Re: The Great Belligerency [Round 2: New Shambhala]
02-04-2011, 11:49 PM
Originally posted on MSPA by Captain Lhurgoyf.
Vandrel Reinhardt swung open the doors into the offices of the Administrators, striding defiantly into the room where they were meeting. The four leaders were gathered in the centre of a podium, with the eleven others stationed around. Reinhardt felt a tinge of disgust to see nonhumans so different, so much more hideous, than he had ever seen back home, but he did not let it show.
This was an important diplomatic mission.
"My comrades. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Matthew Vanhart. You may have heard of me. I have helped defend the city from this alien threat."
A murmur of discontent arose from the Administrators. Reinhardt purposefully advanced to where the leaders were sitting, giving a bow.
"Greetings, Mr. Vanhart," said one of the humans at the stand. "We've heard the news of you. Welcome, Mr. Vanhart. What brings you to the Administration?"
"Indeed, indeed, and grave news it is. I believe that measures must be taken to combat this alien uprising. For the city to remain safe, should its integrity be compromised, we must take measures. Firstly, I would advise removing the nonhuman members of this board."
"An act of discrimination! How would this solve the problem?" came the reply from the stands.
"Ah, I am but combatting discrimination," Reinhardt began, having prepared to put on any sort of facade necessary. "Should the conflict continue, there would surely be those among the populace who would target the aliens in this board. Would we want to risk such the loss of our officials to blind predjudice? I myself, a well-meaning, unarmed visitor, was attacked by alien terrorists on my way in."
The crowd remained silent, but with a slight nodding of heads in understanding.
"Secondly, I regret to say that we must keep the city divided in its territories. Human blocs and alien blocs will be designated, and guards placed around the borders. Nonhumans wishing to leave shall be subject to examination, and if they are proven innocent, they may go."
"But--"
"Drastic times call for drastic measures. I assure you that I have seen plenty of times where we must see the issue with due pragmatism. Once the conflict has resolved itself, we shall open the city back up."
Reinhardt smiled to himself. He had conveniently left out that he would put very high standards for any aliens attempting to leave to meet. He hadn't mentioned that he had been grouping the aliens together so that they could all be exterminated at once. His people may have been superstitious enough for Reinhardt to discuss his true philosophy, but regrettably, these members would be more difficult to convince.
"I also am sorry to say that I have heard rumours that some of our own Administrators have ties with the alien uprising. Until these rumours can be proven true or false, we must take our chances. From now until a decision has been made, the Administrator council shall be composed solely of those of human stock, and these members would be under close examination of their records."
Another murmur went over the crowd.
"I would assure you that this does not mean the end for your terms. Any of you deemed innocent shall resume them once the conflict is over. I am merely taking prevenative measures. After all, my friends, holding back some of our members is a small price to pay for a potential alien coup from within," Reinhardt lied.
"And finally, I wish to be kept in this office for the time being until the conflict is resolved, or until I am called on matters of my own duty where I am needed. Until then, I would like to stay as an advisor to whoever here is in charge of your military. I should be able to coordinate plans for defending our fine city with his guidance."
"Very well," answered an Administrator. Out of their ranks, one of them, a tall, pale-skinned human, stood up, escorting Reinhardt up to his office.
The tyrant grinned once again. His silver tongue had paid off once again. Now, a city more advanced than anything of his wildest of dreams could have designed was about to become the new capital of his empire.
Vandrel Reinhardt swung open the doors into the offices of the Administrators, striding defiantly into the room where they were meeting. The four leaders were gathered in the centre of a podium, with the eleven others stationed around. Reinhardt felt a tinge of disgust to see nonhumans so different, so much more hideous, than he had ever seen back home, but he did not let it show.
This was an important diplomatic mission.
"My comrades. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Matthew Vanhart. You may have heard of me. I have helped defend the city from this alien threat."
A murmur of discontent arose from the Administrators. Reinhardt purposefully advanced to where the leaders were sitting, giving a bow.
"Greetings, Mr. Vanhart," said one of the humans at the stand. "We've heard the news of you. Welcome, Mr. Vanhart. What brings you to the Administration?"
"Indeed, indeed, and grave news it is. I believe that measures must be taken to combat this alien uprising. For the city to remain safe, should its integrity be compromised, we must take measures. Firstly, I would advise removing the nonhuman members of this board."
"An act of discrimination! How would this solve the problem?" came the reply from the stands.
"Ah, I am but combatting discrimination," Reinhardt began, having prepared to put on any sort of facade necessary. "Should the conflict continue, there would surely be those among the populace who would target the aliens in this board. Would we want to risk such the loss of our officials to blind predjudice? I myself, a well-meaning, unarmed visitor, was attacked by alien terrorists on my way in."
The crowd remained silent, but with a slight nodding of heads in understanding.
"Secondly, I regret to say that we must keep the city divided in its territories. Human blocs and alien blocs will be designated, and guards placed around the borders. Nonhumans wishing to leave shall be subject to examination, and if they are proven innocent, they may go."
"But--"
"Drastic times call for drastic measures. I assure you that I have seen plenty of times where we must see the issue with due pragmatism. Once the conflict has resolved itself, we shall open the city back up."
Reinhardt smiled to himself. He had conveniently left out that he would put very high standards for any aliens attempting to leave to meet. He hadn't mentioned that he had been grouping the aliens together so that they could all be exterminated at once. His people may have been superstitious enough for Reinhardt to discuss his true philosophy, but regrettably, these members would be more difficult to convince.
"I also am sorry to say that I have heard rumours that some of our own Administrators have ties with the alien uprising. Until these rumours can be proven true or false, we must take our chances. From now until a decision has been made, the Administrator council shall be composed solely of those of human stock, and these members would be under close examination of their records."
Another murmur went over the crowd.
"I would assure you that this does not mean the end for your terms. Any of you deemed innocent shall resume them once the conflict is over. I am merely taking prevenative measures. After all, my friends, holding back some of our members is a small price to pay for a potential alien coup from within," Reinhardt lied.
"And finally, I wish to be kept in this office for the time being until the conflict is resolved, or until I am called on matters of my own duty where I am needed. Until then, I would like to stay as an advisor to whoever here is in charge of your military. I should be able to coordinate plans for defending our fine city with his guidance."
"Very well," answered an Administrator. Out of their ranks, one of them, a tall, pale-skinned human, stood up, escorting Reinhardt up to his office.
The tyrant grinned once again. His silver tongue had paid off once again. Now, a city more advanced than anything of his wildest of dreams could have designed was about to become the new capital of his empire.