The Zenarch - A Zoner Agora at Mal's

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'I would like at add something as well, sir' Said Dirk. 'The biggest reason I am against this at the moment is because of the aggressive tactics and overall gross ambition of some of your representatives here. Sir, I come from the Planet of Houston. It is a place where strong arm tactics and the use of fear and intimidation are common place. Now I haven't been a Zoner for my entire life like some of you gentlemen, but when I joined it was with the belief that there is always a better way to do things. Being a former Naval pilot, I know first hand that Defense is paramount and should not be put put to the side or forgotten. That being said, from what I've seen so far especially from a certain Pope, I have extreme doubts that this ship will actually be used for defense at all. So far in these proceedings, I believe I have now seen the true 'colors' so to speak of some of your leaders and I don't like what I've seen. The only rational mind I've seen so far is good Theo, who I doubt wants anything more to do with this meeting anymore. Personally, I think this whole conference has been a dark stain on the robes of us all and I am sincerely embarrassed to have been a part of it. I don't know why some of your delegates seem hell bent to start conflict with other Zoners, but after what I've seen so far, it would be foolhardy of us to give such a powerful weapon over to people who are so quick to use intimidation against their own allies, let alone anyone who is not.'

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