Message to: Sirius General Comms
CC: TAZ Message Dump
CC: Council of Zoners
Comm ID: Malaclypyse
I have spoken today with the pirate Skyelius in Sigma 13. While he lays the arrogance on a bit thick, he had some interesting points to make, primarily concerning "Faux Zoners", those traders who hide behind the banner of Zonerdom to escape pirating.
I made it abundantly clear that I speak only for the TAZ, but I have invited him to draft some remarks, and present them to the Council of Zoners for their consideration and deliberation, under my sponsorship.
Until such time as the Council has received and discussed Skyelius' petition and/or demands, I am directing the TAZ to stand down from active pursuit. In return he has agreed to stand down from pirating the trading vessels of the TAZ, the Zoner Republic [ZR], and Star Trading Corporation [STC].
I will be monitoring the Zoner Council frequencies, and will be available to act as Chair-protem, or to join the discussion concerning this matter.
I advise that all Zoner traders still remain cautious, and avail themselves of escorts; as this temporary stand-down is only regarding Skyelius. Other brigands may not feel bound nor even care.
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
"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
You presented your case to the Council in a polite and well-considered manner. I am not ashamed to have sponsored you.
I myself hope that the Council and Zoners-at-large can place more emphasis and attention on the "Zoner Registry". It may be our best way to identify those who are and are not following those ideals of our forefathers you mentioned.
As to any other actions the Council might venture to take on the matter; I shall wait to see how the Members respond before making any motions on the issue. I will say that you have earned the cautious respect of the TAZ through your action today.
I support this sod's plea to the council, probably cause I like to see Jinxiepoo squirm from the wordiness of those that oppose her palate of ponderences. Silly girl... too many paragraphs... see you there Skyelie. I'll bring the brandy and large foam hand.
I've long admired your gang from afar and thought I'd make a little proposal to yez. You see I've been operating a trader for some time now and think it's time to settle down wi' a decent set of folk.
I'm planning on letting me apprentice take me old boat and I can pick up a new'un with me profits so far. If yer'll have me in yer gang?
I've ordered me copy of "Principia Discordia" and if accepted, look forward to many happy hours flying wi' a glass of whiskey or two, trying to focus on the words and puzzlin' out what it all means.
Please forgive me if I need to take stronger medicine to get over any tricky bits.
So I'm flyin with some passengers to Manhattan, nothing new. Until I enter Cali and see a force of Phantoms coming out of nowhere. They just kept appearing. Well I hightailed to Manhattan and dropped cargo. Launched back out, nose getting better of sense. I fly to where the fuss is. I get there and I am told none to nicely to drop the rest of my stuff. Onyx a mean flier too. So I do just as she's about to open up on my transport. Well that and I start to get outta there. So I start to move and all of a sudden I think EVERYONE openned up on ME! I was lucky to get outta there. I drop as ordered, so as to avoid blowing up and they try to anyway. Well watch those Phantoms. Then to make it even more messed up I get some lady in the LSF telling me I'm AIDING these guys that are tryin to blow me up? Is she CRAZY? What the heck? Like I'm gonna open my guns up on a bomber or six in my new transport? RIGHT! Friggin lady needs her head checked for turnips. She says we are all gonna be under some investigation, and will be KOS maybe. FOR TRYING TO GET OUT ALIVE! I'm not LSF, Navy, or even BHG or a merc. I'm a Zoner. I dropped to avoid attack; I thought. And I am now set up for some crap by some broad that was too busy running in circles to try to live rather than see my cargo, Pilots I had going to FP4. Sorry fellas. Not your best day, nor mine. Well Isay the lady needs glasses for one and a real learnin of some manners. I'll let you know how my trip back in to drop off later goes. Best of luck all, Cid
to: Zoner Council
from: ensign Inuye "Mako" Toshi, KNF
subject: report about suspicious Zoner activity
My appologies to bother the TAZ with, but i haven't found a Council message dump.
On my routine patrol today i scanned a Zoner "-L.L-BulgariA". He had a Smuggler ID and tried to smuggle Cardamine through Kusari space. I ordered him to leave Kusari Space and escorted him to Sigma 13 JG in Honshu. It was not my intention to make use of unneccessary violence until this will be sorted out with the council.
So please sort this out and give this Zoner a warning. The next time he is trying to smuggle contraband, KNF will use all levels of force to stop him, even deadly force.
Thanks in advance
Long live the shogun!
Inuye Toshi
to: Zoner Council
from: ensign Inuye "Mako" Toshi, KNF
subject: report about suspicious Zoner activity
My appologies to bother the TAZ with, but i haven't found a Council message dump.
On my routine patrol today i scanned a Zoner "-L.L-BulgariA". He had a Smuggler ID and tried to smuggle Cardamine through Kusari space. I ordered him to leave Kusari Space and escorted him to Sigma 13 JG in Honshu. It was not my intention to make use of unneccessary violence until this will be sorted out with the council.
So please sort this out and give this Zoner a warning. The next time he is trying to smuggle contraband, KNF will use all levels of force to stop him, even deadly force.
Thanks in advance
Long live the shogun!
Inuye Toshi