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Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
739
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Posted - 2017.03.21 11:03:33 -
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It's been almost ten years since Malaetu Shakor stepped into office as the Republic's prime minister (later 'Sanmatar').
While more patient minds cautioned against it, many clans supported him, because he made them promises of new glory, of a full-out war at last, the final throwing off our shackles. At his inaugural speech, he seemed confirm their hopes: "Sons and daughters of Matar, make no mistake about it. [---] Let it be known from this day forth that we are a race of warriors, not slaves, and that we will fight to the last drop of blood for what we hold dear."
Almost a decade. Not slaves but warriors.
And what do we have to show for it?
Oh, we have fought the Militia wars. We have even won it, for a short while, and some of us have metal to show for it. But where was the push on from that victory? The Empire was in turmoil, we held the field, slaves were returning and turning into warriors, and then what? Causing a controversy with his choice of companion and attire?
I am sure the slaves rejoiced and complimented his bravery.
Where is our war, Sanmatar Shakor?
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Templar Thal Vadam
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
63
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:00:28 -
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Perhaps the leaders of our respective nations do not really desire a death toll in the hundreds of billions. That or they just make so much money from the milita wars that a real war is no longer fiscally profitable for any of the four Empires. |
Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
739
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:04:50 -
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Templar Thal Vadam wrote:Perhaps the leaders of our respective nations do not really desire a death toll in the hundreds of billions. This would be a fine argument, if the Sanmatar had not pretty much ran for office with the contrary opinion.
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Nauplius
Hoi Andrapodistai
749
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:11:12 -
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I too demand war. Total war. Titan doomsdays obliterating the atmospheres of core world planets. Gene-specific bioweapons. Fleets of Bestower slaver ships raining down on Pator and Luminaire. It matters little if the Chosen lose nine-tenths of the population if the enemy loses ten-tenths of theirs. Such will be the birth pangs of the Blood Age, and God will be glorified in it.
Even so, may the Blood Age come quickly. Amen. Amarr Victor. |
Utari Onzo
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
1619
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:35:04 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:Templar Thal Vadam wrote:Perhaps the leaders of our respective nations do not really desire a death toll in the hundreds of billions. This would be a fine argument, if the Sanmatar had not pretty much ran for office with the contrary opinion. Politicians say one thing to get into office, and do another when they get in. What a novel and new concept!
"Face the enemy as a solid wall
For faith is your armor
And through it, the enemy will find no breach
Wrap your arms around the enemy
For faith is your fire
And with it, burn away his evil"
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Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
739
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:36:38 -
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Utari Onzo wrote:Politicians say one thing to get into office, and do another when they get in. What a novel and new concept! So, your stance is, that since they do it anyway, we should not call them out on it?
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Utari Onzo
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
1619
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:40:39 -
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My stance is, is that it's a problem with the Republic's system of Governance, and therefore is your problem. Though I'm not sure how much it continues to be, or will continue to be.
I still think Thal has the right of it, neither side wants war as it pulls the Federation and the State into it as well. Whomever wins, pretty much every nation's common populace loses with a war on that scale.
"Face the enemy as a solid wall
For faith is your armor
And through it, the enemy will find no breach
Wrap your arms around the enemy
For faith is your fire
And with it, burn away his evil"
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Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
739
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:41:54 -
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Utari Onzo wrote:My stance is, is that it's a problem with the Republic's system of Governance, and therefore is your problem. On this, we are in complete agreement.
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Skyweir Kinnison
The Scope Gallente Federation
409
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:44:13 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:Templar Thal Vadam wrote:Perhaps the leaders of our respective nations do not really desire a death toll in the hundreds of billions. This would be a fine argument, if the Sanmatar had not pretty much ran for office with the contrary opinion.
I'm not sure one could describe his appointment as 'running for office.' He was, if I recall, 'elected' unopposed and with a very small turnout.
The Sanmatar appears to be a dictator, in the sense that he wields largely untrammelled power with the consent of a docile tribal oligarchy. If he changes his mind about policy, it is not put to the people for a mandate.
Obviously, as a democrat, I consider this an unsatisfactory approach to running the Republic. Nonetheless, the Minmatar as a whole seem to be comfortable with the arrangement (not speaking of the many who prefer representation here in the Federation as a matter of choice). If so, you can hardly be annoyed if he simply changes his mind about the realpolitik. Surely that sort of pragmatic and immediate decision making is one of the few strengths of dictatorship?
Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.
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Utari Onzo
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
1619
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:44:54 -
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Then this has been a productive conversation! I wish you luck in being the umpteenth* pilot to call for total war for the last decade or so.
*a completely scientific number I assure you.
"Face the enemy as a solid wall
For faith is your armor
And through it, the enemy will find no breach
Wrap your arms around the enemy
For faith is your fire
And with it, burn away his evil"
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Yuwei Sung
Federal Defense Union Gallente Federation
16
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:45:03 -
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I should imagine that Sanmatar Shakor took an earnest look at the fate of his peers, Executor Heth and Empress Sarum, and came to understand the fate of populist autocrats who fail to perceive when to step back from ones ambitions. |
Louella Dougans
Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint Katherine
304
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:45:21 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:Templar Thal Vadam wrote:Perhaps the leaders of our respective nations do not really desire a death toll in the hundreds of billions. This would be a fine argument, if the Sanmatar had not pretty much ran for office with the contrary opinion.
Well, which is better ?
A politician that runs on a pro-war agenda, defeats all rival pro-war politicians and opposition to the idea of war, causes everyone to fall into line, and then doesn't act on that war agenda ?
Or, a politician that does act on that agenda ?
Be a Space Nun, it is fun. \o/
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Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
739
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Posted - 2017.03.21 12:51:57 -
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Louella Dougans wrote:Well, which is better ?
A politician that runs on a pro-war agenda, defeats all rival pro-war politicians and opposition to the idea of war, causes everyone to fall into line, and then doesn't act on that war agenda ?
Or, a politician that does act on that agenda ? It depends on whether that war would be justified and winnable.
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Bjorn Tyrson
EVE University Ivy League
343
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:02:46 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:Louella Dougans wrote:Well, which is better ?
A politician that runs on a pro-war agenda, defeats all rival pro-war politicians and opposition to the idea of war, causes everyone to fall into line, and then doesn't act on that war agenda ?
Or, a politician that does act on that agenda ? It depends on whether that war would be justified and winnable.
And on both counts the answer here is no.
so its probably for the best that this shakur fellow has stopped beating the war drums |
Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
739
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:08:53 -
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Bjorn Tyrson wrote:Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote: It depends on whether that war would be justified and winnable.
And on both counts the answer here is no. so its probably for the best that this shakur fellow has stopped beating the war drums We could argue on those answers; I have always held yes for justified and I think we at least had a stellar opening last midyear and after. Might have botched it already, of course.
However, let's concentrate on your other point. What I find interesting about that is that when Shakor has stopped, so seems to have everyone else. When Midular was still in power, there were plenty of people calling out for the war. There were even those who were willing to engage in terrorism and incite a civil war over the issue. Where are all those people now? Was it, after all, never about fighting for freedom, but rather about seeing their man on the top?
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Maria Daphiti
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
245
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:17:32 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote: Was it, after all, never about fighting for freedom, but rather about seeing their man on the top?
Of course.
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Bjorn Tyrson
EVE University Ivy League
344
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:20:07 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote: However, let's concentrate on your other point. What I find interesting about that is that when Shakor has stopped, so seems to have everyone else. When Midular was still in power, there were plenty of people calling out for the war. There were even those who were willing to engage in terrorism and incite a civil war over the issue. Where are all those people now? Was it, after all, never about fighting for freedom, but rather about seeing their man on the top?
Because people are easily pacified, the republic is probably in the best shape it could be. at least for the time being, it has already over extended its resources when it comes to actually being able to take care of more people. I've seen it first hand, with the overflow who are being failed heading outside the empires, or to the federation.
a token gesture was made, some key victories where achieved. and the populace is satisfied, now is the time to rebuild and secure the position not to push for more. even if war where declared today, and even if by some miracle the republic won. it would be the death of the republic because it simply does not have the infrastructure or capacity to deal with such a massive surge in population when it can barely take care of the people it has now.
as for the capsuleers who fell silent, i suspect thats because they had already fought their war, and they had lost. are there any matari loyalist alliances left? electus matari is gone from what i've heard, and ushra'khan is a shadow of its former self. meanwhile CVA stands like a monolith in providence with no real signs of them toppling any time soon.
the calls for war have fallen silent because to continue them is to write our own funeral song. |
Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
740
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:20:18 -
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Skyweir Kinnison wrote:The Sanmatar appears to be a dictator, in the sense that he wields largely untrammelled power with the consent of a docile tribal oligarchy.
Obviously, as a democrat, I consider this an unsatisfactory approach to running the Republic. Well said.
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
1817
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:20:29 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:It's been almost ten years since Malaetu Shakor stepped into office as the Republic's prime minister (later 'Sanmatar'). While more patient minds cautioned against it, many clans supported him, because he made them promises of new glory, of a full-out war at last, the final throwing off our shackles. At his inaugural speech, he seemed confirm their hopes: "Sons and daughters of Matar, make no mistake about it. [---] Let it be known from this day forth that we are a race of warriors, not slaves, and that we will fight to the last drop of blood for what we hold dear." Almost a decade. Not slaves but warriors. And what do we have to show for it? Oh, we have fought the Militia wars. We have even won it, for a short while, and some of us have metal to show for it. But where was the push on from that victory? The Empire was in turmoil, we held the field, slaves were returning and turning into warriors, and then what? The next step is causing a controversy with his choice of companion and attire? I am sure our sisters and brothers still in the darkness rejoiced and complimented his bravery. Where is our war, Sanmatar Shakor?
Where is our war? The moment has yet to come. Shakor is not stupid and won't drop us into a fire we will only blister in instead charr. Our war has not arrived yet leaving us with ample time to improve our art as warriors. Hes picking our battle so we don't have to fight another war after it. This isn't the rebellion anymore, we have time to prepare, we have time to train, we have time as an ordinance we can use. Strike while the irons hot and behold a crafted blade, a masterpiece, strike while it smokes and recieve a shattered blade. |
Yuwei Sung
Federal Defense Union Gallente Federation
17
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:20:52 -
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A better explanation would be that they are now divided and unable to clearly focus on what they want. During times of peace, crying for war is an easily understandable and potent message. But the limbo of the current limited war, which is difficult for many average people to understand in full, makes it difficult to articulate what they feel is wrong. |
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Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
740
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:25:49 -
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Bjorn Tyrson wrote:the calls for war have fallen silent because to continue them is to write our own funeral song. Nice theory. Only problem is that past record of common sense in that direction does not really support it.
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
740
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:28:14 -
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Deitra Vess wrote:Where is our war? The moment has yet to come. Shakor is not stupid and won't drop us into a fire we will only blister in instead charr. Our war has not arrived yet leaving us with ample time to improve our art as warriors. Oh, wonderful.
This argument never flew two inches when the Ray of Matar was in power and did the exact same thing. Now when Shakor has promised to end that policy and bring a war, it suddenly is the best thing since sliced bread.
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
1817
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:40:39 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:Deitra Vess wrote:Where is our war? The moment has yet to come. Shakor is not stupid and won't drop us into a fire we will only blister in instead charr. Our war has not arrived yet leaving us with ample time to improve our art as warriors. Oh, wonderful. This argument never flew two inches when the Ray of Matar was in power and did the exact same thing. Now when Shakor has promised to end that policy and bring a war, it suddenly is the best thing since sliced bread.
Maybe so, but now is not then. If thoughts and tactics didn't change we would not be where we are today, nevermind just us, as people in general.
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Jason Galente
Tempest Legion
1069
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:44:40 -
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The Republic has enough problems dealing with its severe economic problems, I don't think taking on billions more refugees is smart when they don't know how to deal with the ones they already have. And losing millions of their people in the process.
Only the liberty of the individual assures the prosperity of the whole.
And this foundation must be defended.
At any cost
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Gwen Ikiryo
Alexylva Paradox
676
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:53:35 -
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Everyone always talks about the Republics "severe economic problems", but they've been in a documented period of relative prosperity for some time, now. Since the tribal council reconvened. Surely they're doing a little better...? |
Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
740
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Posted - 2017.03.21 13:53:53 -
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Why, such wonderful, pro-peace, moderate, patient answers!
And how delighted I would have been reading them, ten years ago, when it was I and mine who advocated for that stance, when we were constantly called traitors, collaborators, appeasers for it.
I'm sorry, but it is laughable to claim that when Shakor got into power with his pro-war cabinet, what resulted is that suddenly every warmonger in the galaxy simply saw the light and decided peace was best after all, nevermind about our kin in Darkness.
It is especially laughable considering that our odds are probably better now than they used to be, what with the Empire having gone through their repeated succession problems, and with technological advances.
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Louella Dougans
Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint Katherine
305
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Posted - 2017.03.21 14:05:22 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:It is especially laughable considering that our odds are probably better now than they used to be, what with the Empire having gone through their repeated succession problems, and with technological advances.
I don't think I agree with your assessment of your odds.
Especially now that Empress Catiz holds the throne. A lady who is known for her proficiency in industry and economics. I expect a substantial naval modernisation program will be one of Empress Catiz's policies in the coming years.
Be a Space Nun, it is fun. \o/
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Elsebeth Rhiannon
Icecream Audit Office Electus Matari
741
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Posted - 2017.03.21 14:08:46 -
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Louella Dougans wrote:I don't think I agree with your assessment of your odds.
Especially now that Empress Catiz holds the throne. A lady who is known for her proficiency in industry and economics. I expect a substantial naval modernisation program will be one of Empress Catiz's policies in the coming years. Yea, like I said, possible we botched it already.
Shakor did not take the chance when he had it. Now the Empire has a competent leader, we have a self-styled backboneless 'Sanmatar' whose only accomplishment during his reign has been to ruin our century-old free government.
Now we are in fact losing ground every day, after decades of slow gains.
Soon it will be too late.
Let the bridges we burn light the way.
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Diana Kim
State Protectorate Caldari State
3108
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Posted - 2017.03.21 14:09:17 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:It's been almost ten years since Malaetu Shakor stepped into office as the Republic's prime minister (later 'Sanmatar'). While more patient minds cautioned against it, many clans supported him, because he made them promises of new glory, of a full-out war at last, the final throwing off our shackles. At his inaugural speech, he seemed confirm their hopes: "Sons and daughters of Matar, make no mistake about it. [---] Let it be known from this day forth that we are a race of warriors, not slaves, and that we will fight to the last drop of blood for what we hold dear." Almost a decade. Not slaves but warriors. And what do we have to show for it? Oh, we have fought the Militia wars. We have even won it, for a short while, and some of us have metal to show for it. But where was the push on from that victory? The Empire was in turmoil, we held the field, slaves were returning and turning into warriors, and then what? The next step is causing a controversy with his choice of companion and attire? I am sure our sisters and brothers still in the darkness rejoiced and complimented his bravery. Where is our war, Sanmatar Shakor? Sanmatar Shakor is a terrorist and warmonger. He has attacked a peaceful Empire on the basis of way of life the Imperials have chosen for themselves that this bully couldn't accept.
I am glad his pity attempts have been crushed on the impenetrable wall of Imperial Templars and Crusaders. I am proud that I took part in this myself and helped the Empire to repel hordes on invading tribals.
The Empire is the oldest of civilizations in our cluster, that has passed test of time, gallente seduction and minmatar agression. And let it stand tall and proud for ten thousand more years!
We in the State are honored to have such ally, and we will gladly man ships and walls to fight with Crusaders again shoulder to shoulder to repel Shakor's barbarians at the gate.
For the State and Empire!
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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Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
1818
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Posted - 2017.03.21 14:11:43 -
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Elsebeth Rhiannon wrote:Why, such wonderful, pro-peace, moderate, patient answers!
And how delighted I would have been reading them, ten years ago, when it was I and mine who advocated for that stance, when we were constantly called traitors, collaborators, appeasers for it.
I'm sorry, but it is laughable to claim that when Shakor got into power with his pro-war cabinet, what resulted is that suddenly every warmonger in the galaxy simply saw the light and decided peace was best after all, nevermind about our kin in Darkness.
It is especially laughable considering that our odds are probably better now than they used to be, what with the Empire having gone through their repeated succession problems, and with technological advances.
You were not traitors back then, far from it. You were ahead of the curve and I hope you knew that back then.
Also, don't take my words as peaceful in any way. We have less numbers, and atleast for a long time less materials, I don't know current details on where we stand. In order for us to triumph we NEED to be better than them in all accounts. Any less than better won't do. I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants the next war to be the last one we need to fight. That the longest time of peace for any nation that we once held to be a drop in the bucket compared to what comes of this. So, are we at that level yet? I know I'm not. Are you and your own? I'd hope so but knowing your limitations is far from being a weakness, a strength if anything. |
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