The Chiron Chronicle III

[XWaste]

***Private to the Cult of Planet***

message to Prophet Cha Dawn
from Prime Function Aki Zeta-5

I would like to ask about the condition of the captives, if there are any. I would hope that you show some respect for the sanctity of human life, and also some compassion.

I am perplexed that you ascribe such negative values to the information project these citizens where on. As you are no doubt aware we live on another continent, and therefore know nothing of the land you live on, or the customs you follow. It would be sheer folly for us to blindly stumble in and expect to be able to adequately aquaint ourselves.

There where no nefarious motives to the operation, and none of your people where hurt by us. We simply wanted to have a bit of an idea about who you where before we announced ourselves, any sensible person would have followed the same plan.

If anyone should be discussing reparations it should be us, for the heavy handed and unnecessary force you used to capture, and kill, my citizens.

We are willing to overlook this blunder though, if you return those captives you hold. Perhaps then we can begin discussing the possiblities of friendship between us. I would dearly like to learn about your beliefs and what you have learnt about this planet.


[This message has been edited by XWaste (edited November 15, 2000).]

[Argonaut]

OOC: Sorry if it was "idiotic" to assume we were playing by the game rules. Geez, it was only a question. Relax.

***Private Message***
To: Comissoner Pravin Lal c/o UN Peacekeeping Forces
Prime Function Aki Zeta-Five c/o Cybernetic Conciousness
Captain Ulrik Svensgaard c/o Nautilus Pirates
From: Datajack Roze c/o Data Angels

I apologise for my late reply, but due to prepearations for the impending trial, a great deal of my time has been occupied. In this, I thank you Aki for offering the services of your garrison to assist in maintaing order. Security is a prime concern for me after the previous attack on Academician Zakharov cost the lives of so many innocent people. I also look forward to meeting you, if only I could find the time! Perhaps after the trial you and I can go for a drink? I think I may need one!

As for the trade alliance, I most whole heartedly agree. All of our people can only benefit from working together in such a way. Captain, if you do not wish Morgan to be aware of your existance, I can get you Morgan products and even sell Natuilus merchandise there while keeping its source hidden. That decision is yours. And if a sea base would be helpful, I do believe I could manage that. We have recently begun construction on our first naval vessal. It was orginally designed as a battleship to protect us from this "Spartan" faction, but if you can offer the assistance of your Fleet in defending it, I could easily modify it with the Colony pod you propose. Let me know if this would be helpful and I will inform my engineers.

Please excuse me if I am slow on the response to future messages regarding this alliance. It is not that I am uninterested, but Zakharov has insisted that I personally reside over the trial, and between that and organizing my faction, I'm a rather busy women. Look forward to hearing from you,

Roze

[[LordLMP]]

*****private message to conciousness*****
TO: Aki Zeta-Five
FROM: Captain Ulrik Svensgaard

Yes, a trade alliance is a good idea indeed. But there are things we need establish so can have proper safe trade routes. Join registry is a good idea aswell, since you have no choice to share waters with my faction. I would be happy to sign a Pact with your faction Pact Sister.

As for the switching to Polymorphic Software, it is agreable. I will inform you in the completion of research.

Captain Ulrik Svensgaard

[[LordLMP]]

TO: Datatech Sinder Roze
FROM: Captain Ulrik Svensgaard

Yes, then it is agreed. I will upload to you the specs for contructing a Sea Colony Pod and I will be sending a ship to escort it and defend the base afterwards.

And there not just the Spartans to be afraid about, but there is another faction known as The Hive. It seems they have already establish a small fleet. So my fleet will for sure defend the seas from these threats.

Concerning the Morganites, I had the misfortune to meet Morgan before back on earth and I seriously don't like the guy. I have no interest in dealing with his faction, especially on how he is currently running it. But I wouldn't mind trading our goods for morgans, via your faction without him knowing. Another reason I don't want to get the Morgans involve in this trade alliance is that he will try to monopolise it.

Captain Ulrik Svensgaard


TO: Commisioner Lal(Peacekeepers), Aki Zeta-Five(Conciousness), Datatech Sinder Roze(Data Angels)
FROM: Captain Ulrik Svensgaard(Nautilus Pirates)

The Trade Alliance proposition as been agreed upon, so now we need to get it going. My faction has already taking steps in establish and secure the trade routes.
My merchant fleets are available to all member factions and my Military Fleet is also available for security and defence. Theres also the possibility in having planetmind in helping protect all merchant ships. My faction will be establishing a Sea Base along the trade route to the peacekeepers, whom i agreed to keep their location a secret.

The only problems we may have is with the Spartans, whom my ships haven't encountered yet and the Hive, whom my ships have encountered. My Military is prepared to defend our factions against those two, and planetmind if she ever decides to create trouble.

As for me not agreing to having the Morganites and University in this Trade Alliance, they are both scum and not worth my factions attention. I do not trust either one of them at the moment, but my feelings may change. If the rest of you think they should be part of this trade alliance, I'm okay with it too. Morgan and Zakharov will just not hear anything from my faction or have any of my merchants at their ports. At the moment, they don't know of my faction and I rather it stays that way, until upon a time where they smart up.

Captain Ulrik Svensgaard
Nautilus Pirates

[TheDiplomat]

private message
To:Prime Function Aki Zeta-Five
Datajack Roze
Captain Svensgaard
From:Comissioner Lal

Dear friends,

This is a historical day, as I officially declare this alliance founded.This day will be remembered forever.
Long live our alliance!

Captain Svensgaard, planetmind send her greetings.She is willing to protect the alliance merchant ships.

It is good that you also have decided to found a base near the trade route towards here.Our newest base,UN Midpoint is already operational and ready for business.
I have to inform that I will change my production soon into naval vessels, and I would like to advice everyone else to do the same.
We, after all, can´t put all of the burden of defending and transporting the goods of this alliance on the shoulders of the Nautilus Pirates.


Aki, the idea about the joint registery is splendid, and we have started to register all existing and future ships.
Also, my faction is researching Industrial Economics, and we are already planning to establish the first energy banks here.What I had in mind, was that we share this knowledge and data with you all and by that way eliminate the need for raw barter.People will use energy credits for trade, which will significantly increse the building of a stable inter-faction economy.The banks themselves should be independant and by that way in neutral positions.For trade purposes, our people have agreed to give out the coordinates of our new base UN Midpoint.It will be open for anyone with the purposes of trading.

But please do not try to find us, as planetmind protects this place and might attack you, mistaking you for Spartans.

-Comissioner Pravin Lal



[This message has been edited by TheDiplomat (edited November 16, 2000).]

[Cyber]

Private Message
To:Foreman Domai
From:Colonel Santiago

Your troops are welcome with ours and we would gladly want to know the location of the Hive bases and any other possible information about them.

Anyone who wishes to go with you from the soon-to-be conquered population is welcome to do so.That will be your share of the loot.Agreed?

Foreman, our scout units near Centurion Cave have detected large movements of native life, so do you need any help with them.Our troops are experienced with fighting against them.

-Colonel Santiago


Industy report
To:Colonel Santiago, HQ
From:George Horwen, Minister of Industry

Sir, I´m afraid we can´t change the rover upgrading, as they have been upgraded almost completely and our resources won´t last for another quick run, eguipping them with plasma steel.
However, we have enough resources for upgrading the old synth.garrisons defending home bases, into plasma Steel Garrisons.They are right on the queue after the rovers.


[This message has been edited by Cyber (edited November 16, 2000).]

[Christantine The Great]

Dream to Datajack Roze...

I have sensed, from your dreams, that you are preparing something called a "trial". I believe that this is something that can only be experienced by multi-minded species, unlike myself. Could you have a Planetworm be a "guard" at this event. I wish to observe it. I also hope to annoy CEO Morgan. It will be my first attempt at "humor".


Dream to Commissioner Lal...

I have a proposal. I would like to initiate a Planetworm Guard for yourself and your staff. I believe it would symbolize our bond. I also hope your trade alliance will prosper. I will use my Planetisles to transport your goods to the new base you have started and then the Pirate ships can do whatever they want then. I do hope that the other partners acknoledge that I am a partner, not your slave.


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The monoliths that formed the Ruins started to crackle with energy. They shot an invisible beam to the center tower that powered up an evil weapon that had been dormant since the departure of the Progenitors, thousands of years ago.
Under an island just east of Mount Planet an entity quickly sent some of its troops to find out what the anolomy was in the Ruins.

[DarkCloud]

OOC: No, i wasn't calling you iditoic, I was calling the rules at that point idiotic, sorry, I typed your name in the incorrect area; I meant to type it first; because where I typed it Argonaut, it seemed to insult you when I was really insulting the rules;
All of these civ-type games have their faults and ethical democracy is one of them.

University Sun-Governor
1-24-2121
Volume 19, Issue 24

Trial Postponed

The trial of Academian Prokhor Zakharov was postponed, for a few days to allow CEO Nwandbike Morgan return from an accident site in Factory #222 where the revolting populace killed his foreman, claiming that Morgan was stealing the private populaces' jobs with his plan to shut down coal and other oil-based companies and convert to geothermal, and solar power.

This is not in the best interests of all present at the meeting, including Zakharov, who hopes for a quick trail and a quick exit.

Reporter Nils Ricks-Sparr

[DarkCloud]

Morgan Newslink Network
3.1.24.2121.38293

Morgan Quiets Riots

Postponing his visit to the trial of Academian Zakharov, Morgan quieted riots at his Factory #222, which was closed, and had his guards arrest a few suspected murderers of his factory foreman.

The rioters were protesting the 'temporary' closing of plants such as Factor #222, that use fossil fuels, in return for 'natural fuel' plants that Zakharov has cornered the market in.

This 'temporary' closure has been going on for nigh on a year and has left many citizens broken and poor. A comment by a disgruntled worker was "Morgan is merely manipulating us." That worker echoed the statements of workers across Morganite territory. However Morgan has stuck to statements that he can converse with the planet and it agreed to stop attacks on our cities if he stopped pollution.

Now, it is true that we have not had any mindworm attacks; but is Morgan insane? Who would believe that poppycock construed story about a planet? Judge for yourself...

[Argonaut]

OOC: The democracy thing makes sense to me. I've been wanting to call elections myself, so I figure perhaps after the trial I'll go that way myself. How did you guys want to do that? I kind of had an idea where both DarkCloud and X-Waste wrote a post stating there case. Then they each had one rebutal with a concluding statement (the rebutal only being able to reflect what is said in the orginal post). Then, all the writers simply adds a post of "guilty" or "not guilty" (entirely based on who made what arguements, not on their characters decision) And we go by majority rules for the result. What do people think?

Dream to Planetmind
The mindworm which you sent to us will be present at the trial as you wish. I must say, we have found the creature fascinating and a most useful ally. He's been given the name "Wormy" by the citizens here, not exactly original but he seems to enjoy it. I thank you for helping us to understand you better by sending him to us. He certainly adds character to the base.

***Private Message***
To: Comissoner Pravin Lal c/o UN Peacekeeping Forces
Prime Function Aki Zeta-Five c/o Cybernetic Conciousness
Captain Ulrik Svensgaard c/o Nautalis Pirates
From: Datajack Sinder Roze c/o Data Angels

Greetings all,

Aki, I am sending this to you even though you are currently here with me in Data DeCentral just in case you need an official copy for you file. I certainly enjoyed dinner last night and I'm glad we have finally had a chance to meet in person. Comissoner, Captain, my invitation of course extends to you as well. If you happen to be in the neighbourhood, feel free to drop in and say hi.

Captain, thank you for your information regarding Sea Colony Pod, my engineers are currently refitting our vessal now. Colonist applications are being accepted and we hope to have the ship ready as soon as possible. As for trading with the Morganites, I would be happy to sell your goods there with out Morgan knowing. I always delight in taking Morgan for all he is worth whenever I can. Remember, I once worked at Morgan Industries, so I know how to get you the best price with the least fuss. I guarentee you will find it a profitable market, especially seeing as you won't have to deal with Morgan in return.

Regarding the ships, I agree with all of you that registering our fleets is a good idea. I currently have nothing more than a few merchant vessals, but once the sea colony pod is completed, I will commence the construction of an Impact Foil at Roze Function. I agree that the our Alliance's naval defence can not soley be placed on Captain Svensgaard's shoulders and the Data Angels will certainly do our part. If this so called 'Hive' moves against us, we will be there to fight along side our friends.

Sincerely
Roze

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Last night, in a dining hall at Data DeCentral. Roze, Aki Zeta-Five conversation transcript

Roze: I am concerned about Zakharov's and Morgan's timely delay. There seems to be something going on between those two that we don't know about.

Aki: I concur. I do not trust Zakharov, and Morgan is proving himself to be a concern. An unusual bond has been created between these two.

Roze: I know. For two people who were once at each other's throats like Morgan and Zakharov were, they seem to be awfully chummy. Perhaps they're a little worried.

Aki: They do have reason to be. My forces already hold one of Zakharov's early holdings and we are within range to strike at University Base. If Zakharov were to go to war with both of us, he might not stand a chance.

Roze: Which would leave Morgan in a potentially hostile environment. Perhaps he's sticking by Zakharov for survival purposes. Morgan knows what I think of him, and he also knows that you and I see eye to eye on a great deal.

Aki: Indeed. Food for thought, that is for certain. We shall see what results of the trial lead too. Perhaps the future leader of the University will be more reasonable. Without Zakharov's support, it is only logical for Morgan to tow the line.

Roze: Agreed. Perhaps if we were to ever so subtley support Miss Stuart-Lewison's campaign she might be able to gain support there. I doubt we could get her elected while Zakharov remains in the running, but we might be able to increase her public support there, and therfore ours.

Aki: An interesting proposition. I will consider it.

[TheDiplomat]

Dream to planetmind

Don´t worry...you have the full fledged rights of a partner in this alliance...the idea about planetworm guard is a very good one... we here in HQ eagerly await for your mindworms...about the alliance...I will try to convince the others to not occupy any more land than needed...as a member you also have to get something out of this...I hope one day we all can live together...Terra and Chiron...

Private Message
To: Alliance leaders
From:Comissioner Lal

Good news, friends.Planetmind has officially joined our alliance .She has now all the rights as the rest of us, but as trading goods with her is tricky, I suggest we make some sacrifices.
As exchange for the help planetmind is offering, I ask of you to use and terraform only those new lands that you need.Also, together we could make a research cooperation pact in the fields of understanding Chirons nature.We don´t need to make the same mistakes as our ancestors did on Earth, destroying the nature that they themselves were a part of.
Please, atleast consider these points.

About the trial, I would gladly come there in person, but unfortunately the travel distances and risks are far too great.However, If you could send picture of the trial live to here, I would much appreciate it.

-Comissioner Lal

OOC:Argos way is fine by me.



[This message has been edited by TheDiplomat (edited November 18, 2000).]

[TheDiplomat]

Remnants of the 1st Laser Rovers
Location:The Hive
Commander Hermans Personal log

I still can remember the strength, the wisdom... the power it gave.The Monolith.

Our factions scouts had found other of the same kinds of strange structures, but their use and examination was forbidden.It was a precaution, as when the monoliths were activated, they somehow enchanced
you, right to the bottom of your soul, but in the process some had lost their lives.
Maybe they just didn´t couldn´t cope with that feeling, the feeling of being in control, being omnipotent.Anyway, after the monoliths had sung their beatiful song, some people were better than ever and some laid dead on the ground.

We, also, went into the circle of monoliths and came out full of strength and wisdom, but missing a few crew members.I guess there is always a price to pay for everything.

We came out of there, straight into a ambush.Well, thats that for all the strength and wisdom.

Now we´re, or what is left of our units, in a factions called "The Hive" capital, very originally named The Hive.A faction that is, as heard from its name, organised like a bee hive, with its workers, soldiers and supervisors and not respecting human rights a bit.
We immediately were accomodated with the best available quarters, in the bases worst Max. prison.

They still haven´t started to interrogate us.But somehow I feel I´m the first in the line.I´m not afraid what they´ll do me there, thanks to the monolith I don´t feel pain or fear, if I wish so.
However, I have a tough decicion to make.
When I was in the monolith, for a moment I could see and hear everything that was happening in this continent.

I could see the buzling Hive bases, the organised and dreadful Spartan bases and the new, full of vigor and hope, drone bases.I could see our old bases, before so beatiful and peaceful, now empty and infested by mindworms.I could even hear the screams of the tortured below sparta HQ, and the chorus was joined by my old friend Clayson.
But most important, I saw the advancing Spartan rover army, poised towards this very city I am in.

Now, the choices are these, should I warn these people here and stop the Spartans from shedding more innocent blood or just let them to do their cleansing, and rid the world of this miserable and twisted faction.

To be or not to be?

[XWaste]

Consciousness Posts

Major project begun at Alpha Prime

As many people may already be aware, the production resources of Alpha Prime are being directed to one major project that is expected to take some time complete - an initiative that will be called the Human Genome Project. This will allow us to have greater control over our DNA - and coupled with our research on the secrets of the human brain means that the human body will no longer be a thing of mystery, but will be as well understood as any other machine. The long term ramifications are that we will be able to have greater control over the biological components of our self-system, increasing its efficiency and improving compatibilty with non-organic augmentations. Gene therapy will not only be able to remove lingering congenital diseases, but refine the biological so that we can all reach the fullest of our potential.

Research Complete

The current research push to better understand the xenofungus and native lifeforms has reached a breakthrough. It has been confirmed that our researchers have been able to duplicate the form of communication used by the 'mindworms' that live in the xenofungus. While there are some elements to this new wave form that is not understood, certain 'resonance' characteristics that need to be researched further, the duplication is sophisticated enough that we have been able to lure young mindworms from the xenofungus for short periods of time.

The research has also had important implications for the newly emerging displine of psionics. Ever since our research into the human brain revealed techniques for inducing trance like states a few individuals have used these trances to explore the limits of consciousness and thought. This new wave form discovered has some similarities to latent structures in the brain, as yet not effectively utilised, and psi practitioners are experimenting with something they call the 'Empath Song' which may allow the transmission of at least a crude burst of psionic energy.

New 'Green' Drive

Our research into the Xenofungus has also included an exhaustive and comprehensive detailing of the complex and interconnected ecosystem of this planet. More than ever we have knowledge of just what effect every acion we take has on the world around us. A push towards recycling and new forms of nutrient extraction means that not only can we make our communities vastly more efficient but also more in tune with the environment around it. Certain limits to our expansion means that we can plan better our communities to be as efficient as we plan everything else. The lessons from old Earth have not been missed, and in the long term, more effiecient environmental managemant programs will aid the growth of production rather than limit it.

Doctrine: Loyalty
With our research into Centauri Empathy completed, our main research institutions will be exploring the consequences that the recent struggles have had on our soldiers with the hope of discovering the best way to train people for warfare, not only so our soldiers have the best possible morale during the fighting, but are better able to cope after the battles are finished. Other ways of defending our bases will also be explored as well as the sort of social structuring that might be required in extreme war situations. Though peace seems to be stengthening on this contintent, it would be foolish presently to abandon such research as there are still posible threats overseas.

[DarkCloud]

OOC: Argonaut, your idea for the trial is good; okay but the accuser will make the first statement.

University Sun-Governor
1-26-2121
Volume 19, Issue 26

CEO Morgan Arrives at Trial

With the arrival of CEO Nwandbike Morgan to the trial of Academian Zakharov, all is set for the trial to begin. The format will be as follows. Zeta-Five will make a statement, then call witnesses, then Zakharov will make a statement, and call witnesses.

The voting will be done democratically with the voters being (absentee) Comissioner Lal. (present) Prime Function Aki Zeta-Five, Datatech Roze, CEO Morgan, and Academian Zakharov.

Let us all hope that Zakharov is proven innocent in this trial.

Reporter Nils Ricks-Sparr

[XWaste]

Opening Statement

Aki Zeta-5

Before my aide Clara Iota-8 conducts the case for the plaitiffs - being the people of the Cybernetic Consciousness and those people of The University generally referred to as 'consciousness' sympathisers - I would like to make the opening statement.

First, I would like to clarify for the people of this court exactly why this trial is being held. The administration of the University, namely being

Head Academician Prokhor Zhakarov
Chief of Security Samuel Geddings-Howe
General Hising Han-Diego
Chief of Intelligence Atsuko Matsumoto-Smith
Senior Researcher Ben Vines-Waites

have been accused of genocide against the people of the Cybernetic Consciousness. Ten years ago, when the Consciousness where still University citizens, Prokhor Zhakarov began his campaign of genocide with the assistence of his chief of security, chief of intelligence and army general. Consciousness members at this time where arrested on false charges and either executed or turned over to Ben Vines-Waites to be unwilling subjects in his inhumane and monstrous experiments.

Recently, Prokhor and his administration renewed their atrocities through more executions and false arrests, this time of sympathisers towards my faction. Those accused today showed no respect for the sanctity of human life and for a persons right to freedom of expression and belief as granted by the UN charter that is the backbone of our whole colonisation of this planet.

During this trial you will be hearing the testimony from witnesses of executions, those sympathisers who where falsly arrested, people who escaped from the diabolical experiments of Ben Vines-Waites and even from University soldiers and police who carried out the orders from above. The damning evidence will prove to everyone that the accused are guilty of crimes against humanity, and should be punished.