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Guer	Posted - 2008.01.19 00:44:00 - [1] Edited by: Guer on 19/01/2008 00:45:01 Several people I've met insist that its "Caldarian." Correct or no?
Myxx Gallente Daughters Of Venus	Posted - 2008.01.19 00:52:00 - [2] Originally by: Guer Edited by: Guer on 19/01/2008 00:45:01 Several people I've met insist that its "Caldarian." Correct or no? "Theres four caldari in that room" "Theres many caldarian people in that room" "Theres a lone caldari in that room" All seem correct, yes? To be honest, it seems to me that either or could be used depending on the tense and use of the plural form. Maybe, however, its just me.
Devilish Ledoux Caldari Naughty People The Gurlstas Associates	Posted - 2008.01.19 04:12:00 - [3] Caldari is both singular and plural form (it, the Caldari person or the Caldari people. It is also an adjective and adverb (ie, Caldari technology or Caldari spiced rum). Caldanese is a language that that does not waste words, and so it often relies on context. However, some low quality foreign translation systems often attempt to modify the word to inform the listener of its context, rather than letting the word stand as it is. I've heard "Caldarian" before, although this is the first time I've seen it used as a plural. I typically hear "Caldaris" or "Caldarii". All three are non-words. Upgrade your translation software accordingly. _ Now Hiring Pirates, Anarchists and Terrorists.
Gaius Kador PIE Inc.	Posted - 2008.01.19 12:10:00 - [4] Dogs? ----------------------------------------------
Svetlana Scarlet Caldari Caldari Independent Navy Reserve The Fourth District	Posted - 2008.01.19 14:31:00 - [5] Originally by: Gaius Kador Dogs? Not exactly doing your part for Amarr-Caldari relations there, are you Gaius? -- CAPT Svetlana Scarlet CAIN Chief of Diplomatic Staff
Number 17 Caldari COLD-Wing The Fourth District	Posted - 2008.01.19 16:28:00 - [6] I thought only Minmatar referred to us as "dogs", or "dogs of the empire" and such...
Andreus Ixiris Gallente Heretic Army The Covenant Alliance	Posted - 2008.01.19 16:35:00 - [7] Originally by: Svetlana Scarlet Not exactly doing your part for Amarr-Caldari relations there, are you Gaius? See, Scarlet-haani, there's this thing about the Amarr Empire - they don't like you at all. In fact, were circumstances different (you didn't want an alliance with them and they didn't need an alliance with you) I imagine the Empire would be only to happy to attack and enslave the Caldari people just like they do to Matari and Gallenteans. All talk of Caldari being "loyal and faithful allies" is merely a way of saying: "circumstances seem to dicate that we've got to hide our prejudice for now. We can always enslave them LATER..." Fortunately, as you can see, some of the Loyalists aren't too bright, and can't always remember that they're supposed to use weasel words instead of outright insults. ----- "I am prepared to meet my maker; whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Gaius Kador PIE Inc.	Posted - 2008.01.19 16:39:00 - [8] Originally by: Svetlana Scarlet Originally by: Gaius Kador Dogs? Not exactly doing your part for Amarr-Caldari relations there, are you Gaius? I do respect your lack of humour. ----------------------------------------------
Andreus Ixiris Gallente Heretic Army The Covenant Alliance	Posted - 2008.01.19 17:18:00 - [9] Originally by: Gaius Kador I do respect your lack of humour. Humour? Gaius, you wouldn't know a joke if it decloaked twenty kilometres off your port bow, tore your ship apart and then threw lime green paint all over your pod. ----- "I am prepared to meet my maker; whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Gaius Kador PIE Inc.	Posted - 2008.01.19 18:26:00 - [10] Funny ----------------------------------------------

Christopher Berger Minmatar Militaris Industries	Posted - 2008.01.19 18:31:00 - [11] I usually prefer the term Noobdari, but thats just my experience.
Andreus Ixiris Gallente Heretic Army The Covenant Alliance	Posted - 2008.01.19 18:47:00 - [12] Originally by: Gaius Kador Funny Gaius, have you suffered a serious clone mishap recently? All I see from you is one-word responses, or at the very most a couple of sentences. It makes you look even dumber than usual. ----- "I am prepared to meet my maker; whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Number 17 Caldari COLD-Wing The Fourth District	Posted - 2008.01.19 19:03:00 - [13] Originally by: Andreus Ixiris Originally by: Gaius Kador I do respect your lack of humour. Humour? Gaius, you wouldn't know a joke if it decloaked twenty kilometres off your port bow, tore your ship apart and then threw lime green paint all over your pod. He is actually more fun than yourself. You are just plain dumb, and maybe annoying.
Ereka Nihil Crux Offensive Systems	Posted - 2008.01.19 20:58:00 - [14] The plural of Caldari is Caldari, to get this topic righted again.
Andreus Ixiris Gallente Heretic Army The Covenant Alliance	Posted - 2008.01.19 22:40:00 - [15] Caldari actually serves as a singular noun, plural noun and adjective for the people of the State - some unkind Federals might also use the verb "to Caldari" sometimes, but please, don't ask me to define what exactly it refers to. A note should be made, however, that the language they speak is not referred to as "Caldari", but rather "Caldanese". ----- "I am prepared to meet my maker; whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Dex Nederland Caldari Caldari Provisions	Posted - 2008.01.19 23:09:00 - [16] Originally by: Andreus Ixiris Caldari actually serves as a singular noun, plural noun and adjective for the people of the State. The people that can be described by the term Caldari are not all necessarily employees within the framework of the State. For example; Mr. Ledoux is descendant from inhabitants of Caldari and would still be referred to one despite not being a person of the State. Some nationalist Achura may take offense to being called Caldari since their ancestors did not inhabit Caldari Prime. Those of Caldari descendant that are at odds with the State tend to call its supporters Statist. So Caldari describes more than just the people who make up the State.
Spoon Thumb Paladin Imperium	Posted - 2008.01.19 23:46:00 - [17] Caldari from the Kingdom or with connections to Khanid often refer to themselves informally or otherwise as Khaldari The plural of Khaldari is Khaldari, so go figure Khaldari khanidpublic: RP channel for Kingdom loyalists Recruiting
Kailea Shandrasekkar Caldari	Posted - 2008.01.20 06:40:00 - [18] Caldari from the outer regions usually refers to our language as 'Caldarian'. Lonetrek citizens, tho, uses 'Caldari', which is taken as the 'correct' form. The Napanii Preservation Society published, a few years ago, a codex of expressions and terminology. While i can't bring myself to remember its name, there was a specific chapter exactly about this. Maybe you should try to get a hold of a copy. . The price demanded for the most precious of all things is life itself - ultimate cost for perfect value.
Andreus Ixiris Gallente Heretic Army The Covenant Alliance	Posted - 2008.01.20 16:50:00 - [19] Originally by: Dex Nederland The people that can be described by the term Caldari are not all necessarily employees within the framework of the State. For example; Mr. Ledoux is descendant from inhabitants of Caldari and would still be referred to one despite not being a person of the State. Some nationalist Achura may take offense to being called Caldari since their ancestors did not inhabit Caldari Prime. Those of Caldari descendant that are at odds with the State tend to call its supporters Statist. So Caldari describes more than just the people who make up the State. Yes, of course. Sorry - I apologise for oversimplifying, sir. ----- "I am prepared to meet my maker; whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Scagga Laebetrovo Five Pioneers	Posted - 2008.01.20 21:13:00 - [20] The answer is to the east. San Matari Official forums

Aria Jenneth Caldari Ghost Festival	Posted - 2008.01.20 22:16:00 - [21] Originally by: Scagga Laebetrovo The answer is to the east. Uh, Mr. Laeboetrovo, sorry, but ... what? Your "eastward" movement is an Ammatar matter, correct? If not, a little clarification is in order. As it is, you're playing the role of a roving non sequitur. Contact me privately when you get a chance?
Andreus Ixiris Gallente Heretic Army The Covenant Alliance	Posted - 2008.01.20 23:35:00 - [22] Odd, isn't it Aria? And you thought I had problems... ----- "I am prepared to meet my maker; whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Stitcher Caldari legion of qui Black Star Alliance	Posted - 2008.01.21 12:22:00 - [23] It's a conversation piece at least. I think the world could use more roving non-sequiteurs. - Verin "Stitcher" Tarn-Hakatain.
Svetlana Scarlet Caldari Caldari Independent Navy Reserve The Fourth District	Posted - 2008.01.21 18:54:00 - [24] Originally by: Gaius Kador I do respect your lack of humour. It is rather legendary, I suppose. As far as Mr. Irixius' ludicrous ramblings....I do not think much needs to be said there. Those of us on the front lines know the score. -- CAPT Svetlana Scarlet CAIN Chief of Diplomatic Staff
Malthros Zenobia The Cold Wind Foundation	Posted - 2008.01.21 21:27:00 - [25] There is no 'plural' of Caldari. It is the name of our people, a signle, united entity. That we have found ourselves fractured does not change this. We are a people bound not simply by blood in our viens but also by our blood which has spilled together. Both singular and plural is Caldari. As one or many, we are the same. Originally by: kieron The Carrier was never intended to be a solo OMGWTF mission-farming PWNmobile.
Wanoah Minmatar Msana Foundation	Posted - 2008.01.22 00:49:00 - [26] Maybe the question should be: what is the singular of Caldari? Or perhaps: why are Caldari so singular?
Shintoko Akahoshi Omerta Syndicate	Posted - 2008.01.22 03:07:00 - [27] To hear some people talk, the singular is "Caldari", while the plural is "Megacorporation"... Shin's writings
Boma Airaken Spectre Six	Posted - 2008.01.22 11:07:00 - [28] Sheep.
Andreus Ixiris Gallente Heretic Army	Posted - 2008.01.22 11:23:00 - [29] Wait, Boma, didn't you... what? Wait, now I'm confused. ----- "I am prepared to meet my maker; whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."
Boma Airaken Spectre Six	Posted - 2008.01.22 11:26:00 - [30] Remember Andy, the Achura are NOT Caldari. We are tenants.

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