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Post by Santus D Lupinus on May 15, 2007 15:01:32 GMT -5
Sanctus Lupinus. That is the mission of the Great Lupinus. Arising from the anarchy of nothingness, a singular species now dominates and is slowly populating the region. Slowly but surely, the Lupine State arises from nothingness under the guidance of its Great leader.
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Post by miokalia on May 17, 2007 15:55:34 GMT -5
"I would prefer to do this along with KZ, actually", said SPC Blinn acting as commander-in-cheif in a conferrence while the president was in-absentia having yet to return from Erenmor, "I mean, I'm not very good at talking to folks like that. I don't want to offend them." "Well that counts me out.", said Andertol, "If you bring them here I will be sure to make myself scarce." Andertol almost made a 128-tooth grin. The secretary of state was clearly not the person to be involved with diplomacy with this nation. The only reason why he was somewhat okay in KZ was because they're right next door and he did fine in Tinis because of the academiocracy and the distance kept him just unsure of himself enough to be correctly polite. "Tell what's his face in KZ to get things moving with this guy. I get the feeling they can communicate better on grounds of species alone.", said Andertol finally. He was about to say something else but then Blinn waved his claws in the air wildly and emitted a loud tone to distract him from saying it, then interrupted him, "Be nice. I know what you were going to say. I know they just came out of a dark-age. And I know you don't think highly of anyone who goes through such a thing. You know, most cultures have to work through their problems the hard way like that. Not everyone is lucky enough to cut it short like yours did. Yours' is not the official opinion of the government. Now who to get to talk to them. My first choice is Plumaas. Although, I'm thinking it would be good to have a canine involved. I get the feeling they prefer them, and Plumaas is a Kuho raptor so I don't know about that. Lieutenant Chon is a fox... and that's kinda canine. But he's busy, and military." "Send Chon.", said Andertol, "and Plumaas. I know, they're like... totally different. Plumaas is a technocrat and Chon is military brass." "Then I will send them a correspondance to arrange a meeting on behalf of President Phong.", said Blinn, "Also send something to KZ about them doing something too. I get the feeling they will talk to them easier." (((Descriptions of characters can be found somewhere in the following thread: furfed.proboards36.com/index.cgi?board=profile&action=display&thread=1108070682
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Post by Santus D Lupinus on May 18, 2007 5:14:55 GMT -5
Sitting underneath of the tree in the courtyard, the Great Lupinus awaits the news of the day. First the scientists come and explain their daily findings. "Two days ago, we discovered the wheel. Yesterday we made the first working pistol. And today, oh great one, we have created something we hope will be to your liking. . ." said one of the scientists. "Why you shouldn't have Doctor," replied the Great one, who took the cup from his paw. Lapping up the sweet treat, he marveled at its taste. "Doctor, this is genius! What do you call it?" "Etalocohc, oh great one. I'm glad you like it." Just then, a messenger came rushing in carrying a telegram- the first one ever in the Lupine states, extended into the other territories. "What have we here then?" The panting messenger replied "It is a telegram for you sir, from one of the Gencha." "From the Gencha you say? Let me have it . . . I see. . . So then we may finally have an ally to concrete our position and get some loans to build some factories . . . Wonderful. I shall see to it personally that an entourage will be ready," said the Lupinus with a grin. "You've done an excellent job today, my fine messenger, as have you, doctors. Keep up the good work. Sanctus Lupinus and farewell!"
"Brother! Excellent news! A diplomat is coming to the Lupine states!" "Wonderful news, brother," said the younger lupinus in a squeaky voice, "I wonder how they will like our nation . . . Perhaps we should . . ." "Get an envoy together? One step ahead of you, as always. I will oversee it personally. Think you can handle Agnew taking over in my absence?" "What? Why don't I get to take the-" "Because you're too young . . . One day, my worthy brother, the throne shall be yours. . . Until that time, I ask that you relax . . ."
Running off, the Great Lupinus begins loading a steam-driven cart with supplies for his treck to the border. "Perhaps we should include something comfortable . . . And yes, a gift . . . We'll have to tour the . . . an. . . . . . . . . (Camera zooms out)
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 18, 2007 11:10:52 GMT -5
"Boopey doopey doop. Boopey doopey doop. Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring, Banana Phone! Boopey doopey doop. Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding Banana Phooooone! It grows in bunches...."
"What the heck?" A tall thin black colored wolf sitting behind a desk asked. She turns around to her videophone, which was where the ear deafening music was coming from. The sound traveled out of her office toward the area of cubicles out side.
"All right, who changed the ring on my wall?" Asked Notiona Spiel, the head of operations in the AWP facility.
"kekeke.." "Hahaa" *Giggle* "pfffff" *snicker* came from the various furs standing just out of sight on the other side of the doorway.
"OPERATOR GET ME BE-JING-JING-JING! Ring ring ring ring ring--CLICK."
"Hello?" Asked Spiel. On the other end was Geneec Seventyfix. "Geneec! My old friend, did you have something to do with this?" "With what?" Geneec asked. "Never mind. I think it was just an office prank. Whatever." "Ah." "So what's the occasion? Inviting me to the baby shower?" She smiled. "Or has Rincon got you doing something else?" Geneec blushed for a moment, and then said, "Well thats not for a while still. He's still cookin' in there you know! Actually what I was calling you about was if you could take my place on a diplomatic mission to that new nation the Lupine States. I'd go, but I'm supposed to pop any day now and I'd prefer not to have it happen in a uhm... less developed country?" "I gotcha." Replied Spiel. "Notiona, I think you'd do a lot better over there anyway." "Oh of course I would, women are always better than you males for this sort of thing!" She said jokingly. "Well, actually, I was thinking because you're uhm, more like them than I. You know, pregnant orange fox vs a very growl black wolf, thats the deal." Notiona turned away slightly and smiled. "You're such a charmer Geneec, I hope Rincon knows what a catch he's got. heh. Oh, well, when do I leave?" "Thanks! And well, I think he does. About your leaving, they've told me immediately, can you be ready to move in an hour or two?" "I don't see why not. AWP isn't having any crises at the moment. Oh one thing... Why haven't they given you a break?" Geneec shrugs. "I don't know. This is my job I guess." They paused for a moment. "Well, uhm. There'll be a car to pick you up sometime this afternoon early like. I'll send you a letter with specifics. Take care now!" "You too Geneec, and good luck!" She hangs up the conversation and thinks to her self, "a pregnant guy.. who would have thought? Mmm.. Oh gawd I'd love to get that fox for a night! OOO! Too bad he prefers the bottom..."
She was about to sit back down when the phone rang again. "Boopey doopey doop. Boopey doopey doop. Ring ring ring.." "AHHHHHH!!!" She exclaimed. ...
The plane with Notiona Spiel departed Killer Zoids later that day, and arrived in Miokalia.
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Post by Santus D Lupinus on May 18, 2007 14:12:22 GMT -5
The banana phone of the Great Lupinus began to rang, the Great cord of Telephone dragging along to the ground, set up in preparation for the coming of the neighbors. The plated gold steamcarts that had been prepared and loaded with precious metals awaited upon them . . . And one with a portable harem of males, one loaded with females. Two carts were loaded with the Sanctus, the lupine secret service. "Well, everything seems to be in order. . ." Just then, the banana rang. Peeling back it's peel, the Lupinus began to eat it. "Delicious. What will they think of next . . ." The message was thus delivered: Another party on its way. "How wonderful! I'm glad I prepared enough for two of our neighbors."
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Post by miokalia on May 18, 2007 16:16:45 GMT -5
Plumaas Sozar accompanied a constantly somber Lieutenant Chon and Wray Potuce. Wray Potuce had to be stuffed into a rubber skin, as according to new procedures for contact with what the senate classified as developing nations.
Wray Potuce is a mechanical allosaurus, and functioned as part of the delgation, as well as security.
They met up with the KZ delegation at Dovoroy Int'l in Dorigan and then immediately got back on to a small white Tube-wing plane.
It was an unusual plane, but was becoming a new alternative to supersonic small jets, which are less safe. It was also cleaner.
"Is there a reason why we're taking this instead of the 340.", asked Chon to Plumaas, who seemed to be in charge of the operation.
"Quieter, Cleaner and... less of a liability.", said Plumaas.
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Post by Santus D Lupinus on May 18, 2007 17:55:51 GMT -5
The Great one had heard stories of flying machines during his puppyhood. . . But never before had he seen one. The flying contraption flew overhead, streaking a path through the sky and landing roughly on the uneven newly graveled roads, which were spreading through the nation like a wildfire. As the strange creatures disembarked from their contraption, the Great one marveled at them, slightly disgusted, yet quite curious indeed. With arms wide open, his cape blowing in the wind, the Great one proclaimed loudly to his guests:
"Welcome to the Lupine States. It is fortunate that you have come at this time, as we have finally standardized our language. I will assign you each a translator to go with you who will be your guide on the journey. I offer as a token of my country's willingness for the sake of peace and an ongoing alliance which I hope to forge here, these carts of precious metals- Gold and silver abound, which I hear you are in want of. We, of course, have no great need of these items. For your personal enjoyment, the harems are open to all. Although you may feel that this is wrong, I ask that you please enjoy all that my nation has to offer while you stay here. That being said, you shall have a full tour of our country, should you wish it, and shall receive the same treatment as I would, as our nation's most honored guests."
When the Great one finished with his speech, the translators began to address their respective delegates, although none could match the perfect meaning of the Great one, nor his deep, rich, growlish tenor.
Speaking under his breathe, the Great one remarked on the beauty of one of the delegates from the land known as KZ. Almost as nice as Agnew . . . Quickly the Great one thought of other things to keep his mind from making delegations most unpleasant. Especially considering that he was for the most part nude. He then began walking towards the crudely constructed exit ramp.
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Post by The Union of Tinis on May 19, 2007 1:07:07 GMT -5
As news of the unification of Lupinus reached Tinis, a meeting was heald in Arx to determine what sort of position the government should take. As usual, the First Speaker and the upper chamber where there, as well as several experts and heads of state department sections, as well as an intelligence officer and army general.
"Well they do seem a little like us fourty some years ago, don't you think?" asked the intel officer Gibbs. "Unification out of mixed groups, direct democracy, looking to build up from basically bare bones..."
"Their species centric ways bother me," said Tolls from the state department. "To be overly eager to send envoys could make us seem like we endorse such things. Hell, they use humans like slaves."
"Not like slaves," replied General Omx. "They are slaves."
"I stand corrected. But all the same, do we really want to be associated with such things?"
"But if we jump in now and try to convince them to follow a more Tinisian path, they might do away with such things!" replied Gibbs.
"Well," said Izixs whom had been looking out the window most of the meeting. The room fell silent. "It is a little disconserting. Perhaps when I first became First Speaker people saw Tinis as just like them. Minus the slavery and species centrism and you have something that is eerily similar in many ways. But there are fundamental differences. I'd like more information before opening official direct channels. Until them watch how the other governments interact with them and watch their representative to the federation council. They are strategically close to Lemur and thus could play a role good or bad in its future. They are also across the gulf from Peanisula. Unless they are smarter than even Genius Peanisula will outpace them for some time and will remain the dominate force in the area, not that they're interventionist. But if Lupinus become imperialistic we might be able to convince them its in their best interest to check such. Which some suspected Shimandu was doing when we came about. So watch for now. They are troubling, but we shouldn't react negatively to them nor get to close. Not yet. But maybe soon."
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 19, 2007 12:04:54 GMT -5
Notiona repiled, "That should be most fitting." The black wolf continued, "A tour would be excellent!"
She looked to the Miokalians and then whispered, "What are we going to do with gold and silver?"
Noticing neither Chon or Solzar were stepping forward to meet the greeting, she promptly did. In true-to-form Kazian fashion, Notiona greeted Lupinus completely nude. The only articles she wore were her soshoes, ribbon, and glasses. She raised her arms above her head in the hi-five manner and said "Greetings from the nation of Killer Zoids!" She put her arms down. "My name is Notiona Spiel, head of operations of Kazian Industry."
[While her profession was more like being a CEO than a diplomat, she possess a degree in law and has done similar diplomatic missions in the past. Because of how Kazian industry is organized, it puts her in an inexorable government position, hence her selection for the task. She is intelligent, quick, and motivated.]
"Your gift of precious metals honors us." She became somewhat uneasy at the way Lupinus was staring at her, and she began to eye her carry-on, being unloaded from the plane's cargo hold, but just for a moment. Getting back to standard attire soon would probably be a good idea, as she saw it. However, she would not degrade herself by covering with her hands. She picked up a small briefcase she walked off the plane with, and walked it over toward Lupius, who opened it. She stepped back in line with the 2 from Miokalia.
"While I don't have something of equal monetary value to give you, I offer you this case, full of photos of Killer Zoids. There are pictures of landscapes, sunsets, amazing views, and also of roads, cities, buildings, and ...people."
She looked around the court and saw only other wolves in the vicinity. Chon was the only fox present, same with the 'saurs. Even though she fit in with the Lupine State's populace, the lack of diversity made her somewhat uncomfortable, and she felt it wise to say something related.
"There are many, many different types of people in KZ."
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Post by Santus D Lupinus on May 19, 2007 12:30:31 GMT -5
The Great one's eyes widened at the sight of the pictures. These are amazing . . . How did you manage to turn these people and places flat? At any rate . . . (looking uncomfortable) you shall find that my people are indeed diverse. That is a misconception that I should clear up, then. Although this part is filled only with wolves, and everyone around you are wolves, this is only because wolves have always been the representatives of the area. You shall find that our country is made up of a great number of distinct breeds of our species, which equate to your different species, although all are able to mate with one another, which, according to your classification system, makes them a single species. Inasmuch as that, yes, each person of the species is at least "part wolf", very few are pure "wolf". You shall find that our nation brings equality to all of the members of this species. I can assure you that we have our reasons for not liking the other species in the area.
Looking through the photographs, the Great one finds himself slightly amused and very much amazed.
You're culture is indeed strange to ours, but in good time, perhaps it will not be as much so.
But yes, let us do get on our tour. The luggage will be moved to the castle, where I hope you will stay. If you wish to get anything from it, feel free to do so now.
I am glad that you are honored by our gift to your nation. I hope that these so called "precious metals" will allow you to build many things.
I hope you don't mind the presence of my police force; it is only for show of power to lighten the hearts of my people. You see, the coming of your people is a symbol of hope to the people of my land.
Boarding his cart, the Great one proclaimed "Get on my golden cart for the tour; the baggage cart to go to the castle."
A fly, buzzing past is sliced in half by the Great one's tail as it grabs a short knife and strikes, then replacing it.
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Post by miokalia on May 19, 2007 18:27:37 GMT -5
"Please pardon our hesitation.", explained Chon while Plumaas asked Wray, "Is this device safe? I know how early steam devices were. They exhibited a propensity towards blowing up"
Wray looked at the device for a moment and then the others and said, "I'll sit closest to the boiler. That way if worse comes to worse... I'll just have my skin sheered off."
One of the assistants stared at Wray for a moment as he heard this. Wondering why he didn't seem to bothered by this.
"I'm going to make a suggestion about the mineral materials you have presented us with. I recommend selling them to other nations and using the funds for public works. We just can't accept this. I mean yes, they are valuable, but
This is not something we can accept.
It is against our rules to take it, I speak for Miokalia of course, KZ may have their own conventions", said Wray.
Plumaas had two bags which she would not have seperated from her. One of them was a suitcase, the other was personal affects.
The suitcase was a situation similar to that of Notiona's. A suitcase carrying in it a non-electronic gestalt collection of things. Photographs and cultural items. In a small very lightly ridged aluminum box was a quantity of photographs. Santus opened it, being somewhat cautious and taking effort to minimize contact with Plumaas (which she noticed).
Inside were more photographs of incredibly dense, somewhat far-asian-looking cities full of colorful flourishes of graffitti and brightly colored buildings and streets with as many bicycles as there are cars. There were photos of houses which seemed to be abstracted collections of brick and corrugated alluminum, painted solid primary colors along with crystalline growths of windows.
"KZ is only slightly... cosmetically more liberal than we are, our choice to wear clothing is not a cultural mandate but rather a convenience... ", said Plumaas who then noticed the carts full of unclothed furs. It took a moment before the concept 'harem' actually made sense, but after Chon leaned over and flatly said "It's a sex-wagon. That's a brothel on wheels" after a few minutes of attempting to make the translation make sense, her mane of feathers shot up more than they already were and she asked, "Please tell me those are not slaves!"
Chon exchanged a glance with Wray who was actually behaving more mechanical with his rubber skin than without, as his expressions were being covered up. But if it weren't being covered up, it would have been visible that he rolled his eyes.
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Post by Santus D Lupinus on May 19, 2007 19:33:36 GMT -5
The Lupinus, hearing the response from the interpreter gave out a deep, howlish laugh and said: "That, too is an unfortunate misconception. These devices are quite safe, and have only used a single type of combustion which we have found to be the safest, using only the highest grade and the best of piping. No less would be expected for my personal usage, would it? Besides, there's a large layer of padding just in case, which we have found to be quite resistant to flammability. So please, relax.
I will try to understand why you cannot accept these items. Although yours is an excellent idea I, however, have already adopted a plan for them: A large stockpile of these items which are, to you, important metals;it seems that I should not sell them, as when it comes time that my country should have need of them, I would not have quite as much as I do now. So, if you do not wish to accept them, despite the. . . way that you put it . . . We shall take them back with no harm done to negotiations, eh?
As for the so called. . . "brothel on wheels" you should know that they are all happily mated, which is a requirement for the position, and do this as their job. We in the Lupine states do not mind, even respect and idealize open relationships. Do know that they are well paid . . . and well inspected, and that the industry is well regulated. And that, although I do not understand your hesitancy, or your alien culture . . . I will respect your wishes. Personally, I do not keep a harem.
Slavery of our own kind is something we would never consider or tolerate, especially after the example set in the. . . dark ages of our country . . . and, as we reserve the enslavement of other species only for those we hate with utter and absolute discourse, and, as we are very. . . stringent in our values the very idea of mating with a slave is . . . well, funny!
Please enjoy yourselves while here in any way that you are comfortable. Now. . . (patting the seats on the side of the cart) hop in!"
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on May 19, 2007 21:06:06 GMT -5
Eye Salato en was reading over her papers on her way home from Erenmor when she picked up on the new nation of the Lupine States. She thinks for a second and then asks baron leck "They seem to be a lupine centric nation do you think you could lead a lecken mission?"
The young baron leck looks very surprised but nods and replies "Why do you think I could I have done little?"
"You are bright and the fire fleet is saeie if you pick up a your guard and some marines. They'll all be lupine."
Leck smile "So I lead the Fire fleet to the Lupine lands..."
Salato smiles "No we want them to respect us not to scare the bajesus out of them. We will land on the HMS Fire and you will transfer to the HMS Buzzard escort carrier that is in the area. Then you move and your people to the HMS Raven* via helicopter transit.
Then the HMS Raven* will move into their waters, visible and you land by a small launch. I doubt they will try anything seeing a Calie cruiser off their shores."
Leck looked a little frightened by the prospect but Salato had a word with the pilot and the bird soon landed on the HMS Fire (one of Cals mile long super carriers) and things quickly moved into motion.
Within four hours the HMS Raven came into sight off the Lupine States.
A note was sent to tinis asking:
We are planing to normalize relations with the Lupine States and open this expedition to you if you wish to join us either send your people to the Fire fleet or directly to the HMS Buzzard. From these locations we can send them to the HMS Raven.
*The HMS Raven is a three hundred meter long cruiser carrying nine twenty three inch guns on three turrets, amongst many other weapons.
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Post by Killer Zoids on May 20, 2007 17:41:05 GMT -5
"Killer Zoids is also in a curious stance on taking from you such items. You see, our currency is electronic." Notiona said, as she reached into the sleeve on her thigh band. "See?" She pulled out a plastic card with a stripe on the back and it was labeled with the Kazian Flags, one on each side. "Everyone in KZ pays for things from these. Market trading is done through electronic means as well. Your gift is very well appreciated however, because of the considerable cost for you."
"Is that so?" Asked Lupinus "Then what is your currency backed by?"
"Well, honestly, Kazian currency is backed only by the people's confidence in it. Everyone knows the value of a cred inanely, and that is how it works.
'Slavery of our own kind' thats kind of... ego centric isn't it? I think it should be mentioned here, not to offend or anything, but the official stance on slavery--of anything--is not something we promote, condone, or endorse. Hopefully with the advent of new technologies, as I see your country is developing at near light-speed, the need for expensive slaves would die out."
The translator's eyes were huge at that point, trying to digest the message Notiona said. After some deliberating over the meanings of some of the words and phrases, he was able to return it to Lupinus's ears, without very much skewing of the point.
Notiona Spiel looked back at the harems and saw the scantly dressed occupants, some looking and smiling at her. This was weirding her out sort of. She thought of someone special back home and said, "I'm reserved for one fur, even though its probably an impossible dream."
At this point, everyone, including Notiona felt the awkwardness of her words sprouting up. "Not to be blunt, but I'm famished! What have you got to eat around here?"
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Post by Santus D Lupinus on May 20, 2007 20:17:07 GMT -5
As news of the sightings of a sea monster reached General Agnew, a large alarm was raised, much to his dismay. Running on all fours to the war room, Agnew began conversing with the greatest minds of the Lupine Nation. After ten minutes of ferocious debate, a consensus was reached. A large contingent of slaves owned by the Lupine government was detached to the coast and paraded as a barrier between the coast and the ship. Behind them, secret weapon of the Lupine nation was being prepared; the same weapon which had allowed the army of the lupine states gain control of the entirety of the nation. At the same time, a ranking naval officer wolf came to the coast, standing on a lone outstretched dock, watching the ship come to port. A large contingent of the nation's military shipping lanes were then blockaded, and the entire army put onto high alert. A line of gleaming wooden ships, reinforced with metal shielding lined the nation's shipping lanes, each carrying the special weapon of the Lupine nation. Out in the middle of no where an ancient secret began charging for the first time in a millenia.
The naval officer began calling out to the lone ship: "what is your purpose here?"
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