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Post by Erenmor on May 9, 2007 16:35:21 GMT -5
"Well, they've accepted our request for a meeting," Onyx said in a network conference. "The question now is, who will we send? Organic delegates are not an option, considering what happened on the arrival of the Miokalian delegation. So... volunteers?" the Overseer asked.
"Until Gabriel returns from Pargalo, I'm afraid I shall be tied up by matters along the Perimeter," Xander said.
"And there's still a lot that requires my attention here," Gabriel added. His primary shell may have been in Pargalo, but such distances were no big issue for the network.
"Overseer, if I may... I would wish to go," said Faust. "An opportunity at some reprieve from labwork would be appreciated, and may provide some insight that we can use to further our own research."
"Agreed, Faust. I think you will do well. But all the same we will assign you an escort. I'm sure everyone involved will want to avoid an incident," Onyx replied.
"I would have a recommendation here, Overseer," Gabriel spoke up. "A Wraith here has demonstrated some capability at diplomatic matters. Being able to experience such matters first hand should be beneficial for her, should we ever need a more regular representative abroad."
"Her? Well, well... developing an individuality? Good, good," Onyx smiled. "Transfer her back, we'll provide her with a fresh shell for the trip."
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Some two days later a K-10 flyer touched down at the Capital airport. It was a peculiar machine, it clearly had the lines and shape of a helicopter, but lacked any visible propeller system. It emitted a low-pitched humm as it set down softly, a door on its side sliding open.
Faust stepped off first. In his primary shell he was quite a sight. Just a bit over 9 feet tall, the lanky figure was dressed in a fine white suit, with a long silvery metal cane in his hand. A pristine piece of white cloth hung over his head, completely obscuring any facial features. His bodyguard looked rather less impressive compared to him. Some 7 feet tall and clad in a large, all-concealing cloak, this figure stayed a respectable distance behind Faust, only the hooded head occasionally turning to one side or the other, surveying the surroundings.
Faust performed a sweeping bow once their craft's engines had shut down before quickly straightening up. "We come on behalf of Erenmor and our Overseer. My name is Faust, and this is my guard, Asharis," he introduced himself and the cloak trailing after him.
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 10, 2007 9:59:36 GMT -5
Just before the K-10 sat down, newly elected ambassador, Yulea Dolia was preparing herself for the meeting. She was a beautiful specimen of a wolf, she had long flowing brownish hair, a two tone fur coat, the lighter color of the two bordering on grayish-blue, and the other a very soft white. Her eyes were different colors, each one matching a color of her coat, though she had a colored lens in one to make them the same. In true kazian style, she was going to meet the Erenmor envoy nude, but not without an obligatory ribbon, which her colleague was tying on to her fluffy tail. Her colleague was not to be without standard KZ attire, consisting of almost nothing anyway.
"Security is in place, right?" she asked another fur in dark aviator sunglasses. He didn't say a word, just nodded. "Ohhh I'm nervous. This will be my first real encounter with foreigners in this setting, out side of the virtual training." "You'll do fine," remarked her helper. "Thanks Juniper."
As the copter was setting down, Yurea, Juniper and 2 special service furs exited their limo. Yurea approached Faust as she was coming out of the copter. Juniper stood behind and to the side of Yurea by about a stride. Faust began to stand fully erect, and towered over Yurea and Juniper easily by 3 and a half feet. As the guard exited the copter and showed similar stature, Yurea leaned back and whispered nervously on her breath, "Juniperrrrrr." She leaned back forward and caught a glimpse of the dignitaries chromed metal claws.
The guard every so often was turning its head side to side, further adding to the tension. After the bow, Yurea and Juniper raised their arms and performed the standard Kazian high-five like greeting. Yurea then had a few words. "W-w-welc-come t-to Killer Zoids, Fa-Faust. My name is Y-Y-Yurea, and this is Juniper W-Wingstin." Juniper bowed slightly. Yurea was trying to see up to Faust's face, but was having trouble looking into the bright sky, and seeing around the cloth. Turing quickly to Juniper, "Juniper, tell them to get the Ex limo, they won't fit in the Q," Yurea said, quickly. Juniper ran over to the special service furs.
"My apologies, guests, w-we uhhmm we weren't really briefed on the nature of your uhh size." Yurea was tilting her head slightly now, a genetic holdover common to canines when faced with something daunting/puzzling. "I've b-been instructed t-to.." she shook her head for a second, took a breath, and recomposed herself, and also straightened her glance. "I've been instructed to extend to you every courtesy Killer Zoids has to offer. Please, make yourselves at home. Now, lets get off this hot tarmac!"
Her unprotected feet were being blackened by the sticky asphalt, and she could feel it pulling at her fur, every time she moved around. She also wanted to get out of the shadow of the massive figure standing before her.
The Ex limo pulled up, which was a limousine built out of a much larger and roomier vehicle than the Qlm.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on May 10, 2007 16:22:36 GMT -5
Al smiles and says "Well to business, I suppose we may as well get this dealt with quickly. I reckon we are not that different on most issues and we can soon get a better understanding.
We don't have the issues other nations may have with AIs running them or have serious political clout....We have them and they have full rights, etc" Al continues flipping his right hand back in a dismissive manner.
"But they are few, we recognize real politic as I think they do. Well they seem more concerned with their own matters rather than the affairs of other AIs. I suspect as many of them pay little attention to the real world, they pay even less to the world beyond our borders, or their net or what ever it's called."
"Though I have to admit to having little to do with them, they don't seem to be the types to cause a stink. I just thought I would get that out of the way as I believe you have had issues with a certain other nation, regarding that kinda stuff." says in a semi light hearted and reassuring manner
"Ah snacks and beer" Taeicia says noticing the bar staff approaching with a number of large bowls and some what large glasses.
Al starts "To more important matters, the rail link, I reckon...well Tally, sorry...Yea Tal...you don't care but the transport minister reckons she can get the prima donnas amongst the engineers reined in a bit on our side, if you will do like wise. I reckon if you tell us how the system works on your side and get your people not to interfere, sorry I mean aid with the tunnel construction she'll be able to make them behave. The worst thing a prima donnas can be is actually that good that they are as good as they think they are, we have those kind.
I suspect you agree and have a similar, oh yeah dig and don't worry about the staff they will keep the snacks and drink coming indefinitely. If you have any request just ask one of them." Al finishes just before grabbing one a small battered item from one of the bowls and expertly throwing it into his mouth. Then picking up one of the two pint mugs and taking a good sized slug from it.
Vista had been to parties that the drink flowed at a lower rate and didn't provide quite as many snacks. He picks up one of the same things that Al had taken (as he had noticed Taeicia doing the same) and puts it in his mouth.
It tasted a bit like scampi in a spicy batter, quite nice, though he had no idea what it was. The beer was quite palatable as well, as he took a slug Taeicia tapped him on the shoulder and says "Never try and keep up with a Teerie or you will be under the table within the hour." with a smile.
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 10, 2007 17:15:37 GMT -5
Vista was watching Al pack in the food. He looked down at the mug of beer he had taken a sip from.
Knowing his own limits, he pushed the mug forward. He turned around to signal one of the bar staff. One came over promptly.
"Do you have any Cola? Klacko would be preferable." The staff member walked over to the bar.
"Whats the matter, Vinny--err Vista? The drink's not to your standards?" Asked Al in an aloof manner.
"No, no of course not. It is quite excellent. But I must tell you, vulpines like myself do not mix well with alcohol. 2 shots of that.. stuff is pushing my inhibitions already."
Vista is delivered the Klacko Cola in a nice tall mug. He then grabbed another battered item from the bowl and a hand full of peanuts. He munched away for a moment, and placed the peanuts in a nice round pile on the table in front of him.
"Kazian AIs are currently in the process of lobbying the panel for rights. After the few days with the Miokalians, I think they may just get those rights. To be honest, it's a long time coming, we've dedicated our entire electronic infrastructure to an AI called NEXUS, which exists in UNEX. NEXUS isn't exactly an AI, as is a collection of people and machines working together making decisions and things. I don't know what the story with the Zoids is going to be. I think they'll address that in Panel."
Vista took another drink as Al leaned back.
"Well, at any rate, our engineers don't have any rights telling your people how to build their section of rail. They've reported the method as being highly irregular, and they've been trained to respond to such in the interests of safety. I assume you have that under control. 2 of them are progressive environmentalists as well, they don't want to see the wildlife surrounding another of your mountains decimated. Our engineers pride themselves on low-impact construction. In my opinion though, I believe the country who has the most rail to lay should decide what type of train/system we use, that of course being Miokalia."
Al responded by commenting, "Ah so you Killer Zoidians are chummy with the Miokalians I take it?" He was making a motion with his two pointer fingers rubbing tips.
"We got off on a good foot I think, but as far as being .. ahem..." He began scratching the back of his neck and broke eye contact with Al. Vista was very uneasy at that moment, and knew he had to change the subject. "Question," he asked. "What exactly is this?" He held up the battered item the two were chowing down on.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on May 10, 2007 19:18:38 GMT -5
Al smiles "Just a local delicacy, they're quite tasty I think you'll admit" Vista nods. "As to the environmental impact of out techniques, we select the mountains we use with care and we are now taking stone from the desert bed rock.
You also have to bare in mind that the bulk of the drewen desert is not natural and only about three thousand years old. It was once a rain forest and savanna until ancient peoples caused mass deforestation to use it as farmland and over cultivated the savanna so there is no real natural history there, just the most adaptable creatures....though we do protect the indigenous creatures and well we couldn't wipe out their environment.
We plan on fixing this by using the quarries as reservoirs to irrigate the drewen desert and for pump storage systems, what ever that is. We also plan to use our experts in 'organic waste recovery' in inteer, well that is their biggest industry, their second is good drink....They make good sh*t just in one case in a more literal manner" Al says with a smile.
Vista smiles, but was a little worried about where that stuff came from.
Taeicia interjects "Don't worry they keep the two separated and not doing so would be a very noticeable" with a smile.
Al continues "As for the rail link plan well, I reckon the fact the CAT has never been responsible for a single death due to anything that could possibly be placed at their door suggest that they take safety seriously.
OK the odd idiot on the line, the odd jumper and that kinda thing, but heck if people are suicidal or stupid, you can't really blame the operators or engineers....can you?"
Vista was about to say something but is interrupted by Al continues "As for the tunnel system being a little odd, bare in mind that Inleef has a dormant volcano in it's north...well it hasn't gone off in eons but it's apparently still dormant......Geologists go figure and I have been told that the system they used to get there was cheaper and more earth quake proof. I don't know these things they probably know what they are up to.
To the final point as to the system, perhaps the obvious solution would be for all three nations to come together and spec out a CAT, MAT, etc train or what ever you call them. Use what tech already exists on our lines and work on a system to slowly unify the network. I know we can't just change to a new system overnight. Heck the disruption alone would cost trillions, it not like we can shut down the back bone of out transport infrastructure. Over time we could adapt I dare say " Al concludes.
Then quickly says "Would it be helpful to see if we could pour some oil on certain troubled waters you may have with a nation not to far from here?"
While vista was thinking what to say Taeicia quietly tells him "Don't worry about losing your inhibitions, you have diplomatic immunity for one, you are a guest of the government, you are in a government building where the local police have no jurisdiction and well this is just an ice breaking session, say what you want that is the point.
These sessions are not recorded on media just piped upstairs to a single trusted civil servant that speaks many languages, including 'drunk', feel free to send an observer. She is the only observer so you can say what you want and she is bound by our privacy and secrets laws, like the rest of the staff.
She figures out what the points were and puts them together for a lunch time, well more often early afternoon meeting. Then we discuss them over coffee and a good feed. Hey presto we have a frame work agreement that would have usually taken weeks."
Vista looks confused but it did make some kind of sense, the calie figured letting everyone say everything on the first night meant there was no posturing,ect. The next morning they would know where they stood and where the others stood and vise/versa, it was an oddly refreshing way of doing politics.
Taeicia interrupts Vesta's thoughts and says "By the way those are deep fried locust tails."
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 11, 2007 14:59:17 GMT -5
"Oh no, non no.. thats totally unnecessary." Vista concluded. "Miokalia and Killer Zoids are on the verge of becoming partner nations. The issue which occurred in the south was not military in nature. It was a gang feud with a few un registered zoids. Thats all." He stopped for a moment. "I'm curious though, how were you informed as to the proceedings there?" "Kazian trains are spec'd out as KTN machines. I believe we've already briefed your engineers on that. Anyway, we've got to decide on a method of getting power to our trains. Electricity is the way to go, and I'm also keen on using a split system of over head/3rd rail. Overhead carries well over large distances, but to keep the system looking sharp, we can outfit stations and areas of wilderness with the 3rd rail." Vista had taken another munch on the battered delicacy just before Taeicia informed him to its main ingredient. The locust tail crunched in his teeth and he paused for a moment. He then continued to chew on it. "You know, it tastes a lot like shrimp. You ever had shrimp, Al?" "Uhh lets see. My advisers also inform me that you would be interested in purchasing light crude from us. We've spec'd a design for a canal system to the immediate west of Killer Zoids. The issue is, it's no man's land. I think we'd have to form some cooperation to build maintain and patrol any such endeavor. Anyway, before I left I was given this plan for the area for the canal: All we need to do is get the OK from the Furry Federation council to build there. Once done, we can quickly ship cargo and tankers between each other. If you agree to such a plan, I'll tell my superiors back in KZ to approach the council. They're waiting on such, as they also need permission to go ahead and build a massive tidal/hydroelectric dam to the direct north of KZ. They'll just propose both plans at once." Taeicia was continuing to tease Vista ever so slightly while he talked, often times hitting him with her tail or just continuing to put her rump in plain sight of Vista, whether she was bending over or otherwise. She was holding a pitcher and motioned toward Vista's mug. "Heh, thanks, but I prefer to stay sober... but while I do have immunity... " He raised an eyebrow looking at Taeicia, "c'mere you!" he grabbed her tail, pulling her close and then gave her a quick tap on her rear. He still had a firm grip on her tail, as he looked to Al "I've wanted to do that ever since I got off the plane!" Apparently just 2 shots and a swig of a Calie brew are enough to make this fox loopy.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on May 11, 2007 19:56:58 GMT -5
Taeicia yanks her tail out of vistas grip and glares at him. Al says quickly "Must be dodgie intel, wouldn't be the first time, you would think the civil service would check these kinda things. Oh well no harm done. that why we keep these things informal. "
Then continues "As for the trains I dare say we can convince the CAT and MAT engineers to adapt trains for use on international routes to use both conductors dependent on what is there and as this will require no change to the existing Cal network, the cost would be small. Heck the trainworks will be coming looking for subsidy to design and build the CAT6 and MAT-F class trains soon. I reckon we can put that in as a design requirement.
I also reckon that they will make the pantograph's retractable, if for no other reason it would aid the aerodynamics of the train. I suspect they might be interested in your third line tech to allow the train to use both when 'launching'. I think they call it that, just the initial acceleration of the train to get the thing to cursing speed smoothly. From what I know the CAT people don't see the need to pass four hundred M.P.H as to make this useful would compromise passenger comfort. Well if you want to be treated like cattle and be forced to be strapped into your seat you may as well fly.
The CAT people view comfort as important as speed, I'll take you on the CAT at some point in your visit and you will understand what I mean."
Al notices a glint in Taeicia eye, he was on the clock now. He wondered if Vista had a life insurance policy. He had obviously not been briefed on Calie females and was about to get a very quick lesson.
"As for your canal I see no problem with it as it would cut shipping times down and we currently have no oil of our own. Though we might have access to the stuff soon....I didn't say that." Al says.
Vista tips his head, he knew Cal had few fossil fuels, had they found some.
"OK I did but it would be far more economical to import it from you. We do need the stuff for our fledgling petrochemical industry. Cal must be the only place on the planet where plastic is more expensive than metal and wood.
The only issue I can see is that the north of the saeie sea has many moving sand banks. I would say us or the Alban government would provide pilots ... but I suspect the free market can be left to fill that gap" Al smiles, noticing Taeicia getting closer to Vista.
"As for the cost of construction I believe that my government is likely to be willing shoulder half the cost and provide our stone working expertise. Providing we set up a corporation, jointly owned, to run it and split the profits down the middle.
Thinking about it the rock removed may well be used in the link from inleef to miokalia. Well now that I think about it we might be able to give them a hand as we still have one CAT/MAT construction train moth balled, it's old but heck I think it's the one that holds the record of doing sixty miles in a day.
Anyway we will back you on this, it would seem to be a good way to foster business between our nations. While we're at it it might be an idea to put a power grid interconnect between us as, like you we have peaks and troughs in supply and demand. As good as our systems are we do find our self in surplus from time to time and well if it means we can both go totally renewable sooner, then all the better. Fission is not a renewable source remember and the sooner Cal can shut off our two remaining civilian reactors the better.
That a get a direct comms cable over to you as we both know satellites are less than perfect at times." Al continued.
Al noted Taeicia hand moving under the table, of the three only Vista was blissfully unaware as to what was going to happen.
"Right to trade would you be willing to agree to a free market between our nations? On defense would you be willing to agree to a mutual defense agreement" Al hurried.
Vista says "Well...er...perha...oh" then lets out a high bitched scream as Taeicia hand closed at speed around a very sensitive part of his anatomy, claws out.
Al winced.
Vista quickly fell under the table and was lying in agony under the table. Al looked under the table at Vista, no blood so no long term damage done, and says "Oh yeah, trying that kinda stuff with females round here will get you that kinda reaction. You might be safe from the courts but not the females.
As this is not being recorded I know for a fact neither me or the staff saw a thing."
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 11, 2007 21:10:01 GMT -5
With a choked voice, Vista replied.. "thanks for the briefing... ohhh."
Vista would continue to have one hand down south for a while.
He was about to continue when he realized he forgot what they were discussing. The experience also left him as sober as a priest on Sunday.
"Uhh what?"
"Running some power and communication lines from KZ to Cal." Said Al, leaning over.
Vista quickly looked under the table for Taeicia before he continued. "Right.. right. Well, communications lines I completely agree. But power, for now I'd have to stand off for a while. Until this hydroelectric project in the far north gets underway, I don't believe it would be wise to run a high powered draw between the two of our nations. Not yet."
Vista squeezed his legs together, and his face semi contorted. "Haaa... " he stammered "Uhm. Free trade, ahhh...*ahem* yeah, I would assume opening such a canal would lend itself to private merchants and cargo freight. *deep breath* It would certainly help to *swallow* offset the cost through tolls and whatnot." His other hand left the top of the table to join the other. He was shaking somewhat from his legs hopping up and down. His eyes were clutched shut.
Al looked at vista, he wasn't sure if he was in excruciating pain or in pleasure. Vista abruptly stood, and said, "May I be excused?" He waddled off toward the bathroom.
"What a curious lad." Al remarked. "Taeicia, maybe you should make sure he's all right, we can't have our first formal Kazian visitor die one us or something..."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on May 11, 2007 23:04:09 GMT -5
Taeicia says "Can I ensure he is?" with a smile. "No...but I think he got the kick to the head he needed, but check on him" Al says. "OK" Taeicia sighs. Taeicia stops off at the bar and wonders into the toilets. Vista who was leaning over a sink applying cold water to the affected area notices her and shouts "This is the Gents" Taeicia smiles "They really didn't brief you, did they, most bogs here are unisex." then she sighs and says under her breath "why the hell did we give males the vote" She walks up to Vista who moves away at speed and cowers in the corner. Taeicia says forcibly "Lets have a look I haven't done that much damage, I was a nurse before I moved into the foreign office."
Vista limps forward and Taeicia looks down and says "It's just a little bruising and if you had ask I was up for it and might be later though I doubt you will be capable later, now behave your self and do what your here to do...But if you pull another stunt like that on me and I will rip them off."
Before slapping him on his back side and saying "Behave and well I haven't had late night company in a long time. drink this it will dull the pain"
She hands him an another shot glass of inteerie whiskey.
"Is that wise?" Vista asks "Yes, very say what you mean and keep your eyes off my but, understood...OK don't but look don't touch, under stood?" Vista knocks back the drink as does Taeicia, oddly this time he didn't react in the way he had before. "Understood" he says having learned some thing that probably be put into every travel guide about cal.....With females, look but never touch..well unless they ask.
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Post by Erenmor on May 12, 2007 21:04:16 GMT -5
Faust followed Yurea to the limousine, cane tapping on the tarmac with every other step. "I do apologise for not warning in advance about my appearance," he said politely. "Admittedly, that's still a habit we're working on."
Faust then climbed into the limo with a barely-noticeable nod. It took him a moment to adjust to the normal-level seats, but his lanky form proved quite flexible. Asharis, being a much more reasonable size, didn't have such problems.
"Where shall we be going first, then?" Faust asked once everyone was seated and under way.
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 13, 2007 22:54:32 GMT -5
Kingdoms of Cal: “Well, here’s me askin’!” Vista added, bowing toward her.
The two continued for a few moments in the bathroom, until they both returned to the main meeting. Vista scratched his chin, followed by Taeicia who wiped the side of her muzzle with her wrist quickly.
“Al! Sorry, for the interruption. I don’t think it will happen again..” Vista looked over to Taeicia who smiled back. Vista leaned in and whispered, “That is one special Vixen right there, Al!”
“Let see,” he was retracing some mental notes. “A definite yes to a free market between our nations. I’m also curious, what do you have in mind for a mutual defense agreement?”
Vista was apparently in an excellent mood, with a cheek to cheek smile. “Was there anything else?” he munched on some cashews. "I have a question for you, perhaps it's more of a philosophical issue, but where does The Kingdoms of Cal stand on the production of weapons of mass destruction?"
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 13, 2007 23:01:44 GMT -5
Erenmor: Back in Killer Zoids, the group was now traveling west along the Kazian interstate at the standard cruising speed of 280 miles per hour. “Well, this is our main artery that connects the major cities in Killer Zoids. As you can see, there are two decks of traffic here. The upper deck consists of slower speed vehicles and also cars under manual control.” Yurea went on, “Down here, all vehicles operate on automatic. It’s just as safe as rail, but more convenient, versatile, and cheaper.”
The guests were somewhat surprised to the perfectly smooth ride they were experiencing.
“Before we get to discussing any politics, I’d like to show you around Kazian industry.” Yurea said. Juniper chimed in, “Yes, infact, one of the plants we’re going to tour is where they build vehicles like this!” “This is Forcetech Co. Town, correct?” Asked Faust. “Oh yes! I forgot to mention where we were going!” added in Yurea with a slight smile. “We’ll get back to capital for the end of the day.”
After some time, the car was entering city limits, the tops of the huge buildings coming into view. The canopy covering the car went transparent. Typically, when vehicles travel automatically on the interstate the windows become opaque and display imagery of something else. It’s done to keep the occupants from getting car sick or just uneasy. The dignitaries were again surprised at how clean this massive city of industry was. Juniper picked up on this and said, “KZ has taken progressive steps at maintaining the environment. You might not think such for a nation so much in love with petroleum products!”
“Don’t such progressive reforms hurt your industry?” Asked Asharis. “Actually, companies which develop machines and technology to help promote clean industry is another.. well, industry in Killer Zoids.” Yurea said. “Under the guidance of AWP, companies like that often work together and their developments improve every furs life.” She quite enjoyed talking about the triumphs for the environment.
The driver, who had returned to manual control within the city limits, informed the passengers the vehicle had reached one of the Power Core vehicle plants. “Ah, we’ve arrived,” said Yurea.
They exited and were guided around the Power Core plant and a few others for a few hours, then followed it up by a meal (or recharge, respectively!) They headed back to capital.
The limo arrived at a hotel in the heights district of Capital. It was around 11 o’clock, PM now, and the organic guides for the day were exhausted. They, and the Erenmorians were given rooms for the night, but not before a final meeting for the evening.
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Post by Erenmor on May 16, 2007 17:51:45 GMT -5
"Well, the industry is certainly very clean for one basing on fossil fuels so heavily," Faust agreed as the tour drew to a close. "Certainly you've perfected the refining and utilisation, but I can only hope your methods of extracting the fuels are as enviromentally friendly as the rest of the production chain," he added.
Both he and his guard did not stay in their room long, only enough to familiarise themselves with its layout. The tour didn't seem to tire them out at all, so they looked as fresh as when they arrived when they came for the meeting. Granted, it was hard to tell how fresh they looked when neither of the pair was showing their faces, but regardless, they did not look exhausted at all.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on May 19, 2007 14:52:46 GMT -5
Al smiles "Building diplomatic relations were we?" Vista smiles. Then quietly says "You will find the females here are a tad more assertive than you are used to, watch your self." Then says louder "Yes we posses deterrence weapons or WMDs as you call them, but they are inaccurate and always submarine launched. We can not order them to be used, only not to be if Cal is lost.
They are MAD weapons, both in the strategic sense and what their use would be. But while threats exist against Cal we feel the need to possess them, especially with totalitarian states out there that might try and attack us.
I'm not certain if we would ever use them, but the threat of them is an unfortunate requirement.
Militarily they are an unfortunate requirement, we don't like having them but...if needs be."
Vista looks shocked that a liberal nation like Cal admits to the possession of such weapons.
"But to more pleasant subjects, we have ear marked you a place in Duke square for your embassy, the Tinisian embassy is only a little distance over the square and the miokalian embassy is also. Hell the Erenmorn consulate is also in the square. With luck Ciata will soon open their embassy there to, if everything goes right.
The building were used by the nations that are now part of the commonwealth, so we have an embarrassment of property there."
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 21, 2007 11:15:35 GMT -5
Kingdoms of Cal: "Yes, I think that would definitely be a good idea. What are we looking at here for a land purchase, price wise? I'd like to report to my superiors on this one, and some other things we've discussed."
He paused for a moment, looking at Al.
"So.... the WMD question was my last. Killer Zoids does not have such weapons of wide spread destruction, but the number of bombs and missiles our air force and ground forces carry would suffice anyway. There are also a few new systems under development, which honestly, all I know about are their existence."
Vista finished his drink.
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