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Post by Ticoga on Oct 22, 2020 15:56:57 GMT -6
The planet Fress - or so the nearby locals in another star system called it - is a bountiful world of lush vegetation and enormous fauna. The beasts, similar to the dinosaurs of the Earth, roam aimlessly through the undergrowth, and fly high above the massive tree canopies. The world seems to be undisturbed, lacking any signs of civilization, or even as low as tribal communes.
The only form of technology, comes in the form of a towering, circular starship that nearly matches the massive trees in height, its many claw-like landing legs digging into the soft ground. Ticoga's crew had set about investigating the planet; creatures that breath the mixture of nitrogen and oxygen would likely find this world an ideal place to colonize, provided the dangerous beasts were either quelled or at least a region cleared of them.
Ticoga sits in a hovering, ovular chair, leaning slightly forward as he reads the various reports scrolling across the chair's built in terminal screen.
"Phew... it's pretty humid here, and this isn't even the planet's equator." Marma sighs, wiping sweat from her brow, and gazing over the horizon. She floats next to Ticoga, who stops reading to glance up at her.
"Indeed, likely due to the dense flora." Ticoga surmises. "This planet may be worth quite a bit to settlers and colonizers. I doubt the Saiyan Kingdom would care much for a world like this, with the exception of possibly providing them with a new source of meat to consume."
"Right, so in that regard, should we also consider the capture and transportation of some of the beasts?" Marma asks, tapping on a thin device in her other hand. "We could see a decent share of income from exotic foods as well, now that you mention it."
Ticoga considers Marma's words, and nods.
"Yes, place that on our to do list - if we find a buyer for this world, we may want to move some of the fauna." Ticoga replies. "If the buyers say they want the planet totally cleared, we can take efforts to sell the meats, or sell the animals alive to collectors and biological preservation organizations."
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Post by Typha on Oct 23, 2020 17:32:36 GMT -6
Typha and Yudi were once again adventures across space. Typha did want to stay on Konats but he felt it was still his duty to go out and help people. He could not sit on his hands while people needed his help. Typha and Yudi had landed on a planet called Fress. He had rumors on another planet a group of pirates was on this planet but he didn't sense anyone nor pick up any on his robotic eye. Though it seemed to be a planet with a wild creature and no humanoid presence. Yudi got out of the pod and dusted himself off. "Wow this planet is pretty nice but no one seems to be here. You think someone sent us on a wild goose chase." Typha glanced at Yudi, "It is possible we are going to have to look around and be sure. We cannot take that chance." Yudi nodded as he and Typha began to travel through the dense jungle.
As they walked around though, Typha began to sense a powerlevel. It was very low nothing that he had to worry about but still. Seems someone was here. Yudi put his hand on his Katana. "We been walking so long...we're bound to find trouble right?" Yudi asked. Typha paused. "I think we may have found it." The power that has just been one soon became many. A hoard of wild beasts and a humanoid. Seemed to be some sort of troop. Reaments of the WTF? That was his best guess. "Yudi take care of the beasts if they got hostile." Yudi nodded. Typha walked over standing over the soldier. His robotic eye looked down. "Can I ask what you all are doing here?" Typha asked. The beasts rushed towards them but as they did Yudi drew his sword from his belt. With a few quick slashes, he sent bursts of air knocking them away without hurting them. The beasts quickly got the message and ran off. "Nice." Yudi grinned and turned to face the Ticoga soldier along with Typha.
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Yudi Powerlevel:5,000
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Post by Ticoga on Oct 23, 2020 19:52:11 GMT -6
The soldier, wearing a black battle jacket with purple shoulder pauldrons and thigh guards, looks over at the newcomers. The trooper is not wearing a scouter, and the dark green skin and short black hair suggests that they are a Beppan.
"H-Hey..! You're scaring them off!" the soldier barks as the ogre deters the beasts. "Dammit! How am I supposed to catalog these things if a couple tourists show up and rattle the bushes!?"
The Beppan turns his attention to Typha, and frowns.
"I ain't at liberty to tell you anything." The Beppan replies after a long pause of thought. "I don't even know who you are, and you ain't a local - this planet doesn't have any civilization on it."
The Beppan grumbles to himself, fiddling with a flat device that had been apparently taking photographs of the beasts and vegetation.
"...Ah, blast it, I've got a job to do, and you're getting in the way." The Beppan grunts. He jabs a thumb over his right shoulder. "Three kilometers that way, you'll come up on a big ship. Can't miss it - if you've got questions, ask my employer. I ain't got time to talk with you guys, and you ain't paying me to do so."
The Beppan hovers off the ground, leering at Typha and Yudi.
"Now scram! I got work to do!"
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Post by Typha on Oct 23, 2020 23:20:01 GMT -6
Yudi blinked as the dude yelled at him for scaring the beasts off. "They attacked me what was I suppose to do." Yudi groaned. Typha just laughed. "Sorry about that." Typha was sure he could find more of these beasts but this guy should have been careful to pissing off the creatures. The Beppan though didn't seem to be all that willing to say anything. The Beppan though didn't try to get in their way. He told him if they wanted to know anything that they could head over to a big ship about three kilometers away. Typha nodded and decided to head over there. Especially since he could sense a powerlevel around <50,000> over in that direction. It seemed to be the boss. "Alright thank you to take care." Typha began to walk over away as Yudi grumbled. "That guy was disrespecting you maybe should have done something about that." Typha just shook his head. "I'm not here to bully people weaker than me." Typha had a lot to teach Yudi about using one's power responsibly.
Typha and Yudi flew over and arrived at seeing an Aroscian along with what seemed to his helper. He could not sense her ki so he knew she was probably an android or some alien that could hide her ki. Yudi waved. "These seem to be the boss? He looks pretty strong." Yudi glanced at Marma. Maybe they were going to have to tag team. Though unless this guy was ultra strong Typha should be able to handle him. Typha waved at Ticoga. "Yo, my name is Typha. I came here cause I heard rumors about people of Pirates coming around to take over this peaceful planet. I want to confirm that not the case. I'm assuming that you may be that pirate. As you seem to be the second strongest person on this planet."
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Post by Ticoga on Oct 24, 2020 1:22:15 GMT -6
"Hm..?" Ticoga mumbles, his scouter bleating an alert. His eyes narrow at the reading, which Marma notices.
"Uh... Mister Ticoga? Is something the matter?" Marma asks tentatively.
"It appears as though we are not the only ones drawn to this world." Ticoga replies. He turns in the direction of the reading, and patiently waits for the high power to approach them. "It appears that there is someone on this world who possesses a battle power nearly equal to Queen Kayen."
Marma's eyes widen.
"W-what?! Then what do we do?" Marma implores the Arcosian.
Rather than panic, Ticoga seems rather at ease. He moves his hoverchair to drop down to ground level, and Marma follows. Within minutes, a pair arrive from the treeline. The two arrivals appear to wave at them, making Ticoga smile.
"They appear friendly enough." Ticoga says as they approach. He gets up and hops out of the hoverchair, and lands softly on the smooth grass, clasping his hands behind his back after returning the arrivals' waves. Marma holds up her hand to wave lightly as well, not wanting to be seen as rude. But before Ticoga can introduce himself, the being offers his name, and immediately inquires if they were pirates.
Ticoga smiles friendlily at Typha, and chuckles somewhat at the accusing question.
"Well, isn't that interesting? But, manners are manners; you introduced yourself, and so I shall as well." Ticoga replies, his tone level and calm. "I am Ticoga, formerly of the World Trade Fleet, and formerly a slave of the Noble Clans of Arcose. A pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"Uh... Oh! I-I'm Marma! Pleased to meet you as well!" Marma says, sounding flustered and bowing her head apologetically.
"Now then, introductions have been made - on to your query." Ticoga continues. "I feel as though you are misinformed, Mister Typha. My crew and I are not in fact pirates - that would suggest that we go around killing callously and thieving what we wish. I feel that it is a bit insulting to be given a label so quickly - but given my people's ways, I suppose I will let the misunderstanding go."
Ticoga walks up to Typha, and extends a hand in a gesture to shake hands with Typha. Typha is quite taller than Ticoga, so it may seem silly that he seemed so confident.
"This planet is indeed peaceful - it is also quite ideal for colonization and research." Ticoga explains. "It is a rare planet with an atmosphere that is healthy for many bipedal sentient species, with water above the ground and a healthy growth of flora and fauna. Again, very ideal for those who seek to settle a new world. We are here to catalogue this planet for potential colonizers to review. If the planet is not to be colonized, but researchers wish to study the flora and fauna, we would aim our efforts at the humane capture and transfer of those creatures and flora."
Ticoga glances at the Ogre.
"Ah... I don't believe you gave your name." Ticoga says to the Ogre. "May I ask your name, so as to not leave you feeling ignored?"
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Post by Typha on Oct 25, 2020 12:42:17 GMT -6
Typha arrived and he asked his question. Ticoga seemed fine with answering himself. He was Ticoga formerly of the WTF and even a former slave. Seems he was not a WTF member, at least a member that was working with them. He doubted Ticoga would help the same people who had enslaved people. Ticoga then moved on to explain he was not a pirate. And he took a bit of offense to that. "Well, I'm not accusing you of being a pirate. I am telling you what I heard. And you do get a lot of soldiers so I'm sorry to make you feel that i'm accusing you." Typha bowed his head. Ticoga walked over and offered his hand and Typha nodded and shook Ticoga's hand.
Ticoga then explained what he was actually doing. He was observing this planet. It is a rare planet with many species, floral, and could be a planet where people could live on. He wanted to observe the planet and catalog the planet for colonizers to review the planet. All of this seemed fine so he didn't have to worry. "I see that makes a lot of sense. This is a nice planet. Though I still have some questions on that matter. Afterall, with the fall of the WTF, the rise of the Saiyan Kingdom there is that void there for people. Wanna make sure people who want to colonize this planet are not bad people." Typha laughed a bit as Yudi crossed his arms. Then Ticoga asked for his name as he looked surprised. "Oh..guess I didn't say my name. My name is Yudi. I am the personal guard for Typha. Though not really that good of a guard since he is way stronger than me."
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Post by Ticoga on Oct 26, 2020 19:53:33 GMT -6
Ticoga visibly thinks about Typha's concerns, but can only offer a quizzical expression, but only after offering Yudi a polite nods of acknowledgement.
"To be entirely truthful, Mister Typha, it isn't any business of mine why a people wish to colonize a planet. My organization is non-political, dealing only in the transactions we are paid for." Ticoga replies after some thought. "Whether the buyers are planning to live here, build a temporary base, or strip mine the planet is not my organization's right to question. We locate suitable planets that meet our clients' desires, we collect data on potential worlds, and relay that information to the clients."
Ticoga tilts his head a bit, finding the words he wanted to say.
"Irregardless of the Saiyan Kingdom's rise, and the fall of the World Trade Fleet, planets are in demand." Ticoga continues evenly. "The only restriction I pose on my clients, currently, is that planets we locate and gather information on can neither be already occupied by a civilization, and if they choose a planet we scout, they are to pay us a finder's fee for our time and effort."
The crimson Arcosian shifts on his feet.
"Should the fauna or flora pose a very real threat, we inform them of such." he tells the Konatsian. "If they require our services to pacify a region, or the planet of its most severe threats, we in turn demand a higher price be agreed upon. I understand if some worlds view this as inappropriate work; but it is in fact still necessary work. Otherwise, the only way planets become occupied is through warfare or extermination. My business prevents those possibilities, I assure you."
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Post by Typha on Oct 26, 2020 21:23:52 GMT -6
Typha had to frown a bit as Ticoga explained he didn't much care for what people would do when they colonize this planet. He was apart of an organization about selling planets, he was not there to decide what happened to the planets. If they wanted to destroy this planet then they do just that. Typha shook his head. "I have to disagree with that you should care. This is a wonderful planet to see it stripped away would be a shame and for what? The ambition of people? They are good and bad ways to handle the colonization of a planet. People should take care of the planet they are trying to live on." Guess this would be a philosophical discussion on what to do with this planet. Sure he could attack Ticoga but that would not make him look like a good guy in any light.
Ticoga then went on that even with the rise of the kingdom and the fall of the fleet, planets were needed. The only thing that he restricted people on was they only sell a planet that was not occupied by civilization and they pay a fee to them for finding the planet. Typha tilted his head. "So you're like a planet finder instead of a planet collector like the Fleet?" Typha was not sure what Ticoga job exactly was now? Either way, he seemed to be in the business of selling planets that were not occupied. That was better than the WTF for sure, but he didn't think that was a good deed to just sell a planet to someone and just assume they do good by it. "What's to say that the people you sell it too are people who are going to do good by the sale or you just assuming nor care what someone does with the planet once you find it and move on?"
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Post by Ticoga on Oct 27, 2020 0:11:26 GMT -6
Ticoga shrugs, but smiles all the same.
"You are free to disagree, I will not attempt to sway your belief to the contrary, Mister Typha." Ticoga replies evenly, keeping a friendly tone. "I do not presume to interfere with, or manipulate, the actions of my clients. I am not interested in controlling anything beyond what I have in front of me."
Ticoga clasps his hands behind his back.
"The World Trade Fleet struck planets indescriminately, and preferred to attack worlds already occupied. Doing so provided them with slave labor, and an excuse to destroy potential threats to their authority." Ticoga explains. "In doing so, they also destroyed potential allies, and brought ruin to planets that were already developed. A world like this would be favorable to any kind of society - provided they can breath the air."
Ticoga glances around at the scenery.
"I agree that strip mining the planet would be a waste of a vibrant world such as this, but I am not going to make moral demands of my clients." Ticoga continues. "If they destroy a planet after having just bought it, then that is on their hands, not mine. Whether or not they do good by it, as you put it, is a matter of perspective. What you consider to be an act of evil, may not in fact be evil in the perspective of another civilization. Adding to that, what you consider to be an act of good, of kindness, could be construed as an act of manipulation, of interfering. Your good, may be another being's vision of evil."
Marma watches and listens intently, not wanting to interrupt. Ticoga had not gone into detail many times, but she'd heard this kind of discussion before with him, when the Stargoon Mumbo had that game of questions.
"Once the sale is completed, and we do move on, it is up to the client to do what is necessary for their civilization to thrive." Ticoga continues, now gazing at Typha as though he'd seen him before. "Perhaps the Saiyans will purchase the planet for the purpose of acquiring the fauna as a food source. Perhaps the Namekians will come here to find peace away from the fighting civilizations. Perhaps the humans of Earth will purchase it so they can tear the planet apart piece by piece to feed their industry. It is not my place to determine what a society chooses to do with the planets they buy from my organization - and if I did, I would be accused of trying to rebuild a now defunct and out of date Empire."
Ticoga straightens his posture.
"I have no such aspirations - if you wish to assert control over the actions of others, you will find yourself reviled, and rebuffed by those you seek to control." Ticoga finishes. "I believe in freedom. I have spent my entire life controlled by others - I have no intention of pretending to have a higher moral standing to justify enforcing my will over others. These soldiers work for me so long as they are paid, and are free to leave at their will. Just as my clients are free to do with a planet whatever they wish, once they have paid for it."
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Post by Typha on Oct 28, 2020 10:45:28 GMT -6
Typha listened carefully as Ticoga began to explain himself, first he made it clear he was in no hurry to sway the thoughts of the people he was offering the planet too. He also maneuvered around the fact that he was not doing the same as the WTF, they took over planets people already lived on, he was just doing that for planets without living creatures. While there was a difference, he didn't believe there was as much difference as Ticoga liked to believe. Though he seemed to think that strip-mining the planet would be bad it was also not his business. If they decided to destroy the planet or do 'good' by it was up to the client. What someone would see as good others would see as evil. Once agian that was true but once agian he didn't find it as simple as Ticoga was claiming it to be. Indeed he was a businessman, he didn't want to control what anyone did. Whoever bought the planet could do with as they wished and he believed in that freedom. He seemed to believe that people could do as they please and it was not his place to control the will of anyone.
Typha waited to make sure Ticoga was done before he spoke. "Well, that was a great amount of knowledge I suppose. Though I still have a variety of disagreements with what you had to say. Though I understand your position now. It is a respectable one I suppose but all your obtaining is wealth. I can say from some experience that wealth is not all that valuable. and while you may believe that allowing people the freedom to do as they please with this planet can be seen as a good decision I'd personally disagree. I believe killing is a bad thing in general. Killing this planet ecology just for something like stripping it to its core of resources, for example, would not be an act done in survival it'd be done for greed. Killing to eat is far different than killing for sport, pleasure, revenge, or reward. You become copable in these acts. And while I believe in freedom, it does pose the question of what about those who use their freedom to hurt others. Is that within their rights? I'd assume now yet, would that not be what you potentially doing here if you so recklessly sell the planet and don't consider who would be buying it?"
Typha glanced at Yudi who was just standing there. "Want to say anything Yudi?" Yudi looked up and nodded. "Well, I guess that because you got the power you should use it in a responsible way. While now you may be on the side of neutrality that won't always be the case. There is a lot of people out there good and bad. They will try to pull you one way or another. So eventually, you may be forced to pick a side. Your business will also be forced to pick that side. And where you stand most of those people will not be people with good intentions." Typha nodded. That was good insight from Yudi. It was something he agreed with. Usually, people who desired planets were the saiyan kingdom or some other vile force like the WTF was. Typha turned to Ticoga and Marma. "But I think I've gotten my point across. Your not doing any vile here. I got no reason to try and stop you. So on that front, you don't need to worry." Typha bowed his head. "I don't want to use my power to impose on people either. Even though it'd be easy to do. I don't want to make my strength the reason people stop doing bad. I want to make my words and my heart."
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Post by Ticoga on Oct 29, 2020 15:58:52 GMT -6
Ticoga focuses his attention on each of the newcomers as they speak, showing them that he is listening intently.
"Currency is worth whatever sentient beings say it is worth - and so it will wealth in currency will always be a factor, so long as civilizations exist." Ticoga politely counters. "How one uses that wealth is another matter entirely. I could easily surround myself in meaningless baubles, trinkets, and lavish works. But I've no need to do so. I accumulate wealth for a goal long in the future from now."
Ticoga then shrugs.
"In terms of whether or not I am complicit with the unrelated actions of others, I find that to be an argument of semantics." he continues indifferently. "If we play by that game, then everything you do is a selfish act, for the desire to help others makes you feel as though you have contributed positively to the galaxy and its people. That is a want, no matter how deeply buried in your mind, and not a need. You want to help others, because it makes you feel pride. That is a selfish thing, deep down - but also is a matter of semantics."
The crimson Arcosian then looks between the two.
"And there is no such thing as neutrality - not so long as there are others more powerful than myself. I am, and always will be, a tool for another being to use, whether I know or accept it or not." Ticoga adds. "Until such a day comes that I am too powerful to overcome, I will always be at the yoke of another. Whether that is the Saiyan Kingdom, the Arcosian Clans, or even a being as powerful as yourself. If I accept your words, I would simply be taking your side. One day, I will not take anyone's side but my own. The wars of this galaxy do not concern me, and one day, they will not involve me either."
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Post by Typha on Oct 31, 2020 11:13:07 GMT -6
Typha shook his head at Ticoga as he seemed to not really have much of a morality code. It was all about the current wealth. Whatever someone did with their wealth was not up to him. Typha didn't really understand that type of thinking. Typha didn't want to just wait around and see if people would do good or bad. Typha wanted to stop people from doing bad and bring them onto the right path. Of course, this was all easier said than done. Typha glanced at Ticoga as he then explained if someone complicit with actions they didn't necessarily do, just do then everything he did was selfish. Because he was helping people it did not want, it made him feel good. Because it was a matter of selfish desire. Typha tilted his head at Ticoga. "I never said I was not selfish. But I don't do things because they make me feel good. I do them to redeem myself. But not if any action is selfish or selfless, it is the magnitude of the action along with the action itself." Typha sighed. Getting through to this guy was going to be really hard but he supposed that was part of the process of helping out.
Ticoga also claimed there was no side of neutrality because they were people stronger than him. As long as that was the case then he had no ability to pick aside. Someone stronger can just force him under their yolk. He had to agree with that but that didn't mean you could not be neutral. He was pretty neutral in his own opinion. He didn't side with Earth nor agiasnt Vegeta. Though as time has gone on it seemed that he was slowly being forced to pick a side, considering what had happened on Namek only a few months ago. "I don't believe you're taking my side by accepting my word nor do I suggest doing that. I ain't all-knowing. What I am asking is that you should consider what I have to say. To be entrenched in one mindset will leave you unable to see a more realistic picture of the universe. Perhaps I am too good for this place, that I see too much good where it does not exist. But perhaps you don't see enough of it. To be neutral in all affairs seems to be ignorant. But that is just my position." Yudi let them talk, he was not into these types of talks.
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Post by Ticoga on Dec 31, 2020 1:19:18 GMT -6
Ticoga listens to the being, and offers a polite nod.
"Well, I suppose you have a point in the matter. It comes down to perspective, and life experiences I suspect." Ticoga surmises. "To speak to your supposition regarding my views - I have spent the majority of my life at the yoke of others. I have, and likely always will be, a slave. Unless such a day comes where I am able to free myself under my own power."
Ticoga shrugs.
"I do in fact see the universe differently than you do. You believe in the concept of good and evil, of light and dark - I see those descriptions as excuses for war." Ticoga says in a polite challenging tone. "You say you seek redemption; but also claim to be a being of good intent. Redemption is a selfish, often misunderstood goal. Redemption for one's self should only apply if they were once terrible, and chose to reform themselves. But if one seeks redemption for a perceived failure, that is a goal that cannot be reached."
Ticoga looks up at Typha.
"I look at it like this - to me, true redemption is coming to terms with what did or did not happen, and forgiving yourself for being unable to do anything about it." Ticoga offers. "I once had to kill my own cousin, because his goals would have led to a civil war. And that war would have spilled across the universe, taking countless lives in the process."
Ticoga looks over at his ship and the crew working around it and near the treeline.
"My wealth gives them purpose. It gives them something to do, and to strive for." Ticoga tells Typha. "Instead of being involved in this petty power struggle for the universe between the Saiyan Kingdom and whatever forces seek to challenge them, these two hundred souls fill their time with idle work. They eat well, sleep well, and are paid well. And my wealth buys the food, stocks the storage, and cleans their beds."
Ticoga again looks back at Typha.
"That is my universe. That is my purpose right now - and all I have to do is scout out planets that others may use for colonization." Ticoga finishes confidently. "Beings outside of my influence are not for me to dictate. I have neither the power, nor the interest, to command others how to live, or how to rule. Perhaps to you, that is ignorance. But to me, and to those who look to me for their work and pay, this is the realistic picture."
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Post by Typha on Jan 5, 2021 10:20:03 GMT -6
Typha glanced as Ticoga seemed to be quite hopeless about this situation. He had always been under the thumb of someone or something else. A slave in that regard, whether physically or mentally that seemed to be Ticoga's lot in life. Typha shook his head but kept listening. What he did not expect was Ticoga to challenge his belief in redemption. Ticoga claimed that he could never gain redemption from a perceived failure. He explained that redemption would be coming to terms with what he did or did not do and forgive yourself for not being able to do what you could not do. For the first time in the conversation, Typha looked quite rattled.
Typha kept as calm as composure as possible but as he listened to Ticoga, it faded slightly more over time. "I see, I can't say I agree with that but it is a new way to think of it. I believe in redemption as doing all you can to make up for the wrong you have done. Even if you can never fix it. I can do as much as I want but it may do nothing to heal the wounds I have made. But I don't plan to stop, I don't believe you should lay on your hand for the bad you've done. That just my take of course." Typha took a deep breath. Tioga's way of thinking of it was a way he wished he could think of it, but he could never forgive himself. No matter how hard he fought, no matter how many times he died. No, what he did he felt he needed to do more. But did he? Had he already paid his due times over?
Ticoga moved on to talk about the people working for him. By being out of this cycle he was keeping all these people safe. He was giving them work. He was not getting into power struggles that could lead them to danger. Yet, he was still selling these planets, to people who could do harm to them. Typha considered Ticoga's goal positive in the sense, keeping these two hundred people working but at what cost to many more beings. Should he weigh the two hundred people here more than the potential of this planet. Of course, it was only a chance, maybe the planet got bought by someone with good intentions. He had found good intentions though, were hard to come by in space.
Typha rubbed his head as he thought about what to say next to Ticoga. "You don't want to change anything. I see..well that is your choice. And I don't disagree about it being realistic." Typha sighed, "You don't want to influence the universe as it flows, but you seem to see things you may dislike. Clearly, you believe you cannot change them, which I do think is not an inaccurate summation. As powerful as I am, I cannot change things myself. But if you did have the power too, why would you not change it? And I'm not suggesting you should tell people how to live, but if you find the planet at the end of the day you hold its fate in its hands. Yet, you can choose to sell it to someone you know that will cause it great harm? Is that not something you can't stand for?" Typha really just wanted to get a moral compass on Ticoga, in terms of the argument, Typha was pretty sure he was pretty spent. Ticoga was a pretty logical guy and Typha didn't really have much else to add.
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Post by Ticoga on Jan 5, 2021 12:49:26 GMT -6
Ticoga closes his eyes patiently, and lets out a soft sigh.
"You seem to be rather jaded by conflict, it seems." Ticoga tells Typha, but his tone is kept polite. "The problem with beings like you, is that you believe that those with power should use it for what you call justice. You want to change the galaxy to reflect what you believe is right and wrong. But what you don't understand, is that in order to affect that change, you will have to force your way."
Ticoga tilts his head slightly.
"What difference is there between you using your power to change the galaxy, and someone like Kayen doing so?" Ticoga asks of the being. "In short, there is none. Nothing notable, at any rate. Either way, people will die in droves - be it by your hand or another's. You assume that the galaxy needs to change, to be saved from some terrible threat."
Ticoga narrows his eyes.
"Consider, if you will, whether or not what you seek to change will actually have a positive effect. Say you defeat whatever great evil you likely believe is out there on your path of redemption." Ticoga challenges. "Who is to say that you begin to forget how great your power is, and your actions begin having the opposite effect - that you begin causing chain reactions that lead not to peace, but to greater horrors revealing themselves in the wake of your actions? You may end up creating more potential for destruction than you resolve."
Ticoga closes his eyes.
"Imposing my views on others will do nothing more than cause more destruction - I act in self interest, as do you, and as does all sentient life." Ticoga adds. "Your concerns do not take into account the potential for providing refugees from war torn worlds with a new planet to settle. You automatically assume that anyone and anything I sell these planets to could not possibly be anything other than some militant force, or perceived evil entity. That is a naive, and dangerous assumption."
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