The Theta summit

[Omicron Supply Industries]

Watching from her Seat Celcius kept to herself whilst other spoke. The outburst from Voncloud was understandable. Having worked under him in OSI during the Annexation of Gran Canaria. She did find herself being inspired by Orlov. He spoke with wisdom seldom seen in recent years and she couldn't help but nod along with many of his points.
Celcius Already had an idea of what she needed to say and bring to the table but Orlov's speech and Javier's responses cemented that.


Celcius didnt feel the need to stand as she spoke.

"Gentlemen, I agree with the Magister, that we should focus on what can potentially unite us. Yes, what brought us to the table is horrific, and will be remember for years to come. But making that the focus of negotiations is folly. All we have on the table now, is the situation that we find ourselves in. And the situation, whether anyone here likes it or not is thus;.

The Zoners of Theta and the Corsair's need one another. With the disbanding of Velvet, the Zoner's lost any sort of standing Military or dedicated security force which has yet to be replaced. The Corsair's not only have lost a prominent source of Food with the damage done to Freeport 9, but the trust and willing of Zoner pilots to transport food to Crete in the first place. Even my OSI pilots, who for decades have supplied food to Crete have become wary of traveling to Gamma. "

She looks at the terms on her tablet

"Before I address your terms, I will make one thing very very clear. Those present here, do not represent every Zoner. And Zoner's in general occupy a unique position of being not only on the fence but able to jump to either side. There will be those who have some sort of relation with the outcasts and wish nothing to do with Corsairs. Its just the way it is. So some of what your asking will only really apply to Theta. For example Gran Canaria, if they keep their ports open to the outcasts, there's nothing we here can say about it.

As for the terms themselves, I wish to bring attention to the first part. Making Theta a Protectorate of the Corsair's. It does have the potential to make Theta more of a warzone then before now that it has access to both Gamma and Alpha. I think we would all be stupid to think the Outcasts haven't considered making Theta apart of their space. In an ideal world, Theta would remain a neutral space, but I cant see any Corsair group willingly relinquish the chance to take control because its not in your nature.
So instead we need a guarantee that you can keep Theta and the Zoner's who dwell here safe. Who will be accountable should you fail. We need a Guarantee that this isn't just a ploy for a total take over of Theta by the Corsair's."

She turns her tablet off for the moment.

"The rest however, I see no reason to deny. Freeport 9 being Run by both, again will cause issues with many who do not have the best opinion of Corsair's but I feel this also is something that cannot be changed. OSI of course will be ready to assist in the repair of Freeport 9 and the moving of Fertilisers food and anything else required to ensure Pygar and Crete can sustain their populations"

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