Ross addresses OMNI-TEK Leaders
Ross addresses OMNI-TEK Leaders
Editor in Chief Raginar, OTPC
Today, among OMNI Armed Forces security in Rome, Phillip Ross addressed OMNI-TEK leaders. “Like the pioneers of old, new pioneers are moving as we speak to the city of Jobe to ensure that again OMNI-TEK may continue its unending quest…” said Ross before ordering all OMNI-TEK employees to assist in a battle being waged outside Home.
Security was out in force, the size of which has rarely been seen, today as Rome Red District was secured for the CEO’s address. Immediately following an announcement to Omni faction leaders, Red District went to an Alpha-1 security state and fell under complete military control. As all points of access were controlled, OMNI-AF support soldiers armed with Hellspinner Shock Cannons were stationed en masse across the park and at entrances. The soldiers were supplemented by the heavy-duty firepower of automated Umpire Opressor Mk III cannons and Slayerdroids, some hidden in statues and shrubs.
Ross began his address with a tribute to past explorers and pioneers--his central theme throughout the speech. “All that you see around you we built in those 775 years, something that happened through the blood, sweat and tears of men…” he stated, then went on to honor such notable names as Captain Yves Boulez and Min-Ji Liu, the first human to set foot on Rubi-Ka.
As he continued, he spoke of OMNI-TEK and mankind taking the first “…step out of the old and into the new; again, leaving an age behind.” He then spoke of a new group of pioneers that were moving to the city of Jobe to ensure that OMNI-TEK continues on its path.
For a brief moment, the speculation rose that Ross was caught in the moment of OMNI-TEK’s glory as he fixed his eyes on a point in the distance and apparently spoke to himself in deep thought.
From this reporter’s perspective in the crowd, I couldn’t help but hear someone speak "I am the ages. I have been here forever and guided you to this place." While it was unclear where this voice came from, it was very evident that Ross had heard it too. As Ross began to reply to this proclamation, an aide rushed to his side and whispered in his ear.
After a brief consultation with the employee, Ross turned his eyes back to the crowd and shared his knowledge- “Fellow employees, during this speech, a force from Omni-Tek Armed Forces moved towards Jobe to put force behind our claim on the portal. They are under attack.”
Almost immediately, anger spread through the crowd and calls for battle were heard. Ross went on to say that the reactionary forces who threatened the peaceful OMNI-TEK exploration were driven by these so-called 'visions' that citizens were reported to have seen.
After confessing that his order must be “clear” and “decisive” in such circumstances, Ross ordered all OMNI-TEK employees in attendance to assist OMNI-AF forces in protecting the party in Broken Shores.
Ross made hasty leave to command his corporation as a column of OMNI-AF soldiers led other OMNI-TEK employees into the Whompa to Broken Shores.
Below is a complete transcript of the Ross Planetfall Address:
Citizens of Rubi-Ka, Omni-Tek Employees welcome.
First I want to thank everyone that helped defend this part of the city yesterday during the incidents that prevented me from meeting you then.
I am also informed by Omni-Tek departments that the investigation into the recent 'visions' that some employees have had is moving forward.
Now let that matter wait, we're here to honor Planetfall day, even if we this year are a few days delayed.
Many long years ago our forefathers touched upon destiny when they made Planetfall upon this planet.A moment in history, when we stepped out from the old and into the new, leaving an age behind us. A moment and when the soul of mankind, long suppressed, finds utterance.
That moment was 775 years ago when the first brave pioneers set foot upon OT3934-12; the planet we now know as Rubi-ka. It is fitting that at this solemn moment we make the pledge of dedication to Omni-Tek, her employees and to the still larger cause of humanity. At the dawn of its colonization of Rubi-ka, Omni-Tek started on it's unending quest, and trackless centuries are filled with the striving and grandeur of her success and her failures.
Through good and ill fortune alike we have never lost sight of that quest or forgotten the ideals which gave it strength. All that you see around you we built in those 775 years, something that happened through blood, sweat and tears of men...
Nay, heroes we must not forget.
Let us remember the crew of Captain Yves Boulez who first arrived in this solar system...
Let us remember Min-Ji Liu, the first human to ever set foot on Rubi-Ka's soil...
Let us remember the pioneers who soon would follow them and disappear...
Let us remember those who stood at the dawn of this planet's history, filled with vision to become what we are today.
The achievement we celebrate today is but a step, an opening of opportunity, compared to the greater triumphs and achievements that awaited us then. Nevertheless, the past is over and it is the future that beckons to us now. That future is not one of ease or resting but of incessant striving so that we might fulfill the pledges we have so often taken and the one we shall take today.
As all of you have heard, through wisdom and hard work, mankind has yet taken the step to a new future, and perhaps a new tomorrow. Again, after 775 years mankind will step out of the old and into the new; again, leaving an age behind.
Like the pioneers of old, new pioneers are moving as we speak to the the city of JOBE to ensure that again OMNI-TEK may continue it's unending quest, for endless trackless centuries to come. Let this day be remembered not just as the day we made Planetfall, but also made the first steps to c.....
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[Ross looks past the crowd, as if caught in deep thought]
What do you mean by if we leave this unanswered our destiny will be forfeited?
Who are you?
What?
They will receive aid
Tell me who you are, this is...
But then you are...
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[An aide runs to Ross and whispers in his ear, silent to the crowd]
Understood. Yes. You may go.
Fellow employees, during this speech, a force from Omni-Tek Armed Forces moved towards Jobe to put force behind our claim on the portal.
They are under attack.
Driven by these...'visions'...reactionary forces have attacked. Therefore my order must be clear.
Decisive.
I give the Omni-Tek armed forces...No.
All Omni-Tek Employees present the order to go to aid them.
That is all. I thank you.
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