<Snipped quote by Lauder>

I think you may have missed the post I just tagged you in.

Universal translators are allowed, just not fast ones that can translate automatically. The machine should take days or weeks to learn the new language, and can only translate it after it has been learned.

Damn you kids and your fast typing!

<Snipped quote by Hael>

Damn you kids and your fast typing!

You're younger than I am, Lauder.

<Snipped quote by Lauder>

You're younger than I am, Lauder.

You don't know that...

*sends out teenage vibes*

<Snipped quote by Hael>

You don't know that...

*sends out teenage vibes*

*knows you are in highschool*

*is out of highschool*

*is probably older than you*

By the time i finish my own character sheet i'm going to have an essay longer than it about a dozen different technologies i'm curious about xD

<Snipped quote by Lauder>

*knows you are in highschool*

*is out of highschool*

*is probably older than you*

Are you stalking Lauder? C'mon Haelamera, don't be that kind of person...

What a bunch of whippersnappers.

I am the maturest of all you jerkwads.

@Hael So, communication therefore must either be standardized within empires or else individuals must learn numerous languages, aye?

So how would the Namilee react to large bipedal reptiles with a clear carnivorous nature circling them in a non-hostile manner and sniffing?

<Snipped quote by Hael>

Are you stalking Lauder? C'mon Haelamera, don't be that kind of person...

xD She told me she was in highschool! It's not my fault @Lauder can't keep her mouth shut about personal details

<Snipped quote by Shorticus>

So how would the Namilee react to large bipedal reptiles with a clear carnivorous nature circling them in a non-hostile manner and sniffing?

Assuming they meet on land and not in space? Probably by vanishing via their camouflaging technology and trying to evade them before reevaluating their approach with these creatures.

If the Namilee were able to get the "jump," so to speak, they'd probably appear out of nowhere and make their presence known before trying to demonstrate through gesture they have no harmful intentions. They'd probably try to react in a reciprocal manner to the aliens, assuming the aliens weren't displaying clearly hostile behavior. Again: hostile behavior would probably prompt their retreat.

<Snipped quote by Mardox>

xD She told me she was in highschool! It's not my fault @Lauder can't keep her mouth shut about personal details

Well at least you aren't a good enough stalker to realize LAUDER IS MALE.

<Snipped quote by Mardox>

Assuming they meet on land and not in space? Probably by vanishing via their camouflaging technology and trying to evade them before reevaluating their approach with these creatures.

If the Namilee were able to get the "jump," so to speak, they'd probably appear out of nowhere and make their presence known before trying to demonstrate through gesture they have no harmful intentions. They'd probably try to react in a reciprocal manner to the aliens, assuming the aliens weren't displaying clearly hostile behavior. Again: hostile behavior would probably prompt their retreat.

You might want to make sure the camouflaging tech masks scent as well since the Mabronnans have noses to rival bloodhounds.

The Mabronnans would certainly be startled by a sudden appearance. However, it would increase their curiosity greatly and lower the predatory instincts. It is highly unlikely the Mabronnans would be immediately hostile unless somehow angered.

<Snipped quote by Mardox>

xD She told me she was in highschool! It's not my fault @Lauder can't keep her mouth shut about personal details

You know less about me than you know Hael.

<Snipped quote by Hael>

Well at least you aren't a good enough stalker to realize LAUDER IS MALE.

<Snipped quote by Shorticus>

You might want to make sure the camouflaging tech masks scent as well since the Mabronnans have noses to rival bloodhounds.

The Mabronnans would certainly be startled by a sudden appearance. However, it would increase their curiosity greatly and lower the predatory instincts. It is highly unlikely the Mabronnans would be immediately hostile unless somehow angered.

Stop spreading false facts. Chaegonian scum.

<Snipped quote by Mardox>

Stop spreading false facts. Chaegonian scum.

Chaegonian scum? Bah! I am Fascist Ireland's only hope of survival!

<Snipped quote by Mardox>

Assuming they meet on land and not in space? Probably by vanishing via their camouflaging technology and trying to evade them before reevaluating their approach with these creatures.

If the Namilee were able to get the "jump," so to speak, they'd probably appear out of nowhere and make their presence known before trying to demonstrate through gesture they have no harmful intentions. They'd probably try to react in a reciprocal manner to the aliens, assuming the aliens weren't displaying clearly hostile behavior. Again: hostile behavior would probably prompt their retreat.

And what if someone stared at them like they were a piece of merchandise, clearly sizing up all their weaknesses and strengths as one would with a horse? Then asked for a gene sample and to see sketches of their entire biological systems?

Because that's how Xim greet everyone. Until you prove your intelligence, you aren't a person so much as just a wad of raw organic material, which should be refined and modified into a more perfect form.

The Xim have a lot of strengths- they're smarter, stronger, healthier, hardier, and faster than most others- but diplomacy is not one of them.

<Snipped quote by Hael>

You know less about me than you know Hael.

It's a string isn't it?

It's always a damn string.

<Snipped quote by Shorticus>

You might want to make sure the camouflaging tech masks scent as well since the Mabronnans have noses to rival bloodhounds.

Well, that isn't something the Namilee would have prepared yet, though it probably WILL become a part of their stealth technology eventually. But they haven't been hunted by bloodhounds or anything like that, though they certainly know there are predators that rely on their sense of smell...

Also, I should make it clear that this stealth technology only applies to them on a personal level. Their ships can't just POOF. At least, I don't think I wrote it that way, and if I did I'll change it so their ships can't just go invisible.

Their camouflage exists solely to help their people survive on the surface of planets/moons/asteroids.

<Snipped quote by Mardox>

Well, that isn't something the Namilee would have prepared yet, though it probably WILL become a part of their stealth technology eventually. But they haven't been hunted by bloodhounds or anything like that, though they certainly know there are predators that rely on their sense of smell...

Also, I should make it clear that this stealth technology only applies to them on a personal level. Their ships can't just POOF. At least, I don't think I wrote it that way, and if I did I'll change it so their ships can't just go invisible.

Their camouflage exists solely to help their people survive on the surface of planets/moons/asteroids.

You know what else they hadn't prepared for? Being invaded by the X'Cor

<Snipped quote by Lauder>

It's a string isn't it?

It's always a damn string.

How the hell did you know?

<Snipped quote by Shorticus>

And what if someone stared at them like they were a piece of merchandise, clearly sizing up all their weaknesses and strengths as one would with a horse? Then asked for a gene sample and to see sketches of their entire biological systems?

Because that's how Xim greet everyone. Until you prove your intelligence, you aren't a person so much as just a wad of raw organic material, which should be refined and modified into a more perfect form.

The Xim have a lot of strengths- they're smarter, stronger, healthier, hardier, and faster than most others- but diplomacy is not one of them.

As noted previously, a "peace or flight" response is pretty much standard procedure for the Namilee at this point.

If they did not feel immediately threatened by the Xim, they'd probably begin interacting by trying to decipher their language and establish an air of peace. They'd potentially engage in trade, though they may be curious - and cautious - about the Xim's desire to procure samples which would provide them with Namilee DNA. At the very least, they'd want to know the why behind this; but being trusting, there's a fair chance they'd concede, but might ask for similar samples from the Xim.

(After all, why let an awkward and potentially threatening negotiation get in the way of a good experiment?)

But they'd much rather trade information, such as cultural information and scientific learning, especially so they might get an understanding of the Xim's outlook on the galaxy and their technological advancement. Then they'd decide what technologies they're willing to reveal to the Xim, as they'd want to make certain they don't give a race technology too far beyond its present state as that might risk, y'know, more genocide. Again.

I'll talk more about this later. I have to finish an essay.