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| In the first few days of the conference, the MGS delegates were frequently seen interacting and socialising with delegates from other systems. This was widely publicised, as it was seen as an optimistic sign for the future. On the second day of the conference, they notably took over a slot in the main area and gave a talk about peace. A Cheimeran delegate, Esota Clayborne, gave a memorable interview stating a hope that Cheimeros would end its isolationist policies and start opening up to interplanetary culture. The response of the older Cheimeron delegation is not recorded. | In the first few days of the conference, the MGS delegates were frequently seen interacting and socialising with delegates from other systems. This was widely publicised, as it was seen as an optimistic sign for the future. On the second day of the conference, they notably took over a slot in the main area and gave a talk about peace. A Cheimeran delegate, Esota Clayborne, gave a memorable interview stating a hope that Cheimeros would end its isolationist policies and start opening up to interplanetary culture. The response of the older Cheimeron delegation is not recorded. | ||
| - | The MGS also presented a set of groundbreaking proposals for a new interplanetary forum for cooperation. As the GSP fell somewhat out of favour following the conference, the proposals for a new way to implement the Syndicate’s founding principles was seen as a positive thing. Unfortunately, some of these principles fell through in the wake of the Kedalian-Cheimeran war that broke out a few years later. | + | The MGS also presented a set of groundbreaking proposals for a new interplanetary forum for cooperation. As the GSP fell somewhat out of favour following the conference, the proposals for a new way to implement the Syndicate’s founding principles was seen as a positive thing, and the GSP underwent some reform in the following years. |
| ====The Kedalion-Eunomian weapons deal==== | ====The Kedalion-Eunomian weapons deal==== | ||
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| ====The Eunomian assassination plot==== | ====The Eunomian assassination plot==== | ||
| - | Princess Eusenia of Eunomia was onboard the ship, as an ambassador of peace representing her father, Ordained Oresteus’s, vision for Eunomia. Following the Princess delaying her day 5 speech, a broadcast was made showing a man confessing to being part of a plot by the princess to stage her own assasination in order to provoke war with Selas. | + | Princess Eusenia of Eunomia was onboard the ship, as an ambassador of peace representing her father, Ordained Oresteus’s, vision for Eunomia. Following the Princess delaying her day 5 speech, a broadcast was made showing a man confessing to being part of a plot by the princess to stage her own assasination in order to provoke war with Selas. |
| - | The Princess denied all association with this man, who could not be reached for comment. | + | The Princess denied all association with this man, who could not be reached for comment. |
| =====A Day-By-Day Breakdown===== | =====A Day-By-Day Breakdown===== | ||
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| * The tone of these programmes is, on the whole, very hopeful, with a focus on unity and the achievements of Eunomia. Attendees at these lectures remark that the programme was, on the whole ‘very compelling’ and ‘made some good points’. | * The tone of these programmes is, on the whole, very hopeful, with a focus on unity and the achievements of Eunomia. Attendees at these lectures remark that the programme was, on the whole ‘very compelling’ and ‘made some good points’. | ||
| * **12:00** The Chronos Machine is turned on for its first demonstration in a central exhibition stage. Two scientists from the project are sent back with a recording device, given a message to write down by a member of the audience, and return after an hour or so. Through the whole demonstration, a box is on the stage. The recording they took shows them appearing in a lab, writing down the message, and placing the note and a chronometer into the box, before returning. On their return, the box is opened - with the note as dictated by the crowd, and the chronometer showing a time a couple years later than that on the recording. | * **12:00** The Chronos Machine is turned on for its first demonstration in a central exhibition stage. Two scientists from the project are sent back with a recording device, given a message to write down by a member of the audience, and return after an hour or so. Through the whole demonstration, a box is on the stage. The recording they took shows them appearing in a lab, writing down the message, and placing the note and a chronometer into the box, before returning. On their return, the box is opened - with the note as dictated by the crowd, and the chronometer showing a time a couple years later than that on the recording. | ||
| + | * Another note was also pulled out of the box, though its contents were not read aloud to the audience. Rather, a scientist was noted as saying ‘That’s unexpected’ before the note was passed to someone else. | ||
| * Several members of the CHRONOS team, in particular a scientist called Mana Ralone, are described as looking ‘shaken’. This is put down to nerves at the first test. | * Several members of the CHRONOS team, in particular a scientist called Mana Ralone, are described as looking ‘shaken’. This is put down to nerves at the first test. | ||
| * **13:45** The Achelian petal hosts a display of what is termed in the programme as ‘interpretive strip-mining’. The large rock that formed the majority of the centre of the petal is quickly hollowed out by an expert team, making more room for later events. | * **13:45** The Achelian petal hosts a display of what is termed in the programme as ‘interpretive strip-mining’. The large rock that formed the majority of the centre of the petal is quickly hollowed out by an expert team, making more room for later events. | ||
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| * **06:00 - 21:00** An all-day religious ceremony (open to all) is held in the Eunomian chapel. Throughout the service, alongside the sermons, there are music and dance performed by Eunomian artists sponsored by Princess Eusenia. Famous Kybele artists make guest appearances. Some see this as a gesture of reconciliation between the two cultures that are traditionally hostile to each other, others are simply confused. | * **06:00 - 21:00** An all-day religious ceremony (open to all) is held in the Eunomian chapel. Throughout the service, alongside the sermons, there are music and dance performed by Eunomian artists sponsored by Princess Eusenia. Famous Kybele artists make guest appearances. Some see this as a gesture of reconciliation between the two cultures that are traditionally hostile to each other, others are simply confused. | ||
| * Some of the talks are notably pro-peace and unity, and suggest that Eunomia as a culture are more open to talks than previously suggested. | * Some of the talks are notably pro-peace and unity, and suggest that Eunomia as a culture are more open to talks than previously suggested. | ||
| - | * **08:00** A meeting is held in the Cheimeron sector, after which a large statue made of a unique mineral known as icerock is removed from display. | + | * **08:00** A meeting is held in the Cheimeron sector, after which a large statue made of a unique mineral known as icerock is removed from display. |
| - | * **09:00 – 18:00** The second day of the Model Galactic Syndicate conference starts. While the conference itself seems to go smoothly, the breaks are filled with what seems to be quite urgent planning. A lot of it focuses on the Briarean delegation, but there is a reasonable amount of conversation between some of the leading Kedalion and Cheimeran delegates. | + | * **09:00 – 18:00** The second day of the Model Galactic Syndicate conference starts. While the conference itself seems to go smoothly, the breaks are filled with what seems to be quite urgent planning. A lot of it focuses on the Briarean delegation, but there is a reasonable amount of conversation between some of the leading Kedalion and Cheimeran delegates. |
| - | * **11:00** Station security are alerted to an attempt to sabotage the life pods - while some have already been sabotaged, the rest are saved and the perpetrator arrested. | + | * **11:00** Station security are alerted to an attempt to sabotage the life pods - while some have already been sabotaged, the rest are saved and the perpetrator arrested. |
| * **12:00** There is another demonstration of the Chronos Machine. This time, volunteers are chosen from the (by this point quite large) audience. People ask for alternative demonstrations -- but these requests are refused by the CHRONOS team, who seem rather on edge. | * **12:00** There is another demonstration of the Chronos Machine. This time, volunteers are chosen from the (by this point quite large) audience. People ask for alternative demonstrations -- but these requests are refused by the CHRONOS team, who seem rather on edge. | ||
| * A series of informational leaflets are handed out in an attempt to forestall more questions about ‘when will more future people turn up?’. The leaflets gently explain, among other things, that the future people are not under control of the CHRONOS team, and you can ‘go find them yourself if you’re that interested.’ | * A series of informational leaflets are handed out in an attempt to forestall more questions about ‘when will more future people turn up?’. The leaflets gently explain, among other things, that the future people are not under control of the CHRONOS team, and you can ‘go find them yourself if you’re that interested.’ | ||
| * **12:20** A Kybele journalist known as Jem (last name unrecoverable) sends out reports that expose the [[kedalion|Kedalian]]-[[eunomia|Eunomian]] weapons trade deal to Kybele and the whole galaxy. Despite eager inquiries made by a number of news outlets, no further reports are made. | * **12:20** A Kybele journalist known as Jem (last name unrecoverable) sends out reports that expose the [[kedalion|Kedalian]]-[[eunomia|Eunomian]] weapons trade deal to Kybele and the whole galaxy. Despite eager inquiries made by a number of news outlets, no further reports are made. | ||
| * It is suspected that the Kybele comms array went down shortly after the announcements. The cause of this is unknown. | * It is suspected that the Kybele comms array went down shortly after the announcements. The cause of this is unknown. | ||
| - | * Jem is suspected to have died in the immediate aftermath of the comms failure. Her body was recovered the next day with wounds fitting the profile of electrocution. | + | * Jem is suspected to have died in the immediate aftermath of the comms failure. Her body was recovered the next day with wounds fitting the profile of electrocution. This was later ruled to have been in all likelihood a tragic accident rather than deliberate attack. |
| * While tragic, this is also seen as further proof of time travel, as it is now clear why Jem was asked for an interview. | * While tragic, this is also seen as further proof of time travel, as it is now clear why Jem was asked for an interview. | ||
| * **16:00** The Briareon delegation unveil a new technology, developed to allow people to survive without food. The proof of concept for this technology has already been demonstrated by the Briareons from the future who appeared the day before, and so people are broadly very impressed. | * **16:00** The Briareon delegation unveil a new technology, developed to allow people to survive without food. The proof of concept for this technology has already been demonstrated by the Briareons from the future who appeared the day before, and so people are broadly very impressed. | ||
| - | * **18:00** Once the crowds in the Briareon sector die down, a meeting is held between the established gerontocrats and the young political agitants who, despite having just left a day of political debates, seem fresh and ready for more. | + | * **18:00** Once the crowds in the Briareon sector die down, a meeting is held between the established gerontocrats and the young political agitants who, despite having just left a day of political debates, seem fresh and ready for more. |
| - | * They propose and discuss -- extensively -- a reform of the Briareon government, with the eventual suggestion being a form of universal suffrage to elect gerontocrats. | + | * They propose and discuss -- extensively -- a reform of the Briareon government, with the eventual suggestion being a form of universal suffrage to elect gerontocrats. |
| - | * **21:00** Princess Eusenia of Eunomia apologises for the inconvenience, but due to unforeseen circumstances announces that she will have to cancel her speech tomorrow. She announces that the 7th Division Champion Choir have very kindly offered to cover for her and give a short concert of Eunomia’s best loved military hymns at the scheduled time. | + | * **21:00** Princess Eusenia of Eunomia apologises for the inconvenience, but due to unforeseen circumstances announces that she will have to cancel her speech tomorrow. She announces that the 7th Division Champion Choir have very kindly offered to cover for her and give a short concert of Eunomia’s best loved military hymns at the scheduled time. |
| - | * The Princess announces that she will deliver a speech on the seventh day of the conference instead. | + | * The Princess announces that she will deliver a speech on the seventh day of the conference instead. |
| * **23:58** The Chronos machine ends its cooldown phase and is switched off. | * **23:58** The Chronos machine ends its cooldown phase and is switched off. | ||
| * Unknown to the public until after the conference, at some point during this time an official alliance was forged between Kybele and Selas in response to the Kedalian-Eunomian arms deal. | * Unknown to the public until after the conference, at some point during this time an official alliance was forged between Kybele and Selas in response to the Kedalian-Eunomian arms deal. | ||
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| * However, this is not enough to quell a growing sense of unease and paranoia among the Selasi delegates. | * However, this is not enough to quell a growing sense of unease and paranoia among the Selasi delegates. | ||
| * **12:00** The Chronos machine is again demonstrated. The crowd is smaller this time, as it becomes clear that it will be more of the same from the previous days. | * **12:00** The Chronos machine is again demonstrated. The crowd is smaller this time, as it becomes clear that it will be more of the same from the previous days. | ||
| - | * **16:45** A broadcast is sent out across the ship and to the wider galaxy showing a video of a man confessing to having been part of a conspiracy to assassinate Eusenia and frame Selas. He mentions that the assassination was cancels, and condemns the princess for her ‘cowardice’ and unwillingness to follow through. | + | * **16:45** A broadcast is sent out across the ship and to the wider galaxy showing a video of a man confessing to having been part of a conspiracy to assassinate Eusenia and frame Selas. He mentions that the assassination was cancels, and condemns the princess for her ‘cowardice’ and unwillingness to follow through. |
| * **17:00** The 7th Division Champion Choir delivers a short concert of Eunomia’s best-loved military hymns. Eusenia is seen at the front of the audience between two of her most senior Champions, looking shaken. | * **17:00** The 7th Division Champion Choir delivers a short concert of Eunomia’s best-loved military hymns. Eusenia is seen at the front of the audience between two of her most senior Champions, looking shaken. | ||
| * **17:45** Kybele politicians announce their plans to bid for the Chronos Machine. People are mildly shocked and moderately confused. Scientists responsible for the development of Chronos, led by Hesiod, attempt to calm people down, revealing that the machine was still in development stage and in no state for sale. | * **17:45** Kybele politicians announce their plans to bid for the Chronos Machine. People are mildly shocked and moderately confused. Scientists responsible for the development of Chronos, led by Hesiod, attempt to calm people down, revealing that the machine was still in development stage and in no state for sale. | ||
| - | * They further explain that even the research is not in a state that could be used by anyone but the current team, due to the high-level nature of the calculations involved. The Kybele delegation are not satisfied with this explanation, but are interrupted. | + | * They further explain that even the research is not in a state that could be used by anyone but the current team, due to the high-level nature of the calculations involved. The Kybele delegation are not satisfied with this explanation, but are interrupted. |
| - | * **18:00** The Princess delivers a very short statement at the end of the concert, calmly denying all accusations as being made by vindictive warmongers. | + | * **18:00** The Princess delivers a very short statement at the end of the concert, calmly denying all accusations as being made by vindictive warmongers. |
| * **18:15** The Achelian Tungsten Roses burst into the main room chanting an Achelian mining song loud enough to disrupt the crowd that have built up around the Chronos machine. It isn’t initially clear what they want. | * **18:15** The Achelian Tungsten Roses burst into the main room chanting an Achelian mining song loud enough to disrupt the crowd that have built up around the Chronos machine. It isn’t initially clear what they want. | ||
| - | * The Princess uses the distraction to slip away to her rooms. | + | * The Princess uses the distraction to slip away to her rooms. |
| * **18:20** A group of MGS delegates run into the main area with what look like the means to give a speech of some kind, but are initially unable to make themselves heard above all of the other happenings. | * **18:20** A group of MGS delegates run into the main area with what look like the means to give a speech of some kind, but are initially unable to make themselves heard above all of the other happenings. | ||
| * **18:30** As the MGS and Tungsten Roses-based crowds settle and separate off into different areas of the main hall, it becomes clearer what the Tungsten Roses want - they vocally condemn Klaycorp for their corporate greed and eagerness to use inadvisable time science to increase their wealth, rather than to create art. | * **18:30** As the MGS and Tungsten Roses-based crowds settle and separate off into different areas of the main hall, it becomes clearer what the Tungsten Roses want - they vocally condemn Klaycorp for their corporate greed and eagerness to use inadvisable time science to increase their wealth, rather than to create art. | ||
| - | * It is unclear how the Tungsten Roses plan to use time travel to create art, or whether they were just speaking metaphorically. Klaycorp were notably not actually involved in the bidding. | + | * It is unclear how the Tungsten Roses plan to use time travel to create art, or whether they were just speaking metaphorically. Klaycorp were notably not actually involved in the bidding. |
| * **19:00** The MGS delegates are seen having a quiet argument amongst themselves, before a few of them gently hijack the stage. They thank the Tungsten Roses for their display and unveil a new plan for a youth forum that will build on the Model Galactic Syndicate to forge real change. The plan appears modest, but practical and well-thought out. | * **19:00** The MGS delegates are seen having a quiet argument amongst themselves, before a few of them gently hijack the stage. They thank the Tungsten Roses for their display and unveil a new plan for a youth forum that will build on the Model Galactic Syndicate to forge real change. The plan appears modest, but practical and well-thought out. | ||
| * **23:58** The Chronos machine ends its cooldown phase and is switched off. | * **23:58** The Chronos machine ends its cooldown phase and is switched off. | ||
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| * **00:01** The Chronos Machine is switched on to begin its warm-up phase. | * **00:01** The Chronos Machine is switched on to begin its warm-up phase. | ||
| * **09:45** One of the travellers from the future delivers a presentation on the Regulatory Effects of Gamma Radiation on Radiotropic Fungi. This is met with some concern as people assume he’s telling them this for a //reason//. Later discussions of funguses are met with hostility and distrust. | * **09:45** One of the travellers from the future delivers a presentation on the Regulatory Effects of Gamma Radiation on Radiotropic Fungi. This is met with some concern as people assume he’s telling them this for a //reason//. Later discussions of funguses are met with hostility and distrust. | ||
| - | * **12:33** The last sabotaged ships are restored to full working order - indeed, a few are even improved - with the help of some travellers from the future, who seem to have been expecting slightly more extensive damage. | + | * **12:33** The last sabotaged ships are restored to full working order - indeed, a few are even improved - with the help of some travellers from the future, who seem to have been expecting slightly more extensive damage. |
| - | * **14:00** A number of performances are put on in the Cheimeran sector, celebrating their rich cultural heritage. | + | * **14:00** A number of performances are put on in the Cheimeran sector, celebrating their rich cultural heritage. |
| * **16:00** The Tungsten Roses throw something that appears to be midway between a party and a riot in the central area. GSP security choose to manage, rather than prevent the chaos, and no-one is harmed significantly. The area is defaced, but most people in the area do admit it looks pretty great. | * **16:00** The Tungsten Roses throw something that appears to be midway between a party and a riot in the central area. GSP security choose to manage, rather than prevent the chaos, and no-one is harmed significantly. The area is defaced, but most people in the area do admit it looks pretty great. | ||
| - | * **17:35** Someone, believed to be a Selasi agent travelling from the future, breaks into Princess Eusenia’s quarters. Fortunately, the Princess herself had been moved. The day before due to fears of a plot against her. | + | * **17:35** Someone, believed to be a Selasi agent travelling from the future, breaks into Princess Eusenia’s quarters. Fortunately, the Princess herself had been moved. The day before due to fears of a plot against her. |
| * **18:52** One of the vehicles in the ship’s hangar is hijacked and flown around the station for the rest of the day, coming under some fire from the ship’s defensive facilities. | * **18:52** One of the vehicles in the ship’s hangar is hijacked and flown around the station for the rest of the day, coming under some fire from the ship’s defensive facilities. | ||
| * **19:25** Dinner is served late due to a number of logistical problems within the ship. | * **19:25** Dinner is served late due to a number of logistical problems within the ship. | ||
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| * **00:10** The vehicle removed from the hangar the previous day crashes into the side of the station. It makes a small dent in the ship but does no real damage. The ship was apparently unoccupied at the time of the crash. | * **00:10** The vehicle removed from the hangar the previous day crashes into the side of the station. It makes a small dent in the ship but does no real damage. The ship was apparently unoccupied at the time of the crash. | ||
| - | * **11:32** Representatives of the Kybele government attempt to steal the Chronos machine. In the ensuing melee, one of the scientists on the ship steps between the would-be thieves and the machine. A stray gunshot hits her in the side, seriously injuring her. | + | * **11:32** Representatives of the Kybele government attempt to steal the Chronos machine. They are immediately repelled by a very alert security team around the machine. |
| - | * The GSP security forces are able to apprehend the attacker and place her into custody. | + | * **12:30** A number of Kedalion agents are reported as standing around the machine, watching it. They are aggressively watched back by the team. |
| - | * **12:00** Klaycorp take advantage of the confusion to try and steal the time machine themselves. They get shouted at a //lot// by a very tired and angry team of scientists. | + | * **14:00** A large meeting is held in the Briareon petal to discuss the political future of the planet. |
| - | * One of the Klaycorp executives alludes to something to do with the family of the lead scientist, Hesiod Jones. However, details are obscured by the executive being punched in the face by another scientist. | + | * **16:00** Princess Eusenia delivers a speech reflecting on the importance of peace and cooperation. Her speech takes a slightly surprising turn into discussing the Eunomian caste system, but is generally well received. |
| - | * **16:00** Princess Eusenia delivers a speech reflecting on the importance of peace and cooperation. She very diplomatically evades any questions about her involvement in a plot, thanking the anonymous group who caught a ‘dangerous seditionist’. | + | * She very diplomatically evades any questions about her involvement in a plot, thanking the anonymous group who caught a ‘dangerous seditionist’. |
| + | * **17:55** A kerfuffle is reported in the Kedalion sector, culminating in an unauthorised airlock access. It is not clear if anyone was hurt. | ||
| * **23:58** The Chronos machine ends its cooldown phase and is switched off. | * **23:58** The Chronos machine ends its cooldown phase and is switched off. | ||
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| ===Day 8=== | ===Day 8=== | ||
| - | * **14:18** A group of Eunomians comprised mostly of Visionary religious officials, takes advantage of the general confusion to stage an attack on the CHRONOS machine itself, declaring it an aberration to the Eternal Order. Several scientists, including the injured Delilah, get in the way and manage to prevent serious damage to the machine. | + | * **00:09** An alarm is raised in the Eunomian quarter as it is revealed that a huge number of valuable items, including several extremely valuable works of art and a large amount of jewellery, including, alarmingly, from the Princess’s quarters. |
| - | * **15:30** A Eunomian vessel, the ESV //Serenity// arrives at the ship and forces the CHRONOS team to power down the machine before the end of its cooldown cycle by removing the neutronium core (under careful supervision). | + | * **10:00** The Chronos machine is packed away by the team of scientists, who state that an error with the machine means that they are unable to turn it back on again for a final demonstration. Disappointment is expressed, but most people have been able to interact with the machine already so there isn’t too much complaint. |
| - | * The effects of this act on causality are unknown at this time. | + | * **15:30** A Eunomian vessel, the ESV //Serenity// arrives at the ship and requisitions the now-inert machine in the interests of interplanetary security. They also retrieve Princess Eusenia, taking her home a day early. |
| - | * In the face of the Eunomians’ obvious and present military might, the representatives of other interested parties accept them loading the deactivated machine onto the //Serenity//. | + | |
| * **19:00** A final, celebratory dinner is held. A number of the conference guests have left early and the whole affair is a little lacklustre, though it is agreed that the food is excellent. | * **19:00** A final, celebratory dinner is held. A number of the conference guests have left early and the whole affair is a little lacklustre, though it is agreed that the food is excellent. | ||
| * **21:00** The main hall of the ship is converted into a large dance hall and delegates are advised to let loose and enjoy themselves a little. This celebration is again a little lacklustre, but many groups, particularly members of the Model Galactic Syndicate, are seen enjoying themselves. | * **21:00** The main hall of the ship is converted into a large dance hall and delegates are advised to let loose and enjoy themselves a little. This celebration is again a little lacklustre, but many groups, particularly members of the Model Galactic Syndicate, are seen enjoying themselves. | ||
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| ===Day 9=== | ===Day 9=== | ||
| - | * **12:00** The conference officially ends. The process of deciding what to do with the GCS //Ananke// begins. | + | * **12:00** The conference officially ends. The process of deciding what to do with the GCS //Ananke// begins. |
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