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Apr 10, 2010 19:52:14 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 10, 2010 19:52:14 GMT -5
Colonel Nakhi Welhan
"That is interesting. I have only heard of something like that in one other kind of people back where we come from. You seemed nervous. I am going to assume that it was because you were uncomfortable telling me that. I assume that since it was only after I asked about it.
"Anyway, I find that connection very interesting. So, let's eat and drink for a bit and then carry on with our meeting."
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Apr 10, 2010 20:13:57 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 10, 2010 20:13:57 GMT -5
" greetings... I am duke leck of the lucan council of the commonwealth." He said loudly and looked about. Then wispered "is there anyone recording or broadcasting this?" General IX"No one is recording or broadcasting this for the most part. My earpiece," I pointed to a barely visible device in my ear, "It's a hearing aid, but the Emperor had a recording device put into it. No big deal though. It records to my office vault and that's locked down." I stepped on a landmine a while back and was lucky I survived with only partial hearing loss and a bionic leg. "If you will, could you follow me? I am providing accommodations until tomorrow for the meeting with Emperor Welhan. I will explain more when we reach the VIP deck. Everyone here, including the pilots, can stay in the ship if they want."
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Apr 10, 2010 20:33:21 GMT -5
Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Apr 10, 2010 20:33:21 GMT -5
Duke Leck smiled "Then we can talk alone."
He smiled and flipped the lid out his hip flask drowning out all the radio coms in the area, in a way that looked like an error in the digital systems. It was a cleaver device as he took a drink, from the flask. The analogue interference was aimed off the walls so it bounced.
The commonwealth were fairly advanced and when it came to this kind of thinks cunning.
"So what is your leader like? I suspect he can't hear you. Be honest you can speak freely to me." Duke Leck asked.
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Apr 10, 2010 20:46:55 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 10, 2010 20:46:55 GMT -5
I suddenly heard static as a background noise to the hearing aid's effect. Odd... the only way I know of that could make that happen is if someone broke into my safe.
"He is a good guy I think. Really laid back, old as hell." I laughed a little. I don't think he'll quite understand how old Welhan is.
"Overall though, he is a down to earth person. He doesn't look down on anyone in a bad way. He is like eight and a half feet tall, and human. He has an... odd sense of humor.
"One thing he doesn't like is all the fanfare and respect that comes from being Emperor. He has been Emperor for the last thous-" I paused for a second, "last ten years and has tired of it." I almost let that slip.
"Anyway, we should head toward the ship."
I can feel my heart racing from that slip. Normally I would not care, but that would lead to many more questions on this world.
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Apr 10, 2010 20:54:54 GMT -5
Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Apr 10, 2010 20:54:54 GMT -5
Leck's sectary asked "Now you have said the nice things what about the things you don't like about him?
Like if some how you could not be listened in on? Say if some how no one could currently." in a very strange accent.
She smiled and looked at one of the guards.
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Apr 10, 2010 22:26:19 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 10, 2010 22:26:19 GMT -5
"Alright, well that just confirmed my suspicions. I figured you all did something with my recorder. I never hear static, and the only way I know of that could do that is if someone broke into my safe. And only two people know that code. Me and my second in command. There is only a radio transmission from my aid to the recorder., nothing else can get into it."
Now I am getting irritated. My voice began to raise a little, "If you are going to continue to tamper with my equipment, then I recommend that you get out of here. If you intend to stay here, but continue this, then I will see to it that you get an escort out of here.
"You are lucky that I am not going to report this to the Emperor. He might give me permission to raze your whole country after he yelled at you all for a while. We can be a cruel nation when you make us. DON'T make us your enemy.
"If you are going to heed my warning, then we should move on and get into the ship. However, I am now assigning an escort to you all. You lost the privilege of exploring the ship that I was going to give to you all."
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Apr 11, 2010 2:33:23 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 11, 2010 2:33:23 GMT -5
-snip- The Tinisians opted to search for the mess and share a meal with the soldiers of Anean. Captain Caleb TalamoI watched the people from the Tinisian delegation come in. They probably asked where the mess hall was. I got up and walked over to them. I might as well help them out while I am here. I said, "Hello. I am Captain Talamo, and this is my ship... or what's left of it anyway. You all seem somewhat lost. Is there anyway I might be able to help you all?"
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Apr 11, 2010 13:04:15 GMT -5
Post by Nova25 on Apr 11, 2010 13:04:15 GMT -5
Colonel Nakhi Welhan"That is interesting. I have only heard of something like that in one other kind of people back where we come from. You seemed nervous. I am going to assume that it was because you were uncomfortable telling me that. I assume that since it was only after I asked about it. "Anyway, I find that connection very interesting. So, let's eat and drink for a bit and then carry on with our meeting." OOC : I have to say that I'm a bit surprised that the guy isn't more surprised to be talking to a ''Hive'', ''telepathical'' group of people ? ...and that he doesn't seem to be bothered by the ''slight'' treat in the last part of the message ? Nova-voice : '' We are glad that you take this so well, but why ? An entire Nation capable to move and think as one doesn't frighten you ? ...This is... unusual for us, as we have seen so many people frighten or simply intolerant toward the Hive-Mind. This is one of the reasons why we tend to stay an isolated Nation, on those secure Islands, far from the other Outsiders.'' '' But let's change for other subjects that may be more profitable for both our Nations, while we eat and drink well.'' Nova followed his last sentence with a theatrical move to reveal the content of the covered-plates, revealing a baked bright-blue fish on a golden sauce. The seaweed wine was of a clear green color. Nova-voice : '' This recipe is called : the Sunny Fish, and the wine is called : Seara-Mu... I hope you will like them.''
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Apr 11, 2010 14:30:54 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 11, 2010 14:30:54 GMT -5
Colonel Nakhi Welhan
"I agree. This looks good. Been awhile since I have had real food. All our stuff is replicated.
"What is something you'd like to talk about?"
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Apr 11, 2010 15:41:37 GMT -5
Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Apr 11, 2010 15:41:37 GMT -5
Duke Leck smiled, he and the diplomats had got what they wanted.
He smiled "Us interfere with your equipment? How would we do that?"
He took a hit from his hip flask and screwed the lid back on and popped it into his pocket upside down. This caused the jamming device to de-solve into the whisky, it did contain a few unpleasant chemicals but nothing that was worse for the duke's health than was normally in the stuff.
He now knew he was being recorded and he said "I think you might have to have a engineer look at that section, my com started playing up, but it has a signal now."
"Do you record diplomatic meetings? We would find it quite rude to do so with out us knowing." he continued.
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Apr 11, 2010 16:45:51 GMT -5
Post by The Union of Tinis on Apr 11, 2010 16:45:51 GMT -5
Zuva' nodded to the captain. "Yes yes, thank you Captain. We were informed that there might be food in a mess hall. But as you can probably guess our rudimentary understanding of your language is fairly poor and don't know how to read any of the directional signs. Would you be able to help us find the way?"
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Apr 11, 2010 17:48:44 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 11, 2010 17:48:44 GMT -5
Duke Leck smiled, he and the diplomats had got what they wanted. He smiled "Us interfere with your equipment? How would we do that?" He took a hit from his hip flask and screwed the lid back on and popped it into his pocket upside down. This caused the jamming device to de-solve into the whisky, it did contain a few unpleasant chemicals but nothing that was worse for the duke's health than was normally in the stuff. He now knew he was being recorded and he said "I think you might have to have a engineer look at that section, my com started playing up, but it has a signal now." "Do you record diplomatic meetings? We would find it quite rood to do so with out us knowing." he continued. General IXThe static went away shortly after he screwed the lid back on. His smile... something about it is wrong. I am tempted to kick him off my island, but then I informed Emperor Welhan we will more than likely have three groups here. I said, "I destroy the recordings of meetings afterward. It is not my choice to have this in my hearing aid, but it is top of the line so I can deal with it. And if you did do something with my communications, which I am positive you did, I find it quite rude that you did it without informing me. I would not have cared if you just told me. "You have one last chance before I kick you all off this island. I don't want to do it, but if you continue to disrespect us then you will be swimming back to your ship out there. Now, we are heading to the ship and I will show you the VIP cabins." Apparently tomorrow another 300,000 AGF soldiers, 180 GK-IIs, and 200 AIFVs are arriving. They are mainly meant as a police force of sorts, but we need them now. I whistled and whispered to the two AGF soldiers, a private and a corporal, that walked over to me, "I want you two to accompany me back to the ship. Keep an eye on your HUDs though. I think the people behind me might be doing something." They nodded and I turned back to the Duke. "Come with me."
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Apr 11, 2010 17:56:27 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 11, 2010 17:56:27 GMT -5
Zuva' nodded to the captain. "Yes yes, thank you Captain. We were informed that there might be food in a mess hall. But as you can probably guess our rudimentary understanding of your language is fairly poor and don't know how to read any of the directional signs. Would you be able to help us find the way?" Captain Caleb Talamo"Yeah, just follow me." I walked down the hall. "You actually got quite close to it. It is just a few decks below. We will take the stairs since that would probably be faster. What do you think of this ship so far?"
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Apr 11, 2010 18:11:42 GMT -5
Post by The Union of Tinis on Apr 11, 2010 18:11:42 GMT -5
Though obviously not the chief diplomat, Zuva' had become the de facto voice for the delegation. But banter in Tinisian was common between translations so it wasn't quite clear who was leading the conversation quite yet, though the captain figured it was probably the cat.
"Thank you. We do say it is very large and full of wonders. Secretary Cecil says it reminded him of part of the city of Arx. I on the other hand think the interiors remind me more of a video game I once played. Do you have such forms of entertainment?"
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Apr 11, 2010 18:46:39 GMT -5
Post by The Anean Star Empire on Apr 11, 2010 18:46:39 GMT -5
"Oh of course. It is a lot more advanced than what you might be used to. More or less, it is virtual reality. Heh, IX loves to play them. He is into the military simulations, as you might expect. It gives everyone something to do until we get entertainment established in the colony."
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