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Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2480
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Posted - 2013.09.04 19:29:00 -
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As I have just received a surprised message from an Electus Matari diplomat (Bronnwynn), I thought that a public announcement of the status of Rifterlings and Point Blank Alliance in the Amarr/Minmatar war zone would be appropriate, to clear any further confusion.
Due to the recent reduction in Amarr resistance and the relative peace of space, we felt that our talents were not being properly utilized. As a result, we dropped our official role in the Tribal Liberation Force. We continue to support the Minmatar cause, and are cleaning up space of any Amarr and pirates we find. However, we are also conducting live-fire training exercises for the TLF (and to a lesser degree, the FDU).
These exercises include, but are not limited to:
- Impromptu dueling prowess evaluations
- Intel-ops and scouting tests, via reinforcing attacks with overwhelming numbers (also known as "blobbing")
- Situational awareness checks, via attempted interdiction of complex capturing
- Agility practice, by only allowing nimble/fast pilots through an established checkpoint at a system choke
- Fleet engagement refreshers, using a variety of tactics and ships
- And even possibly... Starbase defense ops
There is no need to thank us for this invaluable service. We are an educational organization at heart. Since we do have operating costs, though, we will be collecting any modules/items that drop off of ships that fail training exercises and using them to cover our costs.
If any other corporations or alliances wish to join us in this endeavor, they are welcome to. We would be happy to collaborate. Additionally, if a TLF corporation/alliance wishes to opt out (and have a good reason to), that is also possible.
Fly dangerously, and yarr! Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
Makoto Priano
Priano Trans-Stellar State Services
4688
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Posted - 2013.09.04 19:39:00 -
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Have you ever considered a career in diplomacy? Or perhaps marketing? |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2480
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Posted - 2013.09.04 19:41:00 -
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Makoto Priano wrote:Have you ever considered a career in diplomacy? Or perhaps marketing? Already got my fingers in both those pots. I don't see how that's relevant, though. Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
Makoto Priano
Priano Trans-Stellar State Services
4688
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Posted - 2013.09.04 19:46:00 -
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Salesmanship, Mr. Blackshell. Salesmanship. |
Drax Concrilla
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
25
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Posted - 2013.09.04 20:31:00 -
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I must admit, I was quite surprised about this decision (the announcement of our live fire exercises, that is) at first - customs being so different here in the Republic than my ancestral home - but now I have little doubt of the true patriotic service that Rifterlings is providing to the TLF rank and file.
One could even say that it is quite...liberating. |
Silas Vitalia
Nobilita Nera JIHADASQUAD
1030
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Posted - 2013.09.04 20:44:00 -
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Are things about to get more difficult for EM? Interesting! Sabik now, Sabik forever |
Anslo
The Scope Gallente Federation
2692
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Posted - 2013.09.04 20:44:00 -
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Any region in particular training will occur?
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Repentence Tyrathlion
Tyrathlion Interstellar
420
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Posted - 2013.09.04 20:45:00 -
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I was amused once I realised what was going on. Then I got to your oh-so-polite list of training exercises, and ended up crying with laughter. My thanks, I needed that. |
Kahega Amielden
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
898
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Posted - 2013.09.04 20:48:00 -
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Anslo wrote:Any region in particular training will occur?
While giving away specific locales would reduce the quality of the training and ultimately make our pilots less capable of fighting the Amarr when/if they return, we desire the training to be convenient as well. TLF pilots will not have to travel beyond their home areas of Heimatar and Metropolis to participate. |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2483
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Posted - 2013.09.04 20:50:00 -
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Silas Vitalia wrote:Are things about to get more difficult for EM? Interesting! I'm not sure their operation times coincide with ours, as I don't recall seeing that many of them around. Still, Elsebeth and some other EM members have encountered out training operations.
Anslo wrote:Any region in particular training will occur? We operate mostly in native Minmatar systems in the warzone, usually from around 00:00 ET to 06:00 ET. As far as constellations go, that's Essin (base of operations), Hed, Eugidi, and Tiat. We also have some presence in the rest of the warzone, but we can usually find enough students in those constellations alone. Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
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Anslo
The Scope Gallente Federation
2692
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Posted - 2013.09.04 20:50:00 -
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Kahega Amielden wrote:Anslo wrote:Any region in particular training will occur? While giving away specific locales would reduce the quality of the training and ultimately make our pilots less capable of fighting the Amarr when/if they return, we desire the training to be convenient as well. TLF pilots will not have to travel beyond their home areas of Heimatar and Metropolis to participate.
So Heimatar and Metropolis. Got it. Thanks.
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Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2483
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Posted - 2013.09.04 20:50:00 -
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Kahega Amielden wrote:Anslo wrote:Any region in particular training will occur? While giving away specific locales would reduce the quality of the training and ultimately make our pilots less capable of fighting the Amarr when/if they return, we desire the training to be convenient as well. TLF pilots will not have to travel beyond their home areas of Heimatar and Metropolis to participate. Come now, he obviously wants to help! Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
Eran Mintor
Esoteric Philosophy
36
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Posted - 2013.09.04 23:18:00 -
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Amusing.
-Eran |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2491
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Posted - 2013.09.05 21:51:00 -
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Since this announcement yesterday, TLF pilots have paid more than 1 billion ISK for our lessons. Most of that was used up in the training materials (their ships, fittings, etc), and we have claimed a small amount for our own operating costs. Among our happy customers are Ushra'Khan, who learned a valuable lesson about overview settings, Biohazard., who we have been making a special effort to help keep sharp as they spearhead the war effort, plus other miscellaneous pilots. Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
kraiklyn Asatru
T.R.I.A.D
413
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Posted - 2013.09.05 22:10:00 -
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Lol U'K still had you blue? |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2494
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Posted - 2013.09.05 23:02:00 -
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kraiklyn Asatru wrote:Lol U'K still had you blue?
They still do. That may change if they don't fix their overviews though. Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
Eran Mintor
Esoteric Philosophy
44
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Posted - 2013.09.06 02:03:00 -
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I endorse this service. Please continue reporting on the results.
-Eran |
Pinky Feldman
NO MOAR TEARS I Whip My Slaves Back and Forth
583
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Posted - 2013.09.06 05:33:00 -
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Could it be that Rifterlings has fallen even further away from the faith and the wonderous light that is The Empire? Reliable sources have recorded images of Rifterlings CEO hanging around Rancer. It could be that he has fallen in with the wrong crowd and is now being influenced by the pirate scum that everyone detests so much.
The moar you cry the less you pee |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2494
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Posted - 2013.09.06 05:34:00 -
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Lies. Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
Christine Peeveepeeski
The Imperial Fedaykin Amarrian Commandos
282
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Posted - 2013.09.06 15:46:00 -
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Hmm, so now I have to ask what the difference between what I do to fellow minmatar is and what Rifterlings have now chosen to do?
I am after all only constantly shooting my own kind to help them grow a pair. Still hasn't worked mind you, minmatar militia is still bloated with honourless fools that couldn't shoot down a pilotless reaper. There are of course exceptions, unfortunately they don't seem to get the respect they deserve in their own militia...
Good luck rifterlings, we may be on opposite sides but I like the cut of your wing spars. |
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Anslo
The Scope Gallente Federation
2702
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Posted - 2013.09.06 15:51:00 -
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Do you always fly around with Scythe support for your frigates? If so, you might want to give them a little more in the way of defense systems instead of zooming around. They are not Stabbers.
Also your Slicers are annoying to catch. Stop it.
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Pinky Feldman
NO MOAR TEARS I Whip My Slaves Back and Forth
584
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Posted - 2013.09.07 04:48:00 -
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I do have to ask. Are you also teaching whatever dark wizardry WINMATAR uses to demoralize the Amarr into quitting FW? Could it possibly have something to do with Brave Newbies? I have looked at the killboards of Biohazard. and WINMATAR and there are strikingly similar trends. I can't place the source, but whatever they have figured out allows them to be a much stronger force than Iron Oxide. or TRIAD were even at their peak.
However, the Minmatar magic of demoralization clearly has to be a real thing since it has happened before. Lost Obsession used to be able to field the most powerful lowsec capital fleet and then there was PIZZA, yet somehow they were both so demoralized by a Minmatar that only flew SFIs, that they left for the Caldari warzone like many Amarr groups are doing now. Could the Stabber Fleet Issue possess magical powers such that the Minmatar militia can force entire groups of Amarr out, simply by spinning them inside of a station for extended periods of time and not even need to undock?
The moar you cry the less you pee |
Kentt Em'asep
Clone Red Creations
81
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Posted - 2013.09.08 10:57:00 -
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I am liking this. Here's to your blazing guns that spew mini martial artists at thou enemy. May they slice and dice into the Amarrian hulls like a knife into freshly cooked meat.
The gun barrels of Clone Red have been cold for awhile. Perhaps I may contact you sometime Mr. Blackshell. ~"That's right. Today, tomorrow, the next day, and the day after that, and the day after that...from here on until forever, every time you look at my avatar - you'll see this scowl." ~"Forever?" ~"Yes - forever. It's what I do." |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2499
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Posted - 2013.09.09 01:07:00 -
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Anslo: Scythe support for our frigate fleets is actually quite rare. I am not actually aware of any of our pilots who does that. Are you sure it was not an ally of ours being helpful?
So far as the Slicers, I can't help you. That was probably Zao. You will have to catch him yourself, and he's a slippery bugger.
Pinky: I cannot confirm or deny the use of Minmatar mysticism to enhance our efforts. However, mysticism aside, the SFI is extremely well suited to passing our training exercises, so I suppose you could say we are training the militia to use SFIs. Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2499
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Posted - 2013.09.09 01:12:00 -
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Christine Peeveepeeski wrote:Hmm, so now I have to ask what the difference between what I do to fellow minmatar is and what Rifterlings have now chosen to do? It is our allegiance. I do not support the Empire and will destroy any of its forces, given the chance. When actual war conflicts are involved, I endeavor to side with the Minmatar. You may claim to be fighting the Minmatar for their own good, and while that might be practically true, your official allegiance casts doubt on your motivations. Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
Eran Mintor
Esoteric Philosophy
79
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Posted - 2013.09.09 09:04:00 -
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Boredom is bad.
When it causes one's enemy to shoot itself, it is no longer boredom but rather it becomes entertainment. I know this is for training but...yeah, sorry, I'm not convinced.
-Eran |
Fintarue
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
0
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Posted - 2013.09.09 23:50:00 -
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As a fellow Minmitar and trainer for Rifterlings, I take responsibility for strongly pushing through this plan of action and set of standard operating procedures that we now follow.
My heart aches for the day that we will be free of the Amarrian empire and their so called deities. I could no longer stand by while Amarr continued to push their filthy drugs upon my fellow Minmitarians, all in the name of helping us with a disease they themselves inflicted upon us. No longer! We will train our fellow Minmitar to the best of our ability, and as a long time trainer for our Corporation, experience tells me that these live fire trainings are indeed the best method for the desired outcome.
Throw off the chains of the Amarr brothers and sisters! Our Elders have returned! Let us reunite our glorious tribes and win this war once and for all! |
Eran Mintor
Esoteric Philosophy
83
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Posted - 2013.09.10 00:50:00 -
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So you will kill Matari crew for the sake of the Minmatar empire. If this logic is sound then I don't understand why so many Matari take offense to what I've done.
-Eran |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings Point Blank Alliance
2508
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Posted - 2013.09.10 13:26:00 -
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"Kill"? Loss of materiel is not death. We (or at least I) try to avoid destroying capsules as blowing up a clone has no "teachable moment" in it. Still, we're all capsuleers here; even if you get blown to smithereens, you don't "die". That's why these live fire lessons are productive at all. If death and destruction was final, there would be no way for anyone to learn anything other than for the attackers to learn to love and revel in bloodshed. Rifterlings - small gang frigate PvP - lowsec pirate operation, newbie-friendly, free ship program; Join today! www.rifterlings.com
Accidentally The Whole Frigate (blog) - Learning how to pew pew, one loss at a time - www.thewholefrigate.com |
kraiklyn Asatru
T.R.I.A.D
414
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Posted - 2013.09.10 13:44:00 -
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He is talking about the poor chump in maintenance and that guy that cleans up..
It is why I mainly hire Amarrians, means I don't feel bad when my ship goes poof. Just make sure you don't let them know you are minmatar militia.. Don't worry to much once they are on board most want to live... Just happens I skimp on the escape pods, only officers get on those :P |
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