Archivum Honkai: Star Rail

Part I

>>>(Video logo: Publicity Department of the Realm-Keeping Commission)

The Realm-Keeping Commission is both utterly familiar but also the least well-known organization.

We may see them busily going about their business every day, but few people know what it is our attendants get up to on workdays.

Come with us to gain a deeper understanding of this group of people who are utterly familiar yet still unknown.

>>>(Insert opening of the Protecting Starskiff Haven)

There might be no busier place than the Starskiff Haven in the Xianzhou Luofu, with its frequent trading. Locals from Xianzhou and Outworlders here have the money they need for necessities as they repeat the motions of their everyday lives.

Dahao's notes: Uh. There's something I would like to bring to everyone's attention. Please keep the term "Outworlder" to a minimum in scripts for official publicity. Instead, use things like, "honorable guest from afar" or "visiting traveler." You know how it is. This is what the boss wants. Everything's all about open and inclusive cultural exchanges these days. Outworlder could come across as a bit xenophobic...

However, unexpected dissonance can rear its head in any beautiful place throughout the galaxy. Bringing that dissonance back in line and continuing to compose the symphony that is life requires the hard work of the Realm-Keeping Commission.

Just like today... It was supposed to be another beautiful day with a pleasant breeze and sunshine. Not long after lunch, the attendant Xuguang was on patrol at the port of Starskiff Haven. She felt happy to see the prosperous and bustling marketplace.

>>>(Insert sound of alarms)

But just then, there was suddenly an alert that soured Xuguang's mood. The person who notified the authorities said that there were two Outworlders who were about to start a duel at the entrance of the Sleepless Earl.

Xuguang took off as soon as she received the report. She rushed to the scene and arrived before the two Outworlders could trigger a bloody tragedy.

After getting the two to calm down and stabilizing the situation, Xuguang started to question them about what was going on.

>>>(Insert materials on the customs of the Aigaians)

It turns out that Zaman and Akella are both Aigaians from the same village. They came to Xianzhou with the dream of revitalizing their village's entertainment industry and swore to bring back Xianzhou's rich entertainment culture with them.

>>>(Insert simulation video)

A few days ago, Zaman came across a broker who said he could help him get a core technology patent for Butterfly Immersia.

Zaman became overwhelmed by the greatness of his dream as he imagined his glorious return home with entertainment that belongs exclusively to Xianzhou in hand. Without a second thought, he took half of his and Akella's assets and bought this supposedly key technology patent.

Of course, there was no way for an Outworlder to get their hands on any of Xianzhou's technologies so easily. All Zaman managed to purchase was a patent for some trivial technology. Zaman went to the Sleepless Earl to worry about his troubles once he realized he got scammed. That's when he saw Akella, who made a special trip to see Zaman.

Dahao's notes: The first line of this paragraph is unconsciously revealing a hint of xenophobia. Don't make our guests think you look down on others because you are part of an advanced civilization.

Akella was full of excitement as he shared about buying a key technology patent for Butterfly Immersia from a broker. He thought the price was quite reasonable as he only paid the broker half of their combined assets.

After getting into a heated discussion over the matter, these two poor souls without a cent to their names believed the only way to wrap this issue up was to duel.

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