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As they descended it became clear that the glowing lights were in fact floating cars. How many were there? How could this be better than vertical transportation in Spire Cities? It all puzzled the Stoinians and it was quite visible that they were in shock. The King responded.
"Please forgive us, it is quite a view to take in all at once, while your repulsor cars float around in the air. I must say this university is quite a view, though I imagine the ideas in it must be far brighter." Meanwhile he had realised the map had changed. This holographic technology was quite advanced, more to than the Treecuu it seemed. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"Indeed, I myself am a product of the Academy itself. It is the brightest light in this nation, or so I believe. Around these parts, these 'repulsor cars' you refer to are called speeders or hovercraft. Beg your pardon, Your Majesty, but do you not possess any such modes of transportation? They are quite common across our Empire"
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)
"We do, but not on this scale. We are still re-engineering some left over Velutarians technology. I suspect that such speeders will likely appear on our own markets within 5 years, but all in good time. It will also take some time for legislation to allow such vehicles to be used as it implies new aerial traffic laws. Though I am sure the engineers will come up with something. If any of them are as brilliant as our Chancellor once was starting a new company on a forsaken planet."
The King smiled as he looked towards the Chancellor for they were good friends this long into the Chancellor's first term. The Chancellor replied jokingly to the King. "Well, being a Legate before running for election sure does help the polls." "I understand that your university is quite cherished, but how does one enter it?" Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"How interesting. In the Empire, these vehicles were created thousands of years ago, if I recall"
"Regarding your inquiry, the Imperial Academy receives millions upon millions of applications every year from prospective youth. They determine who shall enter and who shall not by analyzing their Imperial High Test and Analytic Imperial Test results, their GPA, and an essay they must submit for review. This is the first stage, for those 'finalists' selected to continue on to the second stage are interviewed by the Academy and they conduct in-depth investigations into an applicant's life. There are also other tests conducted to carefully select the candidates for admission. It is up to the university to accept or reject these finalists after extensive review and consideration. The sole official exception is the Emperor or their children, for they are granted automatic entry into the Academy if they so wish it" Of course, if he told them he had gotten there by his family's patronage they would be horrified, or at least pretend to be. Carl was a brilliant person, there was no doubt about it. However, his intelligence was augmented by his family, for he was born into a prestigious and extremely wealthy noble house. He was educated in the best schools and had the best educational resources available to him since his early infancy. If it were not for that financial support from birth, he would have never even gotten close to stepping foot at the Imperial Academy. How fortunate and how unfortunate it all was, no?
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)
"It seems we are less intrusive in the lives of our students then."
The Chancellor replied. "Though I am sure you have good reason for it." As they Stoinians awaited the diplomat's response as they flew closer to the next attraction from the tour. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"Oh, such an intensive screening does not occur in less prestigious universities, for an average college's student population is mostly local. However, these top institutions receive millions upon millions of applications from all the corners of the Empire. They have a reputation to uphold, and thus they are incredibly careful in ensuring they admit the best of the best"
"Now we are approaching the famous Moonlight District. It is filled with luxurious stories, fabulous amenities and elegant buildings. If you wish to shop anywhere and you possess an incredible amount of wealth, that is the place to go"
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)
The Queen responded to the diplomat's offer as they were told setting foot on the planet was out of the question.
"Perhaps another time as we aren't allowed to land." "I am sure in due time we can visit it ourselves, my love. Relations are going well between our nations." As the Stoinians looked down upon the many stores it seemed as though they could see the goods shining from the stores. The Chancellor was curious on what exactly was the contents of these district. "Quite a sight, but what exactly is sold in these store?" Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"Oh, a torrent of goods are for sale down there. Luxury clothes and clothing modifiers, shoes, fashion appliances, paintings and other works of art, furniture, electronics, house appliances, fine china, silverwear, jewelry, rugs, speeders, trivial foodstuffs, there are some restaurants and beauty salons as well...I could go on and on, but I would tire myself silly before I conclude with my remarks. Anything you could possibly imagine is there. The consumables sold are extremely expensive and of the finest grade of quality. Many items are crafted by reputable artisans. There are even some stores where you can place a custom order for an artisan to construct if what you search for is not present in the store, but consumer goods manufactured by an artisan are incredibly costly. There is a joke amongst some which goes like so: 'if you wish to survive in Moonlight, have the ISB spy on your wallet'".
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)
"I see what is quite common for us has become a luxury for you ot seems. We too have lavish artisans, but most are quite affordable and barely of any notice to receive a full district on the capital. Though I imagine all these goods come from across the Empire and made by the best. I surely hope we get to visit it one day. Seeing the different artisanship from all species ..."
The Chancellor was lamenting the fact the government had refused for them to set foot on Daonlathas, but the Stoinians will prove more receptive at the right time. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"We were once like you, but our industries have become highly automated. Complex systems can memorize conventional artisan methods and styles, thus manufacturing products that would have been considered expensive luxuries mere centuries before, driving many otherwise talented artisans out of business. Thus, the few artisans that survive financially still are those who can best the machine in elegance and quality or those who craft items from obscure and/or incredibly complicated schools of artistry and crafting. Due to their rarity and their limited consumer base, an item constructed by an artisan is both incredibly luxurious and incredibly costly"
Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)
Local Council Member(April 24-August 11) Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7) |
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