Any member of the Minmatar Republic can be nominated.

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Ava Starfire, for creating and running the Teraa Matar corporation, whose message and vision is demonstrably so compelling it can convince members of PIE itself to switch sides.

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Ava Starfire, for creating and running the Teraa Matar corporation, whose message and vision is demonstrably so compelling it can convince members of PIE itself to switch sides.

I didn't expect this, but I'll second this nomination, almost by definition it would seem.

It seems original ideas are a scarce commodity in Pator these days.

But, that doesn't mean one can't play along.

I nominate Maleatu Shakor, self-proclaimed 'San Matar' for crimes against humanity, including but not limited to genocide, disruption of Salvation Angels' humanitarian and relief efforts, despotism, racism and breach of several international conventions.

In case it wasn't obvious: While Arbane is a member of the Tribal Liberation Force, he is working for Wolfsbrigade (some Amarr Militia corp), flying their booster T3. Nice tactics, as it uses the defenses of the TLF against friendly fire for the protection of their pilot, while at the same time giving them some (limited) intel from within the TLF.

I would like to nominate sasawong. It is impossible to describe the debt we owe this one man.

In case it wasn't obvious: While Arbane is a member of the Tribal Liberation Force, he is working for Wolfsbrigade (some Amarr Militia corp), flying their booster T3. Nice tactics, as it uses the defenses of the TLF against friendly fire for the protection of their pilot, while at the same time giving them some (limited) intel from within the TLF.

So much slander, accusations and paranioa. This is the bane of faction warefare. Be your opinion as it may

I would like to second the nominations of Annah Kitheran of Angry Mustellid, and Bahamut420 of Ice Fire Warriors both of these pilots inspire the capsuleers who fight for the Republic as well they are both leaders of strong corporations within the militia.

Arbane is very much within the lines of the qualification criteria.
Unless of-course some rule will be made up on the fly to exclude him somehow?

If you ask me, it's terribly bad form for the organiser of a contest to break his own rules like that.

If a problem appears where the letter of regulations do not match the spirit of the regulations, it is quite normal to adjust the letter and not the spirit.

As if this wasn't enough of a farce without such nepotism.
So much for Republic's ideals of freedom and equality.

The First Annual Freedom Fighter Of the Year Award
Presented by: Silence iKillYouu
Sponsored by: ???

Nomination Phase:
Gùï Nominations will be open from the tie of this post until YC 113.12.21 23.59:59
Gùï Any member of the Minmatar Republic can be nominated.
Gùï Nominations MUST include the name of the nominee and WHY they are nominated.
Gùï Nominations not fitting the above criteria will be discarded.
Gùï All nominees with qualified nominations will be placed on to a ballot.

Ballot:
Gùï The ballot will be open from YC 113.12.22 01:00:00 until YC 113.12.31 23:59:59
Gùï The ballot will be hosted [site to be determined].
Gùï Voting will be open to all and two votes can be made.
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Gùï Prizes will be sent to the winners via contract

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Edit:
Tech 4 has pulled out as sponsor so we are removing the 3rd prize. Myself and the tech 4 intern thought this would be a good opportunity for Tech 4 to promote there website. No harm intended.

Please keep voting to current Minmatar militia pilots. (We all know who Arbane is and he wont be counted.)

1st Prize Faction pirate Battleship of your choice.
2nd Prize Navy Battleship of your choice.
Please give reasons :)

Really, I'm noticing a decided lack of serious nominations. Obviously we can ignore smurfsbrigade entirely here, but what's with all the nominations for this Ava Starfire person? Never heard of her and her combat record is rather uninspiring.

In the interest of putting concerted support behind a legitimate candidate, I second the nomination of Annah Kitheran.

What does falling for trolls on IGS have to do with freedom and equality?

I mean, outside of more trolling on IGS?

(I also think you're confusing the Republic with the Federation there, but that aside...)

If a problem appears where the letter of regulations do not match the spirit of the regulations, it is quite normal to adjust the letter and not the spirit.

Though I understand that the Amarrian faith has a history of doing the opposite.

On a similar vain I see that Kazzzi has failed AGAIN to become Amarrian Capsuleer of the Year.

I think that the next contests should be run by the sisters of eve to ensure impartiality.

At least we allowed Kazzzi to be nominated.

At least we allowed Kazzzi to be nominated.

At least we allowed Kazzzi to be nominated.

honesty and transparency.

We all know nominations are near pointless as long as a short list and then a follow up internal only voting process exists.

Anyone can be nominated with a daft enough reason spun, then you just quietly handpick the select few you'd like.


Here the organisers are quite simply cutting out a joke application in public, because they won't honour an observed and well reported double agent. At least they're doing it with honesty and transparency.

So you think that arbitrarily refusing nominations in contravention of your own rules is a better way of running things?

You probably shouldn't use those words around Rodj. They might confuse him.

So you think that arbitrarily refusing nominations in contravention of your own rules is a better way of running things?

Really, I'm noticing a decided lack of serious nominations. Obviously we can ignore smurfsbrigade entirely here, but what's with all the nominations for this Ava Starfire person? Never heard of her and her combat record is rather uninspiring.

In the interest of putting concerted support behind a legitimate candidate, I second the nomination of Annah Kitheran.

Please take into account that Ava almost always flies solo. On top of that,she only flies minmatar ships, and of them, usually only assault frigates or tech 1 frigates. When you remember this, her record becomes more impressive. She also often fights alone against greater numbers, for example here where she defeated both a succubus and a firetail at the same time (neither the stiletto nor the cynabal played any role in that fight).

She also plays a more peaceful role, and has gone to great pains to try and understand the Amarrian people, rather than just hating them blindly like so many of us do.

I didn't expect this, but I'll second this nomination, almost by definition it would seem.

Quite simple. The award was open for all Minmatar out there, with people being able to nominate who they deem worthy, as per vox populi. After a certain individual has gotten a certain number of nominations, the organizer suddenly decided they'd be excluded from the ballot for no real reason given. From what I've seen I can only suppose the the problem why mr. Arbane is seen as less-then-equal than his peers is because he is advocating a peaceful solution to the conflict at hand.
I'm sure it would be quite a thorn in a number of people's sides if the person who wins this isn't a bloodthirsty murderer to fully represent the true facade of the Tribal Liberation Force.
Ergo, it was and stays a farce. But go on, I'm sure you can make it even more entertaining by the time the nominations close.

You know, I fervently advocate a peaceful solution to the conflict between the Empire and the Minmatar people. Everyone knows that.

Funny... no one is mentioning that as "a problem" with me, eh?

He's a goddamn spy and blood traitor. May his name be forgotten.

Ava

Kazzzi, of Ushra'Khan, is Not Eligible ?

Not that I pay attention, but I didn't see anything explicitly excluding him.

As with the PIE awards, I will forgo the rules section, and nominate myself.

I vote 2nd for Anya Sulii One of our newest and greatest combat pilots. Played a key role in taking huola and we couldn't of done it without her.

..........
It would send a powerful message but set a terrible precedent.

Kazzzi, of Ushra'Khan, is Not Eligible ?

What rules? they already made it clear that the rules are to be applied when they please and disregarded when they please as well. Setting a precedent of 'we will let who we want in because we are running the contest and to hell with what we wrote as the rules'.

P.S. @Aphoxema: Your such a pretty girl with loads of potential in your eyes and judging from your picture I just have one word of advise: leave the abusive bastard no relationship or person is worth it.

Thank you kindly for all the kind words and nominations. I would like to second nominations for Bahamut420 and sasawong, they are both fine stalwart pilots, dedicated to the cause and the warzone would be a bleak place without both of their efforts for the cause.

As for Wolfsbrigade. Judge them kindly, they have been unable to effectively do anything useful on their own for some time so splitting hairs must seem a worthwhile diversion for them.

Annah

Nominations closed now and poll is live.
now vote here
I have ignored all Wolfbrigade / PIE.inc post's

If Ava and Teraa Mataar don't win then this contest is rigged.

With the greatest of respect to yourself, Ava and Teraa Matar, I see a long list of worthy candidates here, not just one.

If Ava and Teraa Mataar don't win then this contest is rigged.

Ava wont be allowed to win this, hell Id be suprised if she even places.

This is highly conspiratorial thinking, don't you think, Mr. Thar?

This is highly conspiratorial thinking, don't you think, Mr. Thar?

With the greatest of respect to yourself, Ava and Teraa Matar, I see a long list of worthy candidates here, not just one.

I hope you all enjoy your prizes. You deserve them.

Avlynka Surionen, Teraa Matar

Interesting to see this Matari "award" plagued by a flawed voting system full of proxy voters, harassment of nominees, and general chaos.

Very fitting.


I'll contrast that with PIE's extremely orderly nominating process and awards for the last several years.


The "Freedom Fighter of the Year Award" shows that as with most things, Amarrians did it first, and better.

Interesting to see this Matari "award" plagued by a flawed voting system full of proxy voters, harassment of nominees, and general chaos.

Very fitting.

I'll contrast that with PIE's extremely orderly nominating process and awards for the last several years.

You either set a very poor or a very good example of your people, either way you do nothing to convince me that there is anything better about the Amarr at all.

Only waiting for the perfect moment to cry "I told you so", as if you've ever been so ambitious.

Taking pride in something you have no understanding of.

You never add anything to a conversation. You are not an interesting person. You are not entertaining or inspiring. You're just an old woman so sure of herself that you've escaped your own restraint.

I urge you to get your hands dirty again, go back a few steps and experience life instead of commenting on how others have failed to appease your own meaningless sense of self-worth.

Interesting to see this Matari "award" plagued by a flawed voting system full of proxy voters, harassment of nominees, and general chaos.

Very fitting.


I'll contrast that with PIE's extremely orderly nominating process and awards for the last several years.


The "Freedom Fighter of the Year Award" shows that as with most things, Amarrians did it first, and better.

But you have to admit that all this seems pretty messy from the outside. At least, to me.

Which is not so surprising for a "first time", though.