know?”
No one provided an answer, so it was time to vote. Each Senator pressed a button on their personal pad. The Ceremonial Master announced the results, 3 votes for the humans, 4 votes against. Everyone stared at the Ceremonial Master as he started checking to find the missing vote.
Frank stood up. It was time. He looked directly at Korno and said, “I haven’t voted yet. Unlike the other times we have discussed this bill, the information presented by our esteemed guests have made me believe that we need to act. If I vote yes, the bill will partially pass and need a sponsor. Korno, will you personally sponsor the bill?”
Korno immediately answered, “Yes. I will sponsor the bill.”
Frank said, “Then I vote yes. Let me say from this day forward that I am a champion of humans. Let us go together and inform the press.”
Super Figur interrupted, “Wait, how are we going to get the humans?”
Victor answered, “Well, most young humans enjoy playing video games. We could design a game that emulates the fighter training simulator. The game could be designed to make the pilot pass the final examination. We could also add on-line gaming modes. We will then take the 20 top scorers from the video game for the test program.” He neglected to mention that this wasn’t entirely his idea; it had been the plot of a human movie he had recently seen 5 .
Frank asked, “Can you do this?”
Victor answered, “No, I need help. I need someone to redesign the flight simulator to work on human technology. We also need marketing agreements, licensing agreements, patent rights, beam weapons, and a whole host of other things.”
Frank asked, “What do you really need?”
Victor answered, “I really need a technical genius to write the video game and design the necessary hardware interface. I would also need money to hire human law firms to handle all of the other business issues that arise.”
Frank said, “Lorano, could you do it?” This might turn into a wonderful day. Lorano was one of Korno’s fiercest supporters. Getting rid of Lorano for a few months would make Korno upset; and making Korno upset always made Frank happy.
Lorano answered dismissively, “Yes, of course I could reprogram the software. However, if we wanted to do it quickly, I could use help designing the corresponding hardware.”
Now it was Korno’s turn, “I have heard great things about Carank and you recently worked with him aboard the Sunflower . I am sure that he could assist you.”
Lorano responed, “Yes, together we could do it. But that doesn’t solve the money issue.”
Frank asked, “Do the humans still value precious metals like gold and silver?” Victor nodded affirmative and Frank added, “Then take a ton of gold with you 6 .”
6 A metric ton (1,000 kilograms) is worth approximately $38,000,000 USD.
All issues had been resolved and the Ceremonial Master adjourned to meeting. The senators headed down the secret passageway to the main Senate building. Frank had notified all of the major news networks and they were waiting on the steps of the building steps for the big announcement. The senators exited the passageway and met the press. There were over 100 journalists and television personalities. Each had brought a crew and their own set of cameras and lights – hot, bright lights.
The humid senators stood in front of the lights and nearly melted - well, their hair and makeup at least. Korno was especially affected; his hair was an utter mess! It was all up on one side of his head and looked terrible. The on-lookers started giggling at the appearance of the senators, but continued snapping pictures and filming.
Frank still looked terrific. The special hairspray had worked perfectly. He addressed the crowd and used his loud public speaking voice, “I am pleased to announce that a breakthrough has been made on the bill allowing another expedition to Earth to determine whether the humans are still (slight pause)
No one provided an answer, so it was time to vote. Each Senator pressed a button on their personal pad. The Ceremonial Master announced the results, 3 votes for the humans, 4 votes against. Everyone stared at the Ceremonial Master as he started checking to find the missing vote.
Frank stood up. It was time. He looked directly at Korno and said, “I haven’t voted yet. Unlike the other times we have discussed this bill, the information presented by our esteemed guests have made me believe that we need to act. If I vote yes, the bill will partially pass and need a sponsor. Korno, will you personally sponsor the bill?”
Korno immediately answered, “Yes. I will sponsor the bill.”
Frank said, “Then I vote yes. Let me say from this day forward that I am a champion of humans. Let us go together and inform the press.”
Super Figur interrupted, “Wait, how are we going to get the humans?”
Victor answered, “Well, most young humans enjoy playing video games. We could design a game that emulates the fighter training simulator. The game could be designed to make the pilot pass the final examination. We could also add on-line gaming modes. We will then take the 20 top scorers from the video game for the test program.” He neglected to mention that this wasn’t entirely his idea; it had been the plot of a human movie he had recently seen 5 .
Frank asked, “Can you do this?”
Victor answered, “No, I need help. I need someone to redesign the flight simulator to work on human technology. We also need marketing agreements, licensing agreements, patent rights, beam weapons, and a whole host of other things.”
Frank asked, “What do you really need?”
Victor answered, “I really need a technical genius to write the video game and design the necessary hardware interface. I would also need money to hire human law firms to handle all of the other business issues that arise.”
Frank said, “Lorano, could you do it?” This might turn into a wonderful day. Lorano was one of Korno’s fiercest supporters. Getting rid of Lorano for a few months would make Korno upset; and making Korno upset always made Frank happy.
Lorano answered dismissively, “Yes, of course I could reprogram the software. However, if we wanted to do it quickly, I could use help designing the corresponding hardware.”
Now it was Korno’s turn, “I have heard great things about Carank and you recently worked with him aboard the Sunflower . I am sure that he could assist you.”
Lorano responed, “Yes, together we could do it. But that doesn’t solve the money issue.”
Frank asked, “Do the humans still value precious metals like gold and silver?” Victor nodded affirmative and Frank added, “Then take a ton of gold with you 6 .”
6 A metric ton (1,000 kilograms) is worth approximately $38,000,000 USD.
All issues had been resolved and the Ceremonial Master adjourned to meeting. The senators headed down the secret passageway to the main Senate building. Frank had notified all of the major news networks and they were waiting on the steps of the building steps for the big announcement. The senators exited the passageway and met the press. There were over 100 journalists and television personalities. Each had brought a crew and their own set of cameras and lights – hot, bright lights.
The humid senators stood in front of the lights and nearly melted - well, their hair and makeup at least. Korno was especially affected; his hair was an utter mess! It was all up on one side of his head and looked terrible. The on-lookers started giggling at the appearance of the senators, but continued snapping pictures and filming.
Frank still looked terrific. The special hairspray had worked perfectly. He addressed the crowd and used his loud public speaking voice, “I am pleased to announce that a breakthrough has been made on the bill allowing another expedition to Earth to determine whether the humans are still (slight pause)
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