TA48

==Chapter 48 - The Armada==
Unity City
Sol Star System Star System
Wolf Empire
3170
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[Real-Time HPG Communications with Tharkad...]
"They went for it?" asked Trillian Steiner-Davion
The Archon looked surprised on the holostage.
"Yeah, The Sea Foxes offered a 'test of strategic acumen and leadership'.  We negotiated for about three hours, and it's going to take the facility staff about twelve to reconfigure the field, but it's basically Winterite Team-Chess, only everyone will be playing in the same room as their opponents instead of being spread across the McMurdoland continent."
"I'm not familiar with that one, Lieutenant Commander."  The Archon said.
"Basically, the 'leaders' give general instructions to their teams. Who then play the game in front of them, the results then feed back to the team leaders as bonuses or deficits. Which apply to variant moves available on the main board.  It tests a lot of stuff simultaneously-team selection is actually part of the game." 
"It gives you some time to recover, at least."  Trillian noted.
Karen's expression was grim.  "The problem, Highness, is that I'm not very good at chess.  I was joking when I suggested it.  I would've just suggested poker with the remaining Clans, winner takes all. This shit HURTS."
"Yes.  That is acceptable..." answered Trillian
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