Interstellar Relations, Monday, 6th period

[hera-rises.livejournal.com]

The desks have been separated from their usual formation into three groups, each one labelled. To the far side of the room four desks are set aside, marked "Manticore"; in the center, "Twelve Colonies"; and closest to the door, "Earth." The sign-in sheet is on the desk. Only this time, aside from simply providing a place for the students to sign in, it also provides the role each student will play:

Manticore
Isabel (Monarch)
Peter (PM)
Luke (Military/Intel)
Carmela (Lords/Commons)

Colonies
Elizabeth (President)
Cally (Quorum)
Anders (Military/Intel)
Naomi (Press/Media)

Earth (U.S.)
Altman (President)
Parker (Secretary of State)
Schrodinger (Military/Intel)
Ray (Congress)

Press
Rory

As the bell sounded, signaling the beginning of class, Laura regarded the students with a wry smile. "Today, we begin looking at how everything fits together -- with systems that likely will never have contact with one another. Each of you has a role assignment. Your first order of business, in each cell, will be to allocate the budget accordingly. I'll collect these once you've completed them, and they will set the pace for how quickly -- or slowly -- you react to variables. Manticore and the Colonies," she said, holding up a sheet, "you'll use this sheet." She held up a different sheet, looking to the U.S. representatives. "Earthers, you'll be using this sheet.

"Rory, you'll be our resident free-agent. You'll be covering major developments across all three -- sort of like a cable news network."

She lowered the sheets and placed them on the desk behind her. "Now, get acquainted and get started. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them. I'll try to play any additional roles you find you need as the simulation progresses."


[OCD threads coming up. Again, extended slow play due to the late post and holiday.]

Comments

Sign-In

[hera-rises.livejournal.com]

A note at the top of the sheet says, "Anyone having any troubles with their assignment should see the professor."

Re: Sign-In

[the-right-ray.livejournal.com]

Ray Kowalski

Re: Sign-In

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

S.T. Anders

Re: Sign-In

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel Evans

Re: Sign-In

[once-a-king.livejournal.com]

Peter Pevensie

Manticore

[hera-rises.livejournal.com]

For discussions in the Manticoran cell.

Re: Manticore

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel took her seat and tried to look regal.

Re: Manticore

[once-a-king.livejournal.com]

Peter bowed formally to Isabel before taking a seat to her right. "Your Majesty."

Re: Manticore

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel started to nod back and then stoppped. "Oh no, wait a second. I think we need to switch roles here. You're the experienced one!"

Re: Manticore

[grenfelzer.livejournal.com]

Carmela looked over the sheet with a thoughtful frown. Math? So not her strong point.

The Colonies

[hera-rises.livejournal.com]

For discussions in the Colonial cell.

Re: The Colonies

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Anders sat and waited for his group, looking far too perplexed, yet amused, at being designated military/intelligence.

Because seriously. That was so the farthest thing from what he would ever be cut out to do.

Re: The Colonies

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

"Military, huh?" Cally teased.

Re: The Colonies

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Anders made a face at her. "Apparently class today involves a little bit of comedy."

Re: The Colonies

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth grinned at him as she took her seat. "Intelligence, huh, Anders?" she asked.

Re: The Colonies

[ktarian-wildman.livejournal.com]

Naomi saw her assignment as being press/media. It was definitely something that she hadn't covered before.

Earth/U.S.

[hera-rises.livejournal.com]

For discussions in the Terran cell.

Re: Earth/U.S.

[the-right-ray.livejournal.com]

Ray took his spot and prepared to be Congress.

Re: Earth/U.S.

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

Teddy took his seat next to Ray and thought Presidential thoughts. Most of which included a big red button and jelly beans.

He was in a weird mood.

Sidebar Discussion

[hera-rises.livejournal.com]

Need to make some deals under the table? This is probably the place to do it. Or it may be the place to discuss who was seen getting stood up most recently at Ching Tai...

Re: Sidebar Discussion

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth approached Laura after class, holding a note. "I'm sorry for missing class last week," she said, handing the note across. "I managed to come down with the flu."

Re: Sidebar Discussion

[hera-rises.livejournal.com]

Laura smiled and waved it off as she stuffed a folder back into her briefcase. "It's okay. We all get sick once in a while -- even the TA."

[Sorry about this, but consider Liz covered. Am glad to be back home!]

OOC

[hera-rises.livejournal.com]

I'll be popping on and off as "family time" and DH's Civilization IV addiction allows.

Re: OOC

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Civilization is an evil, evil game. My spouse is addicted as well.

Re: OOC

[demonbelthazor]

Ooooh, I love Civ!