There are a limited number of harbors. A fleet holding two or more of the four harbors
increasingly monopolizes a highly enjoyable game mode, meaning that the less powerful
fleets who would otherwise have a chance to enjoy HA are increasingly marginalized.

The way resources and taxes are allocated into the harbors means that investment into two
or more harbors is very expensive for a very long time. In addition, the strain of
defending more than one harbor for the period of time it takes to see benefit means that
any expected gain, in relation to the huge investment, is unlikely. Therefore, there is
only one real reason to hold multiple harbors - as a demonstration of power over others.

For the benefit of the Nebraska server ...

The following order was sent to all Network captains via the Network communication systems
on Saturday, 3/12/11:

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BY ORDER OF THE AUTOCRACY

In accordance with the terms of honor and the Network Code; for the preservation of our
integrity; and in the interests of fairness to all:

Effective 12 March, 2011:

Network declares, in accordance with the terms of honor and fair play to all:

- That we will claim one harbor, and one harbor only, to be Network, "Esto Perpetua";
- That all fleets that hold a single harbor, regardless of age, creed, or history, need
not fear an attack with intent to conquer from Network;
- That any fleet that holds two or more harbors, Network considers open to attack and
conquest, but only at harbors in excess of 1;
- That any harbors captured in any offensive action by Network will be held only as long
as necessary for claiming by a fleet other than the original holder;
- That harbors given back to the server in this manner shall be claimed on a "first-come,
first-serve" basis; Network will not choose the claimant by any method.

It is understood that Network acts alone; no other agreements or any other affirmations
are required.

We do this in the interest of the continued success, diversity and health of the Nebraska
server; and our own integrity.

This decision has been the subject of extensive discussion in our ranks. Many different
viewpoints, and counterpoints have been presented and argued. But what I can say with
pride is that, as a fleet, we recognize the import of the reasons stated above. Thus, we
are compelled by our own code of honor to act on them, despite our various reservations.

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Thank you for your time and your attention to this. I wish you all good luck.

Portmanteau