[ STF Embassy ] High Priestess Amilia and Lady-Senator Maria Latharion meet with Senator Nehket Aeka <private>
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[ STF Embassy ] High Priestess Amilia and Lady-Senator Maria Latharion meet with Senator Nehket Aeka <private>
Maria Latharion » Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:26 pm
((OOC: this thread is private to the Stellarian Triad Federation and the Veolian Commenwealth))
"Welcome Senator, please enter." The Lady-Senator said, with a polite bow.
The Stellarian Triad Federation Embassy was large, but it radiated a warmth that puts people at ease. To the far left was a desk with a comfortable looking chair behind it. The center of the room was occupied by a rectangular glass saloon table with a couch on either side. Several corners held potted plants, all native to the Novalia System. The walls where decorated with Astrian paintings. A beautifull young woman in a pure white dress sat quietly on one couch.
Appart from the sitting woman, and the senators there where five others inside the room. A girl that couldn't be more than a teenager, dressed in a long white robe, was just putting a tray filled with some refreshments on the table. The other four stood against the walls. They where unmistakenly guards, in their crimson red armor. Only to be broken by the silver chainmail at various places where no plates where. All except one. She wore gold instead of silver and her armor was more extensively decorated. They all had a sword strapped to their belt and where holding a long stafflike weopon with a blade at the top.
Leading senator Aeka further into the room, Maria spoke: "Allow me to introduce you to the Lady of Purity, High Priestess Amilia." gesturing to the woman that sat on the couch.
"Welcome Senator, please enter." The Lady-Senator said, with a polite bow.
The Stellarian Triad Federation Embassy was large, but it radiated a warmth that puts people at ease. To the far left was a desk with a comfortable looking chair behind it. The center of the room was occupied by a rectangular glass saloon table with a couch on either side. Several corners held potted plants, all native to the Novalia System. The walls where decorated with Astrian paintings. A beautifull young woman in a pure white dress sat quietly on one couch.
Appart from the sitting woman, and the senators there where five others inside the room. A girl that couldn't be more than a teenager, dressed in a long white robe, was just putting a tray filled with some refreshments on the table. The other four stood against the walls. They where unmistakenly guards, in their crimson red armor. Only to be broken by the silver chainmail at various places where no plates where. All except one. She wore gold instead of silver and her armor was more extensively decorated. They all had a sword strapped to their belt and where holding a long stafflike weopon with a blade at the top.
Leading senator Aeka further into the room, Maria spoke: "Allow me to introduce you to the Lady of Purity, High Priestess Amilia." gesturing to the woman that sat on the couch.
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Amilia » Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:31 pm
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Standing up the High Priestess bowed to Senator Aeka.
"It is an honor to meet you senator." She spoke with a gentile voice. "I have to admit I was slightly suprised when I heard you wished to meet with me."
She gave a warm smile to the Veolian Senator.
"It is an honor to meet you senator." She spoke with a gentile voice. "I have to admit I was slightly suprised when I heard you wished to meet with me."
She gave a warm smile to the Veolian Senator.
Nehket Aeka » Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:14 pm
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Having made sure she knew what to expect, senator Nehket Aeka bowed to the high priestess.
"High priestess, I am honoured to make you acquaintance."
Sitting down in one of the empty spots, the veolian senator continued after the rest sat down as well: "In all honesty priestess, I was slightly surprised to hear that you would be present. My intention was to use your arrival on Unity as a good excuse to speak with lady-senator Latharion.
My goal was to meet with the lady-senator, and to discuss and compare our respective cultures, to gain an insight into Stellarian philosophy and religion. In particular, I am very interested in discussing Stellarian advances in cybernetics, same-sex reproduction and it's social impact, and the Stellarian view on the use of droids and slaves."
"High priestess, I am honoured to make you acquaintance."
Sitting down in one of the empty spots, the veolian senator continued after the rest sat down as well: "In all honesty priestess, I was slightly surprised to hear that you would be present. My intention was to use your arrival on Unity as a good excuse to speak with lady-senator Latharion.
My goal was to meet with the lady-senator, and to discuss and compare our respective cultures, to gain an insight into Stellarian philosophy and religion. In particular, I am very interested in discussing Stellarian advances in cybernetics, same-sex reproduction and it's social impact, and the Stellarian view on the use of droids and slaves."
Maria Latharion » Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:05 pm
At the senators mention of slaves every Astrian in the room shifted, slightly nervous.
"I apologise, senator. I assumed you wished to meet the High Priestess." Maria said, regaining her usual composure. "But I am sure she is much better suited to provide insight in Astrian culture and religion than I am."
Turning slightly towards the High Priestess she continued.
"And a different point of view can certainly provide you with better understanding of what you wish to know."
"I apologise, senator. I assumed you wished to meet the High Priestess." Maria said, regaining her usual composure. "But I am sure she is much better suited to provide insight in Astrian culture and religion than I am."
Turning slightly towards the High Priestess she continued.
"And a different point of view can certainly provide you with better understanding of what you wish to know."
Nehket Aeka » Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:44 pm
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"It is I who should apologize, it is not often one gets to meet someone of the station of high priestess. I am honoured that you have the time to speak with me about these matters.", she said towards the high priestess.
Picking up on the unease about the topic of slaves, the senator decided to leave the subject be for now.
"I must say, I was rather surprised to hear about Stellarian advances in cybernetics. Where other factions with such advanced cybernetics, such as the teprogrena, strut their advances by visibly putting machinery in their bodies, the astrians seem to opt for more covert cybernetics -- something a veolian like me can certainly appreciate.
Is this because the astrians appreciate the biological form, or is there some other reason? "
Picking up on the unease about the topic of slaves, the senator decided to leave the subject be for now.
"I must say, I was rather surprised to hear about Stellarian advances in cybernetics. Where other factions with such advanced cybernetics, such as the teprogrena, strut their advances by visibly putting machinery in their bodies, the astrians seem to opt for more covert cybernetics -- something a veolian like me can certainly appreciate.
Is this because the astrians appreciate the biological form, or is there some other reason? "
Maria Latharion » Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:38 pm
"Well that depends on the person, actualy." the Lady-Senator started to explain. "You must understand we haven't had this technologie for very long. In fact while we can't survive without our cybernetic implants now, the last full biological person died less than a year before our first contact with the Union."
With a slightly philisofical tone she continued.
"Perhaps it's also to remind us of what we gave up. We did extensive genetic and cybernetic alterations to ourselves. When we finaly realized the extent of what we did, it was already to late to reverse." Her tone became proud. "Astrians adapt very fast, it seems that also counts for our evolution. Recent years have indicated an increase in less..." she searched for the right words. "biological appearances." was what Maria settled on. "I, personaly, believe in a balans between form and function. The regular biological form provides this balans very well."
She settled with a nod of her head.
With a slightly philisofical tone she continued.
"Perhaps it's also to remind us of what we gave up. We did extensive genetic and cybernetic alterations to ourselves. When we finaly realized the extent of what we did, it was already to late to reverse." Her tone became proud. "Astrians adapt very fast, it seems that also counts for our evolution. Recent years have indicated an increase in less..." she searched for the right words. "biological appearances." was what Maria settled on. "I, personaly, believe in a balans between form and function. The regular biological form provides this balans very well."
She settled with a nod of her head.
Amilia » Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:41 pm
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"And natural beauty is not something we Astrians like to mess with."
The High Priestess added.
The High Priestess added.
Nehket Aeka » Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:01 pm
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"To my knowledge, the Astrian's only started to consider cybernetic implants around a hundred years ago... Senator, if I understand you correctly, the Astrian's dependence upon cybernetics is an accident?
If that is the case, please allow me to offer you the aid of the Veolian Commonwealth should you ever decide to rectify this. If your species is capable of fully adapting to such an extent in only this short a time, we would be delighted to help you attain your independence again.
At the least, we should cooperate in such fields of research, as we have some common ground, it seems."
If that is the case, please allow me to offer you the aid of the Veolian Commonwealth should you ever decide to rectify this. If your species is capable of fully adapting to such an extent in only this short a time, we would be delighted to help you attain your independence again.
At the least, we should cooperate in such fields of research, as we have some common ground, it seems."
Maria Latharion » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:11 pm
Maria smiled, the offer Senator Nehket Aeka made was very kind.
"Thank you for the offer, senator. But I do not think we will ever want to return to how we were. It might have been an accident at first, but as a rule Astrians don't run from their actions.
It's a part of who we are now and we don't run from ourselves. We believe standing still is better than taking a step back.
Besides it has made life better and easier for most of us."
"Thank you for the offer, senator. But I do not think we will ever want to return to how we were. It might have been an accident at first, but as a rule Astrians don't run from their actions.
It's a part of who we are now and we don't run from ourselves. We believe standing still is better than taking a step back.
Besides it has made life better and easier for most of us."
Nehket Aeka » Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:22 pm
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"I do not immediately see how making yourself dependent upon cybernetic implants is an improvement. Is it not so that newborns are born without such implants? If your survival depends upon such technology, this seems to me like it would have a big impact on your society."
The veolian senator looked pensive.
"Maybe I would understand better if you explain some of the history of the Stellarian Triad Federation, and how this came to be? I recall heaving read some things about your history, such as the gender wars, but I must admit that I remember preciously little of it."
The veolian senator looked pensive.
"Maybe I would understand better if you explain some of the history of the Stellarian Triad Federation, and how this came to be? I recall heaving read some things about your history, such as the gender wars, but I must admit that I remember preciously little of it."
Amilia » Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:39 pm
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Amilia started speaking.
"Senator, I asume you understand that a world with three suns doesn't provide for the best conditions for life. Stellarias summers are extreme, by any standard. Temperatures alone are enough to kill most biological lifeforms. Over fifty percent of our surface water evaporates in this period and than there is the large amount of radiation.
The Cataclysm of Partesia only made things worse. Right after the Cataclysm there where an estimated 5 billion Astrians on Stellaria. Just before we started using cybernetics that number had dropped to a little over 3 billion. That's 2 billion people in less than 200 years most of them died durring the summer.
A large amount of people where paralised or phisicaly handycapped in those days. Cybernetics provided those people with the capability to live their lives. We needed the cybernetic implants back then so when we couldn't reverse our genetic adaptations to the cybernetics, we accepted them."
She looked to Maria when she paused, than looked back to the veolian senator.
"As for the gender war, it is one of the darkest periods in our history. The things that where done, during and before the war, where horrible. Both sides wronged the other. It eventualy led to the equality the STF prides itself in now. It also split up the single empire that was ruled by women into small nations. I am ashamed to admit the Divine Nova Triage was the reason for this inequality, but also proud to say we realised we where wrong and corrected our past mistake."
"Senator, I asume you understand that a world with three suns doesn't provide for the best conditions for life. Stellarias summers are extreme, by any standard. Temperatures alone are enough to kill most biological lifeforms. Over fifty percent of our surface water evaporates in this period and than there is the large amount of radiation.
The Cataclysm of Partesia only made things worse. Right after the Cataclysm there where an estimated 5 billion Astrians on Stellaria. Just before we started using cybernetics that number had dropped to a little over 3 billion. That's 2 billion people in less than 200 years most of them died durring the summer.
A large amount of people where paralised or phisicaly handycapped in those days. Cybernetics provided those people with the capability to live their lives. We needed the cybernetic implants back then so when we couldn't reverse our genetic adaptations to the cybernetics, we accepted them."
She looked to Maria when she paused, than looked back to the veolian senator.
"As for the gender war, it is one of the darkest periods in our history. The things that where done, during and before the war, where horrible. Both sides wronged the other. It eventualy led to the equality the STF prides itself in now. It also split up the single empire that was ruled by women into small nations. I am ashamed to admit the Divine Nova Triage was the reason for this inequality, but also proud to say we realised we where wrong and corrected our past mistake."
Nehket Aeka » Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:57 am
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The veolian senator eye's were wide with surprise. "I was not aware of this disaster. Losing almost half of your population is almost incomprehensible.", the veolian senator remained silent for a while. After some time, she continued: "You have my deepest sympathies."
"If you were forced to rely on cybernetics to survive, as a species, you have shown remarkable skill with such technology. But 300 years is very little time to genetically adapt to such a drastic change. I'd like to repeat my offer; if, at any time, you wish to go about removing your dependency on cybernetics we offer our help."
"I am intrigued by this gender war. In the Commonwealth it is well known that there are differences between men and women. Men are stronger but harsh and dislike idle talk, while women are weaker but graceful and social. This is why men lead, and women negotiate.
Hemetism intensifies cultural differences and adds a touch of sexuality. Hemet men are prone to rash decisions and conflict; but they are also known the be extremely virile, impregnating any woman they lie with. Hemet women are the epitome of grace and social skill; but they are also known to be very lustful, to the point of seducing other women away from their men.
Of course, these ascribed properties are exaggeration. But they serve to show the differences between men and women as they are experienced by veolians. Such perceptions change slightly over time, but what I just described to you is the core belief that has not changed for a long time.
You might see how, given the strong differences between genders in veolian culture, I am interested in the history, cause and story of the gender wars."
"If you were forced to rely on cybernetics to survive, as a species, you have shown remarkable skill with such technology. But 300 years is very little time to genetically adapt to such a drastic change. I'd like to repeat my offer; if, at any time, you wish to go about removing your dependency on cybernetics we offer our help."
"I am intrigued by this gender war. In the Commonwealth it is well known that there are differences between men and women. Men are stronger but harsh and dislike idle talk, while women are weaker but graceful and social. This is why men lead, and women negotiate.
Hemetism intensifies cultural differences and adds a touch of sexuality. Hemet men are prone to rash decisions and conflict; but they are also known the be extremely virile, impregnating any woman they lie with. Hemet women are the epitome of grace and social skill; but they are also known to be very lustful, to the point of seducing other women away from their men.
Of course, these ascribed properties are exaggeration. But they serve to show the differences between men and women as they are experienced by veolians. Such perceptions change slightly over time, but what I just described to you is the core belief that has not changed for a long time.
You might see how, given the strong differences between genders in veolian culture, I am interested in the history, cause and story of the gender wars."
Maria Latharion » Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:17 pm
"The gender war was exactly what it sounds like, a terrible war between males and females."
Maria sighed.
"It isn't realy a subject Astrians like to talk about, but I will try to explain as best I can.
Before the war all Astrians fell under a single empire, it was ruled by women and the Divine Nova Triage. Men where horrobly discriminated, they wheren't even considered Astrians. They where abused. Phisicaly, mentaly and sexualy. It was considered they had the privilage to serve women. Men where taught females where untouchable.
Then one man killed a woman, the records say she had raped him before that. Of coarse the man was imediately executed, but it was already to late by then. Males had learned women could be harmed and killed. They rebeled against their mistresses. That was when the war started."
She paused for a moment.
"Men quickly concured a large portion of the empire. They are phisicaly stronger and had slightly greater numbers. We had better equipment and training, but we were not prepaired for their sudden uprising. The empire got split in two along the Partesia mountainrange. Males ruled on one side, females on the other.
From there things just got worse. On the female side men where treated harsher than before the war, while on the male side women where treated just as bad. An other thing that made this war unique was the fact the Stellarian summer did not stop the fighting. It has whiped out armies in the past, as a rule summer meant a temporary ceasefire.
Thing remained like that for a while, until a man named Illios finaly asked the question 'how are we different from our enemy?'. He started preaching for equality, but his words were ignored by most people on the male side. So he tried his luck on the female side. He had better luck there. A High Priestess from the Divine Nova Triage, specificaly the Lady of Blood, agreed with Illios' words. A conflict, that had lasted nearly eighty years, was ended in three mere months by the School of Blood."
Maria took a deep breath.
"Men and women where declared equal by the Lady of Blood and Illios. Less than a week later both of them where killed in public. The empire split up into a few hundred small nations, but the equality remained. Things where tense for a few years, but the post war genaration wasn't held back by there ancestors grudges. People now had freedom, equality and also relative peace."
Maria sighed.
"It isn't realy a subject Astrians like to talk about, but I will try to explain as best I can.
Before the war all Astrians fell under a single empire, it was ruled by women and the Divine Nova Triage. Men where horrobly discriminated, they wheren't even considered Astrians. They where abused. Phisicaly, mentaly and sexualy. It was considered they had the privilage to serve women. Men where taught females where untouchable.
Then one man killed a woman, the records say she had raped him before that. Of coarse the man was imediately executed, but it was already to late by then. Males had learned women could be harmed and killed. They rebeled against their mistresses. That was when the war started."
She paused for a moment.
"Men quickly concured a large portion of the empire. They are phisicaly stronger and had slightly greater numbers. We had better equipment and training, but we were not prepaired for their sudden uprising. The empire got split in two along the Partesia mountainrange. Males ruled on one side, females on the other.
From there things just got worse. On the female side men where treated harsher than before the war, while on the male side women where treated just as bad. An other thing that made this war unique was the fact the Stellarian summer did not stop the fighting. It has whiped out armies in the past, as a rule summer meant a temporary ceasefire.
Thing remained like that for a while, until a man named Illios finaly asked the question 'how are we different from our enemy?'. He started preaching for equality, but his words were ignored by most people on the male side. So he tried his luck on the female side. He had better luck there. A High Priestess from the Divine Nova Triage, specificaly the Lady of Blood, agreed with Illios' words. A conflict, that had lasted nearly eighty years, was ended in three mere months by the School of Blood."
Maria took a deep breath.
"Men and women where declared equal by the Lady of Blood and Illios. Less than a week later both of them where killed in public. The empire split up into a few hundred small nations, but the equality remained. Things where tense for a few years, but the post war genaration wasn't held back by there ancestors grudges. People now had freedom, equality and also relative peace."
Nehket Aeka » Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:07 pm
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"That sounds like it is an important part of your people's history. Even though I do not fully understand all the social implications of it, I can understand that it is a painful episode in your history."
The senator looked at the priestess.
"High priestess, I have the feeling you are holding back your questions. If there is anything you wish to know about the Veolian Commonwealth, please do ask. I wish to promote understanding between our people, and find common ground for future cooperation, and to do this I would very much like to tell you of my culture in return."
((OOC: You are allowed to ask questions as well. This is a dialogue, not an interview ^_^))
The senator looked at the priestess.
"High priestess, I have the feeling you are holding back your questions. If there is anything you wish to know about the Veolian Commonwealth, please do ask. I wish to promote understanding between our people, and find common ground for future cooperation, and to do this I would very much like to tell you of my culture in return."
((OOC: You are allowed to ask questions as well. This is a dialogue, not an interview ^_^))
Amilia » Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:43 pm
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"Actually I was just about to ask you a question, senator."
Amilia shifted to a more comfortable position.
"I have heard the Veolian Commonwealth has a single leader that governs your faction. I find this rather strange as the STF has no single leaders, could you ellaborate on this?"
Amilia shifted to a more comfortable position.
"I have heard the Veolian Commonwealth has a single leader that governs your faction. I find this rather strange as the STF has no single leaders, could you ellaborate on this?"
Nehket Aeka » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:43 pm
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"The assesment that we have a single leader is not entirely true, but I understand how one would draw this conclusion based on what can be seen."
"What you have observed is the primacy of the Imperial House, House Saret. While it is true that House Saret has the single highest position in the feudal system upon which the Veolian Commonwealth is founded, this would severely ignore the influence of the other great houses.
It is true that the Veolian Commonwealth is founded on the principles of feudalism, and expresses the protection of the weak by the strong. In return for such protection, the weak support the strong. But we acknowledge that a single liege lord would severly diminish the flexibility and resilience of our commonwealth. However, a lot of situations require immediate direction, and even a small group of people delays the taking of decisions.
House Saret has shown, through careful manoeuvring and outright warfare to be the strongest bloodline, and to possess the superior insight necessary for a great leader. Recognizing the need for a more flexible government, the Emperor has created the imperial council: A council where all six great houses are represented as equals. The Imperial council governs the day-to-day direction of our commonwealth. Of course, the emperor remains the supreme ruler of Veolia, but he exercises his right to veto any council decision, or to declare law by imperial decree very sparingly.
The council meets every three weeks and, as is customary, all great houses are represented by the most esteemed female hemet of each house."
Senator Nehket looked toward High Priestess Amilia, and to lady-senator Maria Latharion, to see if they had any follow-up questions.
"What you have observed is the primacy of the Imperial House, House Saret. While it is true that House Saret has the single highest position in the feudal system upon which the Veolian Commonwealth is founded, this would severely ignore the influence of the other great houses.
It is true that the Veolian Commonwealth is founded on the principles of feudalism, and expresses the protection of the weak by the strong. In return for such protection, the weak support the strong. But we acknowledge that a single liege lord would severly diminish the flexibility and resilience of our commonwealth. However, a lot of situations require immediate direction, and even a small group of people delays the taking of decisions.
House Saret has shown, through careful manoeuvring and outright warfare to be the strongest bloodline, and to possess the superior insight necessary for a great leader. Recognizing the need for a more flexible government, the Emperor has created the imperial council: A council where all six great houses are represented as equals. The Imperial council governs the day-to-day direction of our commonwealth. Of course, the emperor remains the supreme ruler of Veolia, but he exercises his right to veto any council decision, or to declare law by imperial decree very sparingly.
The council meets every three weeks and, as is customary, all great houses are represented by the most esteemed female hemet of each house."
Senator Nehket looked toward High Priestess Amilia, and to lady-senator Maria Latharion, to see if they had any follow-up questions.
Maria Latharion » Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:29 pm
"I see."
Maria was rather interested in the subject herself.
"I assume the Unions governmental system must have come more natural to you. It took some getting used to for me, when I first came here."
Maria was rather interested in the subject herself.
"I assume the Unions governmental system must have come more natural to you. It took some getting used to for me, when I first came here."
Nehket Aeka » Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:01 pm
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"In all honesty, senator, it was a bit of a shock. When we first opened up diplomatic relations with Union, we spoke with senator Acehtoo, who was chancellor at the time. She painted a picture of intelligent cooperation and collaboration between Union members.
After some debate on the Imperial Council, and after clarifications that the sovereignty of our commonwealth would remain intact, it was decided that the commonwealth would join the Union."
The veolian senator shifted a bit as well, to better look at the lady-senator.
"However, once we started participating in the senate, it seemed that instead of the intelligent cooperation we were told, there was a lot of favouritism. Even when we could show that a certain choice would be objectively better for the Union, this was disregarded in favour of spending all resources in a single sector.
I have since come to accept that this is how it is, and have adapted to make the most of this situation. At time, it seems as if the Union is a group of petty lying children trying to gain favour and influence through bribery and favouritism. But there are also times when the real spirit of Union is shown, and everyone rallies to take on important tasks.
This may sound hypocritical of me, as I am fully aware that politics in the commonwealth are rife with such practices, but we were fully prepared to leave such things out of our dealings with Union. Instead, we found that we just engaged in the same politics, but at a larger scale. Luckily, we have centuries of experience to fall back on."
After some debate on the Imperial Council, and after clarifications that the sovereignty of our commonwealth would remain intact, it was decided that the commonwealth would join the Union."
The veolian senator shifted a bit as well, to better look at the lady-senator.
"However, once we started participating in the senate, it seemed that instead of the intelligent cooperation we were told, there was a lot of favouritism. Even when we could show that a certain choice would be objectively better for the Union, this was disregarded in favour of spending all resources in a single sector.
I have since come to accept that this is how it is, and have adapted to make the most of this situation. At time, it seems as if the Union is a group of petty lying children trying to gain favour and influence through bribery and favouritism. But there are also times when the real spirit of Union is shown, and everyone rallies to take on important tasks.
This may sound hypocritical of me, as I am fully aware that politics in the commonwealth are rife with such practices, but we were fully prepared to leave such things out of our dealings with Union. Instead, we found that we just engaged in the same politics, but at a larger scale. Luckily, we have centuries of experience to fall back on."
Amilia » Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:50 pm
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Amilia shook her head.
"It seems politics are the same no matter where you go." She said in a sad tone.
"Even I must sometimes deal with these things and I don't even have any political say."
"It seems politics are the same no matter where you go." She said in a sad tone.
"Even I must sometimes deal with these things and I don't even have any political say."
Nehket Aeka » Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:15 pm
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"Maybe you could explain the governmental system of the Stellarian Triad Federation? You mentioned that you do not have a single leader.."
Maria Latharion » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:21 pm
Maria nodded.
"Yes that's correct. The STF is governed by the Triad Boards. Three independent groups that each specialize in a certain part of government. The three boards are: the Admiralty Board, the Peoples Board and the Science Board. All three boards are required to oversee the other two.
Apart from that we also have a 4 level governmental decision system. Level 4 are small decisions, usually affecting a single district or simple day to day operations, these are made by small district boards. Level 3 decisions have larger impact on matters, not planet wide but still rather large, these are decided by the Triad Board that has jurisdiction. Level 2 are things that impact the STF as a whole and since joining the Union also what to vote for new Union laws, these are decided by all three Triad Boards.
Lastly is level 1, these can be large changes with impact for every citizen of the STF or the planet. Changes in the constitution for example or highly important laws. These are decided by general voting by the citizens. The Peoples Board elections also fall under level 1 and we are currently planting the seeds for the people to vote what the STF will vote for the next Chancellor election."
She paused for a moment to take a breath.
"Does that answer your question, senator, or do I need to elaborate anything?"
"Yes that's correct. The STF is governed by the Triad Boards. Three independent groups that each specialize in a certain part of government. The three boards are: the Admiralty Board, the Peoples Board and the Science Board. All three boards are required to oversee the other two.
Apart from that we also have a 4 level governmental decision system. Level 4 are small decisions, usually affecting a single district or simple day to day operations, these are made by small district boards. Level 3 decisions have larger impact on matters, not planet wide but still rather large, these are decided by the Triad Board that has jurisdiction. Level 2 are things that impact the STF as a whole and since joining the Union also what to vote for new Union laws, these are decided by all three Triad Boards.
Lastly is level 1, these can be large changes with impact for every citizen of the STF or the planet. Changes in the constitution for example or highly important laws. These are decided by general voting by the citizens. The Peoples Board elections also fall under level 1 and we are currently planting the seeds for the people to vote what the STF will vote for the next Chancellor election."
She paused for a moment to take a breath.
"Does that answer your question, senator, or do I need to elaborate anything?"
Nehket Aeka » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:17 pm
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Nehket Aeka - PC
"Please correct me if I am mistaken. If I understand you correctly, votes having to do with Union are either level 1, or level 2 votes. Level 2 votes are voted upon by the three assembled boards, and they have the final say on the matter. level 1 votes are voted upon by the whole Stellarian Triad Federation, and this is also the final level of voting, and decides important matters that impact all citizens of the federation."
"As an aside, can I assume that you, lady-senator, are part of the peoples board? You do not strike me as the military type, and the science board doesn't sound like it is focussed on intergalactic issues."
"My question is, how do your people prepare such a large vote? The candidates for the position of chancellor are not even known, and leaving such an important vote to the people seems difficult as the candidates have little time to visit each and every Union member to get the populace acquainted with them... How could a candidate reach out to your people?"
"As an aside, can I assume that you, lady-senator, are part of the peoples board? You do not strike me as the military type, and the science board doesn't sound like it is focussed on intergalactic issues."
"My question is, how do your people prepare such a large vote? The candidates for the position of chancellor are not even known, and leaving such an important vote to the people seems difficult as the candidates have little time to visit each and every Union member to get the populace acquainted with them... How could a candidate reach out to your people?"
Maria Latharion » Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:06 am
"Yes, well you are correct about the votes."
"That being said, I myself am not a member of any of the Triad Boards. Officially I have no political say in how the Triad Boards govern the STF. But I always give my advice on the matters concerning the Union, sometimes they follow it, sometimes they don't. I do my best to represent what the STF stands for and the beliefs of my people, so far the Triad Boards seem to be satisfied by my work."
"And to answer your question, senator. This is another part where our cybernetics come in handy. I believe you would be surprised how quiet it is on Stellaria, you see Astrians normally don't communicate vocally. Our central brain implant has the ability to connect to almost every wireless network there is, only when it's within a certain range of course. Normally we use a dedicated network for communication. Both the High Priestess and I are currently using a vocal implant to amplify our voices. Level 1 votes are done via a secure network. Each vote includes a serial number from the voter's brain implant, if this number isn't attached or has already been processed the system declares the vote invalid. Voting is completely voluntary. The current preparations for the vote are merely setting up the secure network, after each vote the network is dismantled and all data is erased to prevent tampering.
As for how a candidate would reach out to the STF is fairly simple. When the candidacy is announced, I send all relevant data to the Triad Boards, who then proceed to make it available to all citizens at news and information networks. Astrians rarely vote for the person, but for who they believe has the best plans, policy and who is most likely to execute their plans the best."
"That being said, I myself am not a member of any of the Triad Boards. Officially I have no political say in how the Triad Boards govern the STF. But I always give my advice on the matters concerning the Union, sometimes they follow it, sometimes they don't. I do my best to represent what the STF stands for and the beliefs of my people, so far the Triad Boards seem to be satisfied by my work."
"And to answer your question, senator. This is another part where our cybernetics come in handy. I believe you would be surprised how quiet it is on Stellaria, you see Astrians normally don't communicate vocally. Our central brain implant has the ability to connect to almost every wireless network there is, only when it's within a certain range of course. Normally we use a dedicated network for communication. Both the High Priestess and I are currently using a vocal implant to amplify our voices. Level 1 votes are done via a secure network. Each vote includes a serial number from the voter's brain implant, if this number isn't attached or has already been processed the system declares the vote invalid. Voting is completely voluntary. The current preparations for the vote are merely setting up the secure network, after each vote the network is dismantled and all data is erased to prevent tampering.
As for how a candidate would reach out to the STF is fairly simple. When the candidacy is announced, I send all relevant data to the Triad Boards, who then proceed to make it available to all citizens at news and information networks. Astrians rarely vote for the person, but for who they believe has the best plans, policy and who is most likely to execute their plans the best."
Nehket Aeka » Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:48 am
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Nehket Aeka - PC
"Have you been given the executive power necessary to sign trade treaties, or would any negotiation with you result in you presenting the offer to the Triad Boards for voting?
I intend no offence, but as you describe it, it would seem that the only course of action in a negotiation would be to ignore the Stellarian Triad Federation, because you, as their representative do not have the power to make deals on behalf of the federation. There is no guarantee that the Triad Boards will take your advice, and they could easily renege on anything that did not suit them."
I intend no offence, but as you describe it, it would seem that the only course of action in a negotiation would be to ignore the Stellarian Triad Federation, because you, as their representative do not have the power to make deals on behalf of the federation. There is no guarantee that the Triad Boards will take your advice, and they could easily renege on anything that did not suit them."
Maria Latharion » Sun Oct 21, 2012 1:22 am
"It seems I didn't really explain that quite well, I will elaborate."
"When I accepted the position of Lady-Senator, I was given the full authority needed to negotiate trade treaties. As I have a Phd in economics this was a natural thing to do. When I said I have no political power I meant I can't directly interfere with STF internal matters. In other negotiations, such as our negotiations with the Preatorian Empire and the Sundarian Federation on the creation of a crystal corporation, the Triad Boards choose someone to represent the STF. That person has the full authority to make those negotiations. That person can be me or someone else the boards find better qualified."
"In case there is no advance notice of the negotiations, the Triad Boards, and in extension the STF, are bound by my agreements. If they aren't satisfied with those agreements, I would probably get reprimanded and attempts to renegotiate would be made. In a worst case scenario I would be forced to resign. I would not be prosecuted by anyone in any form. I always have the STF's and it's people's best interests at heart and the Triad Boards know this."
"When I accepted the position of Lady-Senator, I was given the full authority needed to negotiate trade treaties. As I have a Phd in economics this was a natural thing to do. When I said I have no political power I meant I can't directly interfere with STF internal matters. In other negotiations, such as our negotiations with the Preatorian Empire and the Sundarian Federation on the creation of a crystal corporation, the Triad Boards choose someone to represent the STF. That person has the full authority to make those negotiations. That person can be me or someone else the boards find better qualified."
"In case there is no advance notice of the negotiations, the Triad Boards, and in extension the STF, are bound by my agreements. If they aren't satisfied with those agreements, I would probably get reprimanded and attempts to renegotiate would be made. In a worst case scenario I would be forced to resign. I would not be prosecuted by anyone in any form. I always have the STF's and it's people's best interests at heart and the Triad Boards know this."