The Reluctant Vassal's Guide to Living in the Frontier (with some Treason)

[Celeshiro]

Agenda for the Third Senate Legislative Session (To Be Hosted Cycle 40)

TOPIC: Torch War Assessment.
As it is a joint endeavor undertaken by multiple members, the Senate must conduct a regular audit to determine whether or not it will continue supporting this conflict. Depending on the progress of the conflict and War Exhaustion, these votes may change.

IF PASSED: Continue the Torch War. All Houses must make a Military check. Depending on the level of failure, War Exhaustion may increase and Military Seizure obstruction may appear.

IF FAILED: The Torch War ends. House Sol loses ten (10) Military and Influence from failure to persecute the war.

Spoiler: Predicted Support Listings

YES
Great House Ababil (2 votes)

NO
Great House Orochi (8 votes)
Great House York (2 votes)

ABSTAIN
Great House Tyto
House Archon

TOPIC: Orochi Emergency Deployment.
To counter the ongoing militia threat growing within their borders, House Orochi has formally requested the deployment of the Stellar Guard to help quail these dissidents. It is a begrudging sacrifice on their part that might sting their pride temporarily, but could help provide critical stabilization of their situation. Let it not be said though that they don't pay for the help.

IF PASSED: House Sol gains ten (10) Wealth and then makes a Military check. House Orochi then makes a Military check with a modifier depending on the result of the House Sol roll.

IF FAILED: House Sol gains five (5) Influence. House Orochi makes a Military check.

Spoiler: Predicted Support Listings

YES
Great House Orochi (12 votes)
Great Houes Ababil (14 votes)

NO
Great House Tyto (4 votes)
House Archon (10 votes)

ABSTAIN
Great House York

TOPIC: Quantum Study Funding.
Recent rumors from the Free States indicate a sudden uptick in interest associated with the mysterious phenomenon known as the Quantum Realm. Even more concerning is the whisper that it could even be possibly something that could affect power dynamic in the galaxy. So it is only natural that apt consideration be given into reopening the research branch dedicated to investigating the topic on Venus.

IF PASSED: House Sol loses five (5) Resources and Wealth. Then it gains ten (10) Industry.

IF FAILED: House Sol gains five (5) Industry.

Spoiler: Predicted Support Listings

YES
Great House Tyto (16 votes)

NO
Great House York (18 votes)
Great House Ababil (4 votes)

ABSTAIN
Great House Orochi
House Archon

THE SENATE WILL CONVENE FOR FINAL DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING ON CYCLE 40.

 

[Lukepop]

TOPIC: Torch War Assessment.

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This one will depend a lot upon how the war actually goes. In fact there's even a warning that those predicted votes might change. I will say that as much as I don't want House Sol to lose Military or Influence, it might be in everyone's best interest to end the war once House Kelon's territory is reclaimed. Plus then the main goal of the war will have been completed.

TOPIC: Orochi Emergency Deployment.

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This seems like more of a good thing for us than not. House Sol gets Wealth (our mandate), and Great House Orochi becomes more stable - which reduces the chance that the other Great Houses will pounce on them in a great war. The only downside is that we will lose some Goodwill with House Archon and Great House Tyto.

TOPIC: Quantum Study Funding.

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It sucks massively that this will cost House Sol, but we know that the Quantum Realm is very important. Even if it is very dangerous. We also know, even if Violet might not, that those whispers in the Free State are related to ruins that are very similar to us. Our people are involved. Hell, the Quantum Realm is probably to do with how we ended up in this alternative universe to begin with.

One additional upside is that this will give us some Goodwill with Great House Tyto if we vote for it.

EDIT: Oh also the Diplomatic listing for House Tyto doesn't include our trade post with them. I didn't even know diplomatic listings included our agreements with people until I looked just then.

 

[DiscordOxymoron]

...that second topic... Hm, theoretically, mind you this is just theoretically, but if that indeed passes and the Stellar Guard are busy quelling the ongoing militia threat:

Would that mean the blame, if anything, will fall to the Stellar Guard thus House Sol?

And why is Ababil joining hands with Orochi...? How... Curious.

The third topic feels like a plot hook. I know we're looking at it mechanically, but it's also a study that concerns us greatly especially if for some reason the Free States have dabbled in it.

The first topic goes without saying that we will vote dependent if the Torch War succeeds or not, with the aim of House Kelon's territories being reclaimed.

...you know, with the many responses from the Free State concerning that particular area: what are the odds that their research originated from there? Hmmm...

 

[Lukepop]

[X] Plan Working On Water
-[X] [Character] Kat, Hyacinth Prism
--[X] [Stewardship] Construct Post. Utilize some empty space in a city to build an independent facility. Cost varies. Each building post may only be built once per city.
---[X] Prydwen Serol
----[X] Sunrise Bank. Accounts now guaranteed under government-subsidized insurance! Open an account today, withdraw your money a galaxy away! Increases Wealth by three (3). Decreases Resources by one (1). Requires four (4) progress.
-[X] [Character] Violet d'Iris, Solar Queen
--[X] [Martial] Commission Ship. Reach out to the dockyards and purchase or order a new ship to join your fleets. Cost varies.
---[X] Berth: Prydwen Serol Fleet Port
----[X] "Luminary" / Corona-class Cruiser. A heavy cruiser equipped with robust defenses for any situation and can hold its own battle line. Requires Drydock (Corona-class). Requires six (6) progress.

 

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[X] Plan Working On Water
-[X] [Character] Kat, Hyacinth Prism
--[X] [Stewardship] Construct Post. Utilize some empty space in a city to build an independent facility. Cost varies. Each building post may only be built once per city.
---[X] Prydwen Serol
----[X] Sunrise Bank. Accounts now guaranteed under government-subsidized insurance! Open an account today, withdraw your money a galaxy away! Increases Wealth by three (3). Decreases Resources by one (1). Requires four (4) progress.
-[X] [Character] Violet d'Iris, Solar Queen
--[X] [Martial] Commission Ship. Reach out to the dockyards and purchase or order a new ship to join your fleets. Cost varies.
---[X] Berth: Prydwen Serol Fleet Port
----[X] "Luminary" / Corona-class Cruiser. A heavy cruiser equipped with robust defenses for any situation and can hold its own battle line. Requires Drydock (Corona-class). Requires six (6) progress.