Video - Ambassadorial Announcement

[exsithstential]

[Hey everyone, it's your friendly neighborhood Ambassador from Maurtia Falls. He's got his killer black suit and red tie combo going on as he regards the screen warmly.]

Good evening. And yes, I can say that. Because despite everything that has been happening lately, we continue to persevere. In the face of pain, and in the face of terror, we have stood strong. As I know we can continue to do together.

We remain unbroken.

I know many of you still feel anxious, however. Like me, you're probably feeling a strong urge to act, to do something. Anything to strike back against this feeling of violation. But I urge you to consider what matters. What truly matters in times like these.

Have we lost because someone struck out against our community? That we have been beaten? I have seen Imports assaulted time and again and yet I still see the resolve to continue our lives. To not bow to our fears.

Not once have I considered us beaten.

I believe that every step we take forward from tragedy is a victory. And as long as we continue to move ever onward we have never truly beaten.

That is why today I will not give any more attention to those that would wrong us. They are no longer worthy of our consideration. I come to you with my step forward into our future.

Today I bring you the Import Helix Station.

[With a wave out and behind him, the camera pans back to a large, gleaming multi-story building. Despite it's simple design, having been until recently an out of service highschool, the exterior had received a complete overhaul. Large windows framed with shining white-steel walls cover the majority of the visible side as it seems to almost glow in the evening sun.]

Of course, that's just the first name I could think of. [Revan hums this as the camera comes back to focus on him, losing much of the grandiose and somewhat enthralling tone he'd had until now. Now he seemed softer, more personable.] I'm actually open to ideas in that regard!

If you have forgotten or missed my previous announcement, I've built this facility to provide a base of operations for all Import designed services and charities that are directed towards our own community. While the other Ambassadors have done exceptional work providing for us all, I know there are several of you out there that have a desire to do good for your peers. Especially those that have just been ported in and lack the resources to comfortably start out on their new paths.

Now, you'll have the resources to do so. Any who wish to sign up their service will have all the tools and foundation they need to let their noble intentions find traction.

For starters you'll receive your own office, as well as workshop space and tools for you and anyone supporting you so you'll have a base of operations from which to act. And if you choose to register your service, you have the option of setting up the service to be a permanent addition to the facility. Meaning should you even become unable to continue your work, another noble soul can come in and pick up from where you left off.

So I urge you, come. Take this step with me into the future of Import prosperity. Together we can over come anything.

Together, like a helix. All interconnected. [He makes a bit of a spiraling motion with his hands] So... you see what I did there, yeah?

Comments

[glowsferatu]

That would be a start, certainly. Though it would give rather a sink-or-swim period, depending on the length of that license. Once it's expired, there's the question of how much they'll pay, but of course that will depend on what sort of space they have.

[exsithstential]

The station was originally an abandoned educational center. As there were a variety of class room, so too are there possible work spaces.

Unfortunately if given cheap rent and most of the logistical support handed to you and the business still can't stand? Then it's a good indication that one should switch careers, at the very least.

[glowsferatu]

I come from a sink-or-swim world, I'll be the last to fault you for expecting some results from an investment of this sort. But there are imPorts who demand to be coddled, you never can tell what sort of stink they'll raise if they couldn't cut it and are asked to leave.

[exsithstential]

[He gives a small huff of a chuckle.]

Self improvement is rarely painless. I aim to strengthen imports as a concept. But I have reasonable exceptions that not everybody is worth the effort. Some imports have become too accustomed to being provided for.

[glowsferatu]

Oh, don't get me started. The number of people who have whinged about things because everything here isn't being presented to them on a silver platter has been an endless source of frustration. It's been happening from the very start, and hasn't let up even in the slightest since.

[exsithstential]

I understand that, as refugees, people need a helping hand to adapt. Which is what I've been trying to provide: a means for imports to help themselves. But it can be difficult to persuade people of the merits, when they're a part of a system that perpetuates and rewards dependence.

[glowsferatu]

I think it may be a mistake to consider imPorts as a whole refugees at this point. It was true for those of us in the very first set, given the circumstances behind our arrival, but that was also twenty-one months ago at this point.

We come here with nothing, yes, and some initial assistance isn't unreasonable. It isn't something we're owed, of course, but it is something for those who don't have as much. With that given, it should be our own responsibility to see things through.

So, I think your trial period would be a workable approach.

[exsithstential]

I agree. The newly arrived are my primary concern. That and peeling some imports off of their dependency. Which I had hoped would encourage the government to support my venture in the first place. Less of a draw on their reserves seems to benefit all.

[glowsferatu]

I feel the difference there may be between motivation and presentation, they seemed to be more concerned with your security measures than the establishment itself.

Though it does make me wonder if they would really like for us to be independent of them. They do have so few means of control over us, and that one at least could be reliable.

[exsithstential]

[Revan simply nods at her observation. At this point he had hashed the subject more than enough times already.]

It is a concept I've considered before. They certainly allow us the opportunity to further our own enterprise. So much as it does not actively portray seditious qualities. Intended or otherwise.

[glowsferatu]

Not to misunderstand what I mean, I don't think they plan to take active measures to limit our independence. It, if anything, is more of a subconscious desire, one I wouldn't be surprised at the presence of.

As long as it isn't acted upon, I couldn't really fault them for it. If it were, the resulting mess wouldn't be worth it. But I think they're also smart enough to realize that.

[exsithstential]

No, any acts that would seem to jeopardize the well being of imports in a real, tangible way would result in a severe backlash. Just look at the strength of push-back from the perception of violation.

But it seems a bit less than when I first arrived. Hopefully only other minor issues will remain and be dealt with in time. Like appropriate ImPort judicial responsibility.

[glowsferatu]

It probably helps that the most committed voices of dissent are gone, no one is quite as quick to jump at every perceived slight. There are always fewer lines drawn in the sand when no one is left to draw them.