GM_Kadann | Welcome all to another Vast Empire meeting |
GM_Kadann | I don't have too much to report today |
GM_Kadann | But, I would like to thank those members who have given donations this last week |
GM_Kadann | Yillis and Kantar Selldar, thanks for your donations |
GM_Kadann | It is much appreciated |
GM_Kadann | We'll have a lottery drawing here in a bit |
GM_Kadann | But first, on to some division reports |
GM_Kadann | If someone has the Navy report, msg me now |
GM_Kadann | Fury, you have the Army report today |
GG_Fury | I do. |
GG_Fury | And it is damn good to be back home for longer than a night or two |
GG_Fury | I have a good representation of squad reports this week. |
GG_Fury | That's the good news. |
GG_Fury | The bad news is that we could all be doing better with our activity levels. |
GG_Fury | We have a Chapter story coming up. I encourage you all to get into a good rhythm with your squadmates to make this a productive effort for the Corps, and for the club in general. |
GG_Fury | Here's some good news, though. |
GG_Fury | Hashi's back. |
GG_Fury | So is Kami. |
GG_Fury | Cosmic is working on a Drill squad revamp. |
GG_Fury | We have a team working on a D20 campaign. |
GG_Fury | And Fantasy Football is in the air. I hope you got your team in as we are going to have some fun this year. |
GG_Fury | Like Kad said, I don't have much to report myself past that. |
GG_Fury | It has been a long month for me galavanting about the sea and country. |
GG_Fury | I need to regroup and catch up on email. |
GG_Fury | Do your jobs, ask the questions you need to ask, and get ready for a fun chapter campaign. |
GG_Fury | Have a good week troopers. |
| * GG_Fury sits down |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Fury |
GM_Kadann | Shazam, you have the Navy report this week? |
CMD_Shazam | Absolutely |
CMD_Shazam | Its kind of been crunch time here in the Navy for a couple of reasons- 1. The school year is coming up and the amount of time we'll have to devote each day to the VEN will be greatly reduced 2. The Chapter 9 story is coming up and we need to coordinate so we're not caught off guard- and 3. We've got a whole heck of a lot to set up because of the academy |
CMD_Shazam | On the Academy side of things, it was kind of a slow beginning for the week, but these last couple of days I've definetly been seeing some work being done with two of our recruits so I expect them to be done with BT and passing into squads very soon. Also, I've been getting messages from people unable to reach the ComNet, so with a little patience, hopefully we can have even more people getting BT done |
CMD_Shazam | Behind the recruits though, myself and Arturus have been taking a lot of time to work on the Intermediate Courses- primarilly the MA and what we need to do to make it a complete test of our pilots skills, or atleast the ones we feel should be honed and toned by now |
CMD_Shazam | Here's what we've developed- rather than make the MA a single test, we're going to have minor exams from the completion of the SAE (Senior Aviator's Exam), up until you're actually eligable for the MAE (Master Aviator's Exam) |
CMD_Shazam | These are the Technical (TE)and Leadership (LE) exams- the TE will go over both Tactical and Equipment information and the Leadership exams will test pilots skills in hands on activities like story building, collecting and sending out reports and messages to keep a squadron active |
CMD_Shazam | Now- after you've completed these and made it to the necessary rank- then you can take the MAE and if you pass, we're more than confident you're competant in terms of the materials we suggest you read and understand |
CMD_Shazam | So- what does that offer us? This is where the big news comes in- |
CMD_Shazam | For a long time, Japheth I know as well as Arturus, have always been wanting to involve upper-class positions like Ship Captains into the equation of our story RPGing |
CMD_Shazam | we believe we |
CMD_Shazam | have found a way to do this by allowing the MA to grant you a certain amount of 'freedom.' Its like you've just graduated High School and you can do anything you want- go to college, get a job: whatever have you |
CMD_Shazam | in this case, upon completion of the MA, you can decide to continue working up in your squadron so that maybe you can become an XO or perhaps even an SC, or you can board a ship with a ship captain, or you can intern at the VENA |
CMD_Shazam | For the meantime, people boarding ships would still have to be active in their own squadrons, but these duties on board ships would would grant your characters some extra skills not to mention give them some in between stories |
CMD_Shazam | This leaves room for massive character developement folks- say your character wants to earn a little extra on the side while they're squadron is on an objectiveless planet doing downtime |
CMD_Shazam | they can aquire skills pertaining to the medic field, cannon class turret gunning, capitol ship repair or statistical analysis |
CMD_Shazam | I won't get to in depth, but we'll just say that this would be adding a whole new dimension to the Navy- not specialites necessarilly, but new careers our members could go about |
CMD_Shazam | This would also help solve the problem of the CoC- we only have so many command positions, so even those worthy of commanding a squadron wouldnt' have a chance because the commander's want to stay active in the VEN- now they have somewhere to move on to |
CMD_Shazam | Now- for some squadron and wing news- basically everyone is getting their stories together and trying to get coordinated. I'd kind of like us to work more on Flight and elemental as well as overall teamwork so that everyone seems to kind of know eachother- we've been lacking in that a little |
CMD_Shazam | However, indivuals have been sticking out for some time and I haven't gotten a chance to announce them, so- without further ado |
CMD_Shazam | SCRW_Toijin, will you please step forward? |
| * SCRW_Tokijin steps foward |
CMD_Shazam | For your constistant activity and awesome character building as well as teamwork within the squadron, you've been promoted to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class |
CMD_Shazam | Congratulations- you may step back |
| * SCRW_Tokijin salutes and steps back |
CMD_Shazam | Also, though he is not here, Atrick25 has been promoted to Senior Crewman for his constistant activity in recent weeks on our story- so offer him your congrats when you see him |
CMD_Shazam | And finally, for the day at least, MCPO Darius- will you please step down? |
MCPO_Darius | Darius steps down |
CMD_Shazam | For your consistant activity in the Squadron and best attempts to be here despite RL activities- I promote you to the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class |
CMD_Shazam | congratulations |
| * CMD_Shazam salutes |
CMD_Shazam | Now I suppose I can only ask for an awesome last week or so before school starts and that we might finish up these stories smoothly so we can be prepared for Chapter 9 |
CMD_Shazam | Thas about all I got for this week |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Shazam |
GM_Kadann | Arturus, you have something to add today? |
`2LT_Arturus | Alright as some of you may have noticed I have started to create the new pilot service records on wiki. |
`2LT_Arturus | Those that have been done so far are ones for pilots who have provided me with their service history or someone else has for them by takingup my offer of 25,000ics to each person who gives me a recod of a pilot who joined prior to January 1, 2006. |
`2LT_Arturus | Considering how long it takes to find this information any help that anyone can give is greatly appreciated. The sooner I get the info the sooner all the records will be up and of use to us so please, if you have ten minutes, see what you can find. |
`2LT_Arturus | For pilots whose records are done, if you have a few minutes and you can fill in the gaps that would be great. One thing I have noticed is that many bios are missing pieces here and there whether it be personality descriptions, skills, etc. so now is a great chance to build on your characters. |
`2LT_Arturus | So essentailly this is one of a number of pet projects I have going at the moment and any help you can give me would be fantastic. Incidentally, the 100,000ics reward for the person who collects my five year record is still standing so if you need cash you know what to do. Thanks |
| * `2LT_Arturus steps back |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Arturus |
GM_Kadann | And now...it's time for the Imperial Lottery drawing |
GM_Kadann | This one is for 25 million ICs |
GM_Kadann | I need 3 volunteers |
GM_Kadann | ok, when you're ready, type !lotterypick |
CMD_Shazam | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 22 |
`2LT_Arturus | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 6 |
MCPO_Trevor | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 20 |
GM_Kadann | And there we have it: 6-20-22 |
GM_Kadann | Shazam, you have something more to add today? |
CMD_Shazam | Myes, actually |
CMD_Shazam | For those who wander the comnet, or in particular the Naval Academy one, I made a post about 'Operators' and I believe I breifly explained it anothe week, but those people will probably be going into effect within the week, so keep your eyes open for final information on requirements and such |
CMD_Shazam | That's it |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Shazam |
GM_Kadann | Thanks to all who came today |
GM_Kadann | The HC is looking for some poll ideas to put on the domain |
GM_Kadann | so send them to me if you have any requests |
GM_Kadann | That's all for today |
GM_Kadann | Dismissed |