Total War 2250

[Eldan]

((Hey, I have an endgame plan too. You have to plan ahead.))

[Greystone]

oh, I have an end game PLAN, but this is bordering on the insane.

[Pumpkin3.1415]

(C'mon, there's no way Greystone doesn't have a plan...that's just not how the game works.)

[Greystone]

I mean, DUH!

I, ironically, was getting ready to send it to Odin.

I sent one....

[Eldan]

Yeah, I already sent mine too.

[Greystone]

Wait...Eldan....do you actually live in Zurich?

[Eldan]

Not live, just study. Why?

[Greystone]

errr....did you READ any of the first game?

[RationalGoblin]

(OOC_...That seems a little psychotic.)

(OOC:Thats the entire point. HAHAHAHA.)

[Eldan]

Nope. I always intended to, but never got round to doing it.

[Greystone]

Well, lets just say horrible this happened in Switzerland, which culminated in Mind Control in Zurich followed by mass suicide.

(and it was mine and the NRE's fault)

[Eldan]

Oh, that. Well, I won't be round then, it's too far in the future

[Greystone]

....I just found it intensly ironic

[LongVin]

Digging up the Past

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Somewhere in Croatia...

The Inquisitors dug through the ground around the old abandoned safe house with hand shovels. Fear of breaking their objective prevented them from using mechanized equipment and the sensitive nature of the target made it impossible for them to conscript local labor to do the digging. They had to do it the old fashioned way.

Many hours and many holes later they found their prize. Pulling the chest from the ground they greedily wrung their hands as the rusted padlock was smashed away. Mixed in with the mundane contents was a weapon of unimaginable power, they missed the oppurtunity to use it in the last war and it had been lost for nearly a century but now it was theirs again to use for the glory of the God-Emperor and to secure supreme military dominance.

They quickly wrapped up the weapon carefuly making sure not to damage it as they carted it away to the nearest Inquisition stronghold. It was a good day indeed.

[Greystone]

Meeting of three, no spying (that means ya'll with a high spy)

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As the NRE and Niten shuttles near the base, several squadrens of fighters create a screen around them, making it nigh impossible for anyone to hit them.

As they dock and exit they are greeted by a squad of ebony armored Supreme Shadows, who bow as the Consul and Emperor disembark.

Regenisis greets them "Greetings" she is feminine, but her voice is masked by a mask. She is dressed in sleek black leather, her face covered "If you will follow me"

[Pumpkin3.1415]

Meetin' Tyme

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From the ship bearing the Niten flag steps a man of simply colossal size. His steps echo throughout the antechamber as he exits the craft. In his hands, he hefts a strange bladed weapon with an orb on the opposite end. His armor thrums with power, which competes with the breathing sounds of the suit's breathing mask. After a moment, he motions for his master, who walks briskly from his ship. A slight man, his dress and overall appearance betrays a regal bearing.

"Thank you, Benkei. And thank you, madam hostess. I am honored to be here."

[Greystone]

mt

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Regenisis inclines her head "Emperor, it is an honor to meet you"

[LongVin]

Meeting

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The Imperial shuttle sets down in the docking bay, the hatchway of the door emblazoned with the Crest of the God-Emperor surrounded by the laurel crown symbolizing the office of the Consul. Emerging from the opening hatch are four armored Imperial soldiers who quickly secure the ramp. Behind them follows Consul Manzoli and his personal advisors including a black uniformed Inquisitor.

"Thank you, Regenis. It is an honor to be here."

[Greystone]

Meeting

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Regenisis nods her head slightly at the consul "Now gentlemen, if you don't mind, please follow me"

She leads their way through several confusingly twisted hallways until they reach a bulkhead hatch, she opens it to reveal a comfortable lounge "I will ask that all others, including my own guards wait here, the meeting to be in the adjacent room, for our ears only"

[LongVin]

Meeting

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"Of course" Motioning towards the retinue they stop and wait in the waiting area as the Consul enters into the meeting room with the Emperor and the Regenis.

[RationalGoblin]

Heavily Encoded Message to Machine Technocracy, Opus Dei, and Papacy

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The Technocracy, Opus Dei, Papacy. I come to you with not concrete proof, but a hunch that a powerful alliance is going to start, consisting of at least three nations. I have reason to believe that this alliance will not help humanity.

You are the nations I can trust the most. Will you join me in an private alliance, until I can figure out who the conspirators are, and then make the alliance formal?

[Pumpkin3.1415]

Meeting

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Benkei lets loose a low growl, however he is silenced when Minamoto places a single hand on his shoulder.

"Now now, Benkei...you can trust them. They wouldn't be foolish enough to try anything.

Please, hostess, lead the way."

[Greystone]

Meeting

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The long mahagony table is bedecked with delicacies worthy of a royal guest, but Regenisis ignores it, keeping her mask on "Now I believe we are here to discuss an alliance of sorts...correct?"

[Pumpkin3.1415]

Meeting

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"That is what I was led to believe. The other factions think us some variety of monsters or warmongers. We are distrusted, unliked, and I would say generally looked down on by the other nations."

[LongVin]

Meeting

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Taking a seat at the table and getting himself organized the Consul responds "Yes, a triple alliance between our three respective nations."

[Greystone]

Meeting

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Agreed, I think we must do two things. One, actually prove them that we are not as unmoral as they say and Two defend from their inevitable attempt to squash us out"

[LongVin]

Meeting

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"Yes, it is our belief that there is a concerted effort by other parties to eliminate all three of us. We are also subject to a constant slander campaign by the other nations."

[Pumpkin3.1415]

Meeting

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"I would hope our morality would be proven by our actions...yes, we've done things to warrant distrust, but it should not be difficult to make strides to leave those pasts behind.

As for defending ourselves, that is the aspect I am truthfully least concerned with..."

[Greystone]

Meeting

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Regenisis turms her head and sounds grimly amused "Hell, Consul we;ve slandered each other already, if not publically. Do not count out the fact that together Yggdrissil, the Papacy, and the UNE may be able to wipe us out, if we are not ready.

ow, what shall we put in this treaty?

[Pumpkin3.1415]

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"Non-aggression, mutual defense, naturally.

Other than that, I think some sort of trade agreements, as I would think some factions would refuse trading with us after signing such a pact. We could possibly put in a clause about technology trading as well, as what defends one would do best to shield us all..."