GM_Kadann | Welcome all to yet another Vast Empire meeting and VE Anniversary Celebration. |
GM_Kadann | We've been through a lot in the past seven years the VE has been around. |
GM_Kadann | Good times and bad times....many of you have been around for quite a bit of this adventure. |
GM_Kadann | Before I begin, I'd like to recognize a few people for their efforts in making the Vast Empire what it is today. |
GM_Kadann | It is these members that make up the backbone of the Vast Empire. |
GM_Kadann | And without them, we wouldn't be where we are today. |
GM_Kadann | Surface Marshal Talon, would you please step forward. |
| * SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw stands, straightens his uniform and steps forward |
GM_Kadann | You have shown great dedication and commitment towards the Vast Empire. You have continued to prove your loyalty to the VE by countless acts of service. |
GM_Kadann | Surface Marshal Talon, I bestow on you the Medal of Honor. |
GM_Kadann | The Medal of Honor is the highest medal anyone can ever earn while being a member of the Vast Empire. |
GM_Kadann | Also, for your work in the Dark Jedi Order; to bring about a higher standard of Dark Jedi. |
GM_Kadann | I bestow on you the Sadow Crescent. |
GM_Kadann | Named after Naga Sadow from the illustrious history of the Sith, this is the highest medal to be awarded in the Vast Empire Dark Jedi. It is awarded only if the recipient has shown the utmost respect, dedication and loyalty to the Vast Empire Dark Jedi. |
| * GM_Kadann salutes |
| * SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw salutes |
GM_Kadann | Thank you Talon. |
SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw | Thank you, sir. |
GM_Kadann | Surface Marshal Fury, would you please step forward. |
| * SM_Fury steps forward |
GM_Kadann | You have also shown great dedication and commitment towards the Vast Empire. Your continuing efforts to improving the Army and the VE have proven to be most valueable to the VE. |
GM_Kadann | Surface Marshal Fury, I also bestow on you the Medal of Honor. |
| * SM_Fury salutes |
SM_Fury | Thank you Lord Kadann |
| * GM_Kadann salutes |
GM_Kadann | Also, for your efforts in the Army; always bringing it to an even higher level of activity.. |
GM_Kadann | I bestow on you the Steel Cross of Palpatine. |
| * SM_Fury salutes and blushes a bit |
GM_Kadann | This award is given only if the recipient has shown courage under fire, displayed the proper manners befitting an Imperial officer, surpassed the expectations of normal activity, and have changed the army in a positive way because of his/her actions. |
GM_Kadann | We all know Fury as the Imperial Center Store manager. |
GM_Kadann | I don't think Fury gets enough recognition for his efforts in the ICS. |
GM_Kadann | He has made it what it is today by doing countless hours of research and adding hundreds of items to the store. |
GM_Kadann | I believe we are up to 976 products in the database now. |
GM_Kadann | For this continued service, I bestow on you, the Meritorious Service Medal. |
GM_Kadann | The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to those members of the Empire who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement while assigned to a joint activity. |
| * GM_Kadann salutes |
| * SM_Fury salutes in return |
GM_Kadann | Thank you Fury |
SM_Fury | Thank you very much. |
GM_Kadann | And last, but not least. |
GM_Kadann | Admiral Japheth, would you please step forward. |
| * |ADM|KT|Japheth| rises and steps forward. |
GM_Kadann | You, also, have shown great dedication and commitment towards the Vast Empire. |
GM_Kadann | You have brought the Navy to a higher level of activity than it has seen in many years. |
GM_Kadann | And for this, I applaud you. |
GM_Kadann | Admiral Japheth, I also bestow on you the Medal of Honor. |
GM_Kadann | Also, for your efforts in the Navy; continuing to bring it to new levels of activity.. |
GM_Kadann | I bestow on you the Imperial Grand Cross. |
GM_Kadann | The Imperial Grand Cross is the highest honor a member can obtain in the Vast Empire Navy. Recipients of the Grand Cross have demonstrated acts of ultimate bravery in the face of the enemy, performed constant service above and beyond the call of duty, and have significantly improved the entire fleet through their direct actions. |
| * GM_Kadann salutes |
| * |ADM|KT|Japheth| salutes. |
GM_Kadann | Thank you Japheth |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | Thank you, sir. |
GM_Kadann | Now on to some other orders of business |
GM_Kadann | As you've all seen, the IVE is now public |
GM_Kadann | you can get your IVE shares at your local Imperitrade broker |
GM_Kadann | And I'm sure most of you are anxious for the 10,000,000 lottery |
GM_Kadann | so, let's... |
GM_Kadann | Wait til the end of the meeting for that |
GM_Kadann | Now on to some reports |
GM_Kadann | Talon, do you have anything to report today? |
SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw | I do, thanks. |
SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw | As I said last week, my bounty has been upped to 5 million. For those that don't know, there's a price on my head in Jedi Knight (the one where Kyle finds a flashlight in daddy's garage and thinks he's a Jedi because of it, not Jedi Outcast). I'll be around for the rest of the day, waiting. Come get me. |
SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw | On to the unfortunate topic of ComNet moderation. Lately we've had about 20 moderators. Only about 4 of which actually have moderator access. Let us do our jobs, guys. You get to a topic before we do and next thing you know we've got more posts screaming "Off Topic!" than there are off topic posts. |
SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw | The High Council is looking at the situation now. Please keep posting when you have a reason to post. You all should know how to act. Just do it. |
SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw | That's all I have from the Operations Office today. Thanks. |
GM_Kadann | Thank you Talon |
| * GM_Kadann switches the slide on the projector to the Nike ad |
GM_Kadann | Fury, do you have the Army report today? |
SM_Fury | I do. |
SM_Fury | More of a series of announcements than an actual report. |
SM_Fury | Activity has slowed a bit, and we need to change that. |
SM_Fury | Cyanus is working on a storyline and in lieu of other activity, let's work on that. |
SM_Fury | As we start another new year for the club, let's look ahead a bit and figure out ways to induce activity. |
SM_Fury | We have a few more squads than we did this time last year, and a lot of new faces. |
SM_Fury | It's high time we have an Elite Squad Competition and I want to get the platoon leaders and squad leaders moving on what that might mean for all of you down the road. |
SM_Fury | So, let's focus on what games we are capable of playing...and which ones. |
SM_Fury | Let's get the big chiefs together on a storyline. |
SM_Fury | I don't promise this next week but we've got good people and good ideas. We should get those together and give you an opportunity to see what you've got. |
SM_Fury | Someone needs to be strutting around in red armor before too many months go by. |
SM_Fury | Alright, must as Kadann had the honor of doing, I have some announcements to make. |
SM_Fury | First off, some recent activity promotions to some deserving troopers. |
SM_Fury | Darr-Rann, step forward |
| * PFC_Darr-Rann steps forwards |
SM_Fury | Your squad leader wanted to recognize you and Hellra for your activity. You are hereby promoted to Lance Corporal for you efforts of jumping into squad activities. |
SM_Fury | Thank you, and congratulations. |
| * SM_Fury salutes |
PFC_Darr-Rann | Thank you sir! |
| * PFC_Darr-Rann salutes |
SM_Fury | You may be seated. |
| * PFC_Darr-Rann takes his seat |
SM_Fury | I like seeing the new folks participate early and often. |
SM_Fury | I also like seeing our old members stick by us and keep the core of this division going. |
SM_Fury | I want to recognize a few that haven't received much recognition over the years...or of such a rank that they cannot be rapidly promoted/rewarded as often. |
SM_Fury | The following troopers are recognized with the Star of Sesswenna [SoS] - Granted to stormtroopers who have been in service for a very long time. It is for loyal, persistent and dedicated members only. |
SM_Fury | Hashi Shiyun, Kuroishi, Merrick, Otto Vox, Ramon Stonefish, Raziel, Rizzit, TK-112 |
| * SGM_Stonefish salutes |
SM_Fury | Take a bow you two, for those who aren't here. |
| * SM_Fury salutes |
| * DJK_1Lt_Raziel takes a bow |
SM_Fury | I also have some other medals to hand out. First off, I think I've found one Cosmic hasn't earned yet and wish to recognize his efforts on so many fronts for us. |
SM_Fury | I wish to award him the Crystal Ring of Merit [CRoM] - A ring given to the most elite members of the Army, that daily show the most dedication, loyalty, perseverance, courage, and manner that befits an officer. It is for members of the Army that surpass all other members in activity and loyalty. |
SM_Fury | I have others to grant in order of a list I have written down on a envelope I had with me this week. |
KPT_BG_Cosmic | Thank you sir. ;) |
| * SM_Fury salutes |
| * KPT_BG_Cosmic salutes |
SM_Fury | Didn't see you come in. My bad. |
KPT_BG_Cosmic | More bling :) |
SM_Fury | Everyone go get Cosmic a drink. |
SM_Fury | As most of you know, Rizzit has been my go-to person for day-to-day management of the Army. Cosmic covers the recruiting/training/questions part and Rizzit deals with much of the inter-squad details. |
SM_Fury | He has dealt with a lot more since I have been travelling more with my real life work assignments. |
SM_Fury | I wish to recognize his efforts and formalize his role a bit more. |
SM_Fury | First off, I grant him the Steel Cross of Palpatine [SCP] - The highest medal to be awarded an Army member. It is awarded only if the recipient has shown courage under fire, displayed the proper manners befitting an Imperial officer, surpassed the expectations of normal activity, and have changed the army in a positive way because of his/her actions. |
SM_Fury | I believe this to be a fitting honor for his efforts over the past year. |
SM_Fury | I also wish to designate him Company Commander. We have almost two full platoons now and someone needs to orchestrate their activities better. |
SM_Fury | He will serve as both Company Commander and WildCard Platoon Leader for the time being. We'll see how active we get and what talent we can develop down the road. |
SM_Fury | Moving on, I wish to award some long serving troopers with the Gold Ring of Merit [GRoM] - A ring given to the most elite members of the Army, that daily show the most dedication, loyalty, perseverance, courage, and manner that befits an officer. It is for the members that no matter what stands in their way confront it with perseverance, courage, and manner befitting an officer. |
SM_Fury | The following members have, over time, been loyal and special components of our Corps and are deserving of this award: Angel, Dez, Raziel, TK-112 |
| * SM_Fury salutes |
| * DJK_SSG_Angel steps forward and salutes |
| * DJK_1Lt_Raziel Salutes |
SM_Fury | Thank you gentlemen. |
DJK_SSG_Angel | Thank you sir. |
SM_Fury | I have a few more to give out. Please bear with me. |
SM_Fury | I wish the other recipient of the following medal were here as I have relied on his judgement in the past. Both of these troopers have left us in the past and I was very grateful to see them both return. One is now back in a command position, the other will likely soon be as well. |
SM_Fury | I think of both of them as capable and unconvential leaders, the types that bring new points of view to our club. |
SM_Fury | I think of them also as some of the best troopers we have. |
SM_Fury | To them, I grant the Ring of Tranquility [RoT] - A medal given to the officers of the Army that exhibits the qualities shown by only the most elite and active members of the Vast Empire. This medal warrants loyalty to the Empire that you serve, a medal that only the most courageous officers can ever obtain. |
SM_Fury | Ramon Stonefish, you and Hashi Shiyun are deserving of this medal and much more. Thank you. |
| * SM_Fury salutes |
| * SGM_Stonefish salutes |
SGM_Stonefish | You honour me, sir |
SM_Fury | As you do us. |
SGM_Stonefish | Thank you |
SM_Fury | One more. |
SM_Fury | This comes at the behest of a squad leader wishing to grant early recognition of a good trooper. |
SM_Fury | I wish to recognize LCP Hellra with the Emperor's Shield [ES2] [2nd Class] - The standard excellence award of the Vast Empire Stormtrooper Corps, it may be bestowed for any outstanding service. This award has two classes; 1st Class, 2nd Class. The first is higher than the second. |
SM_Fury | Congratulations to all of you for your efforts, past and present. |
SM_Fury | We have a growing club full of eager new troopers and experienced veterans. We are in a club on the rise, with better gear, better leadership, better morale than anyone else out there. |
SM_Fury | We've survived inter-squad rivalries that have threatened to tear the division apart. |
SM_Fury | We have endured dissent and outright rebellion against leadership. |
SM_Fury | We have survived boring months of low activity and fears of dissolution mereltr>
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SM_Fury | Many of you have seen the worst and I thank you for sticking with us. |
SM_Fury | I thank you for being patient with me as I tried to figure out our next moves. |
SM_Fury | And I thank you for helping make those choices when I asked for input. |
SM_Fury | We have membership up again, no small thanks to the latest movie. |
SM_Fury | Let's keep the momentum going as best we can. |
SM_Fury | Let's see what keeps a trooper in the ranks and keep working on it. |
SM_Fury | Let's get our gaming up, our writing improved, our roleplaying interesting. |
SM_Fury | We have the tools to defeat all foes that come against us. Let us find the means to use our strengths to motivate our troops to meet that task and any others arrayed in out path. |
SM_Fury | Thanks for a great upswing on what was looking to be a substandard year. |
SM_Fury | We are stronger than at any time in my five years in this division. Let us all make the most of it. |
SM_Fury | Thank you very much troops. |
SM_Fury | I am very proud of you all. |
| * SM_Fury salutes |
GM_Kadann | Thank you Fury |
GM_Kadann | As a side note, I'd like everyone to log into the ComNet asap |
GM_Kadann | we are very close to breaking the most members online record again |
GM_Kadann | Keep yourself logged into the ComNet as there is something that is about to happen as well ;) |
| * GM_Kadann starts to build the tension |
GM_Kadann | Japheth, you have the Navy report today? |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | We just broke the record. |
GM_Kadann | excellent |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | I do. |
GM_Kadann | nice work everyone |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | Well, much like Fury's, more a series of announcements. Reports were a bit lacking again this week. I'd like to remind everyone of the importance of reports, they give me something to say at times like these, other than "Please send reports in." |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | That out of the way, all squadrons currently have their own stories running, a few seem to have slowed down in the last week, I'd like to encourage everyone to keep up activity on those. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | I wish to recognize several pilots that have, over the past year, or even the past several months, helped to mold the Navy durring its regrowth. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | As most, or all, of you know, the Navy has grown from a single, dying squadron to three full and active squadrons during the past year. Activity has been a very bumpy road and we almost hit bottom a few times, but it has been climbing steadily over the past few months and I wish to maintain that momentum. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | First, I wish to recognize Captain sk8guy for his efforts in revamping the Naval Academy system. He's rewritten almost everything a few times now and it is curerntly the best that I can remember seeing it since I joined more than three years ago. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | For his efforts he is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to those officers who have shown consistent, exceptional AND innovative service in their assigned function. Recipients are fearless leaders whose invention, excellence, and outstanding contributions have made the Vast Empire great. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | I'd also like to award another member with this medal. He has shown great activity and ability in constantly providing a motivating force for his squadron. Thusly, Chief Warrant Officer Shazam is also awarded the Distingushed Service Medal. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | Take a bow, Shazam. |
| * |ADM|KT|Japheth| salutes. |
| * CWO_Shazam bows |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | I'd like to recognize our newest squadron commander as well. He's been working hard on the very difficult job of turning a bunch of raw recruits into an active fighting force. Warrant Officer 1st Class chipmunk man is thus promoted to Chief Warrant Officer, and is also admited into the Legion of Merit. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | The Legion of Merit is awarded to any member who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. This medal can be awarded by all Command Officers and Ship Captains. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | And, not least amoung our squadron commanders, 2nd Lieutenant Denethor has shown great tenacitity in sticking through some of the Navy's darkest hours. He has constantly been a rock of stability for the Navy and its members. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | I thus award him with the Navy Defense Medal. Holders Navy Defense Medal are officers that, through their direct action, have improved the fleet and provided ideal leadership to those under their command. Any recipient of this award has proven their dedication and loyalty to the fleet through valorous deeds and command consistently, and by doing so, has strengthened the fleet as a whole. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | But wait! Thats not all! |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | I'd also like to recognize each of the squadron Executive Officers. This trio of pilots have been a driving force of activity in the Navy during its regrowth. They have constantly provided ideas and motivation to members and their commanders. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | Thus Jack Nebulax, Willtconq and Jaden are each awarded the Star of Valor. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | This is an award made to those who show truly outstanding achievement and extraordinary service. This will typically be an award for to a member for aiding their superior officers in their duties. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | Go ahead and take a bow, Will, the others don't seem to be here. :) |
| * SCPO_Willtconq bows |
| * |ADM|KT|Japheth| salutes. |
| * SCPO_Willtconq salutes |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | And, while we're on the topic of medals, I'd like to go ahead and recognize several members of Nazgul Squadron for their activity in their squadron stories. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | Thus, Shazam, Jack Nebulax, Jen Knight, Darius, DJ234, Jaden (who, I know, has transfered to Aegis Squadron) and Arturus are awarded the Victory Cross. Several of them already have it, so they are instead awarded an upgrade to its trim. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | The Victory Cross is awarded for mission creation, fiction, and other contributions which significantly shape the Vast Empire Navy and its activities. Each subsequent award upgrades the trim of the cross, with the highest upgrade being Victory Cross with Ebony Trim. |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | (The order is Blue, Silver, Gold, and Ebony for those who are curious) |
|ADM|KT|Japheth| | Lets see... I think thats it for me then. Congratulations to everyone. Lets all work hard to make sure that the Navy can continue to grow and prosper in the coming years. |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Japheth |
GM_Kadann | Ok..now on to the matter of the 10,000,000 ICs |
GM_Kadann | first 3 people to msg me get to pick the numbers |
GM_Kadann | need one more |
GM_Kadann | ok...type !lotterypick when you're ready |
LCPL_Yillis | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 10 |
LCPL_Darr-Rann | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 8 |
ESN_Arturus | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 23 |
GM_Kadann | woo...good numbers |
GM_Kadann | 8-10-23 |
GM_Kadann | There are your numbers for this week |
GM_Kadann | Ok....Angel will be running a trivia contest today |
GM_Kadann | for prize information, see the ComNet |
GM_Kadann | That will happen in the channel #SWTrivia |
GM_Kadann | And another note, we got 33 members online today |
GM_Kadann | Hopefully we can break that record soon |
GM_Kadann | Rizzit said he would be running a JO RPG later tonight, so if you're interested, see the ComNet for details |
GM_Kadann | And now... |
GM_Kadann | A long time ago, in a ComNet not so far away...... |
GM_Kadann | Reply Wars |
| * GM_Kadann starts playing the Reply Wars music in the background |
GM_Kadann | You'll find a new forum on the ComNet shortly after the meeting |
GM_Kadann | As some of you remember that were here for our Reply Wars long ago, the rules are pretty simple |
GM_Kadann | if you don't follow them, your post gets deleted |
GM_Kadann | See the rules on the Reply Wars topic |
GM_Kadann | And with that, let's have a good celebration |
GM_Kadann | Happy Anniversary VE! |
SM_DJM_Talon|COM_CEO_Claw | The Spam is strong with this one. |
| * GM_Kadann snickers |
GM_Kadann | Meeting adjurned |