Starking Your Way Into Things

[withboxofscraps.livejournal.com]

1. Gucun was alight with new ships coming in during the end of the crisis that had been on hand. While some of them carried supplies, one of them was a truly massive ship emblazoned with the words "Stark Industries" across it. Even before setting down, you could hear hard rock that pre-dated the Impact being blared over huge speakers embedded into the ship.

From the top, a figure plummeted from the drop ship and landed with nary a thump via a parachute as fireworks exploded behind him in a pre-arranged pattern. Ladies and Gentlemen, Tony Stark has entered your world!

As the ship landed and people gathered at the drop point, he cleared his throat.]

Is it better to be feared, or respected? I say, is it too much to ask for both? Ladies and Gentlemen of Gucun, I present to you the latest in Stark Industries freedom line, fresh from our development. Armed with the latest in our patented repulsor technology, it the latest in smart weapons. They say the best weapon is one that you don't have to fire. I humbly disagree! As the best weapon is the only weapon you have to fire once.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you...

[And a huge missile appears from the top of it, aimed at the sky, gleaming in the evening sun.]

The Jerusalem.

[And it fired, skyward, zooming into the sky where it split up into hundreds of mini-seekers and exploded on pre-set targets hovering there. A shockwave buffered all of Gucun and Tony spread his arms, seconds before it whooshed past him, only to step towards a cooler.] Order one now and it comes with a mini bar. To peace!


2. [And here it is, a mobile Stark Expo, complete with various technologies, both weapons grade and medical. Tony is mingling with people, drinking from what seems to be an endless glass that keeps getting refilled. Clearly this man knows how to drink. Bother?]

Comments

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[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

How strange of one man to deal in tools to both save and take human lives.

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[withboxofscraps.livejournal.com]

Clearly you've never noticed us before, since we usually worked with Neo-America.

[Tony lowered his sunglasses.] Madam President. You look well. Stark Industries prides itself on peace-keeping weaponry and medical advances. We've got our fingers in everything.

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[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

I had little interest in dealings of large corporations for most of my life. I do not know how economically viable is it to provide many different services with a shared goal in mind, rather than specializing in just one area. But the thought is commendable in itself.

Yun Li Kwan, mr Stark. I do not like official titles... especially since my husband is not technically a president.

[withboxofscraps.livejournal.com]

Well then, Yun Li if I may say call you as such, I'm here to offer as much aid as you can carry. It's why of course I brought the mobile expo.

Even if we've got nothing of military need, we also have some of our older projects, all using repulsor technology of course. I even have the flying car stuck here somewhere. Perfect for quick getaways and avoiding traffic when you want a Dunkin Donut.

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

The State's people would be foolish to reject aid so graciously offered. We manage much better now than years ago, as we both realize... but that does not mean the time of need has passed.

[withboxofscraps.livejournal.com]

Well I'm nothing but generous. And Stark Industries, while not quite the biggest weapons group, also has a generous technology and aid program.

If there's anything that I can help improve or develop, go ahead and ask.

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

The medicinal sector is still under development. It's much better than it used to be... but still not good enough. This is where Stark Industries could help most.

Gucun is built on principles of strength through superior firepower, so guns aren't lacking. It's everything else that's the problem.

[withboxofscraps.livejournal.com]

Understandable considering its history. I'll see what I can do, maybe move some of the expo gear into your medical sector for the time being. All of these are either working prototypes or mass produced for the medical facilities around the world and colonies.

[nietzsche-waifu.livejournal.com]

Much obliged. I am sure we can negotiate a fair deal for both sides.

In the meantime, please enjoy yourself. The State of Gucun treats its guests with respect and open arms.

[withboxofscraps.livejournal.com]

[Thumbs up here.] Got it. And feel free to look around, and request anything, and we'll go into negotiations for it.