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Gee, I wish I had your *problems* Ruatha... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

N,R: I've got a solution to the ice planet problem. Just give me your star charts and I'll run puppet political parties on your homeworlds. Then, viola, no more ice planets in your rock empire and you don't have to worry about trying to explain it anymore... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif I should have PPP in, oh about 70 turns at my current research rate. Can you wait that long?

I've been working on my race history, but it has more internal inconsistencies than a Hollywood movie. Eventually I'll get over being embarrased by them and post it...

[ May 15, 2003, 12:27: Message edited by: teal ]

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2402.7 The Swedish Nation - We don't trade, do we fall?

The head of the colonization department strolled into Ruatha's office.
<font color=purple>"-What are these new rumours buzzing over town?
And how are those trade deals you proposed to those aliens going?"


<font color=blue>"-You know very well what is happening.
Those Vorlons has stopped answering our communications, and their colony ship that was orbiting in our Kodiak system has left for Vorlon space. We still have good hopes for the trade with the Starwolf clan though. They are descendants from old Earth just as we. So we understand how they think.
Those Vorlons on the other hand are unpredictable."
<font color=black>

<font color=purple>"-I told you this was a bad idea!
What are you going to do about it now then?
<font color=black>
<font color=blue>"-Gunboat diplomacy.
We are planning on sending a Coast Guard Alpha fighter carrier to their home system and demand that the trade go through, ofcourse we don't have any such ship yet but soon we will.
And if that doesn't help we are sending a renewed offer to the Narrewians asking for a trade with them. The trouble is that they already have our colony technology and might be reluctant to trade with us."
<font color=black>
<font color=purple>"-So, now you're pushing us into a war, ending our long history of peace?
Do you really think the Tingsrad will agree to that?
<font color=black>
<font color=blue>"-We aren't going to war. Just threatening to do it!
Within a year the Vorlons will have to decide what path they will choose, and then the Tingsrad can decide what we shall do."
<font color=black>
The colonization minister turned around with her nose high as usual and left with silly look on her face, thinking that this time Ruatha has overstepped his authority.

Ruatha smiled as he felt that he finally was getting a grip on the situation.
Fighters, a good argument in negotiations, he thought.


[ May 20, 2003, 23:51: Message edited by: Ruatha ]

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not very peacefull.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Tradewar, and they started it. Well, atleast that's how the Swedes see it!

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if i ever end up in a game with them, i'm going to be carefull. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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2402.8 The Swedish Nation - Shameful display of incompetence.

The head of the foreign ministery sneaked into Ruatha's office.
<font color=purple>"-We haven't heard anything from the Vorlons about that covert war threat you sent them Last month.
But they have responded to an earlier message we sent, and the trade of ships between our two empires has ben completed. We now have access to a gas colony ship.


<font color=blue>"-Oh, I see.
Hmm, how do we save this then.
You've really messed things up this time Areld!
You better start thinking of strategies to fix this!
<font color=black>

<font color=purple>"-But, But...
It was you who told me what message to send!
<font color=black>
<font color=blue>"-Do you have that in writing? If you don't I urge you to stop making these wild accusations, they can be hazardous for your health.
You'll bear the full responsibility for any actions the Vorlons might take regarding your nasty message to them."
<font color=black>
<font color=purple>"-I.. I.. I Don't know what to say..
I said it might not be an altogether good idea to threaten them...
But.. but.. as you say... I'd better start thinking up someway to fix this, shouldn't I??
<font color=black>
<font color=blue>"-Yes, you'd better do that.
I don't want to talk to you again until this matter is taken care of.
You may leave now!"
<font color=black>
The head of the foreign ministry left confused and scared, stumbling against the doorpost on the way out.

Ruatha felt the tension inside him rise again.
Why do I surround myself with these imcompetent people. I do hope the Vorlons won't be upset becouse of the misjudgement of Areld, he thought.


[ May 25, 2003, 16:51: Message edited by: Ruatha ]

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Isn't Ruatha a nice chap, Hooray for him!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

(I had to write something while I wait for Atrocities next chapter....)

[ May 25, 2003, 17:02: Message edited by: Ruatha ]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Anxiously awaiting the arrival of your story. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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2403.0 The Swedish Nation - Manure.

The head of the intelligence office moved silently into Ruatha's office.
<font color=purple>"-Hi there, R
We've got a strange invitation form the Katamaran service in response to our Last message to them.
Listen to this:

Message from the Katamaran Service:
"*click*click*click*

Please, feel free to send as many exploritory ships as you'd like! We'll be sending our own exploration craft through your territory soon ourselves.

*click*click*click*

Oh, and don't worry about any parties with the Ministry of Fireworks. They won't be hosting anything soon. But the Ministry of Socializing & Disease Control will be hosting the 12th annual All You Can Eat Fertilizer Shindig next month. Feel free to attend, and bring along some compost to throw at your dance partner!

*click*click*click*

- Katamaran Service, Director Flarb (est 2400.1)"

What do you think of this?

<font color=blue>"-Great.
This gives me a fine idea!
We really need to improve our relations with our neighbours, and I know just how.
Tell the head of the colonization department to leave for these festivities with the katamarans as the official Swedish representative.
And get some **** and place it in a vacumm sealed parcel.
Tell her that it is a gift to the Katamarans that they have requested and that she is to open it at the festivities and present it to them with her own hands.
<font color=black>

<font color=purple>"-I like the way you think Ruatha.
I'll see to it.
We'll put a filter on her own toilet and use her own disposals, he he he.
<font color=black>
<font color=blue>"-Yes. This will make everyone happy.
Well, atleast the Katamarans and me, I don't know about Tina though, he he.."
<font color=black>
<font color=purple>"-Ok, se Ya
<font color=black>
<font color=blue>"-Bye, and try to arrange for some footage of her on the festivities!"
<font color=black>
The head of the intelligence office left without noise, flowing quietly through the offices.

Ruatha sat at his desk with a smile upon his lips.


[ May 30, 2003, 09:11: Message edited by: Ruatha ]

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It's always hilarious to get a message from the Katamaran service!
An in-game story from K@choo would be fun to read!