(OOC) A rather profitable downtime overall. Now for the proof you live in interesting times portion of our game - Events
At your regularly scheduled meeting with Waldo Kim (Atlanta's Ambassador to Savannah) things take a surprising turn...
Mr. Kim seems distant and almost aloof.
"Councillors, Mayor Adaire wants voiced his surprise and concern. Working hand in hand as we have it came as an unwelcome shock that you would suddenly expand in close proximity to Atlanta without even the courtesy of discussion. We are praying it was merely a faux passe and not a shift in policy."
"We in Atlanta have not been focusing our attentions militarily, and followed what we thought was a shared goal of economic construction and growth. We understand we have been free of the burden of a hostile neighbor like Charlotte, at least until your troops occupied Macon practically on our doorstep. If this is not a hostile move on your part and serves a greater purpose we would like it explained to us in detail, and we'd prefer it done NOW."
Go for it.Re: Atlanta
Shit! I brag about diplomacy being my jam and I missed this?!? I'll try and do a write-up if no one else wants to clean this up, may take me a minute to review all the info and spin this into something less like manure.
Kinda figured he'd handle it so we didn't notice, actually. From the sounds of it, someone may be muscling in on his turf. Someone a lot less likely to play things carefully.Kinda figured with Masserone having his underworld contacts (example: Billy Bones our kaiju black marketeer) and being an expy from "the Soprano's" I figured something like this might crop up.
Shaming thing sounds fine to me. I basically see them as allies so close we might as well be the same faction, so that'd be at least one person on the Council's genuine response. Because that was kinda my intial reaction, given that we built their defenses for them, IIRC. If we wanted to conquer them, we would have just stayed in Atlanta, or kept some forces under our command there.Regarding Atlanta, how do my fellow Councillors think I should handle it.
Offer to cede, Macon to Atlanta for our cash outlay? re-coup the City Stat expenses and let them run Macon? ( I view this as a last option to placate our Ally)
Or should I start by justifying our expansionist policy as a means of building a permanent line of relaying Comms with our Atlanta Allies, and re-opening the trains (Atlanta, Macon, Vidalia, Savannah) as our contribution to further expediting trade. I might even play it off that, "How could they question our motives?" when every act we've performed have been altruistic in the truest sense. And only AFTER I've shamed them make an offer to Cede Macon to show our friendly intentions?
Given that we built much of their defenses, I think giving them a little flak for jumping to the conclusion we could have hostile intent may be in order. While, admittedly, that golem they have is probably doing them more good, we are still a major factor in their prosperity.I feel like, broadly, starting "soft" with just "here's why" is good, and then we can do offer/counteroffer stuff. Don't lean too hard on "shame".
Rough Draft please feel free to coment.(OOC) A rather profitable downtime overall. Now for the proof you live in interesting times portion of our game - Events
At your regularly scheduled meeting with Waldo Kim (Atlanta's Ambassador to Savannah) things take a surprising turn...
Mr. Kim seems distant and almost aloof.
"Councillors, Mayor Adaire wants voiced his surprise and concern. Working hand in hand as we have it came as an unwelcome shock that you would suddenly expand in close proximity to Atlanta without even the courtesy of discussion. We are praying it was merely a faux passe and not a shift in policy."
"We in Atlanta have not been focusing our attentions militarily, and followed what we thought was a shared goal of economic construction and growth. We understand we have been free of the burden of a hostile neighbor like Charlotte, at least until your troops occupied Macon practically on our doorstep. If this is not a hostile move on your part and serves a greater purpose we would like it explained to us in detail, and we'd prefer it done NOW."
Good news on the artwork front. The gentleman that created a fan made jaeger good enough to be featured in cannon work has tentatively agreed to produce some artwork for Mammoth as his schedule permits.
For a sample of the quality stuff he turns out His video featuring Azure Defiant is here.
I am greatful for all the input. And I do appreciate cokerpilots draft I have however spent the effort of preparing a BadKatt Omake and want to forward it for consideration.
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No sooner than Mister Kim finish speaking than Councillor BadKatt leaps to her feet.
"Really?!? Wow, I mean Really? Did you just compare us to the child stealing, rapist, slave taking City State of Charlotte?"
She draws her diminutive 5' 4" frame up, clenches and unclenches her fists, and pauses to contain her anger before starting in again.
"First I want to make clear that the following is my personal view and I am but one of many voices that lead in Savannah, my opinion is just that, 1 persons opinion and not the official position of our council.
Let us lay out the 'Why?' As you so diplomatically demanded.
In a continuing effort to build relations we were attempting to put up satellite cities to open an unbroken line of communications from Savannah to Atlanta via Macon and Vidalia.
We had also envisioned an armored train running throughout the above communities, easing the burden of the trade convoys which we -had- intended to offer as another joint venture.
Personally I'm beginning to rethink tying ourselves closer to someone who doubts our honorable intent, especially considering our altruistic past. We can list the examples individually if you need reminded: your defenses, the shared coinage, the commodity exchange, opening our library of blue prints... and what was our price???
We asked you only be our friend. Think on your tone today and your words, is that the type of friendship you want us to share?"
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Omake concluded awaiting your consideration.
(I'm good with guilt and shaming )
>_>....! What ?!? I'm not a tiny pup, I'm a frigging Lynx... no need for his knees.
If your factoring in vorpal needle teeth and rabies...
Edit: Think of it as King Kong attitude and a 'Bedtime for Bonzo' ass to back it up.
Oh no don't you drag me into this. Nope. Not happening. No sir.
Gonna have to join Dragoon and Knight in their silence on that one, my dude.
Nope, I'm more than satisfied. Admiral Nixeu is no longer glaring, and nods once in agreement as Dragoon finishes saying his piece.Back to the scene. Well, the guy realized how badly he fucked up and is being level with us. That counts a lot to me in regards to his integrity. Dunno if you want to squeeze him more on your ends, I'm willing to throw him a bone this time.
Fourth one's the charm.