[Thermodyne]

IC: “Thermolia fails to see any reason for war in your statement except for the greed of your government. At the time you were making your demands, Thermolia had no war bootie to offer to anyone. And we had only just become aware of the merger; there were no talks on this point. The offer was made as a take it of leave it proposition. Your attacks, and the transfer of assets, took place on the same cycle. So we feel that it is safe to say that you have mis-spoken and that your facts are not in order. Or, that you are disrespecting the gathered members of this council by trying to pass this lie off as truth.

As to the offer of a gift, this is true. Thermolia made a substantial gift of resources to your people. We did this without being asked and in return we were attacked. We even included the act of respect in the wording of the gift. We have observed your citizens making this act of respect many times. When high officials pass by, your people drop their lower garments and bend over, offering their bare hind quarters in respect. We thought that you would be pleased.

We Thermolian’s see through your fabrications. We see you for what you really are. And we now take this opportunity to again warn the free peoples of the galaxy that your only goal is total domination. Your weak justification for this war does not begin to hide your true ambitions.”

With that said, the Thermolian Ambassador stepped back and spit on the floor, and made one Last comment to the distinguished gentleman gathered. “We Thermolians are eternal. It matters not what happens in this life, for there will be another. While we are this day in a fight that we can not at this time win, we will not back down. What ever happens, Thermolian honor will remain untarnished. But you sir, you and your Overmind, have demonstrated that you have no honor. You have shown all gathered here in this place, that honor is not something with which you are acquainted.” With that said, the Thermolian turned, made the customary Cyber display of respect (also known as the moon), then turned and gave the Thermolian sign for disrespect, then left the room.

[ July 23, 2004, 12:04: Message edited by: Thermodyne ]