On page ten of the RhyDin Post, May the sixteenth, is a published reference copy of the Wolvinator interview transcript.

Fenner: Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, Admiral. start with the basics, shall we" What's your full name and occupation, for the record"

Wolvinator: Alright. My name is Wolvinator. Starfleet Admiral, representative for the United Federation of Planets; S.E.F.F. Special Operations Manager and most recently Minister of Defense for RhyDin directly reporting to Governor Driscol.

Fenner: Wolvinator is your full name"

Wolvinator: Wolvinator is my given and legal name.

Fenner: Alright, Wolvinator. Let's talk about your history. How long have you been in RhyDin"

Wolvinator: Total time in RhyDin, or this most recent tenure"

Fenner: Both. And how long were you away from RhyDin most recently.

Wolvinator: I've been in RhyDin for approximately seven years in total, however, I've been here consecutively for the last five years. There was a five-year gap when I was not planet side in-between those two time periods.

Fenner: And what were you doing during that hiatus"

Wolvinator: Tending to my duties as a Starfleet officer as well as returning home to Earth.

Fenner: What kind of duties does a Starfleet officer have"

Wolvinator: A Starfleet officer has a variety of duties, however, my own personal duties including holding the title of "Commanding Officer" on board the Starfleet vessel USS Xavier, exploring strange new worlds to seek out new life and new civilizations, as well as the defense of the United Federation of Planets, which included the RhyDin Nebula and expanse.

Fenner: That sounds like an awfully big responsibility. How can you spare the time to come down to RhyDin for an extended period"

Wolvinator: I was sent here, both times, as a representative of the Federation to RhyDin. My responsibilities included understanding the nature of the planet, the cultures here which inhabit the surface, and to study the inner workings of day-to-day life. However, the second time was not only as a representative, but on an extended hiatus from Starfleet as well. Sort of like, a temporary leave of absence. However I took it upon myself to protect the innocent by becoming a part of the City Guard and patrolling the streets. Sometimes a leave of absence really isn't a leave of absence at all.

Fenner: Well that makes for a rather adequate segue, doesn't it' Let's get right down to your new position. In your inauguration speech, you already began soliciting volunteer applications for various defense positions in RhyDin. How do you plan to screen these applicants"

Wolvinator: I plan to personally screen applicants for certain positions, while I'll have the respective organizational leaders screen them as well; such as the chief of the Watch, Chief of the City Guard, the Commanding Officer of the RASG, and so on. If there are any 'special" positions that arise, I'll be reviewing those applicants and I'll pass them onto the Governor as well.

Fenner: So give me an ideal dossier. Who makes the cut"

Wolvinator: Depends on what position. Which one would you like"

Fenner: Let's talk about what everyone's been complaining about. Town Watch. Who makes it as a rookie" An officer"

Wolvinator: Well, off the bat, all individuals need to start out as Rookie's and go through a screening, training, and time-in-rate phase before they're accepted as officers. I'll discuss that with the Watch Commanders to see what may be reasonable. But there is a lot of depth to being in the Guard, whether you're a beat cop, a forensics officer, special crimes unit, it all depends. But mostly, we're looking for individuals who have a certain level of aptitude, are in good physical condition, or have the ability to do so. We want people that are willing to work under pressure, listen and follow orders, and those that have a dedication to serve.

Fenner: What about people already on the Watch' Are they going to be put under review"

Wolvinator: I'll ask for a comprehensive review of all officers currently serving by their division commanders. I imagine those reviews should already be available as they're being taken on a frequent basis for promotion, review and salary.

Fenner: Still talking about the Watch....What do you think about the new Watch stations and precincts former Governor Simon unveiled just before leaving office"

Wolvinator: I think it was a great idea, however I think it was done much later than it should have been. To be honest, he should have done that a year or so ago. To me, that was more of a re-election campaign tactic than it was anything else.

Fenner: Had you been following Governor Simon's defense policies" The instatement of the RASG"

Wolvinator: That I have.

Fenner: And do you think that in his position, Simon performed adequately in terms of defense"

Wolvinator: Adequately, yes. However I believe that was his only focus while in office.

Fenner: What do you mean by that"

Wolvinator: During his time in office, he seemed to only work on the defense of RhyDin. There were other projects that could have used a bit more of his attention.

Fenner: Such as" Pause. Let me rephrase. You once ran for Governor, didn't you? What would you have done that was different"

Wolvinator: The main reason why I became involved with this administration is due to the Governor's ideas. Having a Gubernatorial cabinet is exactly what I would have done if I would have taken office, two years ago. I would have focused on defense that would be true. But I'd also work on the expansion of the Riverview clinic, a center for disease control to prevent such things as a zombie outbreak, promotion of business and tourism, and a crackdown on unlawful activity.

Fenner: Well let's talk about the crackdown of activity. Other than expanding personnel, what do you plan to do to curb the crime rate in RhyDin"

Wolvinator: I am in talks with the Governor right now to perhaps take a more aggressive approach toward tackling crime and illegal activity within our city walls.

Fenner: Really' Would you care to expand on that"

Wolvinator: Unfortunately, at this time no, as it is a matter of internal security. However, once I've ironed out the details with the Governor, we will be presenting it to the population as a whole. I don't want to give any misleading information.

Fenner: Well....let's go back to your career for a bit, shall we" Would you like to tell me about anything that stands out in your years of service" What makes you unique" Have you done anything noteworthy"

Wolvinator: I'm not one to brag Mister Fenner; that's unbecoming of an officer. However, one does not make Admiral by sitting around and twiddling their thumbs. Most recently, and relative to my post, I assisted in preventing an Alien invasion force from making it's way to RhyDin. I'm someone whose always looking out, always trying to see if anything is out of place, and pay attention to it. If I get a lead on something I explore it, and if it threatens the civil liberties or the lives of others, I step in. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.

Fenner: I'm not asking you to brag, Minister. I'm asking you to tell me what makes you more qualified to hold this position than any of the other candidates that applied.

Wolvinator: You asked me for things that stand out, so I responded in kind, also stating my position. Pause. I'm qualified due in no small part to my years of service in other organizations, my military bearing, thinking and tactics, not to mention the governor wanted a "breath of fresh air" into the office. New ideas can sometimes make the biggest changes.

Fenner: I understand Governor Simon also applied for the position. Do you believe you can do a better job than he"

Wolvinator: I wouldn't be here if I didn't think so. However, I had appointed Mr. Simon as of the RASG.

Fenner: Is that had" Past tense"

Wolvinator: In fact it is. I signed that order earlier today. So, it had been done.

Fenner: Very well, then. And what sorts of duties will Governor Simon be performing in this position"

Wolvinator: He'll be in charge of the entire RASG, which entails handling new recruit applications, scheduling patrols, and scrambling defenses. He'll be directly responsible for the organization. I'll be leaving the inter-workings of the ranks up to him to handle, I'm not one for micromanaging his operation, especially since he inaugurated the Air and Space Guard. I trust it with him, completely.

Fenner: That's very big of you, Minister. One last question ....Do you have a statement you'd like to share with the RhyDin proper" Observations" Promises" Warnings?

Wolvinator: Being big has nothing to do with it. That was the best and most logical course of action. Pause. ....As I stated in my initial speech to take the position, I look forward to serving the citizens of RhyDin in any capacity that I can. I'm asking that those that wish to help please stand up, we're looking for volunteers to help, and public defense is everyone's responsibility. I'll be working closely with the Governor to ensure that we are implementing and working out policies and problems as they arise. What I can promise you, is that I'll be out there, and I'll be doing everything in my power to ensure the safety of our home.

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On page ten of the RhyDin Post, May the seventeenth, is a published reference copy of the Valkonan interview transcript.

Fenner: Let's start with the basics, shall we" What's your full name and occupation for the record, Minister"

Valkonan: Full name: Alexander Drake Valkonan. I haven't used the first name more than five times in forty years, though. As for occupation, it's just scientist. Well, and father. I retired wealthy years ago, and have been pursuing my own research and raising a family.

Fenner: Did you study at any established universities, Mr. Valkonan'

Valkonan: Not at all. I never had the opportunity, unfortunately. Everything I've learned has been self-taught.

Fenner: And what kind of jobs have you held in your career, Minister"

Valkonan: Long story short, my last....my only job, really, was protecting and defending Earth against those forces capable of causing catastrophe.

Fenner: Is that so' I rather think that deserves a long story, if you don't mind using the breath.

Valkonan: Well, you may have the impression so far that I have a particular knack with technology. I was....well, nearly killed when I started trying something entirely too advanced, and someone decided that those experiments needed to end in me dying in a horrible 'accident.' I survived by magic, to be blunt about it. And in the aftermath, my work had caught the eye of some powerful mages as well.

Fenner: That's....awfully vague, Minister.

Valkonan: Well, we're touching on global conspiracies, still active. I can give a specific or two, though. Stopped an orbital cannon once....that was close to my last mission.

Fenner: So....you work with magic and technology"

Valkonan: You know the phrase "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic?" It's literally true, at the levels my most advanced work touches. But I don't do spells or hermetic circles or prayer. My grounding is technological, backed up by math, theories, and the particular sort of insane brilliance that can lead so readily to the incomprehensible.

Fenner: That's a very interesting theory. Before I go on, do you have any proof of these large-scale superhero endeavors that you accomplished"

Valkonan: That depends on what you'd accept as proof. Obviously, I can forge any direct evidence, since I have access to the technology necessary to do so. I could prove that I can do it, but probably not that I did do it to any absolute level.

Fenner: Fair enough. Let's backtrack, then. In your inauguration speech and just now, you mentioned retirement. When did you retire, exactly"

Valkonan: Personal time, or RhyDin time" I ended up stuck in a pocket dimension with incredibly advanced timeflow for a while there....Twenty years-ish my time. Something like five or six RhyDin time.

Fenner: Really' And what were you doing in those twenty years"

Valkonan: Experimenting in my personal lab....trying to get out of a time bubble, for fifteen of them. Raising a family, which is a full-time job itself!

Fenner: Your family came with you back to RhyDin"

Valkonan: Basically, it was a teleport across different levels of reality. The naked singularity in RhyDin interfered and dropped us here.

Fenner: Naked singularity"

Valkonan: It's....the center of a black hole, without an event horizon. Normally the event horizon protects the outside world from the utterly incomprehensible physics of a singularity. RhyDin just doesn't have that protection. That's why this place is so weird.

Fenner: Laughter. Isn't that the truth' Alright. Back to where we were. So you're not a native citizen of RhyDin. What's the longest you've been here before"

Valkonan: I believe my time physically here has been....Six total years. Though I thought of myself as living here while I was trapped, so it's been longer by my own personal reference.

Fenner: And in that time, you've gotten a better understanding of RhyDin's particular quirks and technological nuances"

Valkonan: I raised children, here. Still am. It's really hard not to get a handle on a place when you have that level of responsibility. Beyond that, I've been studying the city, the land, the people, and especially the quirks since I got here. This is an incredibly fascinating, incredibly flexible world....I don't pretend I understand it, but I don't think anyone does. What I do think is that I can use what I do understand in the practical way that government demands, not just the theoretical.

Fenner: And....what makes this particular election any more convenient than the last few" Why did you apply now" Has the number of your responsibilities lessened"

Valkonan: Dris asked me. That and I know the Minister of Agriculture, and I know that any government she's a part of is going to be a damn competent and effective one. And it is true my responsibilities are a little less, with my oldest daughter married and my next oldest kids in college.

Fenner: You have a history with the Governor"

Valkonan: I knew him way back when. Met him when I ended up here. Pause. It's not that kind of history.

Fenner: How did you meet him"

Valkonan: You know, I'll be honest and say I don't remember. It was probably in a tavern, back when I was out and about and social, but the details....probably got kicked out to make room for some theoretical trig.

Fenner: And what made the Governor think of you for the position' What makes you a better candidate than anyone else?

Valkonan: There's no possible answer I could give to that that isn't shamelessly tooting my own horn. At the end of the day, the answer is simply that science is my life. Science is me. I understand it, I love it, and probably most importantly, I have the vision to make things happen not just in the lab, but in law, policy, and culture as well.

Fenner: Let's talk about those things, shall we" I have with me here a transcript of your inauguration speech, and I must say, I can't quite figure out if you are trying to be facetious or not.

Valkonan: I do intend to make sure that rights for "artificial intelligences" are advanced; I feel that's incredibly important on a personal, ethical, and humanitarian level. Similarly, I think that standards of ethical conduct in research and development are absolutely critical. We need to put behind us the days of cackling supergeniuses creating misshapen-yet-lovable horrors which they then proceed to abuse and neglect.

Fenner: And what qualifies as "artificially intelligent?"

Valkonan: Ah, now that's a question we have to establish a consensus on. Philosophers have argued that for centuries, after all. I don't think it's a huge difference to the man on the street - pick any random robot stalking around RhyDin being pretty much indistinguishable from a person - but we're going to need some pretty intense consultation to determine if we want to define it by behavioral standards, constructional, psychological, or other standards.

Fenner: You also seem to be riding on the coattails of Driscol's campaign promises to further the spread of "knowledge" in RhyDin. Would you like to tell me how"

Valkonan: I believe that RhyDin needs a way, or at least to offer a way, to formally transition new arrivals to the city of a different technological level to at least basic understanding of technology. Not necessarily so they understand the workings of the internal combustion engine in detail, but certainly enough to know what a car is, what a phone is, the sort of basic knowledge we take for granted, having grown up with it. The more smoothly we can catch people up as best as possible, the fewer incidents we'll have where medieval-era knights attack the great metal dragon, or displays of basic cellular technology drive the Centurion to madness. I've seen the confusion and often panic than can result from that sort of situation.

Fenner: So....mail out operation manuals" Hold classes" What are some of your ideas"

Valkonan: Classes, I think, are the most readily accessible and reasonable solution on the table at the present. We already have the mechanics for adult education in place, after all. I'm certainly not opposed to thinking more extensively, but this one is going to take some study and research.

Fenner: And what about this "ethical conduct" supposition' How do you plan to shape the way people conduct science without encroaching on civil rights"

Valkonan: Ethical conduct in research is civil rights. Especially, it's ensuring the protection of the subjects. I've met, personally, a few unfortunate souls who have been the victim of some frankly abhorrent research, undertaken on them without their consent and without any respect for their existence as people. The people or organizations responsible for this sort of experimentation must be stopped. They need to understand that they will be brought to justice for their actions. I have nothing against informed consent, if it truly is informed - not hidden behind weasel words or "we didn't know this would happen" even though they did. It's the people who believe science justifies the means, even if the means is counted in life, that I intend to take aim at.

Fenner: So, in no few words, you plan to more thoroughly monitor technology-users" Influential scientists" Things like that"

Valkonan: The intent of this Ministry is to develop rigorous ethical standards to be codified. I'm not going to speak for Minister O'Rourke in action, but I intend to develop a plan that fits into the existing criminal justice system and the scientific peer-review system already present in the community. Pause. That sounds kind of weasely, I suppose, but it's certainly not my plan for goons to kick in the door to the Psych 101 lab at RhyDin and start interrogating the grad students about control groups. I think the resources already exist to enforce the matter, and it's my duty to advise the people who are in charge of those resources.

Fenner: Sounds like a very satisfactory opinion on ethics, Minister. Just one more question, and I'll let you go. Is there anything you'd like to tell our readers, or the RhyDin proper for that matter"

Valkonan: I've got email, phones, a letter slot, and an office. The Ministry will listen if you have something to say. I'm here for the people, and the more I hear from them, the better I can do my job.

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On page ten of the RhyDin Post, May the eighteenth, is a published reference copy of the Harriss-Ksyhsravor interview transcript.

Fenner: Well then, Merriam, let's jump right in, shall we" Would you mind telling me your full name and occupation for the record"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: All right, Darien. My full name is Merriam Jane Harriss-Ksyhsravor. As you may have heard, I retired as a major from the United States Air Force back on Earth. That was about....Seven, eight years ago or so, now" I currently have the honor to serve under Governor Driscol as the Minister of Agriculture. As incongruous as that may seem.

Fenner: Before I touch on that, would you mind telling me how long you've been a resident of RhyDin"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: Making me think. I retired from the military in 2002. I came to RhyDin in about March of 2003 after spending some time in Pittsburgh on Earth. Dr. Sims accompanied me from there, mostly because we both found ourselves at loose ends at the time. I estimate about five years total, subtracting the time I've spent other places.

Fenner: And that's what brought you to RhyDin to begin with' Loose ends"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: What's wrong with a little adventure" Probably a lot of worse things bring people here every day, Darien. I came here for a change of pace. You have to admit, RhyDin is a very different place from Earth.

Fenner: So you were an Air Force major. That's an interesting stepping block to becoming "Minister of Agriculture."

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: You're telling me" Laughter. I was honest when I said the closest I came to agriculture was the fact my grandparents were farmers. I have a good deal of business experience, but it's in logistics. Operations management. Now, it can lend itself to the getting the crops to market aspect, but if you asked me how big farms work, or animal husbandry' I couldn't honestly tell you. From what I understand, the position might have remained unfilled otherwise. That's not to say I'm disinterested. I'm even planning on an open call for the agricultural sorts to come in and be consultants and so on, but I'm not certain what type of reception I'm going to get. Are they going to look down their noses at the city slicker, regardless of how honest I'm trying to be? Probably. All I can do is try, and keep trying.

Fenner: Hang on, hang on. So the main reason you applied is because the position would have remained unfilled otherwise"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: I didn't apply. Governor Driscol approached me. The American military is a political plaything at times, Darien. I did my best when I was a member of it to not play politics. I get the impression that the Governor wants his ministers to work together and with the public to the best of their abilities. I think I was approached because I don't play politics, and I didn't view this as some sort of stepping-stone to something bigger. I think I know why I was hired, so to speak, and I plan to fulfill my duties to the best of my ability.

Fenner: Well then. Why don't you go ahead and tell me in your own words what it is you think the Minister of Agriculture is responsible for"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: Well, I certainly can't control the weather. Laughter. I was trying to approach it from a logistical viewpoint, really, as that was what I am most familiar with. Obviously it's important that the city gets its share of the foodstuffs that the farmers in the outlying areas produce, that it gets here on time, in good condition. It's important the producers get a fair price for that produce, be it crops or rope or animals or wool, what have you. I get the feeling I'll be working a lot with Silver Starblade in the future. Pause. With what I know about the hard and fast of actual agriculture, I was planning to be a facilitator, to help the ones who did understand it get what they needed.

Fenner: And how do you plan to do that' Implement certain measures or regulations" Or go with your colleague's route and hope for lots of volunteers to help"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: I'm hoping for volunteers. If there's one thing I've learned from living here, making edicts or regulations don't seem to fly very well. Though if there are any farmers that actually come to the city proper, they don't seem to stay long. Not that I can blame them for that, either. I'm actually hoping some of them read your newspaper and show up on my doorstep once I get my office set up in City Hall. I'm hoping for something on the first floor, stairs kill me.

Fenner: Laughter. That's taking a lot on faith, Minister. Pause. Have you had a chance to get a proper look at the rural side of RhyDin" Meet some agriculturalists while you've been here"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: Maybe one, and he was a small-time farmer. Did a bit of farmer's market when he had excess, but mostly supported his family, and then his wife and her family helped him run a little pub that did lunch and dinner. I know it is running a lot on faith, but if the farmers here are anything like Earth, they're not going to appreciate what they see as big government barging in and telling them what to do. I'm not trying to do that. I'm telling them "Hi, I'm your Minister of Agriculture. I'm here for you, so if you need anything or want to see anything, come here and tell me what to do." It's a unique approach, I'm sure, but I'm hoping it works.

Fenner: No, no. That's interesting. So basically what you're looking to be is an intermediary or liaison between the different levels of production and market"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: Right, because that's what I know. If I get the opportunity to learn from the actual people themselves" Believe me, I'll take the opportunity, even if that means I'm out of my office more than I'm in it. I plan on having ways to get in touch with me, even then. Idealistic, I realize, but I'm not going to spend my time trying to radicalize or overhaul something I know so little about. It's like giving a blind man a paintbrush and trying to get him to reproduce the Mona Lisa. You might get something remotely recognizable as a painting, but no one is going to be truly happy with the end result. I've heard a lot of my colleagues plan on appointing a Deputy Minister. If I found a farmer truly interested in the position, I'd appoint him or her.

Fenner: Assuming everything goes according to plan, where do you see yourself in a month"

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: Best case scenario, I do get a couple of interested parties coming out of the woodwork, and I split my time between farms and my office. I get a learning-on the job situation out of it. As for the worst-case scenario....let's not go there. I don't want to be sitting in my office, bored out of my mind, but with the reactions to my office so far, which has been a lot of silence....I figure RhyDin's farmers have been handling things on their own just fine for a while.

Fenner: That's a very wise and realistic point of view, Merriam. Pause. Is there anything else you'd like to add" A message to RhyDin, perhaps?

Harriss-Ksyhsravor: Ha. Usually I'm a woman of few words, Darien. But....I suppose I want to say that despite my clear lack of agricultural experience, I do want to do the best I can for RhyDin, and if people are willing to work with me, I'll do my best for them. That's pretty much it.



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On page ten of the RhyDin Post, May the twentieth, is a published reference copy of the O'Rourke interview transcript.

Fenner: Alright then, let's start with the easy ones first, huh' Would you mind sharing with me your full name and occupation for the record"

O"Rourke: Riley O'Rourke, Owner of the Black Cat Yoga and Dance Studios, and newly appointed Minister of Justice for the City of RhyDin.

Fenner: What did you do for a living before you applied for this position, Riley' On a daily basis, say.

O"Rourke: I teach....taught....yoga and ballet. I also own a building in the WestEnd, called the Zen Gardens. It's a mixed-use building, residencies and commercial spaces.

Fenner: In your inauguration speech, you briefly mentioned law. How long had you practiced before you started teaching yoga and ballet"

O"Rourke: Five years. Three in the DA's office and two as managing partner for a criminal defense firm.

Fenner: And what ultimately brought you to RhyDin"

O"Rourke: Well, the first time was an accident. A client I was defending blamed his conviction on me and sent me here as a display of his power, which was under suspicion. The second time....It was deliberate.

Fenner: And how long ago was the first time"

O"Rourke: It was February of last year.

Fenner: Why did you decide to settle in RhyDin"

O"Rourke: I....had just gone through a very painful period in my life and I....wanted a fresh start.

Fenner: Would you like to tell me about it"

O"Rourke: Not particularly, no. It's the past and I'd really like to focus on the future - both mine and this city's.

Fenner: You know, Minister, it takes a knowledge of the past to understand the future. Pause. Silence. Did you practice law at all when you settled on RhyDin"

O"Rourke: No. There really isn't a justice or a legal system in this city. Not anything that I'm used to anyway. I looked into hanging out my own shingle, but ultimately decided that my services would be underused.

Fenner: So what makes you think putting a title like "Minister of Justice" under your name on a business card will make you any more successful"

O"Rourke: I believe that Governor Driscol has recognized a certain....lawless element in the city, and has decided to do something about it. I think that by creating the Council, and by extension the Ministry of Justice, he has given us Councilors the ability to address certain issues. If any of us were working in a private practise, we'd hardly have that scope.

Fenner: So, you believe your power comes to you because the Governor says so"

O"Rourke: I believe my position comes to me because Governor Driscol appointed me to the Council. I claim no power over anyone. I'm a judge with a fancy title and a killer office in the Courthouse. And as such, it is my duty to interpret the law as it is written and apply it to each individual case.

Fenner: So you're talking about interpreting the law, based on your own personal opinion' Let's be perfectly clear. The only place power or influence comes from in a government is the people. The only way that you'll see any progress is by appealing to the majority of RhyDin without seeming overbearing. Now how exactly do you plan to cut down on "lawlessness" as you say when political, martial, canonical, and procedural opinions in RhyDin differ drastically from citizen to citizen"

O"Rourke: I'm not talking about interperting the law based on my own personal opinion. I'm talking about interpreting it based on precedent, eight years of procedural training, five years of practical experience and a whole lotta common sense. Pause. The United States is not really that different than RhyDin when it comes to legal issues. We are a melting pot of different religions, different cultures and racial backgrounds, and yet, we seem to get on pretty well. Yes, granted, there are always going to be those who aren't happy with their lot, but as someone infinitely more intelligent than me said, 'You can please all the people part of the time, and part of the people all the time, but not all the people all the time."

Fenner: And how long have you been living on RhyDin most recently' Have you had an opportunity to, say, observe RhyDin's pseudo-"juducial" goings-on"

O"Rourke: In the six months since returning, I've seen exactly two occasions of....justice. And both left a bad taste in my mouth.

Fenner: Would you care to expand on that"

O"Rourke: One was a case of police entrapment and another a failed assassination attempt, which was mentioned in your publication.

Fenner: And what about either of those situations bothered you?

O"Rourke: Police swear an oath to protect and serve the people of their jurisdiction, not to arrest someone without any grounds, any evidence, any proof. And the assassination attempt' There are other ways to address grievances.

Fenner: One more question. What would you like to tell our readers" What sort of plans do you have for RhyDin" How do you plan to restore some kind of justice to these people"

O"Rourke: I want to assure the citizens of RhyDin that I will do everything I possibly can to make their streets safer, their homes safer. I want them to understand that I'm not going to create a police state by writing a bunch of nonsense laws. I believe in civil liberties; in fact, I am a card-carrying member of the American Civil Liberties Union. There is nothing more important to me than protecting everyone's right to do whatever makes them happy, so long as it doesn't at the same time detract from someone else's pursuit of happiness. 'Live and let live,' you know"

O"Rourke: The only thing of interest in my past is the fact that I have known since I was ten years old that I've wanted to be a lawyer. My entire life has been dedicated to protecting people's legal rights.

Fenner: Then we look forward to seeing what you have to offer, .



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On page ten of the RhyDin Post, May the twenty-fourth, is a published reference copy of the Starblade interview transcript.

Fenner: Thanks for taking the time to meet with me today, Minister. If it's alright with you, I'd like to have your full name and occupation for our records.

Starblade: Silver Starblade, Captain and Minister of Trade and Commerce.

Fenner: Captain of the Starstruck Siren, is that correct"

Starblade: Yes, it is.

Fenner: And how long have you been a captain, Miss Starblade"

Starblade: About a decade.

Fenner: What did you do for a living before you were a ship's captain"

Starblade: I was a knight.

Fenner: A knight"

Starblade: Yes. Most of my life was in that profession, before acquiring a ship.

Fenner: Well that's certainly an interesting career. Whereabouts was this"

Starblade: Another lifetime.

Fenner: Would you mind expanding on that a little bit, Minister"

Starblade: No.

Fenner: Alright, then. When did you decide to come to RhyDin, and why"

Starblade: I didn't decide to come here. I ended up here and have been here ever since. It's become my home. That is the reason I am no longer a knight.

Fenner: So' you've been in RhyDin for the decade that you've been a ship's captain"

Starblade: Yes, that's about right.

Fenner: And for those that aren't exactly of the nautical affiliation, would you mind telling me what kind of duties your position called for"

Starblade: As Captain" I doubt you have time for the entire list, but to put it simply, I'm in charge of my ship and its crew. I need to find business to make them money, hire able-bodied seamen to keep my ship in working order, and I need to keep them safe when on the sea. I'm in charge of their safety, as well as the safety of my ship and its cargo.

Fenner: The Governor's instatement speech seems to suggest that in your field, you dealt with a lot of trade and commerce. How so"

Starblade: Did you just miss what was said" As a ship's Captain, it's up to me to deal with securing trade and commerce in forms of cargo for my own personal business. I did not always have my own ship and therefore learned through working what it meant to be involved in the commerce industry. Since acquiring my own vessel, it rests solely on my shoulders to make sure my crew has a job to get paid. I have been trading within RhyDin for years, albeit almost entirely through shipping, yet I work with diverse clientele. Pause. In order to make sure my business does not flounder, I seek out new trade and new business partners constantly.

Fenner: Not at all, Minister. I was simply pointing out the flagrant ambiguity of your assertion, and was merely hoping for a further clarification. When I asked about your experience with trade and commerce, I was referring to commercial exchange - the buying and selling of various commodities on domestic or international markets. Since you have only vaguely implied a trafficking and business in cargo and employment, perhaps I should be a little more specific. What kind of cargo did you deal with, Minister" There are a myriad of specialized freighters that circumvent the RhyDin peninsula. I want to know what your "personal business," as you call it, involved.

Starblade: It's been a long day. My personal business deals with commerce, as you so put it. Yes, we do trade on a smaller scale within RhyDin, but the majority of the money is made on commercial exchange, which is what I look for. Shipping large shipments means more money, to put it simply. I do business with not only vendors in RhyDin but abroad as well when called for. It is usually the normal freight such as spices and cloth. Sometimes it is commercial goods like timber.

Fenner: And in your experience, do you believe you have gained sufficient knowledge of RhyDin's commodities exchange"

Starblade: I sure as hell hope so. I've enough mind for business and have been trading within RhyDin for long enough. No one knows every single piece of trade that goes on in RhDyin since there has never been documents of it all....which is what I hope to start accomplishing, so that there is a comprehensive record somewhere of what goods and services are being offered and traded.

Fenner: Well, you've already touched on it a little bit, but why don't you go ahead and tell me what sorts of plans you have in store for us in your jurisdiction"

Starblade: Well...as previously stated I hope to research the trade and commerce currently going on in RhyDin. I'd like to strengthen our relationship with those we do business with currently, for example, by offering free trade routes for established business partners to show them we value their business. I'd like to seek out new trade routes as well to further increase RhyDin's standing as central to the galaxy. We receive visitors who pass through on a daily basis as well as those that stay and maintain direct links with their homeland. These inhabitants should be looked at as a vital asset to trade and commerce.

Fenner: That's very wise of you, Minister. What about the founding of new galactic leylines" Will you be in communion with Minister Valkonan in the course of your term"

Starblade: Of course. All the Ministers are already working together on various issues that have been brought to their desks. Most of our duties cross over with one another. I do not claim to know everything. When it comes to space trade or magic, I plan to use my resources and fellow ministers for help. And they know they are always welcome at my door should the need arise.

Fenner: What are your impressions of DeMuer Exports, one of the most influential transaction businesses in this realm"

Starblade: Impression' You just gave me yours. I agree they are a big name business, but you also have sizeable competitors like Blood House with all their holdings dockside. But you cannot count out the smaller businesses either. While they are not as sizeable they are just as important to trade.

Fenner: Well why don't you tell me what you know about the Blood House, then" How do the Bloods compare with, say, RhyDin's smaller private businesses"

Starblade: They are on a different scale. Their holdings and business are immense compared to a smaller industry that rents a part of a building and has to go out and hustle for business. In this industry, it's easy to measure success by the size of your company. Many forget that smaller business bring in just as much revenue and usually cater to individual needs of the populace. Pause. It's not the size of your business that counts.

Fenner: Mind if I quote you on that, Minister"

Starblade: Go right ahead.

Fenner: Alright, well now I'd like to bring your attention to several outstanding allegations that have been made against you. I have here several witness statements that testify to your conduct as unbecoming a government official: Disturbing the peace; assault and battery. Would you care to explain"

Starblade: No. But I will humor you to a point. Yes, charges have been made and they have been pending for months now since there is no evidence. I'm not going to hide the fact occasionally I get drunk and loud. Disturbing the peace, you could say....yet as I said, these charges were brought up months ago. Nothing has been brought against me recently and I would try not to bring dishonor to this position.

Fenner: If I may, why do you think Driscol chose you for this position"

Starblade: I'm hoping it is because I have personal knowledge of how the industry works, and I can bring fresh ideas to the table.

Fenner: Laugher. Everyone I've interviewed has said that exact same thing. Pause. I think that'll do for now, Minister. Is there anything else you'd like to add" A message to RhyDin, perhaps?

Starblade: I think I've talked enough for now. Thanks for coming.



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On page ten of the RhyDin Post, May the twenty-ninth, is a published reference copy of the VanDuran-Simon interview transcript.

Fenner: Well , I know we've heard from you before, but for the sake of consistency, why don't you go ahead and tell me your full name and occupation for the record"

VanDuran-Simon: Well my full name is Koyliak Aldamiras VanDuran-Simon but as you know Koy works full well for me. I'm the owner and operator of a fashion boutique on Benson Boulevard and now the newly appointed Minister of Cultural Diversity. Though I don't get paid in coin for it I'm also a wife and a mother. I believe you may know of my husband, Matthew Simon.

Fenner: Who doesn't' Now Koy, why did you decide to apply for this new Council position when you already have your hands full with a new fashion season coming up"

VanDuran-Simon: It's true, I do have a full plate, though in some ways I see this position as a natural extension of what I already do. I take beauty that's in each person walking into my store and give it a more visible expression through clothing. Now I'm just taking the beauty of this city and bringing it out so everyone else can see it.

Fenner: Now obviously the Office of Cultural Diversity isn't going to be getting as much attention as, say, the Office if Defense or of Trade and Commerce. Why don't you go ahead and tell me what "cultural diversity" means, and what your job as a Minister is all about"

VanDuran-Simon: Take a look around. Pause. There's an orc, an elf, and a shapeshifter right there just enjoying their lunch and their down time. You'll see that everywhere you go in this city. Nowhere else in all the realm are you going to find such a vast amount of races and creeds living, working and loving together. RhyDin is a city to be proud of and a place to be seen. Part of what I'm here to do is to help make sure we all can see and celebrate each other for both our differences and our universal ideals. On the other side of the coin, this city can come off as intimidating to newcomers. What I want to establish here is a place where anyone can be pointed to to get some help and guidance on what?s available to them upon arriving here. So basically, I'm here to talk a lot and spread information, much like yourself.

Fenner: So tell me some of your ideas, then. Right now, we're sitting in the possibly dangerous construction site that will soon become the renovated RhyDin Tourist Information Center. Why don't you tell me what you're going to offer here"

VanDuran-Simon: Ah, Mr. Fenner, you're just not seeing this place through my eyes. What I plan to have here is a place to serve two groups of people - those who don't know, and those who only think they know. We're going to have an information desk staffed by people with a genuine interest in helping and enlightening people. Imagine the Nexus has just dropped you here with no way home. You're tired, you're hungry, and most of all you're scared. This will be a place that any kind soul on the street will point you to. You'll come in and it's nice and cool in here and there's soft music playing. People are smiling when they talk. There's someone here to give you a list of local places who've agreed to take in new immigrants for either a discount rate or a barter system. There'll be a cafeteria and showers to give you a fresh start. If you ask a staff member, they'll help point you in the way of where to start your search for work.

Fenner: So basically just tourist information, then" Pamphlets, maps, and such"

VanDuran-Simon: That too, 'course. I'm working with some local cultural centers and businesses to come up with various excursions and events that will remind people that RhyDin is the place to be. Like I said, it's two groups of people. Those who don't know anything about the city they've just landed in and those who think they know but haven't heard of half the incredible things there are to see and do here.

Fenner: That's all well and good for incoming guests and such, but in terms of spreading knowledge like you said, exactly how do you plan to promote solidarity among the RhyDin people outside this office"

VanDuran-Simon: Street teams. I'm working on pulling together various groups of people with their ears to the street. Once I get this place up and running we'll be combing the city for events for different age groups and spreading the word. People can come here whenever they want to know what?s going on and check the big scheduling board that's going to likely be right here. And it's not just about people outside this office. RhyDin is about friends and family. I'm hoping to get people and businesses on board with having a Take Your Child To Work Day. It's important for our youth to see what their families do to make a living. And tourism is important for our economy.

Fenner: What sorts of events does RhyDin have going on at any one time"

VanDuran-Simon: Did you know in three weeks there's going to be a cherry blossom festival in Mercer Park" Or that children in Dragon's Gate have been working hard on building boxcars for a race they're having next month"

Fenner: I did not know that. You also mentioned tourism. Will you be promoting tourism offworld as well"

VanDuran-Simon: If there's a city or region who wants to work with us, sure, though taking care of our own needs is a higher priority.

Fenner: You're not aware of any just yet"

VanDuran-Simon: There are some surrounding cities but none of them have come asking for help getting tourists from here. The only place so far we're wanting to help promote travel to is Mount Yasao.

Fenner: Well, Koy, you already sort of touched on it before, but in your own words, what kinds of experience do you have dealing with the community, besides, say, working in New Haven"

VanDuran-Simon: Well as I mentioned in my acceptance speech, my interest in the larger picture comes in great part from being married to the Governor for the last two years. His love for this city, even when what he was dealing with wasn't the type of fun that I'm talking about, inspired me. I want to do more and I want to make sure that the hands that this city's entrusted itself to are honest ones.

Fenner: That about answers my next question. I'll leave this pretty simple then. Do you have any other message you'd like to tell the people of RhyDin" Words of encouragement, perhaps"

VanDuran-Simon: For myself I want to say that my door's always open. The whole point of this center, much like the point of the Benson Boulevard Initiative I've worked on and continue to work with, is to help. There are too many worthwhile and incredible people, places, and things in this city to let ourselves get bogged down or caught up in ugly squabbles. What I want to do is keep the lines of communication open so that what we have with each other, with the citizens, and with the government are dialogues and not one-sided conversations.

Fenner: And that sounds perfectly reasonable, Minister. Is there anything else you'd like to add"

VanDuran-Simon: Just that I'm thankful for having the chance to work!

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On page ten of the RhyDin Post, June the eighth, is a published reference copy of the Greyshott interview transcript.

Fenner: Pleasure seeing you again, Mr. Greyshott. The last time we met, it was when you were running for Governor. Seeing as that situation is remotely related to your present one, I have to ask. Are you disappointed that you did not make it past the first primary"

Greyshott: I suppose a little, but only a little. After all, Mr. Driscol makes a fine governor, and my position as Minister keeps me closer to my usual work, so there is plenty of good for me to see in it.

Fenner: Before we go any further, I'm afraid I'm going to have to enforce some standard protocol. If you don't mind, Mr. Minster, your full name and occupation for the record"

Greyshott: You mean you don't recognize me" Laughter. Very well. Silas Greyshott, Minister of Magic.

Fenner: And before you were the Minister of Magic, what kind of career did you have"

Greyshott: It's the career I still have, to be very frank. I am the Master Mage at Greyshott Applied Magick & Engineering, which I guess means I am the manager. I help to secure contracts for and work on arcane engineering projects, such as automobile engines fueled by magic.

Fenner: Will you be pursuing and working on projects for G.A.M.E. in addition to your Ministerial duties"

Greyshott: Yes, I will. I believe it's very important to remain an active participant in the magical community, if I am to be its advocate as far as the governor's policies are concerned. Without that level of engagement, how am I to truly know the problems facing the community and what solutions would really help"

Fenner: Well, let's touch on that a little bit. What kinds of problems do you see in your day-to-day job, Minister"

Greyshott: There haven't been many, because I haven't been in the position for very long. I have, though, had some arcanists coming by to ask me for advice. In my experience, an active practitioner of the arcane arts does not like his affairs meddled with, but they are willing to take steps to prevent such meddling. Generally I advise people to observe safety precautions in their practices, and present a better public face to the wider community.

Fenner: Problems aside, then. What sorts of duties did you have within G.A.M.E. and with DeMuer before you were appointed as Minister of Magic"

Greyshott: With DeMuer....DeMuer Exports is engaged in cross-realms trade, and as a theoretical metaphysicist I am quite good at finding pathways between worlds, so to speak. I started out doing that sort of thing for them, and since moving on to the GAME workshop, I have been heavily involved in producing better power sources for a variety of devices. Mostly I take on contracts from other companies and individuals, people who may want a specific thing done such as a metaphysical navigation system for their ship, but I also develop a few of my own projects, like arcane spaceflight. I set the course for the Workshop, and then work directly with the other engineers on the projects themselves.

Fenner: Better power sources like Carolmagnium'

Greyshott: Carolus is how we refer to carolmagnium in its refined and usable form, but yes, that is one of them. However I feel that avenue has already been pretty thoroughly explored, at least from my perspective; my new projects attempt to draw on latent energies, something RhyDin has in abundance.

Fenner: You seem like you already have your plate quite full, Mr. Greyshott. Why did you decide to apply for the Ministry in the first place" Do you think you will be able to further your research using this new position"

Greyshott: Not at all. I chose....Pause. I became the Minister of Magic because I felt that the 'mystical community,' as it has been called, is in bad need of an advocate. The infamous events surrounding Proposition 37 demonstrate what a poor understanding many have of the role of magic in our city, and also how that community may need to engage in better public relations and education. Ignorance is a very dangerous thing" and if I can help bring the arcane and non-arcane, for lack of better terminology, to a better understanding, then it is well worth the time I must sacrifice every day.

Fenner: Before I move on, I'd like to expand on what you just said a little bit. Do you think the riots surrounding Proposition 37 could have been prevented"

Greyshott: I do. Without active agitation taking place, and with increased awareness through public education, I believe much of the violence could have been prevented. Thankfully peaceful demonstrations and democratic action made the stronger effort by the end of the day, but lives were still lost and I hope nothing like it will happen again.

Fenner: Well, as Minister of Magic, that responsibility now falls on you. How do you plan to prevent it from happening again?

Greyshott: I cannot, not alone, and I will not pretend that I can. What I will do is be an advocate, and increase awareness of appropriate magic use among the arcane community, and also increase broader public awareness of the positive roles magic can play in the community. Knowledge is the only weapon I will use. ...Unless we are attacked by a cosmic spirit-monster, and I am called upon to defend the city. Then I am very likely to use a regular weapon. But combating ignorance, I will use no weapon but knowledge.

Fenner: And we're back to the knowledge-spreading campaign, of course! If I may, Minister, I'd like to address something you said before. Do you believe that magic and magic-imbued folk are natively essential and intrinsic of RhyDin, or do you believe they are their own subgroup that has only recently garnered attention'

Greyshott: I believe that to be rather semantic. Whether any group is a subgroup or subculture, or 'natively essential' and 'intrinsic,' or if they can be both....These are problems for social scientists, and in this context trivial problems. I do believe that they have long played an important role in RhyDin and that, yes, they are an integral part of the city, and they will continue to be just that for the foreseeable future.

Fenner: Just one more question then, Minister, if I may. You mentioned that, in office, you plan to pretty much carry out Governor Driscol's wishes in perpetuating knowledge regarding magic and magic paraphernalia. Would you mind telling me what your plans are for RhyDin as a whole" What would you like to tell the people; what do you have in store for them"

Greyshott: I will tell you this much, that my ideas for education in RhyDin extend far beyond pamphlets and newsletters.

Fenner: You can't tell me anything more than that"

Greyshott: Use your imagination. Laughter. The rest of it will come out before the end of the summer!

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On page ten of the RhyDin Post, June the ninth, is a published reference copy of the Ravenlock interview transcript.

Fenner: Thank you for meeting with me today, Minister. I imagine the Office of Citizen Resources is pretty busy this time of year. But before we begin, would you mind telling me your full name and occupation for the record"

Ravenlock: No need to thank me whatsoever. I am more than glad to have a sit down, and I have enjoyed your work'so this is an honor. And yes, it is very busy right now - not only for myself, but for all involved. This is an exciting time for the city. Oh, sorry about that. My name is Brian Alexander McDineen-Ravenlock, and I am the Minister of Citizen Resources for the City of RhyDin.

Fenner: And what kind of occupation did you have before you were Minister, Mr. Ravenlock"

Ravenlock: Recently, I opened the Jewell Ravenlock Center for Community Partnership, and head that. Before that, I was a Captain with the RhyDin Militia 27th Division, WestEnd. And before that, I also owned the Ravenlock Dojo, training hall, and I currently own the 'Sanctuary of Zi'tah' spiritual spa with my wife, Jenai.

Fenner: What sorts of things do you do at the Ravenlock Center for Community Partnership"

Ravenlock: We offer various services, such as employment assistance, housing assistance, counseling, as well as crime prevention measures, in regards to any at risk juveniles and first time offenders. We offer community service, and a regimen to hopefully sway them to a better way of life" of course that is a case-by-case basis, and completely up to the offender to take us up on. We also work with locals in regards to beautification projects throughout the city, and basically do what we can do help anyone who truly wishes to make a 'go' at improving themselves here in RhyDin. We also offer 'adaptation' counseling for off-worlders, who have trouble adapting to this grand place we call home, and to help them ease here.

Fenner: So....the Ravenlock Center for Community Partnership also serves as a halfway house for the rehabilitation of criminals"

Ravenlock: Not at all. They do not reside there at all. This is a community service program for first time offenders and prevention for at risk youth. When bonded out, they can serve their community service with us, and our program sees to that. For the prevention portion, they are sent to us - with their parents or guardians of course - and we share with them exactly what can happen should they continue to lean towards that path of trouble. As far as I know, there are no halfway houses for criminals within the city at all. If there were, they would not fall under my jurisdiction.

Fenner: I see now. Pause. How long have you been a resident of RhyDin, Mr. Ravenlock"

Ravenlock: Gods. Let's see" I arrived here when I was eight or so. I'd say twenty-five years now.

Fenner: So you've been around since the Governor Office's inception, no' Well this is certainly lucky. Mr. Ravenlock, do you believe that the direction Governor Driscol is proceeding in is, in fact, a way to 'return to RhyDin's roots'" Do you support his policies in office so far"

Ravenlock: Yes, I have been around since Governor Helston and before. In fact, she is a dear friend who I adore to no end. She did a great deal for this city. I believe Governor Driscol is indeed returning to the roots, so to speak. What he has done with us as a whole is unprecedented, and it will benefit the city in so many ways. I am impressed with him so far, as well as with his selection of counsel. He is a man who understands that to serve the people, one cannot do it alone, and more so, the people are needed more than ever to make this city what it is.

Pause. Interruption excluded.

Fenner: Where were we....ah, yes. We were talking about Driscol's policies. You said yourself, Minister, that what Driscol happens to be doing right now is 'unprecedented.' If it's alright with you, I'd like to read to you an excerpt the Post received for our 'Op-Ed' page.

Ravenlock: Of course, sir. Read away.

Fenner: A political watchdog group called Specto Solum believes that Driscol has not, in fact, returned RhyDin to its roots by starting this Ministry. In an article published on May 17th, they claim: "Governor Driscol chose his cabinet in a matter of mere days, nowhere near long enough to have strenuously vetted the applicants, to see if they not only truly understand their posts, but can perform their newfound jobs with genuine efficiency. Remember your roots" There are no roots here." Do you disagree"

Ravenlock: Hmm, that is very interesting indeed. I believe anyone can question anything at any given time. Everyone will have an opinion, and I am glad we live in a place where such opinions can be aired freely. I believe them entitled to that, and , in return I will offer my own. I do recall my roots, I do recall what this place was like so many years ago, long before many even arrived here. I recall the Guild Wars, the issues with slavers, and more....The Goblin Wars of old, and yet other campaigns. Like other families, mine has been here all this time, and gods willing, we will remain here for a great time . I believe the Governor in fact made his choices in an educated manner, and , each of us understands the scope of our occupations, and" so have begun work in earnest the likes of which this city has never had on the political front. *, the comments made are reflective of speculation only, and while they are entitled to that, little for the moment. Give us a bit of time, and let us weigh what you read against what is.

Fenner: I'm not sure you understand my point, Minister. What I believe Specto Solum are trying to say is that Driscol's 'Remember Your Roots' campaign is not only proceeding in the completely opposite direction, but it is doing so at a speed and in a hazardous fashion that electors did not vote upon. What I am really asking is, do you believe that this Ministerial, this gubernatorial policy is an improvement, compared with the years you have lived on RhyDin with no Governor or organized lawful system whatsoever"

Ravenlock: I believe the 'remember your roots' can be taken 85 different ways, sir" In my case, I am remembering the chaos this city has dealt with time and again, and more so the lack of response for the people. Where were the emergency responders" Where was public works" Who housed the displaced" Who assisted in the aftermath' I will tell you: Little to no one, that's who....Few stood after it was all said and done, and I am taking steps to assure we do not see that again. When an incident occurs, we will be there. I will be there, and we will make sure all are taken care of. I believe we are moving in the right direction, and yes it is in fact an improvement. I would also like to ask this watchdog group how long they have been residing in this city, as well, and if they recall what I and others do. The voters elected a governor, and he is what they chose" He is doing his job, and next year if they wish an election for all of our positions, by all means, do so' If a new governor is elected, he may not want us" and again, by all means, he may . But for the moment, I and the others will serve the people the best that we can, for the betterment of this city, for all of us.

Fenner: Well, I am certain if they read this article they will have an opportunity to respond, Minister. Pause. Back to your position, if I may. What do you expect the duties of the Minister of Citizen Resources will be?

Ravenlock: My duties include the following, and I will be glad to explain them, if you wish: Public Works, Medical Services, Parks and Recreation, Employment, Education, and Solid Waste.

Fenner: Yes, Minister, I read that in Governor Driscol's speech too. Would you mind expanding on one or two of those categories"

Ravenlock: By all means, pick whichever you wish and we can go from there.

Fenner: Well, let's examine Medical Services first, shall we" After the 2010 Gubernatorial Debate, Driscol received some attention for his healthcare ideas - namely a compiled directory of healers to be made available to all of RhyDin. Do you intend to follow through with this plan"

Ravenlock: We will be opening a series of small clinics throughout the city, as well as emergency response houses where our EMS divisions will respond from. We will be utilizing practical field medics, healers, and androids, as well. As far as the list of healers to be made available, that is still being worked on with the healers themselves, in regards to the ones who wish to participate.

Fenner: What steps have you taken already to make that directory a reality"

Ravenlock: First we are determining who wishes to participate, then from there we working payment parameters and any other legalities required. then, we will utilize the clinics I am setting up in conjunction with the EMS services. It should not take too long - should all pan out to make the directory a reality. And if we cannot, the clinics will still stand with the EMS.

Fenner: If I may, what other sorts of official plans do you have for RhyDin"

Ravenlock: My plans are quite simple and direct. My plans are to do everything I can to assure the people of this city - resident and otherwise - the service they deserve. I will make sure we are where we need to be, doing what we need to do, to assure you the best possible service and care. I intend to work with the people as well in that regard. Because like the Governor stated, none of us can do this alone, so I am looking forward to working with the people in regards to this, and want to make sure we constantly strive to improve ourselves, and more so this city, for the benefit of all.

Fenner: That about wraps things up for us here, Minister. Is there anything you'd like to add" A message to the city, perhaps?

Ravenlock: Yes, there is thank you. I want to thank the citizens of this grand city. It is because of you that we are here, and it is because of you that we will continue to move forward. More so it is with you that we will move forward, constantly making strides. My door is open to all, and I am readily available and willing to listen to no end. I know we are new to this type of government, but I ask for all to lend your assistance and efforts. Bring forth your ideas, and let us work together. And down the line, let us look back and see what we have created, and then judge. More so I want you all to know, we will not turn a blind eye, nor will we look down to you. After all, we are here to serve this city and her people, and we will work to no end to do just that. In any event, I can say a million things, and there will be a good amount who will call it lip service, speak. To those I say, watch and see. The actions of my office and its people will speak volumes. Again thank you, all.

*This interview has been very heavily edited in favor of more concise grammar and ease of understanding. If you would like a copy of the original transcript, please contact the Post directly.

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