Well, that's quite funny as I was about to contact you over my pilots being hassled not only near Freeport 5 but also on it. What exactly are you accusing us of? Defending ourselves from bloodthirsty Corsair barbarians who disrespect any and all laws, regardless who they are set by? - Until of course it benefits them I suppose.

These Corsair apologists are trying to use your no fire zone framework to force you Zoners to pick their side in the great war against them. They are telling you to pick a side, and you are clearly doing what they say by acting like their own personal defence force. At this point I wonder where Herr Pirx has gone to and who is this new person that has replaced him that doesn't even have the courtesy to introduce himself properly over uncoded communications, as he was clearly able to defend himself against such silly machinations without forcing the occupants of Freeport 5 to become the newest addition to the Corsair empire. Or at least making it look this way to the parties addressed.

But if you yourself, Herr "Dali", are fine with siding with the Corsair dogs, then state it here and now: Freeport 5 is now under Corsair control. We'll know clearly then that that Freeport is as of right now a Corsair outpost, and we will therefore act accordingly.

You have two choices: either pick a side, or remain neutral in this war. No Hessian forces ever launched an attack from Freeport 5, but if you Zoners are going to bother us on the behalf of the Corsairs, when Hessians land on Freeport 5 when attacked by the Corsair dogs within the no fire zone, then expect something back in kind. But also remember this: it was not the Hessians who continuously threaten Zoner bases without a reason, and attack Freeport 9 whenever the situation presents itself, so be careful which side you do pick.

Hopefully someone who is more versed in Zoner politics can continue this correspondence, before the future of Freeport 5 will be put at stake of becoming a disputed ground.

Regards,
Hoerst

The hospitality is hardly being abused. Being attacked by Corsairs within the no fire zone, we should be the ones making the first complaint. But as you can see, we respect the neutrality of the Freeport 5 Zoners in this conflict and realise that there is little the Zoners can do to the ragtag barbarian horde that is the Corsair nation, should they wish to penalise them for their indiscretions. Following this, if Freeport 5 wishes to remain neutral, it should continue its policy of not conceding to either party when their demands would harm their direct enemies who also use the freeport. That is the exact definition of not taking a side.

I am a well thinking man, but I can also tell pretty well when I am being had. Neither myself nor my superiors will abide by Hessian pilots being treated as inferior to the Corsairs, being blocked access to your base on account of the Corsairs' wild and completely untrue accusations. So once again, ask yourself: what exactly is happening? Because it appears to me that the Corsairs are attempting to extend their zone of influence yet again, as during the Freeport 9 crisis. Therefore I am hoping to be assured that Freeport 5 does not intend to give in to what amounts to Corsair sabre rattling in such a simple manner.

Should the Freeport 5 Zoners require so, the Red Hessian Army is ready to defend your sovereignty from these ridiculous pirates at a moments notice. We are neighbours after all, and neighbours help each other. Keep that in mind.

Regards,
Hoerst