[6.1.5] Would you kill him? - Recursion - 11/14/06

**The_Oracle**

People want power. It's been that way for a long time, as far as I can tell, and I don't expect it will change any time soon. The Matrix was supposed to keep people from getting power--real power--but then we had to throw the 1% wrinkle in, and here we are. Is it worth it? The 1%, the One--they were all supposed to stop deaths, stop the killing. Oh, not of the 1%, of course--they were written off anyway--but the other ninety-nine. But nowadays we have things like code bombs and super-powered Unlimit killing bystanders left and right. Oh, sure, they get taken care of eventually, but other problems will come along in the same way.

The Machines think they can fix the problem by getting more control. But the more you prevent people from getting power, the harder they'll try. What can we do? None of the obvious paths seem possible: remove the power, remove the people, or change the people. Can we do any of those? Should we? Boy, this is a real stumper.

NightTrace

Its times like this....that I remember the words that were taught to me long ago.

Kill them all, let their god sort them out. Everyone is given the choice, but as its said, every choice has consequence. Now, people want to overstep bounds.....they think its their right to do so. Thats all well and good...except I have a rifle, and a whole team of people with rifles, that say you cant.

My purpose is like that of the bayonet.

KILL KILL KILL

**Cervacius**

Hmm, interesting. The Oracle doesn't think Anome will live much longer. I wonder how it will end.

I wonder if she knows.

To every answer, there seem to be more questions.

**Nephilix**

There is always a time for action, a time to right wrongs. And sometimes that involves killing. But to be honest, for personal reasons, I think Anome deserves more than a simple killcode. But it is far out of my right to say that is worth the risk of more lives. So whatever needs to be done, will be done by someone eventually, regardlesss. And Anome will be stopped, as he should have realized as soon as he used that vial. And from there, I'd bet not even the Oracle is sure.

**Nicksie**

Wow congratulations on meeting the Oracle!! (and getting those cookies SMILEY )

That was really neat!

**nubious81**

i dunno if its just me or did she hinted that there are more things to worry bout than killing anome? like something more powerfull? or am i just over reading

NightTrace

I dont know...maybe the General? You know....the guy thats been in the shadows trying to play puppet master since the beginning? The one that I've been told is not a priority since he decided to disapear.

**Mithuial**

I don't think she is talking about something more powerful. At least, not in the same sense as the destructive power that Seraph was talking about.

**ManicV** · 11/15/2006 23:25:15

The Oracle practicing Socratic Method? She's usually on the receiving end of the questions.

Glad to know I don't have her completely figured out just yet. SMILEY

**Asa**

That was such a cool event.

Just a couple of people, no spam, and humble enough not to think that they know everything. Made it alot easier to read too.

I'm sure two people just had their best day in MxO ever.

**Fen**

See that little level 6 guy? I will guaruntee that he'll be with MxO for some time now. Stuff like this really shows off how special this game can be.

**HighAngel_Recursion**

ah an event like that reminds me when Ghost whispered me for a special mission when I was in Zion that loong time ago. That was cool, but this was soo much better Seraph and Oracle SMILEY

**Archangel**

The best part...after it was over, that little level 6 joined my faction.

But honestly, Nephilix, I'm so jealous of you guys. I've wanted a chance to speak to the Oracle in a smaller meeting for a long time. Never once have I came close.

Congrats.

**GamiSB**

NightTrace wrote:

I dont know...maybe the General? You know....the guy thats been in the shadows trying to play puppet master since the beginning? The one that I've been told is not a priority since he decided to disapear.

Best do some more research. Cuse in the other thread she already said that The General aint what shes worrying about now.

**ShiXinFeng**

The emphasis is on power: who wants it and who has it.

She alluded to the fact that, right now, the Machines have the power. And want more. She also practically came out and said that the Machines solution, killing Anome , may not be the best solution. Or the right solution.

Perhaps she wants us to remember our humanity and compassion?

((Wow. Never before have I heard of such an intimate meeting for operatives. What an honor for Nephillix and Gladius! And well played, you two. The proper amount of respect and RP, and you let the Oracle talk instead of doing all the talking yourselves! Awesome.

Many things were revealed during this session, now we just need to sort them out.))