[STGOD] Primary Story Thread

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-18 02:25pm

The Council of the Four Republics demands to know why Kokand forces have violated the laws they hold so dear by disabling scientific probes placed in neutral territory by the New Roman Empire. The spaceways are free to all, by both our creed and your law.

Perhaps your paranoia has gotten the better of you, once again?

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-18 02:30pm

The advisor bust into the emperor's chambers

"Emperor rehinashuu, i bring dire news"

"What it it rashiald?"

"The NRE has placed military sattilietes in international space near the kokand boarder to monitor their communications adn the Kokand detected them, They are showing footage of them on all their news channels."

"When will KNN break the story?"

"Soon"

"Damn, this crisis is heating up much faster than anticipated we may be at war by the end of the month."

"What shall we do emperor?"

"Contact the floaters.....discretly, find out what they know"

Cpt_Frank · Post by **Cpt_Frank** » 2003-05-18 02:30pm

The Red Dawn, together with it's escort of 2 battlecruisers and 6 cruisers dropped out of hyperspace near Krytos territory. A single shuttle departed, crewed by Captain Fu, his XO and 8 PIR soldiers. It headed away from the fleet and jumped to hyperspace, destimation: Krytos.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-05-18 02:35pm

The first true blow came not from the thunder of munitions or the invisble slash of C-beams but from the subtle knife. The gaurd at the Militiarist fuel depot never heard the ceramic blade that sliced through his neck. A team of unarmoured Fenari and Humans penetrated the complex in "Wisper" suits. They placed their charges well, and moved on. They were far off planet when the detonation occured. It was doubtful that GE knew to what purpose the "Toren Hunting Exchange" had purchased the FTL communications box, several field com units and the other parts, the quick burst transmission had relayed to the master unit, and through that to all of the detonators attached to the slave units. The blast happened just as the Militerist force had come to refuel at the depot.

Elsewhere simular strikes occured all in synchronized detail. Others who had been trading with the rebelling packs were rediscovering just how the Singer had come to her position a decade before. behind her out of sight but ever present her internal and external ministers of intellegence stood. Grey furred with bare patches of flesh showing through (Due to stress), Cu Skien presided over internal matters, as he droned on.
<...in addition, to acts of Sabotage, Corrective lessons campaigns against Clan/Packs showing signs of support for our enemy's should be implimented.>
<No Cu, I will not waste the good faith and hard won negatiations with our external trade packs in a program of disappearances, like my predescessor.>
Cu and the human stank of fear, remembering how she had worked her way into the despot's den, before delivering her master plan of assassination, seduction, and underside dealing. The Singer perfered to be loved rather then feared, but would take feared over simply dispised. Now what of the External threats?
The human spoke now, pale skin and "Fur" in contrast to the semi-darkness. "The Kokkand Empire appears to be the most militarily powerful of the nation/packs and is placing us in an awkward position with our trade partners. Indeed the whole military vs. trade campaign seems to be a direct result of posturing and Crisis."
"However, thanks to our merchant activities, my network has people in place, everywhere except for the realm of the Skaven and the ATJ. Being Theocratic governments they will be difficult to infiltrate. So far we are keeping our agent's inder wraps, just observing, and relaying basic attitudes and mundane information. It helps to know what the other "Starnation/packs" think of us."
"You may proceed with Operation: "Yankee", notify our contacts within the trade guilds."

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-18 02:35pm

"Emperor?"

" Yes challan, what is it?"

"Captain Fu is on his way to Krytos for the ceremony, none of the other nations have sent delegates to it, it appears your plan to promote cooporation at the ceremony has failed"

"given the recent turn of events outside the Kokand boarder this does not surprise me, When will captain Fu arrive?"

"His shuttle will dock with the orbital facilities in four hours he should be at the palace soon after that."

" Thank you Challan, now if you'll excuse me i must prepare for the ceremoney"

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-18 02:40pm

Thirdfain wrote:The Council of the Four Republics demands to know why Kokand forces have violated the laws they hold so dear by disabling scientific probes placed in neutral territory by the New Roman Empire. The spaceways are free to all, by both our creed and your law.

Perhaps your paranoia has gotten the better of you, once again?

Please indicate which law Kokand has violated by broadcasting non-destructive signals in its own space, which would only be received by a sensor installation focused on Kokand space for the perpose of spy activities.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-18 02:47pm

Please indicate which law Kokand has violated by broadcasting non-destructive signals in its own space, which would only be received by a sensor installation focused on Kokand space for the perpose of spy activities.

Your signals are playing hell with the sensors of the scientific equipment. Those satellites, some of which are being deployed along major spaceways even near OUR space, are part of a joint NRE/FFR experiment in a new form of hyperspace navigation, which will allow the contsruction of cheaper navigation computers, allowing even small corporations to purchase hyperspace-capable freighters.

We would ask that you cease disrupting the sensors- after all, they are only picking up what you are already broadcasting freely into the void.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-18 02:52pm

Oh, and we ask that you stop broadcasting those doctored images of the satellites. Replacing the NRE experiments division seal with that of their military is unnecessary, and obviously aggressive and misleading.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-18 02:56pm

Thirdfain wrote:
Your signals are playing hell with the sensors of the scientific equipment. Those satellites, some of which are being deployed along major spaceways even near OUR space, are part of a joint NRE/FFR experiment in a new form of hyperspace navigation, which will allow the contsruction of cheaper navigation computers, allowing even small corporations to purchase hyperspace-capable freighters.

We would ask that you cease disrupting the sensors- after all, they are only picking up what you are already broadcasting freely into the void.

Hardly, several buoys are located astride the tight beam comm. routes use by our military. There is no ligament reason for them to be in a such a position, as they would receive "interference" in the form of our military communications constantly.

You have yet to explain why these probes are found only around Kokand space which sees little non Kokand traffic, why they are positioned only to scan occupied Kokand systems rather then all navigational hazards and why any of these requires military encryption. Also explain why this project has only come to light after our discovery of these probes.

All of this only makes sense if they are spy probes. Simple logic didtates that that is what they are. If that is not the case then the New Roman Empire should be perfectly happy to allow us to open and exmain the interior of several of them, or to test elsewhere.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-18 02:59pm

Thirdfain wrote:Oh, and we ask that you stop broadcasting those doctored images of the satellites. Replacing the NRE experiments division seal with that of their military is unnecessary, and obviously aggressive and misleading.

Explain that to the Interstellar News Network Crew now filming the probes complete with there military markings from there own camera vessel. They are an independent station carried by many star nations networks and should be open to both sides.

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-18 03:01pm

Challan walked into the emperor's chambers

"Has Captain Fu arrived yet?"

"No emperor, he is still two hours outbound:

"Then why have you come here?"

"The floaters have issued a statement that the NRE military insignia on the sattilites was doctored"

"Is it true?"

"All our analysis of the broadcast seems to verify their claim"

"Issue an official statement to KNN tell them that we are investigating the Floaters claims as well as those of the Kokand"

"Why Lie? We know they were modified"

"If the people hear that the broadcasts were modified then they will be outraged. We need time to explore other diplomatic avenues with the Kokand in order to prevent war, this will buy us that time"

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-18 03:08pm

[KNN Broadcast]

"The incident outside of Kokand territory seems to be pushing the galaxy closer to the largest war in history. The incident began when an NRE research Sattilite on the ege of Kokand territory was disabled by electronic interferance, The Kokand claim it was a spy sattilite and have broadcast images of the sattlite with the NRE military Insignia throughout Known space. The floaters and the NRE claim the sattilite was a nonmilitary research unit and that the Kokand images were doctored. The KSE is investigating both the claims of the floaters and those of the Kokand"

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-18 03:09pm

Hardly, several buoys are located astride the tight beam comm. routes use by our military. There is no ligament reason for them to be in a such a position, as they would receive "interference" in the form of our military communications constantly.

We wonder how this could have happened- Well, a few Krytosian freighters have been contractedto move the probes to other locations around your systems.

You have yet to explain why these probes are found only around Kokand space which sees little non Kokand traffic, why they are positioned only to scan occupied Kokand systems rather then all navigational hazards and why any of these requires military encryption. Also explain why this project has only come to light after our discovery of these probes

.

I am not sure how to respond to this- Did the Kokand envoy not hear?

These bouys have been deployed around Floater, Krytosian, Slavic, and Roman systems, as well as around the Sol system.

why any of these requires military encryption.

The code used is an older one, sold by our government to the corporations who have produced these probes, to help ensure the security of the data they are transmitting. If rival corporations were to get this information, it would be bad for our businesses.

Also explain why this project has only come to light after our discovery of these probes.

You didn't know about the project because, being nonentities in the world of interstellar trade, we saw no reason to inform you. When the new navigation beacon system is complete, we will not be selling any unit to you- at least not directly.

All of this only makes sense if they are spy probes. Simple logic didtates that that is what they are. If that is not the case then the New Roman Empire should be perfectly happy to allow us to open and exmain the interior of several of them, or to test elsewhere.

Unfortunatly, your systems, being located quite centrally, are a vital part of this network. You may not look inside them- their technology is held in joint patent by two major Zarathrustran and Roman firms, and examining them would be breach of that patent.

Once again, these probes are in neutral space, and are protected by interstellar law. They have no active sensors, and merely recieve data, both from real and hyperspace. They recieve nothing which you do not freely broadcast, so why worry? Allow those of us who are interested in making money and increasing prosperity to do what we please.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-18 03:14pm

Explain that to the Interstellar News Network Crew now filming the probes complete with there military markings from there own camera vessel. They are an independent station carried by many star nations networks and should be open to both sides.

Military markings? the Minerva seal you see there represents one of the major NRE research firms-

Had you been interested in classical literature you would know that Minerva represents Knowledge, despite here warlike regalia. The Mars symbol, seal of the NRE military, is not present on any part of the satellite. Your misinterpretation of the symbol is understandable, but unfounded.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-18 03:19pm

Thirdfain wrote:
Military markings? the Minerva seal you see there represents one of the major NRE research firms-

Had you been interested in classical literature you would know that Minerva represents Knowledge, despite here warlike regalia. The Mars symbol, seal of the NRE military, is not present on any part of the satellite. Your misinterpretation of the symbol is understandable, but unfounded.

Lies, to be expected from Floaters.

*String of footage follows*

As we can cearly see the same seal is found on these probes and New Roman Empire warships. Do you wish to claim that a minor research company also owns the whole Roman space navy?

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-18 03:26pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:

*String of footage follows*

As we can cearly see the same seal is found on these probes and New Roman Empire warships. Do you wish to claim that a minor research company also owns the whole Roman space navy?

Perhaps the Roman warships were military research vessels contracted to the corporation that built the sattilites?

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-18 03:36pm

Darksider wrote:
Perhaps the Roman warships were military research vessels contracted to the corporation that built the sattilites?

We have footage of hundreds of Roman Military vessels and battlestations many of which fought and destroyed during the slavery intervention. Why would hundreds of capital starships mounting heavy guns and immobile battlestations be contracted out to a research cooperation, and why would their insignia be changed?

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-18 03:43pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:
Darksider wrote:
Perhaps the Roman warships were military research vessels contracted to the corporation that built the sattilites?
We have footage of hundreds of Roman Military vessels and battlestations many of which fought and destroyed during the slavery intervention. Why would hundreds of capital starships mounting heavy guns and immobile battlestations be contracted out to a research cooperation, and why would their insignia be changed?

I see, forgive us for our mistake the emperor has not yet had time to view all your footage since he is prepareing to award the Red Dawn's captaian with a commendation, still we are investigating the floater's claims that the images were doctored as well as your claims that it is a spy sattilite network

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-18 03:46pm

We have footage of hundreds of Roman Military vessels and battlestations many of which fought and destroyed during the slavery intervention. Why would hundreds of capital starships mounting heavy guns and immobile battlestations be contracted out to a research cooperation, and why would their insignia be changed?

Indeed, the Minerva corporation does manufacture some devices used on NRE warships. Those viewing will note that the shots the Kokand are displaying are all of the interior of destroyed Roman vessels, close ups of Roman components. These shots, here, are a live feed from one of our observation satelites, observing these Roman military vessels over Octavius. Note the large image of Mars, displayed prominently on their prows, with the words, in Latin, "Roman Navy," displayed prominently beneath. If we were to tear the ship apart, as the Kokanders so efficiently did back in the Emancipation wars, we would find insignia from dozens of major corporations. These vessels' crews have their civvies on board with them, and some of them own clothes made by the Gap/Abercrombie Combine. Would you then tell us that all Gap/Abercrombie outlets are Roman naval bases?

We ask you, oh wise Kokands, if the satellites were spy satellites, as you allege- why would the Romans put their military seal on them, knowing you would likely inspect them?

Your logic is flawed, and your attempts to paint these satallites are military equipment is ridiculous.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-05-18 03:51pm

Thirdfain wrote:
Indeed, the Minerva corporation does manufacture some device used on NRE warships. Those viewing will note that the shots the Kokand are displaying are all of the interior of destroyed Roman vessels, close ups of Roman components. These shots, here, are a live feed from one of our observation satelites, observing these Roman military vessels over Octavius. Note the large image of Mars, displayed prominently on their prows, with the words, in Latin, "Roman Navy," displayed prominently beneath. If we were to tear the ship apart, as the Kokanders so efficiently did back in the Emancipation wars, we would find insignia from dozens of major corporations. These vessels' crews have their civvies on board with them, and some of them own clothes made by the Gap/Abercrombie Combine. Would you then tell us that all Gap/Abercrombie outlets are Roman naval bases?

You lie once more, every shot in the archive is a recognition shot taken of the completed vessel. There is not a single picture of debris.

We ask you, oh wise Kokands, if the satellites were spy satellites, as you allege- why would the Romans put their military seal on them, knowing you would likely inspect them?

Because there nature cannot be concealed. The impossibility of doing so is well demonstrated, since even with rampant lies you can only try to explain the insignia, and not the locations, sensors or communication systems. In fact even if they did hold civilian markings it would not matter as they are still engaged in spying and serve no other purpose.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-18 04:10pm

Whatever. The ability to ignore the truth so completely is one of your nation's least lovely attributes.

Cpt_Frank · Post by **Cpt_Frank** » 2003-05-18 04:10pm

The PIR doesn't understand the problem of the Floater Republics. The Kokand Empire did nothing but deploy probes that send signals on a certain frequency - for all we know, they could just be sensor probes.
If the NRE probes are so feeble and unreliable that they are disrupted by that, then it's not the fault of the Kokand.

We find it very strange however, that the NRE conducts scientific research with military grade sensor equipment at the border of Kokand space.
Surely they were investigating a strange phenomenon that only exists in this place?

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The shuttle dropped out of hyperspace. It made a sharp turn and raced towards Krytos.
"This is PIR shuttle code 17745blue. Requesting permission to dock."

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-18 04:13pm

Cpt_Frank wrote: The shuttle dropped out of hyperspace. It made a sharp turn and raced towards Krytos.
"This is PIR shuttle code 17745blue. Requesting permission to dock."

"Permission granted, Welcome to Krytos Captain Fu."

Cpt_Frank · Post by **Cpt_Frank** » 2003-05-18 04:22pm

Krytos

Captain Fu regarded himselff in the mirror. He brushed a hair from the collar of his jacket and put his chromed ceremonial TT-33 pistol into the black leather holster.
Escorted by the 8 PIR soldiers (which were carrying the ceremonial chromed Type-53s) he went through the corridor towards the hall in which the ceremony would take place.[/b]

Darksider · Post by **Darksider** » 2003-05-18 04:32pm

Cpt_Frank wrote:Krytos

Captain Fu regarded himselff in the mirror. He brushed a hair from the collar of his jacket and put his chromed ceremonial TT-33 pistol into the black leather holster.
Escorted by the 8 PIR soldiers (which were carrying the ceremonial chromed Type-53s) he went through the corridor towards the hall in which the ceremony would take place.[/b]

The Emperor stood in his chambers, wearing a full military dress uniform.
(OOC: The KSE emperor is Ex-military he was a hero during a rebellion on Covelan so now he wears Miliary dress uniforms for formal occasions)

An advisor walked in. "My lord, the ceremony begins in ten minutes"

The emperor walked out of his chambers and walked twards the hallway.

:::::Ten Minutes later::::

The emperor stood on the podium and began his speach. "Ladies and gentleman, we are here to honor an individual whose selfless act of bravery has saved the lives of many of our people. Had captain Fu not acted the way he did the transport Deliverance would have been lost with all hands his actions were brave and noble" The emperor turned to captain Fu "Captain, please rise" Fu got up out of his seat and walked up to the podium. "For your actions in safeguarding our transport i hereby give you this medal of commondation on behalf of the Krytos Star Empire"
The emperor placed the medal around captain Fu's neck "perhaps you would like to say a few words?"