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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Oct 7, 2012 19:52:43 GMT -8
Now Mathew was a Dragon it was time to set up his forward operating base. The best and easiest way to do that was to expand the Dragon Territory from Paramount to Norwalk.
The Leon clones, Mathew, and a dozen or so Dragons would spread throughout the neutral zone. Armed with their fists, and stone clubs fashioned by Mathew.
"Alright guys, this is the first step toward out strike on Barker. We NEED this area. So keep your heads about you. Don't fuck this up."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Oct 7, 2012 19:56:05 GMT -8
Your people easily occupy the area, and now you have the option on how.
Normal - You set up operations and occupy the area.
Raid - You sack the area of its resources, causing the survivers of the area to dislike you.
Nagotiate - Find the social leaders and try to nagotiate something to let you occupy.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Oct 7, 2012 19:58:16 GMT -8
NEGOTIATE
Mathew would raise the ground under his feet so that he was standing five feet off the ground.
"Attention ladies and gentleman. We got a few ways that we can do this, and I would rather not tire my guys out with bloodshed. Bring me to whoever is in charge, I have an offer to make you and your community."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Oct 7, 2012 19:59:39 GMT -8
After some thirty minutes an older gentleman would walk up with a cane, his body completely covered in a long coat.
"Yes, yes. Mr. Earth Dragon no doubt. Rumors flying around about your travels as of late. What would you have of us?"
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Oct 7, 2012 20:01:28 GMT -8
He would sink back down to normal ground level.
"I wish to make an offer. I have been bringing supplies in to the city from Seattle. The Dragons and I are willing to share these supplies with you, as well as offer protection against Barker and his forces. But we need to use this area as a staging ground."
He paused.
"I'm taking the fight to Barker. And the further I push them back, the safer you and your families are from him."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Oct 7, 2012 20:02:42 GMT -8
"So you take away one tyrant, to replace it with your own?"
The man was not condensending at all, just curious.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Oct 7, 2012 20:28:58 GMT -8
"I suppose that depends on how you define a tyrant. Our men would occupy the area true. And we would use some of your resources. But we would also be bringing in resources as well as protection. As for your day to day lives and goings on. I honestly don't care. As long as you don't interfere with what we are doing, you guys can do what you want as far as I am concerned."
He took a breath.
"But this location is near where we plan to invade Barker's territory, so it is important to us, and we are willing to reward you for your cooperation rather than take it by force."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Oct 8, 2012 14:47:07 GMT -8
"And what kind of rewards would that be."
The man spoke contemplating the options. If the barker territory was pushed further away it'd be safer to live here.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Oct 8, 2012 14:50:52 GMT -8
"Trade being one. We would route the supply caravans through this sector. With supplies comes new life. And with security comes a real chance to rebuild your homes."
But, if they didn't go for it he would just take the territory anyway. He was just trying to be nice about it, for David's sake.
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Post by Zack Asiv on Oct 8, 2012 16:20:23 GMT -8
The older gentleman looked to Mathew, and simply nodded, there wasn't much else he could do about it.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Oct 8, 2012 16:30:41 GMT -8
He was pleased to see they could come to an agreement.
"If it is not to much trouble I would like for you to show me around so I can get a lay of the land. Also please make note of any defensible structures that we could use as a base of operations. We will leave whatever you are using as a town hall alone. But it is in everyone's best interest that we have a strong foothold here to ensure no one can violently rip it away and upset all of our lives."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Oct 9, 2012 15:04:00 GMT -8
The older man would show Mathew around. Mathew would note quite a few defensible spots, though the older man noted one himself.
"If you want an opinion I'd use the bank. Solid stone and marble, with cages and marble pillars. Its already a solid structure, and its the largest bank in California."
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Oct 9, 2012 15:07:29 GMT -8
"The bank it is then."
He had been thinking a bank would be a good spot.
"I will have my men start to set it up. We will also move the money out of the bank. If you have another secure location to store it, you are welcome to. As I said before, we need this place for a staging ground. I have no interest in stealing your peoples money."
They would need that for trade. Which would be controlled by them anyways.
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Post by Zack Asiv on Oct 9, 2012 15:13:42 GMT -8
The old man nodded, and Mathew's people started working.
The idea that Mathew wasn't going to be tyrannical was starting to sink in and the people slightly liked him more.
3 days to finish Stronghold as of: 10/09/12 3:07 PM
People's Status: Cautious, but more trusting of The Dragons.
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