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Lorian would have drummed his fingers, but his arms were currently being scanned by a few remarkably patient and well-mannered security personnel. His clothing was a simple, black surcoat with his company's logo above his heart, worn over a slim-fit, white shirt and slacks. His face was sharply formed and white enough to be cut out of marble. It was only natural, he supposed, to make sure that his limbs didn't conceal any sort of hidden weapon that might be used to assassinate the good Queen in their meeting. Even if this wasn't normal, it was only natural for a developer of military-grade cybernetics - albeit he hadn't expected to be meeting with a head of state so soon, so quickly, so unexpectedly.
Yes, the Queen... Lady President Kay, long may she reign. A figure shrouded in intrigue, yet gleaming like daylight in the public eye. An interesting woman, proprietor of a planet that pulsed with trade... was meeting with him. In spite of his disarmed state, Lorian couldn't help but grin broadly, tilting his head up at the broad, vaulted ceiling of the elegantly constructed Presidential Palace - abuzz with activity, even in this side corridor.
A contract with Commenor's government could be exactly what I need. They're connected with almost the entire galaxy, they trade with the First Order and the Alliance - I could find myself flooded with customers and requests, with everything I need to build a commercial empire.
But he paused. This merited a bit of caution... say the wrong things, and he could end up losing his contract, maybe even imprisoned - depending on how totalitarian the benevolent Queen was. His fathers did business with the Sith, and nearly were asphyxiated a number of times. Worse yet, he could compromise on his ideals - that is to say, get involved with those ridiculous crusades that wracked the galaxy.
How many had died for the insane faiths of the Force? Eriadu, Korriban - would his machines be a part of that? No. No, not at all, not ever - they would elevate people.
He would make man equal to the demigods of the Force, and no longer would some alien power choose who got to rule. No gods, no masters. This was the first step... not that anyone could know. For now, he had to choose his words carefully, and forge the alliance he needed to make to take STELE cyberdynamics galaxywide. His fate was in the hands of a very powerful woman, and a few equally mighty advisors - welcoming him to the great game, be it as player, or pawn.
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[member="Lady Kay"]
[member="Connor Harrison"]
Yes, the Queen... Lady President Kay, long may she reign. A figure shrouded in intrigue, yet gleaming like daylight in the public eye. An interesting woman, proprietor of a planet that pulsed with trade... was meeting with him. In spite of his disarmed state, Lorian couldn't help but grin broadly, tilting his head up at the broad, vaulted ceiling of the elegantly constructed Presidential Palace - abuzz with activity, even in this side corridor.
A contract with Commenor's government could be exactly what I need. They're connected with almost the entire galaxy, they trade with the First Order and the Alliance - I could find myself flooded with customers and requests, with everything I need to build a commercial empire.
But he paused. This merited a bit of caution... say the wrong things, and he could end up losing his contract, maybe even imprisoned - depending on how totalitarian the benevolent Queen was. His fathers did business with the Sith, and nearly were asphyxiated a number of times. Worse yet, he could compromise on his ideals - that is to say, get involved with those ridiculous crusades that wracked the galaxy.
How many had died for the insane faiths of the Force? Eriadu, Korriban - would his machines be a part of that? No. No, not at all, not ever - they would elevate people.
He would make man equal to the demigods of the Force, and no longer would some alien power choose who got to rule. No gods, no masters. This was the first step... not that anyone could know. For now, he had to choose his words carefully, and forge the alliance he needed to make to take STELE cyberdynamics galaxywide. His fate was in the hands of a very powerful woman, and a few equally mighty advisors - welcoming him to the great game, be it as player, or pawn.
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[member="Lady Kay"]
[member="Connor Harrison"]