I'm sure hostile parties appreciate knowing both the self-defence capabilities of their targets as well as whatever weapons they may or may not carry with them.

I'm quite sure that anybody competent who was fixing to kill me would spot that big iron I'm carrying anyway, regardless of whether or not I discuss its existence on Galnet. It's not exactly a subtle piece of hardware.

I originally carried a standard Kaalakiota made Bolt Pistol, which is simply another name for a pistol sized railgun. Times change though, and I found through several attempts on my life that no real threat will come close enough to me for that little pea shooter to do any good. As others have said, if I am to keep myself safe, that job is best left to professionals. In all other cases, I have a soft clone.

That all being said, while I no longer carry a practical sidearm, I do carry a ceremonial sidearm. Gifted to me by a colleague, it is an antique Navy issue bolt pistol from the early years of the Caldari-Gallente war. I carry it with me as a part of my dress uniform within a matching leather holster. While it has been used in war, I have not fired it. I do not intend to. Apparently the former property of my colleague's ancestor, it was given not as a self-defense weapon, but as a reminder of the sacrifices those that came before me have made.

If there is someone who wants to kill a capsuleer, and they have managed to get you into a position where you need to use either a personal weapon, or 'martial arts' skills, you will already be dead. They will be the sort of person who is paid large amounts of money to kill very hard to kill people.

Whoever hired them will also have to have been the sort of person to pay a very large amount of money to make sure your soft clones all have accidents as well, else there is no point in attacking the capsuleer at all.

Do not put yourself into situations where you could be killed by a random person wielding a gun, or you basically deserve the minor inconvenience that comes to you.

Good point, Verin.

As for Pieter's last round, I still can't believe there are eggers without proper safeguards in their implants. Compared to a proper set of decent explosive charges in the CNS, a bullet is notoriously unreliable as a self-termination measure. Also, does not offer such delightful prank abilities like yelling "Hey! Watch this!" and promptly cake the walls in grey and rosy goo in front of your attackers.

If there is someone who wants to kill a capsuleer, and they have managed to get you into a position where you need to use either a personal weapon, or 'martial arts' skills, you will already be dead. They will be the sort of person who is paid large amounts of money to kill very hard to kill people.

Whoever hired them will also have to have been the sort of person to pay a very large amount of money to make sure your soft clones all have accidents as well, else there is no point in attacking the capsuleer at all.

Do not put yourself into situations where you could be killed by a random person wielding a gun, or you basically deserve the minor inconvenience that comes to you.

If I had a bomb that blew me up everytime I felt the urge to die, I doubt I'd get through a reading of the IGS without redecorating my office. This would get expensive.

Indeed, and yet you still frequent it. Although masochistic tendencies are fairly common amongst State enforcers, rivalled only by an almost disturbing lack of empathy. The State is nothing if not efficient at instilling a particular mindset amongst its ..loyalists.

I wonder how common cutting is amongst the ranks, perhaps you could lend some insight into that sometime Colonel.

Is this why the Caldari State must be destroyed?

Destroyed? Please Miss Gesakaarin, we no longer live under the rule of the likes of Duvalier. The Federation has only responded to unwarranted aggression and the breaking of treaties by the State.

I and indeed, the Federation in general, wish only to see a peaceful and lasting resolution to this conflict. Perhaps in time we can even aid you as individuals, in overcoming the psychological abuses that have taken so much from you.

As always, we merely extend the hand of freedom, all are welcome within the Federation. We are not conquerors led by dictators.

You obviously missed the joke here.

You obviously missed the joke here.

Probably due to a lack of empathy.

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I like you Colonel, but I wouldn't joke about that. After all, at least we operate a sizeable aid department for the victims of war. Empathy is at the core of the Federations ideals, this is well known.

The people of Hueromont still aren't laughing.

Destroyed? Please Miss Gesakaarin, we no longer live under the rule of the likes of Duvalier. The Federation has only responded to unwarranted aggression and the breaking of treaties by the State.

I and indeed, the Federation in general, wish only to see a peaceful and lasting resolution to this conflict. Perhaps in time we can even aid you as individuals, in overcoming the psychological abuses that have taken so much from you.

As always, we merely extend the hand of freedom, all are welcome within the Federation. We are not conquerors led by dictators.

So I make an off-the-cuff remark about you coming off like a walking caricature-stereotype and you proceed to confirm the sentiment.

Good, then.

A remark? Miss Gesakaarin, it was a statement of my intent. One that I was forced to correct you on.

I'm sorry if you find my acceptance of Federal policy and vision as "stereotypical", but I'm sure you're familiar with the saying "If it's not broke.."

Criticism is encouraged within the Federation, but it is not demanded. That you are unable to tell the difference between one who willingly embraces a particular way of life and the values and ideas commonly attached, and an ideologue, is more reflective of you than me Miss Gesakaarin.