Fegelein
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Post by Fegelein on May 14, 2012 11:22:53 GMT -8
In some ways we can vaguely sympathize with Coruscant's position, but I'd like to twist the Latin phrase and call this a case of "Let the seller beware". Bless them, for in their naïveté they never seemed to think anyone would try to reverse-engineer their schematics. Given that half their arsenal is "borrowed" itself, their objections are deliciously ironic.
I'd say quite confidently that Coruscant fears anyone else reaching par with their military. Simply listen to the excuses they've been putting out: 'we've been invaded by empires; we had to ensure we were unmatched'. As much as they deny the imperial title, that is their historical function, regardless of whether they admit it, and they seem deathly afraid of that status being compromised. Ergo, they want to monopolize control of their technology to ensure it can never be turned on the homeland. For good or ill, their position is understandable. Whether it's one they can maintain is a separate question.
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Post by Ailedhoo on May 14, 2012 11:28:15 GMT -8
“I see” went Miles. “Any interruptions?”
“Could our insults be copyrighted better?” went the knights.
“We will soon see” went Miles. “Now back on topic to the interviewee: is the Downfall Gang plotting a space program? Will you also give your view on the G.A.S’s space programs?”
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Fegelein
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Post by Fegelein on May 14, 2012 11:59:03 GMT -8
We are investigating a space program. In fact, even before dedicated work began, I was the first member of the Bunker into space. The old man was quite upset I turned a one-way flight into a round trip.
While GAS is to be commended for restarting a local enterprise, we've felt that their program is unduly hasty. Coruscant's already won whatever race there might have been, and right now it's really only a competition to rediscover the old technology. Without a doubt, it is a matter of great national prestige, but it's also an immensely expensive undertaking; one of the reasons we've been so slow with our program, despite possessing the requisite preliminaries, is that we're wary of ambition outstripping the state's ability to adequately supply it.
We're deeply concerned with the alliance's proposed military projects. The weaponization of space has always been a controversial issue, and regardless of the risk of sparking a cosmic arms race with neighbour states, PEACE, or some other rival, it will almost certainly provoke Coruscant, who has both the know-how and the necessary force to obliterate this planet. Not simply kill life, but destroy the planet. Admittedly they probably wouldn't follow through on such a threat, but they're more than capable of intercepting anything Earth can put out right now, and given their military tradition, I expect a lot of generals would jump at the chance to send in a permanent orbital "garrison".
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Fegelein
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Post by Fegelein on May 14, 2012 12:00:36 GMT -8
Admirals, pardon me.
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Post by Ailedhoo on May 14, 2012 13:06:57 GMT -8
“So concern that space programs have a bizarre danger to it.” Saying this was followed with Miles drinking a slip of water. “So now for the next issue: music. What is your favourite...” Just then members of the Neo Russian Red Army Choir arrived to sing that most grand of songs: Then they left and no questions were asked. “Ok” went Miles. “So what is your favourite musical track or tracks?”
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Fegelein
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Post by Fegelein on May 14, 2012 14:14:10 GMT -8
What a timely intervention; it just so happens I'm a great fan of that choir.
As for individual pieces, they span many different styles and genres; probably too many to list here, unless you'd like to suggest any points of focus. I do have to make special mention of a Russian song, "I Am Glad, 'Cause I'm Finally Returning Back Home", which has become something of a leitmotif for me, at least within the Bunker.
I'd play a clip for those unfamiliar with the work, but it just so happens we have the man himself here to perform it. Take it away, Eduard!
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Post by Eduard Khil on May 14, 2012 14:14:41 GMT -8
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Post by Radio Misch on May 14, 2012 14:17:17 GMT -8
So what is your view on the matter? will return after this message.
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Post by Ailedhoo on May 14, 2012 21:22:25 GMT -8
-after the commercials returned “So what is your view on the matter?,” with Victor Miles quickly placing his Node Phone back into his pocket.-
Welcome back to “So what is your view on the matter?!" After talking about international relations, space programs and music we must go on to the next question for Fegelein: what was your favourite antics ever?
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Fegelein
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Post by Fegelein on May 15, 2012 7:18:41 GMT -8
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I have a couple of favourites. People would probably expect them to be the grander stunts, like when I reversed the polarity of every magnet in continental Europe, or the time I replaced Russia with the world from Pokémon just as Barbarossa started. But in terms of sheer ironic value, I have to say, it was the time I turned the Bunker Jewish.
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