>>@KEBECHET | TO: @ALL.

[agogenpc]

By now, you may have noticed some among your number missing. I can assure you they are being well taken care of with what supplies we have in this time of war.

Our struggle here is drawing to a close. I presume both sides would like to avoid further loss of life. The Empire-- the Regency, as you call us-- certainly would. I myself grow weary of slaughter, especially this senseless murder of my soldiers.

This can be ended. I do not have the credentials necessary to surrender. You do. Call off this useless struggle. Your people will be returned to you.

Of course, if you have questions, I beg you to ask them while we have the time. This transference into your network will not last for long.

[ooc Discuss surrender here! Threadjacking welcome.]

Comments

@BURGERKING

[dipolar]

Are you expecting individuals to surrender or our team as a whole? This group suffers when it comes to unanimity, where democracy is concerned.

So what will you do if a spare few give in and the rest don't?

[agogenpc]

It is our understanding that you have put decisions to a vote before. That you have chosen peace over slaughter. I ask you to do it again.

private

[chariotry]

They will give Noctis back to the group if we trade two of our warriors.

I've volunteered myself. Will you come with me?

Before we go, I will speak to Chiron.

FROM: @AEGONNER

[northerndragon]

[Well, somebody's looking murderous. Anyone who's around him as he sends this message will be able to tell that he's angry.]

I've heard that before. If you don't have the credentials to surrender, how do you expect us to believe that you have the power to make any other decisions? If you do have the power to make other decisions, it seems convenient that you're telling us you don't have the authority to surrender.

You should start by proving to us that our people are being treated well.

[agogenpc]

I am a first class officer, five stars, of the Anubian Battalion Keshos. I assume your superiors have kept you in the dark about what that means, so I will illuminate. I have jurisdiction over prisoners and information gathering. I cannot dictate troop movement.

As you wish.

[An image attachment: Ashitaka standing on his own power, looking tired and worn, but not particularly distressed or pained. His eyes still have fire in them. He is standing in front what looks like a series of boxes stacked in a wall.]

@PETTYOFFICER

[neutronium]

So you are acting outside your chain of command? Or do you have express authority from your leadership to do as you are, now?

[As much as Hux is loathe to admit it, he wants Ren back--but he also knows what he would be doing, were he on the other side. And this is not a play of weakness from the Regency. This is something entirely else.]

[agogenpc]

I have authority over the exchange of prisoners. I will not do it without a promise of surrender. You must understand, I do not wish to see more of my soldiers slaughtered, exchanging yours without the barest hint of common interest.

@WEHFRIED

[gerechtigkeit]

What happens if we surrender? You’ve mentioned the prisoners, but not any other outcome.

[agogenpc]

Surrender and leave. We will let you go in peace. We will deal with the ANZAC soldiers as destiny dictates.

@BUCKET

[lefthandfree]

You’re still asking us to surrender as if this is a simple matter, as if this isn’t a battle in a war. A war you’re likely still inclined to hope to win.

You do realize we’d have to be out of our minds to just take your word like this and do as you say, right?

Re: @BUCKET

[agogenpc]

All hope to win wars they are involved with. Do not posit yourself my moral superior; your hands have seen blood enough.

I was not aware empathy for your comrades constituted madness. In such a case, I have been mad all my life. On this subject, surely you are the expert.

@SWORDARTONLINE

[prizeneck]

huh
why come to us
thought we weren’t the ones to call the shots here

[agogenpc]

You have in the past. Though I've heard COST has a habit of wiping the memories of their recruits; I would not be surprised if you've forgotten it.

@MINIMALCAT

[hakanai]

Your side is more inefficient than I expected, considering the immense size of your empire and the confidence in your superiority that you possess. I'm perfectly certain at this point that there's some rot in the Regency even if it's not COST that is causing it.

Strategically there are many holes and problems in the offer you are offering. This surrender you offer may cause much more harm than good. Tell me, what are the conditions?

[agogenpc]

What a bloodless response to a bartering of lives.

We only ask you to take your soldiers and go. The ANZACs will be left to us. And when we meet again, I can only hope it will be under better auspices.

@SHITZU

[cutlery]

I must admit, this is a surprisingly pleasant request for surrender. I would imagine they're far more charged than this most of the time.

Yet unfortunately, I personally refuse. As a matter of numbers, a surrender for a handful of soldiers is a poor bet. But if there is more to it than simply that, I would be interested in hearing it.

[agogenpc]

My division is trained in diplomacy. Another fact that's been obscured from you, no doubt.

What, precisely, do you find more precious than the lives of your comrades?

@ANGLE

[circumspector]

Guess it wasn't as easy taking us by surprise as you thought, huh?

Did you want the bodies back? I mean, since you're offering.

> @ANGLE, @PRIVATE TO ALL COST OPERATIVES:

Our position at the tunnels was attacked. We sustained some losses but not as badly as it seemed they wanted. I'm not really... Sure how long we can hold it, though. Not for any length of time at least.

Keep your eyes out, when you make it back. I haven't been able to get visuals on them since it happened, I don't if anyone else can see otherwise.

But... I've got to wonder how strong their position is for him to make an offer this this.

private

[mylawn]

If they wanted us all dead, they've had at least half a dozen better opportunities to do it. Something else is going on here. Don't give up your position.

@kruger

[trample]

liar

[agogenpc]

How will I stand up under this verbal assault.

@DIEDHARD

[mylawn]

This cell is pretty stubborn. I'm not sure how much cooperation you'll find here, but it's nice of you to give us a shot.

@DIEDHARD

[agogenpc]

Will you simply thank you, or lend your influence to saving your comrades lives?

@POINTANDKICK

[pointedlook]

This feels pretty one-sided here.

"Don't have the credentials necessary to surrender"? Doesn't exactly inspire enthusiasm towards your offer.

[agogenpc]

Really? Because to me, it feels very callous. Refusing to negotiate on principle, at the risk of your comrades' lives.

But I do not mean to rob you of the opportunity to be the righteous objector. Please, continue.

@QUICKSILVER

[millimeter]

prove they're ok
and i don't mean pics
you could've taken those whenever you want
fucking prove it

[agogenpc]

[You asked for it, kid.]

[Here's an audio recording of Noctis' voice:]

"Hey! Please... I'm calm, I can talk again. I can't stay in here... We can talk about what you want."

@ACHEELIES | private

[chariotry]

[ The negotiation isn't up to him and will be settled according to what COST decides as a whole.

That means Noctis' safe return isn't necessarily guaranteed, so. ]

Allow me to trade places with the one called Noctis. I'm stronger than him and more valuable to the COST organization. My surrender will be in your favour.

private forever, etc.

[agogenpc]

You underestimate the value of your little king. But your willingness to cooperate has been noted.

Bring me two warriors, yourself and one other. Then, I will consider it.

@ENTERTHEDRAGON

[ryuji]

Yo, Kebeshit. Bet you're feeling pretty high and fuckin mighty right now.

We ain't ever gonna surrender. And when we find you, man, you're gonna eat those words and pay for what you're doin to our friends

[agogenpc]

Did that make you feel better?

@BALLISLIFE

[raisedbybirds]

Limited time spent in our network sounds like much more of an inconvenience for you than it does for us.

[agogenpc]

A fair enough assessment, if I found myself wanting to converse at length. As things stand, the silence is liable to be a blessing.

@GOTTAGUN

[widow_of_the_crag]

Why should we believe you that you have them or that they are being treated well?

You are so tired of slaughter, yet you use human lives as bartering tools. These people are not pieces in your game. You have no honor.

[agogenpc]

Honor is the excuse of dead men. A better world necessitates trust. If you are uninterested in such things, there is nothing I can do.

@basicwitch

[courtintrigue]

Almost a refreshing change of pace. If you must cause a distraction by all means say something interesting.

[agogenpc]

So sorry to disappoint.

@thecat

[mcscouty]

So, you're holding our guys with minimal supplies, you're losing forces...and you want us to surrender.

Yeah, I think I'm missing out on something here. It doesn't sound like you've got a Hell of a lot to bargain with.

[agogenpc]

Just the lives of your fellow soldiers, which I am to understand mean very little.