Papus Discordia Wrote:The "Persephone" class vessel was purposely constructed to deter any Gallic intrusions to our home, Baffin.
“…I am sure we can put that particular functionality to the test.”
“…Your xenophobia, however, is palpable.”
“And now back to Van the Man.” *shudders* “…Sometimes I wonder what my life is degrading into…”
The Absolute Untruth Wrote:I think I speak for everyone on this channel when I say your demands are ridiculous.
“…Achille Augustain Nadeau clearly does not believe the Admiral’s claims to be ridiculous, nor does Sir Harper or Sir Burton, or Dr Latham.”
Van Buren Wrote:None of your men have ever been inside the Persephone as far as I know, and I can personally testify who are the few TAZ who have ever visited the Holy Motor.
“…Ami, there are these gorgeously functional things called scanners. They’ve been around in varying manifestation for about a thousand years, from the evolution of sonar and the x-ray upwards. Do try and stick with the times, now.”
Van Damme Wrote:The Order and TAZ have been allies since always, even some of your ships are originally our design.
“…A basic precept of the Zoner way: neutrality requires constant exertion to maintain and not just lethargic assumption, lest you become entirely superfluous to the ever-evolving aims of the other party.”
“…A secondary precept of the Zoner Way is that familiarity breeds contempt, and you are victim to both. We are all utterly sick of you and your Pittsburghian posturing.”
THE SYNDIC LEAGUES
(A co-operative of Rheinland's Shipping Unions, retired from a life of piracy.)