Freeport 11

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Freeport 11
Owner
Zoners
Location
C-4, Omicron Delta

A mooring fixture is a temporary resting area for idle ships within active shipping zones, allowing transports and other large vessels to be unloaded and passengers transferred. 

>>>WARNING: NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD<<<

 

Explosive gas field that may ignite on contact with engine plasma.

Bribes & Missions Offered

Bribes
Missions


Commodities

Imports
Commodity Price
Agricultural Machinery 84$
Cracking Catalysts 103$
Energy Field Equipment 27$
Hydrogen 51$
Medical Equipment 67$
Solar Panels 87$
Titanium 76$
Tungsten 95$
Zinc 94$
Boron 59$
Cobalt 62$
Food Rations 53$
Kyushu Rice 76$
Optical Chips 68$
Mining Machinery 66$
Pharmaceuticals 65$
Hull Panels 67$
Polymers 60$
Optronics 139$
Neon 75$
Pineal Amulets 206$
Industrial Materials 64$
HazMat Canisters 161$
Passenger Cabin (Liberty) 77,468$
Passenger Cabin (Bretonia) 77,126$
Passenger Cabin (Kusari) 70,991$
Passenger Cabin (Rheinland) 67,823$
Passenger Cabin (Gallia) 93,795$
Passenger Cabin (Omega) 67,462$
Biodome Materials 197$
Iron 56$
Bioproduce 64$
Alien Organisms 24$
Azurite Gas 27$
Xeno Relics 77$
Molybdenum 275$
Copper 314$
H-Fuel 111$
Aluminium 242$
Exports
Commodity Price
Deployable Mining Container 50,000$
Hangar Provisions 250$
Passengers (Omicrons) 10,000$
Robotics 66$
Oxygen 40$
Water 23$
Fertilizers 56$
MOX 84$
Basic Alloy 66$
Construction Machinery 71$
Consumer Goods 44$
Synth Paste 70$
Scientists 299$
Xenobiotic Filters 93$
Iridium 182$


Ships sold


Ship Class Price
Ghoul Light Fighter 21,827$
Reaper Bomber 67,564$
Draugr Freighter 27,669$


News

[835 AS] Bloody Skirmish in Omega-47

OMEGA-47 -- 835 -- Numerous pilots have reported a significant skirmish in Omega-47 last week. The clash took place north of the system's central star, between the Corsairs and a combined Hessian-Coalition force. The confrontation inflicted heavy losses on all sides, leaving no faction satisfied with the outcome. This marks yet another bloody chapter in the relentless struggle for dominance in the Omegas between the Corsairs and the Red Alliance. Both sides hope controlling Omega-47 will open the flanks of Omega-5, securing a final decisive victory.

[835 AS] Fate of the Kappa crossroads uncertain

LIVADIA -- Travellers of the remote Omicrons have gathered anxiously aboard Corfu Station and Freeport 11 while awaiting news from Omicron Kappa. The Core infamously seized control over Planet Gammu in 832 AS, displacing the intelligent machines residing there. Now, these AI have reclaimed their territory, ejecting Core vessels from the system. Rumors whisper of an abnormal Core battleship leading an AI swarm of unprecedented size. Many fear what this development means for the strategically vital crossroads, through which goods from Omicron Delta must travel. The Zoners of Livadia have attempted to contact the enigmatic Gammusians to confirm their intentions, but have received no response.

[835 AS] Delta under siege as Zeta falls

ZETA -- Following recent clashes in Omicron Zeta, both the Core and Order were left bloodied and reeling. This appears to have been the opportunity the Nomads were waiting for, as a tide of alien vessels poured from the Pohnpei Nebula. Given the scale of the threat bearing down, both groups abandoned their outposts and retreated. Many were killed fighting to buy time for evacuation efforts, with the withdrawal largely succeeding thanks to the support of a rescue flotilla from Freeport 11. The Zoners came to the aid of both parties, arguing that the Nomad threat eclipsed any human dispute. Nomad ships have now begun to pour into Omicron Delta, intensifying raids on human stations.

[834 AS] Corsairs and Zoners reach accord

CORFU -- 834 -- Following difficult negotiations, Corsair and Zoner delegates have reached an agreement over the status of Freeport 9. Since the withdrawal of the main Outcast fleet, Corsairs, Zoner militias and The Core have extracted a steady grind of attritional losses on each other. The Corsairs had initially demanded total surrender, however mounting losses and a spike in Nomad attacks appears to have changed their mind. The Corsairs have agreed to release all hostages, and establish a joint administration of the Freeport to immediately end the fighting. While the Corsairs will not permit their enemies to land, the Zoners now have far more autonomy to carry on with their lives. Neither side is happy with the deal, but it seems to be preferred to continued bloodshed.

[834 AS] Blood in the water

CORFU -- 834 -- With thousands killed and Freeport 9 devastated by conflict, the war in Omicron Theta has taken a darker turn. Seemingly drawn like sharks to blood, patrols have reported a sharp increase in Nomad attacks from the Amarus Nebula. Rheinland ships have also been sighted, allegedly attacking freighters near Planet Pygar before vanishing with cloaking devices. It is recommended that all Zoner tradesmen seek the protection of the Gran Canarian Fearless squadron and travel in convoys through the region. Ships traveling alone are now at extreme risk of attack. The Order has already pledged to send military ships to help, however our ongoing vigilance is essential.

[833 AS] Freeport victory thwarted by Outcast betrayal

FREEPORT 9 -- 833 -- Drawn from across the Sigmas, Omicrons and Omegas, Zoners were emboldened to take up arms against Corsair aggression by the recent victory at Freeport 9. The Outcasts had promised the next strike would be decisive, after their reinforcements had regrouped. When the moment came, the Zoners held to their agreement and attacked -- but where were the Outcasts? We were thrown to the wolves, and the promised Outcast strike on the Corsair flank never came. We now know we were sold out, used as a distraction to stop the Corsairs from interfering with an attack on Atka Research Station. The Freeport could have been recaptured were it not for this betrayal.

[833 AS] Corsair garrison fleet destroyed

CORFU -- 833 -- In a shocking turn of events, the Corsair garrison fleet occupying Freeport 9 has been severely damaged. After weeks of heavy fighting, the Outcasts with aid from Zoner militias punched through the Corsair perimeter and struck the Battlecruiser Kefalonia, the command ship for the Corsair defense. Exhausted, both sides have withdrawn to regroup; Corsair reinforcements are already flooding into the region, while the Outcasts call up more pilots from Malta. Emboldened, many more Zoners have also taken up arms, now confident that the Freeport can be recaptured. Despite this, crossfire has inflicted serious damage, with two biodomes already destroyed. Pygar community leaders have called for an urgent ceasefire to allow talks to commence.

[832 AS] War Returns to Omicron Theta!

FREEPORT 9 -- 832 AS -- Omicron Theta was the site of clashes between the Outcasts and Corsairs for many years, with the Zoners of Freeport 9 surviving in the middle of this uneasy equilibrium. Everything would change late last year when the Outcasts withdrew from the system, and the Corsairs boarded and occupied Freeport 9. Now, the Outcasts have returned in force and the fighting is fiercer than ever as they look to win back lost ground; early clashes saw the loss of the Corsair Battleship Fes and Outcast Destroyer Bella. The Outcasts have been open about their intent to destroy Freeport 9 so long as it remains in Corsair hands, to the dismay of the expelled Zoners who hope to regain the station through diplomatic means. The Core have also been spotted operating in the system, intervening to precisely strike valuable targets and seemingly prevent either side from gaining a decisive edge. Extreme caution is recommended when travelling through the region.

[831 AS] Corsairs Pillage Freeport 9!

CORFU -- 831 AS -- The Corsair occupation of Freeport 9 has sent shockwaves through the Zoner community. The Corsairs had accused the station of allowing their enemies to launch raids into Omicron Gamma, with violent rhetoric escalating after the death of an Elder's son.

As Crete demanded the Zoners of Theta turn over any Hunters aboard their stations and surrender docking control, the Freeport 9 administrators were confident that some kind of compromise could be found. A delegation from Gran Canaria was requested to assist with negotiations, due to the close ties between Zoner and Corsair communities on the planet.

Tragically, the Corsairs interpreted this delay as refusal, and launched a surprise attack while the delegation was en-route. Many of Freeport 9's crew are now being held as hostages while the Corsairs pillage the station. An urgent conclave has been called on Gran Canaria to discuss the Zoner response, while militias on Pygar have taken up arms in case the violence spreads.

[831 AS] Gate corps clash over 'Blackout'!

ABBEVILLE -- 831 AS -- EFL's 'Resilience Taskforce' today reported its findings on The Blackout, claiming to have gathered forensic evidence that proved the cause as Ageira negligence. A spokesperson claimed that the destruction of the Dublin Jump Gate by Molly separatists had created a hyperspace feedback loop that was propagated and amplified through the Ageira gate network.

Ageira disputed this finding in their own press release, calling EFL 'fantasists' and countering that their own scientists had narrowed the cause to a rare 'hypernova' stellar event that originated outside the Sirius sector. Both corporations claim that network-wide hardware safeguards have been implemented that would prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Independent researchers have sharply criticized the corporate announcements, accusing both of self-interested misdirection.

Professor Sophia Nagel from Heisenberg Research Station called EFL's accusation 'incoherent' and the hypernova explanation 'nonsense' that did not explain the characteristics of the 'Blackout Pulse'. Despite multiple different Pulse recordings being widely disseminated across the neural net, public efforts have so far failed to triangulate its source.

[831 AS] Jump Hole Upheaval Causes Chaos

HEISENBERG -- 831 AS -- Jump holes across Sirius have become increasingly volatile and chaotic over the last year, with Professor Sophia Nagel from the Heisenberg Research Station linking the unusual phenomena to the Pulse. The Pulse was an unprecedented blast of hyperspace energy that was detected immediately prior to last year's Jump Gate Blackout.

Professor Nagel and her team are certain the Pulse originated from outside Sirius, but are otherwise no closer to identifying its source or mitigating a future Blackout event. "Following the Blackout, we began to see immediate signs of jump hole destabilization in multiple different regions, with many ultimately falling out of phase alignment altogether", she commented. The dramatic upending of Sirius' jump hole network has already prompted many groups to abandon stations and withdraw from systems that appear to risk being cut off.

While months-long trips between the stars are possible thanks to the Liberty Engine and many centuries of innovation, few ships are designed or provisioned to make such arduous journeys. Those who were displaced by Sirius' redrawn map hope that system connections will return, while adventurers and explorers rush to discover new routes.

[831 AS] Gran Canaria Conclave Meets Over Theta Aggression

GRAN CANARIA -- 831 AS -- Representatives of Zoner communities across the Omegas and Omicrons have gathered on Gran Canaria for an emergency meeting on Corsair aggression and the seizure of Freeport 9. Furious delegates argued late into the night, with no consensus ultimately emerging.

The Militants believe the Corsairs prey on weakness, and will be more willing to negotiate if armed Zoners prove they cannot be easily or costlessly bullied.

The Reconcilers believe the situation can only be resolved by deescalating the immediate tensions, and then diplomatically securing the release of hostages and the return of the occupied Freeport.

Both sides are adamant that the other's approach will lead to the Zoners' subjugation or expulsion from the region.

Despite this, some common ground has been found, with the collective tasking a number of Fearless Q-Ship captains with deploying to Theta and protecting the Gran Canarian convoys that will be needed to resupply Freeport 5, Corfu and Pygar.

[831 AS] Corsair Elder's Son Killed by BHG!

FREEPORT 9 -- 831 AS -- The presence of Bounty Hunters so close to the Corsair home world has long been a source of anger for the Edge World pirates. Zoner Freeports offer a safe harbor and open market to all comers - including the BHG.

For decades the Zoners of Freeport 9 have kept themselves safe from Corsair reprisals by offering useful services, with their biodomes providing Crete with respite from the famines that once ravished it. Despite this, outrage has swept Omicron Gamma after a flight of Hunters killed Commander Juan Garcia, before retreating back to the No Fire Zones of Omicron Theta.

The Council of Elders have ordered the administrator of Freeport 9 to attend Planet Crete to hear their demands. Elder Garcia has vowed that the station's halls would "run red with blood" unless the Zoners turned over all BHG aboard the Freeport. The Zoners are yet to respond, likely trying to anticipate how the Corsairs will react.

[831 AS] Pulse phenomenon linked to Blackout

AMES RESEARCH STATION -- 831 -- Independent researchers have announced that a hyperspace pulse of unprecedented strength was detected moments before The Blackout, destroying many of the sector’s most sensitive and finely tuned observatories. Surviving data about 'The Pulse' has been widely shared across the neural net in recent days, prompting mass speculation. Professor Katsuma Oster of Ames Research Station described the signal as “astounding”. “These readings are unprecedented, as if reality itself were struck like a gong.” House authorities have remained tight lipped, refusing to share their own observatories' data.

[831 AS] 'Blackout' causes jump network failure

MANHATTAN -- 831 AS -- Two days ago Jump Gates failed simultaneously across Sirius, freezing commerce and neural net access across the sector. When communications resumed 31 hours later, the news broke of Bretonia's loss of the Dublin system. This twin shock has plunged markets into chaos, prompting fears of sector-wide economic recessions. Interspace estimates that the stoppage alone caused billions of credits in losses. Gallia immediately accused Liberty of causing the outage, claiming the destruction of Dublin's Jump Gate instigated a cascading failure in faulty Ageira infrastructure. Ageira has sharply refuted the allegation, claiming such a systemic effect would be physically impossible.

[830 AS] Tempers Flare over Pygar Colony!

PYGAR -- 830 AS -- The Bretonian occupation of Gran Canaria forced many Zoners off-world, with some braving the deadly storms of Pygar to eke out a difficult existence under the barren planet's surface. This has not met with warmth by the Corsairs, who see Pygar as a competitor for scarce resources. Elder Garcia warned that there would be "dire consequences" if Freeport 9's biodomes diverted exports from Planet Crete. Whispers of alien ruins below Pygar's surface further antagonized the Corsairs, who fiercely enforce control of the Artifact trade. Pygar's extreme conditions and the tense relationship with the Corsairs has already led many colonists to return to the now liberated Gran Canaria.

[828 AS] Reconquista

CRETE -- 828 AS -- Following a lull of successful conquests waged by the Corsairs, the Elders have finally broken their silence and issued an ultimatum.

"The standing Navy of the Corsair Empire as well as its irregular raiders must do everything within their means to break existing stalemates or make progress. The enemies of Crete have grown arrogant and take for granted that Corsair offensives have lost their steam, this is an assessment which must be proved woefully wrong."

In response to these express instructions, activity across every Corsair installation has intensified to levels that suggest substantial mobilization.


Rumors

Zoners
  • Got some spicy information for you: There are rumors about alien ruins uncovered in Omicron Pi! Apparently the stuff you can get there is different from your typical Artifacts in the circulation. Supposedly, some of them are even active, which got all sorts of people interested. Problem is: the jump hole leading there is highly unstable and nothing bigger than a freighter can squeeze through, and the system itself is extremely dangerous. Me? I'm fine listening to the stories, thank you.

  • Y'know, I can't say I'm too concerned about the whole Theta situation. It'll wash over soon enough. It's not like the Corsairs would be able to threaten us here in Delta, with Core HQ in the system. We're just fine over here. They are however, no longer welcome here as a result.

  • It probably is public knowledge by now that the base ownerships here can change faster than rumours travel - an almost impossible accomplishment, I might add - and that the Order now conquers a Core base in the asteroid field and the Core conquers the former Corsair base in the orbit of Nauru. The conflict can get our trade flourishing by supplying both sides with ammunition or other goods in secret. As long as we do not publically align ourselves with either faction or cause either faction trouble, we can cut ourselves a good deal out of their homocides. Bad for them, good for us. A Zoner's best weapon is his brain. Sadly, words do not help you that much against the Nomads out there. My friends on the station have evacuated long ago, but I refuse to give my business up. We are extremely safe in this Freeport, despite everything they say. The only thing that never goes away is the feeling of being watched.


  • We've recently increased the prices on goods sold to the Core. They don't really have alternatives, so we get to give them a taste of their own corporate greed. Offsets us quite well on the loss of Corsair customers.

  • The political situation has changed recently. The Nomads are applying more and more pressure to this system. But what actually worries me the most is the 'little' war going on between the Order and the Core. Neither side wants to acknowledge the superiority of one another and both seek to think that only their way is the correct one. Eventually, they'll see where this leads them. But not without any collateral damage to the innocent population publically aligning with neither faction. I am going to dislike it if the Core tries to further impose their own regulations upon us. The Order often is not any better, but they atleast pack their threat in neat wording. Either way is not what I sought for when I left the houses. What worries me the most actually is the fact that either faction could seek a central staging point in this battleground - which Freeport 11 would be ideal for, especially if the Nomads keep increasing their pressure. I do consider looking for a different home, as I keep losing shipment after shipment. The Core and Order claim to be our protectors, but neither of them is fit for the job if they keep fighting each other. It would be a different matter if the Zoners could defend themselves, but we have to rely on winning the favour of our neighbors, simple as that.