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<blockquote data-quote="Mr. Draco" data-source="post: 169661" data-attributes="member: 521"><p><strong>Re: A Reaction to the Sending of the Angels</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Well, let me speak OOC for now (i'm working on a longer IC response).</p><p></p><p>Firstly, my comment wasn't OOC. Think of it this way. The semi-divine leaders of the Union of Worlds (Kas and the God-Emperor) after delving over the collected knowledge of several times and crystal spheres come to a conclusion. The <em>logical</em> conclusion. The <em>logic</em> conclusion. That is: good is not strong, neither is evil. Strength lies in adabtability, but also in coordination, efficient structure, and organization. By these judgements, all existing races are flawed. Therefore we embarked on the creation of a new race through the metamorphoses of our people. An efficient race. An adaptable race. An organized race. A <em>perfect</em> race. The Cydians. Immortal, with no need for sustanence, and with great intellect and powers. Also, they can only have lawful neutral alignments, this is because a non-impartial and very structured being (soul) cannot properly control the vast energy and abilities at the command of even the lowliest of Cydians.</p><p></p><p>Note, I stated that the Union of Worlds was turning away from evil. I DID NOT say that the Union of Worlds was turning towards good. The Union of Worlds is turning towards impartiality, and has no intentions of turning towards good alignments. The goals of the Union of Worlds are: </p><p></p><p>1) Survival</p><p>2) Peace</p><p>3) Elimination of our enemies</p><p>4) Colonization</p><p>5) Enlightenment (for those of other populations that willingly choose Cydian metamorphoses)</p><p></p><p>There you have it.</p><p></p><p>Now, nowhere did I say we were going to go about these priorities in a decidedly 'good' or 'evil' manner. Basically, we will do what is necessary for these priorities. If it requires slaughtering a planet to destroy a multiverse-ending evil, we'll do it. If it requires helping old ladies cross streets, we'll do it. No moral obligations.</p><p></p><p>Right now, we see that healing Oerth, and working alongside the OA would best fit our goals. Thus the 11th level magical feats to cleanse Oerth's atmosphere, and helping William clear his lands. Also, this is why we have started construction of the City of Peace with 10,000PL of our forces (in a pocket dimension), as it was seen in the vision of the angels. Afterall, we believe they only show us possible futures, not impossible ones. Needless to say, we liked the first version much better. If anybody wants to respond to the questions about what sort of buildings/accomodations on the city their races would like, it would be helpful to us while we are constructing it. If anybody wants to help us construct it, so much the better.</p><p></p><p>Don't mistake our actions for abandoning any philosophy. Our actions are dictated by logic. Cold, hard logic. Think of the Vulcans from star trek. If we have to slaughter billions to survive, well, guess what we'll be doing? The reverse applies also.</p><p></p><p>Before anybody takes this to mean the Union of Worlds is now composed of trigger-happy maniacs, I'll say right now we aren't.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and in case anybody's interested, there are only two members of the OA (i think they are at least) that are on our "enemies" list. Alzem and Uvenelei. Those only because they attacked us. Now, if we already offered peace if they would return our 11th level infrastructure they captured and imprisoned. I'm still waiting on a response from Alzem (spoof?) about this however. Until he responds, we will continue to treat him as an enemy. Know this, he has the opportunity for peace, all he has to do is return what (and who) he captured during his un-provoked attack on us.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, there's the OOC explanation for our actions. Basically, we didn't like being tied to moral obligations (either way).</p><p></p><p>Remember, think Vulcans from star trek (same idea).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr. Draco, post: 169661, member: 521"] [b]Re: A Reaction to the Sending of the Angels[/b] Well, let me speak OOC for now (i'm working on a longer IC response). Firstly, my comment wasn't OOC. Think of it this way. The semi-divine leaders of the Union of Worlds (Kas and the God-Emperor) after delving over the collected knowledge of several times and crystal spheres come to a conclusion. The [i]logical[/i] conclusion. The [i]logic[/i] conclusion. That is: good is not strong, neither is evil. Strength lies in adabtability, but also in coordination, efficient structure, and organization. By these judgements, all existing races are flawed. Therefore we embarked on the creation of a new race through the metamorphoses of our people. An efficient race. An adaptable race. An organized race. A [i]perfect[/i] race. The Cydians. Immortal, with no need for sustanence, and with great intellect and powers. Also, they can only have lawful neutral alignments, this is because a non-impartial and very structured being (soul) cannot properly control the vast energy and abilities at the command of even the lowliest of Cydians. Note, I stated that the Union of Worlds was turning away from evil. I DID NOT say that the Union of Worlds was turning towards good. The Union of Worlds is turning towards impartiality, and has no intentions of turning towards good alignments. The goals of the Union of Worlds are: 1) Survival 2) Peace 3) Elimination of our enemies 4) Colonization 5) Enlightenment (for those of other populations that willingly choose Cydian metamorphoses) There you have it. Now, nowhere did I say we were going to go about these priorities in a decidedly 'good' or 'evil' manner. Basically, we will do what is necessary for these priorities. If it requires slaughtering a planet to destroy a multiverse-ending evil, we'll do it. If it requires helping old ladies cross streets, we'll do it. No moral obligations. Right now, we see that healing Oerth, and working alongside the OA would best fit our goals. Thus the 11th level magical feats to cleanse Oerth's atmosphere, and helping William clear his lands. Also, this is why we have started construction of the City of Peace with 10,000PL of our forces (in a pocket dimension), as it was seen in the vision of the angels. Afterall, we believe they only show us possible futures, not impossible ones. Needless to say, we liked the first version much better. If anybody wants to respond to the questions about what sort of buildings/accomodations on the city their races would like, it would be helpful to us while we are constructing it. If anybody wants to help us construct it, so much the better. Don't mistake our actions for abandoning any philosophy. Our actions are dictated by logic. Cold, hard logic. Think of the Vulcans from star trek. If we have to slaughter billions to survive, well, guess what we'll be doing? The reverse applies also. Before anybody takes this to mean the Union of Worlds is now composed of trigger-happy maniacs, I'll say right now we aren't. Oh, and in case anybody's interested, there are only two members of the OA (i think they are at least) that are on our "enemies" list. Alzem and Uvenelei. Those only because they attacked us. Now, if we already offered peace if they would return our 11th level infrastructure they captured and imprisoned. I'm still waiting on a response from Alzem (spoof?) about this however. Until he responds, we will continue to treat him as an enemy. Know this, he has the opportunity for peace, all he has to do is return what (and who) he captured during his un-provoked attack on us. Anyway, there's the OOC explanation for our actions. Basically, we didn't like being tied to moral obligations (either way). Remember, think Vulcans from star trek (same idea). [/QUOTE]
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