Zoners don't want conflicts with other factions to keep their 'Neutrality' the way it currently is.
And I could never find a reason why would they allow Pirates (Who just fly around cause trouble) use their Guns... Specially GB ones.
Freelancers are usually those who just fly around and explore, and usually not causing trouble for anyone.
Mercs, on the other hand... Well, Thats another story, much like the one for Pirate ID. But I think changing Zoner Cell to White for Mercs would cause so much Q_Q that the forums will sink.
