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"Senator Klaest, you are talking to a former Governor of a rural planet. I build Ceria from the ground up and after my Legateship I became its Governor. To this day Ceria has quite the reputation for shipbuilding in the local sector. I more than anyone can see the value in small planets and especially their trade potential. I am sure we can find favourable trade deals regarding your market. Say does your planet have any special crops or fauna that might be hunted? Of course hunting reserves aren't a requirement, but I believe they truly might spark interest from Stoinians if you had them."
Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"Serida doesn't seek to become an industrial planet to begin with. We are but one of the thousands of worlds in the New Territories. Our economy is based on the agricultural sector, and so we export most of our crops and meat to the industralized worlds, who in turn export their goods to us"
"Our farmers harvest lots of products, particularly grains and beef. Serida's wheat is used locally to brew the beer that I told you about. Other than that, we don't farm anything special. Our mineral deposits are average at best. We hunt local game, and it's mighty fun doing it, but it's nothing special in the grand scheme of things. Is the Stoinian Kingdom interested in a humble planet that is only notable for farming wheat for export and holding a planetwide beef cooking contest?" Klaest was being self-depreciating by Ryccian standards, but he was being cunning, if not risky. He was aware of the Stoinians' simple tastes, and thus tried to portray Serida as a humble world with modest desires, nothing like the outlandish and arrogant Core the Chancellor had seen thus far. Perhaps this could go somewhere, or maybe the Chancellor would lose interest and stop talking to him. It was a risky gamble, but time can only tell.
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 Chancellor smiled. He knew a humble man when he saw one, some Stoinian ethnicities were quite known for it. Regardless of the fact that they want to industrialize or not, this Ryccian subculture was a fan of hunting. Something that would be considered taboo in other key Ryccian areas. Klaest was a commoner from what he gather and he would roll with it.
"Oh your people are a fan of hunting? Well so are we good friend, people would like a calm hunting trip on a humble Ryccian world. Our people would gladly come visit your planet. Of course that depends on whether you want us there or not." "Now you may not be as driven like us to industrialize, but I am sure the Stoinian Star Kingdom would like to benefit economically from all Ryccian planets. Including the more humble of them." He then waved his hands so that he could come closer so the other senators couldn't hear. He whispered in Klaest's ear. "Besides, I don't think our people would like to only see the arrogant core Ryccians. Humble Ryccians are a good change of scenery." He then turned to the rest of the senators and while doing so he saw his King waving to come to him. "Now gentlemen, I believe one of your Ministers is asking for me. So I will have to leave you to it. Now take good care, will you? And don't drink too much of your wine or beer. Or you might have to use that dreadful rose liquid of yours. 'Til next time senators." Sheridan than discussed with some of the Ryccian Ministers about certain details while waiting for the next part of the ball to commence. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
The politicians of the Empire became acquaintanced with the Stoinian higher-ups. Whilst the politicians from wealthier worlds boasted of their opulence and their magnificent economies, the Stoinians could not help but take heed to the call their roots screamed inside their minds, for they enjoyed the company of those politicians from more modest regions.
More events passed, and a final conference was called. It was a formality, for both sides were about to sign a deal formalizing the conditions of trade, migration and diplomacy between the two nations. Strangely for the Ryccian Empire, and at the Stoinian Star Kingdom's request, the treaty was written in paper, an outdated material no longer commonly used for writing. However, the Ryccians insisted that the paper had to be of the highest quality and incredibly expensive in order to look good in front of their citizens, as signing a treaty in common paper would be seen as backwards and even a bit disrespectful. The two parties signed their own copies and handed them to the other in order for them to sign. For the Ryccian side, the Chancellor signed first, followed by the Emperor, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of the Interior and, in a surprise twist, the Empress Dowager, as she wished to honour the late internationalist Emperor's memory by signing in his stead. Then came the time for a brief remark for the press. The Ryccian Chancellor spoke first. "Ladies and gentlemen, today we have signed a historic document. The text laid therein regulates the relations between our two great states. Whilst it may appear modest to some now, I wish to share a Velpan proverb for those who are concerned: 'those who tread carefully and patiently in the forest shall hunt most excellently'. It is my belief that this agreement shall be adequate, and it is the hope of the Empire that this acts as a foundation for a prosperous and beneficial relationship. I now give the word to the Stoinian delegation to address the audience with a brief remark if they so desire"
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)
"My dear Ryccian friends, as you just witnessed this historic moment, I think I can say with certainty that a new era is upon us. One where long lost brothers have come together again and want to engage in conversation again. For they have been apart a long time from each other and thus some aspect may seem alien to the other. Such has time forged the two brothers into different people, but one thing the certainly do have in common. They both are willing to set aside their differences and start again to build a new productive relationship. Our peoples are to some extent brothers, we share the Terran species and the same goal. That goal is of course peace. We wish the same peace you have lived for a millennia, but not just for our nation, but for the rest of the sector. This is a new beginning, an era of peace and prosperity not just for our people, but for all our people. I hope that from now on we can embrace each other as friends. Thank you."
Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
Daonlathas, Ryccian Empire
Skyline The Stoinian King, his wife and his Chancellor were, under the cover of secrecy, hurried into a luxury yacht lent by a Ryccian diplomat in order to observe the Empire's capital from afar and without attracting much attention. The High Diplomat of Vurbenta greeted the King and his small entourage personally in his ship before departing. "Your Majesties, Your Excellency, it is an honour to have you present on my personal ship. I am the High Diplomatic Chief of Vurbenta, Carl William Joseph Honorius Trustien Charlotte-Imperial Arvoyant, Duke in Constantinople and Baronet in Arvoyant, and I am pleased to make your acquaintance" "As I have been made aware of your derision towards organic servants, I have brought my personal service droids to assist you in anything you desire. Please, help yourself to any foodstuffs or confectionaries I have on my ship. You need only tell the droids and they shall retrieve the items for you. In short, make yourselves comfortable. Now, if you shall excuse me, I must direct the pilot to depart and make the necessary arrangements to jump to hyperspace" Despite the Stoinians frowning upon personal servants, the diplomat brought his own. He was granting enough respect to his guests, but he did not deem it fit to please them excessively by adopting their ways. As Constantinople and Daonlathas were incredibly close to each other, the hyperspace trip itself lasted only a few minutes. There it was, the jewel of the Core, the beating heart of the Empire, the planet that saw the origin of this country...Daonlathas. Carl took out a newfangled device that began to split itself into fourteen floating sticks. Ten began to arrange themselves into hand-like configurations whilst the remaining four generated a screen of a sort the Stoinians had never seen before. It was a neurally-controlled device, and thus Carl was commanding it with his brain. In this screen, the diplomat was checking the status of his ship and the interstellar map to make certain that they had arrived. He then proceeded to search for the digital material he was going to utilize for this trip. "Your Majesties, Your Excellency, I am pleased to announce that we have arrived at the capital of our Empire, Daonlathas. We shall commence the trip in a few, for we must get closer to the planet"
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 Stoinians were pleased with the friendliness of the diplomat. He seemed more open than some other diplomats Berrocal had faced.
A robot? What was the need for living servants than? Organic servant the tone was appalling! Clearly this decadence is spread over all races in Ryccia! They however refused to use the robotic servants as they had a disdain for such machines, but they stayed quite during the jump. Though they were taken by surprise of the glowing blue sea they found themselves in. Was it another dimension, the possibility had arisen for the Velutarians might have used something similar. One of the mysteries the Stoinians hadn't yet figured out by now. It would take some time before it would be deciphered, but all in good time. Then they exited hyperspace and they didn't know what to expect. The Chancellor spoke up in astonishment. "So your whole planet is already encased in an entire city?" Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"Ah, yes, the capital is covered in an urban agglomeration. Daonlathas was the first world of the Empire, and thus it has grown over the several milleniae of our nation's existence to this state. 2.2 trillion beings reside in this world, the most populous stellar body in the Empire and, as far as we aware, all the known sector. As the homeworld of our human species, the planet's populace is majority-human, albeit sizable non-human minorities do exist due to Daonlathas' importance to our country. Does your country possess a similar world to ours?"
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 Chancellor answered.
"Something like that. Cornucopia is a trade hub and is the closest planet like your capital we have to your capital. It has eight Spire Cities, which act as space elevators and the rest of the city is built around it. Though it only covers 40% of the planet, it has 750 billion people on it. At this rate we might overtake your capital in a few centuries. Though let us hope there won't be need for competition then. So is the city built in multiple layers like ours? Or do you have different techniques?" As they got closer they became more and more amazed by the sight. The future of Cornucopia looked bright if it was to follow Daonlathas in its footsteps. Now it definitely showed potential. Glowing lights began to appear, though it still remained a mystery what those could be. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"City layers? Hmm, not in particular. I have not heard of such an architectural phenomenon. Due to the concerns of safety and transportation, it is not my belief that we possess any spire cities of such magnitude"
The floating screen indicated that they were about to descend on Daonlathas' atmosphere. The luxury yacht entered the planet and the Stoinians began to see the city's landscape. Carl kept looking at the map in his screen, which had transitioned into a planetary map due to their location. "Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, we are now seeing the Colegia District, a section of the planet renowned for its prestigious universities. The Imperial Academy, considered by many to be the best institution of higher education in all of our territories, should be coming into view"
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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