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ᴀɴᴏʀᴀ ᴛʜᴇɪʀɪɴ ([personal profile] selfloyalty) wrote in [community profile] exsilium2012-04-26 08:15 pm

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So it appears that it has finally come to everyone's attention that this Initiative is terribly unorganized. We are gathered up mere hours before our mission, and we are still given very little to go by save for what little they brief us on. Stop the oncoming army, be sure there are little to no innocent casualties.

Now, I'm no general, but my father had been a great one in his prime and I am at least aware of what is needed from an army through his teachings. And if there has been anything I have learned in the past year is that disorganization is a society's ultimate downfall. I had to witness a civil war break out under my rule thanks to the foolishness and paranoia of others, and I daresay I will not allow that happen here.

We all wish to return home, yes? So far, there have been no mentions of how we are to get home, nor if we will ever return home. However, it is my belief that if we are successful with assisting this rebellion, we may soon find the answer. The only way to successfully help these people is to become organized, sort out our strengths, pick out the soldiers, the healers, the diplomats...anyone who has some skill of use.

What I wish is to call together a meeting. A meeting where we can share what we know in regards to battle and handling political disputes. A way in which we can conduct ourselves like civilized people and hear the thoughts and the opinions of others without them getting lost over the network.

There are multiple ways in which we could do this. Either we can all somehow meet together, or we choose one representative from each household or group to gather information and converse.

We aren't going to get anywhere if we simply sit around waiting to hear word of the next mission. So...does anyone else have any thoughts? Any ideas they are wishing to share? I already know there have been murmurings amongst us to gather, so might as well let everyone hear what you have to say.

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[personal profile] septim 2012-04-27 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ Martin claps thrice, non-derisively, but politely. ] I'm already accounted for as a healer and I would prefer that role since we have so few of them, but I did lead an empire against an invasion for a couple of months. Perhaps what I learned might be useful to this meeting and others.

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[personal profile] septim 2012-04-27 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
Please, don't call me ser. My father, the emperor, was a ser. [ No rancor whatsoever, just a tinge of wistfulness. ] I'm just a bastard.

Yes, I feel the same way. It's a pity we didn't arrange a meeting sooner.

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[personal profile] septim 2012-04-27 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Martin doesn't think you're talking about Alistair, Anora, but rather about himself. ] Just Martin will do.

It went fine despite the lack of organization. Still, I'm glad I didn't bother braving the battlefield, I would've only caused myself grief.
Edited 2012-04-27 01:03 (UTC)

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[personal profile] septim 2012-04-27 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Likewise. I never ruled as an emperor, and I'm not sure I would've liked acting as a general. I don't care much for bloodshed.

I doubt we missed much.

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[personal profile] septim 2012-04-27 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I definitely feel older than I did months ago. [ And looks it. ]

And other skilled fighters: knights, spies, mages. We're spoiled for variety, but not leadership.
noble_nate: (Thoughtful)

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[personal profile] noble_nate 2012-04-27 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
I think I've already made it pretty clear how I feel... I'll be at the meeting.

Are you planning on letting the Initiative know about the meeting? Formally, I mean -- I'm sure they're aware of what goes on on the network.
noble_nate: (Intense)

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[personal profile] noble_nate 2012-04-27 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, Maker, Landsmeets. One of Nathaniel's least favorite things to do.]

I'm glad to hear that. I don't trust the Initiative to be competent, but I don't want us to make enemies of them, either. It'll be a true test of your skills if you're able to get us all to cooperate.
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[personal profile] noble_nate 2012-04-28 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, please Anora. Like you're the first person that's ever happened to ;D]

I hope so, too. I'm willing to help however I can.
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[personal profile] checksum 2012-04-27 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
When the meeting convenes, I'll be in attendance.
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[personal profile] checksum 2012-04-27 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
Would you be amenable to meeting with me before the larger meeting? I have some concerns I'd like to discuss before presenting them to the transport community at large.
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[personal profile] checksum 2012-04-27 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Name a time and place convenient for you - my schedule is extremely flexible at the moment.
bloodupontherisers: ([leader] | so here's the plan)

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[personal profile] bloodupontherisers 2012-04-27 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
I'm assuming, ma'am, that you're a queen a some sort? ::He can... respect that. More than he could respect a female fighter. Queens, First Ladies, all very respectable positions; though likely his slight discomfort shows through in a hestative tone.::

I'll be at your meetin', but I was wonderin' what sorta ideas you might already have about us organizin'? Because I heard we're short on medics, for example, an' I was thinkin' where I'm from everyone gets issued a first aid kit an' is trained how to use it. Basic things, like bandaging wounds an' applyin' tourniquets; enough to keep a body alive 'til you can get them off the front. Being able to have trainin' like that available to everyone would help.

We'd also need to figure out what to do with people who ain't gonna cooperate. An' I don't think there's any sort a jail we can throw 'em in 'til they change their minds.
bloodupontherisers: ([skeptic] | that dog ain't gonna hunt)

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[personal profile] bloodupontherisers 2012-04-27 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
::That is the noise of Will choking, and then clearing his throat. It probably sounds vaguely like, "Glk! hem hem" if it had to be rendered phonetically.::

Not sure as I'm the right person for that job, ma'am. I'm not a medic; just a platoon sergeant. I'd be a lot more qualified leadin' smaller groups into battle, if anythin'.

I'd say we could just shoot them, but that might not make us any more popular than the bastards that brought us here.

Er, pardon my language, ma'am.
bloodupontherisers: ([civil] | with all due respect)

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[personal profile] bloodupontherisers 2012-04-28 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Well, wouldn't that be somethin'. ::He snorts derisively. Witchcraft. Voudou. Magic. Whatever you call it, he's having no part of it.:: And how exactly are they goin' to teach those of us who don't or can't use whatever hocus-pocus they can call up? If that's all we got aside from me who know anything about healing, then I guess I can see what I can organize.

::Well played, madame.::

Unfortunate, that. I doubt the Articles of War hold any meanin' here either, otherwise I'd offer that as justification. Guess someone will have to figure out a different way. ::He hopes his tone makes it clear that he means someone else, not him, he's not volunteering for that also.::
uncalled_for: (Temp 13)

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[personal profile] uncalled_for 2012-04-27 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
I'll go.
uncalled_for: (Temp 42)

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[personal profile] uncalled_for 2012-04-27 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
And when do you think it'll be arranged?
onemoredeath: (ahh you)

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[personal profile] onemoredeath 2012-04-27 06:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hello there, your majesty. Getting tired of this guy popping up to say hi yet? ]

Ah, yes. Let us hope we can meet with little anger, but I do wonder about some of the people here.
onemoredeath: (i'm waiting)

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[personal profile] onemoredeath 2012-04-27 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
It is something we should figure out before this 'United Earth' power decides to step in and assume control of everything. [ He figures that they will notice something odd is going on here. They don't strike him being stupidly blind. ]

I shall be there. I might have a few ideas or at least see some connections others may not.
stonefaith: (grin | who's a bitch)

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[personal profile] stonefaith 2012-04-27 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd like to be present if you'll have me.

[ What, that's it? Yes. For now. Bariyan certainly has thoughts but he's not terribly willing to voice them aloud right now. ]
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Re: [permavoice] because fuck keyboards man.

[personal profile] stonefaith 2012-04-27 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
We will see.

And I am not sure that the Initiative will take kindly to this, though it may be their own fault.
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[personal profile] stonefaith 2012-04-27 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Or it may look like breaking into our own factions.

But since that does not appear to be your intention, then I would be sure to make that as clear to the Initiative as possible. Only a suggestion.
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[personal profile] stonefaith 2012-05-02 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Then I am a great deal more assured. Thank you.