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ataraxion2012-08-21 04:42 pm
egodefence) wrote in ataraxion2012-08-21 04:42 pm
.001. video. open.
My name is Dr. Gaius Baltar.
[ Gaius has taken his time before actually making legitimate contact with the wider ship; he had to stop being completely miserable and half-panicked, first. That said, he still appears somewhat drawn and hopelessly paranoid, nerves just visible beneath an articulate speaking voice.
He's also smoking, which might steal away some credibility or formality. Might. He appears to be in his quarters, dressed down from business casual, all open collar and lacking a tie or actual effort in grooming. ]
My expertise is in computer science and engineering, with extensive and practical experience in the navigational systems of ships that regularly utilise faster than light travel -- the jumps, as they are colloquially identified.
I also know what the hardware looks like for ships that do not require human stasis to make its journeys. Considering the potential of investigation into this option along with general upkeep, I feel my experience would be invaluable to the Tranquility, and I am willing to lend it.
My only request is that I am granted a free and frank conversation with the ship's commanding officer, as senior as possible. As President of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol, I feel it necessary to engage in a higher level conversation on the decisions made for this ship, and my cooperation with its management.
...cheers.
[ private to lisbeth salander ]
I should have something for you to look at in the morning.
[ Gaius has taken his time before actually making legitimate contact with the wider ship; he had to stop being completely miserable and half-panicked, first. That said, he still appears somewhat drawn and hopelessly paranoid, nerves just visible beneath an articulate speaking voice.
He's also smoking, which might steal away some credibility or formality. Might. He appears to be in his quarters, dressed down from business casual, all open collar and lacking a tie or actual effort in grooming. ]
My expertise is in computer science and engineering, with extensive and practical experience in the navigational systems of ships that regularly utilise faster than light travel -- the jumps, as they are colloquially identified.
I also know what the hardware looks like for ships that do not require human stasis to make its journeys. Considering the potential of investigation into this option along with general upkeep, I feel my experience would be invaluable to the Tranquility, and I am willing to lend it.
My only request is that I am granted a free and frank conversation with the ship's commanding officer, as senior as possible. As President of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol, I feel it necessary to engage in a higher level conversation on the decisions made for this ship, and my cooperation with its management.
...cheers.
[ private to lisbeth salander ]
I should have something for you to look at in the morning.
[voice]
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Is this going somewhere, might I ask? Or are you just curious?
[voice]
[He's just curious.]
But please, elaborate. Exterminated by what? And who, precisely, is "we"?
[voice]
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[ --not exactly, but after his brush with Leoben earlier, he's been a bit cautious. ] Long time enemies of mankind that decided to have another go, is basically all there is to it. The planets were rendered inhospitable, and so we've been confined to a space fleet for some time.
Which is why I feel my knowledge would be valuable here as well, if not my politics. Hence my post.
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Who knows, maybe you'll meet one, and you can ask them. I've a ship to attempt to upgrade, should the opportunity present itself.
[voice]
My deepest apologies. Am I wasting your time?
[voice]
I mean, unless you're about to whip out the blueprints for the FTL engine room and a bottle of brandy to share.
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