GM_Kadann | Welcome all to another Vast Empire meeting |
GM_Kadann | I don't have much to report today as I've been pretty busy the last couple weeks |
GM_Kadann | Let's go ahead and jump right into division reports |
GM_Kadann | Fury, you have the Army report today? |
GG_Fury | I do. Somewhat of one anyway. Looks like the activity levels continue to slow down since Chapter 8.5 wrapped up. If you squad leaders are having issues cooking up some new stories, let me know. |
GG_Fury | Also, thanks to those new members who have joined recently. I know we're getting some feedback on our training process and would like to keep those lines of communications open so we can provide a better experience from all of you. |
GG_Fury | That said, some - not all - of this feedback has been a bit haughty, so while I love getting a ground's eye view of our operations, let's keep one thing in mind. |
GG_Fury | We all come here as new members. Age, prior club experience, Star Wars knowledge, Mensa membership, whatever are only as relevant as what you actually do HERE. |
GG_Fury | You have to prove yourself to be taken seriously. That is not an attitude exclusive to this club. |
GG_Fury | We're here to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but I'll be damned if let people come in and start disparaging our existing members just because someone has an ego problem or a chip on their shoulder. |
GG_Fury | This is a open suggestion to consider a bit of humility when dealing with others in a club you just joined. |
GG_Fury | In return, I challenge all of us existing members to keep an open mind when someone comes in new. People can change and if they do leave a sour first impression, let's give them an opportunity to recover from that misstep. |
GG_Fury | We are all here because we all share the same hobby. We don't all have to agree on how we portray and express that hobby, but we do have to give everyone enough breathing room and respect to see if their vision will work here. |
GG_Fury | Alright, enough of that. |
GG_Fury | Let's recognize a new trooper. |
GG_Fury | From the newly reformed Iron Horse squad, I have been asked, and have approved the award of the Cross of Resolve to GK-874 for recognition of his eager participation and for coming in second in the Imperial Pride Competition. |
GG_Fury | Good work for a new trooper and thanks for the effort. |
GG_Fury | Also, a note from last week, an award for an Emperor's Shield 2nd Class goes to Dante for his early and active participation as well. |
GG_Fury | Congrats to those two. |
GG_Fury | Rizzit and company are cooking up plans for this year's Holiday Squad Competition, be on the lookout for that in coming weeks. |
GG_Fury | Also, once again, the offer is on the table if you are looking for a squad mission. I'm sure I've got a few ideas I can string together. |
GG_Fury | In store news, Imperial Center has received a request for a new item from the devious minds at the VESA. |
GG_Fury | And, one big oops from me. |
GG_Fury | Saphira, step up and be recognized. |
| * CPL|Saphira Walks up with a salute |
| * GG_Fury salutes |
| * CPL|Saphira lowers hand crisply |
GG_Fury | Since I have been gone recently, I have forgotten to publicly recognize you for your efforts. |
GG_Fury | Your squad leader has requested and you have been approved for the Bronze Cross for your activity. Thanks much. |
| * GG_Fury salutes |
| * CPL|Saphira saluts "Thank you sir" |
GG_Fury | Thank you. |
GG_Fury | Alright, if there is not anything else I've missed, I'll turn the meeting back over to Kadann. Thanks for your efforts and let's get active again. |
GG_Fury | Have a good week. |
GG_Fury | Oh, one more item. |
GG_Fury | There is a VESA-related poll on our main page. Give your input on their efforts. |
GG_Fury | Thanks. |
| * GG_Fury takes a seat |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Fury |
GM_Kadann | Shazam, you have something from the Navy today? |
LCP_Shazam | Indeed I do |
LCP_Shazam | First I'd like to let everyone who's been in the Navy in the last month or so, that they've got a message in thier message center inbox as well as (hopefully in the next couple of minutes) in thier e-mail inboxes; please read and reply. |
LCP_Shazam | Down to business, as there is much to discuss... |
LCP_Shazam | As many of you may have seen, we lost another Squadron Commander, Than Sion, to the wears and tears of the VE and the type of commitment our SCs must have. It's not something I like to see happen because I know we can avoid it; hopefully Than will be able to return to us with a better look of the VE |
LCP_Shazam | Essentially, over the last couple of nights, we've been thrown into a situation where we have absolutely no direction whatsoever within our squadrons. However, I tell you that our command staff worked things out and we will have a commander within the next day or so. |
LCP_Shazam | As it stands, I need to see that Nazgul Squdron is going to pick itself up again, or further changes will probably be made, but either way- our command staff will not be sitting back and taking it easy while the rest of our pilots are begging for something to do- I'm hate the fact it was able to go on for so long. |
LCP_Shazam | However, let it be known that, as is custom with our commanders, this next SC was given the opportunity to create a new group. He chose to do so and, in deciding this, Kaph Squadron will be disbanded effective the moment he takes command. |
LCP_Shazam | So now I should take the opportunity to let you know about some of the other changes that have occurred; most notably is the fact that veteran, former NCC, Riel Fury has returned to the Navy as our Tactical Officer. He will be overseeing future mission planning for both squadrons as well as assist in phoenix wing operations, not to mention any Navy/Army collaberations that may pop up. |
LCP_Shazam | Thus, if you see him- welcome him back :) |
LCP_Shazam | The second change is that I'm putting myself on semi-leave; I'm still around, but not nearly as much as I once was. I can't kid myself- life is going t be consumed for some time, but I hope maybe I can return to real activity after Christmas. |
LCP_Shazam | That means that I'll be relying, for the most part, on my Academy staff to put recruits through the system- I'll be popping in to place these people, but the training itself will have to be done via my Operators. |
LCP_Shazam | Fortunetly, with the addition of Riel Fury, we should have some extra NHC presence on the ground level to help you folks with the can-do's and don'ts. |
LCP_Shazam | Now then, with that out of the way, I'd like to move on to some lighter news- would SCRW Oops please step forward? |
| * LCP_Shazam loves that name. |
| * SCRW_Oops steps forward |
LCP_Shazam | This recruit finished BT within a couple of hours I believe; give or take half a day, lol. Either way, it's easilly the fastest BT I've seen in some time and, based on both the quality and speed of his work, I award him the Star of the Academy [SoA] |
| * LCP_Shazam salutes |
| * SCRW_Oops salutes |
LCP_Shazam | Thankyou- you may be seated |
| * SCRW_Oops sits back down |
LCP_Shazam | Quick reminder- everyone in the Navy: check your message center and reply back, please. Also- encourage others in your group to do the same if they are not currently present. |
LCP_Shazam | Again, we'll be announcing our new SC as well as the squadron within the next day or so; hopefully this move will remove some of the stigma created within the groups. Either way- I need to see our SCs and FLs stepping up or we'll put someone in those positions who can. |
LCP_Shazam | Thank you for your patience; have an excellent afternoon, folks. |
LCP_Shazam | Kadann, the floor is yours. |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Shazam |
GM_Kadann | Make sure to welcome all the new recruits coming in |
GM_Kadann | We want them to feel welcome |
GM_Kadann | That's all for today |
GM_Kadann | Thanks to all who came |
GM_Kadann | I just got a message from a representative of the VESA |
GM_Kadann | "...and smoke our cigars, if you're of legal virtual age that is..." |
GM_Kadann | Dismissed |