Three first contact messages for the price of one! Make sure to pay attention to the timestamps, though. Gotta love Unreal Time
TM.
[NOTE: Message sent sometime in Q3 3400, emissary expected sometime in Q4 3400.]
Mayabird wrote:To: [Relevant party of nation]
From: The Refuge
Contact and Diplomacy Division
Salutations and wishes of well-being from the Refuge:
The Refuge wishes to send a diplomatic and first contact party to your nation in order to open formal relations and discuss the possibilities of embassies, trade, and other matters of state. We request permission to send a delegation. They can arrive by warp gate or by hyperspace.
The diplomatic party will arrive with a military escort. Our party must be treated with the respect normally given to foreign officials and ambassadors. Any attempts at harm, mistreatment or coercion will not be met lightly.
We will bring gifts for an exchange with the hopes that we may mutually benefit each other.
May our future contacts be fruitful and lead to ever-greater friendship, understanding, and gain.
- The Refuge
Contact and Diplomacy Division
FROM: Holy Imperial Department of State
TO: The Refuge, Contact and Diplomacy Division
SUBJECT: First Contact
To whom it may concern,
We of the Holy Empire of Haruhi Suzumiya would be honored to accept a diplomatic/first contact party from the Refuge. We are just as curious about your nation as you are about ours, and this will be a truly invaluable opportunity for the two of us to learn from each other.
Your party will be cleared to arrive via warp gate and will be given the highest priority. However, we politely request that your military escort be kept as light as possible; under current Imperial law, no single ship larger than 100 points on the Stefan-Wylkins Scale of Composite Cost and Capabilities may be allowed to transit via warp gate.
We look forward to establishing cordial and fruitful relationships between our two nations.
Sincerely,
M. Asahina
Secretary of State, Holy Empire of Haruhi Suzumiya
[NOTE: Message sent sometime in Q4 3400 (after the departure of the Refuge emissary), emissary expected sometime in Q1 3401.]
fgalkin wrote:[Widebeam hyperwave transmission from sector C-6 detected]
Greetings, fellow sapients of the galaxy. In light of recent galactic events, we have decided to reconsider our long-standing policy of isolation, and are now seeking diplomatic contact with your civilizations.
Below you will find a set of first contact questions that would greatly assist us in establishing diplomatic relations with your people.
I. Please arrange the following statements according to their compatibility with your civilization’s objectives, principles, and values, starting with the most compatible and ending with the least compatible.
1) The primary purpose of any civilization is to ensure the comfort and prosperity of its citizens.
2) Nature exists only to be conquered; one day we shall be as gods.
3) The universe is a dangerous place and we must be dangerous in return. None shall threaten us without suffering the consequences.
4) Our way is the correct way. Therefore, it is only fitting that we share it with the galaxy.
5) Power is its own reward.
6) Few things are nobler than the quest for knowledge. Fortunately for us, there are many mysteries in the universe yet unexplained.
7) Order and Stability are vital to the survival of any civilization, and must be pursued even at the expense of growth and innovation.
8 ) We are but insects in the grand scheme of things, and must be careful not be stepped on.
II. Hypothetical Scenario: It is the year 4400 according to Standard Human Calendar. Your civilization has achieved complete dominance in the Galaxy. Every one of your rivals is either destroyed or has been converted into an ally. Your citizens are free from want and need. Your civilization is free to undertake any project it chooses at its leisure, with the resources of the entire galaxy at its disposal. Please indicate the primary focus of your civilization’s energies and attention in this hypothetical situation.
Please send your responses, as well as any inquiries of your own to our communication relay station in Sector C-6.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
FROM: Holy Imperial Department of State
TO: The Lost
SUBJECT: First Contact
To whom it may concern,
We of the Holy Empire of Haruhi Suzumiya would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to your nation. We apologize for the relative tardiness of our response, as our nation has had other issues, both internal and external, to contend with. We would be honored to accept an emissary from your nation to facilitate diplomatic contact. Your diplomatic party will be cleared to travel via warp gate and will be given the highest priority; however, we politely request that your military escort be kept as light as possible, as under current Imperial law, no single ship larger than 100 points on the Stefan-Wylkins Scale of Composite Cost and Capabilities may be allowed to transit via warp gate.
Our responses to your queries are as follows:
I. Please arrange the following statements according to their compatibility with your civilization’s objectives, principles, and values, starting with the most compatible and ending with the least compatible.
1 ) The primary purpose of any civilization is to ensure the comfort and prosperity of its citizens.
6 ) Few things are nobler than the quest for knowledge. Fortunately for us, there are many mysteries in the universe yet unexplained.
3 ) The universe is a dangerous place and we must be dangerous in return. None shall threaten us without suffering the consequences.
4 ) Our way is the correct way. Therefore, it is only fitting that we share it with the galaxy.
2 ) Nature exists only to be conquered; one day we shall be as gods.
7 ) Order and Stability are vital to the survival of any civilization, and must be pursued even at the expense of growth and innovation.
5 ) Power is its own reward.
8 ) We are but insects in the grand scheme of things, and must be careful not be stepped on.
If you require more detailed answers, we would be more than happy to discuss in person with your emissary.
II. Hypothetical Scenario: It is the year 4400 according to Standard Human Calendar. Your civilization has achieved complete dominance in the Galaxy. Every one of your rivals is either destroyed or has been converted into an ally. Your citizens are free from want and need. Your civilization is free to undertake any project it chooses at its leisure, with the resources of the entire galaxy at its disposal. Please indicate the primary focus of your civilization’s energies and attention in this hypothetical situation.
As pleasing as the idea of the entire galaxy at total peace and under the banner of Empress Haruhi may be, in all honesty, we cannot imagine how such a scenario may come to pass as a practical manner. As such, at this point we can only answer in generalities. Like many other galactic powers, our long-term goals do include expansion to other galaxies, and potentially other universes. Our sole remaining security concerns would be to observe for any external threats that may jeopardize our expansion efforts and to ensure the continued comfort and prosperity of our people. Of course, the contuined pursuit of knowledge will remain important. If you require a more detailed answer, again, we would be more than happy to discuss in person with your emissary.
We look forward to establishing cordial and fruitful relationships between our two nations.
Sincerely,
M. Asahina
Secretary of State, Holy Empire of Haruhi Suzumiya
[NOTE: Message sent sometime in Q1 3400 (after the departure of the Lost emissary), diplomatic mission to be sent sometime in Q2 3401.]
doom3607 wrote:FROM: The Locrian Collective
TO: Whoever hears this.
Greetings, civilizations of the galaxy! You know us as Locrians. When you first found us, we were asleep. This, obviously, is no longer the case. Recently, our monitors have detected enough communication to justify us waking up. Thus, here we are.
Since we haven't had relations with any of you, well, ever, we'd like to take this opportunity to start them. Due to difficulties inherent in our nature, we cannot send you embassies, so we would like to request you send yours to the following coordinates, which are the location of our homeworld. Your ambassadors may, of course, use our warp gate to reach the system.
We would also like to establish free trade with anyone who is willing. We have also noticed this thing you call "ESP". This is new to us, we've never seen it before. We would like to acquire copies of your data on the phenomenon, and would also like to purchase enough devices that shield against it to completely shield twenty planets and twenty fleets.
Likewise, we would like to learn about all your civilization's space-age history. While the ancient drones we sent out were monitoring your worlds for a long, long time, they were programmed to self-destruct by flying into the system primary upon the inhabitant's first crewed interplanetary flight, because that is when the odds of detection become unacceptably high. Thus, we know a good deal about all your pasts, but not much about you now.
That's all for now. Farewell, in peace, and please rebroadcast this message so anyone who was out of range or missed it can hear it.
-Locri
FROM: Holy Imperial Department of State
TO: The Locrian Collective
SUBJECT: First Contact
To whom it may concern,
We of the Holy Empire of Haruhi Suzumiya would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to your nation. We would be honored to send a diplomatic party to your nation, and we are more than prepared to discuss matters of trade and history.
We look forward to establishing cordial and fruitful relationships between our two nations.
Sincerely,
M. Asahina
Secretary of State, Holy Empire of Haruhi Suzumiya