The Peacemakers - Alternity, Star*Drive Campaign

[Samnell]

"It makes sense for them to not waste the resources. Though I would figure they would have spent more time training subsequent generations, rather than having them doing manual labor. But then from the outside looking in, it is hard to understand the logic of their bigger picture."

"We had to go to school, learn basic computing, literacy, that kind of thing. But there wasn't a lot of money or interest in training orphans on a backwater agricultural continent. Most of the development money went to the primary continent. Our assumed career path wasn't gridpiloting. They figured us for future farmers, miners, or soldiers. If we wanted something else, it was up to us to figure it out."

 

[Prof Yeti]

Gabriel Dane [Da'Shan Mind Knight]

"We had to go to school, learn basic computing, literacy, that kind of thing. But there wasn't a lot of money or interest in training orphans on a backwater agricultural continent. Most of the development money went to the primary continent. Our assumed career path wasn't gridpiloting. They figured us for future farmers, miners, or soldiers. If we wanted something else, it was up to us to figure it out."

Pondering the information Gabriel facial expressions give no hint to the discomfort at the thoughts of abuse to children. "Well it looks like that would be something worthwhile for the Concord to investigate. The legacy they are creating is one that can fester into hatred, and rebellion if pushed to far. But I am glad to see that some are able to escape." Raising up from his position Gabriel takes a moment to stretch before looking at the others in the compartment. "What about the rest of you what are your stories?"

 

[Samnell]

But I am glad to see that some are able to escape."[/COLOR] Raising up from his position Gabriel takes a moment to stretch before looking at the others in the compartment.

"'Escape' is the right word for it," Lucas agrees.

 

[Hammerhead]

Dra'ken glanced at Gabriel, a slight smirk appearing on his face. "The Concord is. It's what we're doing."

Looking back at Lucas, Dra'ken paused then flatly stated, "I'm from Voidcorp." Although anyone could figure it out. Which is why I'm telling them.

 

[Samnell]

Looking back at Lucas, Dra'ken paused then flatly stated, "I'm from Voidcorp." Although anyone could figure it out. Which is why I'm telling them.

Figures. Couldn't luck out just once and get some Seshayan on the right side of the border when Insight bolted. That would be too easy. "I'm not," Lucas says just as flatly.

 

[Hammerhead]

Dra'ken stared at Lucas. He seems uncomfortable...

"You already mentioned your previous affiliation, Lucas. Do you really think I care where you happen to be from?"

 

[Samnell]

"You already mentioned your previous affiliation, Lucas. Do you really think I care where you happen to be from?"

Lucas pointedly ignores Dra'ken.

 

[Prof Yeti]

Gabriel Dane [Da'Shan Mind Knight]

Turning to lock eyes with both alternately as he speaks Gabriel tries to settle the unease that is building. "Yes and I was from the Union of Sol for what little it means now. For good or ill we are all citizens of the Concord now. Or at least I am pretty sure that is what all that paperwork did when we agreed to be part of this merry band. All our former allegiances were dissolved and in a way a clean slate was given. I for one plan to embrace the new opportunity rather than dwell on the way things were."

 

[Samnell]

Turning to lock eyes with both alternately as he speaks Gabriel tries to settle the unease that is building. "Yes and I was from the Union of Sol for what little it means now. For good or ill we are all citizens of the Concord now.

Which is better than the alternative, but that's not saying much.

Or at least I am pretty sure that is what all that paperwork did when we agreed to be part of this merry band. All our former allegiances were dissolved and in a way a clean slate was given. I for one plan to embrace the new opportunity rather than dwell on the way things were."

Where have I heard that one before? "We signed up for what we signed up for," Lucas shrugs. "I don't want any trouble, ok? But I don't think all of us dove into this to get the happy family life we didn't have at home. It's a job."

 

[Prof Yeti]

Gabriel Dane [Da'Shan Mind Knight]

"We signed up for what we signed up for," Lucas shrugs. "I don't want any trouble, ok? But I don't think all of us dove into this to get the happy family life we didn't have at home. It's a job."

Turning to face Lucas his gaze tries to slide back to a neutral expression. "Exactly it is a job or an assignment if you prefer. But I figure it is better to make the best of the situation at hand, rather than dwell on the problems of the past. It is a chance at a new beginning, though one that must be given a chance." Cocking his head at Lucas' second statement. "Neither did I, but forces beyond my control denied me that preference. And for the record I came to the Concord with reluctance. If I had my wish I would still be studying at the monastery. Voidcorp though ended that when they killed my mentor while trying to take me back. Apparently I am the product of former employee's, though I was born and raised on Sol. But the Elders believed my joining this mission would provide some protection both for myself and the others against further reprisals. But I remember the good and learn from the bad, but always deal with the now."