Thank you, corrected.
They don't know. It seems unlikely to the people in the know that he survived the qwa matter detonation, but a Negotiator assigned to a minor trade node isn't necessarily going to by privvy to the latest intelligence.
You son of an snek, I'm in.
From the German point of view, the original is a Lovecraftian horror story.
Cult of primativists on an uncharted island attacking visitors. Not a lot happens for a while, then an inhuman monster attacks the same soldiers on the other side of the continent while their commander goes mad.
That really wasn't what he actually wants. He did that because he and the Negotiator both know that N.E.M.O. will never accept the status pro bellum, so the Negotiator asking for that is a waste of time.
Ah yes, I'm sure the list of dozens of species that the Reach has genocide over the years will do absolutely nothing to convince the Yunians
I mean, those are all completely separate things though
I mean, keep in mind that the whole reason Paul is here is to reassure the Yunians that N.E.M.O aren't a threat and want to maintain good relations
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This isn't in a story post so you don't have to fix it, but for future reference it's "bellum".
Thank you, corrected.
The count only counts threadmarked posts. In my case, that's the first segment of each episode.
But isn't that what Paul wants? To waste time?
And how will he prove it to the Yunians?
Or this was always the plan and everyone knows it as normal.
Thank you, corrected.
Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean you're wrong.
No. That sounds like a bet I would lose.
Hehehe, that's actually a running gag. I do recommend binge watching show, its so good.
It's also possible that it's a false flag operation and the Reach on planet aren't involved.
And thus, the End justifies the Means. Even if that means basically ruining her career. On the other hand, letting the Reach Negotiator get their hands on the Super-Ring would be even worse for everybody... So, the Many must outweigh the One today.
They shouldn't have to. Good, sensible races don't go conquering their neighbours, you know.
Though I doubt anyone would trust the Reach citizens with anything in the first few centuries... Some races do have long lifespans, and longer memories...
I suspect more than a few members would laugh in his face. Or maybe punch him for even suggesting it. Or both.
And an empire as big as the Reach has a lot of production potential. That's why the war is going to take a lifetime.
Though most cultures don't start out at that level, you know. Still, by now, it's probably easier. But Reach gonna reach.
To paraphrase the Geth from 'Incompatible System': "Reach Faction is Reach." They're used to doing it this way. I wouldn't be surprised if doing it this way has become a point of pride for some, putting one over entire worlds.
And OL finds that sort of attitude wasteful. And when they're defeated, he will rejoice.
I hope this isn't just a pleasure call, Drusa. Not that OL's busy, but...
...Well, shit. Looks like Reach gonna reach indeed.
Oh, that's bad. I have the feeling the war is coming to Yuna whether they want it to or not...
I rather suspect the High Council Office is in a panic right now...
...Which isn't indicative of anything. They may have emotion-concealing gear. Or they might simply not have known this was coming. It's not impossible they weren't told the military branch might be trying something against the Illustres...
Definitely not a trading party, then. I'm betting they're loaded for
I mean, sure, they might be here to collect the Super-Ring as the Negotiator expected to be able to...
Wow, they got pilots that quickly? Someone must have turned quite the profit...
...Or not. Yeah, I don't think they're friendly at all. The system's traffic command is probably screaming rather loudly at them...
And he's definitely in no mood to go for a hat-trick.
Oh, that's not a good sign. He really thinks they'll bombard him from that far out? No, stupid question, of course they'll try.
"Uh... The watch officer says 'No doi!' Is that what you were hoping to hear, ma'am?"
Wow, okay. They really want him dead. You don't bust out big guns like that for just anybody.
On the upside, Yuna is not likely to remain neutral for much longer.
A little late there, Drusa. Then again, FTL beam weapon. It's entirely possible causality got a wee bit confused there.
Cha-ch-...
...-ing! Dangit! No snagging the Super-Ring in the confusion.
Still, being able to go weapons-hot against their attackers is fine. And they can show the gyuanites and company they'll fight Reach aggression to protect them.
Prediction: "I know nothing of this! This is... is a rogue element!"
Which does certainly feel not right. There's got to be something more going on... Hopefully we'll learn more tomorrow.They will be directed to the opposite side of the planet to your ships...