My name is Arty Lowe. I'm a colonial citizen tired of living in the Republic. I'm interested in buying or renting a place to live in Baffin. I believe professor Carlisle already presented my case. I had a little discussion with him after my ship was recovered. If you need details or anything about me, don't hesitate to ask. Also, if you want to meet me, I'm in the Bar on Shasta Orbital Skyhook.
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*A somewhat aged lady appears on the screen*
Kallisti Mr. Lowe.
I received pope Carlisle report regarding your encounter.
I didn't know a group like the one you're part of existed. I thought the Republic to be totally united.
Anyway... About your request...
Most of the time, the people going to Shasta don't stay for long. Most of them are tourists, curious about this little place we built.
But there is indeed free room in the Skyhook.
However, i'd like to insist on some points you already seem to know.
Baffin is a peacefull place, partly thanks to our laws.
You seem to ask to traders some 'donations', and this is forbidden in Baffin, as Carlisle told you.
I'd like to add that if you come to be chased while doing your job, and bring trouble in Baffin, you will be considered violating the NFZ.
We won't tolerate acts that could endanger the safety of people transiting in our space, or endanger us, even.
That said, if you behave, i see no reason not to allow you to find peace here. And a home too.
After all, pretty much everyone is welcome to Baffin if they follow the Pentabarf.
Secondly,i appreciate your offer to meet, but i dislike bars. And i have others tasks to attend in the temple anyway.
Have a good evening.
23's.
++ You will find that the state is the kind of organization which, though it does big things badly, does small things badly too ++
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Lowe here, again, ehe. I can assure you that I know all the zoner laws and I respect them. I also understand that Baffin is considered a NFZ and trust me when I'm telling you that I won't operate in it. Hmmm, let's be clear about this, what I do is piracy. Colonials call it that way, and every civilized human would call it that way. I like to think of it like "taking from the rich and giving to the poor" kind, only I'm giving to the Republic. You see, I'm doing this for them and showing patriotism and they call me outlaw. Where is the justice... Ah, I won't bore you with my life. Now, about theis group, well, it's not exactly a group but I have hopes it will become a group and maybe we will be recognized as lawfuls by the colonials.
To make it clear and to avoid confusion: I will not pirate in Baffin or in the vecinity of any NFZ. Zoners will be safe around me as I will provide assistance if they are in trouble. My actions will not have any effect on zoner diplomacy or relations. I know how to lose a tail if necessary.