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Goldfinch
House Rkard
261
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Posted - 2015.08.23 16:38:21 -
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Our name is Jade, and we have barely been in Empire a decade, Emancipated for much less than that. At the keel-laying, we saw how small our ship was next to the Empress's Avatar, and how absolutely massive and safe it was, millions of tons of Tritanium wrapped around Jamyl I so that nothing could touch her. At the unveiling of Auctoritas, the Seraph was surrounded by loyalist guns facing outward in every direction, the Imperial Navy as its halo, and despite these precautions she was vaporized in mere seconds.
The Drifter attack was a headshot. Their game of chess never involved breaking down the pawns or rooks, all of whom were willing to lay down their life for the Empress, but to skip all the steps and reach checkmate. The attack was so devastating, the Seraph's Tritanium went white hot and the emanations seeped through our own bulkheads, as we were incredibly close. The goo in our Pod felt like it was boiling. This nuclear strike invalidates the thousands upon millions of ammunition rounds and crystals and hulls and bodies thrown at this war. We find ourself demoralized and hopeless.
There are Matari who may celebrate her death, but we find no insult in their jubilation. Let the vultures circle about as Champions and Successors. We find ourself perched precariously on the edge of the abyss. Our Faith melted away with the Seraph and in our kneeling position we have all but resigned to facing Drifter Prime and bowing our head to the floor in surrender.
veiled and bound
my origin story (on R109)
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Samira Kernher
Praetorian Auxiliary Force Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
2253
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Posted - 2015.08.23 16:44:57 -
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The Empire of God does not surrender.
Yonis Ardishapur for Emperor
"Reclaim our Empire"
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Remus Vosk
Crimson Serpent Academy Heiian Conglomerate
4
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Posted - 2015.08.23 16:46:39 -
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This is the sort of attitude I expect was the reason the Matari people were enslaved in the first place. |
Aria Jenneth
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security Multicultural F1 Brigade
1420
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Posted - 2015.08.23 16:47:59 -
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Remus Vosk wrote:This is the sort of attitude I expect was the reason the Matari people were enslaved in the first place. She's Jin-Mei.
... And in a bad way, apparently. |
Sinjin Mokk
Royal Khanid Colonial Exploration
566
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Posted - 2015.08.23 16:55:41 -
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The Drifters are not asking for quarter and will not accept your "surrender."
If they want anything, it's your corpse.
Conversely, all I want is their death.
No quarter.
Dark Amarr: Rumors!
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Ravana 729
Imperial Guardians Executive Outcomes
10
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Posted - 2015.08.23 17:02:20 -
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I think you are voicing what alot of people are thinking Jade, and not just a few Amarrians. It's a perfectly rational reaction to such overwhelming and alien might.
I would take some comfort in the fact that they have not targeted infrastructure at all. Yet.
It remains to be seen if they will target the other heads of State, or the next Emperor or Empress of Amarr.
People will say a lot of things. It's all guesswork at this point though. Remember that. Nobody who really knows is saying anything at this point in time. |
Arrendis
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
1211
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Posted - 2015.08.23 17:20:33 -
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They are legion, but they are nothing. The headshot you've witnessed is a drop in the bucket of what is to come.
If this shakes your faith in the Amarr, if it terrifies you then let it - don't hide from what you feel. But don't let fear rule you. That way lies only death. |
Arrendis
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
1211
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Posted - 2015.08.23 17:22:37 -
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Aria Jenneth wrote:Remus Vosk wrote:This is the sort of attitude I expect was the reason the Matari people were enslaved in the first place. She's Jin-Mei. ... And in a bad way, apparently.
But hey, Remus, we all look alike, right? |
Jaret Victorian
Itsukame-Zainou Hyperspatial Inquiries Ltd.
250
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Posted - 2015.08.23 17:31:58 -
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Aww, everything will be fine. I mean we did sneak past them to their HQ Ring Thingy. We just need to find their real HQ and do the same.
Itsukame-Zainou Hyperspatial Inquiries Ltd. Follow us on GalNet!
When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all.
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Alizebeth Amalath
Sanctus Amarria
134
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Posted - 2015.08.23 18:06:30 -
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No. Speak to me in private. |
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Ayallah
SniggWaffe WAFFLES.
370
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Posted - 2015.08.23 19:39:30 -
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It is difficult for me to put into words how I feel now, my heart knows well that fear you felt too. I can feel it now as I read your words ..but I cannot describe it. A story told by my people may help:
A man walks alone along the beach, below the cliffs. The Sea draws in a mighty breath And the water recedes from the beach. The man looks out upon the ocean and sees a distant white line, the foaming crest of a deadly wave. He is trapped between the cliffs and the tsunami, but he does not feel fear.
A man wanders alone in the darkness of the jungle. He sees the flash of two pale dots in the darkness, The eyes of the jaguar. They vanish again, and there is only darkness. A terrible fear takes him, for he knowns an agent of death lurks behind the black.
A Jaguar is a terrible foe for a lonesome soul in the dark depths of the jungle, -but it is not the wrath of the Sea.
For when the man looks upon the wave, he feels not only his imminent death -but also, in equal measure, the insignificance of his life. Fear and awe rise up together as one, in a way that only man can feel. The beast will know only fear For the beast has not forgotten his insignificance.
But man has forgotten He has built monuments to his greatness, the his sovereignty over nature. He has mistaken the beasts that roam the plains with nature herself. -He has conquered the lion, but his cleverness means nothing to the Sea.
Even the mightiest Emperor reigned over but stone Stone that first belonged to the Stars He forgets that the stone can be turned to ash on their whims. He forgets that the Stars are nothing to the empty space between them.
But when the Sea bears upon him, he suddenly remembers it all.
Just before his body is flung against the cliffs, he is reduced to nothingness in his own mind. A terrible exultation overcomes him as the Sea returns him back to god, to nature, to insignificance. This is what we call the sublime
Man alone forgets his insignificance, man alone will rage against the sea before it engulfs him.
In this story the Drifter is the Jaguar, and you are right to fear it, right to feel hopelessness. There is no shame in surrender.
But the Drifter too is nothing to the universe; to God. Man first braved the Seas and their fury before he forgot them.
I hope that this time of great insignificance for you can bring about great peace.
-áFear The Tribes
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Lyn Farel
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
1359
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Posted - 2015.08.23 21:31:21 -
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We saw your Faith yersterday!
Surrender to the drifters if you will, but please... do not surrender your Faith... |
Goldfinch
House Rkard
268
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Posted - 2015.08.24 00:33:32 -
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We thank everyone for their words, especially Ms. Culome and Ayallah for their thoughtfulness.
Our legs are human legs and sometimes they fail and we fall. We gave an open and public statement of our doubt in Faith. We do not feel any shame in declaring our weakness when we feel it, because we felt that hiding it would be a graver sin.
In Safizon today we visited with Bishop Amalath, whom we call mother out of affection and respect. We also spoke via ship-to-ship communicator with Ms. Jennifer Starfall, our friend and confidant.
We realize that we have stepped over the line, and have reacted poorly to our feeling of helplessness. For our intransigence, we request that mother be the judge of any punishment we deserve. We offer no resistance to the judgment, and will submit to any physical and verbal chastisement that is deemed necessary.
We look to our heroes, like Lieutenant Kernher and Fleet Captain Shutaq, as an example of perseverance and defiance. We look to our friends, Ms. Starfall, Kaylie, Ms. Farel, Lord Ismaile, and others for their mercy and their understanding. We will fight, and the our time and the resources of House Rkard are available in support of the war against Legion.
Forgive this lost bird for her misstep.
veiled and bound
my origin story (on R109)
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Arrendis
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
1222
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Posted - 2015.08.24 01:29:04 -
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I wouldn't say you stepped over any line, or reacted poorly. Everyone has dark moments. You reacted, you were honest about how you felt, and you faced your fears. Now you can step beyond them, and move forward. |
Tabris Katz
New Moon Harvesters
37
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Posted - 2015.08.24 02:14:32 -
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Ms Goldfinch, it is not weakness you have demonstrated here but strength. As Arrendis wisely said "Everyone has dark moments. You reacted, you were honest about how you felt, and you faced your fears. Now you can step beyond them, and move forward."
To admit to ones own fears take great courage and then to face them shows strength of character. |
Mizhir
Matari Exodus The Camel Empire
74574
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Posted - 2015.08.24 02:24:51 -
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Even the mightiest will inevitable fall and the sight can be discouraging. But it is in that exact moment You can be strong and carry on the legacy. If you surrender, her death will be in vain, but if You all rise together You will be able to carry on.
I may not be sharing your God nor being a part of your Empire. But without the Empire, my family and my clan will be the next to fall. So I will be standing by Your side.
One Man Crew - Collective Solo PVP - Video is out!
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Vikarion
Alexylva Paradox Low-Class
863
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Posted - 2015.08.24 04:33:43 -
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For the State, I would like to communicate the following reply:
"**** off and die, you stupid **** s".
That is all. |
Arrendis
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
1224
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Posted - 2015.08.24 04:51:55 -
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That's hardly polite. |
Markus Reese
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
412
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Posted - 2015.08.24 05:18:52 -
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Goldfinch wrote: We thank everyone for their words, especially Ms. Culome and Ayallah for their thoughtfulness.
Our legs are human legs and sometimes they fail and we fall. We gave an open and public statement of our doubt in Faith. We do not feel any shame in declaring our weakness when we feel it, because we felt that hiding it would be a graver sin.
In Safizon today we visited with Bishop Amalath, whom we call mother out of affection and respect. We also spoke via ship-to-ship communicator with Ms. Jennifer Starfall, our friend and confidant.
We realize that we have stepped over the line, and have reacted poorly to our feeling of helplessness. For our intransigence, we request that mother be the judge of any punishment we deserve. We offer no resistance to the judgment, and will submit to any physical and verbal chastisement that is deemed necessary.
We look to our heroes, like Lieutenant Kernher and Fleet Captain Shutaq, as an example of perseverance and defiance. We look to our friends, Ms. Starfall, Kaylie, Ms. Farel, Lord Ismaile, and others for their mercy and their understanding. We will fight, and the our time and the resources of House Rkard are available in support of the war against Legion.
Forgive this lost bird for her misstep.
Be strong, we all need to be strong.
The enslavement was called the day of darkness. But if the drifters turn their guns to us, it will be an eternal darkness. I am not a man of faith. I believe in action, in myself.
That said, when darkness comes, that is when we need people to shine their brightest.
Some bold capsuleers have attempted to engage the drifters. Some have even successfully infiltrated their outposts. That is how Tukoss was found after all. It still was at the cost of many lives. We know they can be defeated, but it will take an unshakable foundation. Crews that are willing to die to protect what they hold dear. There will be death. Lots of it if we need to stand against them.
Unknown wrote: We will fight for what we believe in We will take a side And our wrath.... Will Be FURIOUS!
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Pieter Tuulinen
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security Multicultural F1 Brigade
5438
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Posted - 2015.08.24 06:05:34 -
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Sometimes all we can do is hold the line. It's not just our job, it is the whole reason for our existence as capsuleers.
I am glad your moment of weakness passed swiftly. Remember, nobody counts which fighter fell the most, only which was the last one standing.
"Caldari Prime burns, those left behind are choking on the dust and ash that fills the air, and you demand our surrender? Is this a joke? You have only hardened our resolve. Every drop of blood you have taken from us will be repaid -- with interest."
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Alizebeth Amalath
Order of Jamyl
137
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Posted - 2015.08.24 06:15:43 -
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We will not surrender to the Drifters. Not now, not ever. It is now what she would want. |
Utari Onzo
Praetorian Auxiliary Force Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
630
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Posted - 2015.08.24 06:22:49 -
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Lady Rkard,
I was saddened and disapointed to have read your original post. Surrender is not an option I feel Drifters will accept. However, I am happy to see Bishop Amalath managed to help you see the error of your thinking. I understand this is a time of grief and fear for some, but we must unite. We must unite and find a way to crush the Drifter menace.
The Empress' death has left in me a fury. A righteous fury. It will not be satisfied until this threat is removed completely from the Cluster for all of time.
"Face the enemy as a solid wall
For faith is your armor
And through it, the enemy will find no breach
Wrap your arms around the enemy
For faith is your fire
And with it, burn away his evil"
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Math'ra Hiede
Trinity's Vanguard
34
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Posted - 2015.08.24 06:37:05 -
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Utari Onzo wrote:Lady Rkard,
I was saddened and disapointed to have read your original post. Surrender is not an option I feel Drifters will accept. However, I am happy to see Bishop Amalath managed to help you see the error of your thinking. I understand this is a time of grief and fear for some, but we must unite. We must unite and find a way to crush the Drifter menace.
The Empress' death has left in me a fury. A righteous fury. It will not be satisfied until this threat is removed completely from the Cluster for all of time.
When it comes to a force that makes no demands, accepts no quarter and Murders the Empress of our Holy Empire.
There will be no quarter.
Citizens of the Kingdom stand shoulder to shoulder with the Empire in their grief, but also their desire for vengeance.
I personally hold no bitterness or ill will to those among the other Empires who rejoice at this terrible loss. For they are without forsight and understanding, all they see if this powerful bringer of light and hope covered and defeated. What they FAIL to see, is the dark and dangerous precedent it may have set.
You laugh and rejoice for the loss of the most powerful woman in New Eden, yet you should look to your Elders and leaders for should they fall after you laugh. There will be no remorse or condolences, only harsh reminders of the days you laughed at us. |
Lyn Farel
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
1361
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Posted - 2015.08.24 08:18:46 -
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Lady Rkard,
Remember that there are also other ways...
Defending against them is fine tactically... But until now it has proven nothing, if not that the results are rather poor.
Understanding what lies behind, should not be swept aside. This is what truly matters. |
Corraidhin Farsaidh
Farsaidh's Freeborn
1607
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Posted - 2015.08.24 09:11:23 -
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I will never surrender my freedom, or that of another.
Given that we as yet have no indication of what the Drifters actually want this is a moot point. |
Ollie Rundle
221
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Posted - 2015.08.24 10:20:21 -
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Wait, she was serious? I thought the OP was a tongue-in-cheek attempt to channel this biting satire of mass media journalism from some years ago.
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Jennifer Starfall
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
270
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Posted - 2015.08.24 16:44:30 -
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There is nothing needing forgiveness, little bird. You stumbled. We caught you. We march on.
Jennifer Starfall
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Kahar Dex
Imperial Dreams Curatores Veritatis Alliance
275
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Posted - 2015.08.25 08:25:29 -
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Samira Kernher wrote:The Empire of God does not surrender. The Empire of God does not surrender. Amen.
His Eminence Cardinal Kahar Dex of the CVA and Imperial Dreams.
Follow The Cardinal: @kahardex
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Scherezad
Revenent Defence Corperation Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
2482
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Posted - 2015.08.25 15:39:37 -
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You didn't falter, Jade. You were honest. You're the most honest and open person I know. The moment happened, and you didn't hide it. That's a good thing :) |
Temba Mapindazi
15
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Posted - 2015.08.25 17:35:51 -
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Goldfinch wrote:Our name is Jade, and we have barely been in Empire a decade, Emancipated for much less than that. At the keel-laying, we saw how small our ship was next to the Empress's Avatar, and how absolutely massive and safe it was, millions of tons of Tritanium wrapped around Jamyl I so that nothing could touch her. At the unveiling of Auctoritas, the Seraph was surrounded by loyalist guns facing outward in every direction, the Imperial Navy as its halo, and despite these precautions she was vaporized in mere seconds. The Drifter attack was a headshot. Their game of chess never involved breaking down the pawns or rooks, all of whom were willing to lay down their life for the Empress, but to skip all the steps and reach checkmate. The attack was so devastating, the Seraph's Tritanium went white hot and the emanations seeped through our own bulkheads, as we were incredibly close. The goo in our Pod felt like it was boiling. This nuclear strike invalidates the thousands upon millions of ammunition rounds and crystals and hulls and bodies thrown at this war. We find ourself demoralized and hopeless. There are Matari who may celebrate her death, but we find no insult in their jubilation. Let the vultures circle about as Champions and Successors. We find ourself perched precariously on the edge of the abyss. Our Faith melted away with the Seraph and in our kneeling position we have all but resigned to facing Drifter Prime and bowing our head to the floor in surrender. Is it coincidence after this public cowardly act of treason to all the humanity of New Eden, the Drifters, no doubt bolstered by the idea that capsuleers would quickly surrender to them have upped their aggression to the system wide Incursion level?
You are all of course free to embrace and forgive this traitor to all humankind if you wish, I can not join you in that act.
But as the battles draw nearer to all we hold dear, answer this question, will you entrust the fate of your loved ones to Jade?
A combat pilot must have two goals to survive, -á#1 get the first shot in every fight , #2 get the last shot in every fight!
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