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Three things.

The first. I'm requesting if you know anyone of our group that was transferred during this mission at any point, whether it was already announced or not, to list them here. If you knew anything about them, particularly unique to them—information, capabilities, whatever—I'd ask you disclose the information, as well. [ he may be able to get the first part, at least, by looking it up but it helps to have confirmation from files that are not documents provided by ALASTAIR. ]

The second. I'd like to know of any of you that are of leadership status back where you come from, particularly if you are responsible for the lives of others. Militarily, politically, socially, whatever. [ not the time to be picky. ]

Lastly, what's the value of a life to you? Both your own and others around you and how far does that value extend? They say there's a time to kill and a time not to kill: what're yours? [ it'd be nice to know who the self-sacrificers are versus the kill-happy. and then everyone else in between. ]

...Allow me to introduce myself, if you don't know me: I'm Date Masamune, a daimyo from the north.

[ yes, he's got a different tone to this from the last time he addressed the network, but the serious nature seems necessary, if not because of the content but because of what they're all sitting in the middle of while they wait to leave chantes. might as well be somewhat productive. ]

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I was the director of a major scientific research organization. Much of my role was overseeing productive research for the future, as well as dealing with the politics of running a major business.

As for the value of a life -- all life has value to it. But the way that value is quantified is different. That is to say not all lives are created equal.

Research for the future? ALASTAIR-like overseeing research? [ he hears major businesss and overseeing research for a future it could be totally similar, he has no idea. but that would be really useful...

damn being pre-1600s... ]

How would you say is the best way to judge the values individually?

No, nothing on that grand a scale. [Not that it would be impossible for him, but it wasn't what he needed for his purposes.] The best way to judge that life, in my mind, is to look at each person and see what they can contribute to society. A meritocracy. Everyone has some worth, some value, to society.

Those with talent and willing to give that talent to the good of society have value. If you're a degenerate who does nothing and has nothing to offer, then I would say your value is a lot lower than others.

[ he can get on board with that. ]

Do you think that could be applied to our situation as being thrown together as a group?

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To a point. I would hope ALASTAIR picked people capable of doing the job, but I would toss them about as far as I can throw them. And while I have a good throwing arm, I don't quite know what I'm tossing in this case.

[ that gets a chuckle from him. ]

Well said!

From what I have seen, most are capable of assisting in the mission skill wise one way or another, but the mentalities severely clash on some.

Yes and that's a huge issue. More than any physicality, we must put aside our pre-conceived notions of these civilizations if we are to interact with them smoothly.

To those not familiar with making such social sacrifice, it can be distressing to do something against one's values.

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