by Zoners and that enjoyed our hospitality will come and fight. And even if we lose, which we will not, we will go down as brave people, not a bunch of limp brain silent traders. The wolves of Freeport 9 do not fear the Corsairs. Come visit us, maybe we can teach you how to stand for what you believe in.

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