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Post by Ailedhoo on May 13, 2012 10:36:11 GMT -8
“So the rule of the law of the land comes from both leader and people” went Miles. “Now I will commence the next question: what is your view on the... incidents between the S.U.D.S and the people of Corcusant?”
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Post by King Sonic on May 13, 2012 10:54:02 GMT -8
"On the tensions over research? We're big believers in self-responsibility. We believe you consent to the risk your technology will be reverse-engineered when you sell any hardware containing it. If you want a failsafe, install some sort of detonation device should it be tampered with. A bit extreme, but it will alleviate the issues will it not?
Coruscant's technology was clearly of value. It was obvious that anyone who got ahold of one of the power armor units would seek to design their own. The only way to keep technology from going to someone else is to monopolise it. And based on our sources, the British tried their best to do just that centuries ago but could not prevent the Industrial Revolution from spreading.
On the actual tensions, they are of course troubling. We hold friends and allies on both sides of the Communist/Capitalist divide. It would be a shame if they were to start killing eachother, as we wouldn't be sure who to support in the conflict."
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Post by Ailedhoo on May 13, 2012 11:01:11 GMT -8
“Notions of the spread of technology and concerns of what side to pick” went Miles. “In continuing with the theme of tensions... what is your view on Cascadia, along with the tensions between the S.U.D.S and Teahadistan?"
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Post by King Sonic on May 13, 2012 11:31:51 GMT -8
"We have no real opinion on either of these issues. For the Cascadians, may the strongest side win. We will open relations with whichever side emerges victorious and obtains recognition."
"For the SUDS-Teahadistani tensions, we confess to not know much besides ideological exchanges between the two. We are confident that as usually happens in history, the two sides will understand their economic views are irreconciliable, and will agree to disagree. Going to war over ideology is madness in its truest form, we feel."
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Post by Ailedhoo on May 13, 2012 11:35:52 GMT -8
“You have demonstrated to have some post-political observations when it comes to economics. Now I will ask for your war policy.” Miles drank some water. “What is your view on the future of warfare? Ion cannons? Space fighters? Spearmen beating mechs?”
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Post by King Sonic on May 13, 2012 12:05:14 GMT -8
"The future of warfare will be what sentient life makes of it, I feel. Whether we use weapons of mass destruction to send us all back into the Stone Age or decide to abandon war in favor of peaceful coexistence, we are ultimately the arbiters of our destiny."
"Given the unlikely scenario of everlasting peace, however..."
He adjusted himself some as he pondered.
"I think Coruscant's technology will go a long way in propelling this world forward scientifically. While Coruscant's advanced technologies and Kinichikia and Teahadistan's open economics will foster innovation and development, I assume SUDS and its allies will be working to help distribute the technology. It would seem that despite their hostility, they are achieving the goal of Marxism - the quality of goods of capitalism but the egalitarianism and equitability of earlier times."
He realises he didn't particularly address weapons technology but made a general statement so decides to go back and flesh it out further.
"Via Coruscant, I can foresee mass proliferation of technologies once deemed futuristic - fusion power, lasers, ion cannons, starships, and all the rest. While we Raiju came from a world with technological advances far beyond what Earth possesses as well, lamentably we do not have any experience or record of such. It will fall to Coruscant to propel this world into a technological boom, both civilian and military."
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Post by Ailedhoo on May 13, 2012 12:09:58 GMT -8
“I see... an age of scientific revolution is on its way. Such is a notion of grandness I guess. I for one look forward to see what the future offers.” Miles then drank more water. “Now for the next question... does the Raiju have plans for a space program? Consider this in light of the G.A.S’s claim to enter a space revolution (especially with the launching of New Sputnik and the Climate Observation Satellite) and of the technologies of the Corcusant. "
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Post by King Sonic on May 13, 2012 12:26:47 GMT -8
"The Raiju, as you know, have never been too technologically-inclined until the beginnings of my regime. It will likely be some time before we pursue a space program. However, some research indicates that there would be many military benefits to such a program, besides the prestige it would bestow upon us. As such, when the time is correct and our finances are willing, we will likely pursue a space program. It should be easy enough to convince the populace to support it if they are sure that it will assist our defense in some manner, such as detecting incoming invasion forces or long-range missiles."
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Post by Ailedhoo on May 13, 2012 12:30:45 GMT -8
“So in line with your warrior culture will a space program emerge.” After stating this Miles looked to the camera. “The interview has proved itself to be a tool of intellect and insight. Now I ask of a domestic notion. The Raiju seem to have hostility towards... luxuries. With reports of vineyards going to waste around Rome I ask: why the hate to luxuries? And will you allow the Academy here to set up a cinema?”
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Post by King Sonic on May 13, 2012 12:45:34 GMT -8
"Luxuries, as defined by our people, are goods that do not serve a purpose towards survival or military might. Our disdain for luxuries stems from our evolution in a harsh land, where food was scarce and death lingered upon the winds themselves. Each person who was making jewelry or paintings could have been putting their talents to use harvesting resources or scouting for new ones, or joining the bureaucracy to oversee such endeavors."
He paused has he thought where to go next.
"Given the much less hostile landscape of the Earth, however, this ideology, I must admit, seems dated. While I am a traditional Raiju and see no real use personally in such things as wine or games, I have seen the studies of other human societies. The constant shifting of households of our youth can damage them in the long-term. The lack of leisure precedes a buildup of stress that can have disastrous effects on the battlefield. Given these facts, I have begun to open up our society, slowly as it may be, to outside technologies. For example, we have some medium of digital communications, except they are used primarily for political and military purposes.
Growing up in the harsh Raiju homeland, we should know better than anyone that if you do not adapt, you will not survive. We cannot afford to remain hopelessly backward on the basis of tradition. We should instead be evaluating every object and technology outsiders have to offer, and see if they can be useful to our continued existence as a nation."
His ears perked a bit at the last question.
"Provided the movies shown are informative, Raiju students will surely be allowed to view them. The presence of a cinema, however, should be allowed simply so the academic officials from overseas do not feel too away from home. It is unlikely Raiju pupils will be able to make much use of the theater, but our government is unrepentant on the idea that they are there to learn, not to enjoy themselves."
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