TAZ Message Dump

[Skyelius]

Message to: TAZ Message Dump
CC: Council of Zoners
Comm ID: Skyelius

Ahoy, members of the Zoner Council! You have waited some time for this transmission, but business stood in my way. Now that a lot of things are now dealt with, Im interested in discussing certain Zoner issues that trouble and discomfort me, hence latest decisions Ive been forced to take. First of all, it is a known fact through Sirius that you Zoners have broken ties with most of the organized and complex parts of the four major houses, and have chosen to live in the Wild and unregulated systems outside of what are the core house systems, thus being free of problems that are typical to organizations or factions that live in those areas. You trade and strive to maintain a lucrative yet neutral status towards the rest of Sirius, and benefit from natural effects and rights that come with such neutrality.

A small contingent of your brethren, however, has not been acting according to these ideals, ideals which have for a long time been adopted as your general traits and way of life. A few traders and other people who have since long worked to make their fortune and presence as corporate or enterprising individuals, paint themselves as one of your own, and hope to be protected by your vest of neutrality. They dont worry about your diplomatic relations, traditions or code of conduct; they dare to cross the border into the inner systems, not considering real the real Zoners actions, and invade those organized and regulated systems, which you scarcely visit. Of course, your ancestors knew exactly why they settled in the border and edge worlds, and through their ideals formed what is now you society. These false Zoners do not abide by those rules, and hope to pass safe and unhindered through pirate systems and house inner and outer systems.

I understand TAZ, ZR and most concrete Zoner factions have their reasons to sometimes enter these systems and trade as free, sovereign citizens of Sirius, but the careless, greedy traders are constantly found in areas not meant for your kind, and most were indeed free traders until they learned of your vest of neutrality, and hope to squeeze its benefits. There is a saying, however, which tells us that with certain benefits or powers comes a number of a responsibility or codes to follow, and if they really want to be Zoners and honor real Zoner ways, they should accept the consequences and obligations of doing so.

I bring this subject to you with the hope of cleansing your society of these faux Zoners, and protect your best interests, as well as enter lucrative business and friendly relations with your group. I suggest you limit or ban non-organized Zoner trading, thus making your better-suited factions like TAZ or ZR as your main contingent of Zoners who can freely visit some house systems to trade and help your society make your way up in business and limited enterprise.

This is an open matter and should perhaps be brought up to the Sirius High Council, after being thoroughly discussed by your leaders. I hope we can solve this situation as soon as possible, and protect what your fathers and grandfathers have worked hard to create.

Sincerely,
Capt. Skyelius

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"It is a cold universe until you know God as your Father, and then it becomes a home. Even the next life simply becomes the Father's house, home."
—David Pawson