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Jahah Smith
Shiva
Morsus Mihi
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Posted - 2008.05.26 01:38:00 -
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I am one of those forutnate pilots that have a small "army" under my command so it is basically impossible for me to meet and greet each of my crewmembers.
However I do try to do what I can for them. Some things alas are even beyond the reach of even pod pilots, one of these events happened in State space. One of my newer crew members was accused of murder (he was involved in a drunken brawl) and he came to me requesting a transfer to somewhere beyond the reach of the State. This was actually in my power to grant, but I did not want him to live that sort of life, as well as making myself a fugutive for aiding and abetting a known fugitive. I sat down with this young man and explained what his life would be like, excessive paranoia, never able to relax and the like.
After many hours the young man turned himself in and was acquitted of the crime on the basis of self defense. I do not like to hire psycopaths for my crews (even though some may say I am one on the basis of the fact I am in a lawless alliance) so I had no doubt this would happen.
The young man is now a division commander on my flagship, an Archon Class Carrier named Divine Retribution, and his story has spread throught my fleet. He is looked at as a model to look up to and most of my crewers try to emulate the good things he has done.
In closing my crewers see me as a father figure, aloof, stern, but fair, that they can come to if they have some major problem.
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Natalcya Katla
Astropolitan Front
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Posted - 2008.05.27 12:02:00 -
[32]
I chiefly do my recruiting in the Sanctum constellation, and Astropolitan Front rejects the idea of race as relevant in any other sense than a medical one. As such, my crewmembers originate from every corner of the cluster, and a large amount of them are people of mixed blood who find this social environment a welcome alternative to a subsistence as outsiders in some ghettoized milieu or other.
A number of them are former DED sailors, or otherwise previous affiliates of CONCORD. They are also young - only people between 10 and 40 years of age are permitted to serve onboard my ships.
I refrain from any intimate contact with them, although I do perform inspections in person from time to time, and hand out medals and awards for exemplary service. In addition, the crew have at their disposal several hours of holo-recorded speeches I have made for their benefit, so I would like to believe I'm a familiar figure to them.
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Ruby Amatucci
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Posted - 2008.05.28 03:26:00 -
[33]
My crew and I have a lot of fun. On Saturdays, we all gather together to tell stories and play games, and sometimes we dress up, too. My wardrobe is getting pretty big, with clothes from all over the place, now, so there's something for every taste. We used to have robot fights with wagers, too, but after this reprogrammed drone ended up flying into a ventilation shaft and catching fire, my uncle won't allow us to play with remotely controlled toys anymore.
I take really, really, really good care of my crew. They all have survival upgrades and survival suits, and I make all of them promise very hard that they're not going to die.
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Stitcher
Duty.
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Posted - 2008.05.28 03:35:00 -
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 Originally by: Ruby Amatucci
I take really, really, really good care of my crew. They all have survival upgrades and survival suits, and I make all of them promise very hard that they're not going to die.
Out of interest, how would you respond if they were to break that promise?
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Verin "Stitcher" Tarn-Hakatain. |
Tsavu Irika
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Posted - 2008.05.28 04:18:00 -
[35]
Same thing that happens if you bugger Ruby too much.
Well, y'see, I crew my ships with volunteers from my travels. I have some ex-Guristas, one ex-Angel. Two Sansha refugees... Eighteen freed slaves, and forty specialized drones of my own creation. That's on my Drake, at least. My blackbird is a paper ball, though, so I crew it purely with EW-specialized drones.
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Daerdeae
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Posted - 2008.05.28 04:20:00 -
[36]
*Chuckles, and shakes his head slightly at the display*
Well, you see... Ever since I came back from my... adventures... I've had a rather... unique crew.
Of course, I could tell you... but then I'd have to kill you.
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Ruby Amatucci
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Posted - 2008.05.28 04:22:00 -
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Originally by: Stitcher
Originally by: Ruby Amatucci
I take really, really, really good care of my crew. They all have survival upgrades and survival suits, and I make all of them promise very hard that they're not going to die.
Out of interest, how would you respond if they were to break that promise?
I'd be very sad....and cross.
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The Herrick
SniggWaffe
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Posted - 2008.05.28 07:55:00 -
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Generally I'm pretty lax and informal with the rules, that don't mean I won't c.rack the proverbial whip when the **** does hit the fan. The crew know that they need to work their hardest if only because that may be what determines if they live to see the docking bay at the end of the day. When I do get into a fight I trust my crew are smart enough to know that they need to do everything they can in order to ensure the ship's and their own survival.
I used to fraternize with the crew and saw them as my friends but due to the nature of my work this isn't really something you can keep up. It's dangerous work and often my ship suffers extensive damage to the hull and quite often never makes it back at all so there's a limit to how much you can socialize with them. Lets face it if you lose you best friends on a regular basis eventually you're going to wanna top yourself as well. Still I'll eat in the mess with them when it's appropriate, chat with the crew play poker that sort of thing. I like to think they see me more as a regular captain then some scary demigod brain thing wired into the ship that don't give a damn who lives and dies.
As for who makes up the crew well I'll take anyone I can any race and any gender so long as they know what they're doing and aren't going to start trouble with other crew members I fine with it. It's not exactly a massive secret that crewing a warship, especially one that operates deep in lawless space, is often unpleasant and almost always highly dangerous work so I can't be picky about who I man my ship with.
Also to the people been yapping about the whole wiring your pain receptors into the damage controls of the ship. Well it's pretty much needed, it gives an extra edge and if I can "feel" how well my ship is holding up so I can keep an eye on one of the other million things that urgently need my attention on instead. Obviously relying on armor rather then shields for defense you need to double check just how strong you set it because if it hurts too much you're not gonna be able to concentrate on the matter at hand.
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Originally by: Blane Xero
Screw your stuff, can I have your wife?
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Qing Jou
Garoun Investment Bank
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Posted - 2008.05.30 15:34:00 -
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As someone who has served as a member of ship-crew for five years before ever climbing into the pod, I feel inclined to claim that I already have a closer bond with my crewmen than most among us, but beyond that, I don't want a simple crew of ship officers unable do be useful outside of the ships I pilot. My job is not exclusive to the capsule, and in fact I am probably more capable working on foot than in a pod to begin with.
With that in mind, I prefer to train my crews at a break-neck pace, and then keep them fit and ready to do whatever I need, whether I want a small platoon of firing squads supporting me while I do field work planetside (or stationside), or I want to crash my Vexor into an opposing ship and achieve boarding action. They're trained for Powered Armour, tactical troop operations, and whatever position on the ship they feel capable of filling (and as many as they wish).
In regards to all of their training, I am beside them every step of the way, and while indeed most of the relationships I form with my crewmen are never very personal, I make sure that whether I form one or not, they have no reason ever to leave my service.
As long as my crewmen stay on board, they and any immediate family he or she decides to mention may retire with my personal financial coverage after a full term of four months, an opportunity that far outweighs any standard military practice. They learn more from me in those four months however than any military academy could ever hope to achieve, and I have over a hundred who are serving their second term with me already, and around twenty or so who are serving their third.
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Rai Kumaki
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Posted - 2008.06.03 19:44:00 -
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I'm a frigate enthusiast so my crew requirements are really a minimum. When I do need someone working outside the capsule, I have my Mandroid, Max. Max can do anything as long as there's software for it. And believe me, they make software for everything in the Fed. He's lifelike, but durable too, and since he doesn't need to breathe I don't have to worry about him when my ship explodes. And I keep his memory backed up, just in case I need a replacement Max.
When I do need something bigger, I ask my friends for help. For awhile now I've been picking up refugees from all over the cluster and getting them set up in new homes. While they and their families mostly live in the comfort of my home station, they're always willing to lend a hand. I'll admit they probably aren't as reliable as trained soldiers but they make up for it with creativity. I run things on a spur-of-the moment volunteer basis and they're rarely aboard for more than a few days (after which we all go out for sushi~). They know it's a risk... but I try my hardest to keep them alive!
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