[Ruatha]

2404.5, The Swedish Nation - Where is God?

Ruatha sat worried in his office discussing the current status with the foreign minister.
"-What should we do about this Ruatha.
If we continue with our research treaty with this race we will be aiding them to develop that device that the ancient texts warns us about, the Talisman!

"-Yes. I can see that.
I have already sent them a message stating that we must downgrade our current treaty to include manufactured goods only. All scientists have been recalled from their facilities and all their scientists has been sent home.


"-I guess you have been reading the ancient texts aswell?
If so you know what we are supposed to do now?

"-I know that the texts say that we should eradicate these species as soon as we discover them. But those texts where based on a different universe, they are ancient as you say!
Surely they can't apply to our modern day situation!
I won't throw away a 600 year long tradition of peace just becouse some outdated book says I should. It's not like we belive that book to be some kind of divine revelation!
It's just based upon the knowledge that was availible when it was written, and at that time all highly religious races where fanatics, bent on converting all the universe at the point of their guns.
The times have changed!

"-I hope you are right. If we allow them to devcelop the Talisman we might find ourselfs converted to their faith if you're wrong!

"-I won't let that happen.
We will watch these aliens closely. Any sign of them trying to convert other species and I might have to change my mind.

"-In that case I have to agree with the armed forces. We aren't equipped for war! Then we will have to build a fleet.

"-This is not the time for that, but I see your point and I will consider it further.
Now I've got other pressing issues to deal with.
These Katamarans are very interested in trading manure with us, but they only want to pay with **** of their own! Negotiations, negotiations.
See what **** I have to deal with all days!

With a laugh the foreign minister left Ruatha's office.

[ July 23, 2003, 20:53: Message edited by: Ruatha ]