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edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
110
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Posted - 2017.01.26 21:33:43 -
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On behalf of major Alliances within the Amarr militia, representing a majority of militia offensive actions, within a few hours:
OPERATION RECLAIM AUGA IS LIVE.
Whatever disagreements theologically, now is the time for all who believe in the Amarr faith to stand together.
God be with us all.
An announcement video has been prepared for our Warriors and foes alike to bolster faith, and sow fear equally. It has been constructed in the "DNG" style, a cultural influence that lingers still within the militia.
It can be found here:
#RECLAIMAUGA |

Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1109
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Posted - 2017.01.26 21:38:54 -
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Ah, the dignity and maturity of the Amarrian forces never cease to amaze. PIE certainly surrounds themselves with fine allies. "Victor Amarr" indeed. |

Merchant Rova
Pathway to the Next
181
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Posted - 2017.01.26 21:39:46 -
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I, like, totally remember when militia's were relevant.
The pendulum swings, yada yada, etc etc.
Glory to Bob
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Tyrukko Sakala
Guri Raiders
8
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Posted - 2017.01.26 21:43:49 -
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You'd think with this being 'official' that they'd find a better spokesman. |

Gaven Lok'ri
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
522
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Posted - 2017.01.26 21:47:21 -
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Mizhara Del'thul wrote:Ah, the dignity and maturity of the Amarrian forces never cease to amaze. PIE certainly surrounds themselves with fine allies. "Victor Amarr" indeed.
Edeity is not and will never be our ally, Mizhara.
Admiral of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Holder. Vassal of the Emperor Family.
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edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
110
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Posted - 2017.01.26 21:55:15 -
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For clarity and defense of "honour" of those who seem to get dogmatic panties in bunches, my representation here is only on behalf of the military planning and execution of this action and in no way represents a shift of warming relations with narrow minded pedants.
I sincerely hope they can focus on the issues of import here today, rather than their petty, ineffectively prosecuted grievances. |

Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1109
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Posted - 2017.01.26 21:56:46 -
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@Gaven: You keep saying that but there's plenty of documentation that in practice, this is not true. Spirits below, I could probably find combat records of it in my own feeds if I could be arsed going through all those documents. |

Valerie Valate
Church of The Crimson Saviour Sani-Sabik
1918
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Posted - 2017.01.26 23:17:55 -
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I, too, judge all of a disorganised horde which can be freely joined by just about anyone, by selective examples of particular behaviour that I wish to criticise, for truly, this does make straw-manning hilariously easy to do.
I didn't care for the music.
Or the visuals.
Altogether, it was not the greatest propaganda broadcast that I have observed. In my opinion.
But not the worst.
So there's that, I guess.
Doctor V. Valate, Professor of Archaeology at Kaztropolis Imperial University.
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Pieter Tuulinen
Tyrathlion Interstellar Rote Kapelle
7016
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Posted - 2017.01.27 00:10:16 -
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Merchant Rova wrote:I, like, totally remember when militia's were relevant.
The pendulum swings, yada yada, etc etc.
They're as relevant as anyone else, to be honest...
Unless you think Spaec Warz in uncolonised space are terribly important?
For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead
in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a
hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.
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Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1110
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Posted - 2017.01.27 00:23:49 -
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Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Merchant Rova wrote:I, like, totally remember when militia's were relevant.
The pendulum swings, yada yada, etc etc. They're as relevant as anyone else, to be honest... Unless you think Spaec Warz in uncolonised space are terribly important?
While I agree with the general sentiment (that the wars we wage have no real effect on the actual people of the cluster barring our crews) it'd be disingenuous to pretend that the Pendulum Wars can be compared to the stakes out in nullsec. Unless of course you've found a way for Pendulum Wars to provide the wealth and resources to build and proliferate Titans and Supercarriers, and so on.
In terms of bloodshed alone you're comparing a bucket to an ocean.
It doesn't matter whether you're in the Pendulum Wars, if you're staking a claim to a nullsec region or just doing mercenary work for those powers, the only effect you really have is on yourself and other capsuleers. This is true. However, there's the question of intent and motivation. You're not going to find many out in null pretending they're "fighting for the Empire" or "fighting for the Tribes" or whatever, while in reality having no impact at all. They fight for something that is actually tangible. Space, wealth, resources and so on.
In the Pendulum War, you're shedding blood over pretense and pretend.
No, to New Eden it's may not be terribly important, but there's no denying it is both more honest and more impactful overall than the damn bloodsport distraction of the militias. |

Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
1746
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Posted - 2017.01.27 00:29:12 -
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Okay. |

edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
110
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Posted - 2017.01.27 00:30:00 -
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Mizhara Del'thul wrote:
No, to New Eden it's may not be terribly important, but there's no denying it is both more honest and more impactful overall than the damn bloodsport distraction of the militias.
As tiresomely common a view as it is low in aspiration.
To the enlightened wealth is meaningless. A soul, shaped by experience, choice and conviction is the only real tangible value. But I suspect you would not understand and find meaning in sizes of wallets, spaceships and other compensations for the shrivelled limp meaninglessness of your existence. |

Tyrel Toov
Non-Hostile Target
912
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Posted - 2017.01.27 04:55:25 -
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Do you OpSEC bro?
I want to paint my ship Periwinkle.
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edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
110
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Posted - 2017.01.27 07:06:39 -
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Tyrel Toov wrote:Do you OpSEC bro?
This was a preplanned weeks in advance announcement. If you do know about things like strategies, this is the going overt bit. |

Anabella Rella
Gradient Electus Matari
2406
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Posted - 2017.01.27 08:33:38 -
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Yawn.
When the world is running down, you make the best of what's still around.
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Agiri Falken
State War Academy Caldari State
231
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Posted - 2017.01.27 11:47:15 -
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Posting mission relevant information on a public board...
Good job...
Yeah...
*Snerk* |

ValentinaDLM
Khushakor Clan Of Questionable Repute
908
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Posted - 2017.01.27 17:00:13 -
[17] - Quote
With over double the number of active pilots, I am sure this will go down as one of the hardest fought off timezone plexing fests in milita history. There might be a few good fights, but I am highly skeptical of it, either way I wouldn't let it get in the way of ego, as that seems to be the natural order of things. |

Nameira Vanis-Tor
Hoplite Brigade Ushra'Khan
375
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Posted - 2017.01.27 18:07:56 -
[18] - Quote
I wait for 2 months and you make your announcement when I'm not combat capable for 24 hours how unhelpful.
Don't worry I will be there to bankrupt your insurers shortly... |

Pieter Tuulinen
Tyrathlion Interstellar Rote Kapelle
7018
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Posted - 2017.01.27 19:28:01 -
[19] - Quote
Agiri Falken wrote:Posting mission relevant information on a public board...
Good job...
Yeah...
*Snerk*
I suppose it counts double if they actually pull it off, though.
For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead
in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a
hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.
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Gaven Lok'ri
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
524
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Posted - 2017.01.27 21:12:16 -
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Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Agiri Falken wrote:Posting mission relevant information on a public board...
Good job...
Yeah...
*Snerk* I suppose it counts double if they actually pull it off, though.
Well, it's not a surprise to anyone familiar with the current state of the war. So the announcement doesn't really hurt anything operationally. Still, you know how Blood Raiders are, they cannot pass up a chance to make themselves seem important.
And Mizhara, just because he happens to shoot the same targets as we do from time to time does not mean that we are allies by any reasonable definition of the word. We go out of our way to avoid it, but the warzone is not a large place. The enemy of my enemy can still be my enemy.
Admiral of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Holder. Vassal of the Emperor Family.
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edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
112
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Posted - 2017.01.27 21:16:01 -
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Gaven Lok'ri wrote: The enemy of my enemy can still be my enemy.
Now that is NOT what we were saying over beers!!!! LOL! |

Aldrith Shutaq
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
1785
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Posted - 2017.01.27 21:50:44 -
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When the hell did you have a beer with Admiral Lok'ri, and why wasn't I invited? I am PIE's social event honor killer, I should have been informed so that I might fulfill my duty.
Aldrith Ter'neth Shutaq Newelle
Fleet Captain of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Lord Consort of House Sarum
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Pieter Tuulinen
Tyrathlion Interstellar Rote Kapelle
7021
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Posted - 2017.01.27 22:00:32 -
[23] - Quote
Mizhara Del'thul wrote:Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Merchant Rova wrote:I, like, totally remember when militia's were relevant.
The pendulum swings, yada yada, etc etc. They're as relevant as anyone else, to be honest... Unless you think Spaec Warz in uncolonised space are terribly important? While I agree with the general sentiment (that the wars we wage have no real effect on the actual people of the cluster barring our crews) it'd be disingenuous to pretend that the Pendulum Wars can be compared to the stakes out in nullsec. Unless of course you've found a way for Pendulum Wars to provide the wealth and resources to build and proliferate Titans and Supercarriers, and so on. In terms of bloodshed alone you're comparing a bucket to an ocean. It doesn't matter whether you're in the Pendulum Wars, if you're staking a claim to a nullsec region or just doing mercenary work for those powers, the only effect you really have is on yourself and other capsuleers. This is true. However, there's the question of intent and motivation. You're not going to find many out in null pretending they're "fighting for the Empire" or "fighting for the Tribes" or whatever, while in reality having no impact at all. They fight for something that is actually tangible. Space, wealth, resources and so on. In the Pendulum War, you're shedding blood over pretense and pretend. No, to New Eden it's may not be terribly important, but there's no denying it is both more honest and more impactful overall than the damn bloodsport distraction of the militias. Edit: Yes I know some nullseccers like to pretend they are actual nations and so on. In my experience they're very rare.
I'm not going to pretend that the stakes aren't higher for the participants Miz, but I would say that pretty much the only time that your average nullseccer has ANY impact on the wider cluster is when they come back to the Core territories to be... playful... for whatever reason.
Most Nullseccers are shedding blood for corporate masters who will reap the real benefits of their efforts, driving immense economies that they will play little active part in and for reasons that are almost never as they appear. Most Militia pilots are shedding blood for corporate masters who will reap the real benefits of their efforts, driving immense economies that they will play little active part in and for reasons that are almost never as they appear.
I promise. To the vast majority of sentient life, nullseccers are just militia pilots with a couple of extra noughts.
Outside Capsuleer society neither of them have much real impact. And before someone makes the 'prices are set by nullsec blocs' argument - those prices don't affect the cost of a ton of Ammarian wheat or a kiloliter of Caldari vodka to your average prole. The number of people in the market for a T3 Combat Battlecruiser is very small, when expressed as a percentage of the total population.
For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead
in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a
hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.
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Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1113
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Posted - 2017.01.27 22:06:02 -
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Gaven Lok'ri wrote:And Mizhara, just because he happens to shoot the same targets as we do from time to time does not mean that we are allies by any reasonable definition of the word. We go out of our way to avoid it, but the warzone is not a large place. The enemy of my enemy can still be my enemy.
Of course. I am not unsympathetic to your predicament, as there are parallels in every Pendulum War faction. One of the reasons I personally left was because there simply is no will to reject undesirables like that, be they known Sansha associates or in your case Blooders. However, I still do question your priorities.
Is the end you seek truly justifying the means you use to achieve it? The Pendulum War has no real effect on either of our nations, this is well known. At best, it's a place where you can achieve one thing: Setting an example to follow and provide inspiration to the baseliners that actually can affect things in our nations.
So the question then becomes, is setting the example that tolerating, accepting and at times even flying with undesirables - be they Blooder, Sansha, or whatever else - even within your own borders where these people are supposedly an outright enemy of your people truly worth such pitiful gains as imaginary flags on a bloodsport scoreboard?
What would set the greatest example for your people?
Of course, I know you don't have the means to successfully fight them. They'd crush you like an insect in any stand-up engagement simply with sheer numbers. It still begs the question then, if it isn't still worth it in order to keep certain principles rather than abandoning them in favor of an easier path where you're not burdened by principle and honor.
Not that I should really be expecting something like that. It's not like any of the other factions in the Pendulum War has any standards in that regard either, so it's not like you're not clearing the bar set by all the others. |

Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1113
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Posted - 2017.01.27 22:10:22 -
[25] - Quote
@Pieter: Pretty much my point, yes. The real differences lie in that nullsec 'militias' tend to benefit personally from the conflicts far more than the pendulum war participants, simply through far better organizational perks and getting (and losing at times) profitable space and assets to exploit. Which makes the stakes, risks and benefits an order of magnitude greater out in null.
To the baseliners? Neither matter much at all. It almost boggles the mind how skillfully and effectively we capsuleers have been cut off from actually mattering sod all to the people we ostensibly claim loyalty to. |

edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
112
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Posted - 2017.01.27 22:39:40 -
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Aldrith Shutaq wrote:When the hell did you have a beer with Admiral Lok'ri, and why wasn't I invited? I am PIE's social event honor killer, I should have been informed so that I might fulfill my duty.
....awkward.... |

Ashlar Vellum
Esquire Armaments
363
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Posted - 2017.01.28 00:25:10 -
[27] - Quote
Aldrith Shutaq wrote:When the hell did you have a beer with Admiral Lok'ri, and why wasn't I invited? I am PIE's social event honor killer, I should have been informed so that I might fulfill my duty. To the beat of the rhythm of the night, until the morning light. Forgetting about the worries on your mind, you can leave them all behind. To the beat of the rhythm of the night.
Obviously ... -.-
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Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1114
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Posted - 2017.01.28 03:07:05 -
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I hear through the grapevine that this siege isn't going too well. It's just the opening act I'm sure, but so far the 24th is taking two losses for every win, both ship and ISK wise.
... awkward. |

Tsao Aubbes
Imperial Mining Incorporated Brothers of Tangra
45
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Posted - 2017.01.28 03:53:01 -
[29] - Quote
I.. don't like to get involved in politics, but.. that is kinda awkward, if true...
Drone Region Resident
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Kolodi Ramal
Sanxing
315
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Posted - 2017.01.28 09:19:26 -
[30] - Quote
It's not like the crews in nullsec and the militias are somehow disconnected from the rest of the baseliner population. Who doesn't know somebody who knew somebody who worked shipside and died? These years, when you're a baseliner, you can't go a day browsing galnet without seeing a crew recruitment ad or an education package that leads to a crew tour through contract. On top of that, recruiters for both local rat crews and capsuleer crew pools show up in person in a lot of towns to hard-sell. It's not a dead clone or two floating around in space after a fight that makes the pendulum war a bloodsport. I don't know if it's different in the State and Empire, but in the Republic and Federation there are a lot of things we can change about how our crews are recruited, managed, and compensated, if we choose to. There are some legal limits to mitigate possible damage to planetary economies, but those laws are themselves more limited in scope than they might seem. And then there are the choices we make in space: whether to fly a Gallente ship or not; whether to take a crew on your frigate or accept the hazards of going without; whether to get in CreoDron's good books or ORE's and negotiate for access to experimental automation upgrades; what engagements to get into; what you're willing to risk lives for. But of course it's easier to forget anything past your in-pod Neocom exists. |

Valerie Valate
Church of The Crimson Saviour Sani-Sabik
1928
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Posted - 2017.01.28 10:46:04 -
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I am quite sure, that should Aldrith and Admiral Lok'ri be of the opinion that PIE should withdraw from the militia, that persons such as Mizhara would LOUDLY and REPEATEDLY use that as a stick to beat PIE with.
"Lo, the Praetorians have no principles and refuse to fight for Holy Amarr. Truly the golden fleet is nought but paint." etc. etc. etc.
Because, as the IGS shows, LOUDLY and REPEATEDLY beating the proverbial dead horse with a stick, never, ever, gets old.
Why, we've been beating the same dead horses so long, we've ground the bones to dust.
And yet, we still beat them ! With a stick that has surely worn down to a nub by now.
Doctor V. Valate, Professor of Archaeology at Kaztropolis Imperial University.
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Agiri Falken
State War Academy Caldari State
236
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Posted - 2017.01.28 13:09:40 -
[32] - Quote
Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Agiri Falken wrote:Posting mission relevant information on a public board...
Good job...
Yeah...
*Snerk* I suppose it counts double if they actually pull it off, though. Double WHAT, is the question, kirjuun. |

Saya Ishikari
Akagi Initiative Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
457
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Posted - 2017.01.28 13:14:39 -
[33] - Quote
Kolodi Ramal wrote:It's not like the crews in nullsec and the militias are somehow disconnected from the rest of the baseliner population. Who doesn't know somebody who knew somebody who worked shipside and died? These years, when you're a baseliner, you can't go a day browsing galnet without seeing a crew recruitment ad or an education package that leads to a crew tour through contract. On top of that, recruiters for both local rat crews and capsuleer crew pools show up in person in a lot of towns to hard-sell. It's not a dead clone or two floating around in space after a fight that makes the pendulum war a bloodsport. I don't know if it's different in the State and Empire, but in the Republic and Federation there are a lot of things we can change about how our crews are recruited, managed, and compensated, if we choose to. There are some legal limits to mitigate possible damage to planetary economies, but those laws are themselves more limited in scope than they might seem. And then there are the choices we make in space: whether to fly a Gallente ship or not; whether to take a crew on your frigate or accept the hazards of going without; whether to get in CreoDron's good books or ORE's and negotiate for access to experimental automation upgrades; what engagements to get into; what you're willing to risk lives for. But of course it's easier to forget anything past your in-pod Neocom exists. The short answer is; The militia is entirely voluntary, to the best of my knowledge. Anyone who knows differently, feel free to correct me.
"At the end of it all, we have only what we've left in our wake to be remembered by." -Kyoko Ishikari, YC 95 - YC 117
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Nick Bete
The Scope Gallente Federation
514
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Posted - 2017.01.28 19:35:26 -
[34] - Quote
Valerie Valate wrote:Her usual schtick. You're one to talk. |

Valerie Valate
Church of The Crimson Saviour Sani-Sabik
1931
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Posted - 2017.01.28 19:40:12 -
[35] - Quote
Nick Bete wrote:Valerie Valate wrote:Her usual schtick. You're one to talk.
No u.
Doctor V. Valate, Professor of Archaeology at Kaztropolis Imperial University.
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Gaven Lok'ri
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
526
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Posted - 2017.01.28 20:25:36 -
[36] - Quote
If you had ever had the pleasure of sharing my company, you would know that beer would not have been on the table.
I do hope I get a chance to kill you, Blood Raider.
Admiral of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Holder. Vassal of the Emperor Family.
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Kolodi Ramal
Sanxing
319
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Posted - 2017.01.28 21:28:21 -
[37] - Quote
Saya Ishikari wrote:The short answer is; The militia is entirely voluntary, to the best of my knowledge. Anyone who knows differently, feel free to correct me. It's also easier to say that instead of acknowledging that there's complexity in that "voluntary." |

Saya Ishikari
Akagi Initiative Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
462
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Posted - 2017.01.28 23:03:57 -
[38] - Quote
Kolodi Ramal wrote:Saya Ishikari wrote:The short answer is; The militia is entirely voluntary, to the best of my knowledge. Anyone who knows differently, feel free to correct me. It's also easier to say that instead of acknowledging that there's complexity in that "voluntary." I could say the exact same for a Federal Navy recruitment contract, Kolodi, and it would mean just as little in terms of meaningful exchange. Of course there's complexity. It's a legal agreement, same as any military or paramilitary organization.
I'll just cut to the chase, since my patience is limited nowadays...
Are you actually looking for a fruitful exchange? Or trying for a cheap shot? It feels like the latter, and I don't appreciate it.
"At the end of it all, we have only what we've left in our wake to be remembered by." -Kyoko Ishikari, YC 95 - YC 117
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Kolodi Ramal
Sanxing
320
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Posted - 2017.01.29 00:49:09 -
[39] - Quote
Saya Ishikari wrote:Kolodi Ramal wrote:Saya Ishikari wrote:The short answer is; The militia is entirely voluntary, to the best of my knowledge. Anyone who knows differently, feel free to correct me. It's also easier to say that instead of acknowledging that there's complexity in that "voluntary." I could say the exact same for a Federal Navy recruitment contract, Kolodi, and it would mean just as little in terms of meaningful exchange. Of course there's complexity. It's a legal agreement, same as any military or paramilitary organization. I'll just cut to the chase, since my patience is limited nowadays... Are you actually looking for a fruitful exchange? Or trying for a cheap shot? It feels like the latter, and I don't appreciate it. Oh. Sorry, I actually was talking about all crew recruitment: Republic, Fed, State, Empire, pirates, and capsuleers. |

Saya Ishikari
Akagi Initiative Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
462
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Posted - 2017.01.29 01:36:20 -
[40] - Quote
Kolodi Ramal wrote:Saya Ishikari wrote:Kolodi Ramal wrote:Saya Ishikari wrote:The short answer is; The militia is entirely voluntary, to the best of my knowledge. Anyone who knows differently, feel free to correct me. It's also easier to say that instead of acknowledging that there's complexity in that "voluntary." I could say the exact same for a Federal Navy recruitment contract, Kolodi, and it would mean just as little in terms of meaningful exchange. Of course there's complexity. It's a legal agreement, same as any military or paramilitary organization. I'll just cut to the chase, since my patience is limited nowadays... Are you actually looking for a fruitful exchange? Or trying for a cheap shot? It feels like the latter, and I don't appreciate it. Oh. Sorry, I actually was talking about all crew recruitment: Republic, Fed, State, Empire, pirates, and capsuleers. Ah, that makes more sense. My apologies, then.
"At the end of it all, we have only what we've left in our wake to be remembered by." -Kyoko Ishikari, YC 95 - YC 117
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Pieter Tuulinen
Tyrathlion Interstellar Rote Kapelle
7029
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Posted - 2017.01.29 05:40:25 -
[41] - Quote
Kolodi Ramal wrote:Saya Ishikari wrote:The short answer is; The militia is entirely voluntary, to the best of my knowledge. Anyone who knows differently, feel free to correct me. It's also easier to say that instead of acknowledging that there's complexity in that "voluntary."
Well, I always got my crews from Mama-K directly. Still do, for that matter - it's just that the recruitment pitch has changed from "Join and murder evil Gallente invader scum" to "Join and murder evil Alien invader scum". Capsuleers are always going to get respondents to their adds - even freaks like Nauplius - simply because the damn money is so good. I sweetened the deal by paying benefits, insurances and other gratuities and salaries in isk - accepted everywhere - and paying out to kin in the event of death. No questions asked.
I've been running the same deal long enough that I get pretty good recruits, now. Most of 'em are volunteers in the sense that they signed up to make themselves a pot of gold. Some of them, I'm sure, are volunteers in the sense that they were voluntold that unless they signed up for the Capsuleer crew program, they might well be losing their jobs due to some sort of heinous screw up. No matter. I don't even unseal that part of the file - I just run them through my HR program and make sure they're full psychologically evaluated before I let them near a duty station.
If they break while I have 'em, then I do what I can to fix 'em and then I retire them. If they were broken before they got to me, then me and a couple of big Civire lads have a word with the recruiter via a length of metal piping. That's passing me goods that are unfit for the intended purpose and I treat it like any supplier breach of contract.
Are they volunteers? Really? I get my share of people that owe nasty sorts a lot of money. I get my share of people looking to forget a past error. I get my share of people who are out here because they have a sick wife or a sick kid or because their family had a grevious reversal of fortune. Does that make those people leveraged employees? No more than I'm leveraged - I've got a wife and kid to support. I've got employees who rely on me. I've got friends and comrades who need me.
For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead
in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a
hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.
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Diana Kim
State Protectorate Caldari State
3020
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Posted - 2017.01.29 14:42:42 -
[42] - Quote
Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Kolodi Ramal wrote:Saya Ishikari wrote:The short answer is; The militia is entirely voluntary, to the best of my knowledge. Anyone who knows differently, feel free to correct me. It's also easier to say that instead of acknowledging that there's complexity in that "voluntary." Well, I always got my crews from Mama-K directly. Still do, for that matter - it's just that the recruitment pitch has changed from "Join and murder evil Gallente invader scum" to "Join and murder evil Alien invader scum". Mr. Tuulinen, I could only recommend to switch from Ufology broadcast channels to Caldari State news networks, then I will guarantee you will stop seeing latter and resume watching former.
Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.
In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.
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Kolodi Ramal
Sanxing
321
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Posted - 2017.01.29 19:33:03 -
[43] - Quote
Interesting stuff, Mr. Tuulinen. Thanks for the perspective.
Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Are they volunteers? Really? I get my share of people that owe nasty sorts a lot of money. I get my share of people looking to forget a past error. I get my share of people who are out here because they have a sick wife or a sick kid or because their family had a grevious reversal of fortune. Does that make those people leveraged employees? No more than I'm leveraged - I've got a wife and kid to support. I've got employees who rely on me. I've got friends and comrades who need me. You're a capsuleer. You're already hugely wealthy and you're not risking your life. Those three facts you listed at the end don't put you on equal footing with any of those types you listed above. |

Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
2253
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Posted - 2017.01.30 08:10:26 -
[44] - Quote
So, how is the operation to reclaim Auga going? Not to get the thread back on track, but it seems that we still control it....
A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
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edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
120
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Posted - 2017.01.30 10:27:57 -
[45] - Quote
Thirty brave Matari Warriors held back the unstoppable Amarr religious fanatics equipped only with Firetails.
The outcome has been the complete re-assertion of control of Auga by the Minmatar and a civil war within the Amarr ranks.
I hope this answers your question. |

Aldrith Shutaq
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
1793
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Posted - 2017.01.31 03:32:36 -
[46] - Quote
Just a brief update from someone who is not completely insane:
This heretic has had Local Is Primary declare war on the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris and Black Armada. I'm not entirely sure why (besides him being a heretical lunatic) but I do know we will be hunting the alliance mercilessly for as long as we can. Death to traitors.
No honor for the honorless, No mercy for the merciless.
Aldrith Ter'neth Shutaq Newelle
Fleet Captain of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Lord Consort of House Sarum
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Elmund Egivand
Federal Defense Union Gallente Federation
1950
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Posted - 2017.01.31 03:41:16 -
[47] - Quote
Aldrith Shutaq wrote:Just a brief update from someone who is not completely insane:
This heretic has had Local Is Primary declare war on the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris and Black Armada. I'm not entirely sure why (besides him being a heretical lunatic) but I do know we will be hunting the alliance mercilessly for as long as we can. Death to traitors.
No honor for the honorless, No mercy for the merciless.
Sounds like PIE's made a scapegoat for the failure to take Auga from 30 Firetails.
I personally don't think this is going to be a problem for PIE.
A Minmatar warship is like a rusting Beetle with 500 horsepower Cardillac engines in the rear, armour plating bolted to chassis and a M2 Browning stuck on top.
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Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1127
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Posted - 2017.01.31 03:55:41 -
[48] - Quote
Okay, I'll admit it. This finally got me to have a full holosuite, couple of comfy lounge chairs and an actual snack dispensary installed in my quarters so I can tune in to the bloodsport feeds while off contract.
There will be giant foam fingers and stuff. |

Aldrith Shutaq
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
1796
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Posted - 2017.01.31 03:57:01 -
[49] - Quote
Actually, we did not really take part in the brief 'offensive' for Auga edeity's pathetic machinations mustered. We are quite content as long as original Amarr territory is out of danger of being occupied. A more accurate statement would be the blooder has tried to make a scapegoat out of us.
Aldrith Ter'neth Shutaq Newelle
Fleet Captain of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Lord Consort of House Sarum
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Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1127
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Posted - 2017.01.31 04:01:34 -
[50] - Quote
You failed to join up and bring their ego the victory their bluster promised, like a good pet? Aldieboo, you terrible traitor etc etc. Or so I imagine their logic goes, at any rate.
I can't believe I am saying this, but this time I'm rooting for you guys. This cluster needs a better class of enemies. |

Aldrith Shutaq
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
1796
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Posted - 2017.01.31 04:03:47 -
[51] - Quote
Deep down inside, you were always rooting for us, Mizzy. You know we're cool.
Aldrith Ter'neth Shutaq Newelle
Fleet Captain of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Lord Consort of House Sarum
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Alex Hinkelmann
Ishukone-Raata Corporate Investment Bank Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
113
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Posted - 2017.01.31 04:11:10 -
[52] - Quote
I wish the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris a swift victory over such a destabilizing entity. While I find it doubtful, should you require anything from us we will provide for our long-standing allies.
I-RED Executor || Operation Grey Steel© Overseer || Syndicate Stability Initiative II©
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edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
120
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Posted - 2017.01.31 06:29:44 -
[53] - Quote
Alex Hinkelmann wrote:I wish the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris a swift victory over such a destabilizing entity. While I find it doubtful, should you require anything from us we will provide for our long-standing allies.
I would be impressed if they undocked. |

edeity
Holy Amarrian Battlemonk Local Is Primary
120
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Posted - 2017.01.31 06:34:04 -
[54] - Quote
To bring a little further clarity - the War declaration of my alliance on PIE was initiated from me. They are mean to me here in the IGS. It has nothing to do with Auga.
The war with Black Armada was not initiated by me, and is for completely different reasons which were announced elsewhere. It has a bit to do with Auga, but Auga being more the symptom rather than the cause.
I hope that helps improve the accuracy of your small petty ineffective slinging matches. |

John Revenent
Revenent Defence Corperation 404 Alliance Not Found
648
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Posted - 2017.01.31 06:45:14 -
[55] - Quote
edeity wrote:To bring a little further clarity - the War declaration of my alliance on PIE was initiated from me. They are mean to me here in the IGS. It has nothing to do with Auga.
The war with Black Armada was not initiated by me, and is for completely different reasons which were announced elsewhere. It has a bit to do with Auga, but Auga being more the symptom rather than the cause.
I hope that helps improve the accuracy of your small petty ineffective slinging matches.
Mean to you? I'm sure there are plenty of Blood Raider sympathizers that would be willing to hug you. Might lift your spirits.
"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned."
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Mizhara Del'thul
Coreli Corporation Mercenary Coalition
1127
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Posted - 2017.01.31 07:00:53 -
[56] - Quote
Aldieboo is such a meanie. Poor little bleeders. |

Pieter Tuulinen
Akagi Initiative Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
7043
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Posted - 2017.01.31 15:21:33 -
[57] - Quote
Diana Kim wrote:Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Kolodi Ramal wrote:Saya Ishikari wrote:The short answer is; The militia is entirely voluntary, to the best of my knowledge. Anyone who knows differently, feel free to correct me. It's also easier to say that instead of acknowledging that there's complexity in that "voluntary." Well, I always got my crews from Mama-K directly. Still do, for that matter - it's just that the recruitment pitch has changed from "Join and murder evil Gallente invader scum" to "Join and murder evil Alien invader scum". Mr. Tuulinen, I could only recommend to switch from Ufology broadcast channels to Caldari State news networks, then I will guarantee you will stop seeing latter and resume watching former.
The Drifter are as alien as anything we've ever encountered, Diana. Their technology is alien. Their motivations are alien. Their loyalties are alien. They have no language that we've discovered and no discovered home in known space.
Stand me next to an Amarr Holder, Matari Shaman, Gallente Senator - I guarantee you I can find points of kinship with all of these. But a Drifter? If they aren't alien they are the nearest damn thing that we've ever discovered to it.
For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead
in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a
hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.
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Gaven Lok'ri
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
527
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Posted - 2017.02.02 00:29:29 -
[58] - Quote
edeity wrote:the War declaration of my alliance on PIE was initiated from me.
As such, we have made this war mutual as we fully agree that the best form of communication between True Amarr and Blood Raiders comes in the form of lasers.
Admiral of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Holder. Vassal of the Emperor Family.
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Merchant Rova
Pathway to the Next
202
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Posted - 2017.02.02 00:42:49 -
[59] - Quote
Gaven Lok'ri wrote:edeity wrote:the War declaration of my alliance on PIE was initiated from me. As such, we have made this war mutual as we fully agree that the best form of communication between True Amarr and Blood Raiders comes in the form of lasers. Or blasters, bro, 'cause, like, blasters are totally better, dude.
Glory to Bob
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Gaven Lok'ri
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
530
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Posted - 2017.02.02 00:53:47 -
[60] - Quote
edeity wrote: I would be impressed if they undocked.
I would suggest that you be careful with such rhetoric. It has a way of backfiring.
Do give Tristan daCuhna my compliments for a pair of well fought destroyer engagements. It is truly a pity that he has decided to defend someone as truly damned as you are, Edeity.
Admiral of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade
Holder. Vassal of the Emperor Family.
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