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Post by izacque on Mar 17, 2010 14:06:34 GMT -5
Baron Volith: The location I picked out is right at the border of the three districts of Donathan. I intend to start the meeting as soon as possible as the matter we will be discussing is crucial to the survival of the planet. As the matter is a planet-wide security issue, and the results of the meeting will have a huge impact on the course of our planet's history, I urge you to come in person. I believe you would agree that an aide might not have the amount of wisdom required to make the right descision. When you (or your aide) arrive, you will be properly cared for and as soon as the other baron arrives, the meeting can start.
Baron Niet: The location I picked out is right at the border of the three districts of Donathan. I intend to start the meeting as soon as possible as the matter we will be discussing is crucial to the survival of the planet. When you arrive, you will be properly cared for and as soon as the other baron arrives, the meeting can start.
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Post by FoxtrotZero on Mar 17, 2010 18:40:58 GMT -5
Information Income: 60 Sv/P Money: 280 Sv Planet: Sal
Pending Awaiting: Responce Regarding HS-RR Presentation from Baron Nuuk
Projects: Basic RP-AFV Prototype (Secret): Complete Basic RPA-LAP Prototype (Secret): 5/10
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Post by izacque on Mar 17, 2010 19:09:02 GMT -5
((I suppose a ban on progress posts should be put into effect?))
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Post by V.I.R.O.S. on Mar 17, 2010 20:01:44 GMT -5
Response from Baron Tzeli: *Static*
Response to Baron Viente: A postal salary?
Response to Baron Nuuk: Interesting presentation... you're hired.
(__________)
Response from the Spacing Guild: He has been issued a warning. If he does anything to offend the Spacing Guild again, feel free to ban him from Spacing Guild travel.
(__________)
Baron Volith: My aide is on her way.
Baron Niet: I am en route to the destination.
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Post by Qwerty on Mar 17, 2010 21:04:40 GMT -5
Now. 75 credits. I get 5 melange pills. I have 0 now. Again. I may as well just copy and paste at this point.
I send out another message that I will give any trip for half the price of an NPC, and give High Priority rides for the same price as others. I also send an offer to Fox to ferry him to and fro from wherever he may have to travel (You know, planet-to-planet).
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Post by FoxtrotZero on Mar 17, 2010 21:04:59 GMT -5
"Yes. A Postal Salary. You know, paid regularly, not merely be commission? Merely a request. Just the same, I have a prototype to show you."
The Repulsor-Propelled Armored Fighting Vehicle (RP AFV) is revealed. It is a standard chassis with reinforced steel plating. Mounted on top of the squat, levetating chassis is a turreted three-barrel air-cooled suspensor-fired chaingun. It fires .50 Caliber Tungsten Slugs at approx. 900 Rounds per Minute.
The armored chassis is effectively invulnurable to the primarily melee-focused weapons of most legions, and the tungsten slugs are capable of completely shredding any opponent not protected by a shield - which only a percentage of infantry units posess. This machine is capable of tipping the odds. Severely.
Not expressly implied, the tungsten slugs are cheap, but still have to be produced. As such, there is a price of 25 Soverigns per legion per engagement to be paid.
Information Income: 60 Sv/P Money: 340 Sv Planet: Sal
Pending Awaiting: Responce Regarding HS-RR Presentation from Baron Nuuk Responce Regarding RP-AFV Presentation from Baron Viente
Projects: Basic RPA-LAP Prototype (Secret): 6/10
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Post by Qwerty on Mar 17, 2010 21:48:09 GMT -5
Now. 75 credits. I get 5 melange pills. I have 0 now. Again.
I repeat the message and hope to actually get a reply from Fox this time.
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Post by izacque on Mar 17, 2010 22:49:22 GMT -5
The barons and baron's aide sit in a warm room. the walls and ceiling are made of marble, and the floors are made of fine wood from the trees in the south. Outside it is frigid, but the Building they're in is heated geo-thermally. Old technology, but still useful. All three of them sit in chairs gilded with gold and upholstered wish red satin. Volith's aide looks around in approval. they all sit centered around a round glass table. To a visitor, it would be impossible to tell who exactly is holding the meeting as Silversmith has taken great pains to stress equality in the architecture of the room. Silversmith leans forward and clears his throught.
"Baron Niet, Head Adviser Juliana, The matter that I wish to discuss with you today is of great importance. Donathan is falling behind. The development of other planets has far exceeded our own. The acknowlegded cause of this is that we are a frontier planet. This is true, but even that cannot account for deficits such as these." *takes remote from center of table and pushes button* "This is the development of other planets." --Graphs appear showing steady increase-- "And this is our development." --A flat line, dipping slightly at the end -- "You see, we have not just stagnated, but we are beginning to move backward. When this planet was founded, we built colonies and did what we needed to to survive. Unfortunately, we are still doing just that. Surviving. It's time for a change. It's time for new opportunities. Most importantly, It's time for Donathan to climb out of the ditch that it has stayed in and show the galaxy what kind of planet we are. If ever there was a time to do this, NOW is that time. We CANNOT let this planet slip into a downward spiral." *pauses, looking each of them in the eye* "You see the problem. Now you may be wondering what the solution is. Equality. We cannot look at ourselves as the ocean district, the mountain district, and the plains. Each of our districts has something unique to offer. Why then is there such separation? This should not be so. The planet must be united. The district system must be abolished." *another pause* "What I have here is a road map to our planet's prosperity." *places tablets in front of Baron Niet and Juliana* -- Plans and diagrams for mining a prospecting equipment hover above the tablets-- "From the moment Donathan was colonized, One thing has not been done. We have never Looked for resources! There is a whole planet out here, and we have not even taken the time for resources? There could be hidden treasure right beneath our very feet! treasure to make us rich, powerful, famous, and most of all, Treasure to make the emperor turn his head this way and give a nod of approval. But simply creating prospecting parties is not enough. Speed is of the essence here! you saw for yourselves that our technological development has slowed, if we do not act quickly, we may never have this opportunity again! Only one thing will aide this speed. Integration. We need to tear down the borders between our districts, indeed we need to eradicate the very notion of districts. we are one people, one planet, and we must work as one to reach our goal in time. In the past, men would tell each other to work toward a better tomorrow, well it's time to create a better today!" "You may have the rest of the day and tonight to think about this. Come let me show you to your rooms. My servants will escort you to this room tomorrow at noon so you may tell me your response." *leads them out the door*
the rooms are lovely. Baron Silversmith has had no expense spared (they cost him 50 SV to build). There are spas, a tropical garden (geo-thermally heated, of course), and a holo-transmitter for contacting anybody they needed to. There is also a very nice Ski lodge close by.
INFO SV: 300 Location: North pole, right at the point where the three districts meet
Pending Response from Volith's aide Response from Niet
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Post by Qwerty on Mar 17, 2010 23:02:41 GMT -5
75 credits. I get 5 melange pills. I have 0 now.
I send the same message to Izac.
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Post by FoxtrotZero on Mar 18, 2010 8:57:55 GMT -5
He could use it more that I could, as of yet.
Information Income: 60 Sv/P Money: 340 Sv Planet: Sal
Pending Awaiting: Responce Regarding HS-RR Presentation from Baron Nuuk Responce Regarding RP-AFV Presentation from Baron Viente
Projects: Basic RPA-LAP Prototype (Secret): 6/10
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Post by izacque on Mar 18, 2010 12:18:01 GMT -5
Outgoing transmission to Navigator Temporarily9: It's a nice offer. As of yet, I have no need for travel as I am dedicated to my planet.
INFO SV: 350 Location: North pole, right at the point where the three districts meet
Pending Response from Volith's aide Response from Niet
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Post by Qwerty on Mar 18, 2010 17:45:07 GMT -5
75 credits. I get 5 melange pills. I have 0 now.
Fox, if you want to transport the machinery or yourself to any of the barons, you'll have to get some form of transport. You can't have EVERYTHING transmitted digitally, especially not yourself. Besides, they said that you could live on their planet, which certainly requires transport...
Anyway, can we please fix this problem at some point? Seriously, I am completely trapped due to that melange thing. I was better-off before I evolved, and that's just weird. Usually, when people level up, they get more powerful, not completely broke. As it is I'm still experiencing withdrawals because I'm at a minimum level of melange consumption.
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Post by FoxtrotZero on Mar 18, 2010 18:25:34 GMT -5
Actually, I was talking to the various Barons of Planet Sal. Sorry, bro, but When I need to go somewhere...
Information Income: 60 Sv/P Money: 400 Sv Planet: Sal
Pending Awaiting: Responce Regarding HS-RR Presentation from Baron Nuuk Responce Regarding RP-AFV Presentation from Baron Viente
Projects: Basic RPA-LAP Prototype (Secret): 7/10
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Post by Qwerty on Mar 18, 2010 18:36:45 GMT -5
75 credits. I get 5 melange pills. I have 0 now.
These withdrawals suck. The Spacing Guild doesn't even pay enough to support the basic needs of it's employees.
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Post by V.I.R.O.S. on Mar 18, 2010 22:03:14 GMT -5
OOC: Hehehehehe, Tempy. The melange you need is just barely paid for until you become a Stage Four. >:3
Head Adviser: "I believe you misunderstand the concept of Baronship, Baron Silversmith. It implies that we are independent of eachother, and we do not believe that uniting under a single power would be desirable nor tasteful on House Volith's part.
Baron Niet: "Your proposal is naive to a large degree. We are not willing to give up our power, we can easily support ourselves."
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Post by izacque on Mar 18, 2010 22:24:36 GMT -5
"I am deeply saddened by your refusals. I wanted so much for this planet to succede. very well, you are free to go."
when they're gone...
"John." "yes, sir?" "Find me a man. One who knows how to influence the masses. He will be my minister of propaganda." "yes, m'lord" *john leaves*
baron silversmith leans back and looks at his district on the globe. The other barons will soon see.
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Post by FoxtrotZero on Mar 18, 2010 22:48:02 GMT -5
Fox meets up with a good friend of his, Tyrone Keating, Executive Officer of the Before the Dawn, a Cruiser-Class privateer freighter. While talking over lunch, Keating, who just came back from a run to Donathan, mentions he heard word of Baron Silversmith, and his recently failed attempt to diplomatically unite the planet's barons.
Fox later returns home, drawing secret plans for an improved version of the RP AFV. He drafts out a letter to the Baron.
Dear Baron Silversmith,
I have heard you wish to unite the planet of Donathan. That is a bold ideal, and powerful forces are being toyed with. My name is James T. Fox, an Engineer by profession. I currently have freelance contracts with the houses of Nuuk and Viente.
You cannot possibly deny war as a solution to your problems, nor the fact that war may be inevitable at some point. Do you not wish to be prepared?
Please. Contact me if you are interested. I am capable of making arrangements to meet in person.
Regards, James Tyler Fox
VIROS. I wish you would make the proper responces from the barons? kthx.
Information Income: 60 Sv/P Money: 460 Sv Planet: Sal
Awaiting: Responce Regarding HS-RR Presentation from Baron Nuuk Responce Regarding RP-AFV Presentation from Baron Viente
Projects: Basic RPA-LAP Prototype (Secret): 8/10 RP-HAFV (Mk. 2 RP-AFV) Prototype (Secret): 1/3
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Post by Qwerty on Mar 18, 2010 23:02:13 GMT -5
75 credits. I get 5 melange pills. I have 0 now.
VIROS, I have a funny feeling that you are just trying to cover up for the fact that you forgot to check the math. So I either need a pay raise, a melange requirement lowering, an ascension, or a job, or I have no choice but to leave. There's no point playing a game in which I just post the same line over and over again. At all.
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Post by V.I.R.O.S. on Mar 19, 2010 5:54:18 GMT -5
You could try getting involved in RP like Fox. He's a Mentat, but he engineers. A navigator doesn't have to ONLY Navigate. Anyway, the intention was to make you suffer while you are on the way to Stage Four, where you can afford to live lavishly. _____ Nuuk: I am very impressed.... what's the average cost of making on of these
Viente: Interesting. How many can we afford?
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Post by FoxtrotZero on Mar 19, 2010 9:04:10 GMT -5
I want to clarify something.
I ONLY presented the repulsor railway to the House of Nuuk.
I ONLY presented the Basic AFV to the House of Viente.
I am designing an upgrade to the AFV that, as of yet, NEITHER of those two houses will recieve.
It is highly important that this be understood.
To Viente: Approximately 185 Sv per unit.
I am willing to permit you to manufacture the vehicles yourself, and manage the expenses yourself, but the right to manufacture munitions remains exclusively with my company.
Information Income: 60 Sv/P Money: 520 Sv Planet: Sal
Awaiting: Responce Regarding RP-AFV Presentation from Baron Viente
Projects: Basic RPA-LAP Prototype (Secret): 9/10 RP-HAFV (Mk. 2 RP-AFV) Prototype (Secret): 2/3
Distibuted Technologies: RP-AFV (Mk 1) to Viente, Sal Reminder: The railway is a tech with no real bearing in-game. The ability to produce AFV ammunition for all models is exclusively reserved to Foxtrot Engineering.
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