To: Zoners and their allies Sirius-wide

[Zoner Freeport Network]

Greetings fellow Zoners and her allies -

We have received many, many comms regarding the incidents that took place within the past couple of days. I apologize that I am not able t' answer each and every comm, but a singular message will have t' suffice.

As you all are aware, the Core have blatantly ignored and gone against the laws set in place t' protect Freeport 11 and her interests. They have actively engaged others within the NFZ, despite their own laws claiming they would help enforce such laws. They have engaged Zoner vessels for something as silly as tobacco. Lastly, and the final straw, was the assault on Freeport 11 that have left many dead, and many more injured. This is hard t' see, but you can view the aggression take place below:

Core Attack on Freeport 11

This has gone far enough. Enough is enough, and it is time for action. A emergency meeting was held amongst the administrators of the Confederation, and we have finally reached agreement. As such, I remind everyone t' review our laws in relation t' the below.

<Click here to review CoF laws>

REGARDING THE CORE
- The Core is no longer welcome on any Freeport or Zoner station. Any attempt by the Core t' land on a Zoner station will be dealt with, by force if necessary, in defense of Zoner stations.
- The Core are no longer welcome within Zoner systems, namely Omega 49, Omicron 74, Omicron Theta, and Baffin.
- In the interest of a peaceful haven for all spacecraft, the NFZ will be rigorously policed with the delegated authority of all who visit the Freeports.

REGARDING FREEPORT 11
- CoF is activating the Delta Protocol, which requires emergency supplies be brought t' Freeport 11.
- Disaster Relief Organized Packages, or D.R.O.P., are being prepped for delivery for Zoners and allies t' provide Freeport 11

It is truly a sad day, t' see such aggression take place against Zoners. While tensions are high, I must stress the urgency t' all Zoners t' keep a level head, and do not antagonize the Core. We do not need a war or more Zoner civilians harmed. Steps are being taken t' safely ensure protection for Zoner citizens and stations adjacent t' the above, but I urge all Zoners t' not take an offensive approach outside of defense and denying docking rights of Zoner stations.

T' our allies and friends - I am sure you have received multiple reports, and finally seen the evidence above of Core hostilities. While Zoners do not want a war against them, it seems the opposing side is pushing for such. We have always attempted t' maintain neutrality in matters that do not affect us, despite some minorities of Zoners that have acted outside that thinking, of which we have put a stop t'. It seems though, aggression is being forced upon us.

We ask that defense forces be sent t' the Omicrons as soon as possible t' protect Zoner stations, as well as protect the Zoner and allied vessel bringing supplies and relief packages t' Freeport 11. We are aware of conflicts happening all over Sirius, so we do not expect full fleets from our allies coming t' our aid, but whatever can be spared will be appreciated beyond what I can convey through this comm.

May all of our thoughts be with those who lost their lives from the attack of Freeport 11 as well as those recovering, and may that day never be forgotten.

Finn McCool
Head Administrator
Confederation of Freeports

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