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Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2016.06.04 23:59:05 -
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Stitcher wrote:Like I said, doesn't stop me. I just gave up on trying to rationalize it.
That way madness lies.
To do things without purpose or reason is the definition of madness...Having structure, rules, guides and boundary limits, regardless of whether you personally agree with them, gives one direction, purpose and a foundation to base all their actions on. |
Stitcher
Alexylva Paradox
4265
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Posted - 2016.06.05 00:15:50 -
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You're not wrong.
The problem, however, is inherent to the state of capsuleerdom - We kill. We're a force of nature that way.
Your options are to let that bother you, (in which case, that way madness lies)
...Or to not let it bother you. (in which case that way madness lies)
If that sounds like a lose-lose, that's exactly what it is. The only winning move in that game is to not play.
I've been at this for ten and a half years. I've tried to rationalize the amount of death I've caused, and failed dismally. The simple truth is that the overwhelming majority of the people who've died under my guns were blameless schmucks who were just trying to make it through to the next day.
The only satisfactory balance point I've been able to find is this - everyone dies eventually. So really I've not inflicted anything on them that time and entropy wouldn't have done in the long run anyway.
And if that sounds callous and slightly mad, then it probably is, but it's helped me continue to feel euthymic, which is about as much as you can ask for.
AKA Hambone
Author of The Deathworlders
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Ayallah
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
499
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Posted - 2016.06.05 05:30:08 -
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Nanako Chosokabe wrote:This are the rules of war, which humanity created, and I accept them, totally.
Humanity did not create the rules of war, they are the rules of nature.
Around before us, and after. Calling them rules is a fools errand for what they are is a lack of rules; The only rule is there are no rules.
It is comforting to think you have some measure of humanity because you grieve for those you kill or who die at your order. That comfort is a lie, no one was made to be less dead because the living responsible for it had lower levels of norepinephrine and serotonin after the fact. Discard the sentiment, and be less vulnerable to failure. This is the best way to save your ships crews and the best way to improve as a combat pilot. Let go of these attachments.
For thousands of years people have idolized the warrior who ignores pain or fear. But it is the warriors who ignore sentiment who become feared for what they can do. Idols can be false and fears can be shadows but only the latter is borne from the instinct to survive. That instinct is the strongest we have, overruled only in extreme circumstance or worn down over years like a stone.
Kolodi Ramal wrote:If or when you fly anything bigger than a frigate, be good to your crews and try to keep them safe.
Poor advice borne out of sentiment. As the class of your ship increases so to does its value. It is not a large ship that as a whole is worth more than any member of its crew. Being 'good' to your crew is not what you are there for. Be the best for your crew. Many ships with nice captains end up dead metal drifting in space. Fewer, with captains who do what is most fit and not what is the most comforting.
The individuals do not matter outside of their own competence, do not be afraid to impose your will. Your ship is your domain. Remember it is the ship as a whole that keeps all alive, including you. You have a job to do or a mission to accomplish and trying to keep your crew 'safe' is bowing to an illusion. Your crew will never be safe, ensure their lives are spent wisely and you serve them and yourself best.
Good luck new pilot. |
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
1872
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Posted - 2016.06.05 07:47:27 -
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Ayallah wrote:Kolodi Ramal wrote:If or when you fly anything bigger than a frigate, be good to your crews and try to keep them safe. Poor advice borne out of sentiment. As the class of your ship increases so to does its value. It is not a large ship that as a whole is worth more than any member of its crew. Being 'good' to your crew is not what you are there for. Be the best for your crew. Many ships with nice captains end up dead metal drifting in space. Fewer, with captains who do what is most fit and not what is the most comforting. The individuals do not matter outside of their own competence, do not be afraid to impose your will. Your ship is your domain. Remember it is the ship as a whole that keeps all alive, including you. You have a job to do or a mission to accomplish and trying to keep your crew 'safe' is bowing to an illusion. Your crew will never be safe, ensure their lives are spent wisely and you serve them and yourself best. Good luck new pilot.
This I agree with. However, it never hurts to be kind to your crew to boost moral. Just don't allow yourself to become attached so much that you second guess yourself for fear of their safety, it will end with all of them dead and you without an ISK to your name to show for it.
A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
25
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Posted - 2016.06.05 19:04:42 -
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Stardate: 5.6.2016.118
Region: Essence, Villore (0.5)
Entry: System Cleared
I had limited time yesterday so after mounting a Salvage unit to an empty top slot, I went out and cleared-out the whole Villore system of rats and boosted my net worth up to 20M ISK. HMCS Beacon Hill is performing admirably and I never even needed to turn on the hull repair module. She's quite the ship. Looking forward to getting hired on to do some Level II security missions for the Navy in the next day or two.
Going to be spending most of the day on the station today... |
Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
25
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Posted - 2016.06.05 19:15:55 -
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Claudia Osyn wrote:However, it never hurts to be kind to your crew to boost moral. Just don't allow yourself to become attached so much that you second guess yourself for fear of their safety, it will end with all of them dead and you without an ISK to your name to show for it.
I think in general it's always better to be flexible and adaptable to new situation rather than be polarized and adhere to strict pseudo-religious dogma that only allows you to act one way all the time. That's a sure fired way to become predictable and therefore an easy target.
Case-by-case, day-by-day and scenario-by-scenario...learn, adapt and overcome.
How you treat your crew also should follow that logic. Strong, fair leadership that rewards "above and beyond" though/actions but also is not afraid to increase the pressure/penalties if performance is not being surpassed. |
Ayallah
Sniggerdly
Pandemic Legion
500
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Posted - 2016.06.05 20:48:01 -
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As you move on from frigates I hope you delegate things such as crew morale to an XO or ship psychologist/chaplain instead of foolishly trying to befriend or manage the crews of your ships yourself. |
Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
25
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Posted - 2016.06.05 21:05:47 -
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Ayallah wrote:As you move on from frigates I hope you delegate things such as crew morale to an XO or ship psychologist/chaplain instead of foolishly trying to befriend or manage the crews of your ships yourself.
Treating your crew right doesn't mean personally patting them on the back or applying band-aids when they get a boo-boo, it means that they know you have their best interest in mind just as they should have my (the ships's) best interest in their minds. And of course I will have the correct staff on board to take care of crew directly as that is not the roll of the capsuleer.... |
Aria Jenneth
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
2159
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Posted - 2016.06.06 05:28:21 -
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... so-- can we maybe let her get back to telling her story?
As much as I do understand I sort of started this, maybe it should stop. |
Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
25
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Posted - 2016.06.06 15:09:11 -
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Stardate: 5.6.2016.118
Region: Essence, Villore (0.5)
Entry: Lazy Sunday
As figured, yesterday was a pretty quiet day with most of it spent doing things around the station. There's a "Sunday Market" each week pretty much on every station so I took advantage of that and got some fresh produce. I did do a quick "rat-run" to test new weaponry; Upgraded the guns to Anode Light Neutron Particle Canons that I had salvaged from wrecks. That gets my damage output from gun alone to just about 42DPS.
Today's the day when my Drone skill completes installation and will allow for a full complement of drones. It will also allow for new skill which will further boost the performance of my little guys. Expensive but well worth it.
Can't wait to start on level II missions! I hope the ship can handle a stealth module as I'd love to take her down to LowSec also...maybe later in the week.
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Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
26
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Posted - 2016.06.07 14:52:59 -
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Stardate: 5.6.2016.118
Region: Essence, Villore (0.5)
Entry: Anticlimactic
Hummm...After reading combat logs and talking to a few captains, I was expecting level II security missions to be a tough slog in a T1 Frigate but nothing could be further from the truth. I read that destroyers or even cruisers were recommended for these missions but I've barely even had to turn on my armor repair module! No idea what those other captains were doing as this is just as easy as level I missions were in the Velator.
Well Yesterday marked my first week in space and it's been pretty successful I think. I went from a net worth of about 15K ISK to one of apx 28M Isk or a 1866 times increase, and that's taking into account the close to 5M ISK spent on skillbooks alone. I have a great little frigate and dad's ship is still docked, no worse for wear. A lot of the worth mind you is in loot sitting in my hanger which I need to deal with soon as the piles are getting a bit unmanageable.
Think I might do some research into the local LowSec systems nearby as not only can the HMCS Beacon Hill take on tougher opponents, she can also be earning me more too. Wish me luck! |
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
1880
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Posted - 2016.06.07 15:06:04 -
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I'm not going to lie. L2 missions are, for the most part, going to be vary simple in a Tristan due to the tactics it employs. I would advise caution when looking to go into lowsec though. It's a completely different set of rules. I'd look for a corp or at least a mentor to show you the ropes. Don't do what I did and spend the first year of your career trying to teach yourself how to fly.
A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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Sinjin Mokk
Pandemic Horde Inc.
Pandemic Horde
926
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Posted - 2016.06.07 15:11:57 -
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Good day Captain Chosokabe,
I'm glad to hear of your recent successes.
However, I feel I should extend to you a warning regarding your intention to explore your local LoSec systems. As you've indicated, fighting against baseline forces isn't quite the challenge. Fighting against another Capsuleer is another matter entirely.
I recommend caution. Your ship may need different and more advanced components and weapons if you are to stand a chance. I'd suggest asking around for fitting ideas. I can make a few recommendations.
Your tactics will also have to be different. And this I cannot stress enough. Please feel free to contact me anytime for advice.
Fly safe!
"Angels live, they never die,
Apart from us, behind the sky.
They're fading souls who've turned to ice,
So ashen white in paradise."
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Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
27
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Posted - 2016.06.07 23:15:49 -
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Thank-you captains Mokk and Osyn,
I took a look at some ship and module manuals and currently see two issues with my Tristan and LowSec
- To do it half-ass'ed you need a prototype cloak (PC) which isn't a problem to fit if I remove the Scavenger or a gun (as really, drones do 90% of the work anyways). But a PC adds 200% to the worth of current ship and while not a problem if survivability it not an issue....
- ....currently I can't fit a microwarpdrive. An afterburner is I'll I could manage which really doesn't do much. Trippe the cost of the ship with next to no benefit out of gates.
So unless I can safely do the MWD+Cloak maneuver, there is no point heading to LowSec at the moment. The risk/reward is too low.
Thanks for cautioning me to to take a closer look... |
Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
1217
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Posted - 2016.06.07 23:29:24 -
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Your using a cloak on a Tristan? Don't know what they told you but I wouldn't recommend it. For one it costs as much as two base tristan hulls (1 mil right? Tristan being like 450,000). With the right skills you should be able to do relatively OK out running gate camps. The cloak/mwd thing I've only really seen done with bigger ships. Industrials, cruisers, battleships ect and only for travel fits. On a different note can a Tristan even fit one with a mwd? I can't recall really ever seeing non exploration related frigates (such as a probe, or t2 variants) with one specifically for that trick. |
Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
27
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Posted - 2016.06.08 00:06:25 -
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Deitra Vess wrote:Your using a cloak on a Tristan? Don't know what they told you but I wouldn't recommend it. For one it costs as much as two base tristan hulls (1 mil right? Tristan being like 450,000). With the right skills you should be able to do relatively OK out running gate camps. The cloak/mwd thing I've only really seen done with bigger ships. Industrials, cruisers, battleships ect and only for travel fits. On a different note can a Tristan even fit one with a mwd? I can't recall really ever seeing non exploration related frigates (such as a probe, or t2 variants) with one specifically for that trick.
Not currently using a cloak...I was just checking fits. Yes, the price doesn't warrant its use unless that investment can be protected...which I'm doubting. So a MWD (yes they can take one) is the way to go but my skills are too low.
I believe anything can use the MWD+Cload trick but some benefit more than others. I'm guessing a slow-to-align frigate is an option as slots are limited to help fix that issue.
But just a MWD is probably enough as getting up to +2300 m/s is a pretty good defense if they don't get web on you.
The cloak is nice to have just to sit and watch (I imagine) for opportunities. |
Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
1217
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Posted - 2016.06.08 00:16:41 -
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One big downside to it is unless it's covert (a bomber, recon, black ops, ect) is targeting delay. Watching it can do, catching is a little different of a story. I was more refering to can you fit one and a tank or short point or long point. They all can fit one yes but can they successfully function in any role if you actually tried to (highly doubtful)? By no means would I recommend it. |
Karina Ivanovich
Pandemic Horde Inc.
Pandemic Horde
120
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Posted - 2016.06.08 00:20:21 -
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Miss Chosokabe.
I would suggest that you train up some skills as a pilot before attempting to roam around Low-Sec space. The navies of the four great empires rarely patrol these systems, only keeping token forces stationed at gates. These systems are rife with pirates and drug runners from all over the explored galaxy. Any other pilot you meet in Low-Sec will want to kill you. And I really mean anybody. I would love to give you some advice (you may email me or contact me when I am in my ship) but if I found you roaming around Low-Sec I would assume you want a fight, other pilots are the same way.
My advice to you, if you decide to not head my previous advice, would be to join a capsuleer alliance. Go all out and head to one of the Nullsec alliances that are new-pilot friendly. Pandemic Horde, Brave Newbies, and Karma Fleet to name but a few. My recommendation for which corp to join should be obvious but I won't turn this into a recruitment thread.
All that said and done I wish you the best in space. And I hope you fly well.
Some call me insane. If the universe is sane, then I embrace that label.
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Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
27
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Posted - 2016.06.08 14:00:55 -
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Stardate: 5.6.2016.118
Region: Essence, Oursulaert (0.9)
Entry: Mission Runner
Hi there folks,
Yesterday was mostly a research day as I was looking into the best way into LowSec and combat. Seems that I'm not quite there yet in skills and equipment to make it "safely" in low security space. The general consensus is that joining a corporation is the way to go but that joining the Faction Wars is also another valid way to go. Getting lots of great advice from friendly captains...
Level II security missions, as mentioned before, are pretty easy in the Tristan but the tactics of kiting destroyers and cruisers can be time consuming. I think today I'll look into destroyers and what they can offer in the hopes of speeding-up level II missions. Shopping around is always fun!
Today's net worth calculator is showing just a bit over 30M ISK... |
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
1891
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Posted - 2016.06.08 14:14:14 -
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Nanako Chosokabe wrote:Stardate: 5.6.2016.118
Region: Essence, Oursulaert (0.9)
Entry: Mission Runner
Hi there folks,
Yesterday was mostly a research day as I was looking into the best way into LowSec and combat. Seems that I'm not quite there yet in skills and equipment to make it "safely" in low security space. The general consensus is that joining a corporation is the way to go but that joining the Faction Wars is also another valid way to go. Getting lots of great advice from friendly captains...
Level II security missions, as mentioned before, are pretty easy in the Tristan but the tactics of kiting destroyers and cruisers can be time consuming. I think today I'll look into destroyers and what they can offer in the hopes of speeding-up level II missions. Shopping around is always fun!
Today's net worth calculator is showing just a bit over 30M ISK...
If your shipping up into dessies, the Algose would be your next step. Also, a Nano kite Tristan is a beast in lowsec....
A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
1892
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Posted - 2016.06.08 14:55:20 -
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I would also reccomend not moving past dessies until you have trained your core skills. Cruisers can get a bit expensive, so you don't want to half ass it with them.
A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Defense Union
Gallente Federation
29
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Posted - 2016.06.09 15:40:13 -
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Stardate: 9.6.2016.118
Region: Essence, Oursulaert (0.9)
Entry: Into the Deep-end
Wow...What a 24hr cycle.
So I really was curious about joining the Faction War(FW) and knew that unless I could at the very least survive LowSec(LS) then there would be no point at the moment. So I jumped into Vifrevaert and looked around for some rats. I end-up killing two destroyers and a cruiser which really were pretty easy and the bounty much nicer.
After that successful trip, later in the day I decided to sign-up and defend the Gallente Empire. I spend a fair bit of time "hunting" in HighSec which was mostly pointless as I'm not a tackler nor was I ever in any position to actually attack anyone even if they happened by.
So back into LS and my first attempt at plexing which was a Novice complex. That went well and it was really quiet in the sector so I decided to jump into another Novice complex. Also no problem. It was getting late so I finished the night off joining two other comrades capturing a Medium complex and then headed home. One funny thing was that one of my comrades in arms mentioned that NPC ships in friendly complexes were not hostile even though they show as red on the overview....I felt bad as I had slaughtered a few (8?) already...I promised to send flowers.
Now for the interesting bit.
I'm writing you guys from the clone lab lobby. Don't worry, I'm fine but I'm sad to say that the HMCS Beacon Hill is no more. Seems that my pre-coffee-morning-enthusiasm clouded my judgment and zipped out to collect the daily bounty bonus on pirates without checking to see if the sector was clear. Needless to say that it wasn't and while I can't say exactly what happened, an enemy Svipul T3 Tactical Destroyer either warped in on me or was cloaked nearby. Either way, all it took was two broadsides and the next thing I knew was that I was coming out of the clone tank. Lesson learned. 100% no chance but also 100% my fault. Not much I could do against a ship probably 90x the value of my little frigate.
Oh but before all that I also cashed in some Loyalty Points(LP) and gathered the bits needed to buy, and then put-up for sale, a Navy Comet. So while there has been news in the last 24hrs, most was great plus my estimated net worth is now pushing 67M ISK. That's a little inflated as what's in my inventory will never be sold at the suggested prices but close enough.
So, hopefully another good day today.
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Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
1896
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Posted - 2016.06.09 15:55:45 -
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Oooo. Comet.... good little ship. Sad when they explode though. Sorry to hear about your ship exploding. D-scan. Always.
A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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Nanako Chosokabe
Federal Defense Union
Gallente Federation
29
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Posted - 2016.06.09 16:13:58 -
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Well considering that I didn't even look to see who was in the system, D-Scan is a moot point really...
I wont do that again...(I hope)
Now off to get another Tristan built. |
Neph
Crimson Serpent Syndicate
Heiian Conglomerate
312
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Posted - 2016.06.09 16:37:20 -
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Not exactly like you're defending the Federation, more like expanding its borders. I suppose it'd be rather fruitless to try and convince you to come fight for the Caldari against the Gallente aggressors?
No?
Please?
You're already killing Gallente crew, so...
~ Gariushi YC110 // Midular YC115 // Yanala YC115 ~
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Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
1896
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Posted - 2016.06.09 20:03:04 -
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Neph wrote:Not exactly like you're defending the Federation, more like expanding its borders. I suppose it'd be rather fruitless to try and convince you to come fight for the Caldari against the Gallente aggressors?
No?
Please?
You're already killing Gallente crew, so...
No. Nnnnno. Bad Neph. Bad. She needs to join minmatar FW. In my corp.
A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
1225
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Posted - 2016.06.09 20:12:57 -
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While I agree with Claudia, I'd rather not push for recruiting from our allies. If they wish to come on their own accord they are more than welcome and I think we all would be grateful to have any of them aboard. In other words, I'm not asking you to, but if your interested we won't say no.
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Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
1896
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Posted - 2016.06.09 22:08:54 -
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Seeing as how I am Gallente myself, I have no such qualms about recruiting from that side of the fence. Now, get an application into us lady.
A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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Kolodi Ramal
Sanxing
53
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Posted - 2016.06.09 22:39:51 -
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Nanako Chosokabe wrote:One funny thing was that one of my comrades in arms mentioned that NPC ships in friendly complexes were not hostile even though they show as red on the overview....I felt bad as I had slaughtered a few (8?) already...I promised to send flowers.
How about instead of stupid flowers you split a chunk of your beloved ISK between the families of the Federation citizens you murdered? |
Rook Moray
Pandemic Horde Inc.
Pandemic Horde
172
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Posted - 2016.06.09 22:49:43 -
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Claudia Osyn wrote:Seeing as how I am Gallente myself, I have no such qualms about recruiting from that side of the fence. Now, get an application into us lady.
Hey, if it's a "recruit her 'casue she's a Gallente" thing, then she should totally #JoinHorde.
GÇ£When you want to know how things really work, study them when they're coming apart.GÇ¥ -Guristas Proverb.
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