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For the rest of this hearing, I want to focus on Torral Aggregate. This Xi\u2019an-owned company recently won a contract to produce weapons for the UEE Army, and they\u2019re now looking to purchase a series of decommissioned military facilities in the Kiel System to house their manufacturing operation.\n\nJoining us now is Marion Keplinger, senior legal counsel for Torral Aggregate and \u2026 Suenath see\u2014\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: .\u0113 sen S.un\u2019ath se T.or\u2019al. t.ii Nya\u2019t.\u014dng\u2022\u2019o se ky\u014dhuit\u014d se ao\u014d\u2019nu se T.or\u2019al ue hue SaoHy\u016bm.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): What\u2019s that?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Sun\u00e1th introduced herself as a member of the House Torral, and specified that she holds the title of Director of Human Operations.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Ok, well, there\u2019s limited time and a lot to cover, so I\u2019m going to skip all further formalities. Real quick though, I noticed that insta-translation services were not provided for Ms. Suenath. I\u2019d assume that\u2019s because she\u2019d prefer you to translate for her?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: sya kuai lai. e yao nai pohyan .u pue\u201d.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: The Director understands us completely. Though I may need to take a few moments to clarify any cultural or political differences for her.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And, seemingly, to speak for her too.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Technically, I\u2019m speaking on behalf of Torral Aggregate. I would not presume to speak for Director Sun\u00e1th personally. If she does speak, I will quickly translate for everyone\u2019s convenience.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): \u201cIf\u201d she speaks?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Yes, I was responsible for Torral\u2019s bid and am more than capable of answering the committee\u2019s questions.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Very well. How long have you worked for Torral Aggregate, Miss Keplinger?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Just over two years.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Have you ever bid a government contract before this one?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: No, Senator. This was my first.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And Torral\u2019s inaugural attempt as well, I see. Let me start by complimenting you, Miss Keplinger, on having your first ever bid accepted. Quite a momentous feat.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I will pass along your kind words to the entire team, as it would be improper for me to claim sole credit for this honor.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): An honor it is, but also the reason we\u2019re all here today. Do you have any idea how many companies never receive a single UEE contract?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Not the exact number, no. I believe our research showed that less than 20% of companies that bid ever received one.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And yet Torral Aggregate landed one on their first try. Why do you think that is?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Good question, but probably one best suited for High Command. After all, they selected our bid.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): We\u2019ll get to that, but right now, I\u2019m more interested in your thoughts on the matter, Ms. Keplinger.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Well, Senator, from my understanding of the process, the bid usually goes to the company that guarantees the minimum viable product at the most cost effective price. Torral receiving the contract suggests that we best met those criteria.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: te s\u0101 p\u014d\u2019po e pyi, Ma\u2019ryon. ue\u2019a my\u0101 .u ping .u\u2019uth ueth soa e yai t.o\u2019a ue yu\u0113.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: The Director has reminded me that Torral also guaranteed that all weapons will be made right here in the UEE with resources gathered in the Empire, following all manufacturing laws and regulations. At the end of the day, it\u2019ll be a Xi\u2019an operation in name only.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And money. A whole lot of it, actually, will end up leaving the Empire because of this deal. Did any outside individuals or entities provide help with Torral\u2019s bid?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Could you clarify the question, Senator?\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Did Torral Aggregate receive help from the Xi\u2019an government when preparing their bid?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Torral had to seek approval from Emperor Kr.\u0113 before placing this bid, but that is perfectly normal for a Xi\u2019an corporation. All important issues like this are brought before the government, much the same as we are doing here.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): So, I\u2019ll take that as a yes. And how long has Torral been preparing for this bid?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I don\u2019t know, precisely. I was brought onto the project after it was already up and running.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Care to make an educated guess?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I believe it was late 2915.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): So, going back well before HuXa was even in place. Three decades working on a single deal that wouldn\u2019t have even been legal at that time. That\u2019s awfully foresighted of Torral wouldn\u2019t you say?\n\nSENATOR JANNA THURVILLE (T \u2013 Severus \u2013 Kiel Sys): Excuse me, Chairman Haskel, but I\u2019m a bit confused by this line of questioning. When you invited representatives from Torral Aggregate to join today\u2019s session, I was led to believe the focus would be on their proposal to purchase decommissioned military facilities on Severus. Not to interrogate them about their Army contract.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Well, Senator Thurville, this is all new to me since HuXa made it legal for Xi\u2019an companies to receive government contracts. We can\u2019t tell the military how to spend its credits, but our approval is still needed to sell these facilities. So, you best bet I have a few questions for a company linked with a foreign government before I endorse this sale.\n\nNow, Ms. Keplinger, all contractors working on projects for the UEE military must obtain special clearance first, correct? Care to share with me who in a Xi\u2019an company is qualified to have such clearance?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I\u2019d be happy to name a few of the people who\u2014\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): We\u2019d prefer if you provided us a full list.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: My apologies, Senator, but I don\u2019t have one in front of me.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Well, I for one am not willing to put this land sale up for a vote until this committee had reviewed said list and is confident that Torral Aggregate have the personnel in place to properly administer this contract.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ri\u2019.at\u2019\u014d e to\u2019ath. e ki\u2019a e\u2019so thlo e ti pa Pe\u2019ring ueth ku\u0101o e pu\u0101ng nuang cha ang tey\u0101 nui thlan.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: uth yai un\u2022oa .eu\u2019a na\u201d?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ue\u2019a my\u0101 .u .\u014d chi t.\u014dng y.ui tang\u2019ue nyo.ang\u201d.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): You mind enlightening us to your discussion? Or should I just ask for the translation?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I was just talking to The Director about the next step in the process.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And what\u2019d she say?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Torral Aggregate is ready and willing to comply with this committee\u2019s request in the hopes of establishing a functional and fruitful working relationship.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Providing that list would be a good first step, Ms. Keplinger. Looks like my time is up. Would anyone else care to question our guests from Torral Aggregate?\n\n[ \u2026 ]\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Quite a few, I see. Let\u2019s take a brief recess and assign allotted times so we stay on schedule.\n\nMs. Keplinger and Ms. Suenath can you give us five?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: su\u0101ye e k.ua na\u201d?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: mi\u2019n.iT\u2019\u016bm.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: e yo tin\u2019tang ri\u2019a no\u2019a. e yo po\u2019e ka\u2019o.u\u2019a R.aip\u2019u\u0101ng.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Absolutely.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Appreciate it.\n\n< gavel bang >\n\n<< TRANSCRIPT ENDS >>","de_DE":"UEE-Kongress (397)\nUNTERAUSSCHUSS F\u00dcR PLANETARISCHE ENTWICKLUNG\n2947-11-14 SATZ\n\nSession AutoScript\nGepr\u00fcft und zugelassen - Assistentin Archivarin Burg (#748392BDF)\n2947-11-14_13:04 - Wiederaufnahme der Sitzung\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Dieser Ausschuss tagt wieder. F\u00fcr den Rest dieser Anh\u00f6rung m\u00f6chte ich mich auf das Torral-Aggregat konzentrieren. Das Xi'an-eigene Unternehmen hat k\u00fcrzlich einen Auftrag zur Herstellung von Waffen f\u00fcr die UEE-Armee erhalten, und sie wollen nun eine Reihe von stillgelegten Milit\u00e4ranlagen im Kieler System erwerben, um ihren Produktionsbetrieb unterzubringen.\n\nMarion Keplinger, Senior Legal Counsel bei Torral Aggregate und .... Suenath siehe-\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: .\u0113 sen S.un'ath se T.or'al. t.ii Nya't.\u014dng-'o se ky\u014dhuit\u014d se ao\u014d'nu se T.or'al ue hue SaoHy\u016bm.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Was ist das denn?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Sun\u00e1th stellte sich als Mitglied des Hauses Torral vor und erkl\u00e4rte, dass sie den Titel Director of Human Operations tr\u00e4gt.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Ok, nun, es gibt wenig Zeit und viel zu erledigen, also werde ich alle weiteren Formalit\u00e4ten \u00fcberspringen. Sehr schnell bemerkte ich jedoch, dass f\u00fcr Frau Suenath keine Insta-\u00dcbersetzungsdienste angeboten wurden. Ich nehme an, das liegt daran, dass sie es vorziehen w\u00fcrde, dass du f\u00fcr sie \u00fcbersetzt?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: sya kuai lai. e yao nai pohyan.u pue\".\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Der Direktor versteht uns vollkommen. Obwohl ich mir vielleicht ein paar Augenblicke Zeit nehmen muss, um alle kulturellen oder politischen Unterschiede f\u00fcr sie zu kl\u00e4ren.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und scheinbar auch f\u00fcr sie zu sprechen.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Technisch gesehen spreche ich im Namen von Torral Aggregate. Ich w\u00fcrde mir nicht anma\u00dfen, pers\u00f6nlich f\u00fcr Direktor Sun\u00e1th zu sprechen. Wenn sie spricht, werde ich schnell und bequem \u00fcbersetzen.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): \"Wenn\" spricht sie?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Ja, ich war f\u00fcr Torrals Angebot verantwortlich und bin mehr als f\u00e4hig, die Fragen des Komitees zu beantworten.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Sehr gut. Wie lange arbeiten Sie schon f\u00fcr Torral Aggregate, Miss Keplinger?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Etwas mehr als zwei Jahre.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Haben Sie jemals einen Regierungsauftrag vor diesem ausgeschrieben?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Nein, Senator. Das war meine erste.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und Torrals Antrittsversuch auch, wie ich sehe. Zun\u00e4chst m\u00f6chte ich Ihnen, Frau Keplinger, ein Kompliment machen, dass Sie Ihr erstes Angebot angenommen haben. Eine ziemlich bedeutsame Leistung.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Ich werde Ihre freundlichen Worte an das gesamte Team weitergeben, denn es w\u00e4re unangebracht, wenn ich mich f\u00fcr diese Ehre allein als Anerkennung bediene.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Es ist mir eine Ehre, aber auch der Grund, warum wir heute alle hier sind. Haben Sie eine Ahnung, wie viele Unternehmen nie einen einzigen UEE-Vertrag erhalten?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Nicht die genaue Zahl, nein. Ich glaube, unsere Untersuchungen haben gezeigt, dass weniger als 20 % der Unternehmen, die sich an einer Ausschreibung beteiligt haben, jemals eine erhalten haben.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und doch landete Torral Aggregate beim ersten Versuch einen. Was glaubst du, warum das so ist?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Gute Frage, aber wahrscheinlich eine, die am besten f\u00fcr das Oberkommando geeignet ist. Schlie\u00dflich haben sie unser Angebot ausgew\u00e4hlt.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Dazu kommen wir noch, aber im Moment bin ich mehr an Ihren Gedanken interessiert, Frau Keplinger.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Nun, Senator, nach meinem Verst\u00e4ndnis des Prozesses geht das Angebot normalerweise an das Unternehmen, das das minimal tragf\u00e4hige Produkt zum kosteng\u00fcnstigsten Preis garantiert. Torral, der den Auftrag erh\u00e4lt, schl\u00e4gt vor, dass wir diese Kriterien am besten erf\u00fcllen.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: te s\u0101 p\u014d'po e pyi, Ma'ryon. ue'a my\u0101 .u ping .u'uth ueth soa e yai t.o'a ue yu\u0113.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Der Direktor hat mich daran erinnert, dass Torral auch garantiert hat, dass alle Waffen direkt hier in der UEE mit den im Imperium gesammelten Ressourcen hergestellt werden, unter Einhaltung aller Produktionsgesetze und -vorschriften. Am Ende des Tages wird es eine Xi'an-Operation sein, nur mit Namen.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und Geld. Eine ganze Menge davon wird letztendlich das Imperium wegen dieses Deals verlassen. Haben externe Personen oder Unternehmen bei dem Angebot von Torral geholfen?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: K\u00f6nnten Sie die Frage kl\u00e4ren, Senator?\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Hat Torral Aggregate bei der Vorbereitung seines Angebots Hilfe von der Xi'an-Regierung erhalten?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Torral musste vor der Abgabe dieses Gebots die Genehmigung von Kaiser Kr.\u0113 einholen, aber das ist f\u00fcr eine Xi'an-Korporation v\u00f6llig normal. Alle wichtigen Themen wie diese werden der Regierung vorgelegt, so wie wir es hier tun.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Also, ich werte das als ein Ja. Und wie lange bereitet sich Torral schon auf dieses Angebot vor?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Ich wei\u00df nicht genau. Ich wurde in das Projekt einbezogen, nachdem es bereits in Betrieb war.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): M\u00f6chten Sie eine begr\u00fcndete Vermutung anstellen?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Ich glaube, es war Ende 2915.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Also, weit zur\u00fcckgehen, bevor HuXa \u00fcberhaupt vorhanden war. Drei Jahrzehnte Arbeit an einem einzigen Deal, der zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nicht einmal legal gewesen w\u00e4re. Das ist schrecklich vorausschauend von Torral, nicht wahr?\n\nSenator JANNA THURVILLE (T - Severus - Kiel Sys): Entschuldigung, Vorsitzender Haskel, aber ich bin etwas verwirrt von dieser Art der Befragung. Als Sie Vertreter von Torral Aggregate zur heutigen Sitzung eingeladen haben, wurde mir der Eindruck vermittelt, dass der Schwerpunkt auf ihrem Vorschlag liegen w\u00fcrde, stillgelegte milit\u00e4rische Anlagen auf Severus zu kaufen. Nicht, um sie \u00fcber ihren Armeevertrag zu verh\u00f6ren.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Nun, Senator Thurville, das ist alles neu f\u00fcr mich, da HuXa es f\u00fcr Xi'an-Unternehmen legal gemacht hat, Regierungsauftr\u00e4ge zu erhalten. Wir k\u00f6nnen dem Milit\u00e4r nicht sagen, wie es seine Kredite ausgeben soll, aber unsere Zustimmung ist noch erforderlich, um diese Anlagen zu verkaufen. Also, ich habe ein paar Fragen an ein Unternehmen, das mit einer ausl\u00e4ndischen Regierung verbunden ist, bevor ich diesen Verkauf bef\u00fcrworte.\n\nNun, Frau Keplinger, alle Auftragnehmer, die an Projekten f\u00fcr das UEE-Milit\u00e4r arbeiten, m\u00fcssen zuerst eine Sondergenehmigung einholen, richtig? M\u00f6chtest du mit mir teilen, wer in einem Xi'an-Unternehmen qualifiziert ist, eine solche Freigabe zu haben?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Ich w\u00fcrde mich freuen, einige der Leute zu nennen, die -\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Wir w\u00fcrden es vorziehen, wenn Sie uns eine vollst\u00e4ndige Liste zur Verf\u00fcgung stellen w\u00fcrden.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Ich entschuldige mich, Senator, aber ich habe keinen vor mir.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Nun, ich f\u00fcr meinen Teil bin nicht bereit, diesen Grundst\u00fccksverkauf zur Abstimmung zu stellen, bis dieser Ausschuss die Liste \u00fcberpr\u00fcft hat, und bin zuversichtlich, dass Torral Aggregate \u00fcber das Personal verf\u00fcgt, um diesen Vertrag ordnungsgem\u00e4\u00df zu verwalten.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ri'.at'\u014d e to'ath. e ki'a e'so thlo e ti pa Pe'ring ueth ku\u0101o e pu\u0101ng nuang cha ang tey\u0101 nui thlan.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: uth yai un-oa.eu'a na\"?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ue'a my\u0101 .u.\u014d chi t.\u014dng y.ui tang'ue nyo.ang\".\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): W\u00fcrde es dir etwas ausmachen, uns f\u00fcr deine Diskussion zu erleuchten? Oder soll ich nur nach der \u00dcbersetzung fragen?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Ich habe gerade mit dem Direktor \u00fcber den n\u00e4chsten Schritt im Prozess gesprochen.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Und was hat sie gesagt?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Torral Aggregate ist bereit und willens, der Bitte dieses Ausschusses nachzukommen, in der Hoffnung, eine funktionierende und fruchtbare Arbeitsbeziehung aufzubauen.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Diese Liste zu erstellen, w\u00e4re ein guter erster Schritt, Frau Keplinger. Sieht so aus, als w\u00e4re meine Zeit abgelaufen. M\u00f6chte sonst noch jemand unsere G\u00e4ste von Torral Aggregate befragen?\n\n[ \u2026 ]\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Eine ganze Reihe, wie ich sehe. Lassen Sie uns eine kurze Pause einlegen und die vorgegebenen Zeiten festlegen, damit wir im Zeitplan bleiben.\n\nFrau Keplinger und Frau Suenath, k\u00f6nnen Sie uns f\u00fcnf geben?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: su\u0101ye e k.ua na\"?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: mi'n.iT'\u016bm.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: e yo tin'tang ri'a no'a. e yo po'e ka'o.u'a R.aip'u\u0101ng.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Auf jeden Fall.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U - Asura - Ferron Sys): Ich wei\u00df es zu sch\u00e4tzen.\n\nHammerknall >\n\n<<< TRANSKRIPT ENDET >> >>","zh_CN":"UEE Congress (397)\nSUBCOMMITTEE ON PLANETARY DEVELOPMENT\n2947-11-14 SET\n\nSession AutoScript\nProofed and Admitted \u2013 Assistant Archivist Burg (#748392BDF)\n2947-11-14_13:04 \u2013 Session Resumes\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): This committee is back in session. For the rest of this hearing, I want to focus on Torral Aggregate. This Xi\u2019an-owned company recently won a contract to produce weapons for the UEE Army, and they\u2019re now looking to purchase a series of decommissioned military facilities in the Kiel System to house their manufacturing operation.\n\nJoining us now is Marion Keplinger, senior legal counsel for Torral Aggregate and \u2026 Suenath see\u2014\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: .\u0113 sen S.un\u2019ath se T.or\u2019al. t.ii Nya\u2019t.\u014dng\u2022\u2019o se ky\u014dhuit\u014d se ao\u014d\u2019nu se T.or\u2019al ue hue SaoHy\u016bm.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): What\u2019s that?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Sun\u00e1th introduced herself as a member of the House Torral, and specified that she holds the title of Director of Human Operations.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Ok, well, there\u2019s limited time and a lot to cover, so I\u2019m going to skip all further formalities. Real quick though, I noticed that insta-translation services were not provided for Ms. Suenath. I\u2019d assume that\u2019s because she\u2019d prefer you to translate for her?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: sya kuai lai. e yao nai pohyan .u pue\u201d.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: The Director understands us completely. Though I may need to take a few moments to clarify any cultural or political differences for her.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And, seemingly, to speak for her too.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Technically, I\u2019m speaking on behalf of Torral Aggregate. I would not presume to speak for Director Sun\u00e1th personally. If she does speak, I will quickly translate for everyone\u2019s convenience.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): \u201cIf\u201d she speaks?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Yes, I was responsible for Torral\u2019s bid and am more than capable of answering the committee\u2019s questions.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Very well. How long have you worked for Torral Aggregate, Miss Keplinger?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Just over two years.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Have you ever bid a government contract before this one?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: No, Senator. This was my first.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And Torral\u2019s inaugural attempt as well, I see. Let me start by complimenting you, Miss Keplinger, on having your first ever bid accepted. Quite a momentous feat.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I will pass along your kind words to the entire team, as it would be improper for me to claim sole credit for this honor.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): An honor it is, but also the reason we\u2019re all here today. Do you have any idea how many companies never receive a single UEE contract?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Not the exact number, no. I believe our research showed that less than 20% of companies that bid ever received one.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And yet Torral Aggregate landed one on their first try. Why do you think that is?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Good question, but probably one best suited for High Command. After all, they selected our bid.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): We\u2019ll get to that, but right now, I\u2019m more interested in your thoughts on the matter, Ms. Keplinger.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Well, Senator, from my understanding of the process, the bid usually goes to the company that guarantees the minimum viable product at the most cost effective price. Torral receiving the contract suggests that we best met those criteria.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: te s\u0101 p\u014d\u2019po e pyi, Ma\u2019ryon. ue\u2019a my\u0101 .u ping .u\u2019uth ueth soa e yai t.o\u2019a ue yu\u0113.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: The Director has reminded me that Torral also guaranteed that all weapons will be made right here in the UEE with resources gathered in the Empire, following all manufacturing laws and regulations. At the end of the day, it\u2019ll be a Xi\u2019an operation in name only.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And money. A whole lot of it, actually, will end up leaving the Empire because of this deal. Did any outside individuals or entities provide help with Torral\u2019s bid?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Could you clarify the question, Senator?\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Did Torral Aggregate receive help from the Xi\u2019an government when preparing their bid?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Torral had to seek approval from Emperor Kr.\u0113 before placing this bid, but that is perfectly normal for a Xi\u2019an corporation. All important issues like this are brought before the government, much the same as we are doing here.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): So, I\u2019ll take that as a yes. And how long has Torral been preparing for this bid?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I don\u2019t know, precisely. I was brought onto the project after it was already up and running.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Care to make an educated guess?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I believe it was late 2915.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): So, going back well before HuXa was even in place. Three decades working on a single deal that wouldn\u2019t have even been legal at that time. That\u2019s awfully foresighted of Torral wouldn\u2019t you say?\n\nSENATOR JANNA THURVILLE (T \u2013 Severus \u2013 Kiel Sys): Excuse me, Chairman Haskel, but I\u2019m a bit confused by this line of questioning. When you invited representatives from Torral Aggregate to join today\u2019s session, I was led to believe the focus would be on their proposal to purchase decommissioned military facilities on Severus. Not to interrogate them about their Army contract.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Well, Senator Thurville, this is all new to me since HuXa made it legal for Xi\u2019an companies to receive government contracts. We can\u2019t tell the military how to spend its credits, but our approval is still needed to sell these facilities. So, you best bet I have a few questions for a company linked with a foreign government before I endorse this sale.\n\nNow, Ms. Keplinger, all contractors working on projects for the UEE military must obtain special clearance first, correct? Care to share with me who in a Xi\u2019an company is qualified to have such clearance?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I\u2019d be happy to name a few of the people who\u2014\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): We\u2019d prefer if you provided us a full list.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: My apologies, Senator, but I don\u2019t have one in front of me.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Well, I for one am not willing to put this land sale up for a vote until this committee had reviewed said list and is confident that Torral Aggregate have the personnel in place to properly administer this contract.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ri\u2019.at\u2019\u014d e to\u2019ath. e ki\u2019a e\u2019so thlo e ti pa Pe\u2019ring ueth ku\u0101o e pu\u0101ng nuang cha ang tey\u0101 nui thlan.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: uth yai un\u2022oa .eu\u2019a na\u201d?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: ue\u2019a my\u0101 .u .\u014d chi t.\u014dng y.ui tang\u2019ue nyo.ang\u201d.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): You mind enlightening us to your discussion? Or should I just ask for the translation?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: I was just talking to The Director about the next step in the process.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): And what\u2019d she say?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Torral Aggregate is ready and willing to comply with this committee\u2019s request in the hopes of establishing a functional and fruitful working relationship.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Providing that list would be a good first step, Ms. Keplinger. Looks like my time is up. Would anyone else care to question our guests from Torral Aggregate?\n\n[ \u2026 ]\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Quite a few, I see. Let\u2019s take a brief recess and assign allotted times so we stay on schedule.\n\nMs. Keplinger and Ms. Suenath can you give us five?\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: su\u0101ye e k.ua na\u201d?\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: mi\u2019n.iT\u2019\u016bm.\n\nSUNATH OF THE TORRAL: e yo tin\u2019tang ri\u2019a no\u2019a. e yo po\u2019e ka\u2019o.u\u2019a R.aip\u2019u\u0101ng.\n\nMARION KEPLINGER: Absolutely.\n\nSENATOR TURSON HASKEL (U \u2013 Asura \u2013 Ferron Sys): Appreciate it.\n\n< gavel bang >\n\n<< TRANSCRIPT ENDS >>"},"links_count":0,"comment_count":67,"created_at":"2017-11-15T00:00:00+00:00","created_at_human":"8 years ago"},"meta":{"processed_at":"2026-05-07 23:41:49","valid_relations":["images","links"],"prev_id":16249,"next_id":16251}}