28th Lie, Video

[plays_with_dolls]

[Boyd is standing behind his desk at Rossum HQ, a fantastic view of city visible through the window behind him.]

I want to announce that as of Monday August sixth, Rossum and Global Protection Services will no longer be doing any business with any current, or future signatory to the ImBargo Act. All current leases and licenses for Rossum devices, technology, medicine, and research will be terminated. Furthermore companies that do business in these countries that license Rossum technology will not be allowed to use, or supply that technology withing the borders of those countries. I am also withdrawing any and all funds we have invested in the infrastructure of these nations. If I as a person am not welcome on their shores then I will not allow them to benefit from the hard work of my employees, or my money.

I am aware this will negatively affect many people and for that I am sorry, but because these nations refuse to extend to us a basic human right and seem to view us as a threat, I feel I have no other option. It is only one short step from banning us from their territory to seizing our assets and I will not endanger my people, or my company by leaving open facilities in places I think that could happen. If and when these nations change their minds and attitudes toward ImPorts I will be happy to reopen business with them.

I would also like to ask all other business owners, ImPort and Native, to join me in this boycott. Together we might be able to convince them of how wrong this Act is. Thank you.

[Later on in the evening this message is released to all major new outlets.]

Comments

[voice, encrypted]

[trueltning_fury]

I will leave the politics to you, and others more experienced and capable in handling them. I am the rook to be moved on the chessboard, not the king, in those situations.

The first thing that needs to be done is to verify whether Vulcanus actually has devices that can scan and identify Imports. The entire progression of strategy hinges on whether or not that is a fact.

[voice, encrypted]

[plays_with_dolls]

Then that's the task I'll leave to you. Hopefully the native agents will be able to turn something up without us having to risk anyone being exposed by infiltrating one of these countries to test that theory.

If that's what you need to do though, I'll do everything I can to make sure you succeed.

[voice, encrypted]

[trueltning_fury]

[snort] I stand out far too much, even if I attempt to wear civilian clothing. A better test would be running through someone entirely nondescript, someone who passes well as a native and isn't heavily known outside our network. If no one makes an attempt of their own volition, I will look around for someone willing to be recruited for a test.

Here's hoping the native agents can take a crack at it so we don't have to resort to that.

[voice, encrypted]

[plays_with_dolls]

I don't expect you to do everything personally General, but the attitude is appreciated. Sometimes I know the best thing is to trust your judgement in getting the right people in the right place and that's exactly what I'll be counting on with this operation.

[voice, encrypted]

[trueltning_fury]

Mm. Your confidence is appreciated.

[voice, encrypted]

[plays_with_dolls]

I only select people if I think they can handle the job and you haven't given me a single reason to believe other wise about you. I know you know what you're doing. Micromanaging would only hurt things.

[voice, encrypted]

[trueltning_fury]

Then I will continue to work to live up to your expectations, sir.

[voice, encrypted]

[plays_with_dolls]

I know you will and thank you.