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Aria Jenneth
Perkone Caldari State
221
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Posted - 2015.02.25 00:51:18 -
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Hello, pilots.
I have qualms about posting this in such a public place. It is very personal, and I don't want to go acting like my own circumstances are naturally worthy of discussion here.
But, this is the only place to post this. This project is a sort of outgrowth and continuation from something I started here before, long ago: the "Small Truths" articles, which I think were some of the most interesting things I wrote.
And maybe if this is a totally crazy idea, someone here will say so.
In "Small Truths," I sort of tried to distill cultures and beliefs down to their essential core, as a way of explaining the "soul" of a people. It was pretty well received-- well, the one on the Gallente was, anyway.
The thing is, in doing that work, I never stepped outside of my own perspective. These were the Gallente and the Caldari according to the Achura. I lived as an Achur, thought as an Achur, saw as an Achur, wrote as an Achur. Even if your faith is obsessed with insight, you're still going to miss things if you never leave home.
My head is full of knowledge of this sort: knowledge I left to myself, even when all my experiences have gone. It's not "wrong," mostly, I don't think (but then, I wouldn't). Instead it's ... maybe just sort of shallow.
What's worse, it's full of echoes from the person I used to be. The more I follow the architecture in my own head, the more I sound like her-- well, me. The darkest parts of me may have gone with my most painful formative memories, but what if they didn't?
I'm afraid to see where that road leads.
It's the loss of my old point of view that suggests a solution. I have no memory of family or friends, much less of home town, home world, or nation. I feel more sense of kinship with random capsuleers than I do for the State.
Maybe this is a sad loss. I don't know. Even if it is, It is also an opportunity to see our war-wracked star cluster with unclouded eyes.
I've decided to do some traveling. I want to see the way people live in all different places, and why they live that way. I want to learn about their "small truths," and why those truths don't seem so small.
Since I'm maybe still a little naiive, I'll be starting with the empires. I'd rather not end up ritualistically drained of blood during my first effort, whether I might learn a lot in the process or not.
My existing knowledge base is already Caldari-influenced, and what I "know" about the Gallente would make it really hard to treat them fairly. I apparently used to be sympathetic to the Minmatar; if I'm trying to put distance between myself now and myself then, I'll need to look somewhere else at first.
... Which leaves the Amarr. I've already started trying to arrange a place.
Here are the basic terms (here and in the future):
My role is that of a visiting scholar. I expect no rank, no honors, and no special treatment, aside from whatever is needed to allow my presence and departure. I will live and work as a faction pilot. I will participate and take orders in fleet operations; my abilities are at your disposal, as long as I remain.
As far as I am able, I will obey your laws and live according to your culture. However, I will not be required to convert, or otherwise to bind myself permanently to your cause. I will remain until either my host or I decides it is time for me to leave. My departure, like my arrival, will not be inhibited.
I will seek the opportunity to interview pilots and staff at various levels, and will expect reasonable cooperation with this aim. What I learn, I will write about, with as much clarity as I can manage. My purpose is not to judge; only to observe and learn, and to help others do the same. I will not remark on fleet tactics or other sensitive intelligence beyond, for example, the importance of Amarrian religion in ship design. My focus will be culture, faith, and way of life.
It must be understood that my position will require me to play my part wherever I travel. It must also be understood that most factions are at least a little disapproving of most others. My host may take no retribution for damage I have personally caused by working with other factions.
My host also may not take vengeance for any perceived slight or inaccuracy in my writing, though I am willing to receive criticism and post corrections as necessary. In other words, call me arrogant, careless, blind, or prejudiced (probably all of these will be true at some time); just don't jail, torture, or execute me for it.
Writings will appear in the form of a series of notes, journal entries, and essays.
I will consider offers from potential hosts at any time.
Organizations affiliated with Sansha's Nation need not bother: without going, I could never be sure I'd ever really leave, whether it looked like I did or not. If I did go, and became sure, it would likely be too late to do anything about it.
(Besides, if we believe their propaganda, we're all going there anyway.) |
Luna Hanaya
Imperial Academy Amarr Empire
37
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Posted - 2015.02.25 01:23:41 -
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I wish you best of luck, Ms. Jenneth! I hope you won't be disappointed in our culture.
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Kalaratiri
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security
483
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:00:47 -
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I can offer you a visit to our most multicultural group, if you are interested. You're certain to find a wide variety of viewpoints on any question you care to ask.
She's mad but she's magic, there's no lie in her fire.
This is possibly one of the worst threads in the history of these forums. -á- CCP Falcon
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Wendrika Hydreiga
258
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:09:20 -
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Aria Jenneth wrote:Organizations affiliated with Sansha's Nation need not bother: without going, I could never be sure I'd ever really leave, whether it looked like I did or not. If I did go, and became sure, it would likely be too late to do anything about it.
She got your number really quick, you Sansha hugging PY-RE meanies! Serves you right!
I hope you find what you are looking for Miss Jenneth! Whatever that is. |
Kyoko Sakoda
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security
207
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:12:15 -
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Wendrika Hydreiga wrote:She got your number really quick, you Sansha hugging PY-RE meanies! Serves you right!.
If by hug you mean interstellar trade, then I suppose, yes. In that case, hugs are open to all! |
Wendrika Hydreiga
258
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:23:27 -
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There are three things in this life human kind is not meant to hug. Zombies, necromancers and stinky fedos. The Sansha manage to fit in all those three categories!
If you gotta be a pirate, be a Guristas Pirate! Bunny pirate, best pirate. Or become a space nun with the SOE, that works too! |
Gwen Ikiryo
Alexylva Paradox Low-Class
545
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:34:51 -
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To clarify what miss Hydreiga was trying to suggest in more... Informative, terms, I should make you aware if you are not already that PYRE is currently host to the majority of former TSF employees, none of which have renounced their prior affiliation, though the organization denies any sympathies or alignment to Sansha's Nation itself. Make of it what you will. |
Aria Jenneth
Perkone Caldari State
221
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:35:06 -
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Kalaratiri wrote:I can offer you a visit to our most multicultural group, if you are interested. You're certain to find a wide variety of viewpoints on any question you care to ask. I thought PYRE was specifically State-loyal? |
Aria Jenneth
Perkone Caldari State
221
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:35:55 -
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Gwen Ikiryo wrote:To clarify what miss Hydreiga was trying to suggest in more... Informative, terms, I should make you aware if you are not already that PYRE is currently host to the majority of former TSF employees, none of which have renounced their prior affiliation, though the organization denies any sympathies or alignment to Sansha's Nation itself. Make of it what you will.
Oh. |
Kalaratiri
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security
483
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:47:20 -
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As we have stated on numerous occasions, and I will personally continue to state until people finally start listening; the views of PY-RE's members in no way impact on the alignment of the corp as a whole. We are indeed allied to Kaalakiota, and are currently on an extended deployment working alongside the 24thIC.
I will make it as plain as I can. Yes, PY-RE has members with connections to Sansha's Nation. No, we are not a Sansha aligned corporation. The followers of Sansha make up a small minority of our members. We also have members with connections in all four empires, and the majority of the various pirate factions are also represented.
Again; allied to KK, various political viewpoints in our membership.
She's mad but she's magic, there's no lie in her fire.
This is possibly one of the worst threads in the history of these forums. -á- CCP Falcon
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Wendrika Hydreiga
259
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Posted - 2015.02.25 02:57:26 -
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And here I was thinking that the Federal Defence Union had terrible recruitment standards! Who knew! |
Eran Mintor
Furtherance.
815
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Posted - 2015.02.25 03:00:42 -
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Ah these are the best kind of journeys, best of luck Ms. Jenneth. Hopefully you find some Thukker to hang out with.
-Eran |
Kyoko Sakoda
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security
207
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Posted - 2015.02.25 03:28:35 -
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Wendrika Hydreiga wrote:If you gotta be a pirate, be a Guristas Pirate! Bunny pirate, best pirate.
Uh, I am. Kind of. |
Aria Jenneth
Perkone Caldari State
222
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Posted - 2015.02.25 04:00:12 -
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Kalaratiri wrote:As we have stated on numerous occasions, and I will personally continue to state until people finally start listening; the views of PY-RE's members in no way impact on the alignment of the corp as a whole. We are indeed allied to Kaalakiota, and are currently on an extended deployment working alongside the 24thIC.
I will make it as plain as I can. Yes, PY-RE has members with connections to Sansha's Nation. No, we are not a Sansha aligned corporation. The followers of Sansha make up a small minority of our members. We also have members with connections in all four empires, and the majority of the various pirate factions are also represented.
Again; allied to KK, various political viewpoints in our membership. Understood, and thank you.
It will probably be some time before I am willing to consider a return to the State. After all, of all cultures in New Eden, it is that one that I know the most about. That is not to say "never," by any means.
About the Nation in your ranks ... I've recently received old files indicating I was involved in a similar situation once before, in Omerta Syndicate. That ... though I do not remember it ... apparently ended tragically for a close friend.
Reading about that, and then encountering this ... it is ... difficult not to take it as a bad sign.
Eran Mintor wrote:Ah these are the best kind of journeys, best of luck Ms. Jenneth. Hopefully you find some Thukker to hang out with.
-Eran
Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Mintor.
Also: that would be wonderful! |
Albizu Zateki
Black Rise Colonial Exploration
30
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Posted - 2015.02.25 11:59:02 -
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If you're looking for some truth about the Amarr, I believe I could fill you in on a few facts.
I can also provide some enlightenment on other...cultures... |
Aria Jenneth
Perkone Caldari State
223
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Posted - 2015.02.25 13:22:33 -
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Albizu Zateki wrote:If you're looking for some truth about the Amarr, I believe I could fill you in on a few facts.
I can also provide some enlightenment on other...cultures... Thank you, Mr. Zateki, but I'm more looking for immersion than for facts.
It's usually easy to fit a new fact into a web of presuppositions. It's harder to play that game while up to your ears in new facts. |
Maeliki Sullanniel
Nox Draconum Holding Corp Nox Draconum
0
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Posted - 2015.02.25 14:46:30 -
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As one Achuran who fled Caldari space under the discriminatory practices and persecutions of Tibus Heith and his followers, I can somewhat sympathize with your search for new environments and companions.
In my case, it was long friendships of people associated with the ISGC Racing League who were, in large part, Gallente in origin that led me to evacuate my extended family and friends from Todaki to my planetary holdings in Gallente space.
Now that Heth is no longer an active influence, I hope the situation within the Caldari corporations is improving. |
Anslo
Scope Works Overload Everything
30485
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Posted - 2015.02.25 14:49:05 -
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We already talked. You know where to find me when you wanna find me.
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Lunarisse Aspenstar
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
298
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Posted - 2015.02.25 14:51:28 -
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Aria Jenneth wrote:Albizu Zateki wrote:If you're looking for some truth about the Amarr, I believe I could fill you in on a few facts.
I can also provide some enlightenment on other...cultures... Thank you, Mr. Zateki, but I'm more looking for immersion than for facts. It's usually easy to fit a new fact into a web of presuppositions. It's harder to play that game while up to your ears in new facts.
Dear Miss Jenneth,
If you are looking for "immersion", I believe I could help facilitate that.
If interest, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. However, please note that I will be on a religious retreat with no access to the Galnet after tonight for several days.
Sincerely, and with God's Blessings,
Praefecta Lunarisse Aspenstar Daphiti of the Societas Imperialis Sceptri Cornaeque
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Aria Jenneth
Perkone Caldari State
223
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Posted - 2015.02.25 15:58:22 -
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Thank you, Praefecta.
One question: I get the sense that your Societas is ... sort of a haven of Amarrian intellectuals. Is this so?
If so, it's a mixed blessing from my perspective. I'd fit in well among scholars, but ...
Intellectualism seems to involve a little bit of detachment.
If I talk to Nicoletta Mithra at Athra, I expect I'd hear and learn mostly the same things as if I talk to her at New Caldari.
I might learn more dealing with people who are not similarly detached. |
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Lunarisse Aspenstar
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
298
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Posted - 2015.02.25 16:56:51 -
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Aria Jenneth wrote:Thank you, Praefecta.
One question: I get the sense that your Societas is ... sort of a haven of Amarrian intellectuals. Is this so?
If so, it's a mixed blessing from my perspective. I'd fit in well among scholars, but ...
Intellectualism seems to involve a little bit of detachment.
If I talk to Nicoletta Mithra at Athra, I expect I'd hear and learn mostly the same things as if I talk to her at New Caldari.
I might learn more dealing with people who are not similarly detached.
Dear Ms. Jenneth,
Oh Gosh. I am almost speechless. I confess to some amusement. Me? A detached intellectual? I've been called many things but I've never received that as a compliment or otherwise! I'll defer entirely to Praefecta Mithra in that regard!
The Society does have some intellectuals (really, only Praefecta Mithra I think!), we also have clergy, Holders, scientists, station traders, miners, explorers, combat pilots, soldiers and industrialists and, err... well some who are hard to define! A fellowship as diverse as the Empire itself is diverse.
I'd welcome the chance to have wine with you at the Holy Grape, an establishment which might also allow for some immersion and as to one which I commend you should make your acquaintance!
Sincerely, and with God's Blessings,
Praefecta Lunarisse Aspenstar Daphiti of the Societas Imperialis Sceptri Cornaeque |
Aria Jenneth
Perkone Caldari State
223
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Posted - 2015.02.25 17:08:50 -
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Lunarisse Aspenstar wrote:Oh Gosh. I am almost speechless. I confess to some amusement. Me? A detached intellectual? I've been called many things but I've never received that as a compliment or otherwise! I'll defer entirely to Praefecta Mithra in that regard!
The Society does have some intellectuals, we also have clergy, Holders, scientists, station traders, miners, explorers, combat pilots, soldiers and industrialists and, err... well some who are hard to define! A fellowship as diverse as the Empire itself is diverse.
I'd welcome the chance to have wine with you at the Holy Grape, an establishment which might also allow for some immersion and as to one which I commend you should make your acquaintance!
I ... seem to have misunderstood. You and Ms. Mithra had ... both posted in a number of discussions, here on the IGS.
It left a certain impression.
A poorly informed one, I guess.
I'd be delighted to meet you, Praefecta. |
Albizu Zateki
Black Rise Colonial Exploration
30
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Posted - 2015.02.25 17:16:53 -
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Lunarisse Aspenstar wrote: Oh Gosh. I am almost speechless. I confess to some amusement. Me? A detached intellectual? I've been called many things but
Never an intellectual.
Ms. Jenneth, I believe you will find Ms. Aspenstar has some very distinct prejdudices when it comes to the Empire and intellectualism. Do what you will, but don't drink what's offered without scanning it first.
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Aria Jenneth
Perkone Caldari State
223
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Posted - 2015.02.25 17:58:05 -
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Albizu Zateki wrote:Ms. Jenneth, I believe you will find Ms. Aspenstar has some very distinct prejdudices when it comes to the Empire and intellectualism. Do what you will, but don't drink what's offered without scanning it first. How does that square with sharing a corporation with Nicoletta Mithra?
Forgive me; it's maybe none of my business, but ... it seems like you and the praefecta have issues between you. |
Lunarisse Aspenstar
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
298
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Posted - 2015.02.25 18:17:34 -
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Aria Jenneth wrote:Albizu Zateki wrote:Ms. Jenneth, I believe you will find Ms. Aspenstar has some very distinct prejdudices when it comes to the Empire and intellectualism. Do what you will, but don't drink what's offered without scanning it first. How does that square with sharing a corporation with Nicoletta Mithra? Forgive me; it's maybe none of my business, but ... it seems like you and the praefecta have issues between you.
He worships the "Red God" - Sani Sabik. I'll let Praefecta Mithra's responses to him in various other threads speak for themselves.
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Wendrika Hydreiga
262
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Posted - 2015.02.25 22:43:38 -
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Sorry Mister Zateki, but Lady Aspenstar is cooler than you. And she doesn't eat people! In some social circles, that's considered a big plus!
A big chunk of my pirate's bounty was funded by her! She is the best! |
Nicoletta Mithra
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
510
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Posted - 2015.02.25 22:54:31 -
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Aria Jenneth wrote:If I talk to Nicoletta Mithra at Athra, I expect I'd hear and learn mostly the same things as if I talk to her at New Caldari. I feel that this is an idea 'you' share with your 'old self'. I'm quite sure you'd be surprised. |
Halcyon Ember
Repracor Industries
78
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Posted - 2015.02.25 23:54:48 -
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I'd be honoured if you visited me to discuss and insights you have during your journeys |
Albizu Zateki
Black Rise Colonial Exploration
30
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Posted - 2015.02.26 01:50:52 -
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Miss Jenneth,
Rest assured I do not eat people.
Mithras and Aspenstar and others of their ilk will give you the picture of Amarr that the Empire wants you to see. I can show you the truth. Or at least, a more complete truth.
Come to me in Thera sometime. I can get you safe passage.
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Eran Mintor
Furtherance.
815
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Posted - 2015.02.26 03:10:02 -
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You wear the Blood Raider logo on your shoulder who happen to be the most violent sect of the Sani Sabik religion....and you are trying to reassure people you're not what you show yourself to be? You may not eat people, but you drain them of their blood and use their blood for both food and ritual. I would say that's close enough.
-Eran |
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