A collection of posts by “Vanduul Veronica” on the Star Citizen forums.
Here are links to the “official” Voice of the Vanduul posts.
- Vanduul Glaive release
- Anti-OPPF propaganda
- Vanduul head in Cubby Blast
- Attack on Vega system
- Admiral Bishop’s speech to the Senate
- Shank’s first contact with the Vanduul
- UEE Senate debates declaration of war
- Episode 8, The danger of deficit spending
- A Visit From Saint Vanduul, or The Night Before Orion
- The Voice of the Vanduul, Episode 9
Below are the earliest Vanduul Veronica posts. I’ve changed my approach since writing most of these, so they aren’t really “official” any more, but they were fun to write nonetheless.
Hi, Eris here. I’ll be flying support missions for OP – cargo runs to refuel and resupply, scouting missions, combat if needed though I’m a terrible pilot so far. However, my friend Vanddul Veronica asked me to pass on a message for her. I claim no responsibility for it.
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This is a special broadcast of the Real Truth, your only source for accurate information in the Empire.
Hello, this is Veronica coming to you from my studios aboard the Crimson Blade with a special message for all those participating in Operation Pitchfork. That message is: give up!
I know all of you are fueled by an irrational fear and hatred of the Vanduul, but let me assure you that the Vanduul want only peace! There is conflict between the Vanduul and we humans only because of the Empire’s colonialism and militarism pushing humanity into a pointless and ultimately unwinnable war against the militarily superior Vanduul. The only reason Earth itself has not yet been overrrun is because the of the great patience and forbearance of the Vanduul people.
You see, the Vanduul elders know and understand that humanity suffers under the oppression of a tyrannnical government, suppressing the basic individualistic instinct of the human species and forcing us into an unnatural oligarchical society wherin the vast majority are made to serve the needs and whims of the eilte few who rule the Empire. That’s why I have been asked to serve as a bridge between our people and a voice for the Vanduul, to let you know their true intentions and true nature.
Yes, they are warriors, great and strong ones. But they also venerate nature and refuse to industrialize their worlds, preferring instead to leave them in a pristine state, allowing the native ecology to flourish. That is why they reacted so strongly when the Empire invaded their world that we know as Armitage. That is why they reacted with fury when the Empire destroyed Armitage with anti-matter bombs, eradicating the entire ecosystem. That day, the Vanduul came to see humanity as a danger to the very existence of life in the galaxy, and so they have been at war with us ever since. But with time, all wounds heal, and todays Vanduul leaders have come to see that humanity is misguided and can be led onto a path towards more civilised behavior.
So to all you Forkers I say this: take this chance to turn the other cheek and see the Vanduul for who they truly are. Extend to them the hand of friendship and they will respond! Abandon your quixotic quest to defeat them, for you cannot. Their true numbers and strength have never yet been revealed to human eyes and your operation is doomed even before it starts.
Remember, the Vanduul are not the enemy. The Imperator is!
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Uh, Eris here again. Yeah, Veronica has some … interesting … views. Please dont be too harsh on her, OK? Her heart is in the right place, even if her head is a little screwed up.
From my studio aboard the Crimson Blade, this is Veronica with a special edition of the Real Truth.
Recently I had an opportunity to confront Imperator Roberts about the United Empire of Earth’s ongoing persecution of the peace-loving Vanduul people, and thanks to my hard hitting questions he was forced to respond. Under the intense scrutiny of a truly free press, this tyrant showed his true colors and cracked, finally admitting that not all Vanduul are the aggressive monsters that the Empire so loudly proclaims them to be. Although he continues to maintain that the Vanduul are humanity’s greatest threat, he has stated that humans may finally be allowed to open up peaceful trade with their traditional foes. This could be the crack in the wall that finally brings down the military-propaganda complex and lets the light of truth shine upon the people of the UEE.
This is Vanduul Veronica signing off, and remember …
The Vanduul are not the enemy. The Imperator is.
https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/comment/3083910/#Comment_3083910
Dear Imperator Roberts, tyrant and oppressor of the human race,
In a recent Spectrum press conference, High-Secretary Lesnick alluded to luxury ships like the Constellation Phoenix being constructed from “top-of-the-line components” instead of lower grade standard parts. Setting aside the oligargichal elitism of reserving quality goods for the Empire’s wealthiest citizens, what effect do these components actually have? Do they retain their cosmetic appearance better over time? Do they suffer fewer failures during operation? Are they harder for vandals and Vanduuls to damage? My loyal listeners demand answers!
With love,
Vanduul Veronica
The Vanduul are not the enemy. The Imperator is.
re: https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/comment/3157196/#Comment_3157196
Dear Imperator Roberts, tyrant and oppressor of the human race,
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Recent reports indicate that a new propaganda film is in production and you personally are being given a writing credit. However, the production company involved, EA, is not known for it’s ties with the Empire and is even viewed as hostile by some. Can you comment on your role, if any, in this production and what implications it may have for your own future propaganda plans ?
With love,
Vanduul Veronica
The Vanduul are not the enemy. The Imperator is.
This is Vanduul Veronica with a special broadcast of the Real Truth!
I want to talk to you about the new Constellation lineup from Roberts Space Industries.
While the commercial and the brochure both carry disclaimers about the Fair Chance Act, and while I’m certain RSI’s spokespeople will doubtless claim that the ad in no way promotes the exploitation of sentient species, I think we all know what the company’s real position is. RSI is concerned with one thing and one thing only: profit and power! Just consider their business model for a moment.
While they claim to make ships for the common people, like the Aurora, the simple fact is that the vast majority of their corporate income derives from construction and maintenance of the Empire’s largest warships, the destroyers, battleships, and the famous Bengal Carrier, pride of the fleet and symbol of the Empire’s willingness to crush its enemies wherever they may be. The Bengal Carrier is the ultimate tool of power projection used to terrorize human colonies and keep them in line, to reduce the Tevarin to a virtual slave race devoid of even a homeworld, and of course, to mercilessly hunt the the Vanduul and attempt to drive them from their own ancient worlds.
The new Constellation lineup only further shows RSI’s arrogant sense of self entitlement and willingness to ignore the needs of the common people in favor of the greedy wishes of the elite avatars of avarice who dominate Imperial society. To wit:
– The Andromeda is the baseline model and the one people are most familiar with. It is supposed to be a jack-of-all trades ship, but with its bristling guns and legendarily large compliment of missiles, it has become a favorite of smugglers and pirates who use the cargo hold and weaponry to terrorize innocent people throughout the galaxy. RSI knows this, and yet continues to sell the ship. The executives at RSI headquarters have blood on their hands from this ship.
– The Taurus, ostensibly the most pedestrian of the bunch and just a freighter. But is it? Consider that it’s weapons are every bit the equal of an Andromeda, save for one less turret – hardly a difference worth mentioning. This is to be the military transport of choice, ferrying weapons and troops to the places where they will be deployed against innocent civilians to keep us in line.
– The Aquila might actually make a fine exploration ship, but it’s obvious emphasis on planetary landing and exploration leave no doubt that it is to be a vanguard of a new wave of terraforming. Where you see an Aquila, you see the doom of an entire ecosystem about to unfold, carrying on the most horrific traditions of humanity’s past.
– The Phoenix is nothing but a yacht for RSI’s own executives and their ilk. A limousine to carry them to the corporate meetings where they plot and scheme to destroy what little freedom the rest of us still possess. In those leather seats you will find sitting the architects of humanity’s enslavement!
The new Constellation lineup is a microcosm of everything wrong with RSI and the Empire itself: crime, militarism, colonialism, and greed! I call on everyone to refuse to do business with Robert’s Space Industries. Boycott them! Smash their showrooms! Make their stock plummet and their executives run for their lives!
Together we can defeat them and bring true freedom to the people of the Empire.
This is Vanduul Veronica, signing off.
Remember, the Vanduul are not the enemy. The Imperator is!
Dear Imperator Roberts, tyrant and oppressor of the human race,
The Empire’s strategy of dividing its opponents and convincing them to fight amongst themselves is well known. How will this be applied to those brave explorers who push the boundaries of human knowledge? If, for instance, four people aboard a Constellation Aquila chart a new jump point, who will get the credit when reporting the discovery to the UEE? Will it be the ship owner? Will it be the first to file the claim? Or will you break with standard Imperial practice and encourage cooperation by giving all four claimants an equal share of the reward?
With love,
Vanduul Veronica
The Vanduul are not he enemy. The Imperator is.
Dear Imperator Roberts, tyrant and oppressor of the human race,
There have long been rumors of a so-called “FPS” simulation for training your shock troops to conduct riot control operations against peaceful protestors, but this project has been shrouded in secrecy. During your recent press conference, however, you slipped up and actually named the company building it. Will you now lift the veil of secrecy and stop referring to [REDACTED] as “redacted”?
With love,
Vanduul Veronica
The Vanduul are not he enemy. The Imperator is.
Dear Imperator Roberts, tyrant and oppressor of the human race,
The Empire’s colonialism has always been fueled by the limitless expanses of space available during humanity’s initial invasion of foreign worlds. But, as more and more citizens join in the race to the stars, there is a worry that we will run out of new things to explore and discover. How does the Empire plan to provide the steady stream of new locations needed to meet the demands of humanity’s so-called explorers? My sources tell me that the Synthworld project has been working on a “procedural generation” system as part of their planet building boondoggle. Does the Empire look towards this as it’s hope for quelling the riots that will inevitably occur when the People no longer have new worlds to explore, or will you simply use the standard governmental response of expanding the bureaucracy in California and New Austin?
With love,
Vanduul Veronica
The Vanduul are not the enemy. The Imperator is.
Dear Imperator Roberts, tyrant and oppressor of the human race,
The Vanduul are a sensistve and intelligent star-faring species, far more ancient than humanity itself, and they have shown themselves to be excellent caretakers of their worlds by refusing to destroy ecosystems through industrialization, and also through zealously protecting these worlds from invaders, such as human colonists. Will UEE citizens ever be allowed the opportunity to interact peacefully with the Vanduul, or will the UEE continue to force conflict between our two races? I would very much like a chance to engage in trade with the Vanduul at some point and to be able to do more with them than simply fight!
With love,
Vanduul Veronica
The Vanduul are not the enemy. The Imperator is!
Hi everyone! It’s me, Vanduul Veronica, broadcasting to all human colonies from my mobile studio aboard the Crimson Blade!
Today I want to address one of the common myths that humans have about the Vanduul. No, not the one about them being violent and dangerous monsters – I’ve done more than my fair share to show how much of a lie that is! No, I mean the strange tales people tell about Vanduul food. Trust me, folks, it’s delicious! You see, we humans have become accustomed to eating highly processed, pasty, factory made so-called “food” that has been pumped out and fed to us for the past thousand years, but the Vanduul still believe in eating fresh meats and vegetables, the same way our ancestors did before they left Earth for the stars. That’s why the Vanduul don’t industrialize their worlds, you know – they want to keep the ecosystems pristine in order to assure that they have the best possible places to hunt and gather the incredibly rich variety of food they use in their feasts – and I do meant FEASTS! You’ve never eaten until you’ve been to a Vanduul wedding celebration. They serve only …
Whoops! That’s the perimeter alarm, so I’ve got to hit the jump point now – some folks in the UEE Navy just don’t want you to get true information about the Vanduul! I’ll be back soon with more news and music, though, so stay tuned!
This is Vanduul Veronica signing off for now. Remember: The Vanduul aren’t the enemy, the Imperator is!