Biography of the WV Isi'ua

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'ananti kantusa (Kantusan Covenant)

Log #AM0002 - Anna May's Experiences, Part Two

"Checkmate!" Marina Kato replies in awe as Anna May had least expected the winning move in turn 67 of a two bishops versus queen endgame. The two players are contented.

"That was fun! Should we go to the leisure room?" Anna May makes a question.

"Sure!" Kato replies.

The two flicked their personal teleporters and saw themselves just outside a playing field. A game was underway with around 1120 crewmen playing it. There were two factions: the Imperials and the Alliance. The Alliance has sent its entire fleet to the Imperial homeworld and a huge battle ensues. Anna May surmises that trainings in the WV Isi'ua's virtual holograms are more relaxed compared to others.

"Would you like to join the (A) Imperial or (B) Alliance faction?" an AI display pops over both people's heads.

"I would choose the Alliance." Kato makes a statement.

"Me too, option B." Anna May does, too.

"Welcome to the Alliance, a thriving social democratic nation controlling around half of the galaxy. Our ancestors upheld the idea of free expression and when we encounter the Imperials, we try to convert them into their cause. We possess swirlprism technology and subspace markers, useful tools for our devotion to the Supreme Creator of the Alliance, a being whose definition means prosperity, freedom, and verity. Currently we are on an advantage, but the Imperials are superior in numbers. With an invasion in the Imperial Capital system, our fleet leaders have adopted tactics to press the advantage against the Imperials. Would you like to receive a fighter ship aboard the ANS Ilazhra?" the screen states in front of them.

"Sure!" they both answer.

"You are a unit of the 3rd fleet led by the ANS Ilazhra. Assist while you can!" the AI responds.

The Captain is at his leisure playing the role of commander of the ANS Ilazhra. He focuses his mind on the game.

"Anna May, is that some kind of Hadean resemblance? The Alliance is possibly based on the Hadean Dominion itself, while the Imperials represent us." Kato is surprised.

"It's just a game, accept it. We're training for some real combat in a simulation." Anna May is optimistic.

In the game, they both see an Imperial fighter group heading for them. Marina Kato tries her best, but is shot by one. Anna May decides to flee while the Alliance fighters attack the Imperial group pursuing her ship.

"Didn't know you could die and respawn back at the ANS Ilazhra." Marina surmises.

"Well, this is true Kantusan democracy, not the twisted visage the Hadeans claim to us." Anna May responds.

They both laugh.

The WV Isi'ua departs from Yaren to Omicron Rho for exploration.

End of log