04-20-2011, 10:06 PM
Assisant: "Leader Rukh, a moment please..."
Rukh: "Yes, what is it?"
Assistant: "It seems our Communications Division, which monitors traffic and communications, is picking up some... 'interesting' signals, Leader Rukh. It seems we are not alone...
"Comm states they are picking up 'bleeder' FTL signals from at least two other intelligent species, and information on a possible third based on the contents of these apparent messages."
Leader Rukh: "Very interesting. Tell me more. Is there anything 'useful' in these messages, or is it just random static."
Assistant: "Even better, Leader Rukh. It appears that at least one foolish species has somehow included galactic coordinates. And even better than that, they apparently state the location of another species' home system.
"And to add to that, one of the more 'prominent' groups of messages appears to be from a, shall we say, 'interesting' individual. [Hands Leader Rukh a datasheet.] As you can see, this individual seems to be rather on the 'unbalanced' side of life."
Leader Rukh: "Excellent news! Issue the technicians involved an appropriate award, and send in the general staff. We have a target."
Assistant: "Ah, Leader Rukh, just so you are aware, Sir. The location of this apparent home system is out of our current range. It would take our ships many Jumps to reach safely..."
Leader Rukh: "Hmm. You make an excellent point. However, I would be most pleased if you would include such information in your briefings in the future. It would make planning much easier, no?
"We will need to continue monitoring these frequencies. Any leader this potentially unbalanced needs to be watched closely.
"In the meantime, any word from our fleet?"
Assistant: "Yes, Leader Rukh, I will endeavor to include all appropriate information in the future. And no, Leader Rukh. We have not yet heard from our fleet at this time, but we are expecting news at any moment.
"I will inform you soonest, when we receive word."
Leader Rukh: "Excellent. Have Comm continue to monitor these frequencies and forward any more information they can determine.
"Have they no knowledge of operational security, or is it a ploy to get others to reveal similar information? Either way, they are fools, revealing their hand in such a manner. Our task is made somewhat easier."
Assistant: "Yes, Leader Rukh, the orders will be issued promptly."
Rukh: "Yes, what is it?"
Assistant: "It seems our Communications Division, which monitors traffic and communications, is picking up some... 'interesting' signals, Leader Rukh. It seems we are not alone...
"Comm states they are picking up 'bleeder' FTL signals from at least two other intelligent species, and information on a possible third based on the contents of these apparent messages."
Leader Rukh: "Very interesting. Tell me more. Is there anything 'useful' in these messages, or is it just random static."
Assistant: "Even better, Leader Rukh. It appears that at least one foolish species has somehow included galactic coordinates. And even better than that, they apparently state the location of another species' home system.
"And to add to that, one of the more 'prominent' groups of messages appears to be from a, shall we say, 'interesting' individual. [Hands Leader Rukh a datasheet.] As you can see, this individual seems to be rather on the 'unbalanced' side of life."
Leader Rukh: "Excellent news! Issue the technicians involved an appropriate award, and send in the general staff. We have a target."
Assistant: "Ah, Leader Rukh, just so you are aware, Sir. The location of this apparent home system is out of our current range. It would take our ships many Jumps to reach safely..."
Leader Rukh: "Hmm. You make an excellent point. However, I would be most pleased if you would include such information in your briefings in the future. It would make planning much easier, no?
"We will need to continue monitoring these frequencies. Any leader this potentially unbalanced needs to be watched closely.
"In the meantime, any word from our fleet?"
Assistant: "Yes, Leader Rukh, I will endeavor to include all appropriate information in the future. And no, Leader Rukh. We have not yet heard from our fleet at this time, but we are expecting news at any moment.
"I will inform you soonest, when we receive word."
Leader Rukh: "Excellent. Have Comm continue to monitor these frequencies and forward any more information they can determine.
"Have they no knowledge of operational security, or is it a ploy to get others to reveal similar information? Either way, they are fools, revealing their hand in such a manner. Our task is made somewhat easier."
Assistant: "Yes, Leader Rukh, the orders will be issued promptly."