[Mirda] Shadow of War visits the Veolian Commonwealth <private>
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Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:26 am
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Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) - Faction
"We can not outright take control of someone's mind. When uncontrolled, our telepathy is an empathic broadcast of our desires. With training, which every hemet receives from their parents or mentor, we learn to limit our telepathic abilities to those we wish to address. But even then, it remains a one-way communication of feelings and desires.
Our empathic transfer becomes more influential on those that are around us for long periods. After a few months, we can reach them over larger distances, and with a few years they gain a deeper insight into our desires. Depending on the personality of the subservient person, they might even pick up subconscious desires and wishes before the hemet fully articulates them.
From there, there are two schools of training open to hemets, though very few hemets master both. If a pair or group of hemets works together for longer periods, say a few decades, they can train themselves to communicate short meaningful messages, but such practices are mostly used by our special forces and other elite operatives. I have been told that such methods are based on consciousness separation and selective emotional empathy. This also allows the hemets to gain a general feel of the direction and distance of the originator the empathic message. However, this requires long commitments as such training takes centuries.
The other option is to focus instead on stronger empathy. When training these techniques, it is useful to train them with the same person every time until the technique is mastered, as these techniques are much easier on those that you already have more influence on. By focussing on a specific emotion or desire, it becomes possible to invoke that emotion or desire in someone else. After a few years of training it becomes possible to have a small measure of control over their emotional state and body. If the target of such techniques is hemet, they fail, because hemets instinctively protect themselves from such influence. But non-hemets are usually incapable of fully resisting the emotion or desire."
"As you can see, while we have very limited control over our abilities, it is mainly an empathic field through which we inform those below us of our will. Whether they act on it is up to them."
Our empathic transfer becomes more influential on those that are around us for long periods. After a few months, we can reach them over larger distances, and with a few years they gain a deeper insight into our desires. Depending on the personality of the subservient person, they might even pick up subconscious desires and wishes before the hemet fully articulates them.
From there, there are two schools of training open to hemets, though very few hemets master both. If a pair or group of hemets works together for longer periods, say a few decades, they can train themselves to communicate short meaningful messages, but such practices are mostly used by our special forces and other elite operatives. I have been told that such methods are based on consciousness separation and selective emotional empathy. This also allows the hemets to gain a general feel of the direction and distance of the originator the empathic message. However, this requires long commitments as such training takes centuries.
The other option is to focus instead on stronger empathy. When training these techniques, it is useful to train them with the same person every time until the technique is mastered, as these techniques are much easier on those that you already have more influence on. By focussing on a specific emotion or desire, it becomes possible to invoke that emotion or desire in someone else. After a few years of training it becomes possible to have a small measure of control over their emotional state and body. If the target of such techniques is hemet, they fail, because hemets instinctively protect themselves from such influence. But non-hemets are usually incapable of fully resisting the emotion or desire."
"As you can see, while we have very limited control over our abilities, it is mainly an empathic field through which we inform those below us of our will. Whether they act on it is up to them."
Shadow of War » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:30 pm
"But isn't empathy 'the capacity to recognize emotions that are being experienced by another sentient or fictional being'?"
Shadow of War sounded a bit relieved and confused.
"What you describe is different, but let's not argue about terminology.
What would you consider 'cheating outside the boundaries of evolution' for a species?"
Shadow of War sounded a bit relieved and confused.
"What you describe is different, but let's not argue about terminology.
What would you consider 'cheating outside the boundaries of evolution' for a species?"
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:52 pm
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Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) - Faction
"Your point about the meaning of empathy is well known. That is we translate it as 'empathic transfer' or 'empathic broadcast', and not 'empathy'. I am afraid that galactic basic doesn't allow me properly express the transfer of emotions and desires in the way hemets do. If you with to propose a different term we can use during our conversation to indicate a hemet's ability to project emotions and desires I would not be opposed to that."
"Cheating outside the boundaries of evolution means to acquire capabilities beyond one's natural station. For example, if an accident leaves one without legs, we have no problems with that person's legs being replaced with a cybernetic prosthetic that would them to walk again. But replacing the legs of this person with a cybernetic prosthetic that allows them to hover, thereby increasing their abilities beyond what they could do naturally, is cheating evolution.
Though this example might seem contrived, consider the implications. The advantages gained from cybernetics are genetic, they are not passed on to the next generation. So if cybernetic implants lift someone above their natural station, they would not pass on these favourable conditions to their descendants.
Therefore if cybernetics are required at all, Bacta can usually regrow a lost limb or organ without a problem, they should simulate nature, not emulate it to 'improve' upon what was naturally.
You could make the argument that the knowledge of how to acquire such cybernetics can be passed on to the next generation as well. But doing so would make your species dependent upon the availability of such technologies, and the raw materials and infrastructure necessary to fabricate the implants. And most advanced cybernetics require a high level of infrastructure, and sometimes even materials and goods not available locally."
"Cheating outside the boundaries of evolution means to acquire capabilities beyond one's natural station. For example, if an accident leaves one without legs, we have no problems with that person's legs being replaced with a cybernetic prosthetic that would them to walk again. But replacing the legs of this person with a cybernetic prosthetic that allows them to hover, thereby increasing their abilities beyond what they could do naturally, is cheating evolution.
Though this example might seem contrived, consider the implications. The advantages gained from cybernetics are genetic, they are not passed on to the next generation. So if cybernetic implants lift someone above their natural station, they would not pass on these favourable conditions to their descendants.
Therefore if cybernetics are required at all, Bacta can usually regrow a lost limb or organ without a problem, they should simulate nature, not emulate it to 'improve' upon what was naturally.
You could make the argument that the knowledge of how to acquire such cybernetics can be passed on to the next generation as well. But doing so would make your species dependent upon the availability of such technologies, and the raw materials and infrastructure necessary to fabricate the implants. And most advanced cybernetics require a high level of infrastructure, and sometimes even materials and goods not available locally."
Shadow of War » Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:09 pm
"Your Highness, I feel you are forgetting the freedom to choose. Take me for example, I chose to become like this out of my own free will. Yet I have my genetic material stored back on Stellaria, in case I would want children. If I didn't know any better I would believe you think I shouldn't be allowed to have them.
There are also a number of illnesses that are either extremely difficult or impossible to cure with regular medicine and bacta but fairly easy to cure with cybernetics.
I also think that genetics have little to no impact with current technology. After all, these traits where a method of nature to ensure a species survival, this is hardly an issue nowadays. And on the lack of available resources to produce cybernetics...
There is an Astrian saying: 'A fool chooses one of two options, a wise person looks for the third option and a smart person creates a fourth option.'
What it boils down to in this case is that if a resource is unavailable, find another resource that you can use."
There are also a number of illnesses that are either extremely difficult or impossible to cure with regular medicine and bacta but fairly easy to cure with cybernetics.
I also think that genetics have little to no impact with current technology. After all, these traits where a method of nature to ensure a species survival, this is hardly an issue nowadays. And on the lack of available resources to produce cybernetics...
There is an Astrian saying: 'A fool chooses one of two options, a wise person looks for the third option and a smart person creates a fourth option.'
What it boils down to in this case is that if a resource is unavailable, find another resource that you can use."
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:40 pm
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The princess listened closely to what Shadow of War had to say. After he had made his case, she took a sip of water and considered the best way to politely disagree with the massive vessel.
"Let me start by assuring you that the veolian species has a very low level of congenital diseases, and the number of those caused by genetic defects is even smaller. So we can leave that point out of the discussion for now."
"You claim that genetics have little impact with the current technology since the required resources will always be available. I have heard that Astrians are incapable of surviving without cybernetics. If I remember correctly, small implants in the spinal column to support cardiovascular systems are required.
Does every single Astrian parent know how to correctly fabricate, program and implant these cybernetics in their children? Because if they do not, then they are dependant upon a third party for the continuation of their family. Those that know how to implant such cybernetics have the power to determine the fate of a parent's child: live or die, at the whims of someone else.
No veolian parent would ever allow their children to be dependent upon such a third party, as this is an immediate route to becoming subservient to those that have such power. You claim that if a resource is unavailable, you should find another resource. But such cybernetics are a very delicate and advanced technology, and they require a lot of factors to work. What if one of these factors, let's say a few large corporations that are responsible for the fabrication of cardio-vascular implants, decide to work together and take power?
Of course, that would mean a massive undertaking. The Stellarian Triad Federation has over 3.7 billion inhabitants. But their is a chance that a few very powerful individuals could gain the power over the life and death of your children. Even worse, some of such corporations could even incorporate back-doors in their implants, allowing them to threaten your children's lives later in their life. Such a situation can not be tolerated!"
The princess took another sip of water.
"And finally, you claim that you have the freedom to choose. And you certainly do. However, you should not presume to have the freedom to extend this choice to potential mates. Your choice to step above your station will influence others, even if you do not intend this.
You are a very powerful individual. That is a quality that most women find very attractive. The fact that you are a giant warship helps to mitigate a bit of the effect, but the fact remains. Actually, I would be lying if I told you I did not feel any attraction towards you.
However, if you would attract a mate your children would carry none of these powerful properties. Your mate would have been deceived by your strength, as this is not your own strength. I believe that you should not disrespect your mates by deceiving them about your real worth, and that you should let them decide whether you will be a good father, instead of deciding this for them.
So, yes, I believe you shouldn't be allowed to have children. In fact, if you were a veolian citizen, you would be legally prohibited from reproduction.
Of course, this argument holds now weight for you, as you so strongly claimed that genetics have no impact with the current technology. But if this is so, then would you care to explain hemetism to me? We know that the chance for a child to become hemet is related to their lineage. Yet we fail to understand the exact workings, and we can not replicate the effect in any way."
"Let me start by assuring you that the veolian species has a very low level of congenital diseases, and the number of those caused by genetic defects is even smaller. So we can leave that point out of the discussion for now."
"You claim that genetics have little impact with the current technology since the required resources will always be available. I have heard that Astrians are incapable of surviving without cybernetics. If I remember correctly, small implants in the spinal column to support cardiovascular systems are required.
Does every single Astrian parent know how to correctly fabricate, program and implant these cybernetics in their children? Because if they do not, then they are dependant upon a third party for the continuation of their family. Those that know how to implant such cybernetics have the power to determine the fate of a parent's child: live or die, at the whims of someone else.
No veolian parent would ever allow their children to be dependent upon such a third party, as this is an immediate route to becoming subservient to those that have such power. You claim that if a resource is unavailable, you should find another resource. But such cybernetics are a very delicate and advanced technology, and they require a lot of factors to work. What if one of these factors, let's say a few large corporations that are responsible for the fabrication of cardio-vascular implants, decide to work together and take power?
Of course, that would mean a massive undertaking. The Stellarian Triad Federation has over 3.7 billion inhabitants. But their is a chance that a few very powerful individuals could gain the power over the life and death of your children. Even worse, some of such corporations could even incorporate back-doors in their implants, allowing them to threaten your children's lives later in their life. Such a situation can not be tolerated!"
The princess took another sip of water.
"And finally, you claim that you have the freedom to choose. And you certainly do. However, you should not presume to have the freedom to extend this choice to potential mates. Your choice to step above your station will influence others, even if you do not intend this.
You are a very powerful individual. That is a quality that most women find very attractive. The fact that you are a giant warship helps to mitigate a bit of the effect, but the fact remains. Actually, I would be lying if I told you I did not feel any attraction towards you.
However, if you would attract a mate your children would carry none of these powerful properties. Your mate would have been deceived by your strength, as this is not your own strength. I believe that you should not disrespect your mates by deceiving them about your real worth, and that you should let them decide whether you will be a good father, instead of deciding this for them.
So, yes, I believe you shouldn't be allowed to have children. In fact, if you were a veolian citizen, you would be legally prohibited from reproduction.
Of course, this argument holds now weight for you, as you so strongly claimed that genetics have no impact with the current technology. But if this is so, then would you care to explain hemetism to me? We know that the chance for a child to become hemet is related to their lineage. Yet we fail to understand the exact workings, and we can not replicate the effect in any way."
Shadow of War » Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:56 pm
Shadow of War sighed.
"Your Highness, what I am about to tell you is something most Astrians would rather forget. There is no Astrian that speaks easily about it and that is why it often takes a while before it is told to some one outside the STF."
His tone had become more serious and from his words it was clear it was difficult for him to talk about.
"In the very centre of Triad City, our capitol on Stellaria, there is a monument called 'The Celebration of the First Born'. It was built eighty years ago to celebrate the birth of the first child to increase the population since the Cataclysm of Partesia.
You see in the past three-hundred years the Astrian population has decreased by more than 1.2 billion. It is the sole reason children are held so precious by Astrians and are protected at all costs.
While we are currently increasing our numbers again, without cybernetics we would be on the brink of extinction."
Shadow paused a moment to let his words sink in.
"My grandparents had no less than twenty-five children. Of those twenty-five only my father made it to the age he could reproduce and his parents where already dead by then, they had suffocated because their lungs couldn't extract enough oxygen from the atmosphere that had a lower percentage of it back then.
The oxygen levels only reached what most species consider normal levels about fifteen years ago. These things are the main reasons we use cybernetics and why we will keep using them."
After a moment of silence Shadow continued.
"I understand there was no way you could have known about this and I ask of you not to pass these things along to others. I hope this makes you understand a bit more why we use cybernetics now and I am sure you would agree that it is a better option than extinction."
"Your Highness, what I am about to tell you is something most Astrians would rather forget. There is no Astrian that speaks easily about it and that is why it often takes a while before it is told to some one outside the STF."
His tone had become more serious and from his words it was clear it was difficult for him to talk about.
"In the very centre of Triad City, our capitol on Stellaria, there is a monument called 'The Celebration of the First Born'. It was built eighty years ago to celebrate the birth of the first child to increase the population since the Cataclysm of Partesia.
You see in the past three-hundred years the Astrian population has decreased by more than 1.2 billion. It is the sole reason children are held so precious by Astrians and are protected at all costs.
While we are currently increasing our numbers again, without cybernetics we would be on the brink of extinction."
Shadow paused a moment to let his words sink in.
"My grandparents had no less than twenty-five children. Of those twenty-five only my father made it to the age he could reproduce and his parents where already dead by then, they had suffocated because their lungs couldn't extract enough oxygen from the atmosphere that had a lower percentage of it back then.
The oxygen levels only reached what most species consider normal levels about fifteen years ago. These things are the main reasons we use cybernetics and why we will keep using them."
After a moment of silence Shadow continued.
"I understand there was no way you could have known about this and I ask of you not to pass these things along to others. I hope this makes you understand a bit more why we use cybernetics now and I am sure you would agree that it is a better option than extinction."
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:17 am
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Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) - Faction
"If this was the only way to safe your species, than your people made the right decision. But now that you have a strong community to build on: the Union.
If I am not mistaken, our senator has already extended an offer to your world to fund research and aid in the development of methods to allow your people to live free of cybernetics. If you claim that there should be freedom of choice, shouldn't there be the freedom of choice about whether one wants their children to be dependent upon cybernetics?"
If I am not mistaken, our senator has already extended an offer to your world to fund research and aid in the development of methods to allow your people to live free of cybernetics. If you claim that there should be freedom of choice, shouldn't there be the freedom of choice about whether one wants their children to be dependent upon cybernetics?"
Shadow of War » Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:04 pm
"I wasn't aware of such an offer. However, you do make a valid point."
"On the other hand I doubt any one would want to. Our cybernetics have improved things, far beyond anything a normal Astrian body can do.
Take myself for example, like all full cyborgs I'm practically immune to disease and, while a regular full cyborg can theoretically reach an age of 200 years, my lifespan has been estimated near infinity. At least as long as I don't get killed.
I doubt that, in a culture like ours, someone would find a rational reason to have their child changed to fit the ideals of someone else's culture.
Rationality is held in high regard by Astrians, but we're also incredibly stubborn. That's where the saying 'never follow your own advice' comes from."
The last sentence was clearly said in jest.
"On the other hand I doubt any one would want to. Our cybernetics have improved things, far beyond anything a normal Astrian body can do.
Take myself for example, like all full cyborgs I'm practically immune to disease and, while a regular full cyborg can theoretically reach an age of 200 years, my lifespan has been estimated near infinity. At least as long as I don't get killed.
I doubt that, in a culture like ours, someone would find a rational reason to have their child changed to fit the ideals of someone else's culture.
Rationality is held in high regard by Astrians, but we're also incredibly stubborn. That's where the saying 'never follow your own advice' comes from."
The last sentence was clearly said in jest.
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:50 pm
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"But, while you as an individual have made great strides, your species advancement is brought to a halt because of your reliance upon cybernetics. To me this seems very selfish.
However, I understand your reluctance to consider your admittedly impressive advances in cybernetics an addiction. The survival of one's bloodline trumps any and all other concerns, and I have the deepest respect for your people that they are willing to go to such extremes in this matter."
The princess' expression changed.
"Let us talk of something else. My advisers strongly advice against physically interacting with you, or trying any kind of empathic transfer. So", the princess spoke in an amused tone, "in accordance with your interesting saying, I have decided that I shall ignore their advice. Shadow of War, if I might be so bold, would you allow me on board?"
"You may speak freely," she added with a serious tone, "but do not worry about getting my dress dirty. I have a small legion of servants to take care of such things", she added while smiling.
However, I understand your reluctance to consider your admittedly impressive advances in cybernetics an addiction. The survival of one's bloodline trumps any and all other concerns, and I have the deepest respect for your people that they are willing to go to such extremes in this matter."
The princess' expression changed.
"Let us talk of something else. My advisers strongly advice against physically interacting with you, or trying any kind of empathic transfer. So", the princess spoke in an amused tone, "in accordance with your interesting saying, I have decided that I shall ignore their advice. Shadow of War, if I might be so bold, would you allow me on board?"
"You may speak freely," she added with a serious tone, "but do not worry about getting my dress dirty. I have a small legion of servants to take care of such things", she added while smiling.
Shadow of War » Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:53 pm
"Your Highness, I would be honoured to allow you on board.
If you would be so kind to allow it I can send a craft to pick you up and bring you on board. Of coarse if you would prefer your own transport that is also acceptable."
Something donned to Shadow of War.
"If you wish to bring along someone, Your Highness, I ask for the courtesy they too ask permission to come on board.
This may seem a bit redundant but it is for my own peace of mind."
If you would be so kind to allow it I can send a craft to pick you up and bring you on board. Of coarse if you would prefer your own transport that is also acceptable."
Something donned to Shadow of War.
"If you wish to bring along someone, Your Highness, I ask for the courtesy they too ask permission to come on board.
This may seem a bit redundant but it is for my own peace of mind."
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:24 pm
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Shadow of War could see a well armoured veolian male, presumably one of the Princess' bodyguards whisper something to her.
"We shall use our own transportation.", the princess replied to Shadow of War.
The bodyguard stepped forward. "I shall accompany her imperial highness, as is my duty to her family.", he stated, not so much requesting permission to come aboard but rather stating that he would.
The princess looked at the servant girl that had given her a glass of water. With a smile, the girl turned toward Shadow of War.
"Lord-fleet admiral Shadow of War, will you grant me permission to come aboard as well, so that I may assist my lady? And will you also grant permission for lord Shebi Chayar to come aboard, so he that he may serve as the protector of my lady?"
"We shall use our own transportation.", the princess replied to Shadow of War.
The bodyguard stepped forward. "I shall accompany her imperial highness, as is my duty to her family.", he stated, not so much requesting permission to come aboard but rather stating that he would.
The princess looked at the servant girl that had given her a glass of water. With a smile, the girl turned toward Shadow of War.
"Lord-fleet admiral Shadow of War, will you grant me permission to come aboard as well, so that I may assist my lady? And will you also grant permission for lord Shebi Chayar to come aboard, so he that he may serve as the protector of my lady?"
Shadow of War » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:16 pm
Shadow assumed he had just witnessed the empathic projection they had talked about earlier.
He wondered how the servant knew he was a Lord-Fleet Admiral, but didn't put to much value on it.
"You may enter."
"I shall prepair a lounge for you. Once your transport has arrived I shall send it to the closest docking bay."
((OOC: Seriously though how did she know his rank?))
He wondered how the servant knew he was a Lord-Fleet Admiral, but didn't put to much value on it.
"You may enter."
"I shall prepair a lounge for you. Once your transport has arrived I shall send it to the closest docking bay."
((OOC: Seriously though how did she know his rank?))
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:39 pm
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((OOC: It was on the wiki; so I assumed that it was part of the information that was shared with the other factions... Otherwise, we can throw it on the fact that Veolians (especially the bodyguards of princesses) like to know the exact capabilities and status of their conversational partners?))
After a minute, a hoversled moved along the princess' platform. Once the princess, and both her servant and bodyguard stepped onto the sled, it smoothly moved toward the hull of Shadow of War.
After a minute, a hoversled moved along the princess' platform. Once the princess, and both her servant and bodyguard stepped onto the sled, it smoothly moved toward the hull of Shadow of War.
Shadow of War » Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:45 pm
((OOC: fair enough. I was just checking since it wasn't mentioned anywhere other than the wiki.))
Shadow of War directed his anti-turbulence system to the hover sled to ensure the wind wouldn't blow the Veolians of it. Even at a few hundred metres wind speeds where a lot higher than on the ground.
Sending a navigational signal to the sled, he directed it to the nearest opening. That was a small cargo airlock.
Once the Veolians where on board and through the airlock, they found themselves in a dimly light room filled with crates and boxes. Most where marked as medical supplies.
A few metres to the left a door opened.
"I'm sorry but you'll have to walk a short distance. Please take the door on your left and then go right into the hallway. After about 250 metres a door will open to your right."
Now his voice sounded like it came from the intercom.
"If you require any assistance I will provide it as far as possible."
Shadow of War directed his anti-turbulence system to the hover sled to ensure the wind wouldn't blow the Veolians of it. Even at a few hundred metres wind speeds where a lot higher than on the ground.
Sending a navigational signal to the sled, he directed it to the nearest opening. That was a small cargo airlock.
Once the Veolians where on board and through the airlock, they found themselves in a dimly light room filled with crates and boxes. Most where marked as medical supplies.
A few metres to the left a door opened.
"I'm sorry but you'll have to walk a short distance. Please take the door on your left and then go right into the hallway. After about 250 metres a door will open to your right."
Now his voice sounded like it came from the intercom.
"If you require any assistance I will provide it as far as possible."
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:16 pm
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"We won't need help with walking..." the princess replied with a hint of question in her voice.
The trio made their way according to the instructions of Shadow of War.
The trio made their way according to the instructions of Shadow of War.
Shadow of War » Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:41 pm
When the trio was in the hallway the door behind them closed. The door looked exactly the same as the wall and with no door frame or keypad, the door blended in perfectly with the wall.
"I know that, Your Highness, but my interior design makes it very easy to get lost."
After about 250 metres a part of the wall opened, revealing a brightly light room. There was a saloon table with a comfortable looking couch and comfortable chairs placed around it on one side of the room. On the other side there was a pedestal with a glass jar on it, the jar held a plant with a red flower, a white flower, and a blue flower. Each flower was turned to a light on the sealing of the same colour. The lights moved slowly and as they did the flower of that colour tracked it.
"Please, have a seat and make yourself comfortable. Would any of you like something to drink?"
"I know that, Your Highness, but my interior design makes it very easy to get lost."
After about 250 metres a part of the wall opened, revealing a brightly light room. There was a saloon table with a comfortable looking couch and comfortable chairs placed around it on one side of the room. On the other side there was a pedestal with a glass jar on it, the jar held a plant with a red flower, a white flower, and a blue flower. Each flower was turned to a light on the sealing of the same colour. The lights moved slowly and as they did the flower of that colour tracked it.
"Please, have a seat and make yourself comfortable. Would any of you like something to drink?"
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Sat Apr 20, 2013 3:05 pm
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"Oh...", the princess said softly.
"I was expecting something a bit more...", she paused while she looked for the correct word, "...interesting."
While she made that remark, the bodyguard looked distinctly passive, as if hiding his actual feelings.
"Shadow of War, with all due respect, I can see a saloon table inside a spaceship any time I want. I was hoping that you could show some more of yourself, so that we could see why you choose to live your life as a warship."
"I was expecting something a bit more...", she paused while she looked for the correct word, "...interesting."
While she made that remark, the bodyguard looked distinctly passive, as if hiding his actual feelings.
"Shadow of War, with all due respect, I can see a saloon table inside a spaceship any time I want. I was hoping that you could show some more of yourself, so that we could see why you choose to live your life as a warship."
Shadow of War » Sat Apr 20, 2013 3:53 pm
"Oh my apologies, I assumed this was what you intended."
Shadow decided not to correct the princess when she called him a warship.
"I can start with a small tour right here. Do you see the flower plant on the pedestal?"
Shadow decided not to correct the princess when she called him a warship.
"I can start with a small tour right here. Do you see the flower plant on the pedestal?"
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:46 pm
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"Of course we do. It is a bit hard to miss, wouldn't you say? Is it genetically enhanced?"
Shadow of War » Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:56 pm
"As a matter of fact it is not. It is a very rare flower called the Stars Flower, from Stellaria. Some people call it the Goddesses' Flower or the Divine Flower.
It is the oldest species of flower known to the STF, with fossils found dating back more than 250 million years.
Each Traveller has one inside their hull, it serves as a reminder of home and it's said to bring good fortune if taken on a journey."
It is the oldest species of flower known to the STF, with fossils found dating back more than 250 million years.
Each Traveller has one inside their hull, it serves as a reminder of home and it's said to bring good fortune if taken on a journey."
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:23 am
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Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) - Faction
"Does it?", the princess simply asked.
Shadow of War » Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:33 pm
"Well I got an audience with you, Your Highness.
Even after your worlds initial refusal. I consider that good fortune, but if it was caused by the Stars Flower... Who knows?"
The wall opened to reveal an elevator.
"If you wish to continue, please step into the elevator. Of coarse if you wish to stay here a little longer, you are more than welcome to do so."
Even after your worlds initial refusal. I consider that good fortune, but if it was caused by the Stars Flower... Who knows?"
The wall opened to reveal an elevator.
"If you wish to continue, please step into the elevator. Of coarse if you wish to stay here a little longer, you are more than welcome to do so."
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:58 pm
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Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) - Faction
"No. That was lady Nehket Aeka's doing. She expressed the helpfulness and friendliness of the Stellarian Triad Federation, even though they have a strong aversion to some elements of our culture. She wished to return the gesture."
The princess and her retinue of two stepped into the elevator.
The princess and her retinue of two stepped into the elevator.
Shadow of War » Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:16 pm
The elevator doors closed.
"And I am very grateful to her for that."
After about five minutes they opened again to reveal a different room.
At a first glance it didn't appear to be a room at all, it looked like the three veolians would step into space if they exited the elevator.
Across from the elevator door there where two balls of bright light, one of them white the other red. A little to the right of the two orbs was a smaller blue one. Five gaseous arms stretch out from a point behind the elevator, coloured a blueish green with clouds of purple.
"Come please enter the room. Don't worry this all an image, you are still on board."
"And I am very grateful to her for that."
After about five minutes they opened again to reveal a different room.
At a first glance it didn't appear to be a room at all, it looked like the three veolians would step into space if they exited the elevator.
Across from the elevator door there where two balls of bright light, one of them white the other red. A little to the right of the two orbs was a smaller blue one. Five gaseous arms stretch out from a point behind the elevator, coloured a blueish green with clouds of purple.
"Come please enter the room. Don't worry this all an image, you are still on board."
Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) » Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:59 pm
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Princess Saret Lirosa (mask of Veolian Commonwealth) - Faction
"Is it a habit of your people to spell out the obvious? Of course we are still on board. If your people were capable of transporting matter over such distances in the time we took to get here, you would be ruling the known universe. You do not have to talk to me like I am a child." it seems that Shadow of War hit a sore nerve with the princess. Though it probably wasn't due to anything Shadow of War could've been aware of.
"This is the Novalia system", the princess stepped into the room. She pointed to the white and red orbs. "The Novalia sisters, together with their sister Lianee in the third orbit. Over there the hydra nebula." she pointed to the smaller blue orb, and finally to the cloud. "I must say, this holographic projection is of an excellent quality. Can you project anything, or are you limited to a library of imagery?"
While the princess was talking, Shadow of War could see that, unlike the princess, the servant girl did have a bit of trouble trusting the floor. She hesitated to step out of the elevator.
"This is the Novalia system", the princess stepped into the room. She pointed to the white and red orbs. "The Novalia sisters, together with their sister Lianee in the third orbit. Over there the hydra nebula." she pointed to the smaller blue orb, and finally to the cloud. "I must say, this holographic projection is of an excellent quality. Can you project anything, or are you limited to a library of imagery?"
While the princess was talking, Shadow of War could see that, unlike the princess, the servant girl did have a bit of trouble trusting the floor. She hesitated to step out of the elevator.