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File: 5612/41.22_99
Report Filed By: “Dogface Joe”
COALITION/BELTER ALLIANCE?
A lot of my regular readers know I harbor no fond feelings toward the Iron Coalition. To me, they're no better than GigaCorp - and worse in a lot of ways. A bunch of self-serving, pompous tin soldiers who don't realize the destruction of Earth changed everything forever. We can't just act like nothing happened and go about our business. The old ways are gone forever and the Coalition had better learn to swing with the times or be left behind.
That's why I was so intrigued when I got wind of the rumor that old man Fisk has decided to cut a deal with the Belters to stick it to GigaCorp. If true, it'd be big news, especially for poor old Mercedes Kelleher. Till now, she probably figured Fisk would never swallow his pride and work with that collection of cutthroats and criminals. Well, like I said, the Coalition's got to change or be left in the dust. Maybe Fisk has got more sense than I gave him credit for.
My sources in the Coalition (and believe me, they're good ones - I'm just not saying who) tell me that this isn't just a rumor. Fisk has been making overtures to the Belters for months. Problem is they won't play the game according to his rules. Orion Sholes and his cronies don't like GigaCorp any more than Fisk does. They'd love to see the whole bloated corp go down in a fiery blaze. They're just not willing to sell out to Fisk and his lickspittles to do it.
Naturally, Fisk was a little upset by this. Understandable, I suppose. So, he wonders how he can get Sholes and company to sign on. Remember, the Coalition needs the Belters. Without them, they're back where they started. Let me tell you something from personal experience, the only way to deal with the Belters is on their terms. They don't play anyone's game but their own. And of course, not all the Belters play the same game. Sholes is their spokesperson, but he's not their leader. The sooner Fisk learns that, the happier he'll be. Actually, that's not too likely, since I don't think the guy ever smiles. In any case, Fisk's got to learn that the Belters aren't at all like the Coalition.
So, there you have it. Ramrod straight Fisk is trying his best to get into bed with the Belters. If that isn't news, I don't know what is. You can bet I'll give you more details as I become aware of them. For now, watch your backs, keep your ears to the ground, and check back here for the latest news the Coalition doesn't want you to have.
>>HorrorShow_81: node: 0031.2981_81: Believe it when I see it, Joe.
>>Dogface Joe [node restricted]: Hey, it could happen.
>>HorrorShow_81: node: 0031.2981_81: I'll bet you a liter of He3 that it never happens.
>>DogfaceJoe [node restricted]: You got a bet, wiseguy.
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