GM_Kadann | Welcome to another Vast Empire meeting |
GM_Kadann | This isn't just another meeting either |
GM_Kadann | This is the 10 Year Anniversary Celebration! |
GM_Kadann | It has been a long journey these last 10 years |
GM_Kadann | I can still remember sitting in a chat room 10 years ago talking about what to name the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | There were a lot of names that we went through to find the right one |
GM_Kadann | Not to mention a name that still had a domain name available so we could run the site |
GM_Kadann | 10 years ago, I envisioned this club to be the best Star Wars club on the internet... |
GM_Kadann | And we have definitely become that! |
GM_Kadann | Not only do we have 5-10 new members joining each and every day... |
GM_Kadann | We have members who have been with us anywhere from 7-10 years |
GM_Kadann | We don't just have a few members that stuck with us over 5 years, we have quite a few! |
GM_Kadann | I think that just says something about the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | We're not just some wayward group that comes and goes |
GM_Kadann | Nor are we a group that is bent on the destruction of others |
GM_Kadann | We are a group of friends... |
GM_Kadann | A group of Star Wars lovers and fans alike... |
GM_Kadann | All of us dedicated to living the life of Star Wars and to bring order to the galaxy! |
GM_Kadann | I would like to first thank everyone who made these 10 years possible |
GM_Kadann | Expecially those members who are just now getting started in the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | If it wasn't for our new members, none of us would really have anything to do in the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | To show my appreciation to all the members of the Vast Empire, old and new... |
GM_Kadann | I will be giving each of you 1,000,000 ICs for every year you have been a member of the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | If you haven't been a member for a year yet, don't worry... |
GM_Kadann | I will actually be giving every active member 2,739.73 ICs for each day you have been a member of the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | That will make it fair for everyone. |
GM_Kadann | Now I'd like to take the time to thank some of those commanders who are directly below me in the chain of command |
GM_Kadann | You have all done a great job running the divisions and just getting things done in the VE |
GM_Kadann | Grand General Talon wasn't able to make it today |
GM_Kadann | I'd like to thank him for all his continued support with helping run operations in the VE |
GM_Kadann | Grand General Talon has been a great member of the Vast Empire and has helped start quite a few things in the VE over the years |
GM_Kadann | However, he has been pretty busy with RL lately, so we wish him well and a quick return to active duty |
GM_Kadann | Grand General Fury, please step forward |
| * GG_Fury steps up |
GM_Kadann | Grand General Fury, you have been one of the Vast Empire's most integral members over the years |
GM_Kadann | Not only have you been a great leader to the Stormtrooper Corps, you have helped me out tremendously |
GM_Kadann | You have spent countless hours creating the best and funniest items to put in the Imperial Center Store |
GM_Kadann | I think the most productive times are spent in a small Asian restaurant over a bottle of HITE |
| * GG_Fury grins |
GM_Kadann | I still laugh at all those items when I look at them |
GM_Kadann | I have bounced a ton of ideas off you and got a ton more from you |
GM_Kadann | You are truely a great asset to the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | I would first like to bestow on you, the Medal of Honor [MoH], which is the highest honor received in the VE |
GM_Kadann | You have pretty much gotten one of these each year you have been the Prefect of the Stormtrooper Corps |
GM_Kadann | Which is very impressive |
GM_Kadann | For all your countless efforts and dedication to the Empire... |
GM_Kadann | I hereby promote you to the rank of Field Marshal |
| * GM_Kadann salutes |
| * GG_Fury salutes |
GG_Fury | Thank you sir |
GM_Kadann | Thank you! |
GM_Kadann | Thank you for all your efforts Field Marshal Fury |
GM_Kadann | You may step down now |
GM_Kadann | Fleet Admiral Japheth, wasn't able to make it today |
GM_Kadann | Fleet Admiral Japheth has continued to be a great asset in the VE all his years of service |
GM_Kadann | Japheth has reformed the Navy over the years and gotten them out of their slump |
GM_Kadann | There is still yet a lot of work to be done in the Navy to gain quite a few more members... |
GM_Kadann | But I trust Japheth will be able to develop the Naval Forces even more |
GM_Kadann | Into a very powerful and unmatched force in the Galaxy! |
GM_Kadann | The Navy has always been a great division in the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | I remember a time when that was the large division and the Army was the small one |
GM_Kadann | I truely thanks Japheth for all he has done |
GM_Kadann | For this, I hereby promote Fleet Admiral Japheth to the rank of High Admiral |
GM_Kadann | Everyone congratulate High Admiral Japheth when you see him next |
GM_Kadann | Though this group of leadership may be small, they are all great indeed |
GM_Kadann | I could not have kept the Vast Empire running all these years without them all! |
GM_Kadann | Each one of them have played a great role to make this an even greater club |
GM_Kadann | And I think you should all thank them for their tireless efforts |
GM_Kadann | I would also like to thank the rest of the command staff |
GM_Kadann | I know I only mentioned 3 commanders, but they are all backed by a very powerful command staff that have helped them out greatly over the years |
GM_Kadann | You all know who you are and what you have done for the Vast Empire |
GM_Kadann | I thank you all! |
GM_Kadann | Ok...now on to some division reports |
GM_Kadann | Field Marshal Fury, you have the Army report today? |
FM_Fury | I do. And thanks for everything you do as well. |
FM_Fury | First off.... |
FM_Fury | !orderfor everyone sshooter |
| * Chesh pours everyone a Sluissi Shooter and puts it on FM_Fury's tab. |
FM_Fury | There. Better. |
GM_Kadann | Thank you! |
GM_Kadann | needed that ;) |
FM_Fury | Now I'm still collating some notes so bear with me. |
FM_Fury | Yeah, me too. |
FM_Fury | I've been in the Vast Empire just about eight years now. Which is pretty bizarre when I look back at that first summer. Cosmic was another new fish at the time, and he can speak for himself, but I was amazed how organized this place was. |
FM_Fury | I'd done the club cycle and was immediately disappointed by most of the offerings out there. |
FM_Fury | I found, and I hope the rest of you have, that this place is a good home. Decent folks, lots of humor and interplay, always something to do though you may have to hunt around and find it. |
FM_Fury | And while being in the Stormtrooper Corps was great, at some point it became a bit of an admin job. I do thank you all for indulging me showing up in a big story every so often, or for just bearing with one of my solo ones. |
FM_Fury | It has consistently been a lot of fun, through good times and bad, active and...not so much. |
FM_Fury | I also really, really want to thank Talon and TJ for letting me take their small store and running with a psycho plan to expand it into what it is today. |
FM_Fury | I really, really also want to thank all of you who take an interest in it, always recommending new items, or taking advantage of the Infinities program to get something special for your character or for someone else. |
FM_Fury | I wanted to get some anniversary time items for you but that did not quite happen. I hope to roll out some small and big items as the week goes on for you. |
FM_Fury | Keep on the lookout for that. Apparently we all have bonuses to spend. |
FM_Fury | Going back to the Corps itself, we've have a rocky year. |
FM_Fury | Many of our troops have been asked to step up into positions of authority and you have done a wonderful job in doing so. |
FM_Fury | Yes, things are slow now, but there are always folks working on new ideas and new things to do, so we'll get back into full steam soon enough. |
FM_Fury | I want to take a moment to recognize my command staff. |
FM_Fury | They do a LOT of work for me, especially given my travel schedule this past year. |
FM_Fury | I imagine most of you newer members know them better than you do me. |
FM_Fury | Since he is actually present with us, I would like to start with Cosmic, who is THE backbone of the Army. |
FM_Fury | I am honored to promote you to High General. Thank you for everything you do. |
| * FM_Fury salutes |
| * KO_GN_Cosmic salutes |
KO_GN_Cosmic | Thank you, sir. |
FM_Fury | Cosmic, if you have anything to say, please take a few moments |
KO_HG_Cosmic | I do, and thank you. :D |
KO_HG_Cosmic | I am one of the few who have been here for 8 years (8 years this September). I was introduced to the Vast Empire by Captain Exar Kun, who found me when I was 13-14 years old on the MSN Gaming Zone. |
KO_HG_Cosmic | I started out as just another kid wanting to play Star Wars games with other people, creating small clubs and communities, and just having an overall good time with the people around me. |
KO_HG_Cosmic | I had actually seen various Star Wars clubs/clans on the Internet, but nothing matched the organization, creative design, and "gaming" style that the VE had to offer. I have been interested in writing since I was very young, and the Vast Empire suited me perfectly. |
KO_HG_Cosmic | I believe the highlight of my career - as is the highlight of multiple other individuals in the Army - was during the Elite Squad Competition some... oh wow, 6-7 years ago now. I feel old. :\ |
KO_HG_Cosmic | Since September of 2000, I have looked at our ever-growing world through the eyes of many: I've seen it through Trooper, Squad Leader, Commander of Training, and friend alike, and I must say that the Vast Empire has grown to become one of the best communities on the 'net. |
KO_HG_Cosmic | We may not have a lot of graphics on our site, we may not have a lot of the "cool" features that some other sites have to offer (although that may change in the near future. :P ), but the Vast Empire has something that I found no other club I've been in has: a community that has the will to succeed, and a loyal community to do that with. |
KO_HG_Cosmic | So, to conclude my little dialog, I'd like to say that - perhaps like most others - the Vast Empire has shaped my life in more than just a few ways. The VE has helped me to become a better writer than I could ever possibly imagine, has helped mature me in some aspects, and has provided me with a community of friends that I will always be a part of and remember. |
KO_HG_Cosmic | So, a big "Cheers!" to the best Star Wars club on the 'net. - I look forward to many more years of service. |
KO_HG_Cosmic | Thank yas. |
FM_Fury | Thank you. |
FM_Fury | You all look a little thirsty. |
FM_Fury | !orderfor everyone epthunder |
| * Chesh puts an Elshandree Pic Thundercloud into the mixer, pours everyone a glass and puts it on FM_Fury's tab. |
FM_Fury | Next up, another mainstay and valued member of the command staff made it in today. |
FM_Fury | Rizzit, you are promoted to Major General for taking on a large share of the work of running this outfit. Thanks for everything. You've earned it. |
| * FM_Fury salutes |
BGEN_Rizzit | thank you Fury |
| * BGEN_Rizzit returns the salute. |
BGEN_Rizzit | I'll try not to be too long winded as most of you know I like to get to the point |
BGEN_Rizzit | but no...I've been with the group a little less than Cosmic has and I've seen my share of both good times and bad with this club |
BGEN_Rizzit | one thing I think that makes the VE stand out is even with things look rough we push on trying to get by.... |
BGEN_Rizzit | I've seen us at times when there was more activity than we knew what to do with and times where it was very sparce but every time when there was a slump...we came out of it |
BGEN_Rizzit | but at the end of the day....aside from working hard....this club has a great bunch of people to be with so thanks for the many great years that you've given me...and hopefully a good many more to come :) |
FM_Fury | Alright, thank you Rizzit. |
FM_Fury | I wanted to round out recognizing my command staff. You all know Merrick, who maintains the "night side" for us European/US members. I am proud to promote her to Brigadier General. She's been a great sounding board for me through the years and puts up with a lot of random BS from me. |
FM_Fury | I also want to thank Dez for being THE most insane Trooper we've got, and for pushing for better background development around here. I am proud to make him a full Colonel today. |
FM_Fury | The folks most of you usually deal with are at the platoon level. It is a thankless job, full of juggling every squad incident, every organizational request and detail. |
FM_Fury | Few wish to do it, fewer do it well. Thankfully, we have a great platoon level leadership staff. |
PSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | eh? |
FM_Fury | Let's call up Darr-Rann to represent this group |
| * PSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic quickly stumbles to his feet |
FM_Fury | I would like to promote all of you for your efforts and thank you for doing the hard work the job requires. |
FM_Fury | You are promoted to First Sergeant and thank you very much. |
| * FM_Fury salutes |
| * PSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic salutes |
FSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | Thank you sir |
FSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | (sorry, phone there) |
FM_Fury | Not a problem. |
FSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | And thanks on the behalf of the others too |
FM_Fury | Rogueboy is also promoted to Sergeant First Class, Aeos and Kami to First Sergeant as well. |
FM_Fury | I have a lot of squad awards |
FM_Fury | In the interests of time, I will recognize those who are present, then announce the rest. Fair enough? |
FM_Fury | RK, you have been here awhile with us and you are always willing to contribute. Thanks for your hard work and I gladly promote you to Sergeant |
| * FM_Fury salutes |
FM_Fury | Ken Alibek, you are one of our rising stars. I hear nothing but good about your efforts in the service of the Corps. Thanks for all you do and I promote you to Senior Sergeant. You've earned it. |
| * FM_Fury salutes |
| * SGT_Alibek salutes |
SGT_Alibek | Thank you, sir. |
FM_Fury | Not a problem. Thanks to you. |
FM_Fury | Now, I apologize if I've missed someone, but here are the rest of our deserving troopers. Thanks to all their efforts in recent weeks that have earned them promotions or medals. |
FM_Fury | AHA! |
FM_Fury | Joamer, welcome to the land of Sergeants |
| * FM_Fury salutes |
| * CPL_Joamer salutes smartly. |
FM_Fury | Also from Iron Horse, Saphira Striker is promoted to Senior Sergeant |
FM_Fury | X-Ray, you are promoted to Corporal |
| * FM_Fury salutes |
| * CPO_Atrasin|LCPL_X-Ray salutes |
CPO_Atrasin|LCPL_X-Ray | thank you sir |
FM_Fury | From Wraith Squad |
FM_Fury | Ron-Goron promoted to Lance Corporal |
FM_Fury | Arnaut promoted to First Sergeant |
FM_Fury | Kanderin Draken promoted to Senior Sergeant |
FM_Fury | Also, from the Raiders: |
FM_Fury | Boa promoted to Lance Corporal |
FM_Fury | Dante promoted to Senior Sergeant |
FM_Fury | In Paladin Squad, Luckystar is promoted to Platoon Sergeant AND is awarded the Gold Cross |
FM_Fury | And in Jester Squad, Cowboy99 is promoted to Lance Corporal |
FM_Fury | Also, Verkur is awarded the Cross of Resolve |
FM_Fury | Thank you ALL for the work you do. I hope you enjoy the efforts and keep on contributing. It is definitely appreciated. |
FM_Fury | !orderfor everyone tburn |
| * Chesh sets a Tatooine Sunburn in front of everyone and puts it on FM_Fury's tab. |
| * FM_Fury steps down |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Fury |
GM_Kadann | Now onto the Navy report |
GM_Kadann | I believe Ibram has this, msg me as I don't see you here |
GM_Kadann | Ok...go ahead |
WO2_Tyrol | Thank you |
WO2_Tyrol | Since I'm filling for Jegora and Denethor, I wont take up too much time |
WO2_Tyrol | Unlike our navy cousins, there won't be a round of promotions and congratulations, as far as I'm aware |
WO2_Tyrol | our army cousins* |
WO2_Tyrol | Things have finally settled down a bit for the Navy, and we�ve hit a pretty good stride. Even losing some members to the reformation of Nazgul Squadron, Kaph and Viper Squadrons never skipped a beat. All three of the squadrons performed admirably this week, and I can only hope that they will continue in the same fashion. |
WO2_Tyrol | Over the last weeks the Navy has undergone quite a few changes. We closed a squadaron, and we opened a squadron. We�ve seen some new members step up into command positions, and we�ve seen some old members return as both pilots and commanders. We�ve also lost one of the best influences to ever join the Navy, Commodore Shazam. |
WO2_Tyrol | If you all could thank Shazam next time you see him, i'm sure he would appreciate it. |
WO2_Tyrol | The VENA especially will miss him |
WO2_Tyrol | At various times Shazam served as Squadron Commander, Wing Commander, Naval Training Officer, and an all around problem solver in the Navy. He will be greatly missed. All I can say is don�t be a stranger. |
WO2_Tyrol | A few things are still in the works on our end, so expect to see that soon-ish. Other than that, I urge you all to take pride in this organization, as I have. It isn�t everyday something lasts for ten years. Let�s make it last ten more. |
WO2_Tyrol | Thanks to everyone for keeping the Navy alive |
WO2_Tyrol | That's all from me |
GM_Kadann | Thanks Tyrol |
GM_Kadann | I just have a few things from the Dark Jedi Order |
GM_Kadann | The DJO will be starting to accept new applications starting in July! |
GM_Kadann | I know a lot of you have been waiting to join, so this is your chance |
GM_Kadann | however, the DJO will ONLY accept one member per month |
GM_Kadann | this is in an effort to provide a higher level of training in the DJO as well as keep the current activity up to it's standard |
GM_Kadann | There are a limited number of members that are qualified to train new DJO members, so this is why we need to limit it in this way |
GM_Kadann | Plus, this keeps the DJO members as the top 5% of the VE |
GM_Kadann | More information will be provided about how to apply once July comes around |
GM_Kadann | So keep an eye out for that |
GM_Kadann | ok.....by now all your drinks are probably gone |
GM_Kadann | so make sure to fill them up |
FM_Fury | I have one more little thing to address if I could. |
| * GM_Kadann passes around some more glasses |
GM_Kadann | sure, go ahead |
FM_Fury | Cosmic, Rizzit, could you come up to the stage please? |
| * MG_Rizzit steps forward |
FM_Fury | I believe we've all been toying with the idea of this for awhile now, but Cosmic brought it up to all of us. |
| * KO_HG_Cosmic stretches and steps up. |
FM_Fury | Japheth got on board, I am fully behind it, and I believe every other member of the Army and Navy command staff is behind this as well. |
FM_Fury | I found that I actually had the rights to do this and I believe our votes count as permission enough to go forward with this. |
FM_Fury | Therefore, Kadann, we, your command staff of the Vast Empire, would like to formally promote you to Supreme Moff. |
FM_Fury | Thank you for everything you have done for us. |
| * FM_Fury salutes |
GM_Kadann | Thank you all! |
| * GM_Kadann salutes |
| * KO_HG_Cosmic salutes |
GM_Kadann | That's great |
FM_Fury | Alright, that's all we've got. |
FM_Fury | Cheers! |
GM_Kadann | Not sure what to really say, but thanks! |
GM_Kadann | Yes...indeed |
FM_Fury | !order for everyone hoojib |
GM_Kadann | this is why we got your glasses full |
FM_Fury | !orderfor everyone hoojib |
| * Chesh gets a Hoojib's Revenge for everyone and puts it on FM_Fury's tab. |
FM_Fury | dangit |
GM_Kadann | I have been a Grand Moff for as long as I can remember |
GM_Kadann | probably 9 years |
GM_Kadann | I would like to again thank you all for coming |
GM_Kadann | Thanks to all our command staff |
GM_Kadann | Our great leaders |
GM_Kadann | Everyone that made the VE that it is today |
GM_Kadann | So.....everyone raise their glasses |
GM_Kadann | This is a toast to the Vast Empire! |
GM_Kadann | Cheers! |
| * FM_Fury raises his glass and downs his drink |
GM_Kadann | Now I have to change all my aliases on here for Supreme Moff |
GM_Kadann | /nick SM_Kadann |
| * KO_HG_Cosmic sprinkles a bit of salt on his wrist, raises and drinks down, ending with a casual lick. |
SM_Kadann | Almost done here guys |
SM_Kadann | I have a few quick announcements to make |
SM_Kadann | and then we'll tap into the rest of the kegs and party |
SM_Kadann | Real quick.... |
SM_Kadann | our command staff here in the VE did not just get put into a high position or rank right from the start |
SM_Kadann | they all started right where our new members start; at the rank of Private |
SM_Kadann | Or crewman... |
SM_Kadann | All of our command staff has worked their way up over the years to where they are today |
SM_Kadann | As you heard, Fury and Cosmic have been here 8+ years |
SM_Kadann | And to reach their ranks in that amount of time is truely amazing |
SM_Kadann | We don't just give rank and position out here |
SM_Kadann | It does take time and dedication on all your parts |
SM_Kadann | We have a ton of opportunities to progress here in the VE |
SM_Kadann | Also...... |
SM_Kadann | I want to thank all of our donations to the Vast Empire |
SM_Kadann | So far, we have brought in around $1,500 |
SM_Kadann | This is from the donation site as well as our t-shirt sales |
SM_Kadann | There is one person in particular that I would like to recognize |
SM_Kadann | Kantar Selldar |
SM_Kadann | If you are here today, msg me now |
SM_Kadann | I don't see you atm |
SM_Kadann | But....He has donated $500 to the VE alone |
SM_Kadann | And I wanted to thank him personally |
SM_Kadann | Also....I wanted to award him a free VE t-shirt |
SM_Kadann | I have one of the 'Vast Empire' ones that I actually wear all the time...haha |
SM_Kadann | So, Kantar Selldar....I'll be contacting you about your free t-shirt to know where to ship it and what you want |
SM_Kadann | Thanks to all the others who have donated money as well |
SM_Kadann | This year will be a year of great expansion for the Vast Empire |
SM_Kadann | I have a lot of things lined up that will dramatically increase our numbers |
SM_Kadann | The VEEC will be taking part in these plans |
SM_Kadann | So contact Cosmic if you're interested in helping out with the VEEC advertising campaigns |
SM_Kadann | One other quick thing |
SM_Kadann | As you already know.... |
SM_Kadann | We own the ImperialNetwork.com domain name |
SM_Kadann | We currently only use it for the ComNet and BattleBoard |
SM_Kadann | But....soon, we will release the Real Imperial Network site to you all |
SM_Kadann | This will take us into the next generation of Star Wars gaming online |
SM_Kadann | as well as provide a lot more fun for all of you as well as more opportunities to play games |
SM_Kadann | I also see we have the 1,000 reasons to love Star Wars STILL GOING |
SM_Kadann | let's finish this up people!!! |
SM_Kadann | I know there are 1,000 reasons to love Star Wars; let's get 'er done! |
SM_Kadann | I've been pretty busy these last few months |
SM_Kadann | I am hoping that I will have more time to work on things in the VE here very soon |
SM_Kadann | I am actually in a position to quit my job here in the next 1-2 months |
SM_Kadann | So that will definitely clear up my time to work on new things |
SM_Kadann | One more thing.... |
SM_Kadann | The 100,000,000 IC Imperial Lottery.... |
SM_Kadann | are you ready..... |
SM_Kadann | to taste.... |
SM_Kadann | the thunder.... |
SM_Kadann | I mean.... |
SM_Kadann | win some money.... |
SM_Kadann | VEEC....I know we didn't have any reports, but I wanted to thank you all for your work |
SM_Kadann | The VE Today has been a huge success |
SM_Kadann | We get a lot of search engine traffic from the VE Today, so keep it up |
SM_Kadann | Ok...for some events.... |
| * KO_HG_Cosmic bows on behalf of the VEEC |
SM_Kadann | Check the topic in here....as well as the anniversary topic on the ComNet |
SM_Kadann | Also, for the VEEC....let's ramp up this advertising campaign. I've already given you your first assignment! |
SM_Kadann | And we're back to the lottery.... |
SM_Kadann | I need 3 volunteers |
SM_Kadann | I hope you all have your numbers purchased |
SM_Kadann | This will be a big drawing today |
SM_Kadann | ok...type !lotterypick when you're ready |
FSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | !lotterypick |
SM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 30 |
`2LT_Willtconq|PFC_Lion_Heart | !lotterypick |
SM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 10 |
FSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | c'mon, 20, c'mon twenty |
CPO_Atrasin|LCPL_X-Ray | !lotterypick |
SM_Kadann | LOTTERY NUMBER: 28 |
FSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | NO! |
FSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | >< |
SM_Kadann | haha |
`2LT_Willtconq|PFC_Lion_Heart | lol |
SM_Kadann | 10-28-30 |
SM_Kadann | Thats all for today guys |
SM_Kadann | Let's start the celebration |
SM_Kadann | "It's time to celebrate...." |
FSG_Darr-Rann|ESN_Demonic | Guys, RPG in a little bit |
SM_Kadann | Cheers again! |
SM_Kadann | Dismissed |