(]c[) Zoners Trading Consortium V3.0

[dr lameos]

One important reason to repfix for Guard systems:

--We had Order pay the Zoners a visit once at O-74. It was part of an RP event and everything was organized. The moment the Order players entered Zoner Guard system, all hell broke loose.

Another example:

--A number of Zoners have contacted the Order to purchase Hathors. They got approved (TAZ for example). Now how do you enter O-100 to purchase a Hathor if your reputation with the Order Guard is not fixed.

The same thing can happen with Corsairs, IMG, etc. Special RP events happen where entering the Guard system is mandatory. Being neutral with all guards doesn't mean we want to be able to sneak into their territory. According to RP rules, you can only enter a Guard system with the permission of the respective faction's supervisors. That's exactly what the Consortium believes in and we discourage entering Guard systems without following through with this rule. But being white with all Guards prevents trouble from happening in the future.

Then make them neutral AFTER you get permission, it's in my view, stupid and impossible to do so before. It's a lot easier, and a lot less open for abuse. This 'true zoner guard' being neutral to all including guards is a bit silly, yes you can be neutral to everyone, but if you enter their high security areas, where their guards are, expect to be chucked out.

Take for example, the army are pretty neutral to me, they don't even know who I am... but if I were to break/climb/wander into one of their high security bases I'm pretty likely to be shot/arrested. The army are still neutral to me, but they'll shoot me if i go where i shouldn't.

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