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shellphones2024-11-06 05:43 pm
emet_sulk) wrote in shellphones2024-11-06 05:43 pm
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Launch of The Enterprise
Type: Video
Sender ID: emet_sulk
To: Public
Subject: Launch of The Enterprise
Warnings: None
[ Another video by Emet-Selch, but this one is purposeful. The video shows a brand new ship in the dock of the Adamantine Forge. Unlike the first, this one has been built to accommodate its magitech engine from the very beginning. While it mostly resembles a sailing ship, it has elements of more advanced ship design to it: more metal joints and fixtures than usual towards the base where the engine sits, and a sail with the ability to drawn in latent aether and keep the ship powered.
On its side is its name painted boldly: THE ENTERPRISE.
There's a large turn-out for this launch. More than the test-run of its prototype. All the people who worked to build this thing in such a short time, the investor who funded the project, and whoever else decided to sticky-beak when they saw the commotion - it would be difficult for the shellphone to capture if it wasn't somehow floating above the crowd.
And it IS certainly floating on its own: because Emet-Selch is at the rear of the ship to officially send it off into the open sea. For once, the elder mage actually looks every inch a dignitary as he speaks into a hovering, magical orb which magnifies the volume of his voice to those listening. ]
Thank you all for coming together to celebrate the launch of The Enterprise. 'Twas truly a magnificent effort from all of our artisans and engineers over the past few moons. Today marks what I hope will be a significant leap forward in the field of magitech development and research. I won't bore you with some grandiose speech about dreams or aspirations - I shall simply say that anything is possible when like-minded individuals work together. I hope those of you who choose to remain affiliated with the Forge - and even those of you who do not - keep that ethos in your hearts.
[ With that, he waves the orb away. Because this ship can sail under its own power, what better way to demonstrate its prowess than to eschew the traditional bottle shattering and let it start on its own? Emet-Selch raises a finger and shoots magical sparks into the air, which is the signal for the captain and his crew to set sail.
There are cheers as the magitech engine quietly roars into life. The ship slowly eases out of the dock into the open ocean, crew members waving to those left on dry land. For those physically present, The Enterprise will sail around Eltrut before making its way to Atnam, where its new home will be with RAY, the free traders.
The video, however, ends once the ship is out of sight. ]
(ooc: Responders are welcome to reply via network or by ACTION.)
Sender ID: emet_sulk
To: Public
Subject: Launch of The Enterprise
Warnings: None
[ Another video by Emet-Selch, but this one is purposeful. The video shows a brand new ship in the dock of the Adamantine Forge. Unlike the first, this one has been built to accommodate its magitech engine from the very beginning. While it mostly resembles a sailing ship, it has elements of more advanced ship design to it: more metal joints and fixtures than usual towards the base where the engine sits, and a sail with the ability to drawn in latent aether and keep the ship powered.
On its side is its name painted boldly: THE ENTERPRISE.
There's a large turn-out for this launch. More than the test-run of its prototype. All the people who worked to build this thing in such a short time, the investor who funded the project, and whoever else decided to sticky-beak when they saw the commotion - it would be difficult for the shellphone to capture if it wasn't somehow floating above the crowd.
And it IS certainly floating on its own: because Emet-Selch is at the rear of the ship to officially send it off into the open sea. For once, the elder mage actually looks every inch a dignitary as he speaks into a hovering, magical orb which magnifies the volume of his voice to those listening. ]
Thank you all for coming together to celebrate the launch of The Enterprise. 'Twas truly a magnificent effort from all of our artisans and engineers over the past few moons. Today marks what I hope will be a significant leap forward in the field of magitech development and research. I won't bore you with some grandiose speech about dreams or aspirations - I shall simply say that anything is possible when like-minded individuals work together. I hope those of you who choose to remain affiliated with the Forge - and even those of you who do not - keep that ethos in your hearts.
[ With that, he waves the orb away. Because this ship can sail under its own power, what better way to demonstrate its prowess than to eschew the traditional bottle shattering and let it start on its own? Emet-Selch raises a finger and shoots magical sparks into the air, which is the signal for the captain and his crew to set sail.
There are cheers as the magitech engine quietly roars into life. The ship slowly eases out of the dock into the open ocean, crew members waving to those left on dry land. For those physically present, The Enterprise will sail around Eltrut before making its way to Atnam, where its new home will be with RAY, the free traders.
The video, however, ends once the ship is out of sight. ]
(ooc: Responders are welcome to reply via network or by ACTION.)
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Whilst it is true that the masses can often be foolish and easily swayed by those with malicious intent, I find that the average, level-headed individual will oft have more reasonable takeaways.
[ And it is especially important to seek opinions from those who otherwise wouldn't care, he thinks. ]
So, you believe a single, incorruptible representative to be sufficient?
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[ Cloud might be a little more down to earth. But the quick, subtle grin he flashes says that he is just. Sort of teasing. Because that could almost sound like a complement.
As for a single person... ]
If you had met Reeve, you wouldn't be surprised. The guy was around the worst of the worst and somehow he's still just. A genuinely good guy.
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Interesting. But how many good men of such caliber have you met? And of those, how many would desire a position of leadership?
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[ So, no. He wouldn't say that Reeve desired a leadership position. Reeve just. Had been the person to step up. ]
I think that's the type of person that is best for it. Not the one who would actually want the leadership role or looks for it. But I don't know that I've met that many people out there that are like Reeve.
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As you say, such capable individuals are few and far between. In my opinion, a council is better. Several heads are less corruptible than one, and any foolish ideas will be cut down before they can implemented.
'Tis not perfect, but I've yet to find a better solution.
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[ Just asking! ]
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[ He says it frankly, brutally. ]
They aren't kings. Their terms aren't lifelong. Have the people pick a representative from every social strata with the knowledge that they are expected to act in their best interests.
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[ Since that is sort of what happened on his end... People really didn't have much choice but to go along with what Shinra wanted. ]
Though maybe it might be different here...
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The people always have power. 'Tis only a matter of whether they've been made to believe otherwise.
[ If every man, woman, and child got it into their heads to overturn the existing system of government, no force on the star could stop them. No, the only thing stopping them is their own self. Emet-Selch, for all his disdain of the mortal races, knows this is a fundamental truth: that a collective will can trump even the most depraved despot. ]
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Well. If you need help around the place you know where to find me.
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[ Goodness gracious though, he's gone from having no goals to suddenly having several requests...
He will wave Cloud off though if the man is leaving. There are still people Emet-Selch has to flatter before the launch party winds down. ]