SMAC PBeM #4 (3 to 4 - Player)

[Rue]

2243 ----> Ashman

[illiria]

Well, I am sure the university achieved something during the last 142 years, they are still alive, eh? But there IS a difference between living and being alive...

[Rue]

2244 ---> Ashman

Is it a significant difference, do you think? Certainly one can't live without being alive, but is this just a veiled tautology?

[illiria]

well, the followers of the university are alive, but the followers of the Hive live in glory and enormous wealth. There IS a difference!

[Rue]

2246--->Ashman

University congratulates Illiria and the Hive for their glory and enormous wealth. We, on the other hand, are content to live with the simple wealth of knowledge. However, we would be pleased if you can shed some light on this thing called glory.

[illiria]

You could ask Miriam, if she survived our recent "adventure". Or, you could invite us to a dinner party, where we can show you some of our "toys". Sooner or later, you will see what we have in our sleeves..

[Rue]

2248 ---> Ashman

By all means, we invite you to a simple dinner of cheese and wine because you have piqued our curiosity about what is up your sleeve.

[illiria]

The University has launched a hacker attack at our science networks. Although they were not successful we have decided to teach them a lesson. Vendetta on the University!

[Rue]

The "hacker" allegation is spurious and only serves to cover the Believers obvious desire for conquest. Needless to say our dinner invitation is withdrawn.

[illiria]

it looks like the University is unwilling to uncover their plans to sabotage the glorious Hive empire, but in a couple of years there wont be any information withheld from our Hive investigators.

[Rue]

As I speak orders have been sent to all University branches. Shredding machines are now in full use and computer disks are being erased. Your hiving instincts and military power are destined to remain in ignorance.

[illiria]

Illiria speaking: Well, we certainly wouldnt have found much new technological information. Maybe some decadent holo-vids...

[Rue]

Ahhh, but there's more to the universe than the technology which blinds you.

[illiria]

there is? Maybe I will see soon, after I have interrogated you

[-Ashman-]

Turn 2255 --> Illiria

We watch the recent developments between Planet's dominant factions with interest...