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As the leader of the Imperial Trade Organisation I would like to react to the news of Captain Sargas. 

The [ITO] did not acknowledge the claim to sector 4,0.

Don't understand this as an agressive act. We only disagree formal with this act.

Jazzbob.

He doesn't officially own it.  It is merely an area he wishes to keep neutral and taking it apon himself to protect those who mine in it.  The Empire of Sargas thing was just a joke of his.  But honest if the GC were to ever approve of control of an area to a player or a corp, it wouldn't matter if ITO acknowledges it or not.  If the GC were to approve it then that is what would matter. As it stands right now ITO is not a part of the GC.  Fact is though 4,0 is simply an area under his protection now.

I see. Thank you for this explanation. The ITO don't tries to claim something. Because we are not part of the GC we decided, that a reaction like this is our only option. Maybe Captain Sargas will give us a bit more information?  :)

Yeah I actually am going to be proposing soon to add to the charter for non gc members to be able to petition to claim planets/moons.  I just haven't gotten around to doing it yet. 

come on out, it's a peaceful neighborhood, all are welcome (except the two who are not)...

it's a nice place to raise a family...

Ok, I'll visit it in the next time :-)

This sounds good to me! :-)

the Sargasian Empire has a public fueling station...

I should tell you there are 2 really huge planets there.  Probably some of the biggest I have seen in the game. Well planets that have actual surfaces.  Unfortunately they are both pretty much mined up lol. I had a hand is wiping out one of the planets resources when I used to mine out there lol

Yes, I noticed the husk of a barren planet sized 809 or so.  I didn't bother to count the slots as the planet is depleted.  All that is there are some non mining mines and a pair of weapons.

You are referring to what Kerbos left behind then. I drained up the one that has a red giant and the planet is a giant lava planet. lol

the guns belong to BRIX,  I'll capture them later...

Ok so he did decide to pick up Kerbos's stuff that was left there after all.  After Kerbos left the game I have BRIX permission to take the stuff there if he wanted. Shame he ended up quitting the game himself.

btw, the 'Empire of Sargas' is not a joke.

If anyone who is not a member of the GC wants to dispute it (and if the GC wants)...

We are a peaceful community that has some teeth...

The Empire exists and all are welcome (and are expected to be peaceful and obedient to the rules and regulations of the Empire)...

If anyone has a problem with it, you know where I am...

...giggle...

Was wondering, do you have a trade station in there somewhere? It's very unlikely but i wanna be sure so I asked.  :)

I sell both fuel and medicine.

I will buy/sell other mats by appointment...

I see. Where is this trade station located?

The location of the 'Empire of Sargas' is well documented.

What happens if i AM a member of the GC and want to dispute it? lol You want to claim a whole quadrant to yourself? hmmmm
Be assured, IMG may come knocking at your door one day soon :P
Perhaps the empire of Sargas needs to splinter off and by doing so, drop the "P" in its current"peaceful" mining inc lol. Maybe you are outgrowing PMI
We dont acknowledge quadrant sovereignty claims at all, that is just getting greedy. You are more than welcome to occupy and trade in and out of there as is right and proper.
In fact, we should have probably Petitioned Sir Emi regarding our takeover of his Sol system (not a takeover, i like to call it our embassy reps) Which is all good and proper.
We do however have issue with bold claims of outer systems and such. Based on the current galactic charter rules if we were to acknowledge such a claim, that then gives the owner rights to kill other pilots on their territories. Until our policies become more defined, strategic claims on outer systems will not be approved by IMG

Like I had said this is unofficial.  The GC does not and will not recognize claim of ownership of the area. But since he is just offering protection in the area and not actually claiming the area for himself, I got no issues with him giving a joke name to the area. He knows he doesn't actually own the area. Anyone can set up there as they want.

In your own words, Dadds:

"It is in international zone and free to exploit by all who venture there...which brings me to a most important point....ALL WHO VENTURE THERE."

I am NOT claiming ownership, ALL are welcome in the Empire of Sargas (except for pilots Untamed and BillNorthon).  They just have to obey the non-agressive requirement for settling there and help in it's defense.  

I really don't understand IMG not liking a free and peaceful area (after all a peaceful galaxy is a part of what I understand to be both IMG and GC policy).  The only difference between the Empire and SOL system (and your belief that it extends to blanket sector 0,0) is the GC (including myself) will police the homeworlds and the defense of sector 4,0 will be handled by the Sargasian Navy (GC members are welcome to help in it's protection if they wish).  

GC members and all others are welcome to set up stations  or mines in the sector and you are welcome to come by and discover that what i am saying is true.  I already have a public fuel station there.

If you still have trouble with it, bring it to the council for a vote.  The Empire is a member of both the GC and PMI.  Any agression against me is in violation of both our NAP and the Charter.  

Also:
 

Where were your objections when I first declared the establishment of the 'Empire'?


(edit because it is sometimes fun...Did I ever tell you the story about the birth (Oct 12, 1966) of my moustache?)

Dadds, IMG may use any of its corporate ships to patrol the Empire (any GC member corporate ships are given the same privilege).  However, they will be expected to help protect the sector if their help is needed.

the 3 major regulations for settling there are:

1. NO AGGRESSION

2. All are welcome¹ to set up Science Labs, Mines, and/or Harvesters.

3. Any non-settler war ships must be conducting COM missions.  Any who are not will be asked to keep moving and not park anywhere (including system safe spots).


¹ exceptions are pilots Untamed (GC Outlaw) and BillNorthon (wanted by PMI for corporate theft).

Sargas you really can't make rules for that area.  It is not officially controlled by you.  Anyone can go there if they wish. If they don't want to settle you don't have the authority to run them off. Though you can try to physically remove them if you really want. But that kinda violates your own protection stuff you offer.  Though no one will say anything if you run off Untamed or bill lol

you are correct JJ, I will retract #3.

Because when you first declared it, i read it as some sort of role playing ego trip tongue-in-cheek gag, until i realised you were actually serious.
Here are my terms when it comes to dealing with another "emerging empire"

1. WE dont acknowledge the empire of Sargas as it is not a registered corporation;
2. The empire of Sargas cannot exist AND hide behind NAPs or Galactic membership by being a part of another Corporation; that is a conflict of interest. If you want IMG to recognise an entity called "the empire of Sargas" then that empire will need to form a true and registered corporate entity, and then proceed to negotiate to the GC for inclusion and NAP treaties with us.
3. If we (IMG) see fit  to conduct military operations in the area "claimed" by the Empire of Sargas for whatever reasoning, being personal or on GC or IMG business, we will do so and any attempts to hinder IMG operations within those areas will be considered an act of aggression against us and be dealt with accordingly.
4. IMG helps those who request help from piracy or privateer attacks by either applying directly to my command, or through the GC process. We dont acknowledge the Empire of Sargas and so cannot be expected to defend or protect such a territory at the insistence of its self proclaimed Emperor.

That pretty much sums up IMG stance regarding sector claim jumping.
Have a nice day :)

Dadds

 

Does it make you feel safer now that I have changed it's name:

sector 4,0 is now the 'Sargas Protectorate'.

The only thing that means is the area is under my protection.

All are welcome to settle peacefully.




(or y'all can call it Stevieville)

Can we just stop the arguing?  Sargas is giving his protection to an area.  He is working to combat piracy (not that i am aware of any that far out) in that area. A name is just a name.  Either name sounds better then quadrant 4,0. lol.  Trust me Dadds I have made sure to keep a close eye on this to make sure he doesn't overstep his bounds.  Which I don't think he will.  You also don't got to worry about any GC holdings/ships being targeted by Sargas or any other member of PMI.  If someone does ever do it, notify me immediately and I will handle the situation. 

actually...

Let me say this:

The 'Empire' exists...

If you do not like it, address the issue in the Galactic Council meeting room.

All the 'EoS' is doing is trying to protect a peaceful community.

If you do not like that, then it looks to to be a basic violation of your charter...

Sorry to play devil's advocate with this Sargas, but what i see is you demanding a list of things i can and cannot do in international space.  You may call sector 4,0 whatever you want to call it but by our reckonings its just plain old sector 4,0 to us. If you want to patrol its dwindling ore reserves and watch out for baddies, then great i applaud you! i wont, however, be bound by any of your rulings whilst travelling through that sector. I am bound by our own personal IMG charter when we are in international space,which is basically to not bring aggression against non hostile pilots or their holdings and to allow all friendlies to come and go freely without fear of assault.
Many a bad cult has formed from such peaceful communities forming a "protectorate"

I think I understand your problem with this.  You are worried about the 'what-ifs' and paying no attention to the 'what-is'.

All the 'Empire of Sargas' is trying to do is the very same thing that the Galactic Council is trying to do in the 'Empire of Sol'.

The 'Sargas Protectorate' can be considerededed (...dag-nabbit! sometimes I just cant stop a word...
...you should hear me try to say 'bananana'...)  to be the same as sector 0,0.

If you ever hear any complaints about the integrity of either me or the 'empire' please let me know.

new regulations in the Empire of Sargas:

1.  Do not do anything that will embarrass or shame your mother.

2.  A strict dress code is in place.  From now on you will wear the following:

...tan shoes with pink shoelaces, a polka dot vest and man-o-man

Tan shoes with pink shoelaces and a big Panama with a purple hat band...

...and, as always, pants are optional...

*goes around streaking*

see, don't you feel freeier?

Yep. Though if you notice I don't even have on the required shirt. lol

a vest, I said nothing about a shirt

Don't got anything on. Just my birthday suit lol

Great, now i gotta go and buy myself another clown suit sheeeeshhhh. Already i have enough rules imposed on me that i have to fill a form out in triplicate if i want to bend over to tie my shoelaces. And dont even go there about the paperwork it takes just to get an Aide to comply with the order haha
We should all get together one day at Sol in all our shiny new vessels and have another pow-wow over the GC and expand on its charter, and members.  (and maybe a photo shoot?) I will again give my rep a nudge regarding certain tabled requests and if we cant get a response from him shortly i will step in as temp authority as i have been known to do in the past during moments of crisis. We dont want this form of government just closing its doors after so much work has gone into it

Yes we aren't the US government. We actually are willing to put in work. lol

good, business goes on as usual...