BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks Vast Empire meeting! |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Today we will cover our current events as well as quite a long love fest from the navy |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | The army has just started a new leg on our current arc of our story which is working through the Plague Wars |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Everyone should congratulte Mox on becoming Raiders ASL this week |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | and there will be plenty more fun to come |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | now I'll hand things over to Captain Trykon for his glorious navy news |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Thank you, General. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | It is with great pride that I am able to formally announce the conclusion of the Navy2019s most recent multiple-story plot arc, the Counterpunch Campaign. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | The four run-ons of this arc were all popular, but the most recent of them 2013 Counterpunch: Death 2013 is now officially the most successful story thread in the history of the Vast Empire2019s Navy division! |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | 20 individual writers came together, and over the course of just 3 months, we managed to write 174 posts in that thread, totaling over 194,000 words! |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | And while those unprecedented statistics are impossible to ignore, that meta-level success story of breaking the division2019s record is actually less compelling than the actual tale those 20 writers have managed to tell! |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | The Vast Empire has finally vanquished the Imperial Dominion. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | This was an enemy we have spent a long time learning to hate, both in-story and in terms of the years we've spent using them as a recurring primary antagonist. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | But the Dominion was more than just another rival faction in the post-Palpatine Galaxy, that happened to keep popping up in our stories; they were a foil for us. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Whereas the Vast Empire is an embodiment of everything that makes 201cImperials201d at least potentially heroic, the Dominion had developed into a representation of all the villainous possibilities of the Imperial way of life. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | The bad guys in the original Star Wars saga were plagued by the same shortsighted prejudices and inflexible command philosophies that ultimately doomed the Imperial Dominion over the run of this story arc. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | And with the final victory of the VEN in this epic struggle, we2019ve shown how much more capable and effective our kind of Imperial Navy can be. And isn2019t that what this club is all about? |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon smiles |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | So I encourage everyone 2013 Navy, Army, and Dark Jedi Order 2013 to give the Counterpunch Campaign stories a read, especially Death. Taken all together, it2019s a very long story indeed, but despite the pitfalls of this collaboratively-told format we use, it2019s still a great read. And that2019s pretty darned impressive. |
DJC_COL_Raziel | 2019t is definately what we're about |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon glances at all the eager-looking Navy members who've showed up for this meeting. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Now, without further ado, it gives me great pleasure to announce the rewards for the members of the Navy division who contributed to this record-breaking story. As befits such an unprecedented joint accomplishment, the individual rewards are quite numerous and varied. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | We2019ll do these in the order in which people posted to the story, but it2019s worth noting that these awards recognize all activity of the past 3 months (not only contributions to the story): |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | I myself will be getting some things, but those will be listed in the announcement on the ComNet which will follow this meeting, so we'll start with Avalar. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | I'm afraid she couldn't be here for the start of the meeting. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | But I2019m happy to announce that Avalar has accepted the position of Squadron Commanding Officer for Jexxel Squadron, which is hereby opened to Player-Character pilots. Chlovi Cat Squadron is now closed to PC pilots, and almost all Blade Wing PCs will be consolidated into Jexxel and Strill. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | In addition, for her excellent contributions to the story, and for her work as SXO of Strill Squadron, which was truly above and beyond the call of duty, she has been honored with the following awards: |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | The Distinguished Service Medal, the Cross of Bravery, the Counterpunch Campaign Award for Death, and a new award called the Legion of Conquest ribbon, which goes to every member who contributes to a story that breaks the post count record. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | In addition, she's being promoted two ranks, up to Chief Petty Officer. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | So congratulate her when you see her. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Alright, let's move this along. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Lieutenant Hades? |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Step forward please. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Ahem |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Well, no matter. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | For the story, to which he contributed more than 20k works, and for his continuing work on the awesome Snakepit (his VENI tale), Hades is hereby promoted up two ranks, to Lt. Commander |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Awarded the Victory Cross (Silver) |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | the Merit Cross 2nd Class |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | the Counterpunch Campaign Award for Death |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | and the Legion of Conquest ribbon |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Congratulations, Lt. Commander. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | DeepSix and Serpent are not present, so moving down my list, it looks like the next recipient is Warrant Officer Joamer. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Approach, Chief Warrant Officer. |
| * CWO_Joamer tries not to track mud on the floor as he steps forward. |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon nods approvingly |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Strill Squadron is going to be kept small for a while, until numbers in the starfighter corps can rebound a little bit and Jexxel finds its stride. But the current roster of Strill pilots has done very well indeed, led by you, their SCO. As a result, the three remaining Player-Character pilots of Strill Squadron have been issued the Vast Empire2019s version of the TIE Hunter starfighter. The squadron will have a total of four |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | In addition, as suggested in the story, you have been promoted to acting Ensign. That officer rank is provisional, until you complete a FOCE project, but the NHC has every confidence you'll make it permanent in short order. Congratulations. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | In addition: |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | For leading Strill Squadron competently though trying real life circumstances, and pioneering new communications and collaborative techniques, and for contributions to the story |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | you have been awarded the Victory Cross (Blue), the CC Award for Death, and the Legion of Conquest. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | You're dismissed, Ensign. |
| * CWO_Joamer steps off the podium and retakes his seat in the back. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | I see Crewman Rikky's here. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Come forward, Leading Crewman. |
| * LCRW_Rikky steps forward. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Though real life took you away during this tale, you still contributed. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | You were a part of the most successful Navy story yet, and in recognition, I hereby award you the Counterpunch Campaign Award for the story, and the Legion of Conquest ribbon. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Congratulations. |
| * LCRW_Rikky salutes. |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon returns the gesture. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Okay, who's here. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Gurlanin, it's the moment you've been waiting for. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Step forward, Gur. |
| * LCRW_Gurlanin glups, and makes his way forwards |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | For the story, to which you contributed 19 posts and over 16k words, and for your OOC contributions to the character and camaraderie of Strill Squadron, and for your dutiful utilization of the Ancillary Skills and Naval Certifications systems |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | I hereby promote you up two ranks, to Petty Officer 2nd class, and award you |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | The Victory Cross (Blue) |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | The Combat Action Ribbon, for you foolhardy, dangerous shuttle flight in direct violation of orders... which saved lives. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | The CC Award for the story |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | and the Legion of Combat |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | excuse me, the Legion of Conquest |
| * LCRW_Gurlanin smiles |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Congratulations, Petty Officer. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | You're a credit to the Navy. |
| * LCRW_Gurlanin salutes |
LCRW_Gurlanin | Thank you, sir |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon returns the salute. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Ok, who else is here. Kilroy? Nope... |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Maroy, if you'd come closer. |
| * WO2_Maroy steps up and offers Trykon a wooden starfish carving |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon quirks a smile, and takes the gift surreptitiously |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Maroy, for your steady contributions to the story, which came despite trying circumstances |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | circumstances that included the departure of most of your squadron mates in Chlovi Cat and many real life challenges |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | I hereby promote you to Warrant Officer 1st Class |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | I am pleased to tell you you have been Mentioned in Dispatches |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | and you are awarded the CC Award and Legion of Conquest. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Thank you, Warrant Officer, for continuing to serve |
| * WO2_Maroy smiles and salutes |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon Trykon salutes, still holding the carving |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Fishhead, I see you're here. Do you want to get in uniform? |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Ah, much better. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | Approach, please. |
| * PO1_Fishhead approaches nervously. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | For your outstanding activity, both in-story and OOC, with your great personal plotlines about naval doctors and your laudable efforts to finish the Naval Timeline project, I hereby promote you to Chief Petty Officer |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | award you the Victory Cross (Silver) and the Naval 'E' Ribbon |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | and bestow upon you the Counterpunch Campaign Award for the story and the Legion of Conquest ribbon |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | COngratulations, CPO Aaaiser. |
| * PO1_Fishhead salutes |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | It looks to me like that's all the Navy members who've managed to attend, today. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | A complete list of all the awards and promotions will be posted to the ComNet shortly after we adjourn here. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | But I just want to conclude by saying: Thank You. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | It's been a joy writing with all of you the past 3 months, and this story is reward enough in itself, as far as I'm concerned. |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon smiles. |
CPT_DJT_Trykon | That's all from me, General. |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Thank you Captain |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Before I turn things over to Raziel, I think one person deserves some love in the Army here |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Karash for being the only member of the Army not in the AHC come here for a moment yes |
| * GSG_Karash steps forward |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | for not killing me yet I bestow on you the Emperor's Will 1st Class [EW1] and no I didn't check to see if you already had it just enjoy the new shiny |
| * BGN_IL_KS_Havock salutes |
| * GSG_Karash salutes and hopes it is really chocolate |
| * BGN_IL_KS_Havock whispers you know it is |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | okay now I feel better |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Raziel you're up |
Raziel | Just a quick report on the DJO side |
Raziel | Things are going well, we've just kicked off another small competition. Hopefully this will present a slightly different challenge. |
Raziel | We have two new members who have done exceptionally well so far! |
Raziel | And a new runon is in the works. Expect a spoiler story soon. |
Raziel | That's all from me! |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Thank you oh naked one |
| * CPT_DJT_Trykon raises an eyebrow. |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | Agathius if you are here then you are awesome too |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | and naked... |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | but moving on |
BGN_IL_KS_Havock | I'd like to thak you all for attending and remember to tip your waitresses and come back next week for more fun and information |