FROM: Thomas "Freeman" Bigsby TO: Zoner Factions Location: Pennsylvania SUBJECT: Bethlehem Station - Administrators?
Friends, colleagues, loose associates. I love being a Zoner. But let's face it, we are not exactly the pinnacle of unified action and organization. Hell, I still don't know how the Goddess Geode follower guys that seem to have their eyes red and bulged out half the time manage to pump out and operate Aquilons so well.
Well anyhow, I would like to know which ones of our glorious bunch are responsible for maintaining Bethlehem Station - there have been acts of overt terrorism in it's No Fire Zone and blatant ignorance and violation of it's legality and I would like to discuss further steps we can take.
Yes I know how dull and Houser-like this all sounds, so I don't have much hope. But if you are out there, let me know so we can talk and preserve our Zoner ways. Or maybe try to tow the magnificent Bethlehem away from the oppresors.
FROM: Thomas "Freeman" Bigsby TO: Zoners Location: Pennsylvania SUBJECT: Found the old administrators
After digging through the records at the station I have found the old administrators
It appears they went The Zoner way and scattered - please if you are a former member reply to this communication.
I have ample evidence that several rogue members of The Liberty Navy are blatantly disrespecting the re-negotiated and re-signed Treaty of Bethlehem that replaced the old void one, which was agreed by both sides and still appears signed and undisputed within the station's records.
* ID: Celcius Abonwood
* Location: Nichols Trade Centre
* Subject: Bethlehem Station
* Priority : 3
Mr Freeman
Celcius Abonwood here, CEO of Omicron Supply Industries.
It seems this communication has gone unanswered, so it falls to me to sort this out it seems.
I believe it was decided that Bethlehem would be placed in the care of the Genesis Research Group, who were created out of the ashes of IRG. However, it can be noted that they seem to be absent in many of the areas they once frequented, so until such a time as they re-establish contact or another solution is found the station sort of remains in limbo, though i may contact Liberty on behalf of the stations residents just to ensure they are not forgotten.
In Regard to the actual purpose of your contact. The Treaty of Bethlehem is, as far as Liberty Law is concerned, out of date and probably in need of renegotiation, so the station records are unfortunately wrong, though this isn't a means to excuse the actions of rouge law enforcers.
If you can send me the evidence you have so that I may put our case forward to Liberty Authorities and I will see what I am able to accomplish
FROM: Thomas "Freeman" Bigsby TO: Celcius Abonwood Location: Pennsylvania SUBJECT: Evidence
Certainly,
To my knowledge, the treaty has been re-negotiated and re-signed, and there are no records of communications declaring it void between the two parties that signed it. That should stand for the existing base even though the original administrators have indeed scattered.
As to the evidence, I believe this might be a misunderstanding induced by rogue infiltrators within the respectful Liberty Navy force. I very much doubt an actual officer would call peaceful Zoner that is stationed at a Zoner base mentally challenged(in a much cruder term) and open fire openly at a vessel stationed directly on the base.
LNS-Durango also claims the vessel officially represents one of the Primary Fleets of Liberty in it's entirety - perhaps the CO is the commander of the primary fleet, but didn't seem to act like one.
[14.08.2020 13:50:32] CZV-Enterprise: it is also Zoner space
[14.08.2020 13:50:37] CZV-Enterprise: you are free to use our base
[14.08.2020 13:50:42] [LN]-Jeremiah:Sawyer: It's -not- Zoner base.
[14.08.2020 13:54:34] [LN]-Jeremiah:Sawyer: Zoner's claiming juridistiction in Liberty space.
[14.08.2020 13:54:42] [LN]-Jeremiah:Sawyer: What's next, Rheinland claims ownership of Texas ?
[14.08.2020 17:16:40] [LN]-LNS-Durango: CIC: In other words, your little NFZ is irrelevant.
[14.08.2020 17:29:42] CZV-Enterprise: by declaring the treaty void
[14.08.2020 17:29:47] CZV-Enterprise: do you speak for your government
[14.08.2020 17:30:02] CZV-Enterprise: And hereby proclaim
[14.08.2020 17:30:20] CZV-Enterprise: that you openly will engage in hostilities and ignore zoner NFZ
[14.08.2020 17:30:23] LN-Breaker.One: Durango-actual, I recommend cutting this short.
[14.08.2020 17:30:27] [LN]-LNS-Durango: CIC: I am an officer of the Liberty Navy First Fleet.
[14.08.2020 17:30:32] CZV-Enterprise: is that the official stance of The Liberty Government?
[14.08.2020 17:30:41] [LN]-LNS-Durango: CIC: And thus represent one of the Primary Fleets of Liberty.
[14.08.2020 17:31:50] [LN]-LNS-Durango: CIC: Very well, all hands, battlestations, prepare for combat !
[14.08.2020 17:31:59] [LN]-LNS-Durango: CIC: Fire at will !
14.08.2020 13:52:02] CZV-Enterprise: please depart Zoner no fire zone
[14.08.2020 13:52:08] CZV-Enterprise: As per article of zoner law two
[14.08.2020 13:52:10] LNS-Akhetaten: Edwards: Watch me depart.
[14.08.2020 13:52:17] CZV-Enterprise: you are in violation of Zoner law
[14.08.2020 13:52:19] LNS-Akhetaten: Edwards: All hands, battle stations.
[14.08.2020 13:52:27] CZV-Enterprise: no capital vessels are allowed to enter our jurisdiction
[14.08.2020 13:52:32] LNS-Akhetaten: Edwards: Do not open fire unless ordered.
[14.08.2020 13:52:38] CZV-Enterprise: Very well
[14.08.2020 13:53:03] LNS-Akhetaten: Edwards: Next time you're seen, you're getting blown up.
[14.08.2020 13:53:05] CZV-Enterprise: I am giving you permission
[14.08.2020 13:53:07] CZV-Enterprise: for now
[14.08.2020 13:53:11] CZV-Enterprise: akhetaten
[14.08.2020 13:53:13] LNS-Akhetaten: Edwards: Piss off.
[14.08.2020 13:53:13] [LN]-Jeremiah:Sawyer: Edwards.
[14.08.2020 13:53:15] [LN]-Jeremiah:Sawyer: Open fire.
[14.08.2020 13:53:15] CZV-Enterprise: next time I might not be so lenient
[14.08.2020 13:53:19] [LN]-Jeremiah:Sawyer: Teach this r*tard a lesson.
[14.08.2020 13:53:21] LNS-Akhetaten: Edwards: Roger that. Opening fire.
I believe this is just a misunderstanding caused by rogue or uneducated pilots and can be resolved peacefully.
Bethlehem I am sure is a vital trade hub of Pennsylvania and government officials would not disrespect it's stance so blatantly.
And should they do so, perhaps it is time to consider relocating the station. That should be the last resort however as we would actually have to organize towing parties at great cost, and the system would be losing a valuable hub.
FROM: Thomas "Freeman" Bigsby TO: Celcius Abonwood,OSI, Zoners Location: Pennsylvania SUBJECT: Legal update
It does appear that the Navy goons were just a random bunch that are good at shooting but not much more. Luckily someone with knowledge of the situation arrived and shed some light into the matter in a civilised manner
=LSF=Lakenheath Indeed acknowledged the re-signed treaty of Bethlehem, but notified us that with Ingenuus being defunct there was nobody to negotiate with in terms of an extension. I heard rumors some rag-tag group took over later and caused trouble, but that's hard to confirm now and is not really important.
Point is The station is in Limbo both administratively and legally, perhaps out of place in a Liberty controlled system with a trade lane leading straight into it's backyard. I am not sure if we should even try to re-negotiate our terms of stay there, abandon the station or try to tow it away from such direct access if the legal limbo will not be resolved.
But that is not my call to make. Luckily the operator of Bodhi who represents OSI stepped in, seems to have interest in looking into the matter and I believe is a better person suited into organizing the steps that need to be taken to make Bethlehem a station with a purpose.
I consider my job here done,
Thank you all who take interest in once the stronghold of The Zoner way.
To: GMG From: Administrator Sun Koken Location: Bethlehem Station, Pennsylvania Subject: Bethlehem Treaty negotiations Encryption: Hard Message: Sun speaks with, patience.
Greetings greetings, I know you well Abonwood as you have put faith in me in Administrating Freeport 9. I do sympathise with Mister Bigsby and the confusion surrounding this station. It would be wise to renegotiate a extension on behalf of GRG or whoever claims this station. GRG's absence should not mean that Bethlehem should suffer the indignity of any possible Liberty incursion. I hope to avoid such things and possibly be the negotiator for a extension, if OSI and the other Zoner leaders give there blessing.
Sun places her hands together and does her customary Buddhist bow.
ENCRYPTION CODE AUTHORIZED:L3-74-O-THETA-F9 RECIPIENT ID: Thomas "Freeman" Bigsby SENDER ID: Martin Lawrence, Genesis Research Group LOCATION: Unknown, Unknown
Good day,
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Martin Lawrence, acting C.E.O. of Genesis Research Group.
First off I'd like to apologize for the delay of the answer.
Now, Bethlehem has always been a base targeted by both Liberty lawfuls and unlawfuls as it poses a strategic point within Liberty territory. The lawfuls see it as a danger to the whole system while the unlawfuls see it as an opportunity.
I'd like to thank everyone that was involved into defending the base and trying to enforce the NFZ, and I'll personally take this matter in my hands and resolve this issue once and for all.
Mr. Freeman, it's not much, but if there is anything you need, the Genesis would like to assist you with.