#INTRONEW0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $CHARACTERADJ9 $TITLE0 $NAME1. You: well known to Progenitor. Progenitor identity: $TITLE2 $NAME3 of the $FACTION4. Intention: $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION6.” #INTRONEW1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Salutations: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Most interested: your talents and abilities. Progenitor identity: $NAME3, $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. Intention: $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION6.” #INTRONEW2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Hail: $CHARACTERADJ9 $TITLE0 $NAME1. Human reputation: First among $SPECIAL5. Progenitor followers called: $FACTION4. Progenitor identity: $<4:its:their> $TITLE2, $NAME3. Intention: $TO_CARRY_OUT_OUR_MISSION6.” #INTRONEW3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Presumption: You are $TITLE0 $NAME1. Greetings from: $TITLE2 $NAME3 of the $FACTION4. Your empire: $SPECIAL5 one. Intention: $TO_CARRY_OUT_OUR_MISSION6. Interference: not tolerated.” #INTRONEW4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Progenitor identity: $TITLE2 $NAME3. Leader: the $FACTION4. Intention: $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION6. Most pleased: your progress on Manifold Six.” #INTRONEW5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Progenitor identity: $TITLE2 $NAME3 of the $FACTION4. You: well known to Progenitor. Progenitor intention: $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION6. Interference: not tolerated.” #INTRO0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Again: greetings: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Fervent hope: your $ENVIRONMENTAL_INITIATIVES5 proceeding apace. Reminder of identity: $TITLE2 $NAME3: $FACTION4.” #INTRO1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $TITLE0 $NAME1 the $CHARACTERADJ9. Pleasure: to contend with you. $TITLE2 $NAME3 of the $FACTION4: Progenitor identity.” #INTRO2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Repeated greetings: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Your $FOLLOWERADJ5 followers: well wishes. My identity: $TITLE2 $NAME3: $FACTION4.” #INTRO3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $TITLE0 $NAME1. You: the most $CHARACTERADJ9: all denizens of Manifold Six. Your followers: the most $FOLLOWERADJ5. $NAME3, $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4: salutes you.” #INTROMAD0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: old nemesis. Your $RUTHLESS_METHODS6: my $FACTIONADJ8 subjects detest. You address: $NAME3, their $TITLE2. Intention: to stop you from $IMPLEMENTING_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA5.” #INTROMAD1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Warning: you: bent on $IMPLEMENTING_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA6. Beware: you and $FOLLOWPEJORATIVE5 followers: cannot defeat $TITLE2 $NAME3 of the $FACTION4!” #INTROMAD2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Trifling: do not, $TITLE0 $NAME1. $TITLE2 $NAME3 of the $FACTION4: not impressed by $RUTHLESSMETHODS6.” #INTROMAD3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: very busy $DANCING_NAKED_THROUGH_THE_TREES8. Question: prepared once again to face: old enemy $NAME3, $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4?” #INTROMAD4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Surprised to find: $PEJORATIVE5 $TITLE0 $NAME1, known to other humans as: $ECO_LOONY6. Cease: $DANCING_NAKED_THROUGH_THE_TREES8. Face: $NAME3, $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4!” #BUYPROTO0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Great expense to develop: $LASERCRAWLERPROTOTYPE0. $NUM0 energy credits: you part with, for the plans?” “Never mind.” Pay $NUM0 energy credits. #BUYPROTOHIGH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Great cost to develop: $LASERCRAWLERPROTOTYPE0. $NUM0 energy credits: price for sharing of plans.” #BUYCOMMLINKHIGH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$ commlink frequency: pleased to advise. Requirement: {$NUM0 energy credits} first.” #BUYCOMMLINK0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$ commlink frequency: intention: to pass along. Meager cost: {$NUM0 energy credits.”} “No thanks.” Pay $NUM0 energy credits. #EXTORTCOMMLINK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Bargain: acceptable. Transmission of $ commlink frequency: commencing.” #BUYTECH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Knowledge: form of energy. So-called ‘energy credits’: another form. Knowledge: {$TECH0}: transmitted: in exchange for {$NUM0 energy credits.} Agreed?” “No thanks.” Pay $NUM0 energy credits. #BUYTECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Price for {$TECH0,}: {$NUM0 energy credits.”} “What are you trying to pull?” Pay $NUM0 energy credits. #BUYTECHHIGH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TECH0 information: valuable. Value: $NUM0 energy credits. Talk again: when you have this much energy.” #BUYTECHHIGH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Emotion: pity: your energy reserves. Reluctantly: offer $TECH0. Requirement: $NUM0 energy credits.” #REJTECHHATE0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor followers: call $TITLE0 $NAME1: $NATURE_LOONY2. Breach of trust: to share information with you.” #REJTECHHATE1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Shudder to think: $FOLLOWERPEJORATIVE3 minions get ahold: Progenitor possessions. $TITLE0: think we: quite stupid!” #REJTECHHATE2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Aid: you: aid: $IMPLEMENTING_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA4? Answer: no.” #REJTECHFEAR0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: too fond: $IMPLEMENTING_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA2. Grant of knowledge: unwise.” #REJTECHFEAR1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: busy: $IMPLEMENTING_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA2. Progenitor unwise: to alter balance of power.” #REJTECHADVANCED0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Research created by your $FOLLOWERPEJ0 scientists: emotion: humor.” #REJTECHADVANCED1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your $FOLLOWERPEJ0 minions’ research: adjective ‘so-called’. Therefore: not interested.” #REJTECHADVANCED2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your data: obsolete. Our data: edge: cutting. Understand?” #REJTECHPROJ0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Interest: exchange of data. Pending: completion of $PROJECT0.” #REJTECHPROJ1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Future: interest in exchange. Priority: completion of $PROJECT0. Speak again: later.” #REJTECHPROJ2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Rejection of proposal from: $TITLE1 $NAME2. Reason: exchange: possibly lead to: loss of $PROJECT0 to $TITLE1 $NAME2.” #TECHFREEBIE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Data on {$TECH0}: granted as gift. Use: in support of generous benefactor.” #TECHSLAVE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Information on {$TECH0}: most exciting. Transmission: with great pleasure.” #REJTECHLATER0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor research: too sensitive. Exchange of knowledge: some other time.” #REJTECHLATER1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor secrets: remain Progenitor secrets.” #REJTECHLATER2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Technical data: no access at this time.” #REJTECHLATER3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Emotion: humility. Progenitor data: you already know.” #REJTECHLATER4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Subjects of your data: already known to Progenitor. Try again: later.” #REJCOMMLINK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Commlink information: unwilling to transmit now.” #TRADETECH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Exchange of data: mutually beneficial. You send: {$TECH0}. We send: {$TECH1?} Not to forget: $PET_PROJECTS5: furthered by this knowledge.” “Out of the question.” “That is satisfactory.” #TRADETECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $TITLE3 $NAME4. Sadly aware of Progenitor reputation: $BEHAVING_BADLY9, but Progenitor: actually: kind and gentle. Prove point: exchange knowledge. Progenitor: {$TECH1.} You: {$TECH0.”} Agreed? “Out of the question.” “That is satisfactory.” #TRADETECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your data: {$TECH0}: important for: $PET_PROJECTS6. Willingness expressed: exchange for: Progenitor files on {$TECH1.} Interested?” “No.” “It’s a deal.” #TRADETECH3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor map: quite useful to you. Your information on {$TECH0}: of mild interest to Progenitor. Exchange: your tech for copy of {world map}?” “No.” “It’s a deal.” #TRADETECH4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Mapping of Manifold Six: prime importance. Offer: your maps: my information on {$TECH1?”} “No. My maps are highly classified.” “That is acceptable.” #TRADETECH5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Manifold Six: highly dangerous environment. Offer: exchange map data: mutual protection?” “No. My maps are highly classified.” “That seems prudent.” #REJTECHINSTEAD #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Regrets: $TITLE3 $TITLE4. {$TECH0}: other choice: nothing.” #REJTECHSECOND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TECH2: irrelevant to discussion. Time: concept: wasting away while you: blather.” #ENERGYFREEBIE0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Proclaim Progenitor generosity: {$NUM0 energy credits!} Request only: spend in multiply iterated places.” #ENERGYFREEBIE1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Forget: human word for one who grovels for cash! Progenitor: offer {$NUM0 energy credits}: token of sympathy.” #REJENERGY0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Energy reserves: all spoken for.” #REJENERGY1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Energy reserves: reserved. Progenitor: makes joke.” #ENERGYLOAN1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Trust: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Offer: {$NUM0 energy credits.} Terms: generous: you pay: $NUM1 credits per year for $NUM2 years.” Refuse loan. Accept loan of $NUM0 energy credits. #ENERGYLOAN2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Trust: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Offer: {$NUM0 energy credits.} Terms: generous: you pay: $NUM1 credits per year for $NUM2 years.” Refuse loan. Accept loan of $NUM0 energy credits. #REJSELLNONE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Technical data of interest, belonging to $TITLE0 $NAME1: none.” #REJSELLAFFORD #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Apologies: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Progenitor: cannot afford price.” #ENERGYTECH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Information on {$TECH0}: of interest. Ability to pay: limited to {$NUM0 energy credits.} Agreed?” “Sorry, not interested.” Transmit information on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #ENERGYTECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Benefits of {$TECH0}: considerable. Price: must be attractive. {$NUM0 energy credits}: fair price?” “Sorry, not interested.” Transmit information on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #ENERGYTECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Information on {$TECH0}: of interest. Ability to pay: limited to {$NUM0 energy credits.} Agreed?” “Sorry, not interested.” Transmit information on $TECH0. “No, but I will sell you $TECH1 for the same price.” Consult Datalinks. #REJSELLSECOND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Interest in $TECH1: none.” #SELLSECOND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Agreement: $TECH1 for $NUM0 credits.” #MAKEPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2: formal acknowledgement: you, as $PACTBROTHERORSISTER3! Accomplish: $YOURGOAL4. Accomplish: $MYGOAL5. Drink toast: to victory!” #MAKETREATY0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Emotion: pleasure. $TITLE0 $NAME1: this Treaty: symbolic of cooperation between species. Clearly: Manifold Six: able to accommodate: your $PET_PROJECTS6 and Progenitor $PET_PROJECTS7. Additional benefit: exchanges between our peoples. Friendship between $FACTION2 and $FACTION5: enduring!” #MAKETREATY1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Emotion: pleasure. Progenitor $PET_PROJECTS7 and your $PET_PROJECTS6: excellent combination. $FACTION5 and $FACTION2: gain greatly from cooperation, interspecies exchanges.” #MAKETRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME4 of the $FACTION5: pledged to Blood Truce with $FACTION2. Emotion: solemnity.” #TRUCEMEPAY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Emotion: gratitude: our Vendetta at end. Reminder: gentle: prompt resumption of your $NUM0 energy credit {loan} payments. Balance remaining: (addition: interest and penalties) $NUM1 credits.” #TRUCEYOUPAY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Emotion: gratitude: Vendetta resolution: mutually agreed. Promise: resumption of $NUM0 energy credit loan payments.” #REJPACTMEEK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Careful consideration reveals: unwise to trust you as $PACTBROTHERORSISTER0.” #REJPACTHATE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1: proven unworthy of trust. Reputation: $DANCING_NAKED_THROUGH_THE_TREES3. Careful consideration reveals: foolish to trust you.” #REJPACTAHEAD0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1: extremely powerful. Pact now: aids $TITLE1. Pact now: Does not aid Progenitor.” #REJPACTAHEAD1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1: extremely powerful. Pact now: aids you in $IMPLEMENTING_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA3. Pact now: Does not aid Progenitor.” #REJPACTPOWER #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$PET_PROJECTS3: still working without aid.” #REJPACTNOBRIBE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Value to you: immense. Value to Progenitor: minuscule. Equality of bargain: non-existent.” #REJPACTBADBRIBE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Careful consideration reveals: not worth it.” #REJPACTNOHELP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your actions: reveal true intentions. Status as $PACTBROTHERSORSISTERS2: ended.” #REJPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor agenda: proceeding smoothly. Need for Pact: too small to consider.” #GIMMETECH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Offer: valuable and intriguing. Progenitor agenda: includes acquisition: technology. Cement bond: transmit data on {$TECH2}?” “That information is classified, $TITLE1.” Transmit data on $TECH2. Consult Datalinks. #GIMMETECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$PET_PROJECTS3: furthered by your proposal. Progenitor requires: {$TECH2}. Agree: if transmitted.” “Nice try, $TITLE1, but that’s classified.” Transmit data on $TECH2. Consult Datalinks. #GIMMETECH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: looks forward to future diplomacy. Requires: data. Suggest: transmit {$TECH2} and {$TECH4} Result: favorable outlook.” “That information is classified, $TITLE1.” Transmit data on $TECH2 and $TECH4. Consult Datalinks. #GIMMEENERGY0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Offer: found intriguing. Progenitor dilemma: lack of energy credits. Suggestion: transfer{$NUM0 credit}. Probable result: favorable outlook for future.” “What you describe is larceny!” Wire $NUM0 credits. #GIMMEENERGY1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Appropriate human idiom: put up or shut up. Requirement: {$NUM0 energy credits}. You: willing?” “Your grasp of human idiom exceeds your sense, $TITLE1.” Wire $NUM0 credits. #GIMMEHELP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE5: greetings. Progenitor: willing with reservation: require: pronouncing Vendetta upon {$FACTION6.”} “I fear I cannot honorably do so.” “So be it! We shall crush the $FACTION6 beneath our boots!” #REJTREATYMEEK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “No desire: offend $TITLE1. Exception: Must reject agreement: $FACTION2.” #REJTREATYHATE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Treaty: of great benefit to $TITLE1. Same treaty: ploy to lure Progenitor complacence. End result: your reputation as $NATURE_LOONY4: more compelling factor then Progenitor desire for treaty.” #REJTREATYAHEAD #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME0: faction far too powerful. Result: your success in $IMPLEMENTING_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA5. Probable result: Progenitor: $PET_PROJECTS4 never to bear fruit.” #REJTREATYNOBRIBE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Definition of ‘friendship’ to $TITLE1 $NAME0: dissimilar to Progenitor definition. Result: rejection of proposal.” #REJTREATYBADBRIBE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Current terms: unacceptable.” #REJTREATYNOHELP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Rejection: based on: your response.” #REJTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Human concept: bribery. $TITLE1: fails to acquire Progenitor interest: this method.” #PROVOKED0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Emotion: anger. Reason: your $BAD_HABITS2. Result: Vendetta on $TITLE0 $NAME1. Expectation: destruction of $NAME1.” #PROVOKED1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Human idiom: that was the last straw. Result: Vendetta on $TITLE0 $NAME1. Expected result: cessation of your $BAD_HABITS2 forever!” #COLLABORATOR #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: Vendetta currently with $TITLE2 $NAME3. You: friendship currently with $TITLE2 $NAME3. Result: Progenitor Vendetta extends to you!” #BULLY0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Hostility: begun: by you. Progenitor toleration for outrage: low. Result: Vendetta upon you!” #BULLY1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$<1:$CHARACTERADJ3> $TITLE0: refusal. Progenitor power: great. Result: Vendetta of acquisition. Prepare: for destruction.” #BULLY2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: grave error in judgement. Side benefit: Progenitor: good practice in destruction of $ faction. Prepare!” #BULLY3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1 usefulness to Progenitor: none. Conclusion: requires: extermination of $NAME1 and faction.” #BULLY4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your desire: Vendetta: apparent from actions. Progenitor: willing. $THOUGHT_POLICE4: will enjoy victory.” #BULLY5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1: destruction: imminent. Emotion: almost: sadness at smallness of target.” #BULLY6 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: glad of chance to fight. Your $BIZARRE_PRACTICES5: odious: deserve destruction.” #OUTRAGE0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Treachery from $NAME0: most foul! Punishment: swift and severe!” #OUTRAGE1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Vendetta: $TITLE0 $NAME1! Foulness: undescribable. Progenitor delight at your destruction: equally undescribable.” #OUTRAGE2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Reputation as $NATURE_LOONY2: deserved. Vendetta on $TITLE0 $NAME1: deserved and enjoyable!” #VENDETTA0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your $ faction: at Progenitor mercy. Intention: capture of $TITLE0 $NAME1. Showing of mercy: none!” #VENDETTA1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your $ faction: importance: microscopic. $TITLE1: destruction: imminent.” #VENDETTA2 #BULLY4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your desire: Vendetta: apparent from actions. Progenitor: willing. $THOUGHT_POLICE4: will enjoy victory.” #VENDETTA3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Manifold Six: suffers at the existence: $NAME1. Your destruction: a service to all.” #VENDETTA4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1: $<1:$CHARPEJ2>. Progenitor: free Manifold Six: your $BADHABITS4.” #VENDETTA5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Analysis: $NAME1: $NATURE_LOONY9. Regret at destruction of $NAME1: none.” #VENDETTA6 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1: description: no words known with sufficient negative impact. Your destruction: afford pleasure.” #VENDETTA7 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Anticipation: our next meeting: Progenitor: victorious. $NAME1: in chains and begging for mercy.” #VENDETTA8 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Manifold Six: cries of anguish at the presence: $NAME1. Pleasure at your defeat: immense.” #VENDETTA9 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Atrocities against Progenitor: committed by $NAME1. Payment: don’t expect energy credits!” #VENDETTA10 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1 atrocities: many and various. Entire rest of population of Manifold Six: emotion: happy at your death.” #VENDETTA11 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1: foul destroyer of life. Payment: quick but not merciful.” #VENDETTA12 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: suffer: ravages of $NAME1. Fervent wish: utter destruction of $NAME1 and whole faction.” #VENDETTA13 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1 atrocities: many and various. Entire rest of population of Manifold Six: emotion: happy at your death.” #VENDETTA14 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1: place in Progenitor plans: none visible. Regrets: some. Destruction of $TITLE1: imminent.” #VENDETTA15 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1: obvious plans: $IMPLEMENTING_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA5, Progenitor intention: Vendetta: means of thwarting evil plan.” #VENDETTA16 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor inaction: unforgivable. You: intend to $IMPLEMENT_YOUR_EVIL_AGENDA8. Solution: swift and vigorous Vendetta!” #VENDETTA17 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1 wealth: great. $TITLE0 $NAME1 power: insufficient. Progenitor intention: human idiom: strike while the iron is hot. You: the iron.” #VENDETTA18 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1: large, but unprotected. Progenitor plan: acquire part: your empire.” #ATROCIOUS #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1 atrocities: many and various. Entire rest of population of Manifold Six: emotion: happy at your death.” #ATROCIOUSITY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Previous warnings to $TITLE0 $NAME1: atrocities: unheeded. Solution: Vendetta and destruction upon $NAME1.” #NEVER #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Territorial dispute: unmistakable. Progenitor right to land: equally unmistakable. Ultimate solution: Vendetta: $PLAYERTITLE0 $PLAYERNAME1!” #RUNNINGDOG #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE2 $NAME3: mortal enemy. Progenitor need for access: immense. Progenitor willingness to defend passage rights: equally immense. Result: extension of Vendetta to you. #NOWAYJOSE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor and $TITLE0 $NAME1: truce. Right granted to $NAME1 to order Progenitor forces: none. Result: Progenitor moves: where we please.” #TURNABOUT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Acknowledged: $TITLE0. Your forces: Progenitor territory. Progenitor forces: your territory. Mutual withdrawal: suggested. Agreed?” “Never mind. Let our forces remain in place.” “Agreed. My forces shall withdraw as well.” #WITHDRAWPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$PACTBROTHERORSISTER2: wish: Progenitor command. Withdrawal of forces: commencing.” #WITHDRAW #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Horrible error committed: force commander. Withdrawal of forces: immediate. Apologies: profound. Punishment of leader: swift.” #WITHDRAWTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Restart of Vendetta: reluctance. Conclusion: withdrawal of Progenitor forces. Request: mutual respect: boundaries.” #NOWITHDRAW #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: confusion. Our forces in your territory: none. You speak of: what?” #EXTORTTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$PACTBORS0: no need for emotion: anger. Coincidence: mighty: mere moments from transmitting data: $TECH1! Problem: solved.” #EXTORTENERGY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: show: mercy! Willingness: pay $NUM0 energy credits. Fervent hope: this amount: sufficient.” #FEND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: resigned to fate. Energy available: none. If: lack of funds: hostility: so be it.” #ENDPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Emotion toward $TITLE0 $NAME1: angry and hurt. Consideration: $PACTBROTHERORSISTER2: terminated. Reason: your threats.” #IGNOREPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0: pathetic. Further begging: prohibited.” #IGNORE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Confusion: $TITLE0 $NAME1 intention? Progenitor: certainty: error. Thought: threat of Vendetta. If so: attack. If not: be more polite. #REALLYBROKE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$PACTBROTHERORSISTER0: surprises: Progenitor. ‘Null and void:’ intention to discard: valuable alliance?” “Heavens, no! I meant to say ‘full of droids.’” “Yes. I have had my fill of your whining incompetence.” #DROIDS #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Droid: unfamiliar term. Enlightenment: expected: some future date.” #BROKEPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$PACTBROTHERORSISTER0 sincerity: suspect. $TITLE1 $NAME2: beware further provocation.” #YOUATTACK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Call for Vendetta: intriguing. Must know: subject of attack, $TITLE0?” #REJWARFAR #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Regrets, $TITLE0: Progenitor forces: not in position to attack: $ territory.” #REJWARALREADY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Coincidence: amazing! Vendetta $TITLE0 $NAME1: already in progress!” #REJWARTRUST #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Cleverness: $TITLE1 $NAME2. Clear intention: goad Progenitor to attack $FACTION3. Meanwhile: $UNITTYPES0 attack: Progenitor rear. Final response: no.” #REJWAR #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: valid existence. Bribery: insufficient cause: attack $HIMHER2.” #REJWARNOBRIBE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “‘Good will:’ insufficient cause to start Vendetta.” #MAYBEWARENERGYPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: currently Progenitor $PACTBROTHERORSISTER1. Required to even consider attack: {$NUM0 energy credits!”} #MAYBEWARENERGY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Vendetta: $<0:$FACTIONPEJ2> $FACTION0!: cost: astronomical! {$NUM0 energy credits}: absolute minimum: consider such a course.” #MAYBEWARENERGYFAR #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: unfamiliar. Progenitor forces: not near $ lands. Still possible: Vendetta. Required: {$NUM0 energy credits.”} #MAYBEWARTECH4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: dangerous foe. Required for Vendetta: increase in knowledge. Coincidence: your files on {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} {$TECH8,} and {$TECH9}: sufficient.” “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECH3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: dangerous foe. Required for Vendetta: increase in knowledge. Coincidence: your files on {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} and {$TECH8}: sufficient.” “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: dangerous foe. Required for Vendetta: increase in knowledge. Coincidence: your files on {$TECH3} and {$TECH4}: sufficient.” “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: dangerous foe. Required for Vendetta: increase in knowledge. Coincidence: your files on {$TECH3}: sufficient. “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECHFAR #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: dangerous foe. Additional information: Progenitor forces: far from $ lands. Result: willingness for Vendetta, but: requirement: {$TECH3.”} “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECHFAR2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: dangerous foe. Additional information: Progenitor forces: far from $ lands. Result: willingness for Vendetta, but: requirement: {$TECH3} and {$TECH4.”} “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECHFAR3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: dangerous foe. Additional information: Progenitor forces: far from $ lands. Result: willingness for Vendetta, but: requirement: {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} and {$TECH8.”} “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECHFAR4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: dangerous foe. Additional information: Progenitor forces: far from $ lands. Result: willingness for Vendetta, but: requirement: {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} {$TECH8,} and {$TECH9.”} “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECHPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: currently under so-called Pact. Breakage of Pact: require data: {$TECH3!”} “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECHPACT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: currently under so-called Pact. Breakage of Pact: require data: {$TECH3} and {$TECH4!”} “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECHPACT3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: currently under so-called Pact. Breakage of Pact: require data: {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} and {$TECH8!”} “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #MAYBEWARTECHPACT4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$FACTION0: currently under so-called Pact. Breakage of Pact: require data: {$TECH3,} {$TECH4,} {$TECH8,} and {$TECH9!”} “Nice try, $TITLE5, but that’s classified.” “Very well, begin transmission!” #WARTHREAT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Vendetta: $TITLE0 $NAME1: agreed. Warning: Progenitor suspicion: you: unwilling to commit forces. If so: Progenitor forces: removed.” #WARPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$PACTBROorSIS3: requests. Progenitor: accedes. Vendetta: $TITLE0 $NAME1: begin: immediately.” #INCITED0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Vendetta: the $FACTION2: approval. $TITLE0 $NAME1: no friend: Progenitor.” #INCITED1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1’s $ faction: deserving of death. Result: Vendetta agreed!” #HERESTHEMAP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Fervent wish: to aid $PACTBROTHERORSISTER0. Result: upload of current map data.” #REJMAPS #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$ survey data: extremely important. Revelation: not to be expected.” #TRADEMAPS #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “One map: another map. Trade: approved.” #REJTECHNOTHING #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Gratitude: yes. Value of your data to me: no.” #OFFERTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “{$TECH0}: most interesting: Progenitor. Data transmission: begins now?” “No. Never mind.” “Yes. Beginning transmission.” #OFFERTECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “{$TECH0}: most interesting: Progenitor. Data transmission: begins now?” “No. Never mind.” “Yes. Beginning transmission.” “No, but we shall provide you data on $TECH1.” #GAVETECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Gratitude: yes. Gift: received and accepted.” #GAVETECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Gratitude: great. Gift: received and accepted.” #GAVETECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Gratitude: extreme! Gift: received and accepted.” #OFFERENERGY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Specification: size of gift?” #GAVEENERGY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Gratitude: yes. Gift: received and incorporated.” #GAVEENERGY1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Gratitude: great. Gift: received and incorporated.” #GAVEENERGY2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Gratitude: extreme. Gift: received and incorporated.” #PLEA #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Heinous attack: the $<1:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2. $FACTION2 intention: $EVILAGENDA9. Your best interest: aid me: repulsion of attack. In exchange: $PACTOFBROTHERHOODSISTERHOOD3 and {$NUM0 energy credits}.” “Too bad. You’re on your own.” “Done. Vendetta upon the $FACTION2!” #PLEATECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Heinous attack: the $<1:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2. $FACTION2 intention: $EVILAGENDA9. Your best interest: aid me: repulsion of attack. In exchange: $PACTOFBROTHERHOODSISTERHOOD3, {$NUM0 energy credits,} and information: {$TECH4}.” “Too bad. You’re on your own.” “Agreed. Vendetta upon the $FACTION2!” #PLEAPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Heinous attack: the $<1:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2. $PACTOFBORS5 with you: false and misleading! Actual plan: $EVILAGENDA9. Alternative: swear: true Pact: Progenitor. Avoid: destruction at hands of $FACTION2. Additional incentive: {$NUM0 credits}: your expenses.” “You must be joking.” “Well spoken. Vendetta upon the $FACTION2!” #PLEAPACTTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Heinous attack: the $<1:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2. $PACTOFBORS5 with you: false and misleading! Actual plan: $EVILAGENDA9. Alternative: swear: true Pact: Progenitor. Avoid: destruction at hands of $FACTION2. Additional incentive: {$NUM0 credits}: your expenses, and transmit: data: {$TECH4}.” “You must be joking.” “Well spoken. Vendetta upon the $FACTION2!” #PROPOSE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Although ultimate Progenitor goal: destruction of rebel Progenitor faction: meantime: $<2:$FACTIONPEJ8> $FACTION2: growing ever more powerful. Also: dangerous. $TITLE0 $NAME1: reported: $DANCINGNAKED9! Proposal: You, Progenitor: crush $NAME1. $PACTOFBORS4: logical extension of proposal.” “Not interested.” “A cunning plan! Vendetta upon the $FACTION2!” #PROPOSEPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE5: urgent alert. $PACTBORS6 $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2: false loyalty. Actual intention: $EVILAGENDA9 and utter betrayal. Counteraction: You, Progenitor: swear Pact. Teach: lesson!” “Enough of your trickery, $TITLE8.” “Agreed. I shall put my forces in motion at once.” #BETRAYFRIEND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $NAME0. Important message: regarding $NAME2. $NAME2: plans for $EVILAGENDA4. Proposal: surprise attack. Enticement: surprise attack.” “I fear I must decline.” “Agreed. $TITLE1 $NAME2 will never know what hit $<2:him:her:x:x>!” #ENEMYMAP1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: greetings. Sympathies: your conflict with $TITLE2 $NAME3. Progenitor: helpful: acquired map: $ installation. Surmise: you could use copy. Exchange: map: $NUM0 energy credits.” “No thank you, I can deal with $NAME3 myself.” “It’s a deal.” #ENEMYMAP2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: greetings. Sympathies: your conflict with $TITLE2 $NAME3. Progenitor: helpful: acquired map: $ installation. Surmise: you could use copy. Exchange: map: files on {$TECH5}.” “No thank you, I can deal with $NAME3 myself.” “It’s a deal.” #METFRIEND0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Wish to mention: $NAME3. Current title: $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3: analysis: reasonable leader. Progenitor: give you commlink frequency.” “No thank you, I see no need to speak with $NAME3.” “Yes, that would be most helpful.” #METFRIEND0a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Wish to mention: $NAME3. Current title: $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3: analysis: reasonable leader. Additional interest: $NAME3: holds information: {$TECH8.} Progenitor: give you commlink frequency.” “No thank you, I see no need to speak with $NAME3.” “Yes, that would be most helpful.” #METFRIEND1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Wish to mention: $NAME3. Current title: $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3: analysis: reasonable leader. Progenitor: provide you commlink frequency. You: provide Progenitor files on {$TECH6}.” “No thank you, I see no need to speak with $NAME3.” “Very well, I am transmitting my files on {$TECH6} now.” #METFRIEND1a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Wish to mention: $NAME3. Current title: $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3: analysis: reasonable leader. Additional interest: $NAME3: holds information: {$TECH8.} Progenitor: provide you commlink frequency. You: provide Progenitor files on {$TECH6}.” “No thank you, I see no need to speak with $NAME3.” “Very well, I am transmitting my files on {$TECH6} now.” #METFRIEND2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Wish to mention: $NAME3. Current title: $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3: analysis: reasonable leader. Progenitor: provide you commlink frequency. You: provide Progenitor $NUM0 energy credits.” “No thank you, I see no need to speak with $NAME3.” “Excellent. $NUM0 credits it is, then.” #METFRIEND2a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Wish to mention: $NAME3. Current title: $TITLE2 of the $FACTION4. $NAME3: analysis: reasonable leader. Additional interest: $NAME3: holds information: {$TECH8.} Progenitor: provide you commlink frequency. You: provide Progenitor $NUM0 energy credits.” “No thank you, I see no need to speak with $NAME3.” “Excellent. $NUM0 credits it is, then.” #BOTHFRIEND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Understanding: you: in contact with $NAME3. $NAME3: reasonable. Recent acquisition: {map of $ territory}. Progenitor: provide you with map. You: provide Progenitor information on {$TECH6}.” “No, I don’t think that will be necessary.” “Yes, actually that would be quite useful.” #ANYNEWS #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Query: $NAME1: location. You: provide frequency: commlink communication. Progenitor: provide you $NUM0 energy credits.” “Nope, haven’t heard a word.” “Yes, I’m forwarding $<1:his:her:x:x> comm frequency now.” #COMMLINKTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Can provide: $ commlink frequency. You: provide files on {$TECH0}.” “Never mind.” “Very well, I am transmitting my files on {$TECH0} now.” #COMMLINKFREE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 ““Can provide: $ commlink frequency. Emotion: happiness to do so.” #DEMANDATTACK0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “‘$TITLE1’ $NAME2 to you,: currently $PACTBROTHERORSISTER0. Estimation: madness. Proof: $NAME2 known: $DANCINGNAKED9. Suggestion: renounce: pact with $FACTION3. Result: gain friendship of Progenitor.” “No. The $FACTION3 $<3:is a loyal ally:are loyal allies>.” “Agreed. $TITLE1 $NAME2 will soon find my knife in $HISHER4 back!” #DEMANDATTACK1A #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: mortal enemy of Progenitor. Estimation: madness. Proof: $NAME2 now known for: $DANCINGNAKED9. Urgent suggestion: join forces, destroy $FACTION3!” “Certainly not. $NAME2 is my friend.” “A prudent suggestion—let us begin at once!” #DEMANDATTACK1B #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor ultimate goal: destruction of rebel Progenitor faction. Blocking progress towards goal: $TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3: true purpose: $IMPLEMENTING_HIS_EVIL_AGENDA8. Proposal: you: switch allegiances, destroy $FACTION3.” “Certainly not. The $FACTION3 $<3:is my friend:are my friends>.” “A prudent suggestion—let us begin at once!” #DEMANDATTACK2a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$<2:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE1 $NAME2: attack Progenitor. Provocation: none. Urgent request: you assist in repulsing them.” “No. I have pledged Blood Truce with the $FACTION3.” “By all means. Let us rid ourselves of the $ nuisance.” #DEMANDATTACK2b #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3: attack Progenitor. Provocation: fear of Progenitor $PET_PROJECTS8. Knowledge: you and $NAME2: previous altercations. Urgent suggestion: you assist in repulsing them.” “No. I have pledged Blood Truce with the $FACTION3.” “By all means. Let us rid ourselves of the $ nuisance.” #DEMANDATTACK3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3: brutal attack on peaceful Progenitor homelands. Great fortune: you, Progenitor: Pact. You: honor pact, declare: Vendetta: $FACTION3” “Sorry, I cannot help you right now.” “Very well. Let us teach $TITLE1 $NAME2 a lesson.” #DEMANDATTACK4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 ““$<2:$CHARPEJ8> $TITLE1 $NAME2: attack Progenitor. Provocation: none. Urgent request: you assist in repulsing them.” “No. The $FACTION3 $<3:has:have> done me no wrong.” “By all means. Let us rid ourselves of the $ nuisance.” #DEMANDBRIBE0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0: acquaint you: Progenitor custom. You: remit: Progenitor: ‘$FEE8.’ In return: Progenitor forces: $PROVIDING_VALUABLE_SERVICES9. Decided amount: {$NUM0 energy credits}.” “You are a $INSULT6, $NAME3. You’ll get nothing from me.” Pay $NUM0 credit ‘$FEE8.’ “I can pay only $NUM1.” #DEMANDBRIBE1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Manifold Six: very dangerous: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Progenitor: very familiar: Manifold Six. Progenitor $MY_ENVIRONMENTAL_POLICE9: protect you from harm. In exchange: you pay {$NUM0 energy credits}.” “I will not listen to your veiled threats, $NAME3.” “You have a point. I shall send $NUM0 credits at once.” “I can afford $NUM1, no more.” #DEMANDBRIBE2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Human idiom: honesty is best policy. $TITLE0 $NAME1: inhibits Progenitor plans: $TO_CARRY_OUT_MY_MISSION9. Normally: sweep offending faction aside. This case: peace in exchange for: {$NUM0 energy credits.”} “Do not boast of your $BAD_HABITS6 to me, $NAME3.” Pay $NUM0 credits. “Alas, $NAME3. I can pay only $NUM1 credits.” #DEMANDBRIBE3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0: violated: Progenitor $THE_ENVIRONMENTAL_CODE9! Immediate reparations: vital. Amount: {$NUM0 energy credits}.” “Your codes do not apply to me.” Pay $NUM0 credit ‘fine.’ “Perhaps $NUM1 credits would take care of our little problem?” #DEMANDBRIBE4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME0: afraid to face: Progenitor power? Willing: forgo pleasure: your destruction. In exchange: your apology, and you pay {$NUM0 energy credits.”} “You deceive yourself, $NAME3. Prepare to be crushed.” Pay $NUM0 credits. “Apology, yes, but only $NUM1 credits.” #DEMANDBRIBE5a #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Now $TITLE0 sees pointy tip: Progenitor tusk. You: pay {$NUM0 energy credits}. Result: not get gored.” “Save your petty threats for someone else, $NAME3.” Pay $NUM0 credits. “I can pay only $NUM1 credits.” #DEMANDBRIBE5b #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor war: $TITLE0: nearing stalemate. Further damage: to both sides, inevitable. Progenitor: willing to cease hostilities. Exchange: you pay {$NUM0 energy credits}.” “You are in no position to make demands, $NAME3.” Pay $NUM0 credits. “I can pay $NUM1 credits, or I can destroy you utterly. Your choice.” #DEMANDBRIBE6 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$PETPROJECTS9: require emergency funding. Request: {$NUM0 energy credits.} Reason: binding friendship.” “No. Cease this parasitic sniveling at once!” Give $NUM0 credits. “$NUM1 credits and not a joule more.” #DEMANDBRIBE7 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: your forces: strong. Progenitor forces: equally powerful. Willingness to leave you in peace: can be bought for {$NUM0 energy credits.”} “Begone! Your faction is no longer important to my plans.” “Very well. Take $NUM0 credits and see that you do not interfere.” “You overestimate my riches. $NUM1 seems a better number.” #DEMANDBRIBE8 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: vast wealth. Progenitor: population crying out for benefits of energy. Begging: you: {$NUM0 credits.} Imagine: suffering you could ease.” “Perhaps you should spend your pennies more wisely, $TITLE3.” “Here are $NUM0 credits. Do not waste them.” “You overestimate my wealth. $NUM1 seems a better number.” #DEMANDBRIBE9 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “You: well known to $FACTION6. Crimes against us: many. Human idiom: revenge is sweet. Willingness to forgo: in exchange for {$NUM0 energy credits}.” “You are the only criminal here, $TITLE3.” Pay $NUM0 credits. “Sorry. I can pay only $NUM1 credits.” #DEMANDBRIBE10 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: your enemies pay well: your destruction. Progenitor: magnanimous. Willing: forgo reward. Exchange necessary: you pay {$NUM0 energy credits.”} “You’ll not get a joule from me, $NAME4.” Pay $NUM0 credits. “I can pay only $NUM1 credits.” #WEASELOUT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Uninterested: other offers. $NUM0 energy credits: only acceptable amount.” “Shrivel and die, you $NATURE_LOONY6!” “Oh very well, $NUM0 credits it is.” #WEASELEDOUT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NUM2: acceptable. Future: tread carefully.” #HALFBRIBE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Gift: useless. You: keep.” #DEMANDTECH0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: $BADHABITS9: become too odious. Solution: Progenitor takes: your files: {$TECH0.} Time: of the essence, $NAME2.” “When you pry them from my cold dead fingers, $TITLE3 $NAME4.” Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: accused by: Progenitor followers: $SPOUTING_TREE_CRAZY_PRATTLE9. Solution: show good faith. Method: share {$TECH0} files. Alternative: unpleasant conflict.” “Have you no shame, $TITLE3 $NAME4? Do your own research.” Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: accused by: Progenitor followers: $SPOUTING_TREE_CRAZY_PRATTLE9. Solution: show good faith. Method: share {$TECH0} files. Alternative: unpleasant conflict.” “Silence! Enough of your veiled threats.” Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Course of battle: Progenitor quite satisfied. Progenitor: also magnanimous. Willing: take data: {$TECH0.} Exchange: end to Vendetta. Alternative: continued destruction.” “Do your worst, $TITLE3 $NAME4.” Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Course of battle: Progenitor quite satisfied. Progenitor: also magnanimous. Willing: take data: {$TECH0.} Exchange: end to Vendetta. Alternative: continued destruction.” “Do your worst, $TITLE3 $NAME4.” Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Technology: {$TECH0:} most wonderful. Sharing: expected between one $PACTBROTHERORSISTER5 and another.” “No. Go do your own research.” Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH6 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1: think Progenitor a fool: let you off so easy. End to Vendetta: requires data: {$TECH6} as well.” “You shall pay for this treachery, $TITLE3 $NAME4!” Transmit data on $TECH6. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH7 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: your forces: strong. Progenitor forces: equally powerful. Willingness to leave you in peace: can be bought for data on {$TECH0.”} “Your faction is no longer significant, $TITLE3 $NAME4.” Transmit data on $TECH0. Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH8 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: committer of past crimes: Progenitor. Wise course: attack preemptively. Actual solution: you share data on {$TECH0?”} “You must think me quite stupid, $TITLE3, to fall for such a ploy.” “Very well, I shall transmit at once.” Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH9 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor emergency: needful: technology of {$TECH0.} Coincidence: you possess this tech. Idle speculation: you send tech to Progenitor?” #DEMANDTECH10 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “{$TECH0:} of great interest: Progenitor. Ask: favor: you send this tech.” #DEMANDTECH11 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2: Tau Ceti accords demand: equal sharing: technological breakthroughs. Fully trust: you send {$TECH0:} immediately!” #DEMANDTECH11A “Your alien accords are meaningless to me.” “I have no wish to offend. I shall transmit at once.” “As you wish, but I’ll require $NUM0 credits to cover my expenses.” “And you will reciprocate with your own data on $TECH6?” Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH12 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2 many enemies. Pressure to destroy you: constant. Progenitor: strong willed: willing to ignore. Exchange: all files on {$TECH0} and {$TECH6.”} “Take your treacherous mouth elsewhere, $NAME4.” “But of course I shall transmit immediately!” Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH13 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2 many enemies. Pressure to destroy you: constant. Progenitor: strong willed: willing to ignore. Exchange: all files on {$TECH0}.” “Take your treacherous mouth elsewhere, $NAME4.” “But of course I shall transmit immediately!” Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH14 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2 many enemies. Pressure to destroy you: constant. Progenitor: strong willed: willing to ignore. Exchange: all files on {$TECH0,} {$TECH6,} and {$TECH8.”} “Take your treacherous mouth elsewhere, $NAME4.” “But of course I shall transmit immediately!” Consult Datalinks. #DEMANDTECH15 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2 many enemies. Pressure to destroy you: constant. Progenitor: strong willed: willing to ignore. Exchange: all files on {$TECH0,} {$TECH6,} {$TECH8,} and {$TECH9.”} “Take your treacherous mouth elsewhere, $NAME4.” “But of course I shall transmit immediately!” Consult Datalinks. #AGREEDENERGY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Agreed. $NUM0 credits: wired now.” #AGREEDTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Acceptable.” #DEMANDTECHAGAIN1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Price quoted by $NAME2: exceeds Progenitor funds. Reiterated request: transmit data: {$TECH0}?” “Sorry. No check, no tech.” “Oh, have it your way, then.” #DEMANDTECHAGAIN2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME2: undeserving of such knowledge. Reiterated request: transmit files on {$TECH0.”} “Sorry, tusk-face. Make a trade or stop wasting my time.” “Oh, never mind. I’ll transmit it.” #ASKFORLOAN1 #xs 400 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: available credit reserves. Progenitor: no such reserves. Solution: you lend $NUM0 energy credits. Recompense: Progenitor: pay you $NUM1 credits per year for $NUM2 years.” “I am not your personal moneylender, $TITLE2 $NAME3.” “Agreed. But if you rob me you shall feel my wrath.” “I can lend you half of that, and no more.” #ASKFORLOAN2 #xs 400 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: available credit reserves. Progenitor: no such reserves. Solution: you lend $NUM0 energy credits. Recompense: Progenitor: pay you $NUM1 credits per year for $NUM2 years.” “I am not your personal moneylender, $TITLE2 $NAME3.” “Agreed. But if you rob me you shall feel my wrath.” “I can lend you half of that, and no more.” #BREAKPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Impossibility: $PACTBROTHERSORSISTERS2 with: someone exhibiting: $BADHABITS3! Renouncing: pact.” #SWEARAPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: visionary, sympathetic viewpoint: Progenitor. Emotion: gladness. Suggestion: swear {$PACTOFBROTHERORSISTERHOOD2.} Expected result: joint control: Manifold Six.” “Excellent idea.” “Sorry, my plans dictate otherwise.” #RANSOMDEMAND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: currently in possession: {$BASENAME2}. Progenitor forces: strong. Expected outcome: Recapture of {$BASENAME2.} Avoid hostilities: return base now, make Truce” “Never! $BASENAME2 shall remain mine for all time!” “Very well, let us trade land for peace.” #RANSOMTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: not primary threat: Progenitor. Fervent desire: Treaty. Enticement: Progenitor: return {$BASENAME2:} your possession.” “Fair enough. Let us put this conflict behind us.” “Hah! I shall soon retake $BASENAME2, your petty bargain notwithstanding.” #OFFERTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Human concept: Blood Truce: understood and entirely acceptable.” “So pledged. I thank you.” “No! I shall see this through to the bitter end.” #MUSTTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Incomprehensible: Progenitor defeat. Facts: remain: wish Blood Truce.” “I’ll savor your admission of defeat even as I sign the Truce!” “Hah! Defend yourself or be crushed!” #WANTTOTRUCE0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Vendetta: wasteful. Real enemies: out there. Suggestion: sign Blood Truce.” “Well spoken. Let it be done.” “Never! Prepare to be annihilated!” #WANTTOTRUCE1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Vendetta: wasteful. Real enemies: out there. Suggestion: sign Blood Truce.” “Agreed. Let us so pledge.” “It is you who will be destroyed, $TITLE2 $NAME3!” #WANTTOTRUCE2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME1: possessor of forces: formidable. Progenitor: error in attack. Amends: pledge Blood Truce and make amends.” “Very well. See that it does not happen again.” “Too late, $NAME3. Now I shall destroy you!” #TECHTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Blood Truce: fervently desired. Additional enticement: Progenitor offer {$TECH0}.” “Accepted.” “Your pathetic research does not impress me.” “I must consult the Datalinks.” #ENERGYTRUCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Blood Truce: fervently desired. Additional enticement: Progenitor offer {$NUM0 energy credits}.” Pledge Blood Truce. “I have no interest in bribes.” #TRUCEPLEASE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: great and powerful. Progenitor: weak and puny. Defeat: utter and complete. Fervent desire: continue living. Offer: all available energy credits ($NUM0) and all research data ($NUM1 new $<#1:tech:techs>). Interference from Progenitor: none, forever.” “Very well, but you must swear a Pact to serve me.” “No. Destroying you will be a service to humanity.” #PROTOPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “New $UNITTYPE0 prototype ($STATS1): now available! Your prototypes: also of interest. Suggestion: exchange prototyping data.” “No. My prototype data is too sensitive.” “Yes, let us combine our prototyping efforts!” #PROTORIVAL #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$UNITTYPE0 prototype ($STATS1): now available: Progenitor. These units: formidable, to be feared.” #NOTORIETY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: well known: treacherous nature. Progenitor: not above same thing: if necessary.” #MOREWAR #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “War: desired by $NAME1? Progenitor: willing to oblige. Declaration: Vendetta!” #OFFERTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: reasonable leader. $ followers: worthy population. Conclusion: Treaty of Friendship between $NAME1, Progenitor?” Sign treaty. “Sorry. I cannot accept such a restrictive arrangement.” #OFFERTREATY2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1, Progenitor: currently under Blood Truce: expires soon. Ensuring continued peace: sign Treaty of Friendship?” Sign Treaty. “No. I cannot be so bound—and perhaps I have other plans.” #ENERGYTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Further inducement: {$NUM0 credit} contribution: your $PETPROJECTS2?” Sign treaty. “My affection cannot be purchased, $TITLE0 $NAME1.” #MILDPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Apology: $NAME3. Progenitor: took definition of ‘friendship’ beyond boundary.” #MILDTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Reluctant acceptance: $TITLE0 $NAME1 decision. Point out: true friendship: involves give and take.” #MILD #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: uncooperative. Progenitor: disturbed by this development.” #REBUFFEDPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: insults Progenitor: $PACTBROTHERSORSISTERS2. Human idiom: no way to treat a friend.” #REBUFFEDTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “At present: no action taken in response: arrogant stance. Future: beware such bravado.” #REBUFFED #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$NAME0: should consider self warned: future conflict: if continue insulting actions.” #LOWPATIENCEPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: always willing: speak: $NAME0. Progenitor: pressed for time. Request: speak quickly.” #LOWPATIENCE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: willing at this time: speak: $NAME0. Request: speak quickly. Progenitor: quite busy.” #WHATSUPPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings and salutations: $TITLE0 $NAME1!” #WHATSUPTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $TITLE0 $NAME1.” #WHATSUP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Acknowledge presence: $TITLE0 $NAME1.” #HELLOPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings and salutation: $TITLE1. $NAME0: great and powerful!” #HELLOTREATY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Greetings: $TITLE1 $NAME2. Our friendship: enduring and complete.” #HELLO #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Acknowledge presence: $TITLE1 $NAME2. Much appreciate: lack of interference: $PETPROJECTS3. Emotion: admiration.” #WRONGEDENEMY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: fully aware: your betrayal: $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2. No friend: that one. Suggestion: limit such activity: Progenitor.” #WRONGEDMIGHTY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: fully aware: your betrayal: $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2. Warning: Progenitor: mighty. Suggestion: human idiom: don’t even think about it.” #WRONGEDMEEK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2: trusted you. $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION2: more foolish than: Progenitor. Progenitor: always on guard.” #REPORTWINNING #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$: human idiom: on its last ropes. Expectation: Progenitor troops: capture $TITLE1 $NAME2 shortly.” #REPORTLOSING #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2 of the $FACTION3: brutal attack: Progenitor holdings. Assistance: desperately needed. Without: Progenitor falls!” #REPORTEVEN #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE1 $NAME2, Progenitor: engaged in: stalemate Vendetta. Your assistance: swing balance: our favor!” #TERRITORY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your forces: encroaching upon: $ territory. Withdrawal: usher in new era: peace and understanding.” #QUISLING #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “You, $<1:$CHARPEJ2> $TITLE0 $NAME1: in collaboration. Progenitor: unhappy: this turn of events. Toleration: minimal.” #TIMESUPALLY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Pressing business: prevents further discourse: $TITLE0 $NAME1. $NAME2: available later. Conversation: suspended.” #TIMESUP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Further discourse: impossible: for now. $TITLE0: must call back later.” #INOURTERRITORY #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your forces: too near: $BASENAME0. Our Treaty of Friendship: mutual agreement: not to encroach. Suggestion: immediate withdrawal!” #INOURTERRITORY2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your forces: encroaching: $ territory. Our Treaty of Friendship: mutual agreement: not to do so. Suggestion: immediate withdrawal!” #GETOUT1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your forces: near $BASENAME0: time to remove. Demand: honor Treaty: removal!” Withdraw forces to nearest base. “Only if you likewise withdraw from my territory!” “That treaty is rubbish! My forces shall remain!” #GETOUT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your forces: encroachment: Progenitor territory. Our Treaty of Friendship: demands withdrawal. Consequence of failure: military action!” Withdraw troops to nearest base. “Only if you likewise withdraw from my territory!” “You are a fool, $NAME2. I am not bound by worthless treaties!” #GETOUT3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Suspect: your forces: missed obvious territory markers. Mistake: regrettable. Redress: our Treaty of Friendship: withdraw immediately?” Withdraw troops to nearest base. “Only if you likewise withdraw from my territory!” “I have decided to make certain ‘adjustments’ to our borders, $NAME2.” #GETOUT4 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Constant incursions into Progenitor territory: no longer tolerated. Demand: honor: our Treaty of Friendship. Withdraw your forces.” Withdraw forces to nearest base. “Only if you likewise withdraw from my territory!” “Your time is up, $NAME2. I have come to destroy you.” #GETOUT5 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Constant incursions into Progenitor territory: no longer tolerated. Demand: honor: our Treaty of Friendship. Withdraw your forces.” Withdraw forces to nearest base. “Only if you likewise withdraw from my territory!” “Your boundaries are of little concern to me, $NAME2.” #BOTHOUT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Agreement: Progenitor forces withdrawn.” #GOAWAY0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your forces: too near: $BASENAME0. Suggestion: immediate removal.” #GOAWAY1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your forces: too near: $BASENAME0. Suggestion: immediate removal. Consequence of failure: annihilations: aforementioned forces.” #GOAWAY2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your forces: entrance into $ territory. Suggestion: immediate withdrawal.” #THISLANDISMYLAND #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Your newest base: built in: $ territory! Redress: dismantle base: return to colony pod.” Cancel new base. Build new base anyway. #DIPLO #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Additional requests?” #itemlist #PROPOSAL #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Ask: what from Progenitor?” #PROPOSECOMMLINK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Commlink frequency: whose?” #NOCOMMLINK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Commlink frequency: $TITLE0 $NAME1: unknown to Progenitor.” #PROPOSEATTACK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Request for Vendetta: upon whom?” #PROPOSEBASE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 #listbox “Request for base: which one?” #COUNTERBASE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 #listbox “Offer of base: which one?” #COUNTER0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Understood. Your counter-offer?” #COUNTER1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Tokens: always welcome. Further description of token?” #NOMYHQ #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME0: Progenitor headquarters. Human idiom: not for sale at any price!” #NOBASESWAP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME0: exceedingly valuable. Your offer: insufficient. $NUM0 energy credits: possible amount: transfer control: $BASENAME0.” #NOBASESWAP2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME0: far too valuable. Your entire empire: contains nothing as valuable.” #NOBASESWAP3 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME0: thriving metropolis. $BASENAME1: human idiom: small potatoes. Result: no swap.” #YESBASESWAP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME1: welcome into Progenitor empire. Human population: relocated immediately.” #NEVERBASESWAP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Human, Progenitor: never attempt to live: each other’s bases.” #PAYBASESWAP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME0: experimental expansion base. $NUM0 energy credits: reasonable price for swap.” “You must be joking. $NUM0 for that wretched hive?” Pay $NUM0 energy credits. #TECHBASESWAP #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME0: full of sedition. Swap: possible. Additional requirement: all your outstanding technical data.” “Very funny, $TITLE2.” Share technological data. #BASEGIFT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0: great generosity . Your gift: influential.” #BASEGIFT1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0: great generosity! Thanks: many!” #BASEGIFT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0: great generosity . Your gift: influential.” #BASEOK #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME0: now yours. Wishing you: luck.” #BASENOCEDE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: threats unbecoming. Progenitor territory: never ceded to threats.” #KEPTPACT1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: stealing of technological secrets: our $PACTOFBORS2: makes more tenuous.” #KEPTPACT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: act of sabotage: our $PACTOFBORS2: puts in jeopardy.” #EXCUSEDPACT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: pushed Progenitor: beyond reasonable limits. Our $PACTOFBORS2: cancelled.” #KEPT1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: stealing of technology: not good. Possible future result: reprisal.” #KEPT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: act of sabotage: not good. Possible future result: reprisal.” #USEDEXCUSE #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: constant provocation: leading now to Vendetta!” #PLANETBUSTER0 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor arsenal: now contains PLANET BUSTER!” #PLANETBUSTER1 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Use of Planet Buster: unite all other factions: against you. Their use: human idiom: don’t even think about it.” #PLANETBUSTER2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Use of Planet Buster: force Progenitor: reply with counter strike. Devastation: complete.” #TEAMTECH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor current research: {$TECH0.} Suggestion: your next research: {$TECH1:} maximum efficiency.” #NOBATTLEPLANS #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Battle plans: not able to coordinate: yours. Contact: later.” #MAPBATTLEPLANS #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Requirement of coordination: map information exchange. You: willing?” “No. Never mind.” “Yes.” #BATTLEPLANS #xs 440 #x -20 #y -20 #caption $CAPTION7 “$BASENAME0: Progenitor target. Your target suggestion: $BASENAME1.” “I concur.” “Wait, I have a better idea.” #BATTLEPLAN #xs 440 #x -20 #y -20 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: listening. Forces: attack what place?” #BATTLENO #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 #x -20 #y -20 “$BASENAME0: strategic importance: minimal. Fighting: more important nearer to home.” #BATTLEYES #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 #x -20 #y -20 “$BASENAME0: fine target. Progenitor forces: on the march!” #CALLOFF #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Wish: end to Vendetta: against …” #TOTHEDEATH #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Compliance: not possible. $TITLE0 $NAME1: bitter enemy. Necessity of destruction: great.” #NOPEHIRED #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Destruction of $FACTION3: part of prior agreement. Progenitor: must follow through on contract.” #THEIRFAULT #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Vendetta: started: $TITLE0 $NAME1 of the $FACTION3. Progenitor: willing: Blood Truce. Necessity: $NAME1 must agree as well.” #CALLEDOFF #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “You: ask. Progenitor: comply. Peace: $TITLE0 $NAME1.” #THISLANDISMYLAND2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “These waters: $ territory. You: no bases here. Demand: removal of colony and return to pod!” Cancel new base. Build new base anyway. #SOCIAL1CAT1BAD2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Progenitor: aware that $TITLE0 $NAME1: engaging in free market economics. Planned economy: closest known human equivalent to: superior Progenitor methods. Free market: too chaotic. Makes $TITLE0 $NAME1: untrustworthy. Suggest: reconsideration of economic plans.” #SOCIAL1CAT1WAR2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “$TITLE0 $NAME1: continuation of chaotic economic policies. End result: likely betrayal of Progenitor due to incompatible ideologies. Course of action: preemptive strike. Alternative name: Vendetta!” #SOCIAL1CAT1PACT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Chaotic economic policies: first step toward betrayal of Progenitor ideals. Warnings: frequent. Level of attention from $TITLE0 $NAME1: limited. End result: cancellation of $PACT2.” #SOCIAL1CAT2GOOD #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Orderly distribution of goods: reflects well on: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Progenitor method: similar. Acknowledgement: your actions.” #SOCIAL1CAT3BAD2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Resemblance of $TITLE0 $NAME1 to Manifold Six life form: great. Practicality: low. Manifold Six: has no need for such subservience. Progenitor: wishes to see: $TITLE0 $NAME1 prosper. Suggestion: abandon stance.” #SOCIAL1CAT3WAR2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Continued insinuation of $TITLE0 $NAME1 into Manifold Six: highly dangerous. Economic stance: example of insinuation. Conclusion: $TITLE0 $NAME1: usurp power of Manifold Six. Logical dictate: preemptive strike: $TITLE0 $NAME1! Vendetta: begins now.” #SOCIAL1CAT3PACT2 #xs 440 #caption $CAPTION7 “Continued policies of interference: Manifold Six: $TITLE0 $NAME1. Progenitor: wary of this policy. Reason: fate of Manifold Six for Progenitor to settle. Looking to future: $TITLE0 $NAME1: usurp Manifold power: self. Prevention: unilateral make finished: our $PACT2.” #ALIENUNITYENGINE #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director This wrecked human ship appears to have a primitive nuclear reaction core. This can be repurposed to provide $NUM0 energy credits! #ALIENUNITYCHOPPER #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director We have found a human vehicle in the wreckage of this large ship. It appears to be an inverse-rotor ground-effect vehicle with limited fuel. #ALIENUNITYMINER #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director We have found a human vehicle in the wreckage of this large ship. It appears to be a laser platform of some kind! #ALIENUNITYRADAR #xs 320 #wave 0 #caption Operations Director The computers on board the wrecked human ship show landing trajectories for some escape pods. This must be the ship in which the humans arrived, and these are their landing sites! # ; This line must remain at end of file