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CMDR. GROTHIA ([personal profile] byfist) wrote in [community profile] agoge2018-05-14 12:29 pm

FROM: @CMDR | TO: @ALL

ATTN: ALL PERSONEL.

We have had recent recruits that have joined our fight. I understand you have been briefed and given training for this mission and our stay in Aranean society. As for the rest: I am your Commanding Officer, Grothia, previously of the Regency. Unfortunately, at present, I am often tied up in diplomacy meetings with the high court. But you can reach me via your BCE, or at certain times during the day in COST's supplied quarters.

Field Officer Young, who is at present wearing of her human appearance, is also present. She can be found at similar through similar means.

If you have any concerns, you may bring them to either of us.

As for your mission here. Our main concern is to secure COST's supply of Ymir, this substance is responsible for powering all forms of time travel in the Galaxy and the dimension shifting required to do so. It is the bones of the fallen God, Ymir and it seems mankind was not made to touch their Gods. Aranean's are a species genetically made to mine such a thing and no human is capable of it. That is why they are absolutely crucial and our alliance with them over the Regency, at all costs, must be assured.

At present, High Queen Thsch is our best bet of this. There is no denying the woman is cruel. A slight is enough to make her snap your limbs, one by one. But the natural Jhashcn bias to those who would eat those who suppress inclines her to us, and we need to foster that fondness.

Her daughter, on the other hand, wishes to overthrow her mother, as is their way. So far in my dealings with her, she has been far more moderate. She favours neither heavy slavery nor absolute forms of punishment. She even has an open, qualitative relationship with her brother as I have observed them. They frequently whisper together at the meetings I have attended. That may be appealing, but she will have no bar with us, as we cannot at present assure what she needs to take the throne.

That is as much as my limited position has allowed me to learn. Sadly neither Officer Young or I can move too freely due to our high profile scrutiny. Remember: if it moves, it is a spy, here. There is nothing you say, or do, that is not being reported to someone unless it is done through the BCE.

As such: COST operatives, I require a debrief of your actions, so they we may assist one another. If you have an idea, a skill, speak up, so that we can use it. This is not a usual type of battle, more's the pity, and awareness of movements is needed more than ever.
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[personal profile] dipolar 2018-05-15 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
You're right.
I can't imagine they'd be very up in arms about accepting outside help if it gets them to where they want to be.
Princess Chch is a good example of it.
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[personal profile] cutlery 2018-05-16 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
That has been roughly my impression. If they were not open to it, it would not seem that they would be inclined to welcome either COST or the Regency into their society at such a sensitive time.

So then the question shifts to just how honorable they may be, does it not? If we helped secure a throne, regardless of who it may end up in the hands of, would they feel so indebted as to help COST's cause or to deny resources from the Regency? That is still not something I am completely confident in either way.
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[personal profile] dipolar 2018-05-16 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
I can't imagine they'd want to become the mining slaves they will end up being if the Regency succeeds.
It's the most believable outcome for all of them.
Time and time again when there is a rare resource someone wants, the people who have the best access to that resource are subjugated and the Araneans are the only ones who can mine it.
Their "sacrifices" become worth it for the sake of a greater payout.
In this case, the Regency's cause.

COST won't do that, so we can use it as propaganda - that it's not a supply route they want, but complete dominion over Jhashch.
Wars are started over far less.
Edited 2018-05-16 03:48 (UTC)
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[personal profile] cutlery 2018-05-17 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
That is not a bad idea, actually. I imagine even the idea of it would cause a rather visceral distaste... The only difficulty lies in if it would be believed.
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[personal profile] dipolar 2018-05-17 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
Considering most of the Regency agents here now are Doine, it could be a pain for them at the very least.
If we get it to someone influential, it will be.
They tell others and we barely have to do a thing.
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[personal profile] cutlery 2018-05-22 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I am beginning to see your angle. It would work quite well, so long as it is whispered into powerful ears. I imagine the right tale of how history may be about to repeat itself would move their hearts greatly.
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ONE DAY L8R, bc i can

[personal profile] dipolar 2018-05-24 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I know a very efficient way to spread rumours.
And to get a very large amount of information.
I've recently come to an agreement with a spymaster in House Shaiy; her resources are now mine.
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[personal profile] cutlery 2018-05-25 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
My goodness. You are doing quite well, it seems, as I can hardly imagine a better avenue than this.

Is there any way I might be of assistance?