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Yu Tasogare
The TERRA
Guardians of Serenity
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Posted - 2013.12.02 18:11:00 -
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Just as the topic says, I want to know what my fellows do before important battles or operations. Personally, I have make the last meal before that important event my favorite food. Namely Spaghetti and Meatballs with cheese. I find the carbs help keep me alert and on guard so I can make sure I do my best at the task at hand. |
Logan Joriksa
Shockwave Unlimited
SteRoid.
16
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Posted - 2013.12.02 18:41:00 -
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I like to take a short walk around and survey the vessel I will be using for the operation. A short communique to make sure there hasn't been any lapse or problem in insurance often calms my anxiety. I also often check the munitions and/or fuel bay to make sure there's sufficient resources available in case of...complications.
Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew. |
Dangirdas Bachir
Direct Support Initiative
706
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Posted - 2013.12.02 18:52:00 -
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Drinking a cup of tea and meditating.
EVE EVE STARGALACTIC CITY B I T C H |
Ava Starfire
Stormcrows
1307
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Posted - 2013.12.02 19:04:00 -
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I like to smear myself and the walls of my cave with sacred mud, and beat on a skin drum with the bones of my ancestors.
"There is no strength in numbers; have no such misconception."
-Jayka Vofur, "Warfare in the North" |
Anslo
The Scope
Gallente Federation
3578
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Posted - 2013.12.02 19:11:00 -
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2 pints of lager, 3 shots of bourbon, and setting up my disposition thusly;
"**** it. Wing it and hope for the best."
Funny how often this works.
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Iwan Terpalen
Pyre Falcon Defence Cadre XV-01A
Pyre Falcon Defence Combine
78
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Posted - 2013.12.02 19:22:00 -
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Sleep. |
Blaise Cadelanne
The Synenose Accord
Celestial Imperative
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Posted - 2013.12.02 20:44:00 -
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Fill my flask with rum. Grab a cigar from the humidor. Sit down to a good meal at my favorite pub. Then I take a peaceful walk around my ship, ensuring that she is ready for the upcoming storm. In the last few moments sit in the bay listening to the hum of the star port as ships come and go, then I make my way to my pod. If I don't come back today, at least I am at peace, even if the worst should happen.
Blaise Cadelanne
The Synenose Accord
Not indicative of corporate policy unless otherwise stated. |
Nashuar Attor
Chill Cabal
36
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Posted - 2013.12.02 22:34:00 -
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Nothing.
Battles are such a normal part of what I do that ritual would only waste my time. The closest I have is ensuring my fighter pilots are briefed on the particulars of the op and I check with my Executive officer to make sure the drones where repaired and returned to the correct bay. If it involves travel I'll run calculations as to how much jump fuel I'll need and make sure I have liquid Ozone to transfer to the cyno pilots. |
Job Valador
Super Moose Defence Force
Mortem Sigil
400
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Posted - 2013.12.02 22:42:00 -
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I am defensive fighter. I don't look for fights they come to me. But if there was an answer to that question for me it would be my morning prayers.
"The stone exhibited a profound lack of movement." |
Rin Valador
24th Imperial Crusade
Amarr Empire
12
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Posted - 2013.12.02 22:50:00 -
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Unlike my husband I will actively root out heretics wherever they may hide. I do pray for divine victory before plugging into my pod but i'm sure your not looking for a generic answer like that huh? So ill be honest. When I know I am about to leave on patrol I tip over every picture in our CQ before leaving. Looking at the pictures of my loved ones before such a task is distracting at the best of times...
"There will be neither compassion nor mercy;
Nor peace, nor solace
For those who bear witness to these Signs
And still do not believe."
- The Scriptures, Book of Reclaiming 25:10 |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
879
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Posted - 2013.12.02 22:50:00 -
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Before leaving on rescue patrol I usually have a cup of coffee a the Leaning Tower with my crew chief.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
Jennifer Maxwell
Crimson Serpent Syndicate
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Posted - 2013.12.02 22:57:00 -
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Rotate my crews from standard operating shift to special operations shift. Keep an ear on intel channels. Brief my crew on the operation, inspect the ship and, if I expect to encounter heavy resistance, replace all nonessential crew members with specialized AI. When piloting basic frigates, and sometimes even destroyers, I can get away with being the only living individual on board.
And finally, I make sure my clone is updated. |
Veikitamo Gesakaarin
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security
Pyre Falcon Defence Combine
1064
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Posted - 2013.12.02 23:01:00 -
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Vodka.
Cigars.
Music. |
Makoto Priano
Priano Trans-Stellar State Services
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
5509
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Posted - 2013.12.02 23:03:00 -
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Activate voice comms. Verify that my ship matches the operation's declared fleet doctrine. Follow orders.
Next question?
Priano Trans-Stellar: elegant solutions for the State's needs |
Eran Mintor
Esoteric Philosophy
177
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Posted - 2013.12.02 23:35:00 -
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Study.
-Eran |
Sakuma Ogunuchi
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Posted - 2013.12.02 23:40:00 -
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Reconnoiter . |
Solvar Bruce
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2013.12.03 01:12:00 -
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I tend to keep a checklist of standard preparations; fuel, cargo, pants, ect. Any circumstancial preparations I make before my standard list. Once everything's done, I tend to wind down and relax with music flowing into my ears...
As I'm still training to become a trader, most of my mind is occupied with reviews of market locales, possible profitable products, and other things besides.
If this capsule didn't have a music player, I'd go insane. As is, I'm only mildly unhinged. |
Dreygun
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
7
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Posted - 2013.12.03 01:35:00 -
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Most combat scenarios that I plan for are sleeper drone interactions. I have set up a thorough check list that I complete prior to running each site. I first review combat statistics on the WH I am running gathering intel about any recent capsaleer combat in the system. I then perform rigourous scanning for combat capbable ships in the system. After all security checks are finished and i am satisfied that the risk level is low. I deploy my mobile depot in a safe region of space and refit my ship to combat parameters. I then flip on my recorders to monitor my engagement for future analysis of sleeper behaviors. |
Fredfredbug4
Eve Defence Force
Cult of War
1648
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Posted - 2013.12.03 01:54:00 -
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If I'm in control of an operation I recite the Litany of Command to myself
When in deadly danger,
When beset by doubt,
Run in little circles,
Wave your arms and shout.
That or I sing military marches and war songs from across the cluster.
Watch Fred Fred Frederation and stop cryptozoologist! Fight against the brutal genocide of fictional creatures across New Eden! Is that a metaphor? Probably not, but the fru-fru- people will sure love it! |
Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
635
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Posted - 2013.12.03 05:29:00 -
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Sometimes you don't have that much time before the operation to take meal.
Usually I just say a quick prayer to winds or ancestors, while closing the capsule and undocking the ship. |
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Shiki Mikkyou
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Posted - 2013.12.03 08:42:00 -
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Though we do not seek them out, my crews must always prepare for battles with defensive and evasive tactical drilling, along with first response and safety checks.
Before important operations, however, mental clarity is paramount, beyond even satisfactorily thorough preparation. One must be rested, alert, and apt to react effectively to developing situations. I find fasting and meditation in the hours before commencing operations to be very helpful in that regard, and recommend it to my executive officers.
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Erica Dusette
Nighthawk Exploration
1560
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Posted - 2013.12.03 11:07:00 -
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What do I do before an important battle?
*frowns*
Well it's not like there's any time to smoke a last cigarette. Nine times out of ten I'm doing something innocent and i get jumped by a large blob of ships piloted by people who do not speak my language. Or I might be looking for people myself, in order to return the same favor. So it's just spur of the moment stuff ... I guess?
Rituals or traditions are something reserved for organized or expected battles. I've seen none of that since leaving Empire and low security space some years ago.
Operations? Well same principle I guess. Only thing I do before those is yell out to see who wants to join in.
Major (Ret.) Caldary Naval Militia | Morale Officer (Pinup model)
CEO Nighthawk Exploration | Just an innocent explorer passing through-á pâä
OOPE Pinup Calender applications |
Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
635
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Posted - 2013.12.03 19:06:00 -
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Shiki Mikkyou wrote:Though we do not seek them out, my crews must always prepare for battles with defensive and evasive tactical drilling, along with first response and safety checks.
Before important operations, however, mental clarity is paramount, beyond even satisfactorily thorough preparation. One must be rested, alert, and apt to react effectively to developing situations. I find fasting and meditation in the hours before commencing operations to be very helpful in that regard, and recommend it to my executive officers.
If I have some time before operation, I try to stay away from drills and meditation.
I order my crews to take a sleep. Only winds know, how much time they will need to stay awake and alert when it starts. |
Pieter Tuulinen
Pyre Falcon Defence Cadre XV-01A
Pyre Falcon Defence Combine
2401
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Posted - 2013.12.03 19:33:00 -
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If it's a battle that is some distance from our main base, then we establish an FOB and an MSR. Brief the troops on the scope and goals of the deployment - even if they're not cleared for the full details, they deserve that much.
Once we have an FOB, it's time to deploy logistically down the MSR to ensure we have the assets local to the AO. I like to be in position at least six hours before go time, but the larger the Op, the earlier you usually wind up in position. |
Karynn Denton
Clan Katanga Caravan
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Posted - 2013.12.04 09:48:00 -
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Exile and Drop.
Thukker Outrider, Frigateer and Booster-Smuggler. |
Leopold Caine
Stillwater Corporation
247
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Posted - 2013.12.04 12:15:00 -
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I don't see why would someone require some kind of a pre-combat ritual. I suppose, given that combat is something most capsuleer occur on a practically hourly basis, having some kind of a complex personal ritual sounds both creepily OCD-esque and impractical.
Karynn Denton wrote:Exile and Drop.
I hear the Blue is also popular in such situations. Depends if you meant raw narcotics or boosters, however. Or both.
- Leopold Caine, Domination Malakim
___________________________
Angels are never far...
Stillwater Corporation recruitment open. |
Karynn Denton
Clan Katanga Caravan
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Posted - 2013.12.04 12:33:00 -
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Leopold Caine wrote:
I hear the Blue is also popular in such situations. Depends if you meant raw narcotics or boosters, however. Or both.
Hell yeah, I can't think of a more blissful way of holding your shields together than having a canister of Blue pumped into your capsule's systems!
If anyone wants some real pre-combat preparation instead of silly rituals, you can always drop us a line...
Thukker Outrider, Frigateer and Booster-Smuggler. |
Leopold Caine
Stillwater Corporation
247
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Posted - 2013.12.04 12:37:00 -
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Karynn Denton wrote:Leopold Caine wrote:
I hear the Blue is also popular in such situations. Depends if you meant raw narcotics or boosters, however. Or both.
Hell yeah, I can't think of a more blissful way of holding your shields together than having a canister of Blue pumped into your capsule's systems! If anyone wants some real pre-combat preparation instead of silly rituals, you can always drop us a line...
I already have a supplier, but thank you for the offer.
Doesn't mean we can't discuss other potential business endavours, however.
- Leopold Caine, Domination Malakim
___________________________
Angels are never far...
Stillwater Corporation recruitment open. |
Logan Joriksa
Shockwave Unlimited
SteRoid.
17
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Posted - 2013.12.04 15:12:00 -
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I too am guilty of the Blue!!
Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew. |
Cuci Cairi
Stillwater Corporation
17
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Posted - 2013.12.04 15:17:00 -
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I also cannot imagine having a ritual for every time combat happens. For a large-scale operation, maybe - but a battle? Let your music and veins be pumping.
"Unbless'd thy hand! GÇö if in this low disguise
Wander, perhaps, some inmate of the skies." |
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