Alpha SIM IC Thread

[BigJKU316]

This weapon is not a weapon as such, it was much as the Genesis device of the federation, we are attepting to stabilize the results, on small scale tests we had positive results on two forms of the device, and wished to test them full-scale, these tests failed, however, due to data collected we believe we may be coming close to a solution to the long term instability of the device. This is a device of peace, and we wish for it to only be used as such, and as the offer was extended to the Turei and the Romulans any whom wish to help will be accepted in, however we will not allow the device we have that is being tested and worked on, to be removed from Sheliak space, as the more who have their hands on this technology the more danger all are placed in.

We are not using the same proto-matter of the genesis device, but a far more stable substance, that is currently named after the scientist who developed it. This substance has lead to the device maintaining a safe habitat among small moons that have become thriving Eco-systems surrounding some of our uninhabited planets. However any attempt to reproduce this affect on a larger scale has resulted in the same effect as these planets.

We will inform all of our progress if we will be allowed to continue attempting to enhance this technology to make for easier and safer colonization.

*Ferengi Ambassador laughs*

You must think us incredible fools!

Just recently all powers were granted access to a device that performs the same function over a period of several years. What possible purpose could there be to attempt to speed up the transformation process? What good would it serve the region as a whole to introduce such a device that could be so dangerous.

Your half-truths may placate the unwashed masses and the mush headed diplomats but it does not fool a true Ferengi. Such a device will either fetch you a pretty price on the open market or allow you to threaten and blackmail other powers. If this is the path this region wishes to go down then so be it. We ourselves believe the 48th and 62nd rules of acquisition are highly applicable here.

The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife & The riskier the road, the greater the profit.

Even a Ferengi would know that down this road lies not profit, but only mass death.

[Mark]

I am not familiar with the Rules of Aquisition, but isn't there something as well that applies to "Dead customers can't pay" or something to that effect?

[BigJKU316]

I am not familiar with the Rules of Aquisition, but isn't there something as well that applies to "Dead customers can't pay" or something to that effect?

The rules can speak on nearly all situations and as our honored Cardassian friend has pointed out the 125th rule would also apply here.

"You can't make a deal if you're dead."

Perhapse if the Shelliak had studied the rules they would not have embarked on such a dangerous course of action.

[Nickswitz]

For our purposes this device serves very useful as many planets within our space need to be fully terreformed, and I cannot speak for any others, but if it is wished by all we will discontinue our research and destroy all of the devices we have.

[Mark]

That would likely be the best course of action. However, we must also insist that you submit to inspections and diplomatic examination of your communications on the issue to make sure you have not sold the device or disclosed its purpose to anyone.

[Reliant121]

I see no need to delve into communications records, for if the weapon is confiscated or destroyed it is of no use to anyone.

We demand that the device and all research material is destroyed. Let us be rid of something that has caused incalculable damage now and when it was tested before.

Whether its nature or not has been transmitted is irrelavent, for it shall be removed from existence.

[Nickswitz]

We will destroy the last remaining device, and all the research behind it.

We will do so in a fashion that all will be able to witness it's destruction so as to understand that it is gone, for good.

[Reliant121]

We find this entirely acceptable. All parties get what they want, as far as we can see.

[stitch626]

The Romulan Empire does not understand the big issue here. The only thing these "weapons" could be used for is a sort of mutually assured destruction.

If the Sheliak were to make use of these in a tactical manner, pretty much every power nearby would come in and wipe them out. The only possible exception would be if they did it to defend from an aggressive invader.

They could never use these devices as a weapon of war without the loss of their entire existence. If any of the larger powers had this, then we would be concerned. But as it stands, there is no real threat with these devices.

[Reliant121]

We do not feel so sure. Yes, if the weapon was used against one of the races that belong to one of the alliances I can see that the Sheliak would suffer unparalleled retribution. However, to a race such as yours that has no definitive enemies or allies, who is to guarantee you shall be supported? I'm afraid I have no confidence in the unity of the quadrant at this stage. We would of course support the Romulan Empire, on which we have modelled our entire political system, to the fullest of our abilities but I would not be so quick to acknowledge the other nations with the same credit.

[stitch626]

Even if they destroyed every single planet in the Romulan Empire, we would still have enough active ships to wipe them from existence.

As it stands, the only ones not capable of such an act would be you and possibly the Ferengi.

[BigJKU316]

Even if they destroyed every single planet in the Romulan Empire, we would still have enough active ships to wipe them from existence.

As it stands, the only ones not capable of such an act would be you and possibly the Ferengi.

Are we to take your position to mean that you would be fine with the FKI developing whatever weapons of mass destruction it might wish?

[Reliant121]

It is curious, is it not. To think, that since they are not a threat by assumed galactic minority, it is fine to allow them to develop weapons of mass destruction.

It is, however, the sale of such technology that poses risks. Hence why we feel it must be destroyed.

[Mark]

That would likely be the best course of action. However, we must also insist that you submit to inspections and diplomatic examination of your communications on the issue to make sure you have not sold the device or disclosed its purpose to anyone.

We re-iterate our position. The danger of this tech having gotten out is without paralell. This could be as potential a risk as the Borg or the Hur'q.

[Reliant121]

For what purpose? If it is destroyed, then it is useless. There is no way they could have sold the technology in such a short time since its detonation.