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<div style="font-weight:normal;line-height:1.6;">Empire Storyline</div> | <div style="font-weight:normal;line-height:1.6;">Empire Storyline</div> | ||
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A directive from Ji Young-Joo, emissary of the Emperor | |||
The sun strikes twice upon the pendulum of fate this day, Explorers! Though we may have conceded the research of Organic Quantum to the Federation, we need but watch from afar as they and the Union fail to use it to its fullest effect! They will foolishly only distribute it to those in need, or spread it throughout their entire faction. No, we Imperials will use our artifact, and the divine wisdom it grants our Emperor – may he outlive the stars – to determine who is worthy to bear such augmentations. | The sun strikes twice upon the pendulum of fate this day, Explorers! Though we may have conceded the research of Organic Quantum to the Federation, we need but watch from afar as they and the Union fail to use it to its fullest effect! They will foolishly only distribute it to those in need, or spread it throughout their entire faction. No, we Imperials will use our artifact, and the divine wisdom it grants our Emperor – may he outlive the stars – to determine who is worthy to bear such augmentations. | ||
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But we must also consider the direct implications: every moment that we spend under the thumb of these trade restrictions is a moment where the Federation gains an advantage over us. They are undoubtedly better equipped to deal with these restrictions than we or the Union. Naturally, our innate superiority means we are by no means suffering to the extent that those lawless scum are, but it cannot be denied that Empire would stand to benefit in the event the restrictions were lifted. The fallacious reports of invisible assailants in the Empire have begun permeating even the Inner Rim of the Empire; we shall need all our judicial might to put those rumours to rest. | But we must also consider the direct implications: every moment that we spend under the thumb of these trade restrictions is a moment where the Federation gains an advantage over us. They are undoubtedly better equipped to deal with these restrictions than we or the Union. Naturally, our innate superiority means we are by no means suffering to the extent that those lawless scum are, but it cannot be denied that Empire would stand to benefit in the event the restrictions were lifted. The fallacious reports of invisible assailants in the Empire have begun permeating even the Inner Rim of the Empire; we shall need all our judicial might to put those rumours to rest. | ||
But now, I bring before you an even more tantalizing prospect. The lethality of the Ojin-Kai is well-documented, and though both factions have formidable military strength, I have gathered from our Mendacian Division that one of the Union councilmembers | But now, I bring before you an even more tantalizing prospect. The lethality of the Ojin-Kai is well-documented, and though both factions have formidable military strength, I have gathered from our Mendacian Division that one of the Union councilmembers recently slain in a prolonged skirmish with the Ojin-Kai. What’s more, the Oracle is singing songs of certain death for this day, Imperials. Perhaps we might not only determine the fate of the Empire with this vote, but for its enemies as well. | ||
The question then becomes, of the Open Palm of the Gamayun, and the 2nd-ranked Valkyrie of the Federation, who poses the largest potential future threat to the Empire? | The question then becomes, of the Open Palm of the Gamayun, and the 2nd-ranked Valkyrie of the Federation, who poses the largest potential future threat to the Empire? | ||
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Comm from Aish Fenix, Union member and Vox representative | |||
Hello, Comrades. Not quite sure how I feel about the outcome of the last vote, to be honest with you. To use Organic Quantum to shield ourselves is one thing, but this… Trust the Federation to take a method of protection and turn it into some sort of weapon. We might be heading down a dangerous path here, Explorers – it’s times like these when I find myself wishing we could get an Oracle of our own. | Hello, Comrades. Not quite sure how I feel about the outcome of the last vote, to be honest with you. To use Organic Quantum to shield ourselves is one thing, but this… Trust the Federation to take a method of protection and turn it into some sort of weapon. We might be heading down a dangerous path here, Explorers – it’s times like these when I find myself wishing we could get an Oracle of our own. | ||
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Anyway, that’s none of my business. My business is carrying these mercenaries back to the Bastion so we can finally put them to justice before the Vox. Looks like there’ll be more than enough space too, with the trade restrictions finally put to rest. Good night, councilmembers, and oh – you’re welcome, by the way. | Anyway, that’s none of my business. My business is carrying these mercenaries back to the Bastion so we can finally put them to justice before the Vox. Looks like there’ll be more than enough space too, with the trade restrictions finally put to rest. Good night, councilmembers, and oh – you’re welcome, by the way. | ||
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Cillian Mercer and the assembled Union fleets have already made their way back to Union space. Initial intelligence operations on the Federation’s side have confirmed that all the Heka-α1 facilities on Vargas have been completely removed. However, the destruction inflicted on Vargas by the battle was immense, so much so that it will take the planet several full cycles to return to its full function. The Federation has not issued an official response to this development yet, but several councilmembers have already expressed their intent to impose repercussions on the Union for these actions. | Cillian Mercer and the assembled Union fleets have already made their way back to Union space. Initial intelligence operations on the Federation’s side have confirmed that all the Heka-α1 facilities on Vargas have been completely removed. However, the destruction inflicted on Vargas by the battle was immense, so much so that it will take the planet several full cycles to return to its full function. The Federation has not issued an official response to this development yet, but several councilmembers have already expressed their intent to impose repercussions on the Union for these actions. | ||
As for the discovery of these “manufactured blips” in the Nexus’ communication network, it was recently discovered that the Shard sent from Federation space into the Empire originated from one of the planets surrounding Vargas, Sybill-3. The time of this shipment coincided with another of | As for the discovery of these “manufactured blips” in the Nexus’ communication network, it was recently discovered that the Shard sent from Federation space into the Empire originated from one of the planets surrounding Vargas, Sybill-3. The time of this shipment coincided with another of said blips. The question remains: who is causing minor interruptions in the Nexus network? And for what purpose? | ||
After confirming with President Kim Lee and Grant Ipsen on board the | After confirming with President Kim Lee and Grant Ipsen on board the Howitzer, the Universal Council has determined that the trade restrictions will be lifted in a few days’ time. Fleets and units along the borders of each faction will be able to return to their own space, and extensive vetting procedures will no longer be necessary. | ||
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