Legislator Nakahara: Let us transition to the next germane topic of discussion. Dr. Liang, do you possess any commentary on the BBB’s use of Trattorian Recovery Forces?
Dr. Liang: Despite our reservations on providing the Armed Forces with Trattoria’s advanced technology, the anomalous threats that the BBB and its TRFs face is far greater than that posed by other star nations. Thusly, the equipment provided to them is adequate for the task, with the additional proviso that they are supervised and controlled directly by the Science Department rather than by the Armed Forces leadership.
Legislator Chang-Park: We don’t care what technology you give the TRFs—we care more about how you violated national sovereignties and the Legislative War Authorization Act numerous times. You deployed TRFs to targets in foreign nations without the advice and consent of either the Foreign Relations Department or the Legislative Committee on Foreign Relations, seriously endangering our political standing in the international community. We also learned about what shenanigans ensued before the Seven-Hour War—Procedure Aria constitutes grave treason against the Trattorian state. I hope you realize the gravity of the situation here, Dr. Liang.
Legislator Gudiseva: And then there’s the use of this—General Axelrod. Hundreds of minifig rights violations, brutal murders, billions of dollars of collateral damage.
Legislator Charron: His methods are inefficient, wasteful, and utterly inconsiderate of the value of Trattorian property. The committee cannot believe you would go to these lengths.
Dr. Liang: But he was effective. As was the rest of the TRFs, and the BBB as a whole. Yes, we had a breach of secrecy and a breach of containment, we’ve had breaches in our mandate, but ultimately, Trattoria still remains despite the many anomalous threats that have tried to effect otherwise.
Legislator Nakahara: Dr. Liang, please return to your seat.
Dr. Liang: What do you...politicians, know of what lurks in the BrikVerse? How many of you have the physics and math background necessary to understand the Theory of Everything and its ramifications? Sure, you all have doctorates, but I’m smarter than any of you. I’m smarter than any one. This entitles me to make the best decisions for Trattoria.
Dr. Nakahara repeatedly bangs her gavel.
Legislator Nakahara: Dr. Liang, I am banging my gavel. This is a strong sign for you to return to your seat.
Dr. Liang: These democratic institutions have thus far existed at my pleasure and patience, both of which have now come to an end.
Legislator Nakahara: Explain yourself, Dr. Liang!
lol j/k
