[worms in the brain]

[...] thrust [...] who *is* Mummy's little boy? That's right, you are!

[more barking batshit insanity]

The caustic ***** that tries to pit my own brothers and sisters against me is the one that I reserve a special place for in the furnaces of hatred in my heart.

There's a line where insanity stops being entertaining and we've clearly crossed it here.

Exactly as Halete says it. Lay off the drinks and stop trying to divide us. You just look like another overconfident Amarrian thinking they can actually accomplish a task like single-handedly bringing down the Republic.

I thought this sort of...deviance...is frowned upon in the Empire? You know, just like it is in civilised societies.

It is the humble man who knows his place before God

I therefore submit that rather than trying to re-assimilate the whole bloody lot of them, we just pick *one* of the Matari tribes to tango with at a time.

So instructed the Queen to her champion,
GÇÿBeware the righteous who seek truth in spirit alone;
The weak of mind are quick to judge with slightest tempt;
Thus fools go forth to spread false word,
Great misery follows those who heed what only the weak have heard.
Heed me champion, for only you shall know;
Within the blue ring of fire lies the final key of revelation.
Find this ring, my champion, and both mind and spirit shall be strong once more.'
- The Scriptures, Book of Trials 2:13 - 2:21

In the words of the Scriptures the Amarrians seem to hold so dear:

Meanwhile, the Krusual - who share the ingenious traits of the Sebiestor but have instead been demonized for them - harbor the least favorable opinion of their tinkering rivals among the lot.

From where or whom did you obtain this information?

...

We Amarr understand this.

Peas in a pod, you might call the two of us.

...

Nursery rhymes?

The darkest cavities of her lower digestive system.

In other words, straight fresh from her ass. Though drugs may have something to do with it.

I'd like to know what exactly you put in those drinks of yours.

Just so I know to avoid that concoction next time I try mixing something new.

Everything that was just said.

I like this woman.

I doubt you'd have the time to penetrate the many layers of it, nor have the inclination.

I am absolutely confident that, in a thousand years, the Sebiester too shall emerge from this crucible of merit, much changed, much better - for themselves, and the Empire.

I recognize that the Sebiestor have genuine gifts.

Quite a pretentious statement from someone also proclaiming the virtue of humility.

You are creating such a wonderfully secure position for yourself, one that you can snipe at others from, but are you actually doing anything? Are you furthering your goals? In a few weeks, when everyone has grown tired of your incessant rambling, will anyone even remember what you were talking about?

Right now, thisSebiestor is saying she knows you are weaker than she is. Will you let that insult go unanswered?

Most "tribes" that face the heat become completely assimilated - footnotes in history. But a very few adapt and prosper. Khannid excellence with arms elevated that "tribe" to complete independence and honor. The unassuming Ni-Kunni have quietly built their place as Amarr's sprawling middle and upper middle classes. The scheming Udorians are so in tune with the nature of Imperial politics, they now stand but one Trial from the throne.

I guess I'm a prophetess after all.

1. The Empire modify its policies with respect to both slavery and the Republic.

2. The other tribes modify their policies with respect to the Sebiestor.

3 (optional). *Some* Sebiestor recognize that they have been a racist force in Matari civilization, and welcome the opportunity to atone for the sins of the past by setting the foundations for a future Amarr ruled by a Sebiestor sovereign. Now, I can't see how that might accrue to the benefit of *both* Matar and Amarr. Oh, wait, actually I can.

...poodle butt...

...pumpkin...

Embrace those who would learn, defeat those who would make mockery of God's way.

I count myself lucky that I find this conversation scattered and confusing. I get the idea I should be outraged.

Kudos, Pilot Noh. This is impressive. It's clear that you are playing the Long Game.