Bacchanalian
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.01.16 04:40:00 -
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I think those numbers, Celedris, are as much a testament to the prowess and valor of the Star Fraction pilots as they are a testament to the state of the Placid region prior to our arrival. Placid is an absolute hotbed of pirate activity and until our arrival pirate gangs of various and sundry flavors roamed free and unimpeded by anyone, CYI "efforts" notwithstanding.
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Bacchanalian
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.01.19 22:06:00 -
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I would say that I find it heartening to see the locals waking up. Upon my early arrival to Stacmon, I ran several errands in the region in preparation for the upcoming conflict, and flew through several gatecamps in lowsec to do it, seeing wrecked ship after wrecked ship dotting the view from the various stargates. Local comms channels were relatively silent.
More recently, the wrecks are less common, the gatecamps are fewer, and generally there is information regarding potential gatecamps being shared in local channels. More than once I have seen locals coming into Stacmon and immediately sharing any information they have about potential pirate threats elsewhere, and have seen more than one individual use said intelligence to plan alternate routes around the threat.
That is taking responsibility for oneself, and demonstrates to me a clear example of individuals throwing off the yoke of complacency and dependence and taking an interest in their own self-preservation and advancement in a way I did not see even two weeks ago in this region.
I know nothing of the Curse region, as a relatively young and somewhat inexperienced freecaptain, but what I see in Placid gives me heart and only strengthens my resolve. There can be nothing wrong with individuals weaning themselves from their dependences and instead enjoying the freedom that is independence. It is a truly amazing feeling the first time you realize that you don't need someone else to do anything for you, that you yourself are capable.
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