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In the cities of Infrastructure beyond Dalatyr, such as the one which grew around Garrison-4 there were public squares. In these public squares were set up a set of special machines. These included a couple of electric speakers, a white cavas screen held in place on a frame and a special device that had been Fabricated, a projector. Every Saturday, it projected a series of moving images and the speakers spoke with the voice of a member of the Committee (usually Supernova), transmitted from Dalatyr. The messages were about twenty minutes long and were played in the mourning, at noon and in the evening. Usually they spoke of the Committee's various plans and the progress which was being made on them, from the completion of new bridges and railways, figures on grain and steel production, the expansion of cities, major bandits and the completion of various industrial projects. The messages were usually positive and watching them was a popular Saturday activity. Foreign Merchants would often hurry into towns to observe these messages.

Their was a fair amount of interest when they heard that there was going to be a special address on a Wednesday. People wondered what it could be before it was shown on noon.

There was the usual fanfare and then Supernova appeared before them in military uniform.

"People of Infrastructure, I speak as the voice of the voice of the Central Committee. I regret to inform you that we must speak of some most unfortunate developments."

"Over the past thirty four years, we have worked to develop the Coldlands. Our Soldiers forged brought order and peace out of chaos and constant war. In the safety of that peace our labor has begotten a new age of prosperity and wonder. By the honest and honorable toil of the farmer, the miner, the carter, the bargeman, the laborer, the factory worker, the teacher, the Bureaucrat and the Engineer over the course of three short decades and with the Guidance and Tutelage of the Committee created technological marvels which have become the marvel of the world from what was once primitive chaos. And still we continue to strive in concert to move the Great Machine of Infrastructure onwards to grander achievements."

"However, while those beyond our boarders views our achievements with awe and amazement, others view it with a contempt born of arrogance, presumption and envy. The mere idea that Coldland Peasants might have accomplished anything of relevance in this world is to them infuriating. That they might achieve anything in any way which surpassed their own works, unfathomable. But despite their prejudices and fear, they have been confronted with the fact that this has happened. This hatred of theirs' now has come our way in force. I speak of the forces of the Dark Elves."

"Over the last year, we have been working to establish a settlement in a distant land to further our long term plans of Social Progress and Industrial Development. The fleet which carried settlers to this new world was attacked twice by Drow Forces. It is with relief that I assure you that on both occasions our naval forces were able to repel the enemy forces, but it is clear that future attacks are an inevitability. To the Citizens of Infrastructure, know that we are at war."

"Our foe is one that is powerful, dangerous and vile. It is one who desires our enslavement or our deaths. However, we are strong and we stand resolute. It is now time for young men to take up arms and defend our shores from enemy aggression, either as soldiers on land or sailors at sea. We shall bring the force of our industry towards the tasks of providing our forces with proper weapon and equipment, as well as expanding our fleet. However, for most of the population, the work you do as of now is of critical importance and should be continued. Our factories need fuel and our soldiers need feeding. Preforming said duties calmly and competently is what is required of you and we have faith that you shall do just that."

"This will mean regrettable delays to other programs and projects as resources are shifted from more civilian fields to martial production. but with our technological might, we shall hold the line. All invaders are to be repulsed, our efforts shall not be interfered with. At stake is the sum of all we have worked and strived for. However, those efforts which have made us great also make us strong."

"Their delusions of supremacy shall be stamped out by the Great Machine. The Committee has confidence in it, the Committee has confidence in you even when faced with this powerful foe. Hail Infrastructure!"

The crowd which watched had stood in silence as this message was given until the end. Many were stunned, many murmored, but a fair number echoed in support.
"HAIL INFRASTRUCUTRE!"

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In the cities of Infrastructure beyond Dalatyr, such as the one which grew around Garrison-4 there were public squares. In these public squares were set up a set of special machines. These included a couple of electric speakers, a white cavas screen held in place on a frame and a special device that had been Fabricated, a projector. Every Saturday, it projected a series of moving images and the speakers spoke with the voice of a member of the Committee (usually Supernova), transmitted from Dalatyr. The messages were about twenty minutes long and were played in the mourning, at noon and in the evening. Usually they spoke of the Committee's various plans and the progress which was being made on them, from the completion of new bridges and railways, figures on grain and steel production, the expansion of cities, major bandits and the completion of various industrial projects. The messages were usually positive and watching them was a popular Saturday activity. Foreign Merchants would often hurry into towns to observe these messages.

Their was a fair amount of interest when they heard that there was going to be a special address on a Wednesday. People wondered what it could be before it was shown on noon.

There was the usual fanfare and then Supernova appeared before them in military uniform.

"People of Infrastructure, I speak as the voice of the voice of the Central Committee. I regret to inform you that we must speak of some most unfortunate developments."

"Over the past thirty four years, we have worked to develop the Coldlands. Our Soldiers forged brought order and peace out of chaos and constant war. In the safety of that peace our labor has begotten a new age of prosperity and wonder. By the honest and honorable toil of the farmer, the miner, the carter, the bargeman, the laborer, the factory worker, the teacher, the Bureaucrat and the Engineer over the course of three short decades and with the Guidance and Tutelage of the Committee created technological marvels which have become the marvel of the world from what was once primitive chaos. And still we continue to strive in concert to move the Great Machine of Infrastructure onwards to grander achievements."

"However, while those beyond our boarders views our achievements with awe and amazement, others view it with a contempt born of arrogance, presumption and envy. The mere idea that Coldland Peasants might have accomplished anything of relevance in this world is to them infuriating. That they might achieve anything in any way which surpassed their own works, unfathomable. But despite their prejudices and fear, they have been confronted with the fact that this has happened. This hatred of theirs' now has come our way in force. I speak of the forces of the Dark Elves."

"Over the last year, we have been working to establish a settlement in a distant land to further our long term plans of Social Progress and Industrial Development. The fleet which carried settlers to this new world was attacked twice by Drow Forces. It is with relief that I assure you that on both occasions our naval forces were able to repel the enemy forces, but it is clear that future attacks are an inevitability. To the Citizens of Infrastructure, know that we are at war."

"Our foe is one that is powerful, dangerous and vile. It is one who desires our enslavement or our deaths. However, we are strong and we stand resolute. It is now time for young men to take up arms and defend our shores from enemy aggression, either as soldiers on land or sailors at sea. We shall bring the force of our industry towards the tasks of providing our forces with proper weapon and equipment, as well as expanding our fleet. However, for most of the population, the work you do as of now is of critical importance and should be continued. Our factories need fuel and our soldiers need feeding. Preforming said duties calmly and competently is what is required of you and we have faith that you shall do just that."

"This will mean regrettable delays to other programs and projects as resources are shifted from more civilian fields to martial production. but with our technological might, we shall hold the line. All invaders are to be repulsed, our efforts shall not be interfered with. At stake is the sum of all we have worked and strived for. However, those efforts which have made us great also make us strong."

"Their delusions of supremacy shall be stamped out by the Great Machine. The Committee has confidence in it, the Committee has confidence in you even when faced with this powerful foe. Hail Infrastructure!"

The crowd which watched had stood in silence as this message was given until the end. Many were stunned, many murmored, but a fair number echoed in support.
"HAIL INFRASTRUCUTRE!"

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