10-01-2004, 12:04
(OOC: ppl are free to do what they want IC. Act as the press from your country, whatever.)
As "Unity", the national anthem of the Commonwealth, fades on its dying notes, a man in a black suit steps forward, taking his place before the podium.
"My friends, my countrymen, guests from abroad, I welcome you to my homeland, and to this meeting. Today is a very special day. Today, we unveil that which has the power to unify the world! Created here beneath the caring wing of my government, beneath my own two watchful eyes, the Vidrian Drug Industries has created the solution to the world's problems. War, hate, greed. Within a generation, these words will not exist! But I ramble on. I give you Doctor Marius Vidrian, CEO and lead researcher."
A round of applause erupts from the crowd of onlookers as the elderly man crosses the stage, stoping only briefly to shake Maestr Proteus' hand. Adjusting the microphone to his somewhat shorter stature, he begins to speak.
"Thank you for the introduction, Maestro. As the Maestro said, we hold within our graps the power to change the world forever. I give you XB31!"
Producing a small device from his pocket, he points it towards the back of the stage and clicks it. A thin digital screen descends from the ceiling as the lights dim, starting the presentation.
"XB31, as it is currently known, is a strong, non-habit forming anti-depresant. It is structurally similar to many existing drugs save for a few changes. While I obviously cannot go into detail on the process, lets just say that we overcame a few structural hurdles that confounded researchers in the past. In any case, this drug, when administered on a regular basis, effectively eliminates emotion in the concerned subject. This allows the rational part of the brain to control all thoughts and actions. People will no longer be subject to emotional outburts or flawed jusgement. We at Vidrian hope to find acceptance of this in the world and hope for great unity between all peoples. But I've said enough for the moment. Maestro?"
Proteus smiles as he retakes the podium.
"Indeed, emotion is the source of all problems in human society. Eliminate that, and what you have is pure tranquility and equality among all peoples. Unbeknowst to those who are not of this land, this proposal has already won strong support from the people and has already been implimented in the military and civil defense, and soon, it will be given to the general population, provided at no cost by the government. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a place where nobody is hated, nobody is hurt, where everyone is equal and where unity reigns supreme above all else?" He smiles as he extends his hand to the crowd. "Come friends, join us, let us together, unite the world and stand as one. In a single voice let us speak out against the fallacy of emotion and do away with the cruelties of the past!" Retracting his hand, he adjusts his suit and continues. "I now open this conference to the members of the press. I will not shy away from questions of any nature, asside from details on the particulars of the process."
(OOC: What? I Swear I've never heard of a movie called 'Equilibrium' :P Couldn't be helped though, my society is based on the idea of Libria :P )
As "Unity", the national anthem of the Commonwealth, fades on its dying notes, a man in a black suit steps forward, taking his place before the podium.
"My friends, my countrymen, guests from abroad, I welcome you to my homeland, and to this meeting. Today is a very special day. Today, we unveil that which has the power to unify the world! Created here beneath the caring wing of my government, beneath my own two watchful eyes, the Vidrian Drug Industries has created the solution to the world's problems. War, hate, greed. Within a generation, these words will not exist! But I ramble on. I give you Doctor Marius Vidrian, CEO and lead researcher."
A round of applause erupts from the crowd of onlookers as the elderly man crosses the stage, stoping only briefly to shake Maestr Proteus' hand. Adjusting the microphone to his somewhat shorter stature, he begins to speak.
"Thank you for the introduction, Maestro. As the Maestro said, we hold within our graps the power to change the world forever. I give you XB31!"
Producing a small device from his pocket, he points it towards the back of the stage and clicks it. A thin digital screen descends from the ceiling as the lights dim, starting the presentation.
"XB31, as it is currently known, is a strong, non-habit forming anti-depresant. It is structurally similar to many existing drugs save for a few changes. While I obviously cannot go into detail on the process, lets just say that we overcame a few structural hurdles that confounded researchers in the past. In any case, this drug, when administered on a regular basis, effectively eliminates emotion in the concerned subject. This allows the rational part of the brain to control all thoughts and actions. People will no longer be subject to emotional outburts or flawed jusgement. We at Vidrian hope to find acceptance of this in the world and hope for great unity between all peoples. But I've said enough for the moment. Maestro?"
Proteus smiles as he retakes the podium.
"Indeed, emotion is the source of all problems in human society. Eliminate that, and what you have is pure tranquility and equality among all peoples. Unbeknowst to those who are not of this land, this proposal has already won strong support from the people and has already been implimented in the military and civil defense, and soon, it will be given to the general population, provided at no cost by the government. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a place where nobody is hated, nobody is hurt, where everyone is equal and where unity reigns supreme above all else?" He smiles as he extends his hand to the crowd. "Come friends, join us, let us together, unite the world and stand as one. In a single voice let us speak out against the fallacy of emotion and do away with the cruelties of the past!" Retracting his hand, he adjusts his suit and continues. "I now open this conference to the members of the press. I will not shy away from questions of any nature, asside from details on the particulars of the process."
(OOC: What? I Swear I've never heard of a movie called 'Equilibrium' :P Couldn't be helped though, my society is based on the idea of Libria :P )