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Lorrdian Export Concerns
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Monday, 03 Dec 2012, 3:44 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Could Lorrd please express an explanation for the concerning reports that their products are so unsafe that this has lead to their prohibition on the Dominion Federation Worlds?
Does the Commerce Committee advise other worlds to take caution with such products?
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Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Monday, 03 Dec 2012, 4:55 PM | Message # 2 |
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| The Vanguard Dominion? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with those worlds. I can only assume then that we have no real customer basis upon said worlds. However, having read the statement, one can only assume that the Vanguard Dominion is not fond of the exports of Stark Defense Conglomerate, which include lethal weaponry, hunting weaponry, stun supplies for riot control, personal suits of armor and medical supplies. Furthermore, the exports of Lorrd Engineering, which include a number of farming-related vehicles, ships, construction droids, worker droids and so forth, and the exports of Vigilance Technologies, which at this time include sensor packages, non-lethal drones, planetary defense drones and targeting components, are not welcome in the Vanguard Dominion for whatever reason they see them to be unwelcome.
All of the products sold comply with local regulations on safety laws and Imperial-regulated laws, as well as numerous visits from inspectors and the like from the Sector Capital.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Monday, 03 Dec 2012, 6:27 PM | Message # 3 |
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| The Dominion Federation, as I am told they are called. I believe it was a stenographic error.
Verence Terrawin
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First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Adaaran | Date: Monday, 03 Dec 2012, 11:52 PM | Message # 4 |
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| "Gentle-begins of this Senate. I am Mr. Baal, the current Dominion Federation ambassador to the Galactic Empire. I would have spoken and introduced myself sooner, however I was prevented from doing so as my government forwarded me some interesting reading as to the reasons why these products have been deemed dangerous and marked illegal in Dominion space. Our own scientist have been looking into these specific products, however it is not only our scientist, yet also our people that had made discoveries of just how dangerous these products are. These are merely a few of the incidents which we currently know of, due in part to the people coming forward.
Our first report came in from a hunter, the man had taken his son out on a hunt, a local rite of passage in the local community. During which, the son, armed with a hunting rifle purchased from Stark Defense Conglomerate misfired at a crucial point, leading to a critical failure which has since landed the young man in the urgent care ward of a local hospital. The child has since been deemed as stable.
This next report came from our own armed forces, who have been looking into other means to save lives rather than risk them. To this extent, they were for a time willing to give these drones a chance. However, this option has since been discontinued, as during a test of one of these drones, the drone itself reset its coordinates and in short order crashed into a local residential area. Thankfully there was no one home during the incident.
My final report comes from a demonstration at which the local law enforcement were testing new stun weapons acquired from Stark Defense Conglomerate. During the riot however that followed the demonstration, the stun weapons which the law enforcement personnel were issued, failed at a critical moment, causing injury to twenty law enforcement personnel, three of which are still in critical condition at the local hospital.
As I've said, these are only a few of a large list of concerns and reports that have come in from across the Dominion, from citizens who have purchased a product from the listed companies. It was because of these reports that the products of said companies have been deemed dangerous and illegal within the Dominion Federation, and shall remain such to ensure the safety of our citizens, and any and all Imperial citizens visiting the Dominion."
~ A prepared statement from Mr. Baal; Dominion Federation Ambassador to the Galactic Empire
Adaaran the Unfeathered
President of the Dominion Federation Council
Supreme Commander of the Dominion
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 2:28 AM | Message # 5 |
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| Senators, I've read over the report from the Dominion Federation's representative and I daresay, this is a troubling report. During the recent recess, I contacted Mr. Stark about this particular issue and he gave me the following statement which I intend to read here:
"The only current hunting rifle sold under Stark Defense Conglomerate is the HB-4 hunting rifle; an item produced by the Prax Arms branch and a design that has been around long before Stark Defense Conglomerate acquired Prax Arms. None of the Prax Arms products now sold under the SDC have been modified or tampered with in their design, testing or production phase. Granted, this doesn't preclude the possibility of a one-in-a-million accident from happening, but all safety regulations on the weapons have been followed to the letter; shoddy products don't make for safe use. Of course, that's also why the SDC is releasing a new type of slug-based hunting rifle in the upcoming months that's also been put through rigorous paces.
"I'm a little at a loss as to how the Dominion Federation managed to acquire any drones from Vigilance Technologies without me knowing. All sales go through me, due the stringent need for control of drones and we have not sold any to them, nor, as per the agreement with the Defense Committee, could they have acquired working models from anyone else unless they managed to steal them and somehow attempt a shoddy reverse-engineering, in which case it's understandable why their drone crashed. Frankly, since I didn't sell a drone to them, I'm not worried about it.
"Finally, if they bought riot-control weapons from the SDC, they either bought it under Palandrix Personal Protection Gear or Pacnorval Defense Systems, Limited. Pacnorval has been around for a long time, and their products are good enough to supply the Imperial Center police and other Core Worlds; likewise, Palandrix has been known for their steady line of equipment that operates with little to no malfunction.
"I certainly can't see why these people were hurt, unless of course they didn't read the instruction manuals. User error, or lack of common sense, is most often why any person gets hurt. However, all products will be retested for possible safety hazards."
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 2:15 PM | Message # 6 |
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| So it seems like we have some illegal activities going on!!! Stark and his company are extremely worthy and LOYAL individuals!!!! I for one, have had a few items made by Stark, and they run at damn near perfect!!! I refuse to believe that anything like this happened without solid proof!!! And by proof, I want to see some sort of bill of sales!!! It seems like a trick in order to run Stark's name through the mud!!! I refuse to believe!!! I suspect dirty play here!!! As in, someone getting their little hands on these products and tampering with them!!!
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 3:25 PM | Message # 7 |
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| I think just dismissing these allegations out of hand is concerning. The Defense Committee already blocked him permission to sell his drones on a widespread level on the basis they threaten the peace. I agree with Senator Tu'Rot (shockingly) that proof is required in these cases, and I believe that it would be only right and proper for the companies involved to seek exports and produce a thorough internal report on these lines which could be dangerous.
The Alsakan Parliament will be meeting this afternoon to discuss a great potential they may put a freeze on the transfer of all Lorrdian military produce until an independent body investigates the matter (since the only attitude of the companies involved has to be to just dismiss the allegations out of hand).
The Dominon Federation has no interest at all in impeding trade, and I don't think they would make such allegations without due and considered process.
These companies are owned by the noted genocidal tyrant and dealer of death, Alyn Stark - a man who has engaged Imperial forces openly and ignored orders of the Imperial Military in a warzone - he is not a man of any character, nay he is a man of no substance or morals; I would not be shocked to see his company cutting corners in its products.
Alsakan urges caution and moderation from all parties involved, and re-affirms that it believes that these drones designed Starks companies should be prohibited completely after the incident on Imperial center where they fired on the Imperial Navy.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 3:34 PM | Message # 8 |
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| I'd argue against that fact, Senator. The issue about the drones, I feel, is behind the man now and while his actions were incorrect, I daresay his heart was in the right place when it came to my rescue. The Defense Committee has also authorized sale of planetary defender drones on a case-by-case basis and furthermore, the 'deadlier' designs of which you speak are not being sold to the public; in fact, they are not being marketed at all.
Calling Lord Stark down as a man with no substance or morals is just slander, though, and I'll not see a Lorrdian patriot spoken of in such a way.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 3:48 PM | Message # 9 |
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| Mr Stark may be used to being the law in the Kinyov Province. He may be used to driving people off their land for little or no reason at whim. He may be used to arresting political opponents. He may be used to profiteering of war and the misery his arms cause (faulty or otherwise). He may be used to hunting people down for sport.
Senator Lekpin, I invite your spoiled little rich boy to bring me to court if it is slander. I say it quite publicly; Alyn Stark is a genocidal, megalomaniacal, narcissistic, egomaniac, who wastes the profits of the misery and tears of others with a grandiose and wasteful abandon.
His companies are known (even within the Outer Rim) for producing second or third rate products (often riding off the back of the more innovative companies he bought up) - so I say it quite freely and without a second's hesitation that I would not be shocked that a man who indiscriminately pedals weapons and commits offenses against freedom would allow his companies to produce weapons that were faulty or dangerous to operate.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 4:07 PM | Message # 10 |
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| I would say, with all due respect Mr. Terrawin, that your words are quite slanderous and frankly inappropriate for this chamber. I do not know if you have met Mr. Stark personally, but I believe him to be the opposite of all of the things that you are saying. I know many people who would agree with me wholeheartedly.
That being said, you and Governor Tu'rot are completely correct in stating that an independent committee should be put together in order to investigate the alleged incidents and provide solid evidence of the accusations. I would hate to see a good man and his company slandered by, quite frankly, a Federation that I have never even heard of.
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 4:21 PM | Message # 11 |
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| Actions speak louder than words, a pretty face and a firm handshake Senator Thanatos. But I'm glad to see you showing your reasonable and moderate nature by defending a merchant of death who arrests political opponents! Oh but you've met him! He's quite charming I am sure, does he throw a good dinner party? Are there delightful sweetmeats and a string quartet to serenade you over dinner? I wonder if you ever considered that he is a man who has built his wealth off creating weapons of death and suffering to others.
I find your attitude morally repugnant Senator Thanatos, utterly and totally morally bankrupt - and I am sure that your people do not approve of one word of it.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 4:27 PM | Message # 12 |
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| If you did not have sarcasm, Mr. Terrawin, I am sure you would have nothing. It is good to know that the second someone opposes you, you suddenly know everything about them and can do nothing but offer further slander and insult. Hardly becoming of an Imperial Senator, sir.
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 4:54 PM | Message # 13 |
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| Interesting use of basic there Senator Thanatos.
I speak with principle and I call them as I see them Senator Thanatos. I am not (as you seem to be) under the thrall of the Military Industrial complex. As other Senators have noticed you have been nothing but blindly in favour of Senator Stark since his time as Senator.
I wonder if you ever actually think about what is right and wrong in the Galaxy, perhaps if you began to take a stand on issues your people cared about instead of blind praise for a petty Rimward tyrant then your popularity rating would stop sliding Senator. Just a thought.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| LomenRyuun | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 5:35 PM | Message # 14 |
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| Senator Terrawin, you are usually more reserved and more fair minded than that. Druckenwell has purchased a number of products from Mr. Stark's companies and never had any issue. I am tempted to ask the Chair to call you to order; this is about a specific matter and you are making it about the man's character, which has no place here, as well as casting gross assumptions about his products.
Lomen Ryuun
Senator, Doldur Sector
Senator, Druckenwell
Representative, Monor II (10 BBY - 9 BBY)
Representative, Geridard
Representative, Boranall
Representative, Therenor Prime
Vice-chairman, Defense Committee (Temporarily suspended)
Controlling Shareholder - Druckenwell Arms Corporation
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Tuesday, 04 Dec 2012, 5:40 PM | Message # 15 |
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| I cast no assumptions on his products. I simply state his character could easily lead one to make those assumptions.
It is myself calling for internal and independent review of his companies products, and my world's parliament that is taking the moderate step of considering the willingness of SDC to open itself up to internal and external evaluation before ruling on any possible stoppage of his goods being carried on vessels chartered on our world.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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