GM_Kadann | Welcome all to another Vast Empire meeting |
GM_Kadann | The server has come back up online again |
GM_Kadann | From the looks of it, the whole datacenter lost power |
GM_Kadann | Hopefully they have things under control now |
GM_Kadann | This last week, we finally made it to the 100,000 ComNet post |
GM_Kadann | That's quite a lot for the few years we've been using the ComNet |
GM_Kadann | You've also seen more things in the Imperial Network for the FES to take part in |
GM_Kadann | There are 5 new FES stocks in the Imperial Remnant Stock Exchange |
GM_Kadann | Those are based on the same factors that run the VE stocks |
GM_Kadann | We're calling remote APIs on the FES site to gather information so we know what the stock prices should be |
GM_Kadann | Continue to watch those as they keep developing |
GM_Kadann | As for the Imperial Center Store, with the influx of FES members with lots of money to spend, Fury is busy trying to keep the store stocked with goods |
GM_Kadann | The FES members haven't yet had anything to spend their money on, so they all have a bunch saved up |
GM_Kadann | Let's move onto some division reports |
GM_Kadann | Cosmic, you have something from the Army? |
KPT_MG_Cosmic | Aye, thank you. |
KPT_MG_Cosmic | Mine relates more to the Academy portion of things (no surprise). |
KPT_MG_Cosmic | I'm very nearly close to making a final draft for my proposal in the complete Academy revamp project. I'm currently in the process of trying to find resources for recruits to reference for information. |
KPT_MG_Cosmic | Once the proposal has been submitted and accepted, you may see a few roster updates. Nothing will happen soon, however, and I'm expecting the total revamp on the roster to take place within a few months, if not sooner. |
KPT_MG_Cosmic | With the completion of this new Academy section, recruits will be more prepared for active duty squads, those that are inactive will be removed, and more options will be available in terms of training in specific fields. |
KPT_MG_Cosmic | That's all I have for now. |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Cosmic |
GM_Kadann | Rizzit, you have something from the Army as well? |
COL_Rizzit | yes, thank you |
COL_Rizzit | The Army has been showing a good spike of activity lately as far as the story posting goes. I've also noticed a good many more people showing up on IRC. |
COL_Rizzit | While this is a good thing, I hope that this will continue after the storyline is over with. We need you year-round, not only when there is something major going on. |
COL_Rizzit | But my praises go to all of our army troopers, you've really been doing a good job on things lately. Let's keep up the good work. |
COL_Rizzit | Its probably no secret, but we're also having some communication problems in the Army. |
COL_Rizzit | Troopers, remember to send your reports in, but the same should go for Squad Leaders and higher. |
COL_Rizzit | Your Commanding Officer(s) need to know what is going on so they can do their job, just like you need to do yours. |
COL_Rizzit | Let's try and improve on this in the coming weeks. |
COL_Rizzit | Before I close today, I'd like to end with some good news |
COL_Rizzit | Will Sergeant Garet Daimun please step forward? |
| * SGT_Garet steps forward |
COL_Rizzit | Garet, for your hard work and dedication to the Army, and not just lately: you've shown continual dedication and activity since day one. I hereby promote you to Gunnery Sergeant. Congratulations! |
SGT_Garet | Thank you, sir |
| * SGT_Garet salutes |
COL_Rizzit | you're welcome |
| * COL_Rizzit returns the salute. |
COL_Rizzit | That is all from me. |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Rizzit |
GM_Kadann | Shazam, you have something from the Navy? |
LCM_Shazam | Ah- yes |
LCM_Shazam | Well I've got a few reports rolled into one actually |
LCM_Shazam | Cos brought my attention back to our own academy work here in the VEN, and that we are very close to having a complete academy |
LCM_Shazam | We thought that maybe an academy for starting people on the path wasn't enough though- the Academy will also serve as a reference point |
LCM_Shazam | See, when I would research certain craft or mechanical capabilities, we'd see varied answers |
LCM_Shazam | So, in order to keep confusion at a low, we took most of our stats from the IC and modified one or two to coordinate with our efforts over the last couple years |
LCM_Shazam | For instance, our TIE Intercepters will not go 111 MGLT as the IC suggest but roughly 122 MGLT (right there with the A-wing). We base a lot of this modified information on the new Navy doctrine- that is build up single units rather than send out masses of easilly destroyed TIE fighters |
LCM_Shazam | Also, we add in history and some commonely used tactis along with unravelling some myths- like the TIE uses 'solar panels' although they would serve no purpose |
LCM_Shazam | Our hope is to integrate more and more information as you go through the training sessions, that way everything isn't unloaded on you at once |
LCM_Shazam | Within the next week or so, the new exams should be finished- just waiting on some minor edits and the addition of some articles to our equipment and tactics pages |
LCM_Shazam | The Squadrons, we've had quite a few movements as well |
LCM_Shazam | Due to the absensce of Chipmunk Man, commander of Aegis Squadron, we've had to scramble |
LCM_Shazam | After some quick check-ins on certain people and our ability to maintain such a group, we elected that it would be able to survive were it given a stout commander |
LCM_Shazam | Thus, Jaden has been brought in for damage control, and if Chip does not come around in the next week or so- the position is his |
LCM_Shazam | Remarkably, they started the week with three people- they had seven by the next day. The Navy recruited roughly seven-eight people in a day and a half |
LCM_Shazam | That's us recruiting people- not random selection by outsiders |
LCM_Shazam | Guys- that's awesome |
LCM_Shazam | The fact that we have the numbers, we have the activity and we have the right commanders has led us to a final decision on our favorite tournement- the ESC |
LCM_Shazam | The ESC is the Elite Squadron Competition- it hasn't been done in years |
LCM_Shazam | However, due to some remarkable turn of events and adament leaders, not to mention knowledgable staff, we've been able to construct what we believe is a real ESC |
LCM_Shazam | Post, nor graphics alone will win you the contest- you must use every resource at your disposal to win this tournement |
LCM_Shazam | It is no longer point based, but percentage maintained |
LCM_Shazam | Thus, say you get the points category, it may be worth only fourty percent of the total |
LCM_Shazam | Also, we've added some new categories for you to participate in- any singer/songwriters out there? |
LCM_Shazam | yes, we're willing to give you points if you write a song about one of our themes! |
LCM_Shazam | That may seem a little ridiculous, but I've actually had some curious people wonder about it, so I figured- why not? |
LCM_Shazam | All the information on the ESC will be posted tonight by Arturus- I'll be adding a little to it so we have a definitive source for all of those who are participating |
LCM_Shazam | Mind you, we're still more than willing to add activities to list- if you have an idea: bring it on. Honestly- we wanna hear from you |
LCM_Shazam | The competition will start this Wednesday (28th) and run through the Twentieth of next month |
LCM_Shazam | Also, the Wing Story is coming to an end tonight, so get what you can in before I make the final post |
LCM_Shazam | Promotions, medals or other commendations may be sent to Japheth and/or myself |
LCM_Shazam | Everyone- thanks for listening up: I'd really like you guys to enjoy this competition and I know it'll bring on a lot of unseen activity. Riz spoke about needing to keep this up after the big ordeal has passed- the same goes for here. We need to retain our activity and our members- be a part of it. And have fun. |
LCM_Shazam | Thanks, Kad- Rock On. |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Shazam |
GM_Kadann | Now it's time for the Imperial Lottery drawing |
GM_Kadann | I'll need 3 volunteers...msg me now |
GM_Kadann | ok...you three...type !lotterypick when you're ready |
PFC_LK-486 | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 4 |
SGT_Darr-Rann|CPO_Demonic | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 22 |
LCM_Shazam | !lotterypick |
GM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 32 |
LCM_Shazam | Good number |
GM_Kadann | and there we have it |
GM_Kadann | 4-22-32 |
GM_Kadann | Make sure to check your numbers and get in your winning tickets before next week |
GM_Kadann | Thats all for this week |
GM_Kadann | Thanks to all for coming |
GM_Kadann | Dismissed |