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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.
video;
[ the title catches his ear, perhaps, as he goes through the increasingly familiar task of checking the communications network.
he says nothing else, but his tone seems to indicate that he wishes for some sort of explanation. ]
video;
Yes, President.
[ Eyeshift, then back to camera. ]
Of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol.
Elected via democratic vote and now leader of humanity.
video;
[ he gathers what that means. something akin to the Night's Watch. and if that is so... ]
Is such not a tedious process?
[ and ill-done. the most popular ruler may not be the most suited to rule. ]
video;
Very tedious, actually. Lots of, er. Counting. And campaigning. Not a universal approach, I take it?
video;
[ a frown. ]
Mine own realm is ruled by a king. Other leaders may be selected in a similar manner as your "President", but such groups tend to be smaller.
video;
[ Flicks ash off cigarette. ]
Bit outdated, actually, where I'm from. We had a couple of royal families still standing on ceremony now and then, but it's been a long time since they did much.
video;
[ though perhaps the same could be said of Robert in regards to his Hands ruling for him. ]