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[Twiggie]

I do apologise for maligning your faction, Chairman Yun. Clearly my intelligence was wrong. While I do not agree with your methods of motivation, I acknowledge your people's way of living, if that is what they wish to practice.

Regarding the economic system put in place for my citizens, it is true that there were crippling problems back on Earth. However, I propose that this was a symptom of thousands of years of ingrown and reinforced social policy that could not be changed. The power was far too concentrated, and the mercantilism of those years was a disgrace to mankind, and not worthy of the name of capitalism. I take great affront at such a comparison. I also question your comparison of economic policy of the 19th century and the Soviet Union. Maybe you should take a refresher course on ordinal numbers - I know not everyone's education systems has room for such basic notions. Free education for all is a central policy in every Morganite city, as education is the key to success and advancement.

Regardless, the situation on Earth is hardly the same as it is here. There is no previous economic system to build on, and thus perfection may be achieved, as I'm sure you'd know if only you'd take the time to read my book, The Centauri Monopoly.

[Un67]

Morgan, I am frankly baffled that an intelligent and fairly well-reasoned man like yourself would stoop to pedantry. Yes, I am quite aware that the Soviet Union did not exist in the 19th century. No, that does not mean that I cannot compare the two systems. As a product of the backlash against the excesses of the 19th century-style capitalism, it is only logical that I would compare my own nation to the backlash against it. Besides, such styles of economic systems had - at least for a brief time - coexisted. Thus it remains perfectly valid for me to bring that to argument.

Additionally, I am offended that you would stoop to question my educational attainment and personal experience. Morgan, I had graduated from Tsinghua University with full marks - one of the last classes before it had been destroyed in the Second Chinese Revolution. I have served within the public service, and I have worked within the military of both the People's Republic and the Neo-Dynastic Empire, and as such my breadth of experience is unquestionable. I would, however, prefer to debate matters of substance, if that would be at all possible.

P.S. I do accept your apology. Many have a certain amount of ingrained bias against such systems.

~Chairman Yun Liushiqi

[PTTG??]

If I might be the voice of moderation here, may I just say... What's that? The Datalinks?... One moment, gentlemen, I must address an issue with colonial maintenance <clicking noises, feedback, and a thump>

<muted, but audible over the feed> What is so important you need to interrupt me during peace talks?... We're THAT far behind them in the power rankings? Well, where do we stand in number of colonies... hmm... I see... Open the feed again...

<click> Ah, as I was saying, gentlemen, erm, sometimes, uh... violence is the best solution. Um, not when talking to me of course, but, well, consider it an, ehm, option, as it were, when solving problems amongst yourselves.

I have to go now, ah, some of my generals want to demonstrate some of our new... mega... tanks. Yes. Mega-tanks. Very big. Very powerful. Remember, violence solves everything!

<click>

--Excerpt, Episode 17, South Centauri Reserve, Datalinks

[GlyphGryph]

Speaking of violence, I really like having vehicles with an attack of (4). Don't YOU guys like the Believers having vehicles with an attack of (4)? I know I do.

Well, hypothetically. I really should bring my rovers back to base and upgrade them soon, or at least finish that damn prototype.

[Un67]

Guys, could we be a bit more prompt in filling out the turn tracker? I just had to fill out both Postal's and PTTG's blanks after finishing my turn.

[GlyphGryph]

Next person will probably get warnings about me. Had a difficult turn decision-wise, and had to leave midway through agonizing over a decision in regards to an imminent worm attack against a city defended only by a former and about to complete a colony pod next turn. :/

[Twiggie]

OH MAH GAWD, TWO TURNS IN ONE DAY!

[Karlito]

This is a nice change of pace.

[PTTG??]

"What would you do if you could do anything, bro?"

OH MAH GAWD, TWO TURNS IN ONE DAY!

[Twiggie]

Noooooo, I'm no longer on the scoreboard for any of the top factions :<

[GlyphGryph]

Am I? I always forget to check!

[Twiggie]

Yeah, for territory and I believe you've now overtaken me in pop.

[GlyphGryph]

Woohoo!

I've got another city that should be founded in a couple turns, too. (I would have another city ALREADY but god-damn mind worms)

[Twiggie]

yeah, i lost one pod to worms, fuck them

[PTTG??]

Noooooo, I'm no longer on the scoreboard for any of the top factions :<

Oh dear.