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Merdaneth
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.09 17:42:00 -
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Edited by: Merdaneth on 09/04/2007 17:44:19
After many weeks of posturing, peddling x-rated holoreels, flying in supplies and ships and holding fleet exercises in Domain, Star Fraction finally issued a formal declaration of war on 31/3, with the Concord sanctioning coming into force the following day.
Despite already being engaged in several other wars with terrorist and piratical organizations Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris rejoiced at this opportunity to show others to glory of God, the dedication of our faith and the strength of the Empire. Especially the decision of our enemies to chain themselves to the Emperor Family Station has been a great benefit to our goals.
Battle of Shaha
A few brief initial engagements resulted in minor losses on both sides, but the war started in earnest when a PIE battlegroup, on itÆs way home after defeating a hostile force and completing an important mission for the empire, was jumped by a Star Fraction fleet. The PIE battlegroup sustained heavy casualties and was forced to withdraw, losing a command ship and several battleships but inflicting significant losses on the enemy during the engagement.
Loyalist Aid
Our brethren from Aegis Militia and Vigilia Valeria proved their loyalty to the greater Amarrian cause by declaring war on the anarchists from Star Fraction. The next few days saw occassional skirmishes around Domain in which neither side had the upper hand while PIE continued to conduct their operations as usual. During these days several unneccessary losses were incurred by PIE pilots due to miscommunication with our loyalist allies. Efforts have been made to improve coordination in this area.
Intelligence Gathering
This first week of the war was spent gathering intelligence about Star Fraction capabilities and dedication. Preliminary reports indicate that our adversaries have a marked preference for top-of-the-line ships and fittings. Their pilots also like to fit their diverse fleet of ships with equipment specifically designed to counter Amarr technology, like white noise generators and electromagnetic and thermal hardeners. As far as dedication is concerned, many SF pilots have been observed to show hesistance or outright refusal to engage PIE forces when numbers are equal unless senior SF commanders are present to press them into battle.
Fractionists Blasted
The first phase of the war came to itÆs conclusion in a mighty head on clash between Star Fraction and Loyalist fleets each numbering about 20 ships strong in Amarr. Holy laser light cleansed Amarrian space from heathen anarchists and the Golden Fleet held the field. The clear victory was dishonored by Star Fraction pilots who docked and then returned with new hulls as elements of the loyalist fleet were still collecting their rightful spoils of victory from the floating debris. Two battleships were lost during the withdrawal, reducing a complete victory to a merely satisfying one. We confer gratitude upon our loyalist allies for their aid in this battle, for they were crucial for this victory.
Statistics
During the first phase of the war PIE has lost 12 battleships to Star Fraction pilots while destroying 6 in return. This discrepancy of battleship losses is countered by the destruction of 5 Star Fraction Heavy Assault Cruisers against zero such losses from PIE, three SF Recon ships were reduced to scrap against two such losses from PIE and two SF Command Ships were annihilated against only one such loss from PIE. Note that these figures have been compiled by using data from the public war terminals of Star Fraction to avoid any subsequent debate about their validity. Efficiency for this war (according to SFÆs own figures) is floating around 50%. As every seasoned pilot knows such figures are hardly indicative of the true state of the war, but t
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Merdaneth
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.09 17:44:00 -
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Edited by: Merdaneth on 09/04/2007 17:49:21
As we were the ones that were declared upon, we do not have a list of clear victory conditions. We did manage to achieve several objectives that are important to us:
Piracy Suppression
On of the primary effects of Star Fraction chaining themselves to the Amarr system is that they are now unable to prey upon Amarrian interests and other innocents in low-sec with their friends from the Sani Sabik or the Black Rabbits. By keeping the anarchists away from such space lanes PIE Inc has effectively curtailed their piratical activities. PIE Inc is grateful to be able to make such sacrifices for the continued of the space lanes.
Unabated Dedication to the Empire
PIE members are usually very busy with missions for the greater glory of God and The Empire. While Star Fraction biggest concrete threat to The Empire is the sale of a few smutty holoreels, much more dangerous opponents like SanshaÆs minions, and GuristaÆs attack real imperial interest on a daily basis and need to be stopped. PIE members are also busy protecting important diplomatic missions and countering terrorist activity.
Initially there was some concern that Star Fraction would threaten the continuance of such operations and steps were taken to minimize potential impact of SF interference. Fortunately this concern has proven to be unjustified, Amarrian interest are being defended as strongly as ever and Star Fraction attention have proven to be only minor irritants at best. The first week has proven that Star Fraction capsuleers have been unable to project decisive force beyond three to four jumps from Amarr Prime.
Uncovering the Sinners
As you might have read, several Star Fraction members have been actively peddling questionable x-rated holoreels from a rusty Bestower near the monument in Amarr. They have conducated their smutty business quite openly and over public comm channels, and exchanges took place in clear sight. Names of all empire citizens involved in such trade have been passed on to representatives of the Theology Council and they can no doubt be expecting an invitation for a hearing shortly, possibly followed by some educational courses.
Important for every proper and upstanding Amarr citizen is always being aware of the temptation of sin and depravity, both in yourself and in others. Moral Amarr citizens would not willingly try to tempt others to sin, but the Star Fraction smut peddlers have proven an excellent tool to spot the weaker links and submit them for reforging. We thank Star Fraction for their aid in strengtening the moral fibre of our glorious society.
Training Grounds
We all know that fine steel needs to hammered many times and quenched if it is to retain its strength and edge for a long time. A proper training ground for the junior members of PIE to develop their budding combat skills has been lacking for some time. Even the Battle for KarishalÆs Folly was far too one-sided for proper combat training. The arrival of Star Fraction has remedied this problem: no longer do they have to fly long hours searching for elusive enemies, but they have a capable opponent available at their leisure. If a fleet exercise needs to be held we can count on cunning targets only a few jumps away.. There is no need anymore to conduct live fire exercises in far-away constellations since Star Fraction has effectively brought the opportunity for such exercises right to our doorstep. We are grateful to Star Fraction for their help in keeping our pilots sharp for when they are needed in truly important matters.
And in case you were wondering, stopping smut peddlers and brothel proprietors is not considered 'an important matter' here at PIE.
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Ituralde
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 17:49:00 -
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Your numbers look far nicer when not combined with the numbers from your meatshields that joined on the killing.
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Intelligence Gathering
This first week of the war was spent gathering intelligence about Star Fraction capabilities and dedication. Preliminary reports indicate that our adversaries have a marked preference for top-of-the-line ships and fittings. Their pilots also like to fit their diverse fleet of ships with equipment specifically designed to counter Amarr technology, like white noise generators and electromagnetic and thermal hardeners. As far as dedication is concerned, many SF pilots have been observed to show hesistance or outright refusal to engage PIE forces when numbers are equal unless senior SF commanders are present to press them into battle.
I honestly hope that you fools actually believe this yourselves. By all means, continue to fool yourselves.
Enjoy the next week, dog.
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Fear is the mind-killer.
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Verone
Veto.
Veto Corp
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Posted - 2007.04.09 17:50:00 -
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Well, that was somewhat more friendly on the eyes.
It will be interesting to see how this pans out over the next few weeks.
>>> THE BEAUTY OF NEW EDEN <<<
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Ituralde
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 17:51:00 -
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Edited by: Ituralde on 09/04/2007 17:49:24
Oh, I forgot this gem:
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FThe clear victory was dishonored by Star Fraction pilots who docked and then returned with new hulls as elements of the loyalist fleet were still collecting their rightful spoils of victory from the floating debris.
So, its dishonorable to get new ships then? That's an awful insult to your own CEO. Unless, of course, you wish us to believe God spawned her a new battleship from nothing?
No matter, you left her to die as you fled, so either way its no real loss for us.
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Kallanagh Tellen
Amarr
Epitoth Fleetyards
Vigilia Valeria
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Posted - 2007.04.09 17:52:00 -
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A good report, I look forward to reading about enemy casualties next week.
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Devilish Ledoux
Caldari
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 18:18:00 -
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Considering your "glorious contribution" to Amarr Victor, I expected your war journal to be much, much shorter.
Oh, and I was sorry to hear that your holoplayer was damaged recently. You know, they should put a warning label on them: "Warning: Erotic holograms are NOT interactive. Personal injury or damage to equipment may result."
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Jasmine Constantine
Gallente
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 18:21:00 -
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I for one am glad to see our enemies taking a leaf from our book and authoring their own war diary. It allows the neutral public to read both sides of the campaign and make up their own minds from the balance of material and evidence presented. Good show! More of these please.
Star Fraction is recruiting
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Azador Kavian
Amarr
Paladin Imperium
Curatores Veritatis Alliance
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Posted - 2007.04.09 18:23:00 -
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An excellent report. It is a breath of fresh air to see a solid, clear, military-style battle-report than one of those laughably fabricated Star-Fraction "War Diaries." Then again, they should not be taken seriously, as Diaries are usually attributed to young girls writing on their own fantasies - a fitting description for Jasmine Constantine's view of the war.
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Pezzle
Amarr
Imperial Dreams
Curatores Veritatis Alliance
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Posted - 2007.04.09 18:23:00 -
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It pleases me that my friends continue to do the good work of the Empire. Remain steadfast, your toil serves as a shining and selfless example.
Amusing that your enemies are already sputtering with anger over this release.
Amarr Victor!
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Atandros
Gallente
Tabula Rasa Systems
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 18:39:00 -
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Originally by: Merdaneth
During the first phase of the war PIE has lost 12 battleships to Star Fraction pilots while destroying 6 in return. This discrepancy of battleship losses is countered by the destruction of 5 Star Fraction Heavy Assault Cruisers against zero such losses from PIE, three SF Recon ships were reduced to scrap against two such losses from PIE and two SF Command Ships were annihilated against only one such loss from PIE. Note that these figures have been compiled by using data from the public war terminals of Star Fraction to avoid any subsequent debate about their validity.
In the first place, this isn't even entirely true (PIE only participated in the destruction of four SF HACs instead of five, although a fifth one was destroyed by other loyalist forces) and, secondly, posting the isolated combat records of a single entity is disingenuous nonsense since all the loyalist forces involved fly and operate together.
I'm not surprised in the slightest by outright lies coming from you though.
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Merdaneth
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.09 19:29:00 -
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Originally by: Atandros
I'm not surprised in the slightest by outright lies coming from you though.
Mr. Atandros, you are absolutely correct. I apologize for the mistake, I'll make an immediate correction.
I would appreciate a similar apology from you concerning your uncalled for generalizations of my character.
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Merdaneth
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.09 19:45:00 -
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Originally by: Ituralde
Enjoy the next week, dog.
Mr. Ituralde, you seem very agitated, why?
Does losing two Armageddon class battleships (one third of the battleship loss of the SF) anything to do with it?
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Ituralde
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 20:31:00 -
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Not at all.
Those battleships served me quite well and there are more where they came from. They fell valiantly, each going down fighting and taking down far more vessels before doing so than any of your pilots can individually claim this war. By a quite significant margin more than you.
If you mean to doubt my skills as a pilot, we can arrange a duel and I will happily face any Loyalist champion with their own ships.
Of course, you have 'Rules of Engagement' that prevent you from defending your honor as such.
So, why do I seem bitter? Simple enough. You are a disgusting mockery of an organization that corrupts the minds of the innocent and attempts to enforce regressive policy. You are a scourge that needs to be burned from the galaxy and I will keep doing so, no matter the cost. There is not a soul on any of my crews that feels different.
Keep it coming, 'Praetorians'.
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Fear is the mind-killer.
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Kaiso Ohad
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.09 20:49:00 -
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Originally by: Ituralde
You are a disgusting mockery of an organization that corrupts the minds of the innocent and attempts to enforce regressive policy.
Save your breath, worm. I have no doubt that those, who mock your ridiculous campaign by granting you docking rights at stations in Amarr, have just as much faith in PIE emerging victorious and stronger than ever in the end as I do.
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Atandros
Gallente
Tabula Rasa Systems
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 21:51:00 -
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Originally by: Merdaneth
Originally by: Atandros
I'm not surprised in the slightest by outright lies coming from you though.
Mr. Atandros, you are absolutely correct. I apologize for the mistake, I'll make an immediate correction.
I would appreciate a similar apology from you concerning your uncalled for generalizations of my character.
Considering the sprinkling of lies throughout your war diary (such as "many SF pilots have been observed to show hesistance or outright refusal to engage PIE forces when numbers are equal unless senior SF commanders are present to press them into battle", to name one blatant example), I can, at best, call you an amoral snake who doesn't lie boldly and brazenly about everything only because attempts at manipulation are easier when facilitated by truth-twisting, omission, ambiguity, unsupported assertions and spreads of smaller lies instead.
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Merdaneth
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.09 22:13:00 -
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Originally by: Atandros
Considering the sprinkling of lies throughout your war diary (such as "many SF pilots have been observed to show hesistance or outright refusal to engage PIE forces when numbers are equal unless senior SF commanders are present to press them into battle", to name one blatant example), I can, at best, call you an amoral snake who doesn't lie boldly and brazenly about everything only because attempts at manipulation are easier when facilitated by truth-twisting, omission, ambiguity, unsupported assertions and spreads of smaller lies instead.
Mr. Atandros,
I have only reported what I have seen myself. If the idea offends you, that is hardly my fault. I do not lie.
As for your rather long-winded answer: a simple 'no' would have sufficed. Your Cosmopolite impressions are a bit lacking in character. If you ask me, you would be better off by sticking to what you are good at (shooting your guns) than trying to pass yourself off as an intellectual.
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Jasmine Constantine
Gallente
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 22:25:00 -
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Originally by: Merdaneth
If you ask me, you would be better off by sticking to what you are good at (shooting your guns)
You know I think he's trying to get into your pants Atandros 
Star Fraction is recruiting
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Merdaneth
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.09 22:31:00 -
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Originally by: Ituralde
Those battleships served me quite well and there are more where they came from. They fell valiantly, each going down fighting
Mr. Ituralde, I did not know valor was an important value to you. Perhaps there's a bit of the old Amarr upbringing left in you yet?
Originally by: Ituralde
If you mean to doubt my skills as a pilot, we can arrange a duel and I will happily face any Loyalist champion with their own ships.
I baffled where you got the idea that I doubt your skill as a pilot. Even the most skilled pilot can lose battleships. The one thing I doubt about you is your proficiency at being a moral and upstanding human being.
Originally by: Ituralde
So, why do I seem bitter? Simple enough. You are a disgusting mockery of an organization that corrupts the minds of the innocent and attempts to enforce regressive policy. You are a scourge that needs to be burned from the galaxy and I will keep doing so, no matter the cost.
Your fall from faith has cost you more than your realize Ituralde. I have similar feelings about Star Fraction, but I don't feel bitter about this. And I certainly won't fight you *no matter what the cost*, my honor, my faith, my empire, my soul, I would not give them up even if it meant the total eradication of Star Fraction. It makes me sad that you will pay such a price, and probably already have done so.
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Ituralde
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.09 22:44:00 -
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Ive discussed faith with PIE before, and I am quite sure our differences are quite irreconcilable. You will eventually see who is in the right, though. Senile men have no right to determine how others are supposed to think.
Yes, I have a good deal of my own upbringing in my nature, however if PIE are exemplary of the modern Imperial ideal I am all the more glad I left it behind.
Come, let us finish this in space.
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Fear is the mind-killer.
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Anatolius
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.10 00:53:00 -
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Originally by: Ituralde
Senile men have no right to determine how others are supposed to think.
I agree entirely. It's why I pointedly ignore ramblings from the likes of The Cosmopolite and Jasmine Constantine.
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Ituralde
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.10 04:35:00 -
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I daresay you look older than Cosmo yourself and Jasmine most certainly isn't a man.
Propoganda is one thing but it doesn't do to be offensively stupid.
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Fear is the mind-killer.
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Nomakai Delateriel
Amarr
A Better Future
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Posted - 2007.04.10 05:57:00 -
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Originally by: Ituralde
I daresay you look older than Cosmo yourself and Jasmine most certainly isn't a man.
Propoganda is one thing but it doesn't do to be offensively stupid.
While most can agree that Jasmine indeed isn't a man (though you can never be sure with these gallente) senility has little to do with age beyond a weak causal connection.
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Ituralde
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.10 06:34:00 -
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Only an utter moron would think Cosmo to be senile. Much less Jasmine Constantine.
Go back into your hole, worm.
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Nomakai Delateriel
Amarr
A Better Future
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Posted - 2007.04.10 10:51:00 -
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Originally by: Ituralde
Only an utter moron would think Cosmo to be senile. Much less Jasmine Constantine.
Go back into your hole, worm.
And only a moron would think that the Emperor, Theological council or the Heirs are senile. Infact it's much more likely that Cosmopolitan and Jasmine are senile than that the Theological council and Heirs are.
Jasmine and Constantine are after all but leaders of less than 100 pod-pilots and the crews they employ, while the heirs and theological council have shown themselves (by merely attaining the position they hold. In the Amarr empire you're never born to a position of importance, you have to earn it) to be among the sharpest minds of an empire of billions.
So I can, with justification, return your insult. Go back to the hole you came from worm. Your "every man a warrior" mentality might have worked in the barbaric syndicate (or where ever you come from) but it has no use and no place in civilized territories. Not in the Empire or any other place where morality is more than having an opinion and a gun.
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Nekumi
Caldari
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.10 10:57:00 -
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Although I disagree on many points, find others simply illogical I am glad to see this report, Merdaneth. I hope more will follow.
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Madelchai
Gallente
Jericho Fraction
The Star Fraction
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Posted - 2007.04.10 11:16:00 -
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Originally by: Merdaneth
The clear victory [ ] was dishonored by Star Fraction pilots who docked and then returned with new hulls as elements of the loyalist fleet were still collecting their rightful spoils of victory from the floating debris.
So... bringing a second ship into a fight is "wrong," huh?
All battles are supposed to be treated as multiple ship duels then according to you?
And here I thought duels of any sort were against your RoE. Interesting.
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Tyr Cloudstone
Gallente
Phoenix Wing
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Posted - 2007.04.10 11:37:00 -
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A very good report. and a good deal easier on the eyes than it's counterpart. I will watch the developments here with interest. Thank you Merdaneth for providing me with the opportunity.
Tyr Cloudstone
LCDR, Phoenix Wing
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Kra RA
Gallente
The Aegis Militia
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Posted - 2007.04.10 11:47:00 -
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You did surprise me, Nekumi.
Hope to see you on field.
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Merdaneth
Amarr
PIE Inc.
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Posted - 2007.04.10 12:14:00 -
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Edited by: Merdaneth on 10/04/2007 12:10:25
Originally by: Madelchai
So... bringing a second ship into a fight is "wrong," huh?
All battles are supposed to be treated as multiple ship duels then according to you?
And here I thought duels of any sort were against your RoE. Interesting.
Mr. Madelchai, I propose you take a lesson in logic from The Cosmopolite and one in assumptions from Nekumi.
Being dishonorable is simply that, dishonorable. If you are a peon, there is really nothing 'wrong' with that. Explaining the intricacies of honor, duty and sacrifice to an immoral heathen as yourself on a public channel would be a waste of my time.
It has become clear to me now that the particular battle in Amarr you are referring to has thoroughly shaken Star Fraction confidence. Ms. Constantine has devoted no less than seven lengthy paragraphs in her diary to the aftermath of the battle (in which only 2 ships were lost) while treating the actual battle itself (where more than a dozen ships were lost) with one small paragraph.
As an Amarr I am familiar with the concept of shame, and it seems ms. Constantine did her utmost best to hide hers behind a cascade of words, as you are trying to do now by ridiculing my interpretation of said battle. Just accept your shame mr. Madelchai, we are all fallible beings in the face of God.
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