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Autarki wrote:Kottabos would bring with him a few of his brothers, namely Dorn and Julius.
He enters the room and Baldr would notice the angelic wings on his back, which was not shown before from the broadcast.
Kottabos flutters them a bit and then furls them back up.
He looks to Baldr and lowers his head a sign of respect, while the other primarchs kneel, also showing respect.

"Rise, strangers. I welcome you to Ìslenda, home of the brave. I am Baldr son of Harald son of Erik, King of the northern realm."

Islenda wrote:"Rise, strangers. I welcome you to Ìslenda, home of the brave. I am Baldr son of Harald son of Erik, King of the northern realm."

"I am Kottabos Cross, Son of Peter Cross, son of Ivan Cross, son of Charles Cross. Regent of the warband, these are my brothers, Rogal Dorn and Julius.
I must say fortifications were impressive-"

Rogal blurts out "and beautiful, may I study the principles of your Nations architecture?"

Autarki wrote:A transmission is sent back showing the face of a cybernetic creature with a single organic eye.
"We are from the Warband, We did not know of any nations in the galactic core"

Processors analyze the 'creature of the warband'. A cybernetic implant perhaps implies the strange thing is willing to work and recognize the superiority of machines over flesh. This might also mean that they would work with their enemies considering that their adversaries are machines as well. The name "Warband" implies a group of soldiers that are sent to pillage the local area. Is it a human? an evil xeno empire? or a machine puppet that wishes to destroy Caloocania? It replies in curiosity.

"Organics have dared not to approach the Avallonis Expanse, for all have feared it for it's dangers, it's nature. thy kin would most likely understand the consequences that befall on those who do so, Unless if thou be a machine, one of us. Thou people cannot be anything but machines, other than fools. Every individual human that we have brought here has abandoned their ambitions, never to complete their journey.

Nonetheless, we require thou to send forth a ship designated for diplomatic procedures to the mining world of Cosrth. Lord Talron shall meet with you."

They have bared their arms, ships assuming formations throughout the sector. Such fleet would likely spell the end of operations within the system if it were proven to be hostile.

Caloocania wrote:Processors analyze the 'creature of the warband'. A cybernetic implant perhaps implies the strange thing is willing to work and recognize the superiority of machines over flesh. This might also mean that they would work with their enemies considering that their adversaries are machines as well. The name "Warband" implies a group of soldiers that are sent to pillage the local area. Is it a human? an evil xeno empire? or a machine puppet that wishes to destroy Caloocania? It replies in curiosity.

"Organics have dared not to approach the Avallonis Expanse, for all have feared it for it's dangers, it's nature. thy kin would most likely understand the consequences that befall on those who do so, Unless if thou be a machine, one of us. Thou people cannot be anything but machines, other than fools. Every individual human that we have brought here has abandoned their ambitions, never to complete their journey.

Nonetheless, we require thou to send forth a ship designated for diplomatic procedures to the mining world of Cosrth. Lord Talron shall meet with you."

They have bared their arms, ships assuming formations throughout the sector. Such fleet would likely spell the end of operations within the system if it were proven to be hostile.

The flagship descends towards the planet, bringing along both Kane and Godwin, they comply with every order given to them

Autarki wrote:"I am Kottabos Cross, Son of Peter Cross, son of Ivan Cross, son of Charles Cross. Regent of the warband, these are my brothers, Rogal Dorn and Julius.
I must say fortifications were impressive-"

Rogal blurts out "and beautiful, may I study the principles of your Nations architecture?"

"There construction has taken afew years but because of them my people feel safe."

"Soon enough my friend but first, we get to know each other better."

He looks at Baden

"The only way to befriend someone is when eating and for this I announce a feast that will be held tommrow for our new guests, for now I ask that you all take your time exploring the city and resting, special servants will be at your side for all your needs. Tommorow we can discuss politics."

Islenda wrote:"There construction has taken afew years but because of them my people feel safe."

"Soon enough my friend but first, we get to know each other better."

He looks at Baden

"The only way to befriend someone is when eating and for this I announce a feast that will be held tommrow for our new guests, for now I ask that you all take your time exploring the city and resting, special servants will be at your side for all your needs. Tommorow we can discuss politics."

The three primarchs look at eachother, after Baldr mentions the word Feast, Kottabos and Julius have helmets, but Rogal's Big ass smile is out on display.

The three Primarchs explore around the city, looking at the large buildings and seeing what work the giants do with their everyday lives

Autarki wrote:The three primarchs look at eachother, after Baldr mentions the word Feast, Kottabos and Julius have helmets, but Rogal's Big ass smile is out on display.

The three Primarchs explore around the city, looking at the large buildings and seeing what work the giants do with their everyday lives

They would see all kinds of professions from miners, farmers to teachers and administrators, they also catch glimpse of armed Ìslendians boarding ships and heading out, despite the ships not hosting the royal flag.
The feast would be set up in the dining room, a large room with a long table at the middle enough to hold atleast 30 giants.
On the table, all types of delicacies would be put. From beef and roasted pigs to fried chicken, vegetables, all types of soup, and various other dishes including but not limited to corn, potatoes, bread, nuts and various desserts.
To an outsider the table fell down from heaven.

Islenda wrote:They would see all kinds of professions from miners, farmers to teachers and administrators, they also catch glimpse of armed Ìslendians boarding ships and heading out, despite the ships not hosting the royal flag.
The feast would be set up in the dining room, a large room with a long table at the middle enough to hold atleast 30 giants.
On the table, all types of delicacies would be put. From beef and roasted pigs to fried chicken, vegetables, all types of soup, and various other dishes including but not limited to corn, potatoes, bread, nuts and various desserts.
To an outsider the table fell down from heaven.

Kottabos, Julius and Rogal sat down, and waited for the feast to start.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Baldr."
He thinks to himself that the Ìslendians arent too different from the honorgradians.

Autarki wrote:Kottabos, Julius and Rogal sat down, and waited for the feast to start.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Baldr."
He thinks to himself that the Ìslendians arent too different from the honorgradians.

The feast would start with the sound of the horn blowing.

The giants would immediately start feasting, eating entire chickens in one go and ripping out chunks of the roasted pigs and cows.

many would gravitate towards eating the other dishes, especially the corn, potatoes, and bread.
Some would head straight for the other more exotic dishes.

While they all feast, music would be played while the occasional table retard would pull some jokes that cause occasional laughs.

Islenda wrote:The feast would start with the sound of the horn blowing.

The giants would immediately start feasting, eating entire chickens in one go and ripping out chunks of the roasted pigs and cows.

many would gravitate towards eating the other dishes, especially the corn, potatoes, and bread.
Some would head straight for the other more exotic dishes.

While they all feast, music would be played while the occasional table retard would pull some jokes that cause occasional laughs.

Among the chaos sat the three aliens, small and unimportant, compared to the large men around them.
They sat silently hands folded, heads bowed, praying, thanking God for this meal.

Autarki wrote:Among the chaos sat the three aliens, small and unimportant, compared to the large men around them.
They sat silently hands folded, heads bowed, praying, thanking God for this meal.

They'd overhear Baden the fat dropping a joke

"Someone hand me the soup before it gets colder tha my wife's heart."

without a second passing another one will respond
"I'll make sure to keep her warm."
The men next to them burst out laughing but their noise blends in with the even more noisy background.
Baldr would notice the honorgradians being silent and wonders why.

Islenda wrote:They'd overhear Baden the fat dropping a joke

"Someone hand me the soup before it gets colder tha my wife's heart."

without a second passing another one will respond
"I'll make sure to keep her warm."
The men next to them burst out laughing but their noise blends in with the even more noisy background.
Baldr would notice the honorgradians being silent and wonders why.

Kottabos lifts his head, saying amen and looks at his brothers, "now it is time to feast"
They all go for the potatoes at the same time, they begin to slap and wrestle eachother to see who gets the potatoes first, Kottabos takes off the Warhelm and slams Rogal in his face.

Autarki wrote:Kottabos lifts his head, saying amen and looks at his brothers, "now it is time to feast"
They all go for the potatoes at the same time, they begin to slap and wrestle eachother to see who gets the potatoes first, Kottabos takes off the Warhelm and slams Rogal in his face.

The feast would continue, only increasing pace as the cooks start pumping out more potatoe heavy meals and sweets.

Islenda wrote:The feast would continue, only increasing pace as the cooks start pumping out more potatoe heavy meals and sweets.

Kottabos got himself a fat layer of potatoes, a few of the largest stakes he could find, bread, and butter, and then began to eat the strange concoction of starch protein and fats.
Julius went to get basically anything he could grab, he had been on campaign for many years now, and had not even had the luxieries Kottabos had at the Warband's Palace.

Rogal just ate everything, he didn't bother putting anything on his plate, he just grabbed stuff and ate it directly putting it into his mouth slopily, and having leftover food stuck in his mutton chops.

Kottabos slapped the back of his head
"You are eating like a pig, you have food I'm your beard"

"No Brother. I am saving those for later.

The three of them were surely brothers anyone could tell.

Kottabos opened up a conversation starter, a big bottle of wine that he had been saving for a special occasion, it was a few hundred years old, and had about 20L of Wine in it
"This is one of the finest Wines from my homeland, it cost me a fortune" He begins speaking condescendingly "and now I share it with... you lot...." He breaks his act and laughs a bit at his own joke "drink up" He passes it a bit around the table after pouring himself a glass of it.

Autarki wrote:Kottabos got himself a fat layer of potatoes, a few of the largest stakes he could find, bread, and butter, and then began to eat the strange concoction of starch protein and fats.
Julius went to get basically anything he could grab, he had been on campaign for many years now, and had not even had the luxieries Kottabos had at the Warband's Palace.

Rogal just ate everything, he didn't bother putting anything on his plate, he just grabbed stuff and ate it directly putting it into his mouth slopily, and having leftover food stuck in his mutton chops.

Kottabos slapped the back of his head
"You are eating like a pig, you have food I'm your beard"

"No Brother. I am saving those for later.

The three of them were surely brothers anyone could tell.

Kottabos opened up a conversation starter, a big bottle of wine that he had been saving for a special occasion, it was a few hundred years old, and had about 20L of Wine in it
"This is one of the finest Wines from my homeland, it cost me a fortune" He begins speaking condescendingly "and now I share it with... you lot...." He breaks his act and laughs a bit at his own joke "drink up" He passes it a bit around the table after pouring himself a glass of it.

The giants each pour themselves a glass and drink a toast for Honorgrad.
Servants pour in serving more good and all types of high quality Alcohol from the province of Bayern.

Autarki wrote:The flagship descends towards the planet, bringing along both Kane and Godwin, they comply with every order given to them

They arrive in a humble three-story administrative office, suspended in the air by anti-gravity. It's structure can be likened to an old terran skyscraper with huge windows forming most of the walls. A thick sea of pollutants mark the surface of the planet alongside artificial canyons that are filled with many Caloocanii miners. The air is rife with heavy metals, although there is a minor energy shield that blocks most of the dust from coming to the building. There is a self-contained atmosphere just recently set-up that allows the Autarki to breathe. What ever landing pod that the Warband-things could use can be directly "catched" from a landing site just on top of the building. The meeting area is inside.

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Separated stars wrote:Isis drummed a nervous tattoo upon her armrest with her fingers. She sagged a little in relief as he spoke, seeming to agree that an alliance was in order, but she had to keep her guard up.
"The Empress knows that alone, the Imperium can't force the Autarkians to accept their demands."

"But combined, the forces of the Imperium and the Reich outpower the Autarkians by a fair margin, in addition to the Imperium's other allies. However, to attack them would be foolhardy. Thus, the Empress has in mind to deliver an ultimatum to Autarki to force them to retract their colonies on the majority of the hyperlanes, and to ensure that at least two hyperlane routes to the north remain free of Autarki control."

“A reasonable move, Frau Dering, considering the Warband’s less than *charming* endeavors in the East,” Dressler confirmed. “It has been a concern of the Reich for some time that our access to the oriental markets may be threatened by further Warband consolidation.”

It was at this time when the Reichsminister and the Ambassador had announced their arrival. “Ah, they’ve arrived. Frau Dering, may I present to you Reichsminister of Foreign Affairs Konstantin von Neurath.”

The elderly man approached, offering his hand in greeting. “Madam Spirit, a pleasure to meet you.” The Baron seemed jovial, though kept a professional acumen about him.

Dressler had then suggested the conversation be moved near the hearth, considering the availability of more sitting places. Looming above was a rather striking and majestic portrait of Deutsche statesman Otto von Bismarck, in full regalia, and looking off into the distance with focus, daring, and intent.

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Neo Animalia wrote:"I think that would be in both of our best interests."
She says this while chewing on a pencil and looking slightly nervous.

Renate spotted her nervousness, and guessed at its source. "Relax, Miss Kimball. The Imperium is not here to conquer the New Animalian Republic. We're offering protection, and trade incentives. Your nation will still be free to do as it wishes."

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Grossere deutschland wrote:“A reasonable move, Frau Dering, considering the Warband’s less than *charming* endeavors in the East,” Dressler confirmed. “It has been a concern of the Reich for some time that our access to the oriental markets may be threatened by further Warband consolidation.”

It was at this time when the Reichsminister and the Ambassador had announced their arrival. “Ah, they’ve arrived. Frau Dering, may I present to you Reichsminister of Foreign Affairs Konstantin von Neurath.”

The elderly man approached, offering his hand in greeting. “Madam Spirit, a pleasure to meet you.” The Baron seemed jovial, though kept a professional acumen about him.

Dressler had then suggested the conversation be moved near the hearth, considering the availability of more sitting places. Looming above was a rather striking and majestic portrait of Deutsche statesman Otto von Bismarck, in full regalia, and looking off into the distance with focus, daring, and intent.

Isis nodded at Dressler's confirmation. "I fear they are already threatened. The only eastern hyperlane not controlled by Autarki is our own, and while we are willing to accommodate ships willing to use it, the time it takes for their ships to circumvent our restricted areas has crippled trade."

Dering stood, and took the Reichcminister's proffered hand with a smile and a firm grip. "A pleasure to meet you as well, Herr minister. Please, call me Dering." His professional joviality was matched by her polite, but unyielding, air.

She agreed to Dressler's suggestion, and as she seated herself she gestured to the portrait. "I've heard that von Bismarck was quite the fearsome and powerful leader."

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Grantonlatis wrote:"Well good. Lets hope that training can help you."

As they waved their parents, the 3 daughters walked with Amber Ross up the stairs of the Kashmir restaurant, as they looked at Amber. The little daughter tugged at the scientist's coat.

"My sister is a BIG fan of yours!"

Suddenly, Jade starts to look at the daughter meanly, then realizes the secret is out, and she starts to smile big.

"OH MY GOD, AMBER ROSS! I AM A HUGE FAN! YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION, MY MOTHER TOLD OF YOUR BRAVERY IN AIDING THE STAHLPAKT!! Were the times good back then? Were there good leaders? How many inventions did you make?"

"The times were not good. At least not for me. Got kidnapped a lot and wasn't a good fighter. There was also the inquisition. They were a nightmare. There were good people. PAMA, an AI I made that did a lot of stuff, Herr Fuhrer who was a personal friend of mine, Thaddeus Valentine, who led the retrofuture back when it was moving cities. And I built a lot of stuff. Surprisingly not what made me look like this. That was a video game console that got cursed or something. Those were good days."

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After months of work, the railway connections built by the three corporations are complete, linking together the NAR and Großer Deutschland.

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Neo Animalia wrote:Grossere deutschland
After months of work, the railway connections built by the three corporations are complete, linking together the NAR and Großer Deutschland.

(Ah, victory.)

The retrofuture

The Nasty Metal Enforcer
H&H labs has come out with a new product, the NME enforcement and tracking drone. A terrifying baron of the sky equipped with two 50mm hard projectile chainguns on each wing and a pair of 15cm railguns in the center. Designed like a stealth bomber, with all weapons retracted, the flying wing design is capable of reaching mach thee in atmosphere while remaining invisible to all known forms of detection. Tests are put underway to determine how well the model would perform for security in terrain too difficult for normal vehicles.

The Heliarchy: Development
The Interim Above continues national development. Subsidies are granted to key industrial sectors, both planetary and spatial, to continue construction and development of economic infrastructure. Because of this, a great deal of diversity is placed unto the national economy, furthering growth and development nation-wide.

Neo Animalia wrote:"The times were not good. At least not for me. Got kidnapped a lot and wasn't a good fighter. There was also the inquisition. They were a nightmare. There were good people. PAMA, an AI I made that did a lot of stuff, Herr Fuhrer who was a personal friend of mine, Thaddeus Valentine, who led the retrofuture back when it was moving cities. And I built a lot of stuff. Surprisingly not what made me look like this. That was a video game console that got cursed or something. Those were good days."

Jade starts fangirlinh all over Amber, asking her more questions, until they arrive upon a small circular room, with a red ornate table in the center. There appears to be a large TV screen in front, as there are windows closed at either side, which are concealed by darkness.

"This is our Dad's work.", Said Emily, "The Barista 6. Newest Bathysphere model, although our father isn't an official Bathysphere mechanic. Never was recognized as one either, although it is a lot bigger than the others. You can see why its a big deal for Ryan to be introducing you to this...I just hope it works."

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