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M.S. Had submitted the Resolution to investigate. And it was a heavy resolution tone. It was scared by the fact it was selling dangerous weapons, many in the nation thought to be illegal, by written or common law. Apparently not.


Now the Security Council wanted answers and fast. With the rumors, scares, and popular belifes, it was time to start.

"I'm Karou Kamiah, I'm the persiding chair for this SC meeting regarding LifeWyze. Persiding with me is Alex Lang Defense, Molly Anderson, Homeland Security, Yukito Tomarie, Diplomat for Magic Sorcery the one who submitted the resolution, and Princess Subaru of Aqua Anu. If the Comapanies Reps, will stand and introduce themselves please."

A man in what is clearly a three-piece Armani suit, black pin-striped, with black shoes that appear hand-made, rises from his seat. He wears a shirt of pale lavender, with a violet and mauve striped tie that compliments the shirt nicely. Two diamond cuff-links are present, as is a diamond tie-pin. From appearance, the man appears in his late thirties or early fourties. There is an air of supreme authority about him.

The black hair of this gentleman is well-styled and he affects a well-trimmed black goatee. The eyes are a shade of piercing blue and the teeth are impeccable. Were it not for the papers before him and his authoritative bearing, one may think him to be some kind of model.

"Lord Dwight, Director of the Chemical Weapons Production and Sales Division."

With a cold smile, he inclined his head and seated himself.

"If it please the chair," said Yukito "I would like to give the offical document of Bio Weaponry."

Anthrax:

A virulent disease that primarily affects livestock. High levels of exposure will cause infection in human subjects, however the disease is non-contagious amongst humans. It is possible to infect humans through infected livestock. Anthrax will be provided in a form ready for aerosol delivery. Less than one millionth of a gram is required to cause terminal infection ina human with death occurring within one week.



Inhalation of T-2 causes circulatory shock and reduced cardiovascular abilities. Once infected, death may occur within 12 hours. Currently, infection of T-2 can be treated successfully within the first hour of infection.


LifeWyze Custom Viruses

An off-branch of Tuberculosis, N-B may be delivered through bodily fluids or ingestion, causing internal bleeding, vomiting and diarrhea. Death is caused through internal bleeding if not treated and can take up to twelve days.

Created by LifeWyze after the discovery of a new bacillus genus, B.thramnillin, Thramnilus is an expirmental viral weapon that has shown great potential. This virus infects upon contact with the skin and attacks the nervous system of the victim, causing numbness in its first stages, followed by muscle spasms, with the end stages being paralysis and organ failure. Thramnilus was terminal in 93% of cases of infection, causing death by trauma in the majority of subjects, otherwise through organ failure. Death occurs within 48 hours. Thramnilus cannot be spread through human contact, only in its airborne form. Initial studies suggest 2 milligrams is sufficient to cause terminal infection. Currently there is no vaccine for Thramnilus.


Osteo-4 comprises of modified osteoclast cells named osteoclast-W cells and glucocorticoids to increase the osteoclast-W activity. The modified osteoclast cells release a disproportionate amount of hydrogen ions, are constantly active and are immune to parathyroid hormones and calcitonin. These cells cause the breakdown of bone structure and begin a form of osteoporosis. Due to the greatly increased volume of hydrogen ions from the overactive osteoclast-W cells, natural osteoblasts are unable to counteract the resorption of bone minerals and the bones of the body begun to be broken down and absorbed by the body. In addition to the resportion of bone, an the release of Interleukin-6 throughout the body, causing the body temperature to raise. It is possible to treat Osteo-4 by successive insertion of osteoblasts into the subjects body and waiting for the osteoclasts to die out, however the exact length of time this would take is dependant upon the number of osteoclast-W cells within the infected person. Osteo-4 was fatal in every subject with the cause of death predominantly due to the increase of body temperature. Those few who were not killed by the increase of body temperature took approximately 20 days to expire from the effects of the osteoporosis.



And the list of Chemical Weaponry

Ricin (Rye-sin) is a glycoprotein toxin that is most effective in ingestion, however can be delivered through inhalation. Less than one thousandth of a gram is required to kill an adult human through ingestion and it is considered to be more virulent than cobra venom. Death will occur up to 72 hours after infection. Ricin is delivered in a solid state. Ricin is perfect for discreet single works. There is currently no anti-toxin for Ricin.

Saxitoxin:

When ingested, infection is rapid, occurring within ten minutes, depending on dose and subject. Saxitoxin is most effective in contamination of water supplies, allowing for high infection rates and guaranteed ingestion. Initial infection causes numbness, followed by paralysis. Death is caused by respiratory paralysis and can occur as swiftly as two hours after ingestion. There is currently no anti-toxin for Saxitoxin.

Sarin:

Initial symptoms following exposure to sarin are a runny nose, tightness in the chest and contraction of the pupils. Soon after, the victim has difficulty breathing and experiences nausea and drooling. As the victim continues to lose control of bodily functions, he vomits, defecates and urinates. This phase is followed by twitching and jerking. Ultimately, the victim becomes comatose and suffocates in a series of convulsive spasms. Sarin is a highly volatile liquid. Inhalation and absorption through the skin pose a great threat. Even vapour concentrations immediately penetrate the skin. People who absorb a non-lethal dose but do not receive immediate appropriate medical treatment may suffer permanent neurological damage. Even at very low concentrations, sarin can be fatal. Death may follow in one minute after direct ingestion. At room temperature, sarin is a colourless, odourless liquid with a storage life of only several months. Sarin is delivered in liquid form.


Also known as CK, Cyanogen Chloride is a highly toxic blood agent. It is very fast-acting, and causes immediate injury upon contact with the eyes or respiratory organs. Symptoms of exposure are loss of consciousness, convulsions, paralysis, and death. It is especially toxic because it is capable of penetrating the filters in gas masks, according to U.S. analysts. CK takes noticeable effect within fifteen seconds with death occurring within ten minutes, making it the fastest acting and most dangerous toxin available through LifeWyze. CK is delivered in liquid form at low temperature. Once used, CK will become a heavy gas.

"These are some desturbing and dangerous chemicals, that are lethal. If they are allowed to use these, what's to stop them from using VX, or AIDS as a weapon. After all AIDS would be an unstobable weapon. Unlike conventional weapons, Bio/Chemical weapons, don't containt to one target. They spread. They infect everyone. So basically instead of a few civilan casualties, we will see thousands."

"LifeWyze BioTech admits that it has two biological weapons that can spread if not carefully controlled. However, the remainder of our chemical and biological weaponry cannot be spread through bodily contact.

"It must be asked on what grounds is it proposed that LifeWyze not be allowed to research, develop, produce and sell biological and chemical weaponry. We have taken the liberty of compiling a list of but a few other manufacturers of such items;

Pale Rider Arms
The NSSR
Armed Republic of Murdering Cannibals
United States of America
Iran
Russia

"Why then is LifeWyze BioTech the only one to come under investigation? On a final note, it is fact that AIDs was originally manufactured by a nation or company, most likely for warfare. LifeWyze BioTech never has, nor will, make use of AIDs as a biological weapon."

Lord Dwight seated himself and smiled.

"Bear with us, as we are still a fairly new organization, and you are the most prolific company we've seen so far. Chances are we will investigate these people too. But corperations, that is when the redflags rise. Words like White Collar Crimes, Coruption, Extortion, Explotation come to mind, with us. With M.S. Words like Unrestricted Bio Warefare, thousands of dying, once contained diseases spreading like wild fire. The World Health Oranization is also expressing great concern. Especially with the attacks on the Kurds by Iraq, is why we express great fears."

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Lord Dwight rose again and spoke into his microphone. All the while his face betrayed no emotion, though his voice was passionate.

"So then you seek to make an example of LifeWyze BioTech to establish your organization in the eyes of the world? Recently, Pale Rider Arms boasted that it outstrips LifeWyze BioTech in biological and chemical warfare.

"We at LifeWyze do not mind this investigation, for we are an upstanding member of the international community, however we are eager to dispell these vile rumours of corruption and danger. The more swiftly you are capable of completing this investigation and allow us to continue our business in peace without slanderous comments being throw from all sides, the better."

With another smile, he seated himself and awaited further discussion.

"Most find the selling of any weapon that is considerd by some to be massivley destructfull, a noble buisness. Especially a Bio company that cand do so much good in the world. You can grow food where was once impossible, you can feed starving nations, why sell weapons? Bio companies are very resented, why feed the fears and hatred. You can't call our fears unreasonable."

Lord Dwight smiled as he rose and withdrew a single paper from within the thin file.

"Our official position on the sale of biological and chemical weaponry is that it serves a three-fold purpose.

"Primarily it acts as one of many forms of revenue. Generally speaking, profit on biological and chemical weapons is 42%. Consider the fact that in our last year, the total revenue of those divisions combined was $57,665,400,000, and you can appreciate it is a considerable source of funds for LifeWyze.

"Secondly, providing biological and chemical weapons often gives a nation a sense of security, obscure as that may seem. I would quote the age old addage: 'To have peace, you must prepare for war'.

"Finally, in our selling such items, we remove the need to purchase them from other sources. LifeWyze BioTech has a careful screening programme regarding nations or organization attempting to purchase such items and makes a practice of monitoring all nations and organization that make any enquiries at all, thus ensuring international safety. This is logically preferable to an unscrupulous source selling such weaponry, is it not?

"On a related issue, currently no biological or chemical agent sold by LifeWyze has been utilized by the nation or organization that procured it."

Opening the folder, he tucked the page back inside and sat down again.

"We don't totaly discourage the sell of weaponry. We sell weapons to our allies, such as naval ships, fire armes. But weapons of mass destruction, just seems frightful to us. We posses no WMD's, Bio weapons, or Chemical Weapons. We find them cheep dirty uses of warefare, and weapons of terror.
Being a pacifictic nation, but one that upholds security, we know this too as well. Princess Subaru you have a question?"

"What are the methods of screening? And can you really assure that these nations won't turn around and sell to terrorists. Frankley I say gradual disarmament would be the best way to go. I don't know why people need such dangerous weapons to feel a sense of security. Aqua Anu uses our own naval force for that."

The man rose, his jewellery gleaming in the artificial light.

"Our screening process involves a check upon the nations' history and economic status, as well as a list of allies and political stances. Certain aspects will set of our alarms, so to speak, such as a history of recent warfare. We cannot be completely sure that our weaponry will not be passed on to terrorists organization anymore than you can be entirely positive that, in giving a naval crew a powerful warship to pilot, they will blackmail you for money with a threat of turning upon you.

"As for your personal views on biological and chemical weaponry, or why nations have a desire for such equipment, they are irrelevent in this investigation. Gradual disarmament of nations should be discussed with those who have such weaponry within their arsenal.

"It should be mentioned though, that a chemical weapon is no more dangerous than a bullet. Only in having many, many bullets in the wrong hands do they become dangerous, as it is that chemical weaponry is only dangerous in vast amounts with people who are irresponsible."

She tapped the Gaval. "With all due respect, a bullet can't spread into other countires. A bullet can be pulled ,a bullet can miss, these weapons don't miss. One gust of wind will spread harmful contaminates into countires that have nothing to do with the war that uses such weapons.

Mr. Dwight has LifeWyze ever been invloved in sub-human experimentations?"

"Lord Dwight." He corrected her, using his proper title.

"With all due respect, bullets can spread into another country, just as a war can, however that is immaterial. Once sold, LifeWyze BioTech holds no responsibility regarding weaponry it has manufactured.

"What do you mean by sub-human experimentations?" Lord Dwight remained standing, awaiting a brief answer.

Karou new nothing of Crixum, or the man who want's to be adressed as Lord. She hardly saw him as noble as a "Lordship."

"The process of merging humans with Animal Genes, or expermenting on sub-human species, as thoes outlined in the documentry "A Hidden World" (You can find this on NSwiki by the way)

"LifeWyze BioTech has mapped the genetic structure of multiple animals, including humans. It is public fact that we have carried out genetic alterations on two species of animal, one of which was given small parts of the human genetic code to make its' organs more acceptable.

"Might one inquire as to your interest in our Genomics and Biological Engineering Divisions practices?"

"We find it rather inhumane to create a sub animal/human. Or the expermination on them. And breach of civil rights. But you never created say, a "cat person?" With cat ears and the tail to go with it?"

"LifeWyze BioTech would consider it a breach of its' code of practice to create any form of human-animal hybrid. The purpose of LifeWyze to advance humanities evolution and ensure its' dominance within the ecosystem. Such ideas as a human-animal hybrid are taken from a science fiction horror and are certainly not even considered by LifeWyze. Our PorGan Donor Pigs have some human genetic structure, however I am informed it is only enough to make its' organs more accepted by the human immune system."

Smiling, Lord Dwight seated himself and awaited for further questioning or statements.

(OOC: Going to bed, be back in a few hours. *grins*)

(OOC: Oh snap. Lemme know, if the resolution passes, when y'all are going to try to infringe upon my nation's sovereignity.)

He still looked on with skepticism. He didn't trus big buisness and sciense combonations.

"So it is against your code, can this code be modofied by any of the executives of your company?"

Lord Dwight grinned his sparkling grin.

"The code is a moral one laid forth by the founder, Sir Irvine, and is continued by his son, the LifeWyze BioTech Chief Executive Officer, Sir Irvine. To answer your question, in theory, yes. In practice, if one were to over-step the line, they would be sacrificing their career.

"LifeWyze BioTech is a secular humanist organisation. Anything that is deemed not in the long-term interest of humanity shall not even be considered."

With that, he sat down and awaited the next line of questions and, half-heartedly, for some actual evidence of mal-practice.

"Oh yes you are a real humanitarain comapny with a real humanitarian mission." He said with heavy sarchasim.

"I find your speach dripping with condradiction. I just love the fact you exist for the benefit of Man kind, and also profit off of the worst of man kind, you must be so proud. You're making millions in blood money a day. Tell me how much did your suite cost? six grand? Seven, eight, nine? How much of that money did you earn come from selling agents that cause children to be born with out limbs, make a farmer lose his crop because of bad soil? How much are you making by infecting nations thousands of miles away that aren't apart of any war? How much are you making by exploting the noble field of science for financial gang?"

"Mr. Tomari please calme down."

(OOC: Oh snap. Lemme know, if the resolution passes, when y'all are going to try to infringe upon my nation's sovereignity.)

OOC: I'm actually quite suprised they didn't go after Pale Rider Arms, to be honest. Not that I'm saying that they won't. Maybe they will once I release my next product line... *Crosses fingers*

OOC: look unless you are actually planing on posting IC, DON'T POST

A tall, fit, handsome man stepped into the chambers and walked quietly towards an empty seat in the viewing gallery. Rarely did Mitchell Lynn venture out of his homeland, but when he did, it was for good purpose. After all, Polockistan might need to have a public trial to lend legitimacy to a predetermined outcome someday, and why not pick up a few pointers? He sat down, careful not to crease the khaki pants he wore, loosened his black tie and rolled up the sleeves on his clean white shirt. He leaned forward and watched as the biased tribunal heard the resolution.

Lord Dwight arose with a broad grin. "The cost of my suit is immaterial in this trial. Some of our products are harmful to a very inconsequential minority of humanity. However, the majority of our products and services provide humanity with longer, healthier lives. As I mentioned, none of our biological or chemical weapons have ever been used by whomever purchased them, so to answer your question, we have earned no money by tainting the soil of a farmer or causing the birth of a malformed child.

"As for malformed children, LifeWyze is currently carrying out research into the human genome to remove such malformities from every occuring. We sell our chemical and biological products to provide a sense of security for nations, security that they could easily buy from a less reputable source that could use the funds for terrorism.

"It appears, Mister Tomari, that you have not done your homework on our company." Lord Dwight grinned then.

"As for the suit, suffice to say I doubt you could afford it." With an arrogant smirk he seated himself and stared coldly at the panel.

"While you little..." He was prepared to get up and strangel the man. He didn't care, he saw him as an Evil person.

Karou grabbed his arm to restrain him. "Mr. Tomari, don't."

He sat down calmly, and whispered to her "That man needs to be hung. He's a self ritious, vendicting son of bitch..."

She kept the mic coverd. "I know I know, but I don't want to see you lose your job. Please keep calm, I'm sorry he insulted you, I really am. Becareful."

"Lord, we've noticed all nations that have put forward requested have sent you secret or encoded comnuiques. If your nations are meerly purchasing your quote unquote means of feeling secure, why are they doing in secretly? Sounds a bit suspicous to me. And another thing, Samll Pox was eradicated, why are you selling it?"

"Looks that way to me. Are any of the nations U.N. Nations?" But this really was going no where. They had no real reason to force it to shut down, because technically owning Chemical/Bio weapons wan't against international law. If they weren't U.N. or LON nations there was nothing they could do, other than check the legitmicacy of this company. And it was as legit as you can get.

she passed a note

After this, one of you please make a motion to caucus.

Lord Dwight arose, his eyes were gleaming for he knew what the agitated whispers were about at the panel.

"As far as my records show, LifeWyze BioTech has not sold biological or chemical weaponry to any member of the United Nations and certainly no member of the League of Nations; in fact I think such a thing would be impossible due to your... stances.

"Our company does not sell smallpox as we are unable to get a sample of it, the only two in existence being in Russia and America. What we sell is a smallpox vaccine. Afterall, America and Russia are hardly the most... well behaved... of nations are they?"

He smiled slightly.

"As for the secure communications, I cannot say why countries choose to approach is in secret, however if they use encoded messages, we must respect the wishes of privacy our customers hold, thus we reply in an equally encoded transmission."

The man seated himself, crossed his legs and took a sip of the water next to his microphone. His eyes found Mr. Tomari's and stared at him coldly, mockingly.

"We do respect the right of privacy. As for the U.N. question that was making sure, as U.N. policey dictates, no nations are allowed to have Bio/Chemical Weapons. But if you can not say why all the secracy, then that would indicate, either you, or they have something to hide. Especially a company of your notiritey, it can't be very secreat. The point of this forum Sir, was to establish if your company was doing dangerous practices by selling weapons that cause more death than a conventional weapon. Bry fankley I think we have established that you are somewhat safe. But I don't give a damn if you don't assum responsiblity for the useage of these weapons, because according to the Attorney General, your company is held under strict liablity under International Law. Do you understand?

The investigation yeilded results that we needed, to either prove your company maliciously dangerous, or safe. We find you are likely as safe as you can be, but don't forget, you won't be off our radar. "

Lord Dwight gathered his papers and rose.

"It is good to know that our company is so interesting. I do hope that you will be publishing your results of this forum, advertisement is so expensive these days."

He offered a smug grin and began to leave the hall.

Mitchell laughed loudly as the tables were turned on the tribunal. He grinned, stood up, and headed for the exit. Unless they were going to call the countries up, which he doubted, since this was mainly a witch hunt for LifeWyze, he had no point in being here, especially since Lord Dwight had so handily dispatched their questions.

[OOC: Open or closed?]

(Technically open, however only with you as someone who witnessed the LifeWyze investigation decision and the Q&A with Lord Dwight. Basically, open in the way Polockistan participated.)