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The Horizon Casino

http://www.silentrequiem.net/angelus/images/tranquilhorizons.jpg

Model: Tranquil Horizons
Manufacturer: The Archai Collective of Angelus


Length: 18 km
Height: 4.8 km
Width: 9.7 km

Powerplant: {classified}
Drivesystem: FarJump {classified}
Sublight Drivesystem: SuperV 238 Xtra Ion Pulse
Construct/Mind: Bellagio


Crew: 2,900
Passengers: (in addition to crew): 47,100


Standard Compliment:
Mirror-class Transports: 100


Armor: Ferro-Ceramic
Weapons: (4) Omnirange Heavy Ion Cannons, {8} Omnirange Pulse Laser battieries

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The Horizon Casino is a fully-stocked hotel/casino designed for the pleasure and entertainment of the casino's patrons. With over two miles of ship filled with all of the pleasures and decadence that a patron might dream of, the Horizon's only goal is to please her guests. The ship has 412 pools, 40,000 standard staterooms, 6,900 suites, 100 Executive Penthouses, 912 stages, 12 resturants, 28 viewing rooms/solariums, and 41 theaters with the latest films from all over known space.

The Horizon is truely the premiere establishment for all of your entertainment needs. Classified as a five-star hotel by the Earthspace Hotel and Casino Organization, the Horizon is recognized as one of the leading establishments when it comes to providing for its customers, clients, guests, and patrons.

Underneath the impeccable leadership of Automata Bellagio (http://www.silentrequiem.net/angelus/images/bellagio.jpg) and backed by the impressive Archai Collective of Angelus (http://www.silentrequiem.net/angelus), the Horizon is also the leader in providing for the safety of its guests. Each guest is carefully and discreetly scanned before they come on board, and hefty Guardian units are on hand 24/7 to provide constant internal security. The ship itself is designed using the latest in Angelic technology, not only in interior design and FarJump engines, but in armor plating and weapons systems as well. Not only that, but the Horizon is accompanied at all times by two Raptor-class gunships, and is in constant communication with the Angelic WorldDisc.

In the event that anything unfortunate should happen, the Horizon is ready with 12 fully-equipped sickbays, and up-to-date medical technology. 42 doctors are always on duty, and they will provide for everything from a simple knee scrape to a complete surgical proceedure. You are in safe hands with the Horizon Casino.

Further Information and images (http://www.silentrequiem.net/angelus/horizoncasino.html)

OOC: Is my wine to be served?

I would love to go.

ooc:

After negotiations are finished, Loire wine will be served on the Casino.

ooc:

After negotiations are finished, Loire wine will be served on the Casino. Were is this casino? How can I get there? What will I need to do?

The Casino is currently travelling on an extended Venus-Terra-Oort-Terra-Venus route, a trip taking a leisurely pace of 12 weeks round-trip. However, guests can arrive and depart at any time, with transportation provided, or available docking procedures for transportation from other nations.

The trip will feature magnificent views of every planet within the Sol system, with the exception of Mercury. It will also provide a stopover in the Asteroid Belt and the Oort cloud.

The Casino is currently travelling on an extended Venus-Terra-Oort-Terra-Venus route, a trip taking a leisurely pace of 12 weeks round-trip. However, guests can arrive and depart at any time, with transportation provided, or available docking procedures for transportation from other nations.

The trip will feature magnificent views of every planet within the Sol system, with the exception of Mercury. It will also provide a stopover in the Asteroid Belt and the Oort cloud. I'LL MEET YA THERE! I'll get to ya when you are near Mars.

ooc:

Just a post to confirm that the HC is run by me.

(tag)

"I dont see why this needs to be done, in any case.", the Deputy Chairman frowned. "Our Gambling Industry is many times larger and stronger than that of the Angelans. If you ask me, it would be a waste of investment."

"A waste, you say?" Chairman Arex Sylelvia rose from the table. He gave a glance out of the window, looking down on Khenala Prime's Avenue of Light from the 120th story of the Ragol Casino. From here, he could see Avenue alight with activity, brighter at night than it was in the day. It was Khenala Prime's entertainment Capital, and the lifeblood of its Gambling and Tourism Industries. And as Chairman of the Khenalian Gaming Conglomerate, he ruled it all.

Turning back to the table full of executives, he took on a serious face. "Gentlemen, nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, while it is true that we have a Gambling industry many times larger than that of the Angelans, this... "Space Casino", for lack of a better description, is the single largest threat to our market share that we have faced to date. We have enough to deal with the industries of Cetaganda and Karmabaijan without having to worry about the comeuppance of the Angelans."

"Then why dont we just buy them out?", replied an especially plump man, seated at the table with them. He was dressed in fine leathers and adorned with various jewelry, as if trying to scream at the world of the riches he possessed. "We could absorb it into our own, and turn it into a grand moneymaker. Even better that it would be free from Government Taxes by not being placed in Khenala itself."

Arex scoffed. "Don't be a fool. The Angelans know what they have, and would be loathe to give it up so easily. No, my friends, we must get someone inside. We must find out its secrets, and incorporate it into our own business. And we must make it less expensive. That, gentlemen, is the only way to compete. We must make the Horizon Casino obsolete."

The plump man spoke up again. "And how would you propose we do so? Walk up to the Angelans and ask to dissect it?"

"Of course not. We send someone in, under the guise of a customer, and simply allow them to observe its workings. Then we devise a way to make something better, and we drive the Angelans out of the gambling business."

"You are forgetting one thing." A tall man, completely bald and wearing dark shades replied, a trace of concern lacing his voice. "Angelus is a close Khenalian ally. If the Angelans found that we had...ill intentions, they could notify the Government and--"

"It will not come to that.", the Chairman interjected. "The Angelans will only see a patron of their Casino. Nothing more, nothing less. He will not be armed, or have surveilance equipment, or anything of the sort. He will simply attend, spend, and learn. And with the information he gathers, we will improve. We cannot remain static. To do so will spell our doom, and the collapse of our industry. This plan will not fail."

edit: corrected gramattical error

CEO Kargaah gets wind of the Horizon Casino invite, and begins packing with all haste. "Hot damn! If that doesn't get my shares in that flying dice-fest soaring skyward, i'll eat my coat!" With that said, he dons his coat and picks up his bags. He directs his aid to wire the Horizon Casino with his intention of joining up.


"CEO Kargaah announces that, aboard his personal cruiser, he will rendezvous with you at coordinates (XYZ) near Martian Space. His excitement is great at this journey."

"Why send me?" John Mackine of the 101th Manslayer squadron puzzled. The high Minister of Finance sighed "Because no one else can remember things like you can John, and this mission could make or break our fiscal years for the next decade""I've explianed it to you many, many times.""Besides you need a break, that last case of your's really put you off."mused His royal Highness the all wise Emperor Joe Richarsono."I've been emperor since the Empire started almost five hundred years ago, And I've never seen a good agent that didn't need a little working vacation to put them back on top. I hand selected you because I trust you will be able to pull it off without anyone knowing.""Thank you Your all wise Emperor." John wispered(Because anything louder is a crime when directly speaking to the Emperor.)"Now, if you will look at the screen, Your mission is get abord the Casino, find out who it's backers are, who it's managers are, and and the inner workings and blueprints for the place. We have posted a spy as a chef(I can change that) by the name of Drayson Chan." spoke Oka Head of Millitary intel""The guy that worked the Arms depo code swipe?" asked Joey "Yes him, anyway you are not to do anything with or near, or ever remotely related to him unless it is absoluty necessary."" Get your stuff and meet me in terminal six at Draco airport at 3pm."

Laguna Loire, CEO of Loire Wine Co., arrives in the main hall. As a smile crosses his face from the beauty of the ship, he takes his jacket off as well as his tie. He simply hated being formal.

"May I play some cards while I wait for Mr. Bellagio?" he asked a man who nodded yes. Laguna sat down at a table and promptly won his first game. "Must be my lucky day," he said smirking.

http://www.fflegacy.com/ff8/images/ff8-laguna.jpg
Laguna Loire
Director of Loire Wine Co.

* Main hall, 4:30 pm Galactic time*

John sighed. This ship was a beauty. The hanger gleamed like a gigantic mirrior. The casino was filled with the sweet sounds of classical music, happy gamblers and sore losers."Your coat sir?" a servernt asked." No I'll just take it to my room.". He eyed the servent and found she had a K-bar hidden in her shoe."Interesting, the servents are guards but for who?" John mused.

ooc: I'm getting to this, I promise... The past couple of days have been hellish for me, and I'm slowly getting back on track.

"May I play some cards while I wait for Mr. Bellagio?" he asked a man who nodded yes. Laguna sat down at a table and promptly won his first game. "Must be my lucky day," he said smirking. *
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A soft clap sounds behind him, and Bellagio strides up, a sort of half-smile curving the corners of his lips. "Well done, Mr. Loire. It definitely must be your day. Might I suggest you trying your hands at Five-Hold? I think that that'd be more of a game you would enjoy..."*
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He offers a broader smile, and then extends his hand in greetings. "Automata-Designate Bellagio, at your service. I must say that the only pleasure greater than finally meeting you in person, is the latest deal brokered between our two companies." He grins. "Shall we retire to my office and talk a little business over a glass of Our latest import?"*

"CEO Kargaah announces that, aboard his personal cruiser, he will rendezvous with you at coordinates (XYZ) near Martian Space. His excitement is great at this journey."*
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The massive Casino swings through space, finally broadcasting a message to the Martian nations.*
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###BEGIN TRANSMISSION###
~>Route: Automata Bellagio - Angelus Mainframe - Martian Nations
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{We are on an approach vector for Mars. We will be accepting the arrival}
{of new guests at 0900 Terran Standard, and graciously await your patronage.}
{Tickets are also now available, and can be purchased...}
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~>Route closed
###END TRANSMISSION###

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http://www.silentrequiem.net/angelus/images/bellagio2.jpg (http://www.silentrequiem.net/angelus/horizoncasino.html)
Automata Bellagio
CEO, The Horizon Casino (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67228&highlight=)


http://www.silentrequiem.net/triumvirate/images/trium_insig.gif (http://www.silentrequiem.net/triumvirate/)
Membership: Triumvirate of Yut, Ur Trade Pact, Deus Ex Humana Consortium

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"Good food, great rooms, and a content of hidden guards. Whats not to like?" John thought" Oh yeah the fact that this place seems to have it's power core hidden away, I've arttacted the notice of the local guards aboard by asking were the ships engines are, and I still can't find out who really runs this place." He sighed. Bellagio seemed like a good place to start but he was busy loseing all of his money to that Loire fellow." What a second, Loire! Loire of Loire Wine Co! Loire had millions. He had the richest wine company outside Sol. Loire was here to buy the casino. It made sense because people love to drink wine when they are gambleing. And gamblers belived in the stupidest things when it came to luck. Particular shoes, shirts, angles to the doorway and wine were some of the things they belived in." John was estatic. But how to use this information? "Perhaps the guards have lost intrest in me. I'll go look for the bridge and scoop that out."....

Present Shijni steps on board The Horizon Casino. He looks at it carefuly. He thinks "What a dirty place in EvangelionAngel with would be baned. He walks of tring to find some way to savertared the The Horizon Casino

Present Shijni steps on board The Horizon Casino. He looks at it carefuly. He thinks "What a dirty place in EvangelionAngel with would be baned. He walks of tring to find some way to savertared the The Horizon CasinoOOC: What?

IC: *Bridge*

John looked around. "Impressive isnt it?" A voice asked arrogently. John turned around and saw the servent that had greeted him earlier. She got into a combat stance, K-bar drawn."You have exactly two seconds to surrender and leave this room peacefully. If you do not comply I will kill you." " Not exactly what I'd call a being a good host" He retorted. "Yeah well.." She collased from the blow on her neck. " Threating to stab me and sleeping on the job, you're not getting a tip." He draged her to a nearby colset and took her knife then put a bottle of brandy in it's place.

"May I play some cards while I wait for Mr. Bellagio?" he asked a man who nodded yes. Laguna sat down at a table and promptly won his first game. "Must be my lucky day," he said smirking. *
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A soft clap sounds behind him, and Bellagio strides up, a sort of half-smile curving the corners of his lips. "Well done, Mr. Loire. It definitely must be your day. Might I suggest you trying your hands at Five-Hold? I think that that'd be more of a game you would enjoy..."*
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He offers a broader smile, and then extends his hand in greetings. "Automata-Designate Bellagio, at your service. I must say that the only pleasure greater than finally meeting you in person, is the latest deal brokered between our two companies." He grins. "Shall we retire to my office and talk a little business over a glass of Our latest import?"*

Laguna smiles elegantly.

"Perhaps it would be best. I've just been accepted into the Orion International Stock Exchange (http://s3.invisionfree.com/stockexchange/index.php?act=idx)."

http://www.fflegacy.com/ff8/images/ff8-laguna.jpg
Laguna Loire
Director of Loire Wine Co.

deleted by poster.

The personal cruiser of CEO Kargaah of Hreer Weapon Works, and unofficial Trade Minister of all Sakkra meets with the Horizon Casino at the appointed rendezvous point.

A small shuttle deaprts the cruiser and docks with the Horizon Casino, and the CEO steps outof the airlock, a massive unlit cigar clamped in his serrated teeth. Wearing an iridescent cloak of deep blue, he surveys the area. "Very nice. My compliments to the technicians and architects of this fine establishment."

He trods into the casino area, and snatches up a drink from a passing wait-person. Sipping at it slowly, he observes the various people gambling, visions of increasing stock values swimming in his head.

http://www.5amfunnies.com/sakkra/Character/Ghaar.JPG
CEO Kargaah
Hreer Weapon Works

(deat)

OOC: Joe, I hate to break it to you, but the "bridge" is a featureless ovoid room with five pedestals. On these five pedestals rest the physical command shells of Automata Bellagio, Vx1, V13, G2, and a temporary shell for Omicron Blu. The "real" bridge is in Cspace, and thus unaccessable by non-Angels.*
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Furthermore, unless you can survive in an airless vacuum without a pressure suit, or some way to keep yourself warm, the ovoid bridge is barred to you.*
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A wonderful way to restrict organics from entering sensative areas is to keep the areas without life-support systems, and unpressurized.*
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In fact, most Angelic ships have no life-support systems whatsoever, or any artificial atmostphere or gravity. Thusly, hull breaches are not that big of a deal, and it saves in power use, and space.*
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Stealing tech from Angelus is neigh unto impossible, and if it was done, would be met with a rather rapid response from Angelus' military.*
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Bellagio nods. "Interesting. I hope it works out for you. Right this way please...." He motions towards a door on the far wall, almost concealed behind a massive Guardian Unit. He leads him over to the door, and the Guardian steps aside to allow them to pass through the sliding door. *
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Inside is a long hallway, leading off to various offices and to the vaults for the Casino. Bellagio passes a few, and then turns a corner. "The Casino operates at all hours to better facilitate customer satisfaction. Furthermore, We are in constant communication with the WorldBanc on Terra, keeping track of global accounts and currency exchange. Any and all of our patrons can transfer funds from their accounts, regardless of where we are in the System."
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He stops before a simple-looking metal door with "Bellagio" written*in ornate gold and black letters.
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http://www.silentrequiem.net/angelus/bellagio.gif
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The door slides open as they approach, and Bellagio steps out of the way. "After you, my friend."*
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OOC: I'm getting to you, Sakkra...

OOC: Joe, I hate to break it to you, but the "bridge" is a featureless ovoid room with five pedestals. On these five pedestals rest the physical command shells of Automata Bellagio, Vx1, V13, G2, and a temporary shell for Omicron Blu. The "real" bridge is in Cspace, and thus unaccessable by non-Angels.*
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Furthermore, unless you can survive in an airless vacuum without a pressure suit, or some way to keep yourself warm, the ovoid bridge is barred to you.*
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A wonderful way to restrict organics from entering sensative areas is to keep the areas without life-support systems, and unpressurized.*
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In fact, most Angelic ships have no life-support systems whatsoever, or any artificial atmostphere or gravity. Thusly, hull breaches are not that big of a deal, and it saves in power use, and space.*
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Stealing tech from Angelus is neigh unto impossible, and if it was done, would be met with a rather rapid response from Angelus' military.* First off what is an Angelus? Angels? Close even? Second, my people would have died thousand of times were it not that were chosen of the great Godzilla, The great tower of green and flame, the mightest of all creatures. His blood runs through our veins. Vacum? No problem. Lack of atmosphere? Don't make me laugh. Gravity? For the weak.Besides I'm not going to steal it, I'm going to copy it and make more then one casino. I'll run you out of bussness.

IC: John ran intell he hit a wall. " Where is the brigde? Then he remembered. "There is no brigde because this is a Angelus ship! Great now what!."" Wait second I can just find an air lock and climb on the ship intel I reach the engines, then go from there." He ran off to find one.

He trods into the casino area, and snatches up a drink from a passing wait-person. Sipping at it slowly, he observes the various people gambling, visions of increasing stock values swimming in his head.*
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The noise of someone clearing his throat alerts the Sakkran that he is no longer alone. He turns, and another of Bellagio's avatars stands respectfully behind him.*
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"Greetings, Sir. Welcome to my Casino." He smiles slightly and*motions towards the main casino floor that stretches far and wide around them. "This is Deck One, where most of the gaming is done. However, the further decks include many other forms of entertainment, including several opera houses and theatrical stages. We are currently hosting the lovely Dread Dominion soprano Maria Castellani singing in "I Want to be Your Canary", the famous Castillian opera. Furthermore, the Iraqstani Imperial Players are also performing the great tragedy of "Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare."
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He shrugs slightly and begins walking alongside the large Sakkran in a kind of meandering tour of Deck One. "We are most pleased that you have come to pay my ship a visit, and I assume that you'll be taking advantage of sponsorship/stock holding? We have not yet begun trading on the open market, but We are working on a deal to sell shares through the Orion Stock Exchange."*
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OOC: Angelus is a machine state, with not a single citizen that is not an AI automata, connected to the Mainframe. Everything is "automated", and quite well-hidden from outsiders. Furthermore, "copying" is the same as "stealing", and using Angelic technology without Our consent is an easy way to get yourself beat down.*
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IC: A few minutes later, two massive Guardian Units (http://www.silentrequiem.net/angelus/guardian.html) step into the path of the Envoy from Emperor Joe, their smooth black armor gleeming dully in the flourescent lighting.
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A moment passes, and then one of the dangerous-looking automatas begins to speak, its voice deep machine resonance. We are sorry, sir, but you are currently in a restricted area. Any further advancement into this area will result in an immediate ejection from the Casino. We will be most honored to escort you back to the public areas. The automata motions down the hallway with the more humanlike of his two arms. Right this way, please sir.