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"i'm in charge of trade and civil services. it's my place to quibble over things like currency and trade agreements. Also, the technology for personal multi-dimensional travel is still in development. most notably we're having trouble condensing the fuel cells to the needed rate plus, on top of that, it's difficult to move large amounts of goods at once with the personal transports, making gates the more reliable option for trade and transport" the high general replies evenly, not even slightly cowed by the fallen emperor's size as the gate actually seems to be growing back together stronger after he breaks it, only reinforcing the high general's point of reliability