Zoner general advisory

[Malaclypse 666]

The Veranda agrees, Alan.

Escort priority should be given to our own [~V~] ships; secondly to any Zoner ID'd and tagged ships, including AW traders who are on peaceful trading missions. Third priority would then be to any peaceful traders requesting said escort through disputed territories.

We also agree that Zoner planets, bases, and Freeports should be open to any vessels or factions who have taken the time, effort, and baksheesh to schmooze our Zoner brethren. (GoR vessels might have a time of it in Omega 49 due to all the Titans and Bounty Boys flitting about; but if they can make it to dock, we don't give a tinker's damn.)

The idea that one member of the Zoner Hegemony (AW) can "authorize" the use of Zoner bases anywhere in Sirius is downright laughable. Now, if the AW starts to "proscribe" useage of our brother bases anywhere in Sirius other than Theta and 74; then a full Council of Zoners should be called to straighten things out without a moment's hesitation. Hopefully common sense will prevail, and that won't be necessary.

We suggest this frequency be kept open for further comment from our TAZ and Zoner brethren; as well as for requests for escort service. As you suggested, however, bounties on any interlopers or miscreants should be handled discretely over separate secure channels.

Reginald A. Waverly, TAZ
Malaclypse, TAZ
Sophie & Dis, TAZ with pizzaz

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