(]c[) Zoners Trading Consortium

[Clarkie]

As a prospective member of the ([c]) I have to say I am also concerned by the attitude towards guard systems shown. I am a firm believer that one should get permission to enter any guard system that is not affilliated with your character, and even then its better to have a bloody good reason to go there.

There are certain guard systems that can provide invaluable shortcuts to traders and smugglers, and whilst I have used them sometimes, I find it's always prudent to spend as little time as possible in such sytems, so no loitering, docking or code-hunting. In all cases its good to get permission from an associated player if one can be found.

If the reason you require neutrality with guard factions is to expedite trading then I suggest you begin earnest negotiations with the respective player factions and try to draw up some agreement with them regarding passage through these systems. I would also suggest any agreements be made public so as to avoid any confusion from any non-faction players.

As you are primarily a trading faction I'm sure such an arrangement could be made based on financial incentives, but I would also suggest that you draft a strict and enforceable code of conduct for your ([c]) members to ensure respect and proper behaviour when in such guard systems (and in others too!)

Cheers.