[STGOD] Primary Story Thread

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-20 09:48pm

We understand, and we happen to have an eye-witness acount of the event, (people should watch what they say to their lovers,) and we know that the new leader is at least immoral, perhaps horrifically so. Never the less, what is most important is how he treats his people and runs his country. That is what should be investigated.

Additionally, were the UPK to be removed from Veto status, anothr nation would have to be given veto status, and we are not sure we want to unbalance anything right now.

Finally, we believe that every nation, regardless of government, should be in the ITA. We would veto any attempt to have a nation kicked off the ITA, unless they were commiting terrible crimes, and once their government was removed, we would facilitate their being returned to the ITA.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-05-20 10:07pm

Straha wrote:I abstain from the above vote, and propose this vote:

Due to the recent coup in the UPK from an illegal source, unlike with the Floaters, I propose we remove their Veto vote, and in a seperate proposal I propose to boot them from the ITA.

The Asgard agree to the first motion. And veto the second motion.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2003-05-20 10:10pm

Thirdfain wrote:We understand, and we happen to have an eye-witness acount of the event, (people should watch what they say to their lovers,) and we know that the new leader is at least immoral, perhaps horrifically so. Never the less, what is most important is how he treats his people and runs his country. That is what should be investigated.

<SNIP>

Finally, we believe that every nation, regardless of government, should be in the ITA. We would veto any attempt to have a nation kicked off the ITA, unless they were commiting terrible crimes, and once their government was removed, we would facilitate their being returned to the ITA.

I agree now that we shouldn't remove them, but this is not the government that we gave the Veto vote too. So why don't we give it to some other nation, like the NRE prehaps?

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-05-20 10:13pm

Straha wrote:I agree now that we shouldn't remove them, but this is not the government that we gave the Veto vote too. So why don't we give it to some other nation, like the NRE prehaps?

The Asgard are firmly opposed to giving the New Rome Empire a veto. Especially given that there are more deserving nations to which it should be given.

Raxmei · Post by **Raxmei** » 2003-05-20 10:14pm

After long delays, Raumbahnhof station will now be entering full service. Designed to encourage interstellar trade, the new station is located in the system rim for easy access and from there can service any location in the system. Large, modern, docks and warehouses are ready to take the high volumes anticipated, while the station's integration with the preexisting warp network allows speedy delivery to the final destination.

There is also a spacious market complex, many spaces of which have yet to be filled. Any shops that move in are virtually guaranteed a flood of business, both from the system and from visiting ship crews. Interested firms should apply fast before space runs out.

Furthermore, the Skaven empire wishes to apply for membership within the Interstellar Trade Alliance.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2003-05-20 10:15pm

Stormbringer wrote:
Straha wrote:I agree now that we shouldn't remove them, but this is not the government that we gave the Veto vote too. So why don't we give it to some other nation, like the NRE prehaps?
The Asgard are firmly opposed to giving the New Rome Empire a veto. Especially given that there are more deserving nations to which it should be given.

Name them, and then we can give the best one the veto after a vote on the matter.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-05-20 10:21pm

We have heard that the Earth salamander species known as an Axolotl makes an excellent research subject. Would it be possible for an earthly power to sell us 1000 unrelated breeding pairs for testing?

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-05-20 10:23pm

Straha wrote:Name them, and then we can give the best one the veto after a vote on the matter.

We would need to give some thought to just who we would select.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-05-20 10:24pm

Alyrium Denryle wrote:We have heard that the Earth salamander species known as an Axolotl makes an excellent research subject. Would it be possible for an earthly power to sell us 1000 unrelated breeding pairs for testing?

We would be happy to sell them however we would like to inquire what sort of research they would be used for.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-05-20 10:44pm

To: ITA
From: Asgard Foriegn Office

The Asgard second the petition of the OU to join the ITA and we would also recommend the Skaven as potential members.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-20 10:55pm

The Floater Republics vote yea to Skaven entry into the ITA.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-05-20 10:58pm

Stormbringer wrote:
Alyrium Denryle wrote:We have heard that the Earth salamander species known as an Axolotl makes an excellent research subject. Would it be possible for an earthly power to sell us 1000 unrelated breeding pairs for testing?
We would be happy to sell them however we would like to inquire what sort of research they would be used for.

Genetic research and gene-modding. Nerve regeneration, brain development. That sort of thing.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-05-20 10:59pm

The DE votes yea to the Skavan entry.

And yea to the OU entry.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2003-05-20 11:15pm

West Xanadu Action News
---All the opinions, all the time!---

Gharmenghast Industrial Cluster moved to New Kiev

The Gharmenghast Industrial Cluster, a section of our own Xanadu, detatched from her mother-cluster, and we fitted with drives for movement to the Pan Slavic system of New Kiev. Ghormenghast, famous for it's foundries and civilian construction materials manufacturing facilities, will be assisting our friends in the Pan Slavic Republic in producing zero-g metals and materials. Coming along with it will be the Mining Cluster Antioch, which will be beginning mining operations in the Oort cloud and asteroid belts of the New Kiev system.

"We can't waste precious money helping the Slavs. Our industrial clusters are needed right here at Xanadu, to rebuild our Militia and avenge our brothers and sisters killed in the Massacre!"

Said Freeman Riyahdj, spokesman for the Unbound First! movement. Bondwoman Head Engineer Minerva Stiles, of the Helena military cluster shipyard said,

"The Slavs need our technology, and we need raw materials to shore up our post-war construction programs. By helping each other out, we are helping ourselves- and goddessdammit, I think we need to be doing more for the Slavs! They have done so much for us- Hell, my last husband was a Slavic spacer."

A Great Cluster poll of Xanadu showed 89% approval for the increase in Slavic/Floater relations.

Said one Xanadar official.

"This will give us a chance to interact more closely with out Slavic friends, and to increase the prosperity of both our nations.

Roman forces occupy Asia Minor

Roman ground and aerospace forces moved into Asia minor, the section of land between India and the Mediterranean. Minor military action was undertaken against the local warlords. Roman forces now control the territory completely, and it is listed as a Roman territory.

"Damned slaveholders are dangerously expansionistic! We can't trust their kind, any more than we can trust those Kokands, or those dirty Minmatar!"

Said Freeman Zack Rydell of the Unbound First! movement. Officials from the Council today said,

"The Romans fought hard, and have proven themselves to us. They are excellent administrators, who we trust to run territory fairly and freely. They are a far cry better than the petty war-lords who ran the area before, anyways. Those warlords were criminals of the worst sort, at least Roman law allows it's citizens excellent freedom."

A Great Cluster poll on the subject showed 75% support for the New Roman Empire.

Zarathrustran Soldiers begin Monacoran training regimens

Over 500,000 soldiers from the Zarathrustran Army, and 750,000 of the United Republican Army began training on Earth for space-to-surface attacks, under the management of Monacoran officers. This move marks a new age in cooperation between Floaters and Monacorans.

"I'm a veteran of the Battle of Africa, and godsdammit, I know how to fight. I killed twenty Kokand by myself, damned if I need any uppity Heavy to teach me how to fight!"

Said Bondman Sargeant Ernst Weizerbowski, drunken while on leave on Zarathrustra.

"This is the best thing we could have done for our troops"

Said Bondwoman General Azelia Hartman.

"My boys have almost doubled their response time, and esprit de corps is through the roof. The Monacoran instruction in maneuver warfare and combat drops is increasing efficiency across the board. Sure, the boys may complain, but dammit, they need this."

A Great Cluster poll on the subject gave 83% support for the training of Flaoter troops by the Monacorans.

New Military Alliance Between Floater-Aligned Powers Forming

Executive Il Jong himself will be attending talks later this week, where the Monacoran Empire will be providing the specifics of their new plan to unite our allies under a comprehensive military alliance.

Specifics have not yet been given, including so simple a thing as the Alliance's name. Floater politicians await news from our Monacoran allies.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2003-05-20 11:26pm

DEN

For immediate release.

Seeing the obvous effects of overcrowding on the 3 moons of Durandalia the DE has begun construction of a large biodome on the surface of Nenithath the 4th planet in the Durandal system.

"This needs to be done, the moons are becoming overcrowded, and the skyscrapers are making it difficult to sun ourselves in the morning. And many of our people need that sunlight to wake up in the morning."

Said Eldinath Veltroon spokesman for the DE todday in reference to the energyzing effect of sunlight on the Reptilian humanoids that make up the DE.

The DE also awaits for the negotiations to begin for the new military alliance. This alliance has not even been named, but promises to usher in a new age of cooperation with the DE their closest allies the Floaters, the NRE, and others. Negotiations will begin later this week.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-05-21 01:32am

As voting has already begun we will hold the polls open on memberships for another 24 hours so if anyone has any objections they will have time to register them.

OU Membership:

Yea:

Asgard
Minmatar
Floaters
DE
UPK
KSE

Nay:
-none-

Abstain:

Monacoran Empire

Skaven Membership:

Yea:
Floaters
Minmatar
Asgard
DE
UPK
KSE

Nay:
-none-

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-05-21 01:34am

Raxmei wrote:After long delays, Raumbahnhof station will now be entering full service. Designed to encourage interstellar trade, the new station is located in the system rim for easy access and from there can service any location in the system. Large, modern, docks and warehouses are ready to take the high volumes anticipated, while the station's integration with the preexisting warp network allows speedy delivery to the final destination.

There is also a spacious market complex, many spaces of which have yet to be filled. Any shops that move in are virtually guaranteed a flood of business, both from the system and from visiting ship crews. Interested firms should apply fast before space runs out.

Furthermore, the Skaven empire wishes to apply for membership within the Interstellar Trade Alliance.

The Aktaeon corporation requires 3 showrooms, 1 hanger, and a large store to display our products.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-05-21 01:47am

[Official ITA summit - Gemini, Khaydrin system]

1st Issue: As the NBA is about to be comprised entirely of ITA members, there is no longer any conflict of interest that would be caused by Minmatar voluntary servertude to the ITA member nations. The Minmatar now petition for membership among the NBA.

2nd Issue: The Minmatar request clarification before opening polls on the revocation of the UPK's veto. Has this bill been seconded?

3rd Issue: Will anyone second the proposal made by the Fenari packs to elect the Minmatar representative as Chancellor in order to improve the ITA's organizational relationship? (ooc: page 38 of this thread) Our representative would second the issue himself but he feels that such a decision is best left in the hands of his peers.

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2003-05-21 02:27am

Beowulf wrote:
Arthur_Tuxedo wrote:I am interested in joining.
The man at the reception desk for NBA HQ on New Beijing looks at the rather scruffy man in front of him.

"Who are you?"

Unconcerned with some random scruffy man at the NBA HQ reception desk, Emperor Tuxedo is still waiting for a response.

Raxmei · Post by **Raxmei** » 2003-05-21 02:29am

Spyder wrote:The Aktaeon corporation requires 3 showrooms, 1 hanger, and a large store to display our products.

Done easily enough, albeit somewhat expensively as you no doubt expected. Would you like all of your showrooms in main area, or would you like one in the zero-gravity annex? Most of the habited area is at standard 10 m/s/s, but for Floater convenience a part of the market is in 0g.

We must ask before this deal is made final, what does Aktaeon trade in? Certain goods, such as recreational pharmaceuticals, are restricted in this system.

(ooc: I don't think we have an official stgod currency system set up yet, so for now just pretend we gave you an appropriate price in the range you expected)

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2003-05-21 02:38am

Straha wrote:From bugs located inside the King's Chamber we got the complete picture and video of the King giving orders, then their "Jedi" came in, killed the King, and took the throne.

People should always perform background checks on their maids.

This security leak, and others like it, show exactly why what I did needed to be done. My predecessor was incompetent. Do not forgot that the only reason he joined the ITA in the first place was on my urging. The only reason he lifted the ban on large corporations was because I spent many frustrating hours pounding logic into his head. If it weren't for me, there wouldn't have been a UPK. And it was hardly the bloody, revolutionary coup you hinted at. Yes, King Dagnar was to powerful and politically connected to leave alive, but everyone else accepted me as I knew they would. As I made very sure of before I committed myself to the unfortunate action I had to take.

I assure you all, I will be more commited to free trade and the ITA than the former king ever was. By the way, I am using my veto power on both these measures. I implore the other founding members to do the same. We need to maintain solidarity in these troubled times.

Thank you all.
Emperor Arthur Tuxedo

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2003-05-21 02:43am

Spyder wrote:As voting has already begun we will hold the polls open on memberships for another 24 hours so if anyone has any objections they will have time to register them.

OU Membership:

Yea:

Asgard
Minmatar
Floaters
DE

Nay:
-none-

Abstain:

Monacoran Empire

Skaven Membership:

Yea:
Floaters
Minmatar
Asgard
DE

Nay:
-none-

I vote yea to all membership requests. Each new member makes the ITA stronger and more prosperous..

Cpt_Frank · Post by **Cpt_Frank** » 2003-05-21 02:50am

The PIR also requests ITA membership.

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2003-05-21 03:06am

Another day, another holoscreen special. This one about how the former king had negligently allowed spies to get close to him and gather sensitive information. It was all true, of course, but the fact that Arthur knew about the spies all along through the Force was conveniently ommited. The spies that were exposed publicly were expelled back to their home nations. The others, given no indication of having been discovered, were promoted to handle "sensitive" information and therefore cut off from contact with most others. Of course, this "sensitive" information was actually mis-information, but they didn't know that.

So far, everything had gone more or less according to plan. Of course, that was due in no small part to months of thought manipulation and subversion, especially among the established political and military power brokers. Upon hearing the news that the generally well-liked, if not adored king was dead, the public was upset, but the new Emperor's presence on their holoscreens quelled such feelings very quickly, and inspired trust in its place.

Since his crash landing in this strange new galaxy, Arthur had told everyone that he was a member of the Jedi Order, but that was a lie. Arthur was, in fact, a sith, the very antithesis of a Jedi. What he desired, like any Dark Side-tainted megalomaniac, was power. In his galaxy, his ambitions were thwarted at every turn by his superiors seeking to keep him in his place, and the Jedi seeking to destroy whatever he took upon himself to create. Here, however, was altogether different. Here he could use his powers and advanced knowledge to help a weak-willed warlord turn a war torn cluster of badlands into a mighty empire, and then take the reigns when the time was right. He knew better than to try and rule by fear like his superiors in the Sith Empire and those sith to come millenia later. That was a ticket to temporary power and eventual downfall. No, the real key to rule the galaxy was to make the people want to have you as their ruler.

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2003-05-21 04:20am

Cpt_Frank wrote:The PIR also requests ITA membership.

PIR: You're already in the ITA... you have a representative on Gemini now at the trade convention.