Comm ID: Malaclypse, Episkopos Prime, Church of Eris Esoteric, Baffin
cc: All [TAZ] Vessels, via Secure Fnordnet
Peoples of the Gallian Worlds:
I have recently received a private communication from a member of the Gallic Royal Navy, who was "sure" that the presence of TAZ vessels in Gallian space was "improper", and demanded to know our "reasoning" for being there.
Therefore, I wish to make the Church's position public to all the Citizens of Gallia, by posting my reply to this concerned officer. To wit:
Quote:Well, I'm sure you're sure, but i'm sure i'm not sure, to be sure. While I understand your concerns, sir, I hope you will consider the following..
As to your conversation with the Captain of the [TAZ]Warren.Peace, sir, and his comment that TAZ vessels have been "in Gallia for some time", Warren might have been referring to our Ambassador to Gallia, John Henry Holliday, known here as "Doc".
Ambassador Holliday has indeed been exploring, and making contacts in, your most beautiful corner of the Sector with my knowledge and the Blessings of Eris. I will be most happy to put him in touch with you, if you should desire more in-depth discourse on the matter.
As you may know, somehow the Church of Eris Esoteric has become known in the "buffer" worlds of Gallia. This is evidenced by the demand for those very Pineal Amulets you mentioned, in Burgundy of all places. It would be a dereliction of our duties as Popes of the Church of Eris Esoteric if we did not strive to further our Lady's works, and to seek access and passage there.
Eris has also shown me visions, sir, of sights in Gallia which I have not yet witnessed for myself.
In Dauphine, there is an incredible planetary configuration. Records brought back by Ambassador Holliday identify it as the "Privas Group". Doc's preliminary survey showed intense electromagnetic anomalies and alignments, similar to the "vortexes" associated with the Goddess Geode and the deLuna Memorial Crystals on Gran Canaria.
Sir.. five planets in a group, in the shape of a pyramid with an "eye" at the center? Five is a sacred number to Erisians, and the "Eye in Pyramid" is second only to the pentagon inscribed on the Sacred Chao. How could we ignore such a sign of our Goddess' involvement in your part of the Sirius Sector, sir?
Eris' vision to me also included a shining object above the Privas anomaly. I believe this object represents the eventual presence of a Chapelle du Eris in Gallia.
There is my reasoning, sir, and I will make it known publicly and verbatim should you choose to make a "formal" diplomatic appeal.
Regards,
Malaclypse, for the TAZ
I wish to ensure the Peoples of Gallia that the Church of Eris Esoteric, and by extension the Temporary Autonomous Zoners, will show no favoritism or bias towards one Gallian group or another during its missionary endeavours. We will operate under the Creed of the "Zoneur" Faction, and seek to maintain absolute neutrality and good will at all times.
This diplomatic channel shall remain open and monitored, if any Gallic citizens wish further clarification or input on our future relations with you.
[Incoming transmision]
[Communications Identification : Lily LaCroix.]
[Signal Origin : GRNCS Chant Du Cygne, Burgundy.]
[To : Malaclypse, Episkopos Prime, Church of Eris Esoteric, Baffin, Sirius.]
The only future relations we will have with Sirians such as yourself will be at gun-point. You may have claimed to be 'neutral' to the people of your realms, possible even to the Seperatist Traitorist encume that roam in our space, but to us you are nothing but Sirian salet? to be removed. Peacefully or at fusil-point.
You have been warned.
Lily LaCroix, Grand Marshall of the Gallic Royal Navy.
No need to shout, Madam. While we may be parsecs apart in distance and opinion, I hear you quite well, due to our marvelous FnordNet system, which stretches even into Gallia.
Your tenor and volume would seem to indicate that you represent an official position; but I must confess I was hardly aware that a "Foreign Affairs" department even existed. I will pass your credentials on to Ambassador Holliday at my earliest convenience, Madam.
I do find it troubling, and somewhat amusing that diplomatic matters are approached in Gallia much like they are in our portion of the Sector.. with guns rather than considered words.
We TAZ have yet another acronym: "SSDD", which roughly translates to "Same Sector, different day".
Sender: Philippe Renaud Source: Citoyen-Roi, Champagne Recipient: Malaclypse, Episkopos Prime Destination: Church of Eris Esoteric, Baffin, Sirius
Malaclypse,
As a member of the Council, a faction who hope to give the Gallic people control over their government and the true voice of the Gallic people, I welcome the Temporary Autonomous Zoners to Gallia. We of the Council and the LPR believe in giving the people their choice, which includes religious freedom. Unfortunately, as you are surely now aware, the crown does not share our viewpoint.
I am saddened to see this further restriction of the rights of the Gallic citizenry. I would like to offer the assistance of the LPR in helping the Gallic people get what they desire. If you are interested please contact me on a separate to discuss the details of said assistance and to discuss our future.
-Incoming Transmission-
Sender: An anonymous Gallic Citizen (//char in development)
From: Planet Nevers
Object: Introduction of this new religion
So called ''Zoners'',
As a citizen of Gallia, and prideful supporter of the Royalists, I am far from approving the infiltration of such a group within Gallia. This will only create more divergences, more rivalties, more battles. Many of my fellows approve that we do not need the Outsiders to decide what our religions should be. I heard a lot about Zoners and how hypocrit they are, and they will not corrupt my precious Gallia. I promise myself that if I ever see one of your representents with these amulets, we will take arms to repel you.
Your name and your organization has been noted in previous reports to Baffin by our Ambassador. I look forward to meeting you in person some day.
Mal
Dear "so-called" "Concerned Citizen",
We have a word for your condition: "Neophobia". Plug that into your "Funk e' Wagnall's".
We have it on good authority that your "precious Gallia" has had no qualms in the past about getting into bed with Junkers. Now, while I cannot and do not speak for "all" Zoners, as you seem to intimate, I can assure you that the TAZ do bathe regularly, and have a much fresher scent.
While I will choose not to be insulted by your inflammatory rhetoric, I will suggest that you have completely misconstrued the intentions of our Church and our Flock. Pehaps you should learn more about Eris before resorting to threats and intimidation, eh?
To paraphrase an ancient Terran parable, "Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Enhance his Pineal, and he may figure out how to fish on his own."
Incoming Transmission
Comm ID: Prince Joseph Martius, Avallon Station
Target ID: Church of Eris Esoteric
Transmission Begin
Truly fascinating, Sirian's trying to make peace with us. After what they've done. I'm surprised.
Madam Malaclypse, as a request, please do stay out of Gallic space. We are amongst a Civil war, and have no time to deal with Sirian's such as yourself. The last two groups of Sirians have came to Gallic space with hostile intentions, no doubt working in relation with the Council. I do wish that all Sirians remain out of Military, and Political problems that lay within our beloved House.
Taking a more sincere apporach, rather then what Madam LaCroix has said. The Royal men and women of the Gallic Navy have been ordered to destroy any unknown vessel that entered Gallic space. However, a few of us are more lienant in the matter and request that any Sirian's leave Gallic space by the way they came in.
I do not speak for the King, but any Sirian's found wandering around by the Royal Navy, will be requested to leave immediately, failure to do so will result in the destruction, ejection, and capture of that pilot.
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Comm ID: Doc Holliday
To: Prince Joseph Martius
Greetings, Prince,
We know you are in civil war and we respect that. I have put together a diplomatic message to the royalty and the command staff of the Gallic Navy. I have transmitted it via private com. I can re-transmit it to you as well if you desire. Rest assured, our intentions are peaceful. Please, don't judge all Sirians for the actions of a few.
I have had the pleasure of speaking with some of your Royalist and have had a good response. Please, give me a chance to work with you. I will meet you in person if you wish.
Eris is still making you use that same tired ancient Greek, I see. And I suppose you still cry "Kallisti!" in her praise?
Oh yes, m'sieur Malaclypse, our Lodge knows of your Eris. Our own history stretches back equally far, sir, as I will demonstrate:
Lilith Velkor must always be crucified, else Gruad cannot always live to regret it;
Mount Shasta was one of the major Lemurian splinter colonies, thus the name of your little retreat in Baffin;
You prevailed at Lake Totenkopf because of those infernal psychedelics. Granted, the Saures were greedy poseurs unworthy of their powers...
You are interested in the Eye of Privas because you fear it. We know why.
I trust that will establsh my credentials, M'sieur, and those of the Lodge of the Nine Sisters.
Though we share a long history, mon ami, we in Gallia have only just learned that Eris was even recognized in Sirius, let alone worshipped.
And now, we are exiled from our Lodge, our estates, and our fortunes; whilst you and your "Church" seem to enjoy some notoriety and influence, even in Gallia.
Ironic, mais non? The Discordians now flourish, without discord, whilst we Illuminists languish in the dark of exile.
We have, each, ourselves, our followers, our ideals.. become the other. What a horrible dream we live in, m'sieur!
It seems we have been apart far too long, M'sieur Malaclypse.
We have never in history seen "Eye to Eye", to make an enlightened pun; but "Grummet" is waning rapidly, m'sieur le prophet.
Do we let history repeat again, and seek to destroy each other; or do we attempt to break the wheel, and grant both Gruad and Lilith peace at last.
Ewige Blumenkraft,
Comte Cagliostro
Grand Master, Grenoble Lodge
<span style="font-family:Trebuchet Ms">Brotherhood of Light ~ Grenoble ~ Belfast
as a concerned citizen, I need to say: invite one foreigner inside Gallia, and more and more will come. They will claim to be under ''Zoner'' protection. We wish to keep Gallia free of Sirrian evil influence, these religions in patricular.