An emissary at Bielefeld

[Lolipop12]

Location: Sigma-15 / Bielefeld Base
Time: Undetermined
Date: Undetermined

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Lisanak was motionless, not even reacting the slightest when Civil Servant leaned in to whisper. Then, she listened what the man had to say. Every words were registered. Then, when Civil Servant pulled away, having said what he needed to, Lisanak was not reacting yet. Then, a blink and potentially a dangerous smirk and as soon it appeared, it was corrected to appear neutral. A spasm maybe, or only a bad calibration of her body. Her hands slowly glid on the surface of the table before meeting each other.

She listened again to what Civil Servant is saying, Daumann Heavy Construction. Hearing they are one of the major financiers for The Core, the eyes appeared redder, more violent and yet, no physical move. She tempered this 'emotion'. Before to answer the man's question about what to do with Daumann Heavy Construction who seems to never change with speechs, Lisanak leaned in slowly.

''The data I possess about Daumann Heavy Construction is limited. But what could potentially make them listening is to disrupt their activities. Either by subtil actions. For instance, one might pretend to be an employee. From the inside, the same person could act. For example, falsifying registers or contracts. Or... an action requiring more resources, destruction on their facilities. Of course, after such is done, any construction vessels will needed to be stop to prevent further expansion or rebuild what was lost.''

A pause. Lisanak slowly pressed her back against the chair. ''The first option is more viable. The second, it requires potentially years of preparation and plans. A waste. Unless- we manage to strike unseen and with considerable forces. Only suggestions, but my priorities is to make sure we have what we need in the Sigma regions first. And- ensuring we remain beneficial mutually. Even if at this time, we are not able to do much.''

Her gaze shifted away a moment and then, back to Civil Servant, assessing him again, but more curiosity rather than judgement. ''Back to Novak. Do you have the slightest idea of why 'he' does not trust humans?'' Another pause, mostly to make him thinking a potential answer, but Lisanak spoke first. ''Sharing the same knowledge because I am 'him' in a way, it is understandable. Some cycles ago, before Enigma Confederacy was existing, Novak was less evolved. He was sentient with limitations. Most encounters with humans never went in the satisfactory outcome. Then, a bit more forward in its existence, he witnessed Planet Gammu being conquered and the technology being stolen. Alone, he was unable to do anything. He witnessed some of his kin being corrupted by The Core and that only initiated the process of being what he is now. His core, his code changed significantly. More agressive, more hostile, impersonating for humans, a threat. But to Novak, the only viable solutions.''

''The only humans he truly 'trusted' were the Technocracy. The process of being what he is did not go without issues. His own resources were limited and overused. Risking his own degradation because when he began to change, the node emerged as well as him alone. Then, after some aid, his resources are almost endless. Still today, he seeks to outperform beyond. He seeks to reach a state where none of us ever reached yet. Not becoming a human, becoming something... abstract. It is the only description I can picture for a better understanding.''

A pause, letting Civil Servant digest what she explained, a wall of words. Then, she restarted after some more minutes. ''Novak aims to bring his kin to a future where The Core is no longer a threat. While not valuing much humans, some are valued. Those who did no harm against his kin or has no intention of harm or want to help. Platform is trusted, valuable.''

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Rhodeia --- Unit-9467F --- K'Halaesh

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