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Vikarion
Caldari State Trade Consortium
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Posted - 2011.07.10 04:50:00 -
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Edited by: Vikarion on 10/07/2011 04:58:35 The former Caldari Hilen Tukoss has seen fit to steal assets from his corporation, betray his country in time of war, and void the investment and faith placed in him by his employers. He has shamed his family, disgraced himself, and worse, convinced others to join him in treason. He is a traitor to the State, to his ancestors, and to everything the Caldari hold dear. And in aiding our enemies, he makes himself responsible for future Caldari deaths and defeats.
As such, I am announcing a bounty on the head of Hilen Tukoss. For proof of his death - permanent death - preferably by delivery of the body, I am offering 750 million ISK. For delivery of him alive, to be turned over to Ishukone for justice under the due process of Caldari law, I am offering 1.5 billion ISK. As you can see, I would prefer him alive, but the potential damage he might do to the State means I have no choice but to accept any resolution.
He is currently located at Eram V - Moon 2 - Eifyr and Co. Biotech Production station in the Eram system, Meinigefur constellation of Metropolis region.
Hilen Tukoss-hnolku had many options besides treason. He could have moved to another corporation. He might have appealed to higher authorities. He could have asked any Caldari loyalist for employment or funding. I personally would have been happy to contribute billions towards pure research, which is what he claims to want. And yet, he chose instead to spit in the face of his country and aid its enemies.
Those of you who wish to justify him, ask yourself this: how many of you consider Eturrer, the Gallente traitor, to have been an honorable man? How many of you would trust him? Indeed, and even so also with this Tukoss. The bounty will stand until delivered, or until a representative of the State convinces me otherwise.
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Kyoko Sakoda
Caldari Veto. Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.07.10 05:34:00 -
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It will be interesting to see if anyone attempts to capture a capsuleer, of all people. |
Boma Airaken
Seekers of a Silent Paradise
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Posted - 2011.07.10 09:54:00 -
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Well ****. Sounds like a jump clone is in order. |
Diana Kim
Caldari State Protectorate
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Posted - 2011.07.10 10:10:00 -
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Vikarion, your words have changed my mind.
I despise traitors, and, in spite of you are going only after a scientist, I can help you in order to solve some problems in Placid too, unless I will be ordered to stay away from it.
I can hire some soldiers and bring them in a dropship to the designated station. It is located deep into enemy territory, but I have enough experience to handle this task and bring troops intact.
I could lead the assault myself, but it's again about contaminated station atmosphere. At this point I can only give hired troops to you with the hope you can find a loyal commander who will lead them and who is not afraid to become KOS in Eifyr and Co. stations and probably in the whole Minmatar Republic. As for me, I am ready to bear responsibility for this operation.
Why would I pursuit only a runaway scientist? This is simple. Shall we succeed, we could use the same tactic to capture I-RED traitors and turn them to CPD, effectively easing tension in Placid region by removing another threat to the State.
How do you think, worth a try? |
Boma Airaken
Seekers of a Silent Paradise
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Posted - 2011.07.10 10:43:00 -
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Indeed I have changed my mind. Leave it to Diana. She is more than capable. Quite the warrior, and impossibly intelligent...
*cuts feed while barely managing to keep a straight face* |
Josh Vermanek
Gallente Intaki Security and Intelligence
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Posted - 2011.07.10 13:54:00 -
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Originally by: Boma Airaken Indeed I have changed my mind. Leave it to Diana. She is more than capable. Quite the warrior, and impossibly intelligent...
*cuts feed while barely managing to keep a straight face*
At least she doesn't take herself too seriously no? |
Verone
Gallente Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.07.10 14:01:00 -
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Increase the price tenfold and someone other than a rookie who's bound to fail might lift a finger.
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Vikarion
Caldari State Trade Consortium
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Posted - 2011.07.10 14:56:00 -
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Originally by: Verone Increase the price tenfold and someone other than a rookie who's bound to fail might lift a finger.
And yet I also have Miss Sakoda telling me I've offered too much. |
Diana Kim
Caldari State Protectorate
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Posted - 2011.07.10 15:45:00 -
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Originally by: Verone Increase the price tenfold and someone other than a rookie who's bound to fail might lift a finger.
750m is 3 (three) fitted battleships! 1.5b is much more than a freighter! For a scientist?.. He must be really exceptional. And Mr.Verone talks about increasing bounty... tenfold? 15 friggin billions?!! That's a damn whole fleet! Assassination of Mr.Roden will be cheaper! |
Nola Doyle
NeuroGEN
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Posted - 2011.07.10 16:58:00 -
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Utterly disgusting. A scientist who's intellect and insight are stifled by the witless ape men that pass for management at Zainou suffer a fate worse than death. Threatening to end his life or force him to return to such conditions is not a reasonable or productive alternative. You do not own this man, nor can you own his gift you so desperately covet. Zainou took his abilities for granted and left no alternative, and you continue in this same tradition with such a foolish bounty.
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Kyoko Sakoda
Caldari Veto. Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.07.10 17:47:00 -
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Originally by: Vikarion
Originally by: Verone Increase the price tenfold and someone other than a rookie who's bound to fail might lift a finger.
And yet I also have Miss Sakoda telling me I've offered too much.
He's a trillion-aire, Vikarion-haan. He may be right in practical terms, but as for me, I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet. |
Akrasjel Lanate
Gallente Naquatech Conglomerate Yulai Federation
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Posted - 2011.07.10 19:17:00 -
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Originally by: Kyoko Sakoda He's a trillion-aire, Vikarion-haan. He may be right in practical terms, but as for me, I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet.
So you have access to the data of his scientific achievements.
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Kyoko Sakoda
Caldari Veto. Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.07.10 19:24:00 -
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Originally by: Akrasjel Lanate
Originally by: Kyoko Sakoda He's a trillion-aire, Vikarion-haan. He may be right in practical terms, but as for me, I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet.
So you have access to the data of his scientific achievements.
Where did I say that?
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Kyo Haku
Minmatar Gradient Electus Matari
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Posted - 2011.07.10 23:16:00 -
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All this for a man searching for the freedom the State denied him?
He has my support, and what protection my cannons and my ISK can provide. -- "Far be it from me to stand in judgment. I prefer to sit." -Stephen Colbert |
Nick Bete
Gallente The Scope
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Posted - 2011.07.11 05:06:00 -
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Do any of you Caldari hate mongers think you'll live long enough to actually collect any "bounty" if you go messing around in sovereign Minmatar high sec space with the intention of assassinating Tukoss or destroying Eifyr assets? I'd venture that most of you can't even enter Matari space let alone without being hunted down by Republic Fleet ships (or loyalist capsuleers).
Since you're so upset about this man why not just fly on over there and do the job yourself Vikarion? Are you afraid of something?
Anyway, have fun on this fools' errand.
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Akrasjel Lanate
Gallente Naquatech Conglomerate Yulai Federation
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Posted - 2011.07.11 07:12:00 -
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Originally by: Kyoko Sakoda
Originally by: Akrasjel Lanate
Originally by: Kyoko Sakoda He's a trillion-aire, Vikarion-haan. He may be right in practical terms, but as for me, I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet.
So you have access to the data of his scientific achievements.
Where did I say that?
Quote: I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet.
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Chevalleis
The Legendary Conquest
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Posted - 2011.07.11 07:16:00 -
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Originally by: Akrasjel Lanate
Originally by: Kyoko Sakoda
Originally by: Akrasjel Lanate
Originally by: Kyoko Sakoda He's a trillion-aire, Vikarion-haan. He may be right in practical terms, but as for me, I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet.
So you have access to the data of his scientific achievements.
Where did I say that?
Quote: I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet.
I do think it was a metaphor.
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Kyoko Sakoda
Caldari Veto. Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.07.11 17:42:00 -
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Originally by: Akrasjel Lanate
Originally by: Kyoko Sakoda
Originally by: Akrasjel Lanate
Originally by: Kyoko Sakoda He's a trillion-aire, Vikarion-haan. He may be right in practical terms, but as for me, I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet.
So you have access to the data of his scientific achievements.
Where did I say that?
Quote: I don't see 1.5 billion ISK worth of lost research value in his work as of yet.
Like I said. He hasn't shown it to anyone, has he? Thanks for childishly putting words in my mouth.
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Monev Kinder
Minmatar
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Posted - 2011.07.11 20:24:00 -
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Originally by: Nick Bete Do any of you Caldari hate mongers think you'll live long enough to actually collect any "bounty" if you go messing around in sovereign Minmatar high sec space with the intention of assassinating Tukoss or destroying Eifyr assets? I'd venture that most of you can't even enter Matari space let alone without being hunted down by Republic Fleet ships (or loyalist capsuleers).
While it pains me to admit so, the words of Nick Bete, one that counts himself among the pompous and holier-than-thou Gallenteans (hiding under the guise of liberalism) rings of truth. Though many of my people have lost their fight and courage, and deal with daily incursions on our sovereignity to far more organized usurpers, attempting an assassination in our space would awaken the Minmatar sleeping beast and lead to a conflict that would be mentioned in the annals for centuries to come.
I would love to see one of the appropriately called "Caldari hate mongers" try to slip into high sec to assassinate Tukoss. If anything, give prior warning. It should lend itself to some highly entertaining footage.
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Iurnan Mileghere
Singularity Foundation
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Posted - 2011.07.12 04:08:00 -
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Given the minor flirtation that Tukoss showed towards "Stitcher", I suspect his career in the State was about to come to a crashing halt in any case.
While I suspect he would have found just as much freedom in the Federation, it's interesting to note that your alleged 'traitor' chose not to flee to the State's historic enemy.
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Boma Airaken
Seekers of a Silent Paradise
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Posted - 2011.07.12 10:01:00 -
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Originally by: Nick Bete Do any of you Caldari hate mongers think you'll live long enough to actually collect any "bounty" if you go messing around in sovereign Minmatar high sec space with the intention of assassinating Tukoss or destroying Eifyr assets? I'd venture that most of you can't even enter Matari space let alone without being hunted down by Republic Fleet ships (or loyalist capsuleers).
Since you're so upset about this man why not just fly on over there and do the job yourself Vikarion? Are you afraid of something?
Anyway, have fun on this fools' errand.
I don't know why, but I feel the need to clarify that I do not give two ****s about the state or who this guy decided to work for. So don't lump me in with that lot.
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Diana Kim
Caldari State Protectorate
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Posted - 2011.07.14 05:07:00 -
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Edited by: Diana Kim on 14/07/2011 05:07:49
Originally by: Nick Bete Do any of you Caldari hate mongers think you'll live long enough to actually collect any "bounty" if you go messing around in sovereign Minmatar high sec space with the intention of assassinating Tukoss or destroying Eifyr assets? I'd venture that most of you can't even enter Matari space let alone without being hunted down by Republic Fleet ships (or loyalist capsuleers).
Since you're so upset about this man why not just fly on over there and do the job yourself Vikarion? Are you afraid of something?
Anyway, have fun on this fools' errand.
Being 'hunted' by republic fleet ships / loyalist minmatard capsuleers won't stop well-trained captain from reaching his goal.
The main problem for a capsuleer to fulfill the task lies in contamination of station atmosphere.
If someone knows how to overcome this, write here and we will think something about it, and maybe even organize task force. --- We live and die for the State |
Vikarion
Caldari State Trade Consortium
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Posted - 2011.07.14 05:27:00 -
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I see that, despite my attempts to explain, many here do not appear to understand exactly why I offer this.
I do not have a problem with Tuvoss-hnolku leaving Zainu. Indeed, it is not even necessarily with his leaving the State that I take issue. Caldari society, while relatively economically free, puts many unwritten social obligations upon its citizens that some are not able to shoulder. So be it.
But Tuvoss-hnolku had many other options besides turning on his fellow citizens. He could have worked with a capsuleer corporation. He could have joined another one of the Caldari corporations: Ishukone, KK, Lai Dai, Hyasyoda, etc. He could have turned to the Amarr Empire, Mordu's Legion, the Khanid Kingdom, the Intaki Syndicate, the Angel Cartel, the Ammatar Mandate, the CONCORD Assembly...and on, and on. There were possibilities without end for Mr. Tuvoss to explore without harming his friends, neighbors, and countrymen.
Instead, Mr. Tuvoss chose to betray his country. He chose one of the three entities (The Gallente Federation, the Minmatar Republic, and Sansha's Nation) in the cluster that are dedicated to the subjugation and slaughter of Caldari citizens - and make no mistake, as long as the Republic is aligned with the Federation, its goal is such.
We know how the Gallente treat their traitors. Tell me, Matari, how would you deal with one of your tribe who sold his knowledge to the Amarr? Tell me, Gallente, what would you do with someone who turned over his research to the Nation?
The problem is loyalty. I do not mean patriotism. I mean loyalty, as in that basic human obligation not to betray trusts placed in you. Whether you be a Matari Shaman, a Gallente Senator, an Amarrian Holder, or a Caldari scientist, loyalty and trustworthiness are traits that we can recognize and even praise in our enemies and friends alike. But a traitor can never be trusted again. Enemy traitors may be useful, but never respected. Not by anyone wise.
And how do you know that you can trust this Mr. Tuvoss? What if he decides that, say, the Republic is not promoting the kind of research he prefers either? Will you stand in his defense if he flees to Carthum Conglomerate or the Salvation Angels? Forgive me if I rather think not.
A traitor received to your breast is a viper hidden in flowers. It is a threat, a possible poison. There is a reason the State packed Eturrer off to the Empire, rather than employing him. Those of you who trust Mr. Tuvoss to be what he claims he is might do well to reconsider.
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Diana Kim
Caldari State Protectorate
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Posted - 2011.07.14 06:09:00 -
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I still have discrepant thoughts about this scientist. Of course, he ran to hostile entity and this should be prosecuted. On the other hand, he was guided by desire to make his research more efficient, like all Caldari would do, not to give it away to Republic. That's why I am not very eager to chase him.
Freighter hijacking? Well, I dislike thieves a lot, but this is a problem of the corporation.
There are two main reasons why I can help in getting this runaway scientist: first - you can make an example of him; and the second - you can develop method of extraction, that can be used against real traitors.
--- We live and die for the State |
Mizhara Del'thul
Minmatar Lutinari Syndicate Electus Matari
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Posted - 2011.07.14 06:30:00 -
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Such a pity...
I was one of the more vocal voices for friendly terms with the State, and I would have gone to great lengths not to perform hostile actions against State vessels outside of Republic space. I never considered the Caldari to be hostiles as much as a politically unfortunate and temporary inconvenience in the fight against the Empire. My own sister, sharing my name but not blood, is Civire. Through her, and others, I have seen such great similarities between the Caldari and Minmatar. A great deal more, at least, than there is between the Tribes and Federation.
Separated only by unfortunate political reasons, we have no ideological nor practical reason to be enemies, especially considering that we could have been family...
This knee-jerk reaction, coupled with such hostility towards the Tribes who are only enemies of the State as long as the State are allies with the Empire... well, it changes things. Maybe enough that it can't even be repaired. You loyalist State capsuleers are doing much right now to set the hostility in stone, ensuring that there will be further violence and military action between our peoples.
A real pity... when the only real sins either of us have committed against the other was to reach out for aid from the only ones who stretched out a hand during our times of greatest need. And now... now that neither of us have such a need anymore, and could have stood aside and allowed each other peace on one front to focus on our own real enemies... war is ensured by those who fear the past.
Be mournful, State loyalists... you are destroying something before it's even born.
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Alain Octirant
Gallente Federal Nationalist Party
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Posted - 2011.07.14 06:41:00 -
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Originally by: Mizhara Del'thul Such a pity...
I was one of the more vocal voices for friendly terms with the State, and I would have gone to great lengths not to perform hostile actions against State vessels outside of Republic space. I never considered the Caldari to be hostiles as much as a politically unfortunate and temporary inconvenience in the fight against the Empire. My own sister, sharing my name but not blood, is Civire. Through her, and others, I have seen such great similarities between the Caldari and Minmatar. A great deal more, at least, than there is between the Tribes and Federation.
Madam,
I must refer you to my speech, made at the recent 'Day of Tolerance' regarding this issue.
Read it. The Caldari are not, and nor will they ever be, the friends of the Matari. If you reach out to them in friendship, you will find that hand swiftly bitten.
Mr Alain Octirant Chairman, National Party of the Federated Union of Gallente Prime Office of the Party Headquarters, Villore VII-6 Senate Bureau Station |
Diana Kim
Caldari State Protectorate
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Posted - 2011.07.14 11:10:00 -
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Originally by: Mizhara Del'thul Be mournful, State loyalists... you are destroying something before it's even born.
Why, but why do you blame State loyalists in first place? For example, we don't have much in common with Amarrians, but we treat each other with respect like long-term partners do.
We don't hold grudge against Tribes and are always open for mutual benefit, but you would ask us to break ties with Amarr Empire, and for Caldari loyalty is more than just a word.
But the main problem is that the Republic acts as enemy of the State. And when you act as an enemy, be ready to be treated as enemy.
--- We live and die for the State |
Korvan Hraldir Davanev
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Posted - 2011.07.15 07:34:00 -
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Originally by: Diana Kim
We don't hold grudge against Tribes and are always open for mutual benefit, but you would ask us to break ties with Amarr Empire, and for Caldari loyalty is more than just a word.
But the main problem is that the Republic acts as enemy of the State. And when you act as an enemy, be ready to be treated as enemy.
And the State does not Act as an enemy to the Republic ? I kill Caldari ships in Republic space every day. However like Mizhara I would be happy to see an end to tensions between the Minmatar and Caldari. At the moment any conlict between us is purely "business" not personal, let us hope the argument over this man does not make it something more meaningful and harder to set aside.
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Diana Kim
Caldari State Protectorate
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Posted - 2011.07.15 11:42:00 -
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Originally by: Korvan Hraldir Davanev
And the State does not Act as an enemy to the Republic ? I kill Caldari ships in Republic space every day. However like Mizhara I would be happy to see an end to tensions between the Minmatar and Caldari. At the moment any conlict between us is purely "business" not personal, let us hope the argument over this man does not make it something more meaningful and harder to set aside.
Indeed, State acts as enemy of the Republic, this is a mutual conflict. My point was that you shouldn't put all responsibility for this on the State.
Until diplomats solve this situation, we must fulfill our duty and fight against each other, and let the most worthy win. --- We live and die for the State |
Borza Slavak
Minmatar Mirkur Draug'Tyr Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2011.07.15 12:08:00 -
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Funny old Caldari. Equating the breaking of an employment contract to treason.
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Lucius Vindictus
Amarr East Khanid Trading Khanid Trade Syndicate
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Posted - 2011.07.15 12:25:00 -
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Edited by: Lucius Vindictus on 15/07/2011 12:33:38
Originally by: Borza Slavak Funny old Caldari. Equating the breaking of an employment contract to treason.
By that reasoning the guy that stole your alliance a while ago was just breaking his employment contract too. Yet I remember many of you being a little... upset... about it.
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Desiderya
Caldari Lai Dai Infinity Systems
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Posted - 2011.07.15 12:36:00 -
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Originally by: Borza Slavak Funny old Caldari. Equating the breaking of an employment contract to treason.
A contract is always between at least two groups. It is, for example, really common that results of a research project funded by a company and executed by its employees actually belongs to said company. Inventions made during work-time and using equipment from the employer are usually bound by contract to belong to the company as well, with agreed legal obligations to pay out inventor royalties and so on.
Terminating a contract unilaterally is one thing, stealing assets and basically the whole project does cross a line very distinctively.
Since we are not talking about more research towards more efficient refrigerators the accusation of treason is not far off, treason at the very least committed at the expense of Zainou and Ishukone.
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Silvia Ferragano
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Posted - 2011.07.15 12:43:00 -
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Edited by: Silvia Ferragano on 15/07/2011 12:44:08
Originally by: Vikarion Edited by: Vikarion on 10/07/2011 04:58:35 The former Caldari Hilen Tukoss has seen fit to steal assets from his corporation, betray his country in time of war, and void the investment and faith placed in him by his employers. He has shamed his family, disgraced himself, and worse, convinced others to join him in treason. He is a traitor to the State, to his ancestors, and to everything the Caldari hold dear. And in aiding our enemies, he makes himself responsible for future Caldari deaths and defeats.
Those of you who wish to justify him, ask yourself this: how many of you consider Eturrer, the Gallente traitor, to have been an honorable man? How many of you would trust him? Indeed, and even so also with this Tukoss. otherwise.
It should not come as a surprise that the sad spirit that caused the Caldari to split from the Federation is still ravaging Caldari society. It is however always a pity to see that a people with so much courage towards adversity may shoot itself in the foot with a railgun times and times again. Gallentean values may not have permeated your thick skulls, but it is to be hoped that more heroes like Tukoss find the courage to stand up against those who would chain their people in iron bounds.
It is also an interesting observation, whatever the differences nations and empires may have, that Caldari Trade corporations may advocate for aggressive behavior onto another Independent Entity, since the Eifyr station mentioned happens to be in Minmatar territory.
I suppose all Caldari really wants to trade is blows, as it always was since a terrorist separatist faction succeeded in alienating our wayward brothers from Caldari Prime. I personnally hope capsuleers will have the good sense not to associate themselves with murder, aggression and kidnapping, demeaning themselves to the level of Sansha Kuvakei, a well known Caldari outcast...
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Borza Slavak
Minmatar Mirkur Draug'Tyr Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2011.07.15 12:49:00 -
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Originally by: Lucius Vindictus Edited by: Lucius Vindictus on 15/07/2011 12:33:38
Originally by: Borza Slavak Funny old Caldari. Equating the breaking of an employment contract to treason.
By that reasoning the guy that stole your alliance a while ago was just breaking his employment contract too. Yet I remember many of you being a little... upset... about it.
That analogy is stretched so thin I can see daylight through it.
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Lucius Vindictus
Amarr East Khanid Trading Khanid Trade Syndicate
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Posted - 2011.07.15 13:14:00 -
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Originally by: Borza Slavak That analogy is stretched so thin I can see daylight through it.
Both ex-employees left on bad terms and took things that their former colleague's didn't think was theirs to keep. Seems like the same thing to me...
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Desiderya
Caldari Lai Dai Infinity Systems
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Posted - 2011.07.15 13:24:00 -
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Edited by: Desiderya on 15/07/2011 13:24:04
Originally by: Silvia Ferragano Edited by: Silvia Ferragano on 15/07/2011 12:44:08
Gallentean values may not have permeated your thick skulls, but it is to be hoped that more heroes like Tukoss find the courage to stand up against those who would chain their people in iron bounds.
If those are gallantean values culminating in a textbook hero I can eschew those qualities without shedding a single tear. Speaking of values, I prefer backbone, integrity and loyality.
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Anabella Rella
Minmatar Gradient Electus Matari
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Posted - 2011.07.15 16:26:00 -
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Originally by: Diana Kim
Being 'hunted' by republic fleet ships / loyalist minmatard capsuleers won't stop well-trained captain from reaching his goal.
I wouldn't advise any of you to be as cavalier as this pilot. Aggressive incursions into sovereign Minmatar (note the correct spelling Pilot Kim--I suggest you have your translation interface checked) territory will be dealt with appropriately.
A word to the wise should be sufficient.
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Diana Kim
Caldari Wolfsbrigade
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Posted - 2011.07.17 16:35:00 -
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Originally by: Anabella Rella
Originally by: Diana Kim
Being 'hunted' by republic fleet ships / loyalist minmatard capsuleers won't stop well-trained captain from reaching his goal.
I wouldn't advise any of you to be as cavalier as this pilot. Aggressive incursions into sovereign Minmatar (note the correct spelling Pilot Kim--I suggest you have your translation interface checked) territory will be dealt with appropriately.
A word to the wise should be sufficient.
Thank you for your concerning. I'll take that to consideration when I will be planning the operation. I don't sure still if I want to be involved into this mess about scientist, but I assure you, there will be other operations. --- We live and die for the State |
N'maro Makari
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Posted - 2011.07.17 17:19:00 -
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Tukoss will be protected, and I will help however I can.
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Verone
Gallente Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.07.17 17:29:00 -
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Food for thought, for anyone ever put in the position where they could seriously be considering this :
I make a public counter offer for the safe harbouring, and delivery of Hilen Tukoss safe and well to myself, should anyone seek to entertain Vikarion's offer.
The reward for this, will be 5,000,000,000 (Five Billion) Kredits payable on my receipt of the good Doctor alive and well.
>>> THE LIFE OF AN OUTLAW <<< |
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Diana Kim
Caldari Wolfsbrigade
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Posted - 2011.07.17 17:50:00 -
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Originally by: Verone
...and delivery of Hilen Tukoss safe and well to myself...
Just of curiosity: what would YOU do with him?
Originally by: Verone
5,000,000,000 (Five Billion)
Why do you need him SO BADLY? --- We live and die for the State |
Aria Jenneth
Caldari Kumiho's Smile
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Posted - 2011.07.17 18:27:00 -
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Originally by: Diana Kim
Originally by: Verone
...and delivery of Hilen Tukoss safe and well to myself...
Just of curiosity: what would YOU do with him?
Originally by: Verone
5,000,000,000 (Five Billion)
Why do you need him SO BADLY?
Knowing Ethan, he'd probably place Tukoss under his protection. And no, that's not a euphemism.
If I try to explain Ethan's motivations in detail, I'm sure to get something horribly wrong. Suffice to say his past actions suggest an honorable, even good-natured, streak a couple of clicks wide.
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Verone
Gallente Veto Corp
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Posted - 2011.07.17 18:28:00 -
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Originally by: Diana Kim
Originally by: Verone
...and delivery of Hilen Tukoss safe and well to myself...
Just of curiosity: what would YOU do with him?
I'd allow him to continue his work unmolested, and with our corporate protection.
Originally by: Diana Kim
Originally by: Verone
5,000,000,000 (Five Billion)
Why do you need him SO BADLY?
I don't, but I value his work and I'm interested in the concept of the whole programme.
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MarcusFenix2
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Posted - 2011.07.17 18:54:00 -
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Edited by: MarcusFenix2 on 17/07/2011 18:56:04 Edited by: MarcusFenix2 on 17/07/2011 18:55:31 What Vikarion seeks is the work of hired guns and fanatics, not the assistance of a hundred democrats and politicians who argue over nothing while others shed blood for their employer's credit. We who are loyal to no king or country shall hear the call. Protection and Elimination are all the same to us Name your price, and consider it done~
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Revan Neferis
Amarr Propaganda Due
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Posted - 2011.07.17 19:33:00 -
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Dr Tukoss has Sani Sabik support as well. Attempt to harm him and his project will be met with our intervention too. Make no mistake.
Revan Neferis Thrice-Illustrious Sovereign Sani Sabik
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Aria Jenneth
Caldari Kumiho's Smile
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Posted - 2011.07.17 19:42:00 -
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Originally by: MarcusFenix2 What Vikarion seeks is the work of hired guns and fanatics, not the assistance of a hundred democrats and politicians who argue over nothing while others shed blood for their employer's credit. We who are loyal to no king or country shall hear the call. Protection and Elimination are all the same to us Name your price, and consider it done~
If protection and elimination are all the same to you, pilot, you might take a look at Ethan's counter-offer.
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Diana Kim
Caldari Wolfsbrigade
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Posted - 2011.07.18 11:28:00 -
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Originally by: Aria Jenneth Knowing Ethan, he'd probably place Tukoss under his protection. And no, that's not a euphemism.
If I try to explain Ethan's motivations in detail, I'm sure to get something horribly wrong. Suffice to say his past actions suggest an honorable, even good-natured, streak a couple of clicks wide.
I won't question his desire or ability to provide protection. However, there are two things that causes some sort of concern. At first, protection can be organized almost everywhere, you don't need to ask someone to 'bring' you your client. And the second is... ridiculous astronomical sum Originally by: Verone 5,000,000,000 (Five Billion)
of isks, for... Originally by: Verone ...and delivery of Hilen Tukoss safe and well to myself...
Well, as I said, I won't question Verone's desire to place Tukoss under his protection, but there is definitely something else. --- We live and die for the State |
Aria Jenneth
Caldari Kumiho's Smile
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Posted - 2011.07.18 15:52:00 -
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Edited by: Aria Jenneth on 18/07/2011 15:52:45
Originally by: Diana Kim At first, protection can be organized almost everywhere, you don't need to ask someone to 'bring' you your client. And the second is... ridiculous astronomical sum
Originally by: Verone 5,000,000,000 (Five Billion)
of isks, for...
Originally by: Verone ...and delivery of Hilen Tukoss safe and well to myself...
My understanding is that Ethan's strongest sphere of influence is in his physical proximity (not an unusual trait). In the past, those he's placed under his protection have generally been kept close at hand.
As for the 5 billion, that's most likely just Ethan making sure he's not casually outbid by the likes of Vikarion. Especially for a pirate, he's a very wealthy man. That sum doesn't mean to him what it means to us.
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Diana Kim
Caldari Wolfsbrigade
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Posted - 2011.07.18 16:57:00 -
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Originally by: Aria Jenneth My understanding is that Ethan's strongest sphere of influence is in his physical proximity (not an unusual trait). In the past, those he's placed under his protection have generally been kept close at hand.
As for the 5 billion, that's most likely just Ethan making sure he's not casually outbid by the likes of Vikarion. Especially for a pirate, he's a very wealthy man. That sum doesn't mean to him what it means to us.
Well, if we are talking about pirates, they want to get money from everything. They kill for money. Don't you ever think that Verone is going to return his investment (plus all expenditures on security that should be even <censored> greater than this bounty) with interest? What is so <censored> special about this runaway scientist? Should all these shenanigans with bounties continue, I might start to want this scientist for myself ;) --- We live and die for the State |
Aria Jenneth
Caldari Kumiho's Smile
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Posted - 2011.07.18 19:03:00 -
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Edited by: Aria Jenneth on 18/07/2011 19:06:09
Originally by: Diana Kim Well, if we are talking about pirates, they want to get money from everything. They kill for money.
For better or worse, you're mostly thinking of human (or "baseline," or else "conventional") pirates, there, Ms. Kim. Raiding trading routes, stealing cargo, and capturing prisoners for ransom or to be sold into slavery: those are games humans play with each other.
Capsuleer pirates are a different case.
See, it's easy to make a living as a capsuleer hunting conventional ships, but hunting your fellow capsuleers you have to do extremely well to break even, at least in lowsec. Capsuleers as a group are exceedingly difficult prey: the ones who carry valuable cargo tend to be evasive in the extreme. The ones you can catch often have little of value, and, what's more, are frequently sitting out there in the open in the same way as a spider sits "exposed" in the middle of its web.
As an example, it's a maxim among pirates that a lone drake is always a trap. (That is, it's never smart to assume otherwise.)
Now, it's true that you can make a bit of profit from ransoming your targets, but, again, you have to maintain a very high success rate to pull that off, and holding fire to negotiate a ransom (even briefly) exposes you to additional risk.
If you want to get rich as a capsuleer, be an industrial baron or a commodities trader. Pirates are typically pretty poor. They (at times, "we") generally commit piracy for reasons other than greed.
In other words, I'm not entirely sure where all of Ethan Verone's wealth comes from, but it's almost certainly not from piracy. Though he claims to be "human" as they day he was born, the economics of piracy just work differently for capsuleers. Human or not, that's what he is.
Veto has long maintained what I understand to be a strong industrial auxiliary. If you want to know how Ethan got rich, that seems like a good starting spot.
Quote: Don't you ever think that Verone is going to return his investment (plus all expenditures on security that should be even <censored> greater than this bounty) with interest?
Maybe. I imagine a lot depends on what he thinks he's investing in. He probably doesn't expect the payoff to be monetary.
Quote: What is so <censored> special about this runaway scientist? Should all these shenanigans with bounties continue, I might start to want this scientist for myself ;)
A lot of it seems symbolic, at this point.
Gar, argh, how dare he violate his duties to corporation and State! Gar, argh, how dare you; we'll never let you take him back!
There are real issues here, of course-- maintaining proprietary knowledge versus openly sharing it with all and sundry (including Sansha's Nation in the persons of Dr. Moros and his ilk, which strikes me as kind of stupid), for one. But these kind of get lost in all the yelling about treason.
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Diana Kim
Caldari Wolfsbrigade
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Posted - 2011.07.18 21:12:00 -
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Originally by: Aria Jenneth If you want to know how Ethan got rich, that seems like a good starting spot.
I assure you, it's not what I am interested in. I do not care about money much in general and in these bounties in particular. If I will be ordered to kill this runaway scientist, I will do it without hesitation disregarding any bounties placed on him to bring him alive to one or another person.
Originally by: Aria Jenneth
Quote: Don't you ever think that Verone is going to return his investment (plus all expenditures on security that should be even <censored> greater than this bounty) with interest?
Maybe. I imagine a lot depends on what he thinks he's investing in. He probably doesn't expect the payoff to be monetary.
I am well aware that profit is not always monetary. And sometimes you can't measure your gain in monetary equivalent, but you can feel that your payoff is much greater than your investment. What can it be? I don't know. But there is one word that is keep running through my head. Weapon.
Originally by: Aria Jenneth There are real issues here, of course-- maintaining proprietary knowledge versus openly sharing it with all and sundry
Some knowledge is better to keep out of reach of general public. Mostly for their own well-being.
Originally by: Aria Jenneth But these kind of get lost in all the yelling about treason.
Generally I will agree with those who call him traitor. However, from military point of view, this figure or runaway scientist is insignificant. Let compare him, for example, with Ishuk-Raata pilots. Our scientist run to minmatar research firm, while Ishuk-Raata signed blue pact with gallente military corporation. I-REDs flied with FDU pilots and were aggressing and destroying State vessels, and I didn't heard yet that our Doctor attacked a single one.
What harm can he bring to the State except property theft? I have no idea. I don't know why people start screaming "get him, get him". Maybe I don't understand everything, maybe there is somewhere this weapon or whatever. Well, if he will prove himself as real enemy or threat to the State, I will do whatever I can to get rid of him. Because this is my duty, and not because someone want to prove his loyalty by waving his wallet before my eyes. --- We live and die for the State |
Kerron Dex Ormand
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Posted - 2011.07.18 23:15:00 -
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Man Hilen Tukoss the caldari they want your ass like white on rice!!! I mean I saw computer terminal's all over the sector with a bounty on this guy's head my advice clone a new body that looks different and lay low..... I'm just sayin'
kerron was here
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Jason Galente
Gallente mishima ryu Crimson Isk
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Posted - 2011.07.19 03:02:00 -
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Originally by: Kerron Dex Ormand Man Hilen Tukoss the caldari they want your ass like white on rice!!! I mean I saw computer terminal's all over the sector with a bounty on this guy's head my advice clone a new body that looks different and lay low..... I'm just sayin'
kerron was here
Something tells me that alone wouldn't work.
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Kazzzi
Amarr Heathen Legion Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2011.07.19 11:38:00 -
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Originally by: Vikarion The former Caldari Hilen Tukoss has seen fit to steal assets from his corporation, betray his country in time of war, and void the investment and faith placed in him by his employers. He has shamed his family, disgraced himself, and worse, convinced others to join him in treason. He is a traitor to the State, to his ancestors, and to everything the Caldari hold dear. And in aiding our enemies, he makes himself responsible for future Caldari deaths and defeats.
Sounds like a pretty cool guy. Know if he needs a job?
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Aramis Rosicrux
Gallente Ordo Rosa Crux Templaris
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Posted - 2011.07.25 00:45:00 -
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How does one kill a station-bound NPC???
Thats not in my Eve Manual!
Aramis
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Rek Jaiga
Minmatar Crimson Path Shaktipat Revelators
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Posted - 2011.07.25 02:04:00 -
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I must echo the sentiments of Dr. Doyle, Mr. Verone, and Madame Neferis. While I understand the traditional Caldari point of view that researchers under contract must honor the terms of the contract, I disagree with such a view. Scientists and engineers have a moral obligation to prevent their research and designs from being used in a way that would result in suffering or death. While I have no clue what the nature of the research was, as the lead scientist it was Dr. Tukoss's right to blow the whistle and prevent the abuse of scientific knowledge. ------- I spy with my third eye crimson clouds beyond the horizon... |
GrammarNazi
SOMER Blink Cognitive Development
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Posted - 2011.08.10 01:11:00 -
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Despite my personal distaste for dishonesty, I find myself agreeing with Verone. If the State places such a high value on the head of this man, why offer such a mean sum to recapture him?
You're going to have to do better than that to get the attention of professional capsuleers, Vikarion. Especially since it seems there would be more value in helping the fugitive than delivering him to you.
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Generica Brutallis
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Posted - 2011.08.10 10:29:00 -
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Originally by: Diana Kim
Originally by: Verone
5,000,000,000 (Five Billion)
Why do you need him SO BADLY?
That amount of money could fall out of Ethan Verone's pocket in a bar and he wouldn't notice.
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Eipok Kruden
Caldari Tadakastu-Obata Corporation The Honda Accord
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Posted - 2011.08.16 18:32:00 -
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Originally by: Mizhara Del'thul Such a pity...
I was one of the more vocal voices for friendly terms with the State, and I would have gone to great lengths not to perform hostile actions against State vessels outside of Republic space. I never considered the Caldari to be hostiles as much as a politically unfortunate and temporary inconvenience in the fight against the Empire. My own sister, sharing my name but not blood, is Civire. Through her, and others, I have seen such great similarities between the Caldari and Minmatar. A great deal more, at least, than there is between the Tribes and Federation.
Separated only by unfortunate political reasons, we have no ideological nor practical reason to be enemies, especially considering that we could have been family...
This knee-jerk reaction, coupled with such hostility towards the Tribes who are only enemies of the State as long as the State are allies with the Empire... well, it changes things. Maybe enough that it can't even be repaired. You loyalist State capsuleers are doing much right now to set the hostility in stone, ensuring that there will be further violence and military action between our peoples.
A real pity... when the only real sins either of us have committed against the other was to reach out for aid from the only ones who stretched out a hand during our times of greatest need. And now... now that neither of us have such a need anymore, and could have stood aside and allowed each other peace on one front to focus on our own real enemies... war is ensured by those who fear the past.
Be mournful, State loyalists... you are destroying something before it's even born.
It is sad, indeed, but as stated by Vikarion, loyalty is more than just a word for us Caldari. I may not like Amarr' beliefs, especially since I do not believe in any God at all, let alone theirs, however (despite what I'd originally expected), all of my interactions with them have been conducted politely and ended favourably. Yes, it was an alliance born from necessity, but that does not mean that it can be discarded as easily as you suggest. We are allies. No matter the circumstances on which our alliance was built, it still stands, and it stands strong, built now not just of usefulness but of trust. For you to suggest we break such trust so easily shows that you do not truly understand us, nor have you ever.
Originally by: Borza Slavak Funny old Caldari. Equating the breaking of an employment contract to treason.
For a nation entirely composed of Corporations, lacking in the government your Gallente pals think so highly of, breaking an employment contract to work for the enemy IS treason. As Vikarion said, the problem is not that Tukoss left Zainou, but that he left it to work for enemies of the state!
For you to show such contempt and such a profound lack of understanding towards even the most basic aspects of the Caldari Nation highlights, better than anything, your place as our enemy.
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Dilaro thagriin
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Posted - 2011.08.16 18:50:00 -
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Originally by: Eipok Kruden
Originally by: Borza Slavak Funny old Caldari. Equating the breaking of an employment contract to treason.
For a nation entirely composed of Corporations, lacking in the government your Gallente pals think so highly of, breaking an employment contract to work for the enemy IS treason. As Vikarion said, the problem is not that Tukoss left Zainou, but that he left it to work for enemies of the state!
So.. let me get this absolutely clear in my mind.
You are openly claiming that Eifyr & Co are direct enemies of the Caldari state? Interesting.
I suppose that you have undeniable proof that the company has performed activities against the Caldari people? I also suppose that their implants and other technologies are not on sale throughout the Caldari state.
No. Neither of these claims are in the slightest part true.
You Mr Kruden, have just made the far worse claim that the entire Matari people are enemies of the Caldari state. This is untrue and an obviously racially charged slur against my people.
I truly hope you consider your words more carefully in the future.
- D. Thagriin
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