COMM ID:V- Independence ENCRYPTION:dafu... PRIORITY:extreme
waves infront of the screen hello, my name allias is "independence" - I now partially lead the new za front. Its been a very busy year for all of us, things have changed for the worse and some things have changed to our benefit. We have enjoyed prosperity over the last year or so and hopefully we will have a better future for us. I come to you today disturbed, as It appears that the bounty hunters guild have yet again decided to boil our rather "unease" tensions. We've had our problems with them before, and we have since made agreements - but now theres a new group, unheard of - who wishes to compromise those agreements. They have been acting violentaly toward us with no real ale, or any reason what so ever - they have already managed to kill 200 of our space-ship crews and a station. We don't know who they are, infact until today we did not know they existed, but now that they are - they have shown us that they are incapable of honesty and direct course. While we have pledged a long time ago not to bear arms we rely on you brothers and sisters to join us against this act of barbarism and tyrrany and attempt to resolve this issue peacefuly. The community that I lead did not in any stage made any hostile action towards them, nor we will be anytime soon. Instead we must join in a coalition to ban any hostility towards zoners and enforce our rules. While the original guild is not involved in this in anyway, theres no need for us to come in contact with them, unless it is required - and should deal with this local group, nicknamed "112th".
I hope to gain your support, and wish a bright future to you all.
Marie looks straight at the screen, reading the message that just came in from the so-called Zoner Alliance. As she reads it, her facial expression changes progressively for one of utter boredom, to amusement, then to hilarity, as she bursts in laugher, nearly falling off her chair. She gets back up on her seat, tries to adopt a straight face, and presses the "Reply" button.
"Bonjour, monsieur, uh... Independence?
It seems you got yourselves in a rather bad, and, I have to say, unsurprising situation. Your claims of innocence and, I quote, "pledging a long time ago not to bear arms" are rather disturbing, unless you memory is so short that you count events that happened no later than last year as a long time ago. I'm afraid you have bought this upon yourselves. While I did not directly witness your acts, I have seen live footage of the Omicron-74 situation in which you attempted to lock down the system, killing hundreds and isolating thousands in the process. You claim that these bounty hunters are incapable of showing honor and honesty; that's a rather laughable claim, coming from your group. You have betrayed the Zoner community, opening fire not only on independent Zoners, but also on members of the Phoenix and even OSI employees; you don't deserve any degree of trust from us. Your loss of crew and assets, while a tragedy in its own right, is merely a consequence of your early actions; as I said, you have brought this upon yourselves."
Marie sights, before pressing the "Send" button.
Marie Nemesis
Administrator of Freeport 14
Advisor to the Board of Directors
Omicron Supply Industries
Incoming transmission... Source:------ [TAZ]Iron-Blood Comm ID:----- Skarsi Wyrdmake Encryption:-- Fenrir Topic:-------Surely you must be joking Recipient:------Delusional zoner Signal strength:100% Data integrity:- 100%
Handshake protocol completed...
Opening message...
*Skarsi is in his cabin aboard the Iron-Blood, laughing hysterically at the message from the ZA. He calms himself as best he can, and begins his reply.*
Kallisti unknown "zoner". for a minute there, i thought you were describing the ZA's past actions, and pledging to rid the ZA of all the troublemakers who caused it. My mistake, it seems.
You mention having trouble with a sub-group of the Bounty Hunters Guild Core. Something about a "raid" on a ZA station resulting in the misplacing of said station. How do you misplace a station?
The ZA have made many false allegations before, so we tend to prefer proof over words. Until then, these are just unsubstantiated allegations against a group who have so far not caused any problems with any good, law-abiding zoners.
*Skarsi chuckles*
Now, on your comments about unity and forming a coalition, surely you must be delusional. The TAZ have no quibble with the BHG, BHG Core or any of their subsidiaries or offshoots, so we will not be taking part in any "coalition" against them, especially when that coalition is sought by the ZA.
Now, in my personal opinion, i think this whole thing is quite amusing. The ZA, the self-proclaimed "Zoner Military", calling for help, from the very groups they went against some months ago, to be used against an offshoot of a group that is not an enemy of zoners. You, sir, should become a comedian.
Ah.. it is wonderful to see the Sacred Chao aligned and Eris raining discord upon your heads. Do be sure to use an umbrella.
Dear..why even bother?
As you spoke of “broken agreements”, “incapable of honesty”, “barbarism”, I, for a moment, thought you have come to your senses and described your past actions and would go on to promise to do better in the future.
Unfortunately, I had to realize that you were, in fact, describing another faction, with the exact same words, that the Members of the Board of Directors were describing your faction all along. Imagine my surprise, when you admitted to having angered your brothers in spirit. It goes without saying that birds of a feather tend to flock together. At least, that's how you described them.
It does, though, speak volumes about your diplomatic abilities, to end up in conflict with said brothers in spirit.
You and your faction have broken all agreements with the Order, the Phoenix, the TAZ and OSI. Yet you expect us to help you? It seems you are as deluded as ever. Hence, OSI will, according to the traditions of the Zoners, remain a neutral party in this conflict and not choose any sides.
Best regards
Jason Kelly
CEO Omicron Supply Industries
How, in the name of Eris, can't you folks just simply exist without pissing somebody off? How do you manage to be a target of bullying this often? Seriously, how?
*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: Commander Matok
Location: Freeport 6, Tau 29
To: Allias?
I normally do not concern myself with the Omegas and Omicrons but your dishonorable reputation and even your stench is far and reaching....all the way out here.
Maybe a beating by whoever dislikes you is just what the doctor ordered.
***Encryption: (None)***
***Transmitting signal***
***Location: Livadia Shipyard security annex***
***Connecting...connecting...connections established...***
***Source: Necroth Shade-Chief Security Officer of the Phoenix***
(Necroth sits at his office deck aboard Livadia Shipyard. He opens his data pad and begins reading reports when he comes across a message that draws his attention. A curious look comes across his face as he begins to send a response)
Mr. "Independence" is it? First of off let me get this clear, my response is not an official response from the Phoenix Zoners. It represents only my views and opinions, not those of my brothers and sisters of the Phoenix.
Based on my previous experiences with your group, I find it highly unlikely that this newly found conflict with any element of the BHG comes from no action on your groups part. The last great conflict your group created was entirely avoidable. You were unwilling to seek a peaceful solution and the effect was disastrous. You sought our aid then as well... when we declined to assist you, your people declared open hostilities with the Phoenix Zoners. Even though we had nothing to do with the conflict that YOU created, you pulled us into that mess and cost the lives of many innocent people. Your vessels openly engaged our vessels through out Omicron-74 and even into neighboring regions of space.
(A stern look comes across Necroths face)
Now it seems that you seek our aid again...against a group that we have little to no contact with. How is it that you expect any Zoners to aid you? You never made a formal apology to any of us for your previous actions and yet now you seek to form some sort of coalition with us? Unity is formed by trust and understanding, both of which our groups do not share. How is it you have the nerve to even ask for aid after everything that has happened? If we decline will you declare war on us again? Will you try to strong arm us into compliance? You say that the larger Zoner groups bullied your lot and yet your people are the ones who attempted to usurper the entire Omicron 74 system away from all Zoners? And yet now you seek out our help? (scoffs) You say the BHG's action are barbarous and tyrannical? What about your own groups actions that seem to mirror this? You claim you are different now then in the past, and yet things around you seem to follow the same exact path...I would like to believe that people can change...but through my experience with your people I have learned that some are not capable of change...your group personify this.
(Necorth shakes his head and slams his fists down onto his desk a look of rage comes across his face)
Your group is insidious...a malignancy...you defile the title of Zoner. You are not one of us and so you can know this...I will never provide aid to you again as I personally tried to help your people in the past...and it cost me dearly as many of our people died by your actions and those who aided in your efforts.
(Necroth takes a deep breath and calms himself)
Perhaps you can prove me wrong and find a peaceful way to settle this on your own. This would go a long way in fixing the relationship between your group and every other Zoner group across Sirius. But only time will tell...
***Transmission terminated***
-:Incoming Transmission:-
-:Sender ID: [TAZ] Jason McMillan:-
-:Subject: Why dont you prove to me that what you say is true:-
-:Encryption: ... Why even bother:-
Hello mister eh... whatever your name is.
I have heard stories about your so-called alliance. And i cannot believe that you have not done anything to anger this particular group. How about you show us their transmission stating their reason to attack you to prove that what you say is true? I dont believe a word of what you just stated.
Jason McMillan
This Galaxy is vast; its wonders and beauty are almost unfathomable. But the galaxy also hides dark secrets, some of which have lain dormant since the beginning of time itself. There is a danger in secrets, both in seeking and in knowing. Some things are meant to be hidden from view. Some mysteries defy understanding, and sometimes even the things we think we know are untrue. Some secrets should remain untouched.
Ladies and gentleman, relax - there were no gunfire shots from any of our vessels ( primarily because whales do not have such abilities ) and I ask to back your words with solid evidence. Over the last year we had made major changes, not least - reinstating our "millitary" assests to livadia shipyard ( with the exception of our ambassador ).
This is purely an attempt of the core to grab further power by saying nice things but doing bad things.
I am attaching the frequency we have recieved to explain who has started all this and it will be much appericiated if you can all stop accusing us for starting this.
And I would like to remember you that I was one of the few Zoners that came to your aid a few times, like one time near Freeport 9, when a group of bunters and mercenaries was after you. Me and Mr. Voncloud were flying OSI Security ships that day. If you talk with Mr. Devir, he might remember.
We diverted their attack on you inside the NFZ of the freeport with just words, because even bunters and mercenaries respect Zoners, and recognize the important part that OSI plays in the Omicrons. But in that occasion it was your organization that did not respected us. After the mercenaries left the NFZ, you used the freeport to launch an attack on them, right in front of us.
And now you say you are the pacifist ones. Well, to be honest with you, I really hope so. THAT is the real Zoner way. We spread our influence with diplomacy and bussiness deals, not with antimatter cannons. But you will not convince me so easily. Your group has to do many pacifist deeds to convince me.
Even so, as I said, I don't like the Core. So I am inclined to help you folks. You fly using zoner transponder codes after all. But I am afraid I cannot do much, for two main reasons: the first, OSI has barely any defensive capabilities, and we have even less assets after that Gran Canaria conflict last year; the second is that I am the only member of the board of directors that even thought of, perhaps, maybe, who knows, helping you in some way.
So, with all that being said, I only see one single option for you, and that would benefit all other omicron zoner groups, not only yours: ask the Order for aid! Yes, you heard me right, ask the Order. They have all motives in the universe to help you in this, since this particular Core group seems to be even worse than the main group. You will need to gain their confidence first, of course. Perhaps handing over to them all you nomad materials, weapons and research files. That will show them that you are willing to colaborate with the Order as many other zoner groups do.
I am afraid this advice is the only help I can give you now. Of course, all OSI assets in the area are under alert, and if any new attacks happen I offer our medical facilities in Gran Canaria to take care of any people wounded in this conflict. With just a few combat able ships right now, thats the only help I can give you.
So, official OSI position on this bussiness stays as said by Mr. Kelly: we will be neutral, offering humanitarian help for those who need. But please, sir. Consider my words. The Order is your best bet for help right now.
David Starr, signing off...
David Starr
Director of Public Relations
Omicron Supply Industries