Aryte

An hour or so ago I announced that I intend to clean our roster of those who have simply stopped caring to show up, or present any interest at all in participating. That will cut our numbers down by 15, to 208. Now, this provides a perfect opportunity! Rather than suffer the number cut and repair it over time, I propose we take a step toward filling the gap and push towards our intended goal of 250 members. The Ordo Imperialis has never "cold recruited," such as randomly throwing pamphlets at folks we encounter. Instead, I ask that you all reach out to the most valuable applicant pool: your friends! There's nothing better than recruiting individuals you can attest and vouch for. Not only do they begin with an established base, but you're able to assist them in expanding their foundation throughout the group. So please, if you can think of anyone who may be interested . . get 'em signed up! The more the merrier.

I've gone through and picked out folks in our roster who have not shown any interest in participating, or have simply not been on in over 3 months. Please check the list and refresh my memory if any of these folks have reasons to be AWOL or the likes. Annalee Broek Boggen Johin - OK Bourne Cinquetti - OK Clarissa Heart Damien Remblai - OK Esmerald Daminquez Fallen Outlander Heiko Teichmann - OK Perks Lancaser Robert Marquez - OK Scoob37 Zenovka Synirazxu Lownehard - OK Tatyana Blair Terd Wollongong Tregok Boa

I spent a couple hours last night cleaning up our banlist, cut about . . almost 200 people off it. A large majority of them were: a. Banned from SL; b. Probably suspicious avatars months ago; c. Ex-VG. I doubt we'll see many of them back in sim, but, just be aware!

This schedule is not exclusive. It is intended to encompass only matters personally scheduled by the Imperator. If any other events are to be noted, feel free to comment them in. [March 9th] -- Combat in the evening: after 6:00 PM SLT. [March 10th] -- Combat in the evening: after 7:00 PM SLT. [March 11th] -- Titan Industries, Inc meeting at 3:00 PM SLT. [March 12th] -- N/A. [March 13th] -- Combat in the evening: after 5:00 PM SLT. [March 14th] -- Promotion recommendations due by 3:00 PM SLT. -- Weekly meeting; 6:00 PM SLT. [March 15th] -- Combat likely throughout the day-- not for sure!

Rehabilitative sanctions are the best served, most enjoyable ones. I am glad it worked out for you and I am glad you're back. Apology more than accepted.

There is always, always the chance of "I wasted my time." That is life. When someone is trying to build something new for the group, they do so under the understanding there is no guarantee something better won't come along. The same concept goes with brain projects. I do not expect everyone here to be a Sosarin Demar: frankly, I'd get annoyed if everyone tried to redesign their division. If you want to do something and you're not sure "can I?" Just ask! The worst I can say is no.

The reason builders seem to be "promoted so quick" is not because they "make cool shit." It's because they're probably spending a lot of time making cool shit for free, for the group, when they could be making cool shit elsewhere to make oogles of money. Development does not equal your direct route to W-1. Development is a cornerstone and part of a greater picture. Let's take Niiya for example (sorry Niiya). Niiya is a great builder and scripter. Niiya is also a level headed, fantastic leader. Because of that, she's contributed a huge amount to Astra's culture. Niiya has subsequently become a W-1. Edit: It is usually looked at in poor light, based upon the most visual thing: the fact people make stuff. It is not realized the connection and correlation between the act of making something for the group, and the benevolence behind it. Someone who's sitting down spending several dozen man hours making a new piece of tech is equally prone to spend several dozen man hours designing a new training program. Furthermore, development is not just physical. It's written, design, conceptual . . Lestat Umarov redefined Terra: he's an O-2. Sosarin Demar revolutionized Astra as a wee E-something. Now he's an O-3.

The idea of promotions being a natural progression based upon simply "spending time" around map is one that . . is partially flawed in its establishment. Although I've commented on it regularly: the necessity to be progressive is huge. The difference between an E-7 and a W-1 is "what have they done?" If you're looking at a comrade and going "how the hell did they get to E-whatever so fast?" Ask yourself, "what have they done?" Compulsory promotions are promotions you can, in theory, receive just by being present on base and being active. Participation in combat is quasi-compulsory: it is an expected practice that you'll participate. To be fair: you can probably get to E-3 in the Ordo in about . . eh, three months, by simply "being active and participating." I can promise you that you will not go beyond E-4 without contributing. What is contributing? Adding to the group beyond simply "being here." Yes, participating in combat is /contributing/ in its own right. But it is not participating progressively, or improving the group at large. If you're simply a war hero with desires to be a grizzled, recognized veteran: E-4 and E-5-- maybe, maybe with time and some limited progressive attitude, E-6 and E-7. These are fair, honorable positions and very fitting to "career fighters." If you wish to elevate, gain responsibility, and become an officer-- if you want to see yourself beyond enlisted ranks, or even in senior enlisted ranks, you must be progressive and actually add to the group's culture, identity, establishment and so forth. I will be asking myself "What have they done for the Ordo?" when considering promotions beyond E-4. It is important that we fill positions in the officer cadre with those who are not "career fighters," but those who are able to handle the level of expected commitment and obligation to work very, very hard for zero pay. To add, I will be dropping opportunities for existing officers and warrants to be respectfully reassigned to E-7 under the same pretense. There is no shame in this, not at all. I know each and every one of you wishes to do a lot of good for the group, but not everyone has the time or the means to do so. There is no shame at all in that.

To add. Let's see Takkun Gray issue an apology. He certainly down talks us quite a lot. Way to be the bigger man, Keystone.

Well written and well said. It takes a lot for someone to admit a mistake, so I do commend you. On occasion, it's pretty easy to make a murmur or a sigh in discontent about something or another. The importance is realizing the bigger picture and the implications of letting the discontent fester. So again, kudos.

Difference between FF in heat of combat and FF in the lull of nothing. In combat, you will get shot by your teammates on accident. It happens.

It will probably be separate, as heavy weapon pack is like OP x900.

Dude. That's a friend of mine named Jill. Rofl.

GOOGLE HAS ARRIVED.

Bein' replaced with the "Pilum."

As the title suggests, the Ordo SRAW rocket launcher has been phased out of service. You may continue to use it if you happen to have it, but it is no longer issued.

Although I-101 is designed primarily for visual decency, the regulation is expanded and does include verbal decency. As such, verbal conduct that would otherwise be considered "unfit" will be regulated. Included, but not limited to: a. Discussions of narcotics, drug paraphernalia and/or participation in the aforementioned while present on any Ordo territory or allied territory; b. Use of hate language; c. Discussions of lewd or sexual conduct; d. General revolting commentary.

He is Jack Bauer.

Although I agree with most of the pretty strong "you're a douchebag" comments made on the NJ comments, I do agree entirely we need to keep it calm and civil. Best approach: laugh it off, make light comments, and point out errors in information. Don't go personal.

[17:59] Bastion Chesnokov: I know how busy you must be, yiffing and all. *Hairruffles.* I'll let you get back to that. And Chaos can't be destroyed. Silly furries. [17:59] Aryte Vesperia: The irony of being downtalked about yiffing by Ishida "Nanao's Up My Pooper" Dye is . . just too much to handle. [18:00] Bastion Chesnokov: Sorry, we're no longer together. <3 [18:00] Aryte Vesperia: Fourteenth birthday? Sorry to hear it. [18:01] Bastion Chesnokov: Atleast I don't attend furcons, Tony Stark :[ [18:01] Aryte Vesperia golfclaps.

I have the Redwall collection right next to Mein Kampf on my book shelf.

Neutral.

I received an invitation to Chaos Imperialis. With agreement from Lurdan and I . . I proceeded to eject all of them with the following notice: Dark followed up with: [23:29] Dark Svenska: You have been ejected from 'The Chaos Decretum - Land Managment' by Dark Svenska. That felt wonderful. [23:45] Tazai Arai: Hey Aryte, wanted to give you a little thanks, heard about what you did in the Chaos group, actually, moments before I was kicked by one of his grunts because I basicly told them the same thing you did, so kudos, man, was a really cool thing you did. [23:45] Aryte Vesperia: My pleasure. It wasn't a "me" thing, I just happened to be the first IS leader to volunteer to do it. [23:46] Tazai Arai: Well, damn good show man. Damn good.

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