Dialog comparison

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I hope you know that contract negotiations are going to be very rough for my role in the sequel... yes, rough indeed. To begin with I want ten percent of the royalties, creative control over my dialog and a fat cut of the toy licenses. What!? What did you say?! The sequel is going to be all about ME? How wonderful! What an honor! What a great chance to move up the ladder towards PRODUCER! Forget everything I said about license fees! It's an honor just to work with you!
Before we go on, starship captain, be aware of the following You have attacked our ships in an unlawful manner. As a consequence, you have been ruled a `Hostile Trading Partner' and your ship has been declared available for immediate salvaging. This means that you MAY come unmolested to our central trading world but that, in open space, you will be attacked by any and all Druuge you meet.
We are the Druuge of the Crimson Corporation, and you are a convicted criminal! Your attacks on our peaceful Trading vessels are illegal. You have been judged in violation of Druuge Statute 3183 - subsection B2, entitled `Legal Circumstances Permitting Unwarranted Attack'. As a result of your transgressions, your vessel has been declared salvage and as soon as you are dead, we will take lawful possession.	We are the Druuge of the Crimson
Avast criminal! Your violent deeds have been judged unlawful and shall now result in your termination.
We are the Druuge of the Crimson Corporation. The planet you approach belongs to us. All other claims are hereby rendered invalid and incontestable. Depart.	Corporation. The planet you approach belongs to us. All other claims are hereby rendered invalid and uncontestable. Depart.
Fancy meeting you here, Captain!	Fancy meeting you here, Captain!
The treasure on this world is our property! It belongs to the Crimson Corporation. Your presence here can only be interpreted as an attempt to deprive us of what is rightfully ours! Although the Utwig have cleverly masked the item against our scanners we are willing to spend whatever time and take whatever measures are necessary to ensure the recovery of this most valuable of artifacts. Leave!.. And do not bother us again!... Or prepare to suffer the severe consequences.	The treasure on this world is our property! It belongs to the Crimson Corporation. Your presence here can only be interpreted as an attempt to deprive us of what is rightfully ours! Leave!.. And do not bother us again!... Or prepare to suffer the severe consequences.
Druuge starship captain. Justify your presence here.	Druuge starship captain. Justify your presence here.
We, the appointed representatives of the Crimson Corporation merely come to obtain the fair and reasonable payment for our goods! We travelled to this region of space years ago to sell the useless Ultron device to the Utwig. We knew even then of the weapon on the surface below us -- this was to be our price! But the Utwig used a clever ploy to cheat us! I had convinced the morose Utwig fools that the Ultron was the answer to all of their pitiful dreams. `Powers?', the Proctors whined. `Will it give us the powers we crave?' I assured them that, yes, the Ultron would give them the Second Sight the Ultron would allow them to see into the past and the future the Ultron would slowly imbue each of them with unique secret powers of great significance the Ultron would ensure that their race's huge potential for greatness would be fulfilled. Then... then a mistake was made. Enough foolishness! We will take the Precursor device from the surface and then leave. Thereafter, I may see fit to bequeath the entire planet to you, Captain for your invaluable services in the past provided you leave now!	We, the appointed representatives of the Crimson Corporation merely come to obtain the fair and reasonable payment for our goods! We travelled to this region of space years ago to sell the useless Ultron device to the Utwig. We knew even then of the weapon on the surface below us -- this was to be our price! But the Utwig used a clever ploy to cheat us! I had convinced the morose Utwig fools that the Ultron was the answer to all of their pitiful dreams. `Powers?', the Proctors whined. `Will it give us the powers we crave?' I assured them that, yes, the Ultron would give them the Second Sight the Ultron would allow them to see into the past and the future the Ultron would slowly imbue each of them with unique secret powers of great significance the Ultron would ensure that their race's huge potential for greatness would be fulfilled. Then... then a mistake was made. Enough foolishness! We will take the Precursor device from the surface and then leave. Thereafter, I may see fit to bequeath the entire planet to you, Captain for your invaluable services in the past provided you leave now!
This Precursor artifact does not belong to you. It is rightfully ours. Stand aside.	This Precursor artifact does not belong to you. It is rightfully ours. Stand aside.
LIAR! It is WE who are the genuine owners! Not you, Captain. Those many years ago, when we offered the Ultron to the Utwig how they capered and laughed at their good fortune... Fools! Then they begged to hold the device, just for a moment. To close the deal, I permitted this... a grievous mistake! The moment the High Proctor touched the Ultron, her body arched and her eyes rolled back in her head. She began to babble meaningless phrases and howl like a hungry beast. We had expected the Utwig to fall for our Sell, to buy the useless device. But never with such gusto! Their self-doubt and lack of clear reason left them vulnerable to our every manipulation. But then, the Proctor's body relaxed, and her eyes slowly closed. When they re-opened, her visual orbs shone with a wild and frightening light. `This is all we could have dreamed of... and more!', she intoned. `And now, Druuge, as to your price...' I opened my mouth to speak, but before I could utter a word, the Proctor interrupted `Wait! The Ultron feeds your thoughts directly to me. Do not speak! I know what you desire.' What could I say? That the Ultron was a farce and could do no such thing? I was stunned and silent. The Proctor continued. `You Druuge of the Crimson Corporation desire an object of great antiquity!' `Something of secret function and value. Very well! It shall be done.' And with that we were led to a small vault. The Proctor ceremoniously opened the door of the vault and explained that because we had been of such great service, ALL of the treasures within were now ours! Inside we found a hodge-podge of ancient and useless artifacts a glowing rod, an absurd trident and more such junk. I could see no way to salvage the disastrous situation at that time. But when I heard of you, your travels, and your foolish quest for freedom I realized that you could be the agent of our justice... and lo!... it is so. You have heard our justification. It is valid and unassailable. Now GO! And do not return.	LIAR! It is WE who are the genuine owners! Not you, Captain. Those many years ago, when we offered the Ultron to the Utwig how they capered and laughed at their good fortune... Fools! Then they begged to hold the device, just for a moment. To close the deal, I permitted this... a grievous mistake! The moment the High Proctor touched the Ultron, her body arched and her eyes rolled back in her head. She began to babble meaningless phrases and howl like a beast. We had expected the Utwig to fall for our Sell, to buy the useless device. But never with such gusto! Their self-doubt and lack of clear reason left them vulnerable to our every manipulation. But then, the Proctor's body relaxed, and her eyes slowly closed. When they re-opened, her visual orbs shone with a wild and frightening light. `This is all we could have dreamed of... and more!', she intoned. `And now, Druuge, as to your price...' I opened my mouth to speak, but before I could utter a word, the Proctor interrupted `Wait! The Ultron feeds your thoughts directly to me. Do not speak! I know what you desire.' What could I say? That the Ultron was a farce and could do no such thing? I was stunned and silent. The Proctor continued. `You Druuge of the Crimson Corporation desire an object of great antiquity!' `Something of secret function and value. Very well! It shall be done.' And with that we were led to a small vault. The Proctor ceremoniously opened the door of the vault and explained that because we had been of such great service, ALL of the treasures within were now ours! Inside we found a hodge-podge of ancient and useless artifacts a glowing rod, an absurd trident and more such junk. I could see no way to salvage the disastrous situation at that time. But when I heard of you, your travels, and your foolish quest for freedom I realized that you could be the agent of our justice... and lo!... it is so. You have heard our justification. It is valid and unassailable. Now GO! And do not return.
Regardless of your feelings in this matter, we will now take the device.	Regardless of your feelings in this matter, we will now take the device.
No! You will not! We know your soul, young Captain. It is no brighter than ours! We acknowledge our greed. We revel in it. You are the dishonest one! Hiding your shame in shadows, you fabricate justifications, rationales! In the end, we are just the same. But now you stand in our way. You will not be moved. Therefore, we will add your true name to our Ledger of Hatred, but first Die, child, DIE!	No! You will not! We know your soul, young Captain. It is no brighter than ours! We acknowledge our greed. We revel in it. You are the dishonest one! Hiding your shame in shadows, you fabricate justifications, rationales! In the end, we are just the same. But now you stand in our way. You will not be moved. Therefore, we will add your true name to our Ledger of Hatred, but first Die, child, DIE!
Your appreciation of this difficult situation does you credit.	Your appreciation of this difficult situation does you credit.
You don't have enough room in your fleet for the ships we want to give you.	You don't have enough room in your fleet for the ships we want to give you.
Captain! A special deal, a bargain unequalled! Instead of the usual payment we would give for this item what would you say to a different exchange? We would like to trade your commodity for a highly valuable Precursor artifact The Rosy Sphere! Its origins are filled with wonder, and its powers are incontestable, though subtle. What is your response?	Captain! A special deal, a bargain unequalled! Instead of the usual payment we would give for this item what would you say to a different exchange? We would like to trade your commodity for a highly valuable Precursor artifact The Rosy Sphere! Its origins are filled with wonder, and its powers are uncontestable, though subtle. What is your response?
Thanks, but no thanks.	Thanks, but no thanks.
Very well, we can understand your trepidation. We have been unfair in springing this offer on you so suddenly. Perhaps we can offer the deal again, in the future when you have had time to think about it.	Very well, we can understand your trepidation. We have been unfair in springing this offer on you so suddenly. Perhaps we can offer the deal again, in the future when you have had time to think about it.
I accept this unusual offer.	I accept this unusual offer.
Ha-ha! You are indeed a wise young human! The Rosy Sphere is yours.	Ha-ha! You are indeed a wise young human! The Rosy Sphere is yours.
Tell me more about this Artifact, this Rosy Sphere.	Tell me more about this Artifact, this Rosy Sphere.
Its genesis is lost in antiquity, along with the race who created it the marvelous Precursors! Note how the device glows, how it throbs... pulsing slowly... bright... then dark... like the heart of a slumbering god. Captain, this artifact has been in our possession for eons. Vast, brutal wars have been fought over it. The offer we make to you here today is quite unique! Do not make a hasty choice.	Its genesis is lost in antiquity, along with the race who created it the marvelous Precursors! Note how the device glows, how it throbs... pulsing slowly... bright... then dark... like the heart of a slumbering god. Captain, this artifact has been in our possession for eons. Vast brutal wars have been fought over its possession. The offer we make to you here today is quite unique! Do not make a hasty choice.
Since you are not familiar with our standard trading procedures, Captain, allow me to explain. We will sell you fuel, ancient artifacts, even our own Mauler starships! All that we ask in return is that you assign some of your crew to serve here at our trade world on a permanent basis.	Since this is your first time trading with us, Captain allow me to explain our standard operating procedures. We will sell you fuel, ancient artifacts, even our own Mauler starships! All that we ask in return is that you assign some of your crew to serving here at our trade world on a permanent basis.
I will never sell my crew to be your slaves.	I will never sell my crew to be your slaves.
This a great loss for us both, but we will not make an exception in your case. However, please try to be receptive to what I am about to say. We have taken the liberty of entering your ships's computer system to investigate the agreement signed by the Earthling volunteers who serve aboard your vessel. As we expected, we found that they have promised to obey you, Captain, under every circumstance no exceptions. You are fully within your rights to deal with us in our required manner. However if you are steadfast in your silly refusal to deal in crew there ARE a few, and I mean a FEW other items for which we will exchange our goods. Specifically, we desire the egg-sac fragments of a Mycon Deep Child and we may also be interested in certain technological artifacts you acquire. Each time you arrive at this trade world, we will automatically scan your ship and inform you if there is anything aboard your ship which we desire. But Captain, surely you can see that the best, easiest way for us to deal together is for you to sell us what we want... a trifling few of your plentiful crew. Should you change your mind, we will always be ready to work with you, Captain.	This a great loss for us both, but we will not make an exception in your case. However, please try to be receptive to what I am about to say. We have taken the liberty of entering your ships's computer system to investigate the agreement signed by the Earthling volunteers who serve aboard your vessel. As we expected, we found that they have promised to obey you, Captain, under every circumstance no exceptions. You are fully within your rights to deal with us in our required manner. Should you change your mind, we will always be ready to work with you, Captain.
Gee, isn't this kind of like... slave trading?	Gee, isn't this kind of like... slave trading?
No, no, no, Captain! Slaves have no choice in their destiny, no freedom. We would never accept the permanent assignment of one of your people unless we knew that they had granted you the rights to make such a deal.	No, no, no, Captain! Slaves have no choice in their destiny, no freedom. We would never accept the permanent assignment of one of your people unless we knew that they had granted you the rights to make such a deal.
Well, what would my crew members do here?	Well, what would my crew members do here?
People as skilled as your flagship's crew will receive immediate posts in our starfleet. They will serve alongside our own Druuge starship personnel sharing every duty.	People as skilled as your flagship's crew will receive immediate posts in our starfleet. They will serve alongside our own Druuge starship personnel sharing every duty.
...I am ready to make purchases.	...I am ready to make purchases.
Excellent! Let us begin. Our inventory presently includes	Excellent! Let us begin. Our inventory presently includes...
The Rosy Sphere! An ancient Precursor artifact of unrivaled beauty and mystery. Yours for the amazing bargain of only 100 crew.	The Rosy Sphere! An ancient Precursor artifact of unrivaled beauty and mystery. Yours for the amazing bargain of only 100 crew.
The Glowing Rod! What unearthly powers will you gain when you hold this coruscating staff high above your head and scream, `Kyeee! Lykeee-lieee!' And it can be yours for only 100 crew.	The Glowing Rod! What unearthly powers will you gain when you hold this coruscating staff high above your head and scream, `Kyeee! Lykeee-lieee!' And it can be yours for only 100 crew.
The Trident of Wimbli! Not just one, but fully THREE mystic prongs give this artifact its awesome capabilities. Are you strong enough to master its power? Or will it master you? Cost? 100 crew.	The Trident of Wimbli! Not just one, but fully THREE mystic prongs give this artifact its awesome capabilities. Are you strong enough to master its power? Or will it master you? Cost? 100 crew.
As always, we also have an unlimited supply of exceptionally high-performance starship fuel at a cost of ten crew for ten units of fuel as well as a freshly assembled Mauler starship which we will trade for 100 of your crew.	As always, we also have an unlimited supply of exceptionally high-performance starship fuel at a cost of ten crew for ten units of fuel as well as a freshly assembled Mauler starship which we will trade for 100 of your crew.
Good choice. Your fleet swells with power! With the purchase of additional Mauler vessels, you would be nigh invincible!	Good choice. Your fleet swells with power! With the purchase of additional Mauler vessels, you would be nigh-invincible!
The fuel has been transferred to your vehicle. I expect you will notice the immediate benefits of our secret fuel additives.	The fuel has been transferred to your vehicle. I expect you will notice the immediate benefits of our secret fuel additives.
So fortunate for you! So sad for me. I fear this relic of the glorious past was all that kept me from ending my life to leave this vale of tears. Now what shall I do?	So fortunate for you! So sad for me. I fear this relic of the glorious past was all that kept me from ending my life to leave this vale of tears. Now what shall I do?
Ho-ho, Captain! Do not point the prongs at me in such a carefree manner! I might have been accidentally incinerated, or transported to a hostile dimension. You wield the Trident with authority, Captain. I can tell that already you are realizing the true scope of this artifact's powers.	Ho-ho, Captain! Do not point the prongs at me in such a carefree manner! I might have been accidentally incinerated, or transported to a hostile dimension. You wield the Trident with authority, Captain. I can tell that already you are realizing the true scope of this artifact's powers.
I stride to the Sphere's containment vessel and pull it slowly from its ancient cradle. The dust of centuries has made a gentle weld... there! It has come free. Now, into your hands I place the ancient sphere. Do you feel that, Captain? Has the warmth already penetrated the skin of your hands into your soul? Well it soon shall, Captain. Just keep trying.	I stride to the Sphere's containment vessel and pull it slowly from its ancient cradle. The dust of centuries has made a gentle weld... there! It has come free. Now, into your hands I place the ancient sphere. Do you feel that, Captain? Has the warmth already penetrated the skin of your hands into your soul? Well it soon shall, Captain. Just keep trying.