Hello there, my name is Tara Snow. I'm contacting you today for a little clarification admittedly. You don't know me most likely, although once I bug you enough, that'd probably change.
I have come to the understanding that you have taken the seat as the head of the Confederation of Freeports. I've recently been in a few lengthy conversations with the old Administrator, until he merely got up and left. Admittedly i'm a little ticked off about that fact, although I do have some residual hope that you're a reasonable man as well.
Since I haven't had any contact with you in the past, I suppose i'll merely start from square one again. I'd like to inquire what your stance is on the current Freeports. While a few are administrated by groups of people, there are a few which are run differently. What is your take on the concept of independent owners.
Jeeze, this hurts on how straightforward you have to be. I apologize if I seem slightly tense, i'm admittedly a little unsure on how to take the development of Robert leaving his position. Please bear with me. I hope to have some communication with you in the future. I look forward to your response.
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Unsatisfied, Tara lets out a breath and walks away from the console.
It is a pleasure t' meet you, though admittedly I am not familiar with who you are at present. Apparently though, that is about t' change according t' you.
I must apologize though, on behalf of ta late Mr. d'Autoine. He had some unexpected complications arise, which warranted his need t' step down and remove himself as head Administrator of ta CoF. As such, I am still catching up with many matters that are not finished, though i am more than willing t' continue them and see what progress can be made with myself as Administrator.
As far as my stance on ta various stations and Freeports within ta CoF. Well, ta Confederation of Freeports is meant t' facilitate in matters that would affect us all, as well as ensure our stations are kept safe and in peace. While each administrator is left their own proceedings and processes aboard each station, they have all agreed t' uphold ta laws and rules laid down by ta previous administratorship before me. As long as they do not break or allow people t' break those laws, and do not endanger any Zoner or other stations in their actions, they really operate independently as it stands currently. Beyond that, not sure what you would be seeking by that question.
Perhaps you could be a little more explicit in your question? Until then, good evening again.
I must apologize. I've always been one to prefer speaking face to face. I try to avoid Neural Net conversations like the plague, although I suppose there are times where I don't have the opportunity to do such.
I'll get right down to it I suppose. I am a former member of the Commonwealth. A group which at the time, ran Freeport 10 as.. well. Quite the rowdy place under their Administration. Since then, the Commonwealth has faded away into the past. The Freeport slowly defaulting back to the Confederation of Freeports control, as last I heard, the base has been maintained by yourselves as it's conformed to your setup on how you wanted the Freeports to be in the first part.
The base, over time, has slowly become something that i've been fond of. While I admit most are for personal reasons, it still is something which I don't like to see being rather.. ignored as it is now. Something that I do desire to fix. I've sent out the inquiry earlier with the hopes of you being able to help me do just that.
I've never been any good at making up these messages. I do apologize for being as straightforward as I have been. I'm looking forward to your response.
I'm quite aware of ta Commonwealth, and was sad upon hearing that they were disappearing from view as rapidly as they did. They certainly were a rowdy bunch! Regardless, yes - Freeport 10 has slipped back into Confederation minimal control and upkeep. Unfortunately, we have been trying t' find ta best candidate for it's administration and eventual upkeep. Though, hearing of your presence onboard, as well as your desire t' fix it up and restore it t' its former glory is something of note.
I must ask you though, due t' your intentions, do you intend t' remain a part of ta CoF? Also what assurances can you provide that ta residents there currently will have a just and worthy administrator that will ensure their safety and peace? Personal reasons or amusement for administrating a space station like a Freeport are not enough t' warrant our faith in you that you would be able t' maintain and provide for it. I trust you understand. I'm sure you are a wonderful person as well a very fitting candidate for ta job. But, I know next t' nothing about you and would be foolish for me t' hand over Freeport 10.
Please though, I would be more than willing t' stand corrected and be shown that we can trust you.
Aha, very good, very good. I admit, I was a little worried when I heard there was someone new taking over the Confederation of Freeports. There are a lot of people who strive to put themselves in a position of responsibility without actually having what it takes to do well at the job. A suspicion I had on you, as you have on me right now. After hearing your careful inquiries and worries, i've pretty much been convinced that you're perfect, and have the right things at heart for the Confederation of Freeports.
I'd be interested in meeting you. Although from what I understand, that's not something which appears to be very far off in the future anyways.
Back to your questions. Freeport 10 if I had my way with it, indeed would remain within the Confederation. The rules set out makes things rather easy for the Administrators in terms of outsiders, as well as keeping a reputation of a more or less trust-able facility. What you have laid out also fits very well with what I hold in my own beliefs of what a facility such as the Freeport should act as. A neutrality zone. I've never been interested in conflicts. I'm a pacifist actually when it comes with direct interactions. Your Confederation rules are spot on in keeping the peace i'd say.
Your next question. The first thought that comes back? "That sure is a loaded question" - Convincing you that I can be what the 'people' need who can work and prosper with isn't the most easy thing to convince someone of. Especially over text and words on the Neural Net. I do owe it to you to at least try to convince you.
When you're in a position of responsibility, a position over the housing for some people, the recreational areas for others, even meeting places between two separate parties who declare themselves hostile in public.. The requirements are quite a bit different than say responsibility over a station where you're able to bias yourself and decide on your own if certain people should be allowed to dock or not.
The two differences in how you are able to administer a base, each require someone who thinks differently than one another. Most people within houses usually have secrets which they need to hide. If not secrets, mere prejudice against certain groups. One for example, LPI owned base having prejudice and distrust against someone hostile towards themself. Liberty Rogues as the other end of this example.
As an owner of a Freeport, you don't have to worry about that sort of thing. You're gifted with the time, and almost to a degree of resources where you can focus more on the facility itself rather than who is coming in. The people inside the base is what keeps it running, and in a state of importance. It's them who you need to cater to as an Administrator of one of these bases. If that'd be expansion of the base itself, remodeling, even various internal changes such as minor attractants. That is why I like Freeport 10 of all things. First of all, it being one of the only Freeports i've spent a lengthy time on. Secondly, due to the two Biodomes installed on it, one of the two have been converted to be a hybrid between hydroponics and.. well.. a Park for visitors to the base itself.
This doesn't mean you can ignore the smaller concerns and other little things that come up. But the fact that the base is a Freeport does give any Administration to it a rather unique methodology which can be made use of, rather than any other base that you'd see.
If you have any other concerns, please let me know right away. I'm looking forward to hearing back from you.
Seems you have given this some thought. You are though quite right when you mention that convincing someone via neuralnet is quite difficult. Words and text can be made t' look sincere or trustworthy by ta most opposite of people, if you catch my drift. With that said though, I have done my own research and looked you up from some of my connections aboard Freeport 10. They spoke highly of you as a matter of fact, and I do trust their words.
I do though have a question for you, should you be made administrator of ta Freeport. What are your thoughts, and more specifically, how do you plan on handling Outcast, Kusari, and lastly Gallic forces in ta area, are you are surrounded by all three?
So you were able to get in contact with some of my old acquaintances? I respect you for being able to do that so.. easily. They're a handful. I wish I was able to use that word lightly too. Good people though in the end. I'm glad their word can be more or less an assurance towards you. - I was a little worried that a more difficult question was coming my way. Freeport 10 indeed does do very well at being in the center of multiple houses. As i've talked about a little in my past messages, I am not really that interested in causing any disputes or trouble. As a role between the three houses, a Freeport should be a place of neutral ground. Of course, this also means that an effort will have to be made sure of to make sure that we don't directly, or indirectly cause any disputes which any three houses may have internally.
It's a Freeports role to stay out of trouble. For your concern, all that's required is that you act appropriately to any situation which comes up, and choose the option which will allow a co-existance between the houses, even if there is a war going on. Thankfully due to the little status of a single base, this co-existance isn't very hard to archive. It's not like we're here to stop any wars or anything. That's their business. It's our business not to be involved.
Apologies for ta long delay. Some matters required my attention that did not allow for much external communication. With that said though, I have given some thought regarding your request t' administrate Freeport 10. I've discussed what you have shared with me t' some of a other administrators of ta Confederation, and we believe you would be a welcomed addition t' ta Confederation of Freeports.
Welcome, and I look forward t' meeting you in person soon, at which time I will assist you in getting Freeport 10 up t' speed regarding CoF matters.
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