The Zoner Meeting

[Dourden4]

Duncan turns his head to look at Dankien

" Mr. Moebus, Yes the Corsiars and Omicron Gamma may be the catalyst this time, but the problem of people using our bases to attack their enemies is far older and far reaching than just Freeports 5 and 9. Unless I miss my guess, this meeting's purpose is to find a way to restore Zoner neutrality. Not just in the Omicrons, but all over Sirius. While the situation in Theta is our most pressing issue, we must also keep in mind the other locales we as Zoners reside in; lest our actions in Theta cause trouble in other places. I for one would rather not solve this mess, only to have another pop up elsewhere."

Taking a deep breath he continues.

" Secondly, how would you propose to catch and prove which visitors to the Freeports are basing for attacks on their enemies from those stations? Unfortunately, mere threats of sanctions are not enough any more. Nobody respects Zoner words enough any longer. We need hard actions. As it stands now, anyone with a grievance stands with the burden of proof upon their shoulders. And how do you prove where someone came from before you saw them? Freeports 5 and 9 are both exceptionally close to the Jumpholes leading to Omicron Gamma, and I dont see it as a far stretch of the imagination to assume that some of those people attacking would base from there. Seeing as we dont do anything about it and docking is open to anyone until they cause an issue, its the ideal platform."

Duncan stands and retrieves a drink for himself. Taking a sip he places his hands on the table.

" Look Mr. Moebus, I agree with you that full closure of Freeports 5 and 9 isnt a wise choice. However doing the same thing as we always have isnt going to work and isnt good enough. Its time to shake things up in the way Zoners handle their neighbors. For this reason..i have personally created a plan i would like to propose."

He takes another deep breath before continuing.

"Simply put, Reverse the dynamic of the Freeports. Instead of Allowing anyone and their uncle bob to dock, we close the docking fixtures to everyone not a Zoner and not Flying a freighter or transport. Special Permissions may be granted by a stations admin, but only after an interview or other meeting takes place to specify the exact reasons they wish to use our facilities. This way we can control who is on our bases and what they are doing from them."

He turns to look at Doc.

"A similar approach to what our respective organizations have used when granting tech requests. Its time that Zoners start taking a more active interest in what goes on in and around our stations. Its time that Sirius stop expecting something from Zoners for nothing in return."

Duncan sits back down, waiting for the rebuttal he is sure is coming.

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