Dread Lady Nathicana
05-08-2004, 19:07
It was time. In fact, it was far past time. With the advances in technology that had been slowly filtered into the Dominion, the knowledge that much more was out there just waiting to be experienced, the brief taste of such things on Mars, the military service, both in the Dominion fleets, and the Triumvirate combined forces, and the burgeoning population, expansion had become not only a want, but a need.
Plans had been set back months due to Calabrese's efforts, something that had irritated Nathicana almost as much as the attempt to overthrow her. She had hoped to use him in one of the new capacities these plans provided, but now ... him, she would keep close, and utilize his skills Earthside. There were others. There were always others, vying for position, honing their talents to their best advantage, and of course, assisting in culling the weak from contention. It was simply the way things worked.
She had been watching Treznor's efforts with interest, along with the colonization plans of others such as Sunset, Sakkra, and the interstellar research groups of the Triumvirate, when reports came through.
Nathicana sent off first a request to the Sakkran Emperor, concerning the Sslaa system (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6713508&posted=1#post6713508). It was, after all, a much delayed missive, and she had been much relieved to see the planet they had in mind seemed to be as yet unclaimed. It would of course be a change from the comfort of the Dominion, but where there is a will, there is always a way. Years of infighting and striving, despite the level of success the nation enjoyed, had not produced a soft people after all. Challenges tended to be sought after, and this would be just such an opportunity. I think we will have an overabundance of volunteers, for all these projects.
Next, she composed a second missive, this one containing several requests. Nathi hoped they would be well recieved. When finished, she sent it off along the usual encrypted lines.
To the Triumvirate High Council, First Among Equals:
Salutations from the Dominion. I'm sure you are aware of the growing pains nations often go through, having dealt with such situations yourselves. We are at such a point in my own where thoughts of expansion, both of neccessity and a desire to offer our citizens more opportunities and a better way of life than is developing in our more crowded cities. Another concern is for the environment, which has suffered due to overpopulation in some areas, and is threatened with urbanization in others due to our need to provide for our populace.
Bearing this in mind, I wish to make a formal request for either or both, depending on your ability to grant and your willingness to offer, space on the Ring and Titan. These would of course be predominantly civilian colonies, with whatever military assets we feel would be warranted being negotiable. I cannot help but think that given our own fleet needs and that of their crews, and those of our people serving with the joint forces, that such outposts would be mutually beneficial. We have until now relied on what space on the WorldDisc as we have, and your own facilities within Saturnspace. I realize there may be a concern given our NDA ties, so let me assure you than any such activity within your bounds would be used for Dominion assets alone, in defense of Triumvirate interests. We have yet to conflict on such issues, and I for one do not foresee it becoming a problem in the future.
My next request falls along those later concerns. We wish to build a space station in a Trojan orbit with Saturn, outside the bounds of Trium space, but close enough for convenient use if desired, and would appreciate having your 'blessing' as it were on the project. The plans for this outpost are of a non-military nature, serving as a docking station, and waypoint for my own citizens, and those of any friendly, NDA, or Trium nation who wishes to make use of it. With outward expansion, increased trade routes between planets and out of system, it stands to reason that such an exchange point would be in our best interest. Facilities for repair and medical needs, warehouses for trade interests, living quarters and business space for catering to the needs of the occupants and visitors, recreational opportunities - this is what we forsee the station providing. We would hope it to be a neutral ground of sorts where both alliances and such nations with whom we have amicable relations, could profit and mingle, while providing ourselves with a solid base of operations and tarrif free transfer point.
The reason we ask of course, is to allay any concerns of such an operation close to Triumvirate space yet outside your jurisdiction. The distance from the boundaries we hope to negotiate with you, and keep all parties assured of our non-threatening intent, given the dual interests we have. I find such efforts do much to avoiding misunderstandings and suspicions later on.
I look forward to seeing your response, and understand that such decisions may take some time. Until then, my thanks for your time and consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
--Nathicana D'Aquisto, Dread Lady of the Dominion
A third note was sent as well, short and to the point, along secure channels.
To President Atef Al-Zief of Sunset,
We have had in our keeping for some time the coordinates for a place set aside by your nation for relocation in the event of some unforseen disaster. Til now, we have let this offer lay dormant. I wish to formally request permission to send a forward team of engineers and crews to start laying the foundations for a viable colony. One must always look to the future, after all, and I cannot help but think that now is the prime time for such preparations.
With thanks,
--Nathicana D'Aquisto
Nathicana poured herself a glass of wine, then settled back into her chair with a thoughtful expression, looking over the plans and proposals displayed on the screen in front of her.
Now to see just how many of these opportunities we will actually have. The funds stashed quietly away from our sale to the Imperium should at least cover the station, if not more than. After that, those accounts we've been padding for colonization will be hit hard. Calfa is going to be screaming, no doubt.
Sipping her wine slowly, she tapped several keys and accessed the next area of interest, perusing it quietly, plans continuing to form in her mind.
Lets see how those prototypes are coming ...
Plans had been set back months due to Calabrese's efforts, something that had irritated Nathicana almost as much as the attempt to overthrow her. She had hoped to use him in one of the new capacities these plans provided, but now ... him, she would keep close, and utilize his skills Earthside. There were others. There were always others, vying for position, honing their talents to their best advantage, and of course, assisting in culling the weak from contention. It was simply the way things worked.
She had been watching Treznor's efforts with interest, along with the colonization plans of others such as Sunset, Sakkra, and the interstellar research groups of the Triumvirate, when reports came through.
Nathicana sent off first a request to the Sakkran Emperor, concerning the Sslaa system (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6713508&posted=1#post6713508). It was, after all, a much delayed missive, and she had been much relieved to see the planet they had in mind seemed to be as yet unclaimed. It would of course be a change from the comfort of the Dominion, but where there is a will, there is always a way. Years of infighting and striving, despite the level of success the nation enjoyed, had not produced a soft people after all. Challenges tended to be sought after, and this would be just such an opportunity. I think we will have an overabundance of volunteers, for all these projects.
Next, she composed a second missive, this one containing several requests. Nathi hoped they would be well recieved. When finished, she sent it off along the usual encrypted lines.
To the Triumvirate High Council, First Among Equals:
Salutations from the Dominion. I'm sure you are aware of the growing pains nations often go through, having dealt with such situations yourselves. We are at such a point in my own where thoughts of expansion, both of neccessity and a desire to offer our citizens more opportunities and a better way of life than is developing in our more crowded cities. Another concern is for the environment, which has suffered due to overpopulation in some areas, and is threatened with urbanization in others due to our need to provide for our populace.
Bearing this in mind, I wish to make a formal request for either or both, depending on your ability to grant and your willingness to offer, space on the Ring and Titan. These would of course be predominantly civilian colonies, with whatever military assets we feel would be warranted being negotiable. I cannot help but think that given our own fleet needs and that of their crews, and those of our people serving with the joint forces, that such outposts would be mutually beneficial. We have until now relied on what space on the WorldDisc as we have, and your own facilities within Saturnspace. I realize there may be a concern given our NDA ties, so let me assure you than any such activity within your bounds would be used for Dominion assets alone, in defense of Triumvirate interests. We have yet to conflict on such issues, and I for one do not foresee it becoming a problem in the future.
My next request falls along those later concerns. We wish to build a space station in a Trojan orbit with Saturn, outside the bounds of Trium space, but close enough for convenient use if desired, and would appreciate having your 'blessing' as it were on the project. The plans for this outpost are of a non-military nature, serving as a docking station, and waypoint for my own citizens, and those of any friendly, NDA, or Trium nation who wishes to make use of it. With outward expansion, increased trade routes between planets and out of system, it stands to reason that such an exchange point would be in our best interest. Facilities for repair and medical needs, warehouses for trade interests, living quarters and business space for catering to the needs of the occupants and visitors, recreational opportunities - this is what we forsee the station providing. We would hope it to be a neutral ground of sorts where both alliances and such nations with whom we have amicable relations, could profit and mingle, while providing ourselves with a solid base of operations and tarrif free transfer point.
The reason we ask of course, is to allay any concerns of such an operation close to Triumvirate space yet outside your jurisdiction. The distance from the boundaries we hope to negotiate with you, and keep all parties assured of our non-threatening intent, given the dual interests we have. I find such efforts do much to avoiding misunderstandings and suspicions later on.
I look forward to seeing your response, and understand that such decisions may take some time. Until then, my thanks for your time and consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
--Nathicana D'Aquisto, Dread Lady of the Dominion
A third note was sent as well, short and to the point, along secure channels.
To President Atef Al-Zief of Sunset,
We have had in our keeping for some time the coordinates for a place set aside by your nation for relocation in the event of some unforseen disaster. Til now, we have let this offer lay dormant. I wish to formally request permission to send a forward team of engineers and crews to start laying the foundations for a viable colony. One must always look to the future, after all, and I cannot help but think that now is the prime time for such preparations.
With thanks,
--Nathicana D'Aquisto
Nathicana poured herself a glass of wine, then settled back into her chair with a thoughtful expression, looking over the plans and proposals displayed on the screen in front of her.
Now to see just how many of these opportunities we will actually have. The funds stashed quietly away from our sale to the Imperium should at least cover the station, if not more than. After that, those accounts we've been padding for colonization will be hit hard. Calfa is going to be screaming, no doubt.
Sipping her wine slowly, she tapped several keys and accessed the next area of interest, perusing it quietly, plans continuing to form in her mind.
Lets see how those prototypes are coming ...