Freeport 12 A New Beginning

[Whesto]

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Trex listened carefully to the meeting, he respected the Zoners but wasn't much for pleasantries in general and let the esteemed leaders handle the diplomacy.

He didn't want to waste anyone's time and kept it clear and concise. The new security issue of the Omicrons was a serious point for him and Delta Research Station was currently sitting in Omicron Delta with desperate need for security.

Trex rested both elbows on the table, leaned forward and started speaking.

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"I am sure you are all aware of the potential security issues at hand. Nonetheless, Omicron hostilities is a different league compared to house space, especially for our company, which is why I am glad to have your experience with us today. Our company does not have the same blessing of neutrality. Nomads are an issue for all of us, but we will also have problems with Corsairs and Outcasts, among others.

From my time myself in the Edge Worlds, as well as our current intelligence gathering, I have a few points and suggestions to make.

Firstly.

We have concluded that the best entry to the Omicrons for our company is through Sigma-15. It will allow for using trade lanes most of the way and Freeport 8 is conveniently located in the system before jumping to Omicron Rho and then to Omicron Delta. We suggest Freeport 8 as a rendezvous point and checkpoint for routes between house space and the Edge Worlds. Freeport 11 in Omicron Delta as the other staging point.

Secondly.

Your access, experience and availability to well armed vessels will be key to security in the Omicrons. I suggest we focus our combined security efforts between Sigma-15, Omicron Rho and Omicron Delta, linked between Freeport 8 and Freeport 11.

We wonder which class of vessels will you have at your disposal for convoy escorts?

Which brings me to the third point and inquiry. Our company has limitations considering combat vessel licenses. Currently we have invested in Corvo class vessels, Waran bomber class vessels in addition to fighter class vessels. Corvo in all its glory, is primarily not intended for pure combat reasons, especially in a warzone like the Omicrons.

There is an opportunity to improve our company's- and combined efforts however. Which is why I am to place an order for a Bustard class liner. Codenamed FIREBRAND. It would improve our security situation, especially when not having combined efforts at all times. I will command it outside house space, focusing on the route I previously mentioned between Sigma-15 and Omicron Delta. It will also aid our personnel conducting research on Delta Research Station and their excursions.

So I would humbly ask if you could assist me in getting in touch with any responsible Zoner contact at Corfu Base or Livadia Shipyard, to let them know I am looking to purchase one of their Bustard vessels. The open license for this vessel should make things easy and it is currently as far as our company can stretch its power of action. I am sure you can understand our need to station the FIREBRAND at Delta Research station and I would be very grateful for any help in making the process as fast as possible.

These are my suggestions and I am open to hear your thoughts".

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Trex leaned back into his chair and calmly and respectfully waited for the next person to speak.

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