Freeport 12 A New Beginning

[Whesto]

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Trex listened carefully but quietly, he was more of a soldier than a politician and was mindful not to step on any toes. His mind was, as per usual, set on risk assessment, problem-solving, intelligence gathering and combat. With this point of view he noted the plans and suggestions for Taurus vessels.

He took a moment to reflect over his answer and replied to his CEO and Katashi.

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"It depends, I suppose. We have too look at the intended purpose when it comes to the Taurus.

I think it is important to separate in-house business, such as the base movement and the border- and edge world business, to some extent. The retrofitted Taurus alongside normal ones, will work for the base movement. If needed we can complement this with other fighter vessels or even a Corvo or two if needed, which I doubt it is. So here the Taurus should be fine.

If we are looking at the Border Worlds and Edge Worlds, you'll have to excuse my scepticism. Out there, as you are well aware, it is no mere lane pirates looking for a quick fee or sabotage of a transport. Here we are talking all sizes of vessels and numbers in groups, often in systems ridden with skirmishes and attrition. Whole bases are being sieged or destroyed. Add the Nomad threat to this and I hope my point of view is understandable.

The choice of the Taurus to me is surprising here. I wouldn't mind hearing your thought process surrounding this decision and I'm humble to the fact I do not have knowledge of all your plans and preparations.

Why was it chosen over other vessels in the Super Heavy Fighter class? Allow me to demonstrate.

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Trex brought up vessel schematics and statistics on his data pad as he was explaining.

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If we look at your own vessel in the same class, the Osprey or the open license Spatial. Then the Taurus is able to fit a decent shield, its armaments comes down to preference. Then after that it is inferior in several areas such as in hull strength, amount of nanobots and shield batteries, it has half the power output, give or take, and a lower power regeneration.

I do apologize if I come down as blunt, I merely look at it in a security essence, numbers and experience. If we are to combine with the Taurus in the Omicrons, with your decision, I will respect that decision. It will affect the level of security, is what I am advising. So that you can make as an informed decision as possible.

The Taurus is not made for the Omicrons, on the other hand Zoners do have an advantage of neutrality and diplomacy out there. From my end however, defending convoys and guarding Delta Research Station will need vessels fit for the Edge Worlds. Such as Zoner fighters and capital class vessels, for example. Reaching a deal with The Core is another".

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Trex paused, looked at everyone in the room and nodded slightly and slowly sat down, almost excusing himself. He took a deep breath. The only answer to his question so far, of what the Zoners had available in terms of vessels, was the Taurus. There were also no mention of his inquiry of assisting in his contact with Zoners in the Omicrons, concerning the Bustard.

He realized he was getting a bit passionate and told himself to be patient. He advised concerning security, now he trusted the leaders to consider it and take it into account with all the other aspects. Trex respected that fact and calmed down again.

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