Aleph Starsunder here once more, this time with an issue regarding the security of the Omega-3 and Omega-7 systems.
Recently, there have been a spate of pirate attacks, mostly by Corsairs, in the Omegas, with some pirates and renegades opting for 'shoot first, ask questions later'. This is a bad situation not only for IMG, but for all law-abiding citizens. There have even been attempts to attack Falster Station, though those attempts were rather poor and did not get very far.
In the Omega-3 system, there is a minimal prescence of Bretonian authorities. While the system falls under their jurisdiction, they have, quite frankly, bigger problems elsewhere, and are usually unable to spare the manpower needed to police Omega-3 effectively.
In the Omega-7 system, there is also piracy, but there is also the issue of disputed ore fields. Not only do we have to watch out for pirates, we also have to protect our own from House corporations such as Kruger and DHC, who may attempt to muscle their way into our operations using the RNC as their backing.
While I understand that the Guild's stance towards the Rheinlanders is that of non-agression, I do believe the pirate threat alone is a large enough concern. As such, I would like to request, as a member of the paramilitary, the approval to seek and purchase a suitable cruiser to be stationed within the Omegas.
If approved by the Guild Masters, I will go through the appropriate channels to attempt to secure a Thanatos Cruiser from the Colonial Republic. Failing to do so, my second option would be to contact the Zoners regarding a Fearless Destroyer. If external parties prove to be uncooperative, then perhaps a Sagarmatha will have to be used, though I do think that is a little too much for the current situation.
I do hope this request will be considered seriously.
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