THE OUTER LIMITS - A Slave Girl

[Crystles]

If it came down to it, I could take one on, and the second we were underway, inform the slave that they are free, can do anything they want short of harming or me or damaging the ship, and can stay or leave on next port, and they are for all intents and purposes part of my crew until they disembark. No abuse, or anything like that, and would treat them with whatever respect I'd treat any one else.

I doubt I could tolerate having a person forced to be at my heel as a servant or otherwise.

 

[Aewarin Jameson]

This is all in a Universe where slavery is a fact of life and will carry on regardless of your contribution or otherwise.

In reality - I wouldn't go alone into deep space so I would take a companion / crew with me. As you said it could get very lonely. If the only option was a slave then sure, prefer real company over virtual and would definitely treat them well, plus give them their freedom afterwards.

However, as my alter ego (pirate) - Use them and abuse them. Take a real person and replace for a new one at each and every star port. If they happen to die on me ... well that's the way it goes

Voted as my alter ego.

 

[Minti2]

The Empire is vast. Lots of places are far from Achernar.

I definitely had to go for the dark side choice,lol!

Totally me to, what happens in the vastness of space, stays in the vastness of space!

 

[Perseus]

I'd have a variety of pleasure slaves along for the ride. I intend to have some wild orgies amidst the spectacular vistas fuelled by the finest intoxicants known to the Empire.
For moments when I want tranquillity, I'd pop them all back into the stasis chambers. Give everyone a chance to recharge.
Obviously, I'd free them when their debt servitude was fulfilled.

 

[Minti2]

I'd have a variety of pleasure slaves along for the ride. I intend to have some wild orgies amidst the spectacular vistas fuelled by the finest intoxicants known to the Empire.
For moments when I want tranquillity, I'd pop them all back into the statis chambers. Give everyone a chance to recharge.
Obviously, I'd free them when their debt servitude was fulfilled.

You bad, bad man....room for one more?

 

[Perseus]

You bad, bad man....room for one more?

As long as you don't bring any livestock and refrain from hogging the pipe!

 

[Mars]

I suppose I should admit that I think if I lived in that world, I would probably yield to the temptation. I could not stay alone and ahem.... without good conversation for months on end in a small ship without going quite crazy.

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it

Indeed I would most likely take two.

 

[Yaffle]

As for me I opted for nobody else. I like my own company (not a euphemism) and would not wish to condone slavery, so even buying a slave would be out of the question.

 

[Beachlight7]

I dont know the official "lore" but we cant presume slavery is a bad thing for the slave in the years ahead. Slavery maybe the epitome of humanity, where slaves feel like gods, full of purpose. And "free" humans on an eternal quest for self acceptance in their life, having to roam and find things to be of worth. Morals evolve, we may also be biologically different then through DNA manipulation.
The imagination can find countless ways to find slavery a very noble pure and conscientious pursuit.
Maybe the status Slave is the hidden one above and beyond Elite, an aspiration to become something that only serves a human master until death.

 

[Memnoch]

Perhaps indentured servitude would be seen as an honourable act. But being forced to against your will? I don't see it.

 

[Minti2]

I dont know the official "lore" but we cant presume slavery is a bad thing for the slave in the years ahead. Slavery maybe the epitome of humanity, where slaves feel like gods, full of purpose. And "free" humans on an eternal quest for self acceptance in their life, having to roam and find things to be of worth. Morals evolve, we may also be biologically different then through DNA manipulation.
The imagination can find countless ways to find slavery a very noble pure and conscientious pursuit.
Maybe the status Slave is the hidden one above and beyond Elite, an aspiration to become something that only serves a human master until death.

What you on? i want some

 

[Perseus]

As for me I opted for nobody else. I like my own company (not a euphemism) and would not wish to condone slavery, so even buying a slave would be out of the question.

You don't have to buy an Imperial pleasure slave. You can rent them from reputable entertainment outlets.

 

[Jenner]

I'd have a variety of pleasure slaves along for the ride. I intend to have some wild orgies amidst the spectacular vistas fuelled by the finest intoxicants known to the Empire.
For moments when I want tranquillity, I'd pop them all back into the statis chambers. Give everyone a chance to recharge.
Obviously, I'd free them when their debt servitude was fulfilled.

Ha! Love it.

 

[tooterfish]

There's nothing in the design that says different types have different legality. So I suspect you may be incorrect in that assumption.

The design discussion makes the differences pretty clear:

"Imperial slaves are always considered legal commodities in Imperial systems
Non-Imperial slaves are considered illegal commodities in Imperial systems"
[...]
"Imperial slaves must be transported via passenger cabins"

The lore makes a huge distinction between Imperial slavery and other types.

Imperial slaves aren't outright property, they have rights and legal protections. They're still Imperial citizens.

Any other kind of slavery is illegal in the Empire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrv3yC3wrg8

 

[Yaffle]

You don't have to buy an Imperial pleasure slave. You can rent them from reputable entertainment outlets.

A good point, but I'd rather not pass any credits to such an abhorrent trade!

 

[Beachlight7]

Perhaps indentured servitude would be seen as an honourable act. But being forced to against your will? I don't see it.

Many ways it could happen. The drive to become a slave maybe inextinguishable in some humans. Even if they do not want to become a slave they will feel so good in becoming one it's largely inevitable. Some metaphor would maybe be like the pray mantis male who must have some inbuilt preservation of life, but when it comes to mating he is compelled to comply and meet his death by being eaten alive by his female partner.
Which gives me the idea of another poll option, I will have the slave and then eat them...
Mix in a bit of cannibalism while we are here. No longer a drain on ship resources just a full tummy.

 

[Cosmo Bozo]

The design discussion makes the differences pretty clear:


The lore makes a huge distinction between Imperial slavery and other types.

Imperial slaves aren't outright property, they have rights and legal protections. They're still Imperial citizens.

Any other kind of slavery is illegal in the Empire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrv3yC3wrg8

Tell me where it says an imperial slave can't be a pleasure slave... it may well beat slaving away in a factory or mine for some of them given the choice.

 

[tooterfish]

Tell me where it says an imperial slave can't be a pleasure slave

Well, you can't legally compel them to have sex with you... so unless is legal in the Empire, it's not happening. Sorry to disappoint you there...

In fact I'd think there'd be specific protections for this kind of thing, since there's a huge power differential implicit in the relationship. We actually have similar laws in society now.

Not saying they can't be entertainers, or dancers... but it's going to be a strictly no touch relationship.

 

[Perseus]

Well, you can't legally compel them to have sex with you... so unless is legal in the Empire, it's not happening. Sorry to disappoint you there...

In fact I'd think there'd be specific protections for this kind of thing, since there's a huge power differential implicit in the relationship. We actually have similar laws in society now.

Not saying they can't be entertainers, or dancers... but it's going to be a strictly no touch relationship.

Legally, I own them. They're my property and I'm responsible for their well being. They know this and they are grateful for a useful position in Imperial society; attending to the satisfaction of the Dominus.
Or they fertilize the wheat fields.

 

[Styggron]

Hello everyone.

Whilst the topics of slavery in the ED universe is of course quite valid. Can I please ask that we express ourselves a little more carefully as this is a family forum and there a ever so slight tendancy on this thread to be starting to edge toward more "adult themes". Can I please ask everyone remains mindful of that.

My yardstick is "Woud I say this at a dinner table in front of young ones ?"

Thanks everybody.