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It was announced earlier today that Imperial scientists had made a great leap foreward in their genetic engineering studies, having managed to develop the world’s first legitimate firebreathing dragon. The serpentine creature is said to measure over 250 feet in length and stand three stories tall, having grown rapidly from roughly the size of a Welsh Corgi at birth.

The beast is said to be able to actually exhale a jet of flame whenever it decides from a pouch in the lungs that secretes a highly flammable methane gas. Scientists report this is a success over earlier attempts to use mechanical means to unleash the flames, which often resulted in the destruction of the creature in whom the device was implanted.

It is not known how many of the beasts are currently in existence, or if there are plans to create more, however we do know that the one currently in captivity is already employed.

Upon learning of this success, the Imperial government has decided that the best use of this extraordinary being is for the amusement of the masses. What better way to employ a gigantic, flame-breathing reptile than in gladiatorial combat?

Upon reaching this decision the Imperial government has extended an invitation to any and all who wish to attend the ceremonial opening of the games, and has gone so far as to request foreign champions who wish to challenge the beast in epic battle.

This great scientific stride opens up a whole new realm of amusing possibilities and bloody outcomes. With that, let the games begin!

It was announced earlier today that Imperial scientists had made a great leap foreward in their genetic engineering studies, having managed to develop the world’s first legitimate firebreathing dragon. The serpentine creature is said to measure over 250 feet in length and stand three stories tall, having grown rapidly from roughly the size of a Welsh Corgi at birth.

The beast is said to be able to actually exhale a jet of flame whenever it decides from a pouch in the lungs that secretes a highly flammable methane gas. Scientists report this is a success over earlier attempts to use mechanical means to unleash the flames, which often resulted in the destruction of the creature in whom the device was implanted.

It is not known how many of the beasts are currently in existence, or if there are plans to create more, however we do know that the one currently in captivity is already employed.

Upon learning of this success, the Imperial government has decided that the best use of this extraordinary being is for the amusement of the masses. What better way to employ a gigantic, flame-breathing reptile than in gladiatorial combat?

Upon reaching this decision the Imperial government has extended an invitation to any and all who wish to attend the ceremonial opening of the games, and has gone so far as to request foreign champions who wish to challenge the beast in epic battle.

This great scientific stride opens up a whole new realm of amusing possibilities and bloody outcomes. With that, let the games begin!


the dragon is my nation animal :p

It was announced earlier today that Imperial scientists had made a great leap foreward in their genetic engineering studies, having managed to develop the world’s first legitimate firebreathing dragon. The serpentine creature is said to measure over 250 feet in length and stand three stories tall, having grown rapidly from roughly the size of a Welsh Corgi at birth.

The beast is said to be able to actually exhale a jet of flame whenever it decides from a pouch in the lungs that secretes a highly flammable methane gas. Scientists report this is a success over earlier attempts to use mechanical means to unleash the flames, which often resulted in the destruction of the creature in whom the device was implanted.

It is not known how many of the beasts are currently in existence, or if there are plans to create more, however we do know that the one currently in captivity is already employed.

Upon learning of this success, the Imperial government has decided that the best use of this extraordinary being is for the amusement of the masses. What better way to employ a gigantic, flame-breathing reptile than in gladiatorial combat?

Upon reaching this decision the Imperial government has extended an invitation to any and all who wish to attend the ceremonial opening of the games, and has gone so far as to request foreign champions who wish to challenge the beast in epic battle.

This great scientific stride opens up a whole new realm of amusing possibilities and bloody outcomes. With that, let the games begin!

We inquire, does it look like a Euorpean or an Asian dragon? Anyway you cut it, what is the asking price for one of these?

Michele Gincarelli
CEO
KSC Enterprises, Inc.

what sort of weapons are allowed for the 'games' I'd like to demonstrate the effectiveness of my LEGION system in combat. on a related note, can more than one person face the dragon ata time? the LEGION system works best with multiple networked units in the field

either way we'd like to take a look at your Gene labs, well, our scientists would anyway, our own attempts at fantastic creations have gone uniformly awry.

oh, and does it fly?

Official Imperial Response

The Emperor would like to attend these games, and would also like to inquire as to the price of one of these beasts.

A public note with regard to the games:


All champions are to arrive without armament. The weapons to be used will be provided for each brave soul who challenges the mighty dragon.

Official Imperial Communique

To: Michele Gincarelli
From: Dr. Dmitri Pavlov

The dragon resembles the serpentine concoctions of European lore. It has thick black scales and a pair of large, powerful wings, which are at the time being restrained to keep the beast from getting any ideas.

With regard to purchase, we cannot officially deal in any of the creatures at the time. Officially. In reality, we are very much considering the notion of allowing a limited quantity of the beasts to be offered for auction at a private gathering a week from now. Please feel welcome to attend, though mums the word, of course.

Dr. Dmitri Pavlov
Department of Imperial Genetic Engineering
Chair of Department of Fantastical Beasts and Related Nonsense

Official Imperial Communique

To: Whom this May Apply; Mondoth
From: Dr. Dmitri Pavlov

The dragon does sport two sizeable wings, and is capable of flight, though its wing movement is being restrained to keep it from escaping. Though our genetic facilities are kept under careful scrutiny by the Imperial government, we may be able to twist a few arms into allowing a somewhat restricted tour of the facilities with a limited explanation of our research.

Dr. Dmitri Pavlov
Department of Imperial Genetic Engineering
Chair of Department of Fantastical Beasts and Related Nonsense

Official Imperial Response

The Emperor would like to attend these games, and would also like to inquire as to the price of one of these beasts.

Official Imperial Communique

The Empire would be honored to welcome Emperor Helldawg to the first ceremonial opening of these particular games. It should prove quite a spectacle. With regard to pricing on the creatures, though they are precious commodities that cannot be entrusted to everyone, we shall of course release one into your capable hands for the paltry sum of 40 million American dollars.

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Chancellor Varus Tiberius Alexei,
Acting Supreme Imperator of the Generic Empire,
Loyal Servant to Emperor Antonius I

*wired*

It was announced earlier today that Imperial scientists had made a great leap foreward in their genetic engineering studies, having managed to develop the world’s first legitimate firebreathing dragon.

A spokesvixen from Uniphase Armouries Interversal, a dominant Kanuckistani megacorp and principal military contractor, has issued a formal request that you withdraw this claim; not only are fire breathing dragons known to exist nativly in certain areas - minimally, continental Kanuckistan - but UAI has, amoung others, offered species reassignment into such a form for some five hundred years.

A spokesvixen from Uniphase Armouries Interversal, a dominant Kanuckistani megacorp and principal military contractor, has issued a formal request that you withdraw this claim; not only are fire breathing dragons known to exist nativly in certain areas - minimally, continental Kanuckistan - but UAI has, amoung others, offered species reassignment into such a form for some five hundred years.

Official Imperial Statement

Bah!

Zhang-Sakura Consortium Omnimedia, Inc. would like permission to broadcast these games live, on Pay-Per-View (for specialty events), and on ESPN8 (regular events).


Tommy Zhang
Director
Zhang-Sakura Consortium Omnimedia, inc.

I wish to purchase some of these beasts.

-Generalissimo J.L.

Zhang-Sakura Consortium Omnimedia, Inc. would like permission to broadcast these games live, on Pay-Per-View (for specialty events), and on ESPN8 (regular events).


Tommy Zhang
Director
Zhang-Sakura Consortium Omnimedia, inc.

Generian media giant Conglomo has granted Zhang-Sakura Consortium Omnimedia, Inc. permission to broadcast the games on pay-per-view and 'The Ocho.'

Generian media giant Conglomo has granted Zhang-Sakura Consortium Omnimedia, Inc. permission to broadcast the games on pay-per-view and 'The Ocho.'

Cool.

Tommy Zhang
Director
Zhang-Sakura Consortium Omnimedia, inc.

OOC: You found my Dodgeball reference..... ;)

I wish to purchase some of these beasts.

-Generalissimo J.L.

Official Imperial communique

To: President J.L.
From: Dr. Dmitri Pavlov

We shall deliver one of the creatures to Roach-Busters with all haste, free of charge, as requested by Emperor Antonius I.

OOC: You found my Dodgeball reference..... ;)

((OOC: That movie has to be one of the most beautiful works of cinema art I've ever laid eyes on.))

Official Imperial communique

To: President J.L.
From: Dr. Dmitri Pavlov

We shall deliver one of the creatures to Roach-Busters with all haste, free of charge, as requested by Emperor Antonius I.

To: Dr. Dmitri Pavlov
From: Generalissimo J.L.

Free of charge? I thank you deeply. Please extend my warmest regards and personal thanks to your glorious Emperor. Rest assured, this generosity will not go unrewarded. One way or another, I shall pay you all back for this kindness manifold. Thanks again.

Official Imperial Statement

Bah!

In a followup, the same spokesvixen from Uniphase Armouries Interversal notes that the company would be interested in potentially assisting in future ventures of this sort, and as a jesture of good will, that you can have the spokesvixen if you want her, and that she's really quite good at pleasing her 'employers' regaurdless of gender.

OOC:No fair! RB get's free dragons, and I have to shell out 40 million bucks!

What sort of weapons are supplied to the challengers?
And when can my Scientists arrive for the tour?

An african dragon or a european dragon, that's what I'm talking about, obviously.

Defense secretary Dredon would be most keen on attending, to buff up his public persona of one that is most evil and hideous, and to work on his fire-breathing skills. Also for his public image of FEARSOMENESS!, he would like to inquire if he would be able to purchase one, funds taken from the Dept. of Lavish Spending and Such.

Meanwhile...

Meanwhile, in Dredon's office, advisers and undersecretaries were subjected to horrific sights as Mr. Dredon ran around pretending to be a dragon.

In a followup, the same spokesvixen from Uniphase Armouries Interversal notes that the company would be interested in potentially assisting in future ventures of this sort, and as a jesture of good will, that you can have the spokesvixen if you want her, and that she's really quite good at pleasing her 'employers' regaurdless of gender.

Official Imperial Communique

Hell, for sex, we'll say your dragons discovered America. Just send her over!

-A Completely Random Employee

What sort of weapons are supplied to the challengers?
And when can my Scientists arrive for the tour?

Official Imperial Communique

The information regarding weapons is classified. The facility should be ready for your arrival in three days.

((OOC: Two things:

1) don't send anyone you wouldn't want to have die a horrible, fiery death.

2) Do you want me to make a new thread for the tour of the genetics labs? If so, we should hold off until Thursday afternoon.))

An african dragon or a european dragon, that's what I'm talking about, obviously.

Defense secretary Dredon would be most keen on attending, to buff up his public persona of one that is most evil and hideous, and to work on his fire-breathing skills. Also for his public image of FEARSOMENESS!, he would like to inquire if he would be able to purchase one, funds taken from the Dept. of Lavish Spending and Such.

Meanwhile...

Meanwhile, in Dredon's office, advisers and undersecretaries were subjected to horrific sights as Mr. Dredon ran around pretending to be a dragon.

Official Imperial Communique

Secretary Dredon is most welcome to attend, and we trust that simply by watching, his firebreathing skills will infinitely improve. Or maybe they won't. Either way, it should prove to be a Hell of a spectacle. We shall work out any purchase details in person once he arrives.

-The Designated Imperial Lackey

no, lets just keep it an informal thing, my geneticists are already frothing at me for not wrangling a better deal, I wouldn't want to deal with the consequences of giving them any kind of freedom.

for the wepons, could I donate a set of Legion systems? My PR people would really like to see how i stands up against a dragon, you can find details in my storfront which is linked in my sig

no, lets just keep it an informal thing, my geneticists are already frothing at me for not wrangling a better deal, I wouldn't want to deal with the consequences of giving them any kind of freedom.

for the wepons, could I donate a set of Legion systems? My PR people would really like to see how i stands up against a dragon, you can find details in my storfront which is linked in my sig

We'll pass on the Legion systems, though we thank you for the offer. We have other things in store for the gladiatorial combatants and their beastly adversary.

bumpage

Cool cool, this will probably be fun

Thomas Eddings (Minister of the protected nations; Chief of State 'The Nine) has always found dragons interesting and would like a pair of Tickets in the best available section for himself and his wife.

Official Imperial Communique

Hell, for sex, we'll say your dragons discovered America. Just send her over!

-A Completely Random Employee

In a vidphone call(and if they don't have vidphones, an e-mailed vid file with built-in codec), what apears at first to be a male intern informs the apropriate GE office of the ex-spokesvixen's imminent arrival; a call during which the intern's rapidly developing vulpine features and obviously female assets - you could actually see the changes happening in real time - left his, eh, her future status as the replacement spokesvixen in little doubt.

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And so it was that the busty fox woman boarded an international flight for the Generic Empire, her simple, engineered mind focused on not but how to please her new employers - some small part of her aware that she was effectivly a slave, but rather than resenting it, treasuring the simple, clear focus it brought into her life. The sex was fun, too.


OOC:
Like most Kanuckistani whose liniage has even the slightest genetic mod in it,she's immune to most illness and the affects of aging.

She also carries a suprise, from that intern mentioned above, which resulted in 'his' new, involentary post(and no, he didn't accidently infect himself); thought he's play a joke and doug up an insidious little STD - after 10 to 12 months, it slowly starts turning folks infected with it into busty teenage fox-girls, but it can only be spread from the original carrier.

It can be easily 'reversed' by any Kanuckistani facility that can do species reassignment procedures for a few thousand USD; however, it may or may not have been one of the strains which leave victims who don't want to change back - your call.

OOC:
Heh, it's tempting to send a champion. Dragons, most of them fire breathing, make up a significant fraction of Kal Dorak's population. Of course, if you don't want to deal with a fantasy nation, I won't interfere... it could be fun, though. *evil, very toothy grin*

As the 'spokesvixen' stepped off the plane into the terminal, a drunken Praetorian caught sight of her. A bizarre urge siezed him, and he drew his sidearm and emptied the clip into the woman's head.

((OOC: Sorry buddy, but i'm not recognizing a genetically engineered STD running rampant in Generia. No dice.))

OOC:
Heh, it's tempting to send a champion. Dragons, most of them fire breathing, make up a significant fraction of Kal Dorak's population. Of course, if you don't want to deal with a fantasy nation, I won't interfere... it could be fun, though. *evil, very toothy grin*

((OOC: Like I said, unless you're willing to have your champion die a horrible, fiery death, don't send one.))

As the 'spokesvixen' stepped off the plane into the terminal, a drunken Praetorian caught sight of her. A bizarre urge siezed him, and he drew his sidearm and emptied the clip into the woman's head.

((OOC: Sorry buddy, but i'm not recognizing a genetically engineered STD running rampant in Generia. No dice.))

OOC:
Of course not - atleast, not without prior permission - hence why I stated that it could only be contracted from the original carrier.

I wouldn't exactly describe an STD that can only be contracted from a single person capible of 'running loose', now, would you? Only folks who directly sleep with her are even suceptible to infection.

I figured a couple employees might end up with a nasty, if reverseible, suprise - few dozen, tops - but in the process your biotech folks would get an nifty new viris to research.

OOC:
Of course not - atleast, not without prior permission - hence why I stated that it could only be contracted from the original carrier.

I wouldn't exactly describe an STD that can only be contracted from a single person capible of 'running loose', now, would you? Only folks who directly sleep with her are even suceptible to infection.

I figured a couple employees might end up with a nasty, if reverseible, suprise - few dozen, tops - but in the process your biotech folks would get an nifty new viris to research.

((OOC: I suppose, but it doesn't really coincide with the RP. Cool idea though, but maybe better kept for another time. Hope you don't mind.))

((OOC: I suppose, but it doesn't really coincide with the RP. Cool idea though, but maybe better kept for another time. Hope you don't mind.))

OOC:
It was mainly intended as a hand-off to be assimilated into the background for now, and open doors for future RP possibilities.

Afterall, it would take 10-12 IC months for anything at all to happen - well, beyond an improvment in moral, I supose.

OOC:

Some facts that are necessary in creating a dragon which still follows the laws of physics.

Birds can only fly because of their hollow bones and little strength.

A average human with the strength equivalent to a bird his or her size would need at least a 30 foot wing span.

Now imagine a dragon with thick scales thick bones that aren't hollow. That doesn't have a wing span more 15 times it's body width and 4 stories tall. Or was it 3.

Is the gas lighter or heavier then air

These facts should be correct.

((OOC: Damnit! What did I tell you slackers about telling me it's a godmode!? i know it's a fucking godmode! That's why we don't have dragons flying around as it is! Read the damn OOC disclaimer at the beginning of the first post, damnit! Damn slackers...

And Waylend, kindly deleate your last post. It is irrelevant and will be viewed as spam. Good day.))

((OOC: Damnit! What did I tell you slackers about telling me it's a godmode!? i know it's a fucking godmode! That's why we don't have dragons flying around as it is! Read the damn OOC disclaimer at the beginning of the first post, damnit! Damn slackers...

And Waylend, kindly deleate your last post. It is irrelevant and will be viewed as spam. Good day.))

OOC:
Not necessarily godmod; ya just gotta invoke a little fantasy or future tech if ya want it to fly.

Otherwise it's basicly plausible.

OOC:
Not necessarily godmod; ya just gotta invoke a little fantasy or future tech if ya want it to fly.

Otherwise it's basicly plausible.

((OOC: True, but I just don't want people clogging up the thread with posts about how it couldn't work. I'm tired of all these drooling idiots seeing the title in the forum and going straight into a post without reading anything. I'm surprised they have the intellect to punch keys on the keyboard, much less write a coherent sentence.))