Freeport 18

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OMICRON-74

Commander Sebastien LaHoue reached Lividia Shipyard today aboard a small shuttle. After having a brief conversation with his new crew, he took command of the Freeport 18 and slowly but surely managed to undock it from Lividia shipyard. A new generation of Freeports was born.

We had the time earlier to interview Commander LaHoue as he just reached Livida:

Reporter ®: It's a pleasure to meet you, Commander LaHoue.
LaHoue (LH): As it is for me! (Notice the grin on his face and the hope sparkling in his eyes)

R: What does Freeport 18 represent to you?
LH: A new era for the Freeports. Freeports that are a lot more interactive with the rest of Sirius, and who are very dependent from their traders in general. Also, it is also a way to affirm our presence over all of Sirius. The Zoners were somewhat afraid of the combined presence Das Wildes and Aoi Iseijin in the Sigmas, as well as never forgiving the loss of Freeport 7 to the Nomads, but someone had to do the the move.

R: What do you plan on doing with Freeport 18?
LH: Profits *laughs*. We also want to make Freeport visits more... costumised according to the costumer's demands.

R: Are you afraid of Nomad presence in the Sigmas?
LH: I don't see why I would be. Freeport 9 is a jump away from us, the GMG is at 1 jump away from us, and we know what our mistakes were. Even though we'll let everyone approach the Freeport 18, we'll take our precautions and investigate all pilots flying nearby. But, we shouldn't refuse any costumers, since Freeports are against discrimination.

R: You talked about a No Fire Zone nearby the Freeport 18?
LH: Indeed, but we're still discussing with the Council of Zoners. I have yet demanded an official request for it, but we have some ongoing talks. In the mean time, Freeport 18 will not tolerate any fights nearby, and will take care of troublemakers. Be aware that we cannot save you from a fight or piracy, although.

R: Do you have any set prices for your commodities?
LH: None yet, we're still trying to determinate what are the main trade routes of the sectors. We will although possibly make an official announcement in the diplomatic channels, contacting all Sirians concerned. We will most unlikely be interested in buying Cardamine and Artefacts, although, to keep a neutrality.

R: How may our viewers contact you?
LH: From here, they may leave suggestions about how the Freeport 18 should operate.

R: This is all the time we had, Commander LaHoue. We wish you good luck in your adventure!
LH: Thank you very much.

We now leave you with this image of the Freeport 18 on it's way out of Omicron-74 after a final checkpoint.

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I want to get off Mr. Igiss' wild ride.