CNS - Freeport 10 News Archive

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01.12.818'€“ Over the last month or so, wandering residents of Freeport 10 have been trickling home. The merchants, the explorers, the researchers, the men and women with itchy feet. This homeward-bound migration is at least partially due to a scheme set up by local spokesman Howard Lovecrepe, in tandem with the bold statement that, '€œStanding together we are stronger than alone.'€ This appears to have been a winning format, given that a staggering 5 Zoners having registered so far, with more giving signs of interest in such cooperation.

Another important factor of the scheme is that it has brought fresh blood into our community. This is an important in preserving a real sense of community in such small societies, as new ideas and mindsets are brought to the table. Already we have had Zoners from the war-torn Omicron Theta system coming to seek refuge, and Station Hall has welcomed them with open arms. One of the most notable arrivals so far, was that of captain John Douglas, who had immigrated from the Omicrons and has now signed on for full citizenship rights.

The reason this arrival is so significant is the fact that his ship, the Valkiria, is a Zoner Borderworld Transport '€“ otherwise known as a '€œWhale'€. These ships are merchant behemoths, and among the largest cargo ships of their class in Sirius. It is believed that the addition of this single ship has almost doubled the cargo capacity of the Freeport Merchant Fleet. One of our journalists caught up with Mr Douglas to ask him his thoughts on the station so far. Happy to oblige us, he answered '€œ[the] station is peaceful, one of the many reasons I came here. I escaped from the tensions and conflicts in the Omegas and Omicrons to be a peaceful Zoner again.'€ Given that we sure love peace out here, it sounds like he'€™ll fit right in.

Spokesman Lovecrepe earlier wrote on the subject of the expanding merchant fleet, and closed with the words, '€œ I'm extremely proud that residents are coming together like this. You're all doing your home a great service, and your fellow residents are as equally proud of you all as I am.'€ Here at the editorial team, we happen to agree. Keep up the good work, Zoners!