Confederacy Contracting

[Chikako Liona]

Chikako stood with her arms clasped behind her back as the CIS shuttle entered Kiribi system, the lush green, though mostly water covered world sparking like a bright Jewel at the suns rays reflected off its surface. This was to be an important meeting between the CIS and SJO, and despite her new found power as a noble woman of house Liona, Chikako could not help but feel a little overwhelmed with being sent on a diplomatic talk so soon. "I suppose the confederacy was short on.. non Sith representative, I'll just have to try my best".

One of her Thyrsian Jedi bodyguards place a hand on her shoulder, "Do not worry my lady, I am sure you will do fine, your mother gave you your name for a reason remember". She offered the man a slight smile, "Thank you, this will be the best contract ever made.... okay that may be going a bit far, but I will make sure things go well for us and the Silvers". Slowly but surely the planets came closer, the craft now coming into communications range of the, Kiribian Systems Armory main facility.

[member="Ala Crescent"]

 

[Ala Crescent]

The first leg of the journey for the CIS diplomatic mission would involve being cleared at the checkpoint at Ovry, one of the outer planets of the system that existed outside the inner belt. Check in was necessary here as one needed real time coordinates to navigate through the inner belt via hyperspace, lest they collide into one of countless asteroids that littered the region.

Once credentials were cleared, the CIS delgation were provided with the necessary coordinates to jump to Kiribi proper. Specific coordinates would point the delgation to a small island on Kiribi, land completely cordoned off for KSA use to test new systems. At one end of the island would be a private spaceport where the CIS courier would be instructed to land.

There would be KSA reps waiting for Ambassador Liona within the hangar of the spaceport, but Ala herself would still be within the facility, waiting at the head of a conference table. She carried her work with her, fiddling with renders for a new powerplant design. No minute went wasted while she was on the clock.

[member="Chikako Liona"]

 

[Chikako Liona]

Chikako gave a slightly sight after the whole security check, being cleared, hyperspace coordinates, a jump, anther check then final landing, even if she was very mature of her age the Echani noble was still a child, and as such god bored rather quickly if not doing anything. "Oh maaaaaaan, why do these things take so long, wake me up when we get their pilot", "Umm, my lady, we are already here, the trip only took a fe-", "I don't care, just land the ship, I'll go get ready to the meeting, time to look my best".

Walking to the back of the shuttle Chikako adorned herself with the necessary ornaments, her family crest notable on her head band, "Okay Chika, just stay calm and don't trip over, specifically with this new outfit, would not want Darth Metus to be angry, I heard it cost a pretty credit". "10 minutes until we land", "Right, show time", coming out of her private room the young Ehcani stood idly by as the ship came into dock, her designated Quill Class Shuttle looking a bit menacing as its ramp lowered, the young woman being flanked by her body guards as she slowly disembarked from the craft, walking to the KSA representatives. Coming into arm's length she gave the representatives a short curtsy "Good day to you , my name is duchess Chikako Liona, acting ambassador for the Confederacy of Independent systems".

[member="Ala Crescent"]

 

[Ala Crescent]

One of Ala's assistants was present at the landing, who just happened to be another Echani. Once may suspect such a selection for her representative was intentional, but the truth was that Echani were very common on Kiribi, having established several enclaves over the centuries as a result of good relations.

Like most Echani, She was lean and attractive with shocking white hair tied in a thick braid, and bright hazel eyes with just a hint of storm blue. There was no relations between the two, but they seemed to share similar facial features. A common trait among Echani, speculated to be birthed from a common ancestor through genetic tinkering.

"It's a pleasure you meet you, your grace," the Echani said, giving Liona a small curtsy. "I am Kardiara Harna, assistant to Director Crescent. If you'll just follow me, then I'll take you right to her."

In one smooth motion, she turned away from Liona for the exit that led into the main compound, gliding over the floor with graceful steps.

As it was a testing facility, Liona would be able to witness some systems in various states of construction through the glasteel halls that offered a view of labs and factory floors. Electronics, droids, starships, and everything in between.

[member="Chikako Liona"]

 

[Chikako Liona]

Chikako looked up with a respectful manner to the Ehcnai woman that greeted her small group, she had not really met many other's of her kind since the memory loss, and though knowing how each looked so much alike, staring at someone with the same facial features was kind of odd. "It is good to be here, please lead the way and lets us get down to pleasant business, I look forward to our meeting", she replied before following the other Echani as she lead towards the exit, herself trying to keep up a calm stance with each step. Looking around her silver eyes noted the many different projects under way, workers walking around with haste, probably all on a strict time frame, it kind of made her own job look rather easy in comparison, "if you do not mind he asking, does the company have a rough idea of what dealings it wants with the ICS"? Weapons where the obviouse answer but was it something more specific? Darth Metus did not really give her much information on the subject, unless this was more a diplomatic thing then military armament.

[member="Ala Crescent"]

 

[Ala Crescent]

"Of course we do," the Echani replied. "It's no secret the Confederacy loves its droids and AI, and that's our bread and butter as a technology firm."

From the walkway, they took a turbolift to the upper level of the facility where the executive suites were located. Harna led Liona into the largest office on the floor, where a smiling Ala sat behind a table.

"Thank you for bringing Ambassador Liona to me," she told Harna. "And welcome to you Ambassador, it's an honor to have you with us today."

The Kiribian stood up from her comfy office chair, offering a hand to shake with the Confederate Ambassador.

"KSA is eager to be working with the CIS. We have several products and services that we believe will benefit you all greatly."

[member="Chikako Liona"]

 

[Chikako Liona]

"Well that is nice to know, glad I did not make a fool of myself", still since and technology was not Chikako's strong point, well nothing really was save for making friend with almost any type of creature much faster then most and just general wit. Silently and with grace the young girl followed into the life and the proceeding meeting room herself giving [member="Ala Crescent"] a polite greeting curtsy before going in for a hand shake, the Echani's grip being a little stronger then one would expect.

"I look forward to dealing's with your company, I may learn some new skills, though a decent ambassador robotics are not really my strong point", she replied, breaking off from the hand shake and taking a seat. "If you do not mind what type of driod has your company already produced? or are you looking for a contract for a new project that you would sell to us"?

 

[Ala Crescent]

She shook hands with the Echani. Her grip was absolutely crushing, but Ala maintained her smile even as her hand ached from contact.

The ambassador admitted not having much experience in the field. Ala took that as good news on her end. That would make it all the easier to sell up KSA without as much scrutiny, on a technical level at least.

She returned to her seat, flexing her hands under her desk out view. "At present, we offer wide variety combat droids like the Cottonmouth, as well as autonomous fighters and vehicles, like our line of Fencer droid fighters. We've also begun introducing biots, such as the upcoming Inago EVA droid."

"Aside from droids, we also sell individual components like memristor-based processors for building your own products."

Her hand finally stopped aching, so she raised both arms above the desk. "Our aim with the CIS is to offer you all products from our current line-up, as well as establish a long-term contract for future productions, possibly exclusive to the CIS."

She activated a hologram, showing renderings of about a half a dozen different warships that bore a strong resemblance to the ones used by the CIS during all its iterations.

[member="Chikako Liona"]

 

[Chikako Liona]

Chikako smiled at the ambassador not knowing her grip had done what is had done, Srina Talons training probably paying off, before the woman named [member="Ala Crescent"] came forward, her range of droids being a little smaller then expected, but at the same time quite interesting. "Well those are nice, the fighters look sleek but your droids, they have a alien feel to them, creepy but in a good way".

I could see the CIS purchasing some of these for specific tasks, that cottonmouth looks really deadly in close quarters combat, as for the component swell they seem useful, but again not my field of study". No she was here for more diplomatic nature, considering that perhaps the Confederacy had already agreed to buy the droids and she was just here and a visual presentation and judge of character.

"Though I must ask, is it business wise to make products solely for us? I can see from what you have made your idea's are quite interesting but what if we do not have a pressing need for them at the current time"? Maybe a silly question but she wanted to ask a few things before saying yes.

[member="Ala Crescent"]