— We see in what we think we fear
The cloudings of our thought made clear.
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x Wisdom Like Silence (GSV, Continent class):
A most interesting contribution, we're sure, but can we keep this just a little more focused?
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x Shoot Them Later (Eccentric, Culture Ulterior, AhForgetlt tendency [t. rated Integration Factor 73 %, vessel rated 99 %]):
Illuminating. Unhappy as I am to agree with the Steely Glint, I suspect it might be right. There, I said it.
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x Wisdom Like Silence (GSV, Continent class):
I was not aware that the Shoot Them Later was part of this Core Group! No entity with an IF of less than 100 % is supposed even to be considered for inclusion in this Group! No Eccentric or Ulterior craft are eligible! LSV Serious Callers Only; said message was relayed through you; provide an explanation immediately!
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x Serious Callers Only (LSV, Tundra Class):
No.
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{a Ethics Gradient (GSV, Range Class):
With the Group's permission: Hint of warp wake — inadvertent soliton resonation signature — Kraszille system (62 std years xTM), curved V towards TM region. DGs attached. Probably nothing…}
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x Limivorous (GSV, Ocean Class):
This TM, this latest E, this I, this strange new object of concern: telic?
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x Wisdom Like Silence (GSV, Continent class):
With immense respect to our highly esteemed colleague Limivorous and with full cognizance of its most illustrious career and near-legendary reputation, we have to say we were also not aware that our humble group was graced with its exalted regard! GSV Anticipation Of A New Lover's Arrival, The; as relayer, you should have informed us you were in contact with the Limivorous!
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x Not Invented Here (MSV, Desert Class):
Read. Also henotic?
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x Wisdom Like Silence (GSV, Continent class):
But the Not Invented Here was reported destroyed in 2.31! Identify yourself, you liar! Security breach! What is going on here?
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x Shoot Them Later (Eccentric, Culture Ulterior, AhForgetlt tendency [t. rated Integration Factor 73 %, vessel rated 99 %]):
Tee hee.
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x Full Refund (Homomdan «Empire» Class Main Battle Unit [original name MBU 604] Convertcraft [vessel rated Integration Factor 80 % {nb; self-assessed}]):
Add delitescent.
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x Wisdom Like Silence (GSV, Continent class):
What! We can't have a self-assessed ex-enemy craft privy to M32-level matters! What is going on here? Security breach! I invoke my authority as convener of this Group to suspend all M32 level discussion immediately and until further notice while a full security review is carried out.
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x Different Tan (GCU, Mountain Class):
Indeed so, perhaps. Even — whisper it — an outrance?
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x Wisdom Like Silence (GSV, Continent class):
The Different Tan is also not an accredited member of this Core Group! This has gone far enough! We hereby-
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Switching document/comments track.]
[New M32-level Core Group formed.
Name: Interesting Times Gang (Act IV).
Group initially comprises all previously mentioned craft except Wisdom Like Silence (GSV, Continent class).]
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x Star Turn (Rock, First Era):
Filing name change.
From: Star Turn
To: End In Tears.
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x No Fixed Abode (GSV, Sabbaticaler, ex Equator Class):
I suggest firstly that we rid ourselves of this ridiculous «Taussig» nonsense and call the matter after Esperi, the nearest star; I also propose that between eight and sixteen days from now — depending on the availability of more noteworthy news from elsewhere — we move to an information release at M16-level, simply saying that we have discovered an excession of an ambiguous nature, which we are investigating and which we are asking others to stay away from. Assuming that they will not, we should request the Steely Glint to instigate a measured and localised military mobilisation, immediately. Beyond that, the normal democratic processes will doubtless apply.
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x Tactical Grace (GCU, Escarpment Class):
A subtle cannon up, then.
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x Steely Glint (GCV, Plains Class):
Indeed. An honour; I accept.
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x Serious Callers Only (LSV, Tundra Class):
And let the Wisdom Like Silence be the agent of information release?
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x Shoot Them Later (Eccentric, Culture Ulterior, AhForgetlt tendency [t. rated Integration Factor 73 %, vessel rated 99 %]):
Oh, witty. Well, if it isn't in the huff…
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x Anticipation Of A New Lover's Arrival, The (GSV, Plate class):
I think we ought to release immediately.
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x No Fixed Abode (GSV, Sabbaticaler, ex Equator Class):
Abhorrent as I'm sure we all find such ploys, I suspect that the extra week or two's additional start on everybody else this delay ought to give us will prove significant in preparing for the fray which may result from this becoming public.
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x Different Tan (GCU, Mountain Class):
As the Not Invented Here is the closest major unit to the matter I suggest it makes all speed for the location of the Excession and acts as incident coordinator. I myself am not too far away from the Esperi system; I shall make my way there and rendezvous with the Not Invented Here.
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x Not Invented Here (MSV, Desert Class):
My pleasure.
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x Different Tan (GCU, Mountain Class):
I also submit that the GSV Ethics Gradient and the GCU Fate Amenable To Change ought to be invited into the Interesting Times Gang (Act IV) for the duration of the crisis, and both craft instructed to hold back from full investigation of the Excession until further notice. Relayed character assessments of the two craft attached; they look reliable.
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x Woetra (Orbital Hub, Schiparse-Oevyli system, [solo]):
And call our mutual friend.
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x No Fixed Abode (GSV, Sabbaticaler, ex Equator Class):
Of course. So, are we all agreed on all the above?
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x Anticipation Of A New Lover's Arrival, The (GSV, Plate class):
Agreed.
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x Tactical Grace (GCU, Escarpment Class):
Agreed.
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x Woetra (Orbital Hub, Schiparse-Oevyli system, [solo]):
Agreed.
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x Steely Glint (GCV, Plains Class):
Agreed.
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x Serious Callers Only (LSV, Tundra Class):
Objection!
… Na, just kidding:
Agreed.
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x Shoot Them Later (Eccentric, Culture Ulterior, AhForgetlt tendency [t. rated Integration Factor 73 %, vessel rated 99 %]):
Agreed.
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x Limivorous (GSV, Ocean Class):
Agreed.
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x Not Invented Here (MSV, Desert Class):
Agreed.
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x Full Refund (Homomdan «Empire» Class Main Battle Unit [original name MBU 604] Convertcraft vessel rated Integration Factor 80 % {nb; self-assessed}):
Agreed.
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x Different Tan (GCU, Mountain Class):
Agreed.
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x End In Tears (Rock, First Era, previously Star Turn):
Agreed. Doing my bit. Done.
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x No Fixed Abode (GSV, Sabbaticaler, ex Equator Class):
Agreed.
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x Limivorous (GSV, Ocean Class):
Good talking to you all again, by the way. So; now we wait.
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x Serious Callers Only (LSV, Tundra Class):
And see…
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