300 Syrikos hounds from the UNF to be rehomed in Hoiyori
Nannaras X
November 28th YC 120
ZANIE has received official details about the closed door meeting between the Zaibatsu Patriarch and representing figures of other independent parties on the 23rd of November. This is but a glimpse into the lengthy discussions and is not a full reviewal of the entire meeting.
A deal was struck between the Zaibatsu and the UNF-A to rehome 300 Syrikos hound cubs recovered from an illicit ‘puppy mill’ aboard the “Masariin Gazaar” in the Eugales system. The Syrikos hound is more commonly known as the Slaver hound for their extremely close relation with slavery in the Amarr Empire. Terrifyingly savage beasts that are a challenge to tame, but ultimately compatible with humankind as proven by their extensive history of domestication within Amarrian society.
The revealed minutes confirm the Patriarch had agreed to this deal with the benefit of this agreement being the Syrikos hounds themselves and a chance to show support to the UNF in good faith. The questionable use of this species has proven above all that the Syrikos hound is a competent animal that can fulfill unique roles for the Zaibatsu. As such, the cubs will be split between the Peacekeeper Division and the Kresh Root Society to be used in civil-service. Placing any of the cubs in Military-service is strictly forbidden by the arrangement made with UNF representative Sterling Blades.
The Syrikos have the potential to serve the Peacekeepers in tracking down and subduing suspects on the run or sniffing out contraband at customs checkpoints. They could also be useful in search and rescue operations out in the wilderness of Nannaras X. For the Kresh Root Society, the hounds can serve a pivotal role in ensuring farmlands operate even more smoothly with them the removing of any rodents damaging crops, herding livestock, or protecting them from wild predators roaming the planet.
In both cases a severe problem resides, the problem is that there is no qualified personal to properly train these cubs for their selected positions. Though ZANIE has word that the search for a third-party to come in and train them is already underway and that the Zaibatsu will ensure a esteemed organization will be hired for the job. Before sending them off to work however, the cubs must first come of age. It will be several months at best before any of these hounds see civil service. For the time being while trainers can be acquired, the cubs will be allowed a period to adjust to the conditions of this world. Beginning their education in this optimal age range will enhance the odds of a smooth transition into Zaibatsu society when they reach adulthood.
As for breeding, males and females will be separated for the time being and reproduction will be strictly controlled for the foreseeable future. These regulations may appear to be stiff, but are to ensure these cubs being rehomed in Hoiyori will enter the ecosystem of Nannaras X responsibly and be carefully monitored to ensure they can co-exist peacefully in the Zaibatsu before their population gets out of control. The Syrikos species has the potential to be as dangerous as it is useful, and are thus a potential threat to the security of Hoiyori.
By no means does the Zaibatsu see the Syrikos as evil creatures as popular culture in New Eden makes them out to be. The Syrikos is but another evolutionary product of the Maker’s universe. The hounds will be treated fairly and have proper living conditions and food.
Word of this arrangement between the Zaibatsu and the UNF has already been revealed to CORE council members. Most notably, Chief Fabricator of Salvaged Fortune Industries Viokoro Velan - who has already become the most vocal about the news. ZANIE reached out to Viokoro for a quote and received a firefly response from Viokoro brutally criticizing this decision made by the Patriarch.
"You want a quote from me? Okay, here’s one - This is ■■■■■■■ stupid and is going to blow up in our faces - plain and simple. When i saw that this deal was made with the knowledge that we didn’t have anyone with experience with Slaver Hounds, i was both shocked and terrified. "
"Shocked, because the Zaibatsu doesn’t have a specialist to pull out their ass for once and now have to put faith in someone else to get the job done. And terrified, because that means no one here will know what the ■■■■ they’re doing going into this deal. Whatever grander deal the Patriarch got us involved in better be worth it. Because what he’s had to agree to so far to make it happen looks like a bad deal to me. These twisted little fleabags aren’t meant to be good ol’ boys watching the farmland and stopping the bad guy - They’re meant to be evil little savage shitheads wanting to bite anything with a pulse. And we’re giving them to the police? Marvelous! Absolutely fuckin’ marvelous - here i thought we made some actual progress with all these new regulations and what not, but here they are getting a shipment of wild beasts to use now…”Subdue Suspects” my ass.”
- Viokoro Velan
ZANIE would like to apologize for the profanity, but wanted to deliver Viokoro’s remarks word by word. Her words hold merit in how unprepared the Zaibatsu is for this deal. Challenges are an inevitably in life, such is the way. As such the Zaibatsu stands ready to face it head on.
ZANIE will report in on any future updates