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One Ant Versus the Heavens (Ant Cultivation Quest)

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I assume she has some trick up her sleeve, and there's probably a lot to gain from cooperation, but this ant has embarked on a slaughter path and I would see us walk it to the end

[x] Fight Rival
 
Another argument for parley is the old Arab saying "Me against my brother. Me and my brother against my cousin. Me, my brother and my cousin against the world." - there will likely be greater context threats that progressively pile up, and having our own Vegeta would help greatly.

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If @Arcanestomper tells us she'll be our Sasuke then I'l switch to nuking and cobalt salting the other hive, though. :V
 
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    • Scheduled vote count started by Arcanestomper on Feb 29, 2024 at 1:08 AM, finished with 37 posts and 29 votes.
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    • Taking the final vote

    Adhoc vote count started by Arcanestomper on Feb 29, 2024 at 9:45 PM, finished with 47 posts and 30 votes.
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    Arcanestomper threw 1 20-faced dice. Reason: Hive Event Total: 4
    4 4
    Arcanestomper threw 1 20-faced dice. Reason: Ant Work Total: 12
    12 12
     
    shoot, low roll...

    ant work at least decent, hopefully now we can focus on cultivation and ensuring the colony grows! (also we need to awaken the queens cultivation...we may get stronger workers but also potentially lower amount due to quality versus quantity)
     
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    Day 106: Parley Options
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    • Day 106


    The Ant decides to take a chance and see what her Rival has to say for herself. She swiftly runs over to the site on the border where the rival is waiting. Upon seeing the Ant the rival rears up on her back legs and the Ant matches her as the two instinctively attempt to intimidate each other. They slowly circle for a few moments closely examining each other.

    The Rival is larger than she was, but still smaller than the Ant. Her antennae are extremely long and claws and mandibles appear delicate. More suitable for grasping than crushing. Her energy is soft, but with a hidden edge.

    By comparison the Ant is significantly larger and bulkier. Her carapace is thick and her mandible nearly as big as the Rivals entire head. Her energy is fierce and bloody. A warrior of the colony through and through.

    At last the Rival concedes she drops her forelegs and touches her head to the ground as her pheromones become pleasing. She simpers, "Oh great one spare this impudent ant."

    "And why should I. You have displeased me greatly. Me, the young mistress of the Triumphant Sisterhood." The Ant stresses the triumphant part smugly as she views her cowering rival.

    "I will teach you, great one. My secret technique would interest you. The secrets of silk qi."

    The Ant is quiet for a long moment and the Rival is quick to add, "If my knowledge is worthless I also offer the riches of my colony. Berries, mushrooms, even honey."

    "And what would you desire in return."

    "Simply your beneficence, great one. Spare my colony, and I will do what you say."

    The Ant considers how to deal with her Rival.

    Demand
    [ ] Silk Qi Secrets (How to extract it and use it more efficiently)
    [ ] Tribute (Food and workers for the colony)

    Enemy Colony
    [ ] Exile (The Ever Descending Spiral Colony will pack up and head far far away.)
    [ ] Vassals (The Ever Descending Spiral Colony will offer their queen as hostage.)

    OR

    Something in the Ant stirs. It goes against her instincts but perhaps there is another option. A way to get everything the Rival offers and more. It would be a lot of work, but perhaps two sects could become one.

    [ ] Merge colonies (Not guaranteed to work)

    OR

    On the other hand the blood energy is vicious and stirs the Ant's rage. Her Rival caused so many problems. The colony could be so much greater if they hadn't been forced into this war. Perhaps it would be better to just eliminate this threat once and for all.

    [ ] Decline the surrender and Fight!


    Moratorium for two hours again. If you choose a demand and enemy colony option put them in a plan vote please.
     
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