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Visiting the Independent Hapan Nation
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Monday, 22 Aug 2011, 12:23 PM | Message # 1 |
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| The Vjun Fleet's Corellian Star Shuttle "Avarice" descended from hyperspace at the location of the Hapan Independent Nation. Its weapon systems were inactive and it was clearly there as a friendly vessel. Aboard were a selection of Vjunite Diplomatic notables, including a Member of Parliament along for the ride as well as Oriel himself.
He stood behind the officer operating the controls as they glided from hyperspace, the blurred lines returning to real as the blast shields over the windows slid open. His elegently dressed form was complimented by a sequence of Aurodium plated buttons. At his side hung a ceremonial blaster pistol, and across his chest was his ambassador's sache, made in a rich silk spun by blind monks on some world or other. Needless to say he was dressed to impress.
Oriel leant around to speak to the communications officer, who opened a channel to the Hapan forces "Let them know I am here, and request a landing or docking vector." the communications officer leant forward, pressing a button on his helmet for a moment "Independent Hapan Nation Control, this is the Vjun vessel Avarice, carrying the fact finding delegation from the Imperial Senate headed up by Senator Oriel of Vjun, Earl of Malreaux etc. and also a delegation from the Vjunite Parliament headed by Lady Salmachia Winthrop-Panderington-Smythe of Vjun, requesting landing vector"
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Kso-Dashune | Date: Monday, 22 Aug 2011, 12:43 PM | Message # 2 |
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| From where the Avarice exited hyperspace, they would have a splendid view of the New Parein Shipyards, glittering like a jewel as a number of tugs and smaller vessels and even men in bulky repair suits worked about the long and elegant frame of a Nova-class vessel that was currently undergoing repairs to its engines. Nearby, a Battle Dragon sat, ominous and squat; a protector of the shipyards and Parein II beyond.
As the Avarice advanced, it would pass a number of transport vessels, clearly outbound. The Hapans, it would appear, had been busy people. In response to the Senator's comm, a rather cheerful female voice would respond over the open net.
"Avarice, this is IHN Control. Come about to a heading of six-eight-one and proceed to land planetside." A pair Miy'til starfighters swooped in to escort the shuttle to the surface.
K'so Da'shune
Presidium of the Independent Hapan Nation
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Monday, 22 Aug 2011, 12:50 PM | Message # 3 |
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| The Avarice moved as it was instructed to, skimming gently into land at its allocated coordinates. The vessel would take full passive scans, in order to gain some basic intel, but nothing which could be considered to be militarily agressive. Moments after landing the landing ramp would begin to descend, coming to the ground with a light clink.
A waft of perfumed air would come from the vessel as a half dozen FIII Footmen advanced out of the vessel, taking up stations at the foot of the ramp. Bernard Oriel then lead the small Vjunite delegation from the ramp, Lady Winthrop-Panderington-Smythe advanced behind him to the right, the ship's captain to his left. A protocol droid and a pair of scribes completed the party as they advanced from the vessel.
They gave the Hapans an appropriate gesture of deference, a small bow. Oriel then advanced a pace and put his hand out for the Hapan leader to shake. "Greetings, I am Bernard Oriel, I have spoken to your people via the Holonet and I gather you are expecting myself to visit?"
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Kso-Dashune | Date: Monday, 22 Aug 2011, 12:55 PM | Message # 4 |
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| The landing pad was rather ornate, set aside for important visitors. While Parein II had been off the beaten path, its inhabitants still built decent cities and the like. As such, the Vjun delegation would be welcomed into a rather large structure, perhaps thirty or forty stories high and filled with comforts.
Perhaps surprisingly, Da'shune was present himself to welcome the Senator. He'd foregone most of his normal armaments; the gun of command holstered at his side, and his blades at his back, covered by his cloak of office, but otherwise he seemed quite ordinary, at least for a Hapan.
"Greetings, Senator Oriel. I have the honor to be K'so Da'shune, Presidium of these fine peoples. Be welcome to our world. Come inside, and have food and drink."
K'so Da'shune
Presidium of the Independent Hapan Nation
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Monday, 22 Aug 2011, 1:01 PM | Message # 5 |
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| Oriel and the delegation would enter and be given food and refreshment. The Lady Winthrop-Panderington-Smythe would make her own separate queries to the locals, seeking to establish an Embassy amongst them and secure guarantees of diplomatic immunity. Oriel would smile and return the greetings, following Da'shune and engaging in a tete-a-tete for a little while before seeking to hold a meeting when possible before them. They were all impressed with the artitechture, if feeling it lacked something of the majestic Vjunite style.
"Perhaps when you are ready K'so Da'shune" he said in a friendly tone "We could retire to discuss matters of great import in a more private environment?"
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Kso-Dashune | Date: Monday, 22 Aug 2011, 1:06 PM | Message # 6 |
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| The Lady Smythe (shortened, if allowed) would find a number of elected officials welcome and receptive to the idea of an Vjunite embassy, though all things would need to be voted on, of course; matters of construction and security to be seen to as well. It was more that they were open to the idea of the process of an embassy at the moment.
At last though, when Oriel spoke to Da'shune, the Presidium nodded with a faint smile, motioning to a pair of Hapan guardsmen, who opened a rather plain and unadorned door at one side of the entertaining hall, which would lead Da'shune, Oriel and whomever else came along into a rather comfortable meeting room, set with a table and large plush chairs to make meetings more comfortable.
K'so Da'shune
Presidium of the Independent Hapan Nation
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Monday, 22 Aug 2011, 1:15 PM | Message # 7 |
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| Oriel entered the meeting room in private aside from his scribe following him closely. The Scribe took his stenography unit from his belt and placed it next to Oriel, to assure a thorough recording of the meeting was taken. The Scribe then pulled Oriel's chair out and allowed him to sit before taking his data pad from his belt and sitting next to his master, having a copy of the Galactic Encyclopedia to check on any facts and figures/details required.
Reclining in his chair, Bernard smiled and placed his glass down with a delicate click. "I should inform you that I plan to record this meeting for reference purposes. If you wish for me not to do so please notify me now. I would be happy to cease recording if you so wish."
He moved on, seeking to address the first topic of conversation "How aware are you of the Galactic Empire? Its size, etc?"
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Kso-Dashune | Date: Tuesday, 23 Aug 2011, 5:42 PM | Message # 8 |
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| No guards were visibly present; nonetheless, the threat of assassination or capture constantly hung over Da'shune's head. Nonetheless, he was a jovial host and willing to make his visitors all the more comfortable. He was, after all, not like some of the weaker beings incapable of defending themselves. Declining drink himself, Da'shune seated himself across from Oriel; a small coffee table being the object between them.
"But of course, record away. I am aware of the Galactic Empire largely from the smugglers and raiders I fought against or captured. Prior to departing the Consortium, I was a highly-ranked naval officer of a Consortium fleet tasked with protecting and defending the Hapan worlds from outside influence... and on occasion, defending it from interior problems. As to the size of the Empire? I know it is vast; it encompasses many worlds from the Core on to the Outer Rim, but I could hardly name all worlds or worlds outside of perhaps a handful of influential ones. As you may see, I am not well-traveled."
K'so Da'shune
Presidium of the Independent Hapan Nation
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Wednesday, 24 Aug 2011, 6:19 AM | Message # 9 |
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| "May I compliment you on the quality of the construction here, roughly how many do your people number here? There are estimates of course but I would like to know a more accurate number. Are you not worried about the Hapes Cluster threatening you? Or indeed one of the other large independent factions or pirates? You seem rather isolated.
To give you a brief idea, the Empire comprises over a million systems and controls the vast majority of the known space in the Galaxy. The Emperors armies number in the tens of trillions, all armed and trained to exacting standards. The Empire can field millions of capital-class vessels of all shapes and sizes, from dreadnoughts tens of kilometers long down to corvettes. The Emperor does not take kindly to those who do not recognize the Empire as their liege. Under Emperor Palpatine order has been maintained by a strict policy of enforcing peace and stability to allow mankind to prosper...
Talking of MANkind.. I am astonished that you are not female? Your society does have a reputation for being female dominated..."
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Kso-Dashune | Date: Saturday, 27 Aug 2011, 7:15 AM | Message # 10 |
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| "Why, thank you, Senator." K'so smiled as he relaxed upon the oh-so-comfortable chair; the twin of which Oriel was residing upon. "The construction here was quite adequate when we arrived; we have only expanded. As for populace? Some eighteen-thousand Hapan people and some additional three-hundred fifty thousand who claim our protection and trade. Good friends and allies we have made amongst those who live upon the quartet of moons and Parein II itself.
"As for the Consortium? I have no doubt they will come for me, but their unwillingness to risk a breach of isolationism will more than likely relegate it to assassination attempts. Were they to come in force, I am confident I know whom they would send... but that is another story for another day. As for pirates? I may only have a ship or three, Senator, but we are well-versed in handling raiders. You may have spotted the shipyard on your way in, yes? Before the month is out, we should have sufficient means to begin constructing our first squadron of defensive craft. We plan to branch out and away from traditional Hapan design though.
"The Empire sounds quite prodigious. A true feat of will and work, and it would be a daunting prospect for the Consortium to attempt to breach such, should it come for me. I dare say I might add fear of the Empire to the list of limiting factors.
"And yes, the matriarchal society. Those with me were people who were tired of such a society; male and female alike. That is why I am Presidium, elected as such, and why any man or woman may cast their name in the next series of elections. Not all Hapans think alike, despite what you may believe, Senator. It is something of a change to be outside the norm of Hapan society, and that we have come this far means much for our future."
K'so Da'shune
Presidium of the Independent Hapan Nation
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Monday, 29 Aug 2011, 5:16 PM | Message # 11 |
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| "And what if the people of Parein II? Surely the loyal servants of the Empire already here have rights?" he said sipping his drink "This really is fine stuff."
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Kso-Dashune | Date: Tuesday, 30 Aug 2011, 9:21 AM | Message # 12 |
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| "We have taken a census that places the population of Parein II at roughly three-hundred fifty thousand. This includes the quartet of moons. These people were not represented in the Senate; truth be told, they seemed to govern themselves quite well without our aid. Their government system, complete with the same members who sat the government when we arrived sit there still. They hold their elections for their own people, which we refrain from taking part of for the time being, but they have the majority vote in ours, as they quite outnumber us.
"My position as Presidium over the IHN was established among my own people prior to our arrival here. The title of Presidium makes me more of a current spokesperson for the people of Parein II and its moons than an actual ruler. We co-exist side by side, and if I might say as much, we have raised the economy greatly in the short time we have been here. Fair treatment and respect is what we give and what we have received.
"I am glad you like the wine. It is a fine Parein II blend."
K'so Da'shune
Presidium of the Independent Hapan Nation
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| Gemmell | Date: Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011, 1:00 PM | Message # 13 |
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| Oriel would feel a slight series of silent vibrations in a communicator build into the lining of his underpants, a simple and tiny pager but with a single message "Leave".
Lord Gregorious Gemmell
Advisor to the Emperor
Imperial Ruling Council
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011, 1:07 PM | Message # 14 |
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| Bernard opened his mouth to exchange another barrage of polite conversation with his opposing number, but felt the tiny vibration. He gave a smile before continuing to speak as before "All of this seems to be in order Mr Dashune, but I fear I can waste no more of your time with mere tete-a-tete. I can assure you my report will be more than favourable and will convey all relevant facts you have given to us".
He would then stand, his scribe picking up the recorder and placing it away in it's velvet lined container with a gentle soft depression of fabric. Pending all the possible checks and polite points of etiquette which might be required, Oriel would see to leaving Parein II as quickly as possible, his shuttle being alerted in advance to leave, it's engines would be warmed up and all crew and passengers would return to the ship.
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Kso-Dashune | Date: Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011, 3:22 PM | Message # 15 |
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| Oriel's exit would be impeded some, however. As he and his scribe were gaining their feet, the door to the small meeting room opened, allowing a single male to slip inside the room. Shutting the door swiftly behind himself, he might have been mistaken for a political aide or adjutant. However, he wore the uniform of a lieutenant in the Hapan forces and at his hip, the holster for his blaster pistol was unsnapped. Though Oriel may not have caught it, Da'shune was in a hyper-alert mode, although still seated. "Lieutenant Janus, what is-" The Lieutenant cut him off, a sorrowful look in his eyes as he pulled the blaster. It wasn't likely to help much that Oriel was directly in the line of fire, but the man did not seem to care. "I'm sorry, Presidium. Commander Da'shune sends her regards."
The Lieutenant opened fire from across the room, his blaster hurling fire and death at the Presidium and, incidentally, the Senator who happened to be between the two men. Da'shune could not help Oriel at that moment; an attempt to tackle the standing Senator and carry him from the line of fire would result in them both being cut down. Instead, the Presidium pushed himself backwards, overturning the chair and spilling him to the ground as he spun his body to put his head and upper torso in line with the assailant. He could only pray that the Senator was not harmed in the opening barrage.
K'so Da'shune
Presidium of the Independent Hapan Nation
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