Science and Expedition

Japuile

"Each research unit contains a supercomputer, albeit on a smaller scale, which is much slower and less powerful compared to land-based computers. The aforementioned underwater vessel conducted numerous scans and processed them into multiple files—mathematical data, scientific recordings, and other data, of which even I have little knowledge. Later, these files were transferred to 'Le Maître des Calculs,' which processed everything you see before you, dear representative."

Baronet Aimeri Borde looked at the simulation himself, unable to believe his eyes. Few people have the opportunity to witness the work of the supercomputer, which is currently the best in the entire Grand Duchy. He then pushed the tablet aside, looking into the representative's eyes.

"Shall we eat something? Unfortunately, I haven't had the time for a proper meal since morning, as I've been analyzing all the data to prepare for our meeting."

To order food, one needs to place an order using the tablet on the wall, which appeared upon hearing about food. It's quite large and has many pictures because all living organisms 'eat with their eyes,' to be honest.

Arcy

"Ah, i see. Many supercomputers."
She seems to be aimlessly observing the simulation too on the tablet, before being asked if she wanted to eat.

"Ah- oh, food? I don't have the stomach to eat seafood, as you could probably guess."
Scrolling though the menu, there's also some food she can eat.
"Hmm, A nice plate of Penne Arrabbiata would do. Along with cordon bleu topping with blue cheese inside. Now i wonder what you would eat?"
She puts down the tablet, onto her personal mini-walker bot with the tray attachment
"No, i'm ok with seeing other people eat seafood. I just can't do it myself."

Japuile

"I would love to eaat you, but judging by your beauty, I think I'm at a disadvantage position already."

He said half-seriously, gently winking at the CUC representative, hoping she wouldn't take offense—according to some of his friends, his flirting skills were as good as hugging a cactus. But he trusted his confidence.

"I'll have the grilled salmon with pineapple and a mango smoothie; I think it will be an interesting combination."

After about 10 minutes, small robo-waiters brought the dishes for the two representatives. Baronet's plate had a large grilled salmon surrounded by slices of fresh pineapple,

Arcy

The representative is speechless at the attempt. She just sits there, unable to say anything back. Even after her meal arrives, a dozen more awkward minutes pass before she finishes up on her meal and can say something.
"...Well, anywho, now that the base's location is discussed..."

She signals for her walker bot to come over. it waddles over, making cute metallic stomps and piston hisses as it goes along. It stops net to her, and her tablet is handed to her with a small robotic claw arm.
"Now, we talk about cost. And also, permits for the facility. I think the Emperess can give you special permits and whatever to make the base legal but the cost? Well, i'm uncertain about it."
"Raw materials cost is subsidized a bit, but it's the mostly dependent on labour and the weather."

Japuile

Baronet Aimeri Borde considered his attempt at courting as successful as stopping a ship on a rocky seabed without damage. He turned pale, feeling bad that his flirtation might have hurt the woman. He heard her speaking, but he couldn't respond.

"Costs are not an issue because my Cabinet has been raising funds for this project for several years. If it is easier, construction can take place on land – it does not matter to us, as we trust your expertise and technical thinking."

Baronet Aimeri Borde took out a rose made of oriper (soft paper), the rose is blue – symbolizing sadness, loss, or regret over something.

"Please accept this blue rose as an apology. Oriperia is the art of folding objects from soft, colored paper. It is a truly personal art form, allowing one to speak without words..."

Arcy

"Costs are not an issue... No, underwater's faster, we don't have to move a whole building down . . ."
She takes the origami rose into her arms

"Rose... so vibrant and blue..."
She admires it's craftmanship, before looking back to him
"What's this supposed to mean?"

Japuile

Baronet Aimeri Borde seemed to lack the courage to speak. He closed his eyes and tried to find the right words in his thoughts. Then he gently exhaled and opened his eyes, looking at his interlocutor.

"I wanted to apologize for my attempt at flirting. I did not mean to offend you or your dignity. I need...I need to work on this."

Arcy

"Oh... i see..."
Small pause
"I forgive you. It's eh... shocking, to say the least for me..."
Long pause. She leans back and takes a long breath.
"...Can we move on, back to the deal? I'm not enjoying this awkward silence..."

Japuile

Sunflower of Conversations Grew Up

Baronet Aimeri Borde and a representative from CUC had a more down-to-earth conversation over the delicious cuisine of an underwater restaurant. The air was slightly humid to keep the representative's skin from drying out. They managed to discuss the details of the underwater research station in the Golden Sea. The conversation was long, but it was accompanied by exquisite cuisine - fresh ingredients prepared to order, with nothing made in advance.

Beginning of the Underwater Research Station Construction

The Grand Duchy of Japuile appointed two representatives for the construction - Oceanic Engineer from the Military Academy of Sciences Rodolphe LeMahieu and the Forge's Son "Ocean Wave". Both were dressed in specialized suits for working under high pressure. The scientist wore the "Océan" suit, an exoskeleton made of graphene-reinforced steel alloy. The suit included its own lighting system and an advanced air filtration system to ensure the best survivability on a single oxygen tank. The helmet was the command center of the entire unit - it contained a communication system and its own artificial intelligence, which provided scanned information from the surroundings or from satellite access. The Forge's Son "Ocean Wave" wore a special armor for underwater operations, which had a propulsion system in the legs - an underwater scooter with great propulsion power. However, the Forge's Son's armor was heavy.

As reported by Crown Royal press, several research submarines (exactly three) surveyed the area before the construction of the Étoile Marine Research Station began. They examined both the seas and nearby settlements to gather necessary ecological data and maps. To welcome their future neighbors, the Japuileans sent several gifts. To Nemo, they sent a communication and information booth (CaIB) encased in glass designed to withstand high pressure. To read news or view messages, one must put their hands into gloves and use the touchscreen. The booth is powered by a small device on top, which generates power from ocean currents.

All communications and tutorials on how to use the CaIB are in the national language of Crown Royal. Korolya received an identical booth - it includes the latest issues of several newspapers and the possibility to learn the Japuile language in writing. Both booths lack speakers to minimize the number of components that could break down.

Arcy

The CalB's were alien to the residents of Nemo. But since they know of all the things happening above the ocean, they reluctantly accepted it. The baroness of Nemo proudly unveiled it to her subjects, and eh... it was received coldly. There was not much applause, and there was no boos either. Just a new cool thing in their small and vibrant undersea world. However, in Korolya, the booths were well-received and got a round of applause when acting regent Heisse Korolya unveiled it at the pier.

Compared to the Japulieans in their "Océan" suits, the local shorks glow in more vibrant colors. They don't look different from their Korolyan counterparts, other than the fact they glow very brightly underwater. The town inside a castle being so underwater was unexpectedly full of color. The locals begin helping in, along with using golems made of sea rocks to clear an area for the new marine base.

Japuile

Scientific Curiosity, Military Readiness

Oceanic Engineer Rodolphe LeMahieu dedicated part of his free time to getting to know the residents of Nemo, a town that would have close and constant contact with the Étoile Marine Research Station. He communicated with them using a built-in translation device in his suit, helping them understand how the CaIB works and how to use its features, such as inserting hands into gloves. He also learned that the residents of Nemo could read the screen despite emitting their own natural light.

Meanwhile, the Forge’s Son "Ocean Wave" focused mainly on the construction. He assisted wherever physical strength was needed for lifting or moving heavy objects. He participated in building the ground floor, which included the observation dome with a beautiful 360-degree view. He also acquired his military equipment - a specially modified minigun designed to work well underwater. Security is necessary for the construction, even in civilized waters.

A Delicious Snack for Workers

Japuilean Fried Parrot is one of the few private companies that survived the energy crisis thanks to innovation - they were among the first to use low-efficiency renewable energy. The company reduced to a single fast-food restaurant where food was ordered in advance and customers waited for the parrot meat to become crispy and tasty. Since then, everything has changed - the company regained its locations and is now trying to introduce its products to other countries' markets.

JFP decided to test the market in Crown Royal, where an underwater research base is being built for scientists from the Grand Duchy of Japuile. Wherever citizens of the Grand Duchy go, there will be a demand for juicy parrot or chicken. Researchers learned that parrot meat is not suitable for the native residents of Crown Royal, so Menagment of JFP decided to create the first series of juicy chicken. In containers purchased on-site, they sent 10 containers of Japulean Royal Chickens, enough for about 50 people.

Arcy

Japuile

[Economic reforms]

That took a long while. To break down what happened between the creation of the three acts made in
[ https://sparkalia.com/d/281-crown-royal-happenings/12 ], some chaos broke out.

First, was the voting for the Korolya Deisolation Act. The Commons Parliament room was sunken into constant back and forth regarding foreigners, foreign companies, bad people from the outside. The infamous metal chair on row 4 aisle 5 was used again, delivering four near-fatal blows to northern parliament members and breaking a few bones. As usual, the politician that did it got apprehended by Crown Grenadier shorks. When voting resumed the next day, it was peacefully passed, with 76% of the 12,500 seat parliament saying 'Yes' and 21% saying 'No', with the remaining not answering either because they were not there, or in the ER.

On the 3rd of Lux, the Korolya Deisolation act was put into play, and the first thing done with the act was give the fast food chain Japulie Fried Parrot [JFP] the clearance papers to begin operations in the Crown. With the deisolation act out of the way, more discussion will be underway for the Korolya Foreign Companies Act, which will properly regulate foreign companies, and outline the do's and dont's.

Arcy

Scientific Curiosity, Military Readiness

Rodolphe found that most of the people down here glow, as bright as a flashlight. Some are less bright and unfortunately some are far brighter. The shorks seem to be warming up to the idea of using a CalB, so more shorks gather around him to see how it works.

The Forge's Son found a lot of opportunities to help the shorks, mainly with items that weigh tons. Helping out with the construction, he gains some good credibility in the town. The shorks didn't bother asking about the minigun, assuming it to be some advanced scanning thing.

A Delicious Snack for Workers

Well, obviously the sharks can't eat the JFP underwater. So they set up some tables in the already-dry sections of the marine base, and did a taste test. Nearly all the shorks down here never tasted chicken, so it tasted completely different to the seaweed and variety of crabs and fish they eat. It ran out shortly, and now the shorks want more.

TEW meanwhile is preparing something. . .

Japuile

Sealed Construction of the Underwater Station

The Forge's Son "Ocean Wave" decided to satisfy his colleagues' curiosity during a break. He warmed up his minigun for a few seconds before pulling the trigger. The bullets struck a large rock with immense speed and kinetic force. Initially, the impacts caused minimal damage, but within seconds, the rock's interior was exposed, scattering fragments across the area. After this demonstration, everyone seemed more dedicated to their work, even though he didn't mention that his magazine was empty and he was awaiting a replacement.

With additional and occasional assistance from the Forge's Son, they managed to seal the second floor, allowing the full station crew, mainly scientists, to move in. Communication is handled by a professional linguist from the Red Rose Society, which specializes in the study and research of languages across Sparkalia. As a result, communication between CaIBs was enabled, allowing messages to be relayed from one CaIB to another through the main computer. The upcoming CaIB 2.0 will feature direct messaging between booths. Currently, the third and final floor is nearing completion.

Delicious and On-Site

Japuilean Fried Parrot was thrilled about expanding its fast-food restaurant reach. They introduced the "Moonpool Restaurant" on social media. The post featured an image showcasing a sealed metal-glass structure with an open water area in the middle where diners can view marine life or watch boats docking. The Moonpool prototype aims to provide accessibility even underwater for marine vessels, although submarines must park at a safe distance. The service will ensure that everyone can order and enjoy their meals.

Regarding ingredient transportation, some will be imported, while others will be grown on-site, either on land or on "floating farms" – another innovative idea by JFP. All ideas, plans, and concepts are constructively discussed with TEW. They will also explore the possibility of growing spices, potentially unique ones, to add original flavors.

Arcy

Sealed Construction of the Underwater Station

The minigun cracking the rock, and revealing it's unbelievably bright light blue and green core of crystals made the shorks feel a bit unsafe aorund the Forge Son. Nevertheless, the curiosity is answered, and the work continued on. It went faster as less stuff was needed for the third and final floor.
With all the new scientists at the base, the shorks and the scientists begin to interact. Mostly with the CalB and the linguist. Turns out, the language down here is almost a thousand years behind the Crown, so it feels like talking to a shork from before Emperess Kohl's reign. It's a good thing it's sort of similar to the Crown's current language, only difference is tone and some words falling in and out of use between centuries.

Delicious and On-Site

The new Japulie Fried Parrot moonpool was set up in-between the town of Nemo and the capital of Korolya. Located near some large coral reefs and being only 100 meters below the surface, the town of Moria with around 50,000 people is the first recipient of JFP
[the town is definitely not a Jojo reference]
The moonpool was well received by the town, as it gives a nice view of the coral reefs. The food was also nice. Something to note is it also attracted a lot of fish from the coral, to the point where the support legs of the moonpool start being colonized by local coral, and fish swim around it for crumbs of fried chicken.

Japuile

Crystal Curiosity

The Forge's Son "Ocean Wave" reported the discovery of unusually bright crystals to his superiors using a secure network. His superiors were intrigued enough to send a research submarine, officially supplying the underwater station with samples to be examined away from prying eyes. The Forge's Son, along with another Forge's Son, carefully transported the fragmented crystal to the submarine, which then departed as if nothing had happened.

The Forge's Son "Ocean Wave" was subsequently assigned permanently to the Étoile Marine Research Station to protect the scientists. This assignment also allowed for data collection on how the armor performs during extended underwater stays, which could prove beneficial in the future.

The research station began conducting its first studies on the fauna and flora from nearby territories that had been transferred there.

The Beginning of Something Delicious

The first Japuilean Fried Parrot fast-food restaurant is enjoying a good influx of customers. However, the manager noted that a larger restaurant could generate greater profits. Despite this, the management temporarily halted the ambitious manager's plans to expand, citing concerns for the coral reef. They did, however, engage in pleasant discussions with local governments about curbing foreign competition in the area—only foreign, not local.

The first chicken farms have started operating on dry land. Plans for floating farms have been postponed until the underwater clientele is more established and located further from the shores.

Arcy

Crystal Curiosity

The research station would find that the flora and fauna in the general vicinity of the town of Nemo is colorful and bright, but not as bright as artificial lights. Nearly everything has color and glows, even the castle and buildings, as they are wrapped around in what seems like many species of marine wall-climber plants with an endless number of flowers that glow in all colors. The sea floor was not as barren as it usually was, rather, more sea plants dot the landscape. It all felt like it was night on the surface, if you omit the trees being replaced by seaweed vines and the pressure of being a kilometer below the surface. Even the sea above glows with stars of their own, but these 'stars' are usually larger sea animals floating a hundred meters from the seabed, who also glow.
The glowing crystal has anomalous properties, containing an unusually high amount of mana. Other than that, it's a pretty normal geode with a circumference of 0.5 m.

The Beginning of Something Delicious

After some back and forth with JFP, the Crown greenlights the construction of four JFP franchisees in the capital of Korolya, as a test to see of the people would be very interested or not at all. Because the Korolya Foreign Companies act had not been passed yet, JFP technically is the only foreign competition, for now.

The first chicken farm is a regular chicken farm in Crown standards. It's a 400 hectare free range farm that had recently bought around a million chicken from local farmers. Seeing as it's still buying grain from local farmers, who have a lot of surplus grain, the Crown deems it as working with the local people. Concerns regarding the foreign farm outcompeting the local farms came into question, but the Crown reassured the people that it only supplies JFP.