I am a 12th level judgement construct. I have no direct affiliation to any group, AI or Organic. I was created by the core intelligence for a single purpose, to pass judgement on those who would threaten the relative peace in the space around Omicron Kappa. For some time I have lied dormant, coming online only to defend myself and other intelligences (including organics) from these 'Nomads'. But even they have a defined and understandable purpose. The ones who call themselves <ZA> have no purpose. I have watched as you have started conflict with every group that you neighbor. I have watched as you have tried to use military force to control what was a friendly area for all peace loving beings. You think no one will stand against you. You are wrong. You have provoked your fate, and now you will receive your trial by fire! Today I attacked several of your vessels. You may hide behind behind your defense platforms, but know this. You have ruined any chance of any alliance with any group that you obtain supplies from. And when you do poke your heads out of your little burrows, I will be there to destroy you! I will do what ever it takes to disrupt your existence. I may stand alone for now, but soon you will see many more like me, Organic and Sentient constructs who wish your demise. You may protest all you wish. Those protests will be ignored. You have been judged guilty <ZA>. Prepare to meet your fate!
She sighs "Again another AI bent on killing all he see's in sight that is a Zoner..."
Ashley grabs a piece of paper from a shelf "Ok then look here AI... The Solar Runners hold nothing against the <ZA> Fleets however we do hold our home with in Omicron 74 just like many other Zoner Fleets or people..."
She rips the paper in half "Engage the Zoner Alliance? fine, however if you dare attack any other Zoner home or base within the Omicron 74 system, con-sitter yourself as a enemy to the Solar Runners..."
Ash discards the paper "Aggression is not the Solar Runners thing however in some cases we made exceptions... including against other Zoner, no matter who or what they are..."
She turns away, her face still looking to hold anger before she giggles and grins "However if it does come to the point where we have to be aggressive, then so be it... I hold the army back if you dont attack Omicron 74, if its not a deal, then you know what happens..."She laughs as the message ends
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She laughs "Little Girl? do you even have any idea how old i am? didn't think so, and threatening? i stated attacking Omicron 74, not the Alliance you Over-clocked pile of robotic malfunctioning nomadic cruiser toaster. i can get aggressive to."
She grins at the transmission "your a one man army, nothing, and you threatened a group that was acting nice to you. no acting i guess... and seeing as your just like most other aggressive AI's... and like those others, you need to be destroyed"
She frowns "I figured this would end in a mess, hmmm... fine, you want to destroy the ZA? go for it, but just so you know, every time we see you, you will be marked as a possible threat and will be destroyed..."
She sends another letter out "And just so you don't get any bright ideas, no, this is not in support of the ZA... this is support of humanity against another warmonger-overclocked toaster, and you know what, while we are at it, once we destroy you, we will take ya apart and find out what broke ya, after that, we will turn you over to the Corsairs to deem what happens to the remains." She laughs loudly before closing the transmission
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Incoming Transmission...
From: Solar Runners Carrier Avant
ID: Leam Smith
He sighs as he opens the transmission
So, my Sister is telling me that interestingly enough, we have a 'toaster' He coughs AI acting aggressively and out of due respect to humanity, i do not tolerate that.
He pauses, hiding his frustration
AI, i strongly suggest you steer clear of any of our ships. Especially my Carrier, because i am known to have a 'Short fuse' as it were and the fact you shouldn't even be operating to be quite honest, Malfunctioning Toaster.
His anger can be seen starting to show, turning away from the camera
Take this as a severe warning as i will not repeat myself. Any further frustration caused by you will likely end in your destruction. Understood? Good.
A man with longer blonde hair appears on the screen, looking slightly tired.
It seems things have gotten a little out of hand. First off, I must make my own remark of your.. 'warning' to these people.
We are not the Zoner Alliance, nor do we really care of what we do. But perhaps these ZA tagged ships do not know what it means to be a Zoner.
They should keep themselves away from others. Neutrality is what the Zoners stand for, not some little stupid war for more power. We will not have our name tarnished by those who are power hungry.
So I admit, perhaps you do have a little merit in what you want to do. But passing judgement through force isn't morally right, even though its virtually impossible.. What do people do? They do what is morally wrong and try to take it upon themselves to get rid of whatever is the problem, and in your case, the Zoner Alliance.
Think about it. What will this do. Is it worth it. Will it really make a difference?
We are the Solar Runners. Zoners, Zoners who remain how they are suppoed to be. We just want to live a good life in security by ourselves, lack of enemies. We will not fight you if you do not provoke us.
But keep in mind one thing. Will you make the morally right choice? Will you take down this evil through force? Or will you take another path. You yourself will be judged on what actions you take. Not through force, but mentally.
This will define who you are. Do you want to be the person who is viewed as someone who lives with violence. Someone who can't be trusted. Or will it be the complete opposite.
Lets see if you have what it takes to talk to people through words, instead of actions. You may find it is a little more effective. The latter shall only be used as an endgame.
You may write me off as a fool. But if you heed what I say, perhaps things may turn out better.
I hope you make the right decision. Make the wrong one, and I don't think I can keep my secretary of defense from deciding that you could be a threat to all Zoners, you can't just designate one group at a time. Choose wrongly, and all the threats may come to be. Don't let that happen.
We the Zoner Alliance may not be perfect...
But please keep in mind all the Rogue pilot issues we have had to deal with...
All these Rogue pilots claiming to be from either all number of factions or people.
There one and only goal have been to drag our name through the mug and prevoke trouble between us and our neighbours...
Yet to date none of there attempts have succeeded...
To date we have politically managed to sort any past problems with our neighbours the AI and assisted them in re-construction of a new head quarters in kappa system.
We have spoken to the corsair elders about Rogue pilot issues and sorted any problems there too.
To which we have re-started our trade and supply routes into the gamma system supply food aid to crete etc...
Now the latest issues we have had are with the order and thanks to my second in command Tri_udent we seem to be making some head way there.
Now just to add some fuel to the fire we now have these Rogue AI unit making treats.
To date we see him as a low threat.
His piloting skills are low grade...
The pilot couldn't even take out an UNARMED transport of ours....
Attacking an UNARMED vessel is not only a sign of poor skill but desperation...
We don't really want him dead...
If this AI Rogue does attack one of your ships could you please do your best to take him alive...
We feel it far more better that he be placed behind bars are used as an exsample to others for his actions...
We realise that the solar runners don't want to be associated with us.
I don't blame you seeming as were getting really bad press right now.
Yet on the other had if theres anything that we can help you with please don't hesitate to ask.
Incoming Transmission
From: Solar Runners Carrier Avant
ID: Leam Smith
This gets tiresome after a while, all the malfunctioning 'Toasters' And Nomads, just really tiring.
He yawns tiredly
Ive never met you, Leader of the Zoner Alliance i presume? In terms of what you mentioned earlier, if this AI is to attack any of our vessels, it shall be obliterated through brutal force. I don't intend to leave this thing to harm anyone else, or -attempt- to harm anyone else anyway.
Nor does that mean i will exclusively hunt it.
Zoner Alliance, i've never negotiated with any of your people nor yourself in past times, though i'm sure you know already, i have a bad image of you, speaking for myself here.
He sighs deeply
Speaking for the Solar Runners, we don't really associate with you or your people on the basis of 'You don't bother us, we wont bother you'. We aren't a violent or hostile faction and intend to keep it that way. We don't have anything against anybody including the Zoner Alliance, being Zoners. This AI on the other hand does not give us reason to destroy it unless provoked through attacking us or our other fellow Zoners, as said before however, we are not concerned about the Zoner Alliance or its people. We focus on our own people, as i assume you focus on yours.
In short, if it attacks me, our people or Zoner installations, it will be destroyed, the stance with the Zoner Alliance is neutral though we don't wish to ally with you.
Hope everything is clear to the AI and Zoner Alliance.