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He thought about all Jill had just said. It all made sense but this whole idea was still in it's infancy. Who did he trust enough to be a partner and where could it all be distributed from?
In the past, the Junkers were like minded, independent type people who lived in the same conditions they did but that was back in the day of Arbiter Jack Crow who was no longer around. He really had no clue.
"I do not know," he answered. "Besides our Zoner partners, namely OSI, I cannot think of anyone to partner with. NCC is a partner but they are not a distributor and things between us and Phoenix are tense to say the least."
He thought some more before continuing.
"If we include OSI, they can distribute a lot better than us. To start, I would like to keep the product manufactured and sold at Med Force bases and I would even consider Nichols Trading Center in Omega 48. Perhaps we start by distributing them to Freeports to start. By doing that, our product gets to borderworld areas where if people wish to buy it, it is accessible."
OSI was the only group he trusted enough. He valued the friendship with The Brotherhood and Deterrence but he didn't want those considered hostile by so many involved. His instinct wanted to include Phoenix but they were also what some would consider rough water. Then there were independent Zoner shippers that could be hired to distribute as well.
He turned to Jill.
"We could have independent Zoners apply to be shippers too," he said in thought. He tapped his chin.
"I am concerned about piracy. We know of many that would rather steel than buy. What do you think so far?"