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Apologies. Life kind of got in the way.

Too many options, too little time, thought OCOS. Focus on what was known first.

So, beyond reasonable statistical doubt, it was the real Gouveia. Probability analysis indicated he was here with the permission or invitation of what passed for authority on the Ark, based on the seemingly pre-arranged meeting and lack of cover. The direct implication of this is the visit was to discuss the sale of some valuable information, based on who he was meeting. Blackmail also presented itself as an option. Almost certainly he was here without Orbital knowledge based on where she was told he was, so the fact that she was able to spot him was itself of value. Analysis of his actions strongly supported the hypothesis that Gouveia either did not care that he had been spotted, or did not know. Both presented OCOS with more than enough room to operate. As it stood, there was no rational reason to let him know he had been spotted. Why he was not still under lock and key nagged at OCOS, but she shunted that to one side and focused on the question of most value: why was Gouveia here? Gouveia obviously knew why, and so would the Overseer, but a direct approach at either was obviously going to let both know they were under observation, and be highly dangerous - those droids could be subverted, but OCOS thought simply storming in, brute forcing the answer and giving away all her secrecy so inelegant and distasteful. Besides, she could always try a direct approach as a last resort, or as a desired course of action once she knew more about the targets motivations. Less likely was that the secret OCOS wanted was in the encrypted communications, or known to whoever Gouveia visited, but that path of action lay on the low probability end of the spectrum of danger and detection. If nothing else, an incomplete picture was better than no picture, and would allow her to better decide what to do next.

Remain a passive watch on Gouveia/Overseer in order to see if/when they leave the bridge, and where they go/what they does next.

Meanwhile, head to the artists studio. Deceive the artist in order to gain entry, and apply mnemonic lace to find out what he knows about Gouveia and his visit, replacing memory of event with a bland commission meeting.

Finally, if time allows, head to the vicinity of Room 50 and establish as much as is possible about it without risking giving away my presence.


 

As one of the 18-24 voters (barely at 24), I had a little opinion piece on why my age group is so ticked.

We were raised to believe that we should try and be kind, to try think of the well-being of others regardless of things like race and sexuality, that we should help others where possible and care for their well-being. That we should respect our fellows and seek to work together with them. Our parents and grandparents taught us that.

And that's why it hurts so much. Because we've since then had to repeatedly fight against them for those ideals they instilled us. And whilst we've won some of those fights, such as the fight for equal marriage, we've lost others. Such as the fight for fair, equal and affordable access to education, and the fight for the protecting the vulnerable from having their support structures decimated. And now, we've lost the fight for people of all races and creeds to live and work and love in the UK free of discrimination. Because this referendum has bolstered the racists and xenophobes and was fought on those grounds, and that is a dangerous precedent.

It hurts because we realise our parents and grandparents lied. That those values they worked so hard to instil in us weren't values they held. That is why the last few years of politics has been so painful. Because we respected our parents and grandparents generation for raising us with those values. And to see them try and cast them aside time and time again as soon as it became inconvenient, it has cost them that respect.

That's why the brexit result hurts so much. It's not a single issue, it's the culmination of a generation gradually realising we've been lied to by the people we love.

And it hurts.

Wow, so salty. Look, I was/am firmly in the remain camp. In part, I BLAME your age group for the result which you are now so saddened by. Most of your age bracket did not even vote in the referendum - if your age bracket did not care enough before, why such disgust now? As such, your generation has no right to bellyache about a decision they opted out of influencing when they KNEW they could have had a major impact on it in advance. If your generation felt so strongly, maybe they should have voted in order to get the result they wanted. Heck, it should surprise NOBODY that the older generation would vote for a leave vote (polling told us this), and that they would turn out in large numbers (history tells us this). Did... did your demographic think it would go the way they wanted without acting upon those desires? Let us hope they learn their lesson.

Quote from: Loud Whispers on June 26, 2016, 09:27:22 am

Quote from: Sheb on June 26, 2016, 09:26:26 am

I'm not sure why you think that the Germans have any power on whether the Dutch, Italians or French hold referendums.

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So why does everyone think this is the worst thing ever? I mean, not only is there the "holy shit democracy wasn't instantly revoked when they chose the unexpected option" factor of it (though it might be slowly revoked, have to keep watching) you also get to not have local policy determined by people six countries over from you.

So could you guys explain to an American why this is literally the worst thing ever? I was actually surprised and happy when I heard the result (though mostly for the above holy shit factor) so what about this exactly is going to set off the dark ages?

A large part of the discontent is that it became immediately apparent that a significant number of the claims of those leading the campaign were in general hollow promises, and things that were labelled as "half truths" did in fact turn out to be half truths. There seems also to be a lot of buyers remorse going on amongst those who did not believe that things like the pound falling would happen. Roll in the way that there are massive demographic and geographic splits in the vote between, and you end up with whole sectors of society that feel (fairly or unfairly) totally disenfranchised by the process - do not forget that this was an "advisory vote" with no legal standing to be followed regardless of the result, no turn out requirement, nor a threshold for decision making. Lots of people feel aggrieved that MASSIVE change is potentially going to be based on a 1.7% mandate in a vote of this nature, which they would not have felt in a legally binding vote with a 25% majority that meets some turnout requirement.The most obvious example of this is the Scottish issue, but other subtle ones exist. British politics is not good at polarised A or B choices, as there have always been at least 3 options on the table, maybe more, and genuine protest vote options that may not have had era defining consequences.

One question set looms large in OCOS mind. Who is on that ship? Why is it here? The link to Blackheart is alarming, but also an opportunity. Knowing what he knew would be of great use and importance.

Passivley, find out as much as possible about the ship - its capabilities/armaments, passenger manifest, course schedule and so on.

The massed pike was a deterrent to a cavalry charge - not a weapon to actively negate it. Sure, a horseman could have a lance long enough to stab at a pikeman before retaliatory stab, but would still be on a galloping horse hurtling into a wall of many more stabby things, rendering the charge futile.

Because necessities are necessities.

Then why limit it to two? Lets say a citizen earns "rent points", "food points", "entertainment points" and so on. Could be a good way to control a society in some kind of planned economy.