OBT Forum

Trescise looks at the Free Worlds Ambassador:

"Shared worlds will be ruled by the Hegemony, and though you will all doubtless complain, that is the stated fact of the matter.  Once we have secured and rebuilt them, then we will discuss joint administration.  There is no need to haggel on this, it is what we WILL do, so your protestations need not be heard."

Trescise looks at the Free Worlds Ambassador:

"Shared worlds will be ruled by the Hegemony, and though you will all doubtless complain, that is the stated fact of the matter.  Once we have secured and rebuilt them, then we will discuss joint administration.  There is no need to haggel on this, it is what we WILL do, so your protestations need not be heard."

"Yes... well haggling is what diplomats do, Ambassador, so you might want to brush up on those skills. Then again, given the mandate your Director-General appears to be giving you that may not be necessary."

James Darius Davion pushes his chair back and brushes the front of his jacket. "I think I'll be off back to the Embassy to have my family pack their bags. We've accomplished about what I expected here, and while it's my job to be here, I don't think I want them on Terra any more. They might catch something."

Tresice smiles at the backs of the departing delegates:

"It would seem, as always, that when the game goes against the Successor Lords and their sycophants, they run off, hide and have a good cry about it.  However, as is always the case, when a historical watershed moment arrives, those enamoured of the old ways are often the last to perceive its gravity."

Tresice, suprisingly, grins at the Taurian:

"We all have our little skills."

"Furthermore, it behooves the new Terran Hegemony to prove its capability to properly protect and administer these disputed worlds prior to the offensive action required to take them by force. It would not serve in the people's interests to be claimed by a nation that until recently had only enough troops to protect a single world and thus be subject to the predation from pirates and opportunistic houses.  If of course this new government would profess to care for its newly claims citizens, that is."

Ambassador Sparre approached the podium.

"Today, the Anti-Spinward Union is announcing the expansion of incentives to individuals and commercial entities to stimulate the development the agricultural, aquaculture, energy infrastructure, health care, light and heavy industrial, transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure sectors on all member worlds of the ASU.  These incentives include financial grants, low and no interest loans; tiered reductions in taxation rates depending upon the level and the sector of investment; and preferences for government contracts.  We are offering loan repayment and stipends for doctors, engineers, nurses and teachers willing to work in remote and isolated circumstances.

The ASU is making available landgrants on the newly opened worlds of Alice Springs and Union.  Additionally, we are offering limited proprietorships, consistent with protections afforded by the ASU Charter, for the founding of new colonies such as has recently occurred on Eliismore and Polska.  Expedited processing of applications for permanent residence leading to citizenship will be included in each of these settlement options.

We are establishing a network of clinics, laboratories and hospitals in order to protect public health and ensure the quality and viability of the food supply.

Finally, we are investing the educational system.  As envisioned, this will be an integrated system offering primary, secondary, vocational, baccalaureate and graduate educational opportunities.  Financial assistance for the baccalaureate and graduate levels will be available based upon merit and willingness to commit to public service.

The ASU is dedicated to growing in a sustainable manner, protecting the quality of life of our citizens.  We are looking for individuals and companies willing to invest their time and money in making this a reality.  For specific information regarding any of these programs, please contact the appropriate office at the ASU embassy, consulate or government admistrative complex."

She bows and returns to her seat.

Ambassador Tresice turns to the Oberon representative:

"Ambassador, as said beofre, what was ComStar's is now Terra's.  If you think you can take some of our vessels, through diplomatic means or other, I dare you to try and discover the consequences.  So far our relations with the Periphery have been cordial and progressive - we would like to keep them that way."