To: Zoners of Freeport 9 and surrounding systems

[Tenshu]

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----ID: Temporary Autonomous Zoner----
----Operator: Xavier Triton----
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Greetings all,

It seems that some people amongst Zoners have decided to make their own assumptions about
my intentions so far as a diplomat.
I will proceed to clear these up now.
Firstly, I am not bowing to Corsairs in any way. The fact of the matter is certain violent
groups have been basing off the Freeports 5, 9 and Corfu Base for the express purpose of raiding
the Corsair homeworld. This is a gross violation of Freeport policy and cannot be allowed to
continue and is the reason for my announcement for temporary lockdown to non-Zoners. This act
gives us time to negotiate terms with the Corsair Empire in order to maintain Freeports 5, 9
and Corfu base's independence and freedom.
Zoners who actively make our job harder are only making it worse on themselves.
If you think that the Corsair Empire's independent population is causing you grief now,
then do wait until the council allows Open Season on all Zoners in their Zone of Influence.
No amount of Self-righteous ideals and defiant chest-pounding will justify the loss of life.
Omicron Theta and Omega-41 are a mere jump away from the heart of one of the most
powerful piracy based civilisations in Sirius, who have a base population, ship count and
combat experience many times our own.
We need to get real.
We also need to understand that we cannot allow visitors to abuse our bases for their own ends.
If those who seek to fight want to preserve Zoner freedom then I implore those Zoners to help
the Freeport administrators ensure that the lockdowns are enforced. Violators will
face consequences whether they be Hessain, Outcast, Corsair or any other. The Freeports must
remain closed until we conclude negotiations.

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.

Regards,

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

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