Post by EmperorMyric on Mar 22, 2021 16:44:54 GMT
It was a very different day for President Wes Johnson, he didn’t have press conferences to attend or legislation to sign instead he was meeting the president of another nation. It wasn’t every day that he got to meet the leader of a democratic country that the Alliance didn’t install. The Presidential shuttle passed through the Void Rock gates and made headway to Gorganos Prime. He was thoroughly impressed by how far the ACE (Ancerious Colonial Expedition) had come from a few meagre ships and couple million people to the thriving extension of the Alliance. The landing pads in the central government complex in new Gatlinburg were a flurry of activity as the Presidential shuttle came into land. Greeting the President were two full Companies of the most finely dressed men and women of the Alliance Military as well as the Director of the ACE Samantha Rodgers.
Samantha watched in anticipation as the shuttle landed, the scramjets kicked in once it got inside the atmosphere enough and it touched down gently on the landing pad. Once the smoke cleared the ramp dropped down, first to come out were two agents of the Clandestine Service. They were elite body guards of the president who would gladly give their lives to protect.
After they took post at the bottom of the ramp Wes Johnson himself stepped out, once he did the marching bands kicked into action playing loudly and proudly the Alliance national anthem as he descended the ramp and then the landing pad onto the welcoming mat where Samantha approached him. “Mr President it’s an honour to greet you here today and in an official capacity.” She saluted him before she spoke “Well when Samantha ‘Kill Em All’ Rodgers calls my office about getting another nation in the Alliance who am I to refuse.” He chuckled “It’s been a while since anyone’s called me that name I thought that would be behind me after I left the army.”
She stepped to the side and started walking alongside the president “No one ever lives down their nick name especially when the press gets a hold of it. I know they still call me ‘Clean up’ in a few of them.” The Two walked to the Directors office where they sat on two lounges that faced each other, the room was set up for the coming meeting that was planned later today with the President of the UWA. “So I trust we got that nasty business with the Dectrose over with? Were there any complications?”
Wes spoke in a low voice “None sir, it went according to plan all they could throw back was baseless slander.” Samantha replied“Good, Good, Everything is going according to plan then we’ll get them inducted and settled in then we’ll go from there. Actually the colonel called me up and expressed interest in getting the confederacy set up out here as well since you guys are well set up and he thinks that there’s a profit to be had.” His voice picked up at the start of his sentence “Sir is that really a good” She was cut mid-sentence “I already gave the approval they just have to get themselves organised, don’t sweat the small things.” He laughed “Alright so let’s wait for our guests to arrive.” Wes said standing up The pair walked back out to landing pad and awaited the arrival of their guests, the presidential shuttle had cleared off and now the marching bands were waiting for the UWA president to step of their shuttle and they would play the UWA national anthem as he walked down the ramps.
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President Shayrack was accompanied by his Secretary, Karaza Blue, and his own guards. The rest of his companions were the graduates of this month from one of the many military academies of the UWA. They were mostly female and were composed of humans mostly but they were all fresh officers that were given the rare chance to be with the President on a visit to another faction!As his own shuttle landed and finally started to open its doors, he and his companions could hear the sounds of their anthem play. In honor of it, the President respectfully took the first steps off, saluting the ones greeting him and then proceeding to shake their hands as did his Secretary and the officers accompanying him shake their hands. Afterwards, the UWA guests gathered as one, with the officers assuming the flanks of the President and Secretary as the Presidents guards did.
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President Johnson approached Shayrack with a large welcoming grin, he welcomed the man’s handshake with a firm grip.“I’m President Wes Johnson Three Domains Alliance; it’s nice to finally meet someone who appreciates democratic values like us.” He tuned himself and Shayrack to face the media who were watching en masse behind all the troops on parade for the glamour shot that would be in all the major publications and news reports. “Smile Mr President you’re gonna be on every broadcast come the evening news.” Wes Laughed before turning back to him and letting go of his hand. HE then greeted the rest of the delegation as they approached.
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The President gladly took his hand and shook it firmly, saying "Thank you for the invitation and for allowing me to come wtih my Secretary and my new officers."Then when told to smile and face the cameras, he did so without hesitation, even waving as he nodded to the cameras and then actually asked one of the journalists to come to him and have a picture with him. After that, he then made sure to introduce his secretary to the President"Your Excellency, may I present my Secretary, Karaza Blue. She is a very competent and marvelous Syran."
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“A pleasure Secretary Blue, I’d introduce you to the Director but you’ve already met, Now that the pleasantries are out of the way let’s get this show on the road.” Wes cackled as he led the delegation through the Central Government Complex. The building was adorned with the national flag colours of the Alliance and featured portraits, busts and paintings of former Presidents, war heroes and famous battles. It was an overwhelming display of national pride all crammed into the hallways. The group was led to the Directors office on the third floor of the building. Inside were the two lounges sitting opposite each other, the directors desk, a small bar in the corner and a large mural that depicted an artist’s interpretation of the Battle of Aeon. a name plater underneath said ‘Liberties Demise”. Wes had the rest of the UWA delegation wait outside in the atrium while the President Shayrack and Secretary Blue were seated on one of the couches while he and Director Rodgers sat opposite. Before he sat down he walked over to the bar and made himself a scotch on the rocks. “Anyone want anything while I’m over here some liquid courage always helps ease the tension in these kinds of meetings” Wes smiled “Straight Bourbon while you’re there please Wes.” Samantha replied
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Secretary Blue said "I wish for some fernet."President Shayrack simply said "I need something like... ah yes, what about nalewka?"Afterwards, President Shayrack said while waiting for his drink"I am curious to know about the mural we saw earlier. The Battle of Aeon, am I right? I am not too familiar with it, forgive me, but could you please do me a favor of explaining the battle? I suppose I could, as a guest, try to ask about such a historical event."
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Samantha sighed when Shayrack asked about the mural and turned over to Wes.
“Could you make that a double?” Wes brought the drinks over and placed them in front of everyone before being seated himself. He took a sip from his drink and laughed. “Ah that takes me back some years that battle, it was the biggest military failure in the Alliances history and the repercussions are still being felt to this day. We lost near on twenty six million men and women in that attack alone. It was a nightmare that a few brave and willing souls pulled us out from.” He took another sip of his drink before continuing “You see old man Doss who’s kicking around here somewhere as a diplomat was in charge of the final stages of our invasion against our greatest enemy, one that stands as an affront to our ideals and way of life, the Royal Federation of Empires or as we call them the United Star Empire, since they try to USE everyone and everything up.
Anyways, old man Doss launched his attack without confirming his fourth wave reconnaissance data. In that brief time period of only a few days the federation had moved in several army units and fleet battle groups. Now this wasn’t the problem since we always expected a bigger fight when we attacked one of their planets at this point the kicker was the reserve fleet which had made contact in system the day before and hid in deep space until the attack was well underway.” He took an even larger sip from drink this time.
“Doss neglected his Intel because he grew arrogant, he thought that aeon would be a walk in the park like just about every battle before then, but this time the federation pushed back and they pushed back hard. They lured his force in playing the role of an overwhelmed force they pulled back to orbital defences then… Diabella’s Death Fleet. A fleet only half the size of our one there went through us like wet tissue paper. No less then seventeen capital ships were annihilated in the opening barrage. You can’t defend against higgs field guns, nothing can everything just disappears wherever they hit. But that where yours truly comes in I arrived with my reserve force the 8654th Fleet, I took control of our forces since Doss’s ship had been destroyed and no one could contact him and his lackeys who were the other admirals in charge couldn’t organise a beer in a bar. So I rallied them together and we opened up an escape route where most of everyone got out alive. The planetary invasion was hellish too right Sam?” Wes glanced over to Samantha
“Goddamned Hughes the stupid bastard, I’m glad he was killed after what he did. He sent all his forces down that narrow rift where they basically walked into their graves. I was on the other side of the offensive providing distraction while Hughes and his forces attacked from the rear and we could catch the Feds in their Homebase from all sides. But since he didn’t see the new army units roll in we we’re outgunned, outnumbered… outmatched.” Samantha took a rather large mouthful from her drink before setting it down. “So we always try to remember Aeon as much as we might not like to talk about it as a lesson never to grow arrogant like that again. Not like we could forget even if we tried with the press having a field day they called it the “Meat Grinder of Liberty”, anyways back to more pleasant subjects.
You’ve made a choice and a good one at that so congratulations on taking the right steps to a better tomorrow for not only the UWA but democracy as a whole.” Wes’ tone picked up. “So for starters I have a proposition for you that’ll ensure the continuation of the United Worlds of Alondra. How do you feel about becoming a signatory on the good old Articles of Alliance? There are more benefits then you could count by joining and only a few requirements I’ll let you give it a quick squiz yourself.” Wes pressed a few buttons on the table between everyone and had it display the Articles of Alliance as well as the benefits and requirements of becoming a signatory.
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The President listened well as much as his own Secretary..who busied herself with taking obsessive notes on the battle. Apparently, the President shrugged what she was doing as a part of her job, a way for the UWA to learn from the battle.
Afterwards, when the story telling was over, the President said "I have read the Articles of Alliance in advance and I have read other documents concerning the Three Domains Alliance. I am very impressed and I thank you, Your Excellency, for the invitation which we would accept. We are happy to be on your side."He paused and then added"Please also forgive my vice president for being a little troublesome. And if I may, I'd like to invite TDA corporations to do more business with us. And if they may wish, I'd like UWA and TDA corporations to take advantage of the new systems we have recently taken and colonized. These new systems can be our chance as allies, as good friends, to grow and to improve our economies."
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“Please call me Wes when it’s just u no need for formality amongst friends. And of course there’s no hard feelings about your VP we couldn’t call it a democracy if we didn’t have people with opposing views that’s what keeps it exciting. But I’m glad you’ve come to this decision, you won’t regret it in the slightest. We’ll kick those corporate boys and girls in the pants and they’ll get on working for you before your ship touches down back home. Sam you wanna let them know” Wes laughed
“However there is one troubling individual in your ranks that does concern me, Admiral Armasticia. I trust you’ll let her gallivant off to the Dectrose without any confidential data and you’ll strip her off her status and rank? Having someone try and stir up that minority could be an issue and I’d very much like to see that the situation goes as smoothly as possible I’m sure you understand.” Wes’ tone dropped to a more serious one when he talked about this issue.
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"I do understand. As we speak, the UBI, the UPD and the military police are looking for her. We just took control of her official residence and we are looking for the apartment of her sister, with whom she really lives. We are also investigating her office but it seems that some of her closest officers are trying to help her by buying her time. Do not worry, we have stripped her of her status and her rank and we will threaten to declare her as a non-citizen should she not give up to us and let us take all the confidential intelligence she has on the UWA and the TDA."
Said the president well and quite quickly. The Secretary then spoke up
"In addition, Wes and Sam, we also instructed the military police to make sure no one else will leave the UWA without permission or an order. We will no longer allow any other persons like Amastacia to leave like that. The high command has issued a permanent law for all men and women in the military to follow. Furthermore, we made sure to create a special task force called the Unionist Unit of Security and Investigation. One of our own top law enforcement agents are heading it and are in the process of reaching and securing the apartment."
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“Good, good. So when she’s captured what do plan on doing with her exactly?” Wes leaned in close to the table.
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Shayrack nodded to his secretary. She explained
"Jail time for a few hours. Interrogation. Confiscation. Mind wipe. Then release. Also we will put a bug on her. We also will send agents to watch her when she is in the DE."
She added "If I may, then may I ask if the TDA will do something about it too?"
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“Well you see it’s not what we’re going to do it’s more along the lines of something I’d like you to do. Memory wipes are a pretty standard procedure but sometimes they can go wrong, removing the wrong memories, causing amnesia and in rare occurrences cause the subject to become clinically brain dead. I think you get what I’m asking?”
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The president just shook his head. He said "Please do clarify." At the same time, the secretary said "Almost all our memory wipe procedures end well as long as it is we, the government, performing such memory wipes....unless you wish us to seek a third party?"
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“Botch it for the lack of a better term. Have your memory wipe mess up so her brains turn into scrambled eggs. Since it’ll be an accident the Dectrose won’t suspect a thing and you can rest easy knowing she can’t try and rally the minority against you in a civil war of some kind.” He leaned back into his chair “I know I’ll rest easier with that issue solved and all ties with the Dectrose both official and unofficial cut.”
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The two officials looked at each other. The secretary spoke to Wes
"There is the problem of provoking Mergheriti. And worse of all, the admiral has a sister. These two people can cause us both problems. But most of all, the sister. Although a retired naval officer, she is respected as much as her sister."
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“Yes I’m sure, this is one of the better courses of action open to us. Obviously we falsify some other records make it look like faulty equipment was the leading cause so no one is to blame… except probably the maintenance guy. I personally would like you to consider this since it’ll just be an accident that everyone can walk away from with clean hands. But if you prefer I have an agency of people to deal with issues like these if you’d much rather hand them of the Office of Secret Services?”
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"No. This is our business. We will take care of the spilled milk. But we must never speak of this to the vice president." Spoke the president. The secretary nodded and stood up and approached to offer a hand to shake on the deal.
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“I’m glad we could see eye to eye on this. I hope you understand that this is nothing personal just business.” Wes chuckled as he also stood to meet the secretary’s hand shake. “Now that bit of ugly business is out of the way we can really get started on this beautiful new friendship.”
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"Yes." Said the President. He rose to also shake hands with the other president while his secretary then said "Perhaps I may be allowed to take a few more pictures of you with our president."
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“Of course, we can make the announcement of our new deal to the press while we’re at it” Wes laughed as he took the group outside to the awaiting media The group took part in many commemorative photos and videos before the UWA president and Secretary departed back to their own nation.
Samantha watched in anticipation as the shuttle landed, the scramjets kicked in once it got inside the atmosphere enough and it touched down gently on the landing pad. Once the smoke cleared the ramp dropped down, first to come out were two agents of the Clandestine Service. They were elite body guards of the president who would gladly give their lives to protect.
After they took post at the bottom of the ramp Wes Johnson himself stepped out, once he did the marching bands kicked into action playing loudly and proudly the Alliance national anthem as he descended the ramp and then the landing pad onto the welcoming mat where Samantha approached him. “Mr President it’s an honour to greet you here today and in an official capacity.” She saluted him before she spoke “Well when Samantha ‘Kill Em All’ Rodgers calls my office about getting another nation in the Alliance who am I to refuse.” He chuckled “It’s been a while since anyone’s called me that name I thought that would be behind me after I left the army.”
She stepped to the side and started walking alongside the president “No one ever lives down their nick name especially when the press gets a hold of it. I know they still call me ‘Clean up’ in a few of them.” The Two walked to the Directors office where they sat on two lounges that faced each other, the room was set up for the coming meeting that was planned later today with the President of the UWA. “So I trust we got that nasty business with the Dectrose over with? Were there any complications?”
Wes spoke in a low voice “None sir, it went according to plan all they could throw back was baseless slander.” Samantha replied“Good, Good, Everything is going according to plan then we’ll get them inducted and settled in then we’ll go from there. Actually the colonel called me up and expressed interest in getting the confederacy set up out here as well since you guys are well set up and he thinks that there’s a profit to be had.” His voice picked up at the start of his sentence “Sir is that really a good” She was cut mid-sentence “I already gave the approval they just have to get themselves organised, don’t sweat the small things.” He laughed “Alright so let’s wait for our guests to arrive.” Wes said standing up The pair walked back out to landing pad and awaited the arrival of their guests, the presidential shuttle had cleared off and now the marching bands were waiting for the UWA president to step of their shuttle and they would play the UWA national anthem as he walked down the ramps.
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President Shayrack was accompanied by his Secretary, Karaza Blue, and his own guards. The rest of his companions were the graduates of this month from one of the many military academies of the UWA. They were mostly female and were composed of humans mostly but they were all fresh officers that were given the rare chance to be with the President on a visit to another faction!As his own shuttle landed and finally started to open its doors, he and his companions could hear the sounds of their anthem play. In honor of it, the President respectfully took the first steps off, saluting the ones greeting him and then proceeding to shake their hands as did his Secretary and the officers accompanying him shake their hands. Afterwards, the UWA guests gathered as one, with the officers assuming the flanks of the President and Secretary as the Presidents guards did.
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President Johnson approached Shayrack with a large welcoming grin, he welcomed the man’s handshake with a firm grip.“I’m President Wes Johnson Three Domains Alliance; it’s nice to finally meet someone who appreciates democratic values like us.” He tuned himself and Shayrack to face the media who were watching en masse behind all the troops on parade for the glamour shot that would be in all the major publications and news reports. “Smile Mr President you’re gonna be on every broadcast come the evening news.” Wes Laughed before turning back to him and letting go of his hand. HE then greeted the rest of the delegation as they approached.
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The President gladly took his hand and shook it firmly, saying "Thank you for the invitation and for allowing me to come wtih my Secretary and my new officers."Then when told to smile and face the cameras, he did so without hesitation, even waving as he nodded to the cameras and then actually asked one of the journalists to come to him and have a picture with him. After that, he then made sure to introduce his secretary to the President"Your Excellency, may I present my Secretary, Karaza Blue. She is a very competent and marvelous Syran."
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“A pleasure Secretary Blue, I’d introduce you to the Director but you’ve already met, Now that the pleasantries are out of the way let’s get this show on the road.” Wes cackled as he led the delegation through the Central Government Complex. The building was adorned with the national flag colours of the Alliance and featured portraits, busts and paintings of former Presidents, war heroes and famous battles. It was an overwhelming display of national pride all crammed into the hallways. The group was led to the Directors office on the third floor of the building. Inside were the two lounges sitting opposite each other, the directors desk, a small bar in the corner and a large mural that depicted an artist’s interpretation of the Battle of Aeon. a name plater underneath said ‘Liberties Demise”. Wes had the rest of the UWA delegation wait outside in the atrium while the President Shayrack and Secretary Blue were seated on one of the couches while he and Director Rodgers sat opposite. Before he sat down he walked over to the bar and made himself a scotch on the rocks. “Anyone want anything while I’m over here some liquid courage always helps ease the tension in these kinds of meetings” Wes smiled “Straight Bourbon while you’re there please Wes.” Samantha replied
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Secretary Blue said "I wish for some fernet."President Shayrack simply said "I need something like... ah yes, what about nalewka?"Afterwards, President Shayrack said while waiting for his drink"I am curious to know about the mural we saw earlier. The Battle of Aeon, am I right? I am not too familiar with it, forgive me, but could you please do me a favor of explaining the battle? I suppose I could, as a guest, try to ask about such a historical event."
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Samantha sighed when Shayrack asked about the mural and turned over to Wes.
“Could you make that a double?” Wes brought the drinks over and placed them in front of everyone before being seated himself. He took a sip from his drink and laughed. “Ah that takes me back some years that battle, it was the biggest military failure in the Alliances history and the repercussions are still being felt to this day. We lost near on twenty six million men and women in that attack alone. It was a nightmare that a few brave and willing souls pulled us out from.” He took another sip of his drink before continuing “You see old man Doss who’s kicking around here somewhere as a diplomat was in charge of the final stages of our invasion against our greatest enemy, one that stands as an affront to our ideals and way of life, the Royal Federation of Empires or as we call them the United Star Empire, since they try to USE everyone and everything up.
Anyways, old man Doss launched his attack without confirming his fourth wave reconnaissance data. In that brief time period of only a few days the federation had moved in several army units and fleet battle groups. Now this wasn’t the problem since we always expected a bigger fight when we attacked one of their planets at this point the kicker was the reserve fleet which had made contact in system the day before and hid in deep space until the attack was well underway.” He took an even larger sip from drink this time.
“Doss neglected his Intel because he grew arrogant, he thought that aeon would be a walk in the park like just about every battle before then, but this time the federation pushed back and they pushed back hard. They lured his force in playing the role of an overwhelmed force they pulled back to orbital defences then… Diabella’s Death Fleet. A fleet only half the size of our one there went through us like wet tissue paper. No less then seventeen capital ships were annihilated in the opening barrage. You can’t defend against higgs field guns, nothing can everything just disappears wherever they hit. But that where yours truly comes in I arrived with my reserve force the 8654th Fleet, I took control of our forces since Doss’s ship had been destroyed and no one could contact him and his lackeys who were the other admirals in charge couldn’t organise a beer in a bar. So I rallied them together and we opened up an escape route where most of everyone got out alive. The planetary invasion was hellish too right Sam?” Wes glanced over to Samantha
“Goddamned Hughes the stupid bastard, I’m glad he was killed after what he did. He sent all his forces down that narrow rift where they basically walked into their graves. I was on the other side of the offensive providing distraction while Hughes and his forces attacked from the rear and we could catch the Feds in their Homebase from all sides. But since he didn’t see the new army units roll in we we’re outgunned, outnumbered… outmatched.” Samantha took a rather large mouthful from her drink before setting it down. “So we always try to remember Aeon as much as we might not like to talk about it as a lesson never to grow arrogant like that again. Not like we could forget even if we tried with the press having a field day they called it the “Meat Grinder of Liberty”, anyways back to more pleasant subjects.
You’ve made a choice and a good one at that so congratulations on taking the right steps to a better tomorrow for not only the UWA but democracy as a whole.” Wes’ tone picked up. “So for starters I have a proposition for you that’ll ensure the continuation of the United Worlds of Alondra. How do you feel about becoming a signatory on the good old Articles of Alliance? There are more benefits then you could count by joining and only a few requirements I’ll let you give it a quick squiz yourself.” Wes pressed a few buttons on the table between everyone and had it display the Articles of Alliance as well as the benefits and requirements of becoming a signatory.
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The President listened well as much as his own Secretary..who busied herself with taking obsessive notes on the battle. Apparently, the President shrugged what she was doing as a part of her job, a way for the UWA to learn from the battle.
Afterwards, when the story telling was over, the President said "I have read the Articles of Alliance in advance and I have read other documents concerning the Three Domains Alliance. I am very impressed and I thank you, Your Excellency, for the invitation which we would accept. We are happy to be on your side."He paused and then added"Please also forgive my vice president for being a little troublesome. And if I may, I'd like to invite TDA corporations to do more business with us. And if they may wish, I'd like UWA and TDA corporations to take advantage of the new systems we have recently taken and colonized. These new systems can be our chance as allies, as good friends, to grow and to improve our economies."
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“Please call me Wes when it’s just u no need for formality amongst friends. And of course there’s no hard feelings about your VP we couldn’t call it a democracy if we didn’t have people with opposing views that’s what keeps it exciting. But I’m glad you’ve come to this decision, you won’t regret it in the slightest. We’ll kick those corporate boys and girls in the pants and they’ll get on working for you before your ship touches down back home. Sam you wanna let them know” Wes laughed
“However there is one troubling individual in your ranks that does concern me, Admiral Armasticia. I trust you’ll let her gallivant off to the Dectrose without any confidential data and you’ll strip her off her status and rank? Having someone try and stir up that minority could be an issue and I’d very much like to see that the situation goes as smoothly as possible I’m sure you understand.” Wes’ tone dropped to a more serious one when he talked about this issue.
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"I do understand. As we speak, the UBI, the UPD and the military police are looking for her. We just took control of her official residence and we are looking for the apartment of her sister, with whom she really lives. We are also investigating her office but it seems that some of her closest officers are trying to help her by buying her time. Do not worry, we have stripped her of her status and her rank and we will threaten to declare her as a non-citizen should she not give up to us and let us take all the confidential intelligence she has on the UWA and the TDA."
Said the president well and quite quickly. The Secretary then spoke up
"In addition, Wes and Sam, we also instructed the military police to make sure no one else will leave the UWA without permission or an order. We will no longer allow any other persons like Amastacia to leave like that. The high command has issued a permanent law for all men and women in the military to follow. Furthermore, we made sure to create a special task force called the Unionist Unit of Security and Investigation. One of our own top law enforcement agents are heading it and are in the process of reaching and securing the apartment."
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“Good, good. So when she’s captured what do plan on doing with her exactly?” Wes leaned in close to the table.
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Shayrack nodded to his secretary. She explained
"Jail time for a few hours. Interrogation. Confiscation. Mind wipe. Then release. Also we will put a bug on her. We also will send agents to watch her when she is in the DE."
She added "If I may, then may I ask if the TDA will do something about it too?"
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“Well you see it’s not what we’re going to do it’s more along the lines of something I’d like you to do. Memory wipes are a pretty standard procedure but sometimes they can go wrong, removing the wrong memories, causing amnesia and in rare occurrences cause the subject to become clinically brain dead. I think you get what I’m asking?”
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The president just shook his head. He said "Please do clarify." At the same time, the secretary said "Almost all our memory wipe procedures end well as long as it is we, the government, performing such memory wipes....unless you wish us to seek a third party?"
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“Botch it for the lack of a better term. Have your memory wipe mess up so her brains turn into scrambled eggs. Since it’ll be an accident the Dectrose won’t suspect a thing and you can rest easy knowing she can’t try and rally the minority against you in a civil war of some kind.” He leaned back into his chair “I know I’ll rest easier with that issue solved and all ties with the Dectrose both official and unofficial cut.”
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The two officials looked at each other. The secretary spoke to Wes
"There is the problem of provoking Mergheriti. And worse of all, the admiral has a sister. These two people can cause us both problems. But most of all, the sister. Although a retired naval officer, she is respected as much as her sister."
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“Yes I’m sure, this is one of the better courses of action open to us. Obviously we falsify some other records make it look like faulty equipment was the leading cause so no one is to blame… except probably the maintenance guy. I personally would like you to consider this since it’ll just be an accident that everyone can walk away from with clean hands. But if you prefer I have an agency of people to deal with issues like these if you’d much rather hand them of the Office of Secret Services?”
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"No. This is our business. We will take care of the spilled milk. But we must never speak of this to the vice president." Spoke the president. The secretary nodded and stood up and approached to offer a hand to shake on the deal.
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“I’m glad we could see eye to eye on this. I hope you understand that this is nothing personal just business.” Wes chuckled as he also stood to meet the secretary’s hand shake. “Now that bit of ugly business is out of the way we can really get started on this beautiful new friendship.”
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"Yes." Said the President. He rose to also shake hands with the other president while his secretary then said "Perhaps I may be allowed to take a few more pictures of you with our president."
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“Of course, we can make the announcement of our new deal to the press while we’re at it” Wes laughed as he took the group outside to the awaiting media The group took part in many commemorative photos and videos before the UWA president and Secretary departed back to their own nation.