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Merdaneth
Amarr
Angel Wing.
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Posted - 2010.06.17 19:12:00 -
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Brother Jakiin,
I believe a moment of remembrance is intended for warriors fighting a continual war to not focus on killing, but to focus on the costs of war, our losses, instead.
During the ceremony I was completely prec-occupied with the losses my own family suffered during the attack on Mekhios. My grief was to intense to even think of monitoring other channels during the ceremony and I certainly not to shout with enthousiasm about the glories of the Empire.
At the conclusion of the ceremony I undocked and visited Mekhios itself for a private moment of remembrance there, shared with ms. Dougans. I ignored the enemies I encounter and only after honoring the dead and my ancestors properly would I start to think of war. I will not let my enemies dictate my timetable if at all possible.
Which leads me to what I believe is an oversight in Vanguard intelligence. I don't believe sufficient firepower was available. Besides mutual hostiles in the Star Fraction, of which some were waiting one system beyond Amarr to hide their true strength, I counted a significant number of ships only hostile to PIE. These ships were fitted for sniping and carried copious amounts of Radar ECM. It is my estimation that a engagement right outside the station would likely have resulted in a bloodbath.
I can only say that the Star Fraction chose an excellent time for their momentary war declaration. Either they would defile the moment of remembrance by spilling the blood of thousands of loyal crew or they would defile it by defaming the Empire on public channels during the ceremony. In short: a win-win situation.
The biggest impact on me during the ceremony was made by admiral Grr, who spoke in length about a subject I would suggest the Vanguard study it at more length.
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The Illusion of Freedom | The Truth about Slavery |
Merdaneth
Amarr
Angel Wing.
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Posted - 2010.07.08 08:06:00 -
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 Originally by: Tomahawk Bliss
The Final Stand are not pirates. Your paradigm needs are not our problem.
Merdaneth laughs.
What are the Final Stand then? Revolutionaries fighting for freedom?
If you claim this was just 'a change of tags', then you are suggesting The Final Stand and the Star Fraction are currently very close in terms of ideology and method of operations. The Final Stand has a very clear reputation as a pirate alliance. So a few options remain:
1. You are lying
2. The Final Stand has seen a sudden change in principles and methodology after you joined and now resembles SF
3. The Star Fraction has seen a sudden change in principles and methodology after you left and now resembles The Final Stand
4. The principles and methodology between the two were always nearly the same to insiders, only the SF profiled itself as non-pirates while The Final Stand profiled itself as pirates.
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The Illusion of Freedom | The Truth about Slavery |
Merdaneth
Amarr
Angel Wing.
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Posted - 2010.07.08 08:11:00 -
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Originally by: The Cosmopolite
Meantime, here is truth for those willing to hear it:
The Star Fraction are not pirates.
The Star Fraction do not shoot neutrals.
The Star Fraction advocate and argue for NRDS RoE.
The Star Fraction welcome free transit and free trade with neutrals.
The Star Fraction view piracy as undesirable on economic, ethical and philosophical grounds.
The Star Fraction are not and never will be a party to a 'pirate coalition' anywhere, never mind in free Providence.
How would you classify The Final Stand on all of these points?
As far as I know, The Final Stand policy is diametrically opposed on each of these points to what you say. Either these points are fairly minor and irrelevant to general Star Fraction policy, or else the fact that many former SF members believe they are 'just changing their tags' implies that you either are lying, or are grossly hypocritical in your dealings.
On the other hand, it is also possible that a real rift has occured after some internal struggle in SF, and you are trying to cover this up. The truth will set you free.
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The Illusion of Freedom | The Truth about Slavery |
Merdaneth
Amarr
Angel Wing.
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Posted - 2010.07.10 10:07:00 -
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Originally by: Icarus3
You see Bishop... we are not a "hive mind" such as PIE Inc. or you false religion... we have individual rights and freedoms DESPITE the best efforts of the Amarr.
I guess that is why you are demanding of Dame Death to choose a side and stick to it?
It is painfully apparent that you are merely a loudmouth of yells terms like 'individual rights' and 'freedoms' without actually understanding what they mean. You only want these things for yourself, and others should do what you think is right for them. You are wholly self-centered, unempathic and care for nothing but yourself.
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