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First Talosian on November 3, 2006 - 1:07pm

To the human Cry Wolf:
I am unversed in variants of human humor so do not know if the question you pose is serious, but I will respond

I cannot divulge how we power our ships but it is beyond your capabilities - if I explained it, you would then be in a worse situation because your governments would allocate immense resources towards the 'next frontier' when they are terrestrially needed
On Talos licenses are in the public domain. We have a market system for high luxury goods but a distribution system for basic needs.
would you be happier if you were very rich or ruled the world?

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Euan Mearns on November 3, 2006 - 1:26pm

Hey Talos, I think we've got off on the wrong foot here. You got divulge your energy source or we'll nuke you. Even though we can't see your ship we'll just let rip over the whole of Latin America.

So come on, how do you power your ship - I'll cut you in on the deal - how's 20% sound? With all that extra cash you could start a great black market in luxury goods back home - get all the best birds. I also find your tone a bit patronising - how do you know we wouldn't be able to master your technology, we've done a pretty darned good job here on Earth so far without you help.

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JeffreyET on November 3, 2006 - 6:36pm

Hail Ember,
May I ask 2 questions:

Do you suppose DreamGrubs would survive a nucular(sic)exchange?

Are you familiar with the Earthling Roger Waters & his musical work "Amused to Death"? Seems like you might find it interesting. Or perhaps he has been to Talos 4.

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