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Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 725	Posted - 2016.08.03 15:36:08 - [1] - Quote Approved for Public Release At approximately 0230 on 30.07YC118 an ARC fleet under my command entered the Conflux Hive. The fleet of around twenty cruisers entered the Hive proper, engaged and destroyed the Hikanta, and accessed the vault. During the operation, the fleet engaged six GÇÿSilverfishGÇÖ Drifter Battleships, including two piloted by Hikanta Tyrannos clones. After entering the Nexus, the fleet exited the wormhole having sustained no losses of ships or lives. This is the first time that an ARC fleet has sustained no casualties since we first started to attack the Drifters in their Hives. Furthermore, this is not a fluke of luck, but as the deliberate result of ARCGÇÖs evolving doctrine and tactical approach to combating the Drifters. The current doctrine, known as Heavy Weasels, continues ARCGÇÖs tradition of keeping a low barrier of entry for pilots wishing to come on open operations, both on skill points and initial investment in ships. In the Heavy Wesel doctrine, a fleet of Caracals and Scythes support a core of of Basilisks flown by ARC veterans; the rest of the fleet positions are open to all pilots, including first time Hive Op pilots. Within the next few days, ARC Coordination will release fittings for a Moa and a Belicose to ARC pilots who are not able to fly the Caracal. Due to the local space conditions caused by the Conflux pulsar, the Conflux Hive represents the most dangerous Hive for the Heavy Weasel doctrine. Given the successful battlefield performance of the Heavy Weasel doctrine in Conflux, we expect that it should perform to standard--meaning no losses--in all other Drifter Hives. We honor and remember the sacrifice of all the men and women who died to get us to this point. Alizabeth, ARC Fleet Commander This thread is open for questions. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 730	Posted - 2016.08.03 17:01:07 - [2] - Quote Mitara Newelle wrote: Though I have only been on a minimal number of these missions, it was always a 'given' that there would be losses. Sister Alizabeth excels at keeping other pilots alive so it should not surprise me that this 'given' appears to be false, thanks be to God. I would like to extend my congratulations and thanks to ARC and their affiliates for their continued work in removing the Drifter menace. I hope to join you on a mission as soon as I am able and appreciate the understanding that I will fly outside of the given doctrine. Sister Alizabeth, you continue to honor your Holder and our House with your efforts. Prayers be with you. Thank you, my lady. I look forward to flying with you in defense of our home when the time comes. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 730	Posted - 2016.08.03 17:04:58 - [3] - Quote Elmund Egivand wrote: I say this is cause for celebration. Bring out the sausages and beer for zero casualties! How did you guys manage to avoid getting doomsdayed anyway? At the moment there is an ARC COORD 'Eyes Only" document detailing the Heavy Weasel Doctrine. I will see what I can do to get a redacted and declassified version out to the public sometime in the next few weeks. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 733	Posted - 2016.08.03 20:47:35 - [4] - Quote Arrendis wrote: Congratulations, Ali. You're doing great work. If you need any material assistance or find yourself short-staffed, let me know, I can see if RepSwarm can lend a hand. You can fly on my wing anytime, Arra. As far as material assistance: can I get maybe, umm, ten Etanas? Thanks! Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 734	Posted - 2016.08.04 00:56:45 - [5] - Quote The list of things that I would not do for an Etana is very, very short. I've been drooling over that ship for years. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 734	Posted - 2016.08.04 01:10:17 - [6] - Quote Wait? You get paid? I never got paid. Mittani just patted me on the back and told me I was doing good work for the Swarm. Can I just get one then? Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 738	Posted - 2016.08.04 16:01:16 - [7] - Quote Morwen Lagann wrote: You two are more than welcome to go flying into a Hive blabbering on about how you want to be friends with a bunch of reanimated corpses. Just make sure to insure your ship and have the AD&D insurance payments ready for your crew, because you are not going to survive the encounter. Be ready on Saturday, and I will make sure you get to present your peace request to the Hikanta clone directly. We'll wait outside the Hive 'room' proper while you go in alone. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 740	Posted - 2016.08.04 20:35:31 - [8] - Quote I was once told that violence is the universal language. From my perspective the Drifters have communicated with us just fine. And I'm more than happy to return their messages in kind. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 741	Posted - 2016.08.05 03:22:34 - [9] - Quote Teinyhr wrote: A lot of you seem to think I'm naive or stupid, like I don't understand what kind of a threat they are. I know full well, having lost a ship and most of its crew unprovoked. It is exactly the reason why I want to seek a diplomatic solution, because an actual war against them would be nothing short of catastrophic. We did fight an actual war with them and it was catastrophic. Millions of Amarr were killed defending the Throne Worlds. Dogma and Phoenix efforts in the Defense of the Throne Worlds campaign showed that it didn't have to be catastrophic. In our final battles, there was no loss of life. Our recent Hive penetration with ARC's Heavy Weasel doctrine showed that we can kill them in their hives with no loss of life. I once said, in private, that I would choke the Drifter wormholes shut with bodies if that is what it took to defend Amarr. However, I am much happier--and eager--to choke their holes shut with Drifter wrecks. Which is what I intend to do. I am going to kill every Drifter I see and I am going to keep on killing them until they are all dead or so tired from being killed they leave us alone. I am going to murder those cloned bastards by the bushel. I don't go into Hives to teach them lessons in humanity. They Drifters don't have humanity. They are an abomination before God, and that is why they have to be destroyed. And now I can do that without losing anyone under my command. It's a great day. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 742	Posted - 2016.08.05 04:30:47 - [10] - Quote Makoto Priano wrote: As I've said, some of us hold strong views. Priano-haani, your talent for understatement is matched only by your organizational skills. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 743	Posted - 2016.08.07 05:32:14 - [11] - Quote Eleven Drifters; no losses. I say we're pretty good, indeed. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 743	Posted - 2016.08.07 06:22:53 - [12] - Quote Actually, I think we're inside their OODA loop, now. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 746	Posted - 2016.08.08 04:36:45 - [13] - Quote I have identified at least five vulnerabilities to the Heavy Weasel Doctrine. There are almost certainly more that I don't know of. In the coming weeks, I have additional actions to attempt with regard to ARC's Hive Penetrations. I am not and will not declare this doctrine final. At the moment, it works. We can go into their homes and beat them in their own space and leave with all the ships we came in with. When I first started with ARC, as a lowly line logi pilot, it was a given that people would lose a ship to a Drifter, every single time we encountered one. Over the months, we adapted and then it was not a given that we would lose ships to a Drifter. Our Operational Analysis put the losses to Drifter doomsday weapons at one in three. We refined that tactical approach further, which resulted in the Heavy Weasel Doctrine. I joined ARC to do one thing and one thing only: kill Drifters. I am not involved in ARC's other programs (like the SMCM collection) or even the logistics and SRP aspects of ARC. I shoot things and that is all. I do know that Priano-haani has certain wishes for the Hive Penetration fleets: that they be inexpensive, and that they be easily accessible to new pilots. This is important. In order to keep the pressure on the Drifters, we need pilots in fleet every time. For our early efforts where a Drifter meant the certain destruction of a ship, having numbers was critical to reaching the Vault. Providing SRP meant that pilots would keep coming back. However, even though cruisers are not that expensive, comparatively speaking, losing six or seven every week adds up. ARC never had a Tech moon, so SRP funds were not unlimited. The first trials of the Heavy Weasel Doctrine saw two Basilisks lost. The disparity in ISK value between replacing a Caracal or a Scythe was commented on, and it is true that repeated losses of Basilisks would not be sustainable. However, the issues have been fixed and we pressed forward, resulting in two operations so far with no losses. Our last fleet saw what should have been a FUBAR situation salvaged and a ship saved due to the greater tactical ability of the Basilisks (and a good bit of Providence). Right now, the doctrine works. The Drifters can be beaten. They can be killed with no losses. If ARC can do it, so can others. The Heavy Weasel Doctrine is not the only way. There are tens of thousands of capsuleers; if we set about to beating these monsters, we will win. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 747	Posted - 2016.08.08 20:37:10 - [14] - Quote Priano-haani, I never said the doctrinal decisions were incorrect for the time. If for some reason the Drifters doomsday weapon again starts to hit with perfect accuracy, then the Heavy Weasel Doctrine will have to be retired quickly. You are correct that it was Lord Consort Newelle that identified the seed to the new doctrine. Once the seed was planted that we could control the Drifter's movements rather than just react to it, plus an Osprey test, the Wild Weasel doctrine was born, which evolved. This doctrine is still evolving. When I said that I had identified five vulnerabilities to the doctrine, I was not picking a number out of a hat. I also included the command changes. I am aware of those rumors and have thought of how to incorporate them into the doctrine. At this point, until rumors are facts, there's no point in worrying. Some of the vulnerabilities I have identified will require adaptation on our part. Some will require us to scrap and try something else. We'll see. For my own part, as a fleet commander, two things come to mind. Firstly, don't worry about the cost of the Basilisks. If we lost one, I'll replace it out of my pocket. I am more than willing to put my money where my mouth is. I believe in this and will continue to do so. You'll notice that I have never, ever filed for SRP for ARC Hive Ops and never will. I'm not here for filthy mammon, but to kill Drifters. I know; I look Caldari, but I am not. Secondly, I will not ever accept the idea that we need to deliberately sacrifice ships and lives just to keep the enemy happy. Not just No, but **** NO. That idea is so anathema to me, I have no actual response beyond that. The Drifters might want their pound of flesh, but I don't care what the enemy wants except to know what to deny them. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 749	Posted - 2016.08.08 21:12:51 - [15] - Quote I am aware, Tuulinen-haan. I suppose my attempt at light humor fell flat. My greater point is that victory over the Drifters is a Crusade for me. One which I will pay any price or bear any burden to achieve. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 749	Posted - 2016.08.08 21:25:27 - [16] - Quote I have a theoretical doctrine that uses a Guardian. Sadly, it flat does not work in Conflux. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 750	Posted - 2016.08.08 21:40:53 - [17] - Quote Hopefully I will see you soon? For other matters we've discussed. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 754	Posted - 2016.08.22 21:51:29 - [18] - Quote Kaaeliaa wrote: I would have to say that today was our smoothest Hive penetration yet, or at least that I've personally seen. Many thanks to ARC's coordinators and fleet commanders. Thank you! Though, personally I found it boring. It's like all the Drifters are hiding from me now. The Seekers report that it's Alizabeth and Morwen and all the Drifters say "Oh $#!&" and scatter. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 755	Posted - 2016.08.22 22:42:28 - [19] - Quote As far as hate goes--I have that in copious quantities when it comes to the Drifters. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 755	Posted - 2016.08.23 03:30:34 - [20] - Quote If you are coming with us to kill Drifters, no one in the fleet will shoot at you. I cannot make promises for pilots not in my fleet. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 755	Posted - 2016.08.23 03:41:31 - [21] - Quote Join the channel Consortium Operations. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 755	Posted - 2016.08.23 05:36:21 - [22] - Quote Morwen Lagann wrote: The only time we've permitted the fleet to fire on other members is when they have explicitly been asked to by the pilot being fired at - usually because they do not feel like trekking home in a capsule and would rather take the so-called "pod express." Though if someone pipes the doomsday sound through the comms again, there might just be a commissaring. Mr. Egivand, the next operation is at 0200 on the 27th. Late Friday night/early Saturday morning operation. I hope you can make it. Diana Kim wrote: Ahh, Alizabeth Vea. The one who was disgracing both Caldari State and Amarr Empire with her foul words in IGS chat channel, is now inviting Feds to her operations. I should have learned it faster about her true nature, now I see why she was attacking Caldari officers out of blue. Her treason to the Empire is now obvious. Yes, an Amarr should never invite a 'Fed' to anything. Wait a minute. Empress Jamyl's funeral in Dam-Torsad was attended by the President of the Gallente Federation. Go ahead. Accuse the Chamberlain of being a traitor to the Empire. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 781	Posted - 2016.08.24 14:50:14 - [23] - Quote Come on a Hive op! See new and amazing sites! Witness advanced Drifter Battleships! And slaughter them all like dogs. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus. ARC FC
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 786	Posted - 2016.08.24 22:34:50 - [24] - Quote Makoto Priano wrote: Alizabeth, Arrendis, as I'm handling the accounting, I'd love for this to be run through channels. I understand this is a personal crusade for you, Alizabeth, but shadow systems can cause unnecessary complications. I was just as surprised as you were! I am sure Arrendis is more than happy to work through channels and I will provide the appropriate guidance on how to do that. Arrendis, Priano-Hanni handles the ISK counting. Talk to her. And done. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus. ARC FC
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 786	Posted - 2016.08.25 01:06:20 - [25] - Quote I think that the Gooniest thing I can do is tell you to make your cheques payable to Alizabeth? Really, just mail Priano-Hanni. She does all the paperwork to let me just focus on my thing: slaughtering Drifters en mass. It's great, I just show up to break things and kill people, and she does all the scut work. I would kiss her, but she's very Caldari. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus. ARC FC
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 790	Posted - 2016.08.25 06:05:19 - [26] - Quote Arra, I can get you into ARC Coord for a billion ISK, but since we're such good friends, I can cut it down to 500m. Oh, and I can move all your ships to our staging. We SRP everything. Even your officer fit Barghast. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus. ARC FC
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 792	Posted - 2016.08.25 10:07:11 - [27] - Quote Aria Jenneth wrote: Ayallah wrote: Careful you do not celebrate your mastery and prowess at killing lab rats too much or you may forget that you too are a part of the experiment. When almost nothing about the Drifters is known the amounts of celebration by some in this thread about your more recent successes are seeming to cross the line from deserved stress relief to hubris. Without disagreeing, Ms. Ayallah, for a long time the Drifters were sort of the enemy we couldn't kill without losses. Sleepers, Nation incursions: farmable resources, if dangerous. The Drifters have been completely different in kind. The death of the Empress was a terrifying show of power. Since then, for a long time we were kind of locked into a mentality where it was essentially a war of attrition-- where terrible losses were routine, and it was just something we accepted, to the point where I started naming my Hive-incursion Caracals "Acceptable Loss (I, II, III, etc.)" as a kind of warning to anyone applying to serve on one: "You're probably going to die. We'll look after your loved ones, though." The Acceptable Loss XI is still with us (though I've also lost a few Arbitrators, named "Gloria Mundi (I, II, etc.)" for similar reasons). I kind of don't want to jinx it by changing my naming convention, which is superstitious and silly of me, but ... Even if it's just for this moment, even if tomorrow the Drifters reconfigure their systems in some way, and our next run is a massacre ... We can do better than giving as good as we get, trading ships one for one or one for two. We've managed it now. We're not stuck trying to brute-force the issue. Finesse can work. They can be outmaneuvered. So maybe the things we can't brute-force-- the Hive facilities, the Nexus structures ... maybe there's a way to finesse those, too. And we'll find it. Even if there's something truly horrible coming, maybe we can win. My kirjuun has captured the spirit of things. The war continues and there will be more losses. I sent out a mail to the Consortium pilots just tonight that explicitly said: " I will also categorically state as a fleet commander that one day something will go horribly wrong, and we will lose a good portion of the fleet. It will happen no matter how much we guard against it." However, the idea that we will have to just accept losses in our quest for victory is dead. Buried. I accept nothing. I will make make the Drifters pay dearly for every ship of ours they kill. I know the other ARC FCs feel this way too. In the end this is not just about me, or even ARC. This is a clarion call to every pilot. These Drifters are not that scary. And they die easily. So let's go kill them. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus. ARC FC
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 795	Posted - 2016.08.25 15:02:59 - [28] - Quote I don't froth at the mouth. I always knew that a lossless hive op would be a mostly symbolic victory. However, even a symbolic victory can be important for overall morale and mindset. Part of that is propaganda. Though, I don't want to sell our achievements short. At best before the Heavy Weasels, we had an ~2:1 kill to loss ratio. At present, I think we're well above 20:1. Sadly, this isn't helping me exterminate the Drifters any faster. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus. ARC FC
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 796	Posted - 2016.08.26 01:06:13 - [29] - Quote Shobon. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus. ARC FC
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 804	Posted - 2016.08.27 22:42:29 - [30] - Quote Our last operation was quite successful. Five Drifters killed for no losses. It seems that they're not quite hiding as much as before, but are now huddling together for protection. There were three Drifters in the Hive: two Artemis and one Hikanta. It was kind of cute. And utterly unsuccessful. There's no protection from me. "Run and you shall be crushed. Stand and you shall fall. [The rest does not apply to the Drifters.]" - Emperor Arrach Sarum Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. Caldari by birth; Amarr by choice. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus. ARC FC
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 815	Posted - 2016.08.28 06:32:32 - [31] - Quote Or, when the next operation is a success you can give credit to the FC (and the Doctrine and Tactics Coord team) like every other operation and forget this crap about fate. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus and ARC FC Virtue. Valor. Victory.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 815	Posted - 2016.08.28 08:42:14 - [32] - Quote I'm pretty sure I hit that mark a long time ago. And it's not hubris. It's confidence. I can back it up. You've seen it. You were on my last fleet. It's like none of you know what propaganda is. That makes me sad. Edit: Okay, real talk here. Part of this thread is a recruitment. ARC fleets are open and we want people coming on them. It's almost necessary. Six pilots is a bare minimum, but ideally I would like twelve at least. SFRIM can usually field four, with a consistent three. It could probably field six if I banged the drums real loud. (Op schedules and such being what they are.) TYRIN can consistently field two pilots. Drums banging might yield more, but I won't speak for someone else's corp. IKAME is a very consistent one pilot in the form of Parious MeHoff. (Who does lots behind the scenes work for the fleet.) Darkezero rounds out the core group. He also does a lot of fleet support. People doing math will notice that's a consistent and solid seven or eight pilots. That's workable, but with very thin margins. Having more in the fleet just makes things plain better. More damage output, more room for error, that sort of thing. So, we open it up to the public. Quote: Come on ARC fleets. See the Hives. Observe the amazing sites like the Nexus and the Sisters of EVE flotilla. Encounter the enigmatic Drifters. And kill them. Part of that mission of getting pilots in fleets is public outreach. Like this thread. Now I suppose I could come in here and say: "Hey guys, we've kinda come up with this idea that worked this time, you know, thankfully, that let us kill Drifters with no losses. We're really going to be hopeful in the future that it keeps working, but I don't want to get overconfident and all. So, hey, you know, if you're not too worried about losing your ship, come along, maybe, please?" Or I can come in here with a post and the attitude: "We're killing Drifters. We're killing them left and right and taking their stuff. Everything they try to do, we do better. Join ARC, slaughter Drifters and laugh at how ineffectual they are." And generally be bombastic, confident, and proud like a fleet commander should be. Pilots on ARC fleets fly and fight like lions. Hive Penetrations are some of the most dangerous and complex small unit operations in space. I am ***** proud to lead and command such pilots, and I will not do any of them the disservice by whimpering about like a meek coward. I know the risk. I spend my entire waking existence thinking up ways my doctrine could go wrong. Don't do me the disservice of assuming that I am willfully dismissive of the risks. It's my job to be confident and assertive in public in front of the troops. In private, the real discussion about tactics and OPFOR counters takes place. So, shut the up about fate and hubris and all the other bull**. I don't care. I know my job, and it's not to be meek. Meekness is for sheep. Fight like a lion; fly with ARC. The Drifters are some horrible, evil, scary, and dangerous monsters. Let's go kill them. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus and ARC FC Virtue. Valor. Victory.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 815	Posted - 2016.08.28 11:01:20 - [33] - Quote I have on my desk, case studies and responses researched by my staff with regard to another major Drifter invasion of the Amarr Empire. OPPLAN DOGMA, and OPPLAN DOGMA-M are responses to a Drifer invasion similar to their previous attempt. Capsuleers can repel that attack with minimal loss of lives. Losses taken by the Amarr Navy depend on capsuleer response. Hopefully no higher than the low millions. OPPLAN SWARM is a response to an invasion of unclustered and large Dirfter task forces throughout the Empire. It foresees moderate losses to capsuleer forces combating the invasion and significant losses to the Amarr Navy regardless. Losses in the hundreds of millions. Losses are higher if Drifters specifically target civilian infrastructure. OPPLAN APOCALYPSE is a response to a massive all out invasion of the Empire and total unrestricted warfare with the full Imperial fleet committed to the defense of Amarr. Losses in the tens of billions. OPPLAN EXODUS is a response to an overwhelming invasion of the Empire. Capsuleers attempt to evacuate as many civilians as possible out of the warzone while the Amarr Navy fights a rearguard action. Losses in the trillions. I pray every day that this doesn't happen. I pray every day I don't have to put my children in a COVOPs Tengu and fly out of the Empire in search of safety. If my tone is coming across as excessive self-aggrandizing then I'll try a different approach. If we do nothing and allow the Drifters to recover, there's not a damn thing we can do to stop them. I don't even know that what we do in the Hives is enough to weaken them beyond their ability to invade again, but there's not any other option. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus and ARC FC Virtue. Valor. Victory.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 815	Posted - 2016.08.28 14:01:59 - [34] - Quote Elmund Egivand wrote: Also, Ms. Vea, if you were trying to do propaganda, maybe make a voice recording or something. It is hard to make out tone via this channel. Also, sound macho, and start by demonising the Drifters BEFORE talking about crushing them. Catchy slogans help. As do posters. Use lots of red. Repeat exact phrases in every paragraph of the speech, especially phrases that paint Drifters in negative light and words like 'Triumphant' and 'Victory' and similar. I will refrain from all further posting on the IGS and let my actions speak for me. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus and ARC FC Virtue. Valor. Victory.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 816	Posted - 2016.08.30 04:34:25 - [35] - Quote There is a God and He is on the side of the Amarr. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus and ARC FC Virtue. Valor. Victory.
Alizabeth Vea Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque 822	Posted - 2016.08.31 19:27:32 - [36] - Quote Parious MeHoff wrote: When the Society of Conscious Thought assumed control of Jovian corporations and the Jove position in the Inner Circle, Mentor Matshi Raish felt that the SoCT could "assist with efforts to resolve the conflict with the entities New Eden knows as the Drifters." When Mentor Raish made this announcement, ARC put their expeditionary fleets on a standby status, hoping good would come of it. When it appeared that there was no responses, we began again our efforts in fighting the Drifters. If there were another announcement on possible talks leading to an end of hostilities, I can comfortably say ARC would stand down its fleets once again. Until such time, we will continue our efforts in combating, and ultimately understanding, the Drifters. For the Amarr, it's even more simple. The Holy Amarr Empire remains in a full state of war against the Drifters. If the Chamberlain (or future Empress), or some other power in the Imperial government tell me to stop killing Drifters, then I will. Until that time, I intend to fully prosecute the war to the best of my abilities. I cannot speak to the rest of the Imperial loyalist capsuleers, but I would assume they intend the same. Retainer of Lady Newelle and House Sarum. "Those who step into the light shall be redeemed, the sins of their past cleansed, so that they may know salvation." -Empress Jamyl Sarum I SFRIM Evocatus and ARC FC Virtue. Valor. Victory.

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