The Gate Builders
02-03-2006, 18:05
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Janus sat in his office on the new Alteran super-capital ship, staring out of his window. The monotonous field of stars was broken up by the shapes of the many towers of the city-ship, grey behemoths, each one a monument to the power of his people. He had contemplated this moment for years. The moment when his people's greatest creation since the Dakara superweapon would be finished. He swelled with pride. Tiny shuttle-like ships buzzed between the towers, conducting speed trials for the drone fighters that would be a large part of the city's defense.
He turned to the computer terminal at his desk, and composed a message, broadcasting it in all directions.
In the Name of The Alteran Dominion
I, High Councillor Janus, wish to invite all foreign diplomats and statesmen who are interested in large ships to the launch of the greatest Alteran ship to be in service. This message is not subject to any countermeasure, so the origin of it should be clear. If you are interested, go to the origin of this message. You may bring two armed guards, but you may not arrive in any ship more heavily armed than a small corvette.
Janus sat in his office on the new Alteran super-capital ship, staring out of his window. The monotonous field of stars was broken up by the shapes of the many towers of the city-ship, grey behemoths, each one a monument to the power of his people. He had contemplated this moment for years. The moment when his people's greatest creation since the Dakara superweapon would be finished. He swelled with pride. Tiny shuttle-like ships buzzed between the towers, conducting speed trials for the drone fighters that would be a large part of the city's defense.
He turned to the computer terminal at his desk, and composed a message, broadcasting it in all directions.
In the Name of The Alteran Dominion
I, High Councillor Janus, wish to invite all foreign diplomats and statesmen who are interested in large ships to the launch of the greatest Alteran ship to be in service. This message is not subject to any countermeasure, so the origin of it should be clear. If you are interested, go to the origin of this message. You may bring two armed guards, but you may not arrive in any ship more heavily armed than a small corvette.