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Benefactor
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Posted - 2006.09.01 11:12:00 -
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I have a few members of my starship crew that, through a combination of luck and prudence, have survived long enough for me to get to know them better. I often leave my larger starships in dock, and do my more dangerous errands in frigate-sized vessels, if I am doing especially hazardous work.
My first officer, as always, has been a Brutor named Kurg Gesorto. He wasn't remarkable in any particular way when I purchased him, except for the fact that he suprised me with his intelligence, leadership ability, and motivational skills once I informed him that he was no longer a slave (In my experience, freedmen, when treated properly, work a lot harder). Without Commander Gesorto, it's almost certain I'd have had at least one mutiny on board my Prophecy. The last time my generosity and kindness were taken advantage of, I got to see through the ship's internal security systems just how far across the deckplates a Brutor punch can send a Sebiestor mutineer. 
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IzzyChan
True Core
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Posted - 2006.09.01 15:52:00 -
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All my crew members aren't all that talkative, if you know what I mean.  --------------------
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Joshua Foiritain
Gallente Coreli Corporation
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Posted - 2006.09.01 15:57:00 -
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Mine are expendable and tend to get replaced a lot, so i make a habit out of not talking to them. -----
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Ugleb
Khumatari Holdings Ushra'Khan
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Posted - 2006.09.01 15:59:00 -
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Originally by: IzzyChan All my crew members aren't all that talkative, if you know what I mean. 
I imagine drilling holes in their heads and re-wiring nervous systems would kill the mood somewhat. Damn Sansha.
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IzzyChan
True Core
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Posted - 2006.09.02 00:41:00 -
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Heh. Probably. They have no sense of humor at all. It's almost like talking to a wall  --------------------
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Tyrrax Thorrk
Amarr Umbra Congregatio Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2006.09.02 02:12:00 -
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Sadly my crewmembers tend to have very short lifespans.
I do try to pick out the best on each vessel in my fleet regularly and have them transferred to my Imperial Issue vessels where they're less likely to perish, they in turn extend the lifespans of "Rimmug˛gur" and "Balance of Judgement" with their superior competence.
I do wish there was an economically feasible way to save my crew's lives upon ship loss, but while there's no shortage of peasants desperate for their shot at space I don't see that happening.
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Cz Ire
Minmatar Gradient Namtz'aar k'in
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Posted - 2006.09.02 02:25:00 -
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I run a light crew, for the most part. I try my best to get to know every crewman that serves under me.
Engraved in my pod, on a plaque, is the name of every matari warrior that has served under me, with a duplicate plaque in storage, should I get podded.
Every time I loose a vessel, It pains me greatly, and serves to renew my convictions.
--- "They saw the long road, the harder road. The road that would ensure what we had gained in the vicious rebellion would not be squandered... our freedom." - Republic Fleet Admiral Kanth Filmir |

Shanaya Venn
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.09.02 04:24:00 -
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Speaking of Brutors, I especially treasure my supercargo, Kerok Morda. He has been with me since the inception of Racing Turtle Enterprises and managed the first Racing Turtle's cargo so well I had to offer him an extended contract. He's been with me for years, and done so much to make my ventures successful I've dealt him in on a share of the profits.
He recently came down with a touch of Gallente Fever (no, not the club-crawling habit, but the virus from, er, certain sexual indulgences), at the same time I had to make a major (and I do mean MAJOR) contract-fulfilling investment-securing run to Tasti in .3 space. The same trip a toad from Euphoria Unleashed trashed the Turtle full of bulky cargo she couldn't possibly schlep away, and podded me into the bargain. (Some around here have heard my recent rant on the topic, I think.)
But my point is: precisely because of that Gallentean disease, Kerok was laid up and *couldn't* accompany me on that particular trip. The rest of the crew was toast along with the Racing Turtle. But my master of cargo...ah. Now he's underway with me once more on the hauling runs, and I and my investment accounts are very glad of it indeed.
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Rjak Teken'duis
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.09.02 04:36:00 -
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No one crewmember in particular strikes me as being particularly noteable, however I never leave for extended deployments without a decent cook - regretably one of the few things in which the Caldari State lags the Gallente Federation. A good cook does wonders for morale and discipline among the rank and file, and I usually try arrange for the cuisine to reflect the culture around which we are stationed. I say "usually", because when one has sampled what passes for "food" in the Vuorrassi Industrial Zone... well... lets just say that heavy metals are not a significant selling point of their cuisine.
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Michiyo Daishi
Royal Knights of Khanid
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Posted - 2006.09.02 11:36:00 -
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After losing so many cruisers and the crew I worked pains to get to know, it hardens you a lot, and it pains me I could be so harsh and demanding as a captain-capsuleer of my own ship of my own crew.
I take it many others have gone through the same experiences as well. I find it disenheartening to snap at a crewmember for no reason just because I've grown so cold...
Innocence is lost after your first pod loss, it seems -
want a sig like mine? 5m! Woot first, maybe Eris will poke it later - Xorus I¦ll be gentle *WHIPS* that was me being gentle -eris |

Shanaya Venn
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.09.03 05:22:00 -
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Originally by: Michiyo Daishi After losing so many cruisers and the crew I worked pains to get to know, it hardens you a lot, and it pains me I could be so harsh and demanding as a captain-capsuleer of my own ship of my own crew.
I take it many others have gone through the same experiences as well. I find it disenheartening to snap at a crewmember for no reason just because I've grown so cold...
Life insurance policies. I provide them in over-abundance to every crewperson. Its the least they should be able to look forward to (for their heirs) if they don't win the survival lottery.
I don't mean to sound cold about it - I don't feel I've built an emotional wall, I just recognize that my crew sign on fully (and I do mean *fully*) informed of the high-risk dangers they are undertaking by flying with me. By the same token, I offer to offset that risk to whatever reasonable extent I am able.
I just lost a merlin tonight in a relatively simple Guristas complex. It shouldn't have happened, but there was something wonky with my control alignment (no one to blame, now - that tech crewman perished with the ship) - tried to use thrusters in first engagement phase and everything locked up. Couldn't move, engines wouldn't respond. We were, for those 10 or 20 critical seconds, a sitting duck. That's all it took, while massed barrage missile fire converged on us (aside: does anyone else find the control interfaces of the merlin sometimes lacking in a pinch? Or is it just my crew and the performance tolerances I'm passing as acceptable?!?).
I talk to my crew (am glad, that it's minimal crew in frigates, or even null in something as light as a Bantam). But especially *because* its a small crew, I can't help but get to know them. I can commune with my systems for only so long before I must break out of the zone to ask, say, the gunnery chief, 'how's that loading armature repair job holding up on number 3?', or something equally ice-breakingly relevant to our work and interests.
Doesn't matter that I already know that answer from the rigged systems. Some part of me wants to hear a human talk about it. So we do.
::shrug::
yeah, I miss them when they're gone. I'm glad I can at least support their families after (by making sure the insurance premiums are paid up so they're covered, if worse comes to worst.)
You're right, though. That kind of loss is never easy. And I hope I never get to that jaded place so *many* pilots are in, where crews are invisible or dispensible, and the Whole World Revolves Soley Around the (pseudo-solo) Pilot.
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Ly'sol
Caldari Deep Core Mining Inc.
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Posted - 2006.09.03 06:58:00 -
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savages. Click here for Lysol's Linky Library-last updated 8AUG06 |

Koshmarnaya Akula
Kydance Radiant Industries SMASH Alliance
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Posted - 2006.09.03 07:15:00 -
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Originally by: Ly'sol savages.
Very very nice.
You have a great gift. Thank you for sharing.
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Shanaya Venn
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.09.03 09:26:00 -
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Originally by: Ly'sol savages.
Hm.
And am I to take that personally?
Or is your comment in re something aforegoing and not my own remarks? (Your comment appears, unfortunately, immediately after my own...rather humanitarian, I thought...observations.)
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Kaleigh Doyle
Rho Dynamics
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Posted - 2006.09.03 17:26:00 -
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I never play favorites with my crew. They are all essential to me when I'm in space.
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Socretes Romanesque
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2006.09.03 21:52:00 -
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I know I have a favorite in my Crew aboard the "Redemption" a Frigate Class Tristan.
His name is Nightus, I found him in a catina aboard the Moon Four Caldari Navy Assembly Plant. He has saved my neck a few times with his skill with the Turrents. --
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Laocoon
Veto.
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Posted - 2006.09.03 23:54:00 -
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My crew die. All the time. Unfortunately. So I don't try and form bonds with them.
- Lao
Veto. Corp |

Socretes Romanesque
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2006.09.04 02:32:00 -
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Then again, I invest in mindscan implants for my Crew. --
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Tatsue Nuko
Tabula Rasa Systems The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2006.09.04 02:37:00 -
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Originally by: Joshua Foiritain Mine are expendable and tend to get replaced a lot, so i make a habit out of not talking to them.
Indeed. Crew is crew. I don't put them into unecessary risks, but they have a job to do just like I do.
That's all there is to it.
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Socretes Romanesque
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2006.09.04 02:46:00 -
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Personally Im Frig Specialized so I have only a few crew. I like to think that my ship is like a small corp. The only way to get the most out of it is to invest in it. Not only in Mods and Implants, but the crew of your ship is who your gonna be stuck with in the middle of 0.0. I rather invest and get to know them so they are loyal. --
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Khaldur
Amarr 1st Praetorian Guard Vigilia Valeria
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Posted - 2006.09.05 17:55:00 -
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The crewmember I care about most is my trusted Slaver Hound. Always a loyal friend and does a very good job in keeping the slaves motivated.
The ship and the slaves are easily replaced. But training a new Slaver Hound is a long and difficult process before it is of any use on a ship. You don't want to risk loosing half of your crew in mid-flight because your young Slaver got overexcited in it's motivational job.
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Verone
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Posted - 2006.09.05 19:04:00 -
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Every crewmember I recruit is fully insured to ensure that his next of kin recieve a substantial payout in the event of his demise.
I also never recruit female personnel to serve aboard any craft I command.
A woman who has not made the choice to become an egger, should never have to be exposed to the harsh reality of such a violent way of life in order to make a living. There are far more elegant opportunities for employment.
I do have several long standing members of crew that come to mind, three Matari and two Caldari, however revealing names when in my profession may prove troublesome for their stationside relatives.
I find that Caldari crewmembers are dilligant and devoted to their duties as well as being excellently skilled and technically minded. Matari, particularly Brutor, have a good mechanical understanding, are typically well trained and posses the physical prowess to get the job done.
I always pay well, providing whatever loyal members need to keep themselves comfortable.
Keeping your crew happy is the key to a well organised and operated vessel.
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Koshmarnaya Akula
Kydance Radiant Industries SMASH Alliance
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Posted - 2006.09.05 19:17:00 -
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Originally by: Verone Every crewmember I recruit is fully insured to ensure that his next of kin recieve a substantial payout in the event of his demise.
I also never recruit female personnel to serve aboard any craft I command.
A woman who has not made the choice to become an egger, should never have to be exposed to the harsh reality of such a violent way of life in order to make a living. There are far more elegant opportunities for employment.
I do have several long standing members of crew that come to mind, three Matari and two Caldari, however revealing names when in my profession may prove troublesome for their stationside relatives.
I find that Caldari crewmembers are dilligant and devoted to their duties as well as being excellently skilled and technically minded. Matari, particularly Brutor, have a good mechanical understanding, are typically well trained and posses the physical prowess to get the job done.
I always pay well, providing whatever loyal members need to keep themselves comfortable.
Keeping your crew happy is the key to a well organised and operated vessel.
Good God. I'm agreeing more and more with what he says.
Say something foolish again so I can despise you and your ways again..

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Shanaya Venn
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.09.05 19:54:00 -
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Originally by: Verone I also never recruit female personnel to serve aboard any craft I command.
A woman who has not made the choice to become an egger, should never have to be exposed to the harsh reality of such a violent way of life in order to make a living. There are far more elegant opportunities for employment.
Gender-biased foolishness.
My crew is predominantly female. They have more stamina than men, pay much better attention to detail, and don't take their positions for granted the way I've seen certain male pace dogs do.
Women who work the spaceways aren't there because they "have" to be. So they are "exposed" to harsh realities? So what. That's their choice. Every crewwoman I know would much rather be on board a ship, with all its constraints and dangers, than rotting at a station or or languishing dirtside.
Anyone with half a brain would.
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Verone
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Posted - 2006.09.05 20:06:00 -
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Originally by: Shanaya Venn
Gender-biased foolishness.
My crew is predominantly female. They have more stamina than men, pay much better attention to detail, and don't take their positions for granted the way I've seen certain male pace dogs do.
Women who work the spaceways aren't there because they "have" to be. So they are "exposed" to harsh realities? So what. That's their choice. Every crewwoman I know would much rather be on board a ship, with all its constraints and dangers, than rotting at a station or or languishing dirtside.
Anyone with half a brain would.
Biased? Hardly.
I simply have no wish to put the life of an innocent woman in my own hands. An capsuleer, who chooses to accept the danger of commanding a vessel, yes.
A crew member who is under command and has no direct say in her destiny throughout the course of a battle, no.
If a woman dislikes this, then she can Encrew somewhere else. A pirate I may be, but a monster I am not.
My principles are my own.
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Ethidium Bromide
ZEALOT WARRIORS AGAINST TERRORISTS Curatores Veritatis Alliance
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Posted - 2006.09.05 20:15:00 -
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those who die with a smile on their face knowing they will be with Him as they die for Him.
Originally by: George Petsch Nochricht: Dei schwarer StroinlSser trifftn Karli[Baatzis] und ruiniert erm so richtig de Dosn, 1343.7 schhodn, oida.
My sig is blue not pink although i can't argue with the slave part - Xorus wth whats this blue stuff all of a sudden? Did I miss a mail? -eris Bwahahahaha!11 Immy was here
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Tatsue Nuko
Tabula Rasa Systems The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2006.09.05 21:46:00 -
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Edited by: Tatsue Nuko on 05/09/2006 21:46:22
Originally by: Shanaya Venn Gender-biased foolishness.
Yeah, you went for a lot of that too, actually.
Verone has reasons for his choice that I feel are un-motivated, but if a lack of women on his ships make him feel more secure in performing his job, then that's what he should do.
He's got a job to do, after all...
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Hori To
Minmatar Rifter Corp
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Posted - 2006.09.06 00:13:00 -
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Edited by: Hori To on 06/09/2006 00:13:33 I used to talk to my crew, do stuff for them at stations (throw parties), bring luxury goods for their use on trips and so forth, everything was fine and dandy. But then my world got shattered by a pirate, so I repurchase and rehire, and loose that ship too After about 20 ship losses and around 15 poddings, well. The more ships I loose, the more careless and jaded I become. Thank god for mind altering chemical substances.
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Shanaya Venn
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.09.06 01:55:00 -
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Edited by: Shanaya Venn on 06/09/2006 01:55:54
Originally by: Tatsue Nuko
Originally by: Shanaya Venn Gender-biased foolishness.
Yeah, you went for a lot of that too, actually.
Not really. "Preference for" is not equivalent to "bias against," especially when 'preference' is qualified, and predicated on specific and measurable performance factors.
All Verone had to offer to support his bias against, was a vague sensibility about what women "should be" exposed to. That is clearly a framework based on pre-set gender roles and cultural "sensibilities", not related to factual issues about capabilities or performance.
It's the same kind of prejudice-protecting pablum I hear from Amarrians who go on about how Minmatar "ought to" accomodate their "natural slave state". Key words being things like "ought", "should", and "supposed to be." These all speak to personal judgement, not factual basis for determination or evaluation.
In my case, I'm clear about my preferences. I'm also clear that I'll hire any man with stamina, attention to detail, and work-focus dedication equivalent to any female in my crew. That doesn't speak to bias against a gender, but to a requirement of (my-ship-specific) performance standards.
Quote: Verone has reasons for his choice that I feel are un-motivated, but if a lack of women on his ships make him feel more secure in performing his job, then that's what he should do.
By all means. We all have reasons for our choices. My issue is with the framing (or justification) of "no women" as a requirement because "they shouldn't be exposed" to xyz. There's that pesky word, "shouldn't." Comes back to the role issue again.
But then, that's why the Gallente lag so far behind the Caldari in terms of industrial capability. They are busy framing how 'ladies' "should" behave; they don't get the buckle-down-to-it-tiveness that any Caldari (irrespective of gender) can muster, and thus fail to utilize the skills of half their potential workforce to maximum capacity.
When was the last time *you* saw a female Gallente running a heavy cargo loader port-side? *I* sure can't recall a time. Now that's just a waste of resources.
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Koshmarnaya Akula
Kydance Radiant Industries SMASH Alliance
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Posted - 2006.09.06 03:17:00 -
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Here I am a monster, yet I am not a pirate....
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Verone
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Posted - 2006.09.06 06:52:00 -
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Originally by: Shanaya Venn
All Verone had to offer to support his bias against, was a vague sensibility about what women "should be" exposed to. That is clearly a framework based on pre-set gender roles and cultural "sensibilities", not related to factual issues about capabilities or performance.
By all means. We all have reasons for our choices. My issue is with the framing (or justification) of "no women" as a requirement because "they shouldn't be exposed" to xyz. There's that pesky word, "shouldn't." Comes back to the role issue again.
Of course, Shanaya, I see your reasoning perfectly, and it seems we have some crossed wires, so to speak.
It's not a view of how I think women should be treated in society in general, and I am by no means looking on women as a lesser gender. We at Veto have a lot of women who work dockside, in cargo stacking and storage, and in our... production facilities and I do agree that a woman is just as capable as a man of performing a physical job.
I, however would not be willing to bear the death of a female crew member on my own conscience. I don't feel the urge for a women who is not an egger, regardless of age or race to put her life in my hands and in jeapordy serving under my command on one of my vessels, when I can recruit a male crew member to do the same task. A female egger has the descision to engage or retreat left to her own will, a crew member does not.
This stems way back, I spent the latter years of my juvenile life maturing under the watchful eye of either family friends, or my grandparents who still to this day are deeply rooted in the Federal way of life.
It seems I've picked up a lot of opinions and behavioural aspects of life in the Federation, despite the revocation of my Gallente Citizenship by the Senate several years ago.
By no means am I meaning to appear offensive or biased, Shanaya, and if it did appear that way, then you have my apologies.
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Shanaya Venn
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.09.06 10:47:00 -
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Edited by: Shanaya Venn on 06/09/2006 10:47:20
Originally by: Verone I, however would not be willing to bear the death of a female crew member on my own conscience.
Ah. That is the crux of it, then.
(Although I must ask: is the death of a man any *less* tragic than the death of a woman in combat? Personally, I think not.)
Quote: I don't feel the urge for a women who is not an egger, regardless of age or race to put her life in my hands and in jeapordy serving under my command on one of my vessels, when I can recruit a male crew member to do the same task. A female egger has the descision to engage or retreat left to her own will, a crew member does not.
To which, see my rhetorical (?) question re tragic death, above.
Also, it is important to remember that a crew member **chooses** to undergo those life-hazarding risks as well.
It seems to me to be about the choice, and the freedom to make that choice. You, apparently, are looking at other aspects.
Quote: This stems way back, I spent the latter years of my juvenile life maturing under the watchful eye of either family friends, or my grandparents who still to this day are deeply rooted in the Federal way of life.
It seems I've picked up a lot of opinions and behavioural aspects of life in the Federation
Apparently so.
Quote: ...despite the revocation of my Gallente Citizenship by the Senate several years ago.
That your citizenship has been revoked is not evident by the world-view you espouse. You (like most of us) are a creature of your birth culture in more ways than one.
Quote: By no means am I meaning to appear offensive or biased, Shanaya, and if it did appear that way, then you have my apologies.
To me it is about leaving an individual their freedom of choice (something surely folks hailing from the Federation can understand?) Your blanket statements (and executive decisions) seem to obviate that freedom.
Of course, you are free to do as you will aboard your own vessel, for whatever reasons. I personally think you're missing out on a great resource - but thank you, also, for the additonal explanation. I don't agree with your conclusions but I do, now, understand where you're coming from. I appreciate the insight.
regards, -Shanaya
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Shanaya Venn
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.09.06 11:18:00 -
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A post script:
Originally by: Verone Of course, Shanaya, I see your reasoning perfectly, and it seems we have some crossed wires, so to speak.
For someone of an apparently (?) piratical bent, you have a disarmingly chivalrous bearing and thoughtful attitude. And you are well-spoken, to boot.
I'm surprised, I confess.
Not sure what to make of that.
Hm.
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Joshua Foiritain
Gallente Coreli Corporation
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Posted - 2006.09.06 12:17:00 -
[34]
Originally by: Verone There are far more elegant opportunities for employment.
Oh dear, the first thing that popped into my head was prostitution... I think thats a bad thing... -----
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Tharrn
Amarr 1st Praetorian Guard Vigilia Valeria
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Posted - 2006.09.06 14:43:00 -
[35]
Originally by: Joshua Foiritain
Originally by: Verone There are far more elegant opportunities for employment.
Oh dear, the first thing that popped into my head was prostitution... I think thats a bad thing...
It's a genetic flaw. I don't think it really surprises anyone.
Now recruiting!
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Lightof God
Caldari Arcana Imperii Ltd.
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Posted - 2006.09.06 16:26:00 -
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I would have to agree with Verone in this matter the sense of honor that was pounded into me by my uncle says no women on my ships.
Also it works on a psycological level my crew members most often have something to come home to it makes them work that little bit harder that lets my ships surive situations that would normally kill them.
besides i do not need anyone on getting pregnent on one of my battle cruses it just does not work out for me it means i have to dock at the nearest station get her off the damn vessil and remember to pick that crewmember up at a later date I really really dislike doing that.
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Ly'sol
Caldari Deep Core Mining Inc.
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Posted - 2006.09.06 19:19:00 -
[37]
Savages
Click here for Lysol's Linky Library-last updated 8AUG06 |

Socretes Romanesque
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2006.09.06 21:06:00 -
[38]
Edited by: Socretes Romanesque on 06/09/2006 21:06:11 I utterly and totally agree with Verone.
All the crew members on my ship are male because of two reasons:
1.) I could not bear the dishonor of having one lose their life because of my Careless Piloting
2.) Women should be Cared for, worshiped in some cases. They should be pampered, not work in the dark anals of a battlecruiser. --
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IzzyChan
True Core
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Posted - 2006.09.07 10:38:00 -
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Originally by: Socretes Romanesque
I utterly and totally agree with Verone.
All the crew members on my ship are male because of two reasons:
1.) I could not bear the dishonor of having one lose their life because of my Careless Piloting
2.) Women should be Cared for, worshiped in some cases. They should be pampered, not work in the dark anals of a battlecruiser.
Heeeeeeey, I smell discrimination here. 
If a chick wants to be part of a crew knowing the risks, all the power to her. No one should tell her she can't do things because she's female. --------------------
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Evelyn Lavi
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Posted - 2006.09.07 10:38:00 -
[40]
Some of my crew belong to the research team that staffed my original starship.
I've learned the hard way not to bring your friends everywhere you go, especially into danger, after awakening to a second, and eventually a third life, with my consciousness the only one preserved after pirate attacks.
As a result, if I ask one of my surviving colleagues to join my crew, it's basically my way of telling them "go to hell." 
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Davlos
Caldari Gilead's Bullet Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.09.07 12:21:00 -
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I have a rather good mix in my crew, in both gender and race.
On my Ferox-class G.S. ****ukesa, which I've been in for bloody long time, and yet to have it blow up, I have Civvies, Sebbies, Ni-Kunnis and an Intaki for officers, and they've all been very efficient thus far. The Sebby in charge of my shields has been so dilligent in her duties, the paint job on the armor has yet to even be touched when under fire, and I just had to petition for a medal for her, though the application is still pending.
In speaking of gender, there's a very equal number of crew of both genders. Discipline is great, as the men have to watch their behavior, under the eyes of the women, and I've given them enough sense to give the ladies their due deserved privacy. Any man who has been found to be in breach of it is subject to a rather interesting session with my Ni-Kunni officer, who's rather deft with using the whip. Of course, she knows how to make it a bloody pain if the victim finds it pleasurable, though it boggles the mind how anyone in the right frame of mind would do so.
A recent influx of freed Matari slaves amongst my crew has been interesting for me to observe so far. When motivated, and given the basic amenities and comforts, their dilligence and efficiency are that of ten men! I find it curious why anyone would spurn having Matari slaves under their employ. Excellent stuff.
Lieutenant Davlos Cain Gilead's Bullet Kimotoro Directive |

Rina Shanu
Peace Loving Criminals
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Posted - 2006.09.07 14:49:00 -
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Originally by: Joshua Foiritain
Originally by: Verone There are far more elegant opportunities for employment.
Oh dear, the first thing that popped into my head was prostitution... I think thats a bad thing...
No, that's a good thing, sa I see you refering to prostitution being a bad thing and not you thinking of it. Come on ladies, as long as you got the isk...... (Hey, ain't my fault I'm like this) As for my crew, well, female of course, men I get evrywhere I dock, but fine women... Plus, we do a hell of a job and I tend to get and know my crew intimately. 
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Davlos
Caldari Gilead's Bullet Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.09.07 14:58:00 -
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/me grins
Oh, yes! Women in my crew! I forgot to mention: You give them sufficient distractions, a bit of pampering and they're all yours. They can work doubly as hard, doubly as efficient and most of them can be focused even more so than the men. Some of them can even consider factors that I have never thought possible and saved me from several catastrophes on the warp core, after pushing it a bit too hard when zipping around to confuse the sensors of a bandit in the system. ---------------
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Imaran
Forum Moderator Interstellar Services Department

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Posted - 2006.09.07 16:33:00 -
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While off duty from the Communications Relay Committee, I tend to fly a Raven Navy Issue which was gifted to me after 15 years of service with the Caldari Navy, It crews 7380.
Mixed races, mixed gender. All are top notch in their field of work, as such it would be impossible to chose a single member. As with CRC, a ships crew is designed to function as one, as a team towards a common goal.
Every time I try to pick a "best cew member" I fail because every person puts their upmost effort into working aboard my vessel.
On duty I fly a Polaris Legatus class frigate. It crews one, enough said there I think 
Race and gender play no part in what makes a good crew member. Apart from my First Officer, who is a 24 year old Achura lady... Rawr! 
Sexeh CRC Website [email protected] Public Service Announcement : Contrary to popular belief, Fishcakes can not talk. Offical Keeper of the key to Suvetar's Chastity Belt  CEO And Founder of the 'Kaemonn is a Nublet' Society
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Nikolus Wrighte
Caldari Xtreme Intruders
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Posted - 2006.09.09 00:17:00 -
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i treat the crew of my rave dearly. when i was going into a battle that i was sure would end in defeat i ordered all crew members off the ship. maintanice wasnt needed where it was going. i was right. the next jump over the x.i.s. geminon sung its swan song All moderaters to sign my sig get a free cookie! |
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