[Awards Audit Thread]

/me takes a number, and stands patiently in the queue.

["New" Laptop - Program Suggestions Wanted (Updated)]

Also, if I can just make discs, does that mean I don't need the partition? That block from HP's site helps answer why it is there, but not why it is about 1/4 of my HDD space.

 

You don't need the partition if you have alternate restoration media. You can either burn the HP provided media, download MS-official install ISOs from DigitalRiver (MS's online distribution partner, links here: http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/ ), or both. Personally, I have no use for OEM supplied installs, as I like creating everything from scratch.

 

What you could do, however, is get your system created to a state where you are happy, create a system image (read: a snapshot saved to external media such as a large USB pendrive, or external HDD), and then use that for future restorations if you wanted to prevent from having to reconfigure from scratch. The benefit here is you can both eliminate the 53 GiB partition, have the OS-reinstall disc, and have OEM reinstall media, if you'd like.

 

To answer your question directly: No, if you have the OEM reinstall discs you create, or Windows reinstall media for your license type, you do not need the partition. I'd actually recommend making the discs, or downloading the official Win7Pro ISO now, as in the not-entirely-unlikely event your HDD decides to begin clicking, then commit seppuku, your 53 GiB recovery partition would not help you in that case (since the recovery media is on the HDD itself).

 

As an aside, I really am wondering why on earth they are taking up 53 GiB... that image you linked does not seem to explain why it is needed... Windows seems to be able to do all of those features on its own (Shadow copies, Startup repair, etc.)--save the recovery disc creation.

[13OCT12 - Weekly Meeting]

Because this works better in text...

From me, for Tactica: For those who haven’t seen the posting yet, the Ordo is trying to stoke the flames of the SLMC, by bringing in new blood. As such, Tactica was tasked with locating roleplay regions with adboards for advertising the SLMC, and likely the Ordo in particular. Realizing that the Ordo as a whole would likely have a grander idea of what RP regions are out there, Tactica has been authorized to enact the following bounty. For each verified RP region with adboards, five (5) QP shall be awarded to a maximum of fifty (50) QP per person. For each region selected at the conclusion of the bounty program, ten (10) QP shall be awarded, up to an indefinite limit per person, determined by how many regions are selected by the contracting party. For full details, please see this > http://forums.ordoim...bounty-program/ < forum thread, and be sure to follow the format as posted in the thread. If additional comments on a region are needed, please include them after filling out the template provided.

We also have the Army of the Sith Republic back in Tier 3, and we are tracking a Mainland military, Coercion Combine, in Tier 2, however per precedent we might not be attacking them due to the open area, and the desire to prevent copybotting. This ends the report for this week.

[Legionary Lists]

It's probable that there are errors. Considering your name isn't on the list anywhere . . you tell me. ;} Is it everyone?

The following people are not assigned to a legion. The list was compiled from the latest Mercury listing of who is listed as being in Ordo, who is not listed as an alt, and then who is not listed in the above list of people as being assigned to a legion.

Aelus Janus

Agares Tretiak

Anlysia Gregoire

AProblemTooBig Resident

Arc Vyper

Arokh Takakura

Aryte Vesperia

Ascen Dover

Ashura Ashbourne

BlackRaven223 Resident

BossKen Dinzel

BurrWolf Qin

Calegari McMillan

Constantine Giugiaro

Cyphre Iredell

Dan Wardark

DarkHades Demonia

Desereck Creeggan

DragonX Firehawk

drako Haven

Drasamax Python

Elijah Roxley

Emma Roy

Endra Ashbourne

Enemy Spot

ethan Sigall

FireFox Breed

Gulliver Carpool

Hollowmengitus Yifu

Incognitustealthy Resident

Inoue Katsu

Intus Infinity

Jackson Grayman

Jath Andel

Jeffery Worbridge

Jinxy Fluffball

Joseph Spearmann

Julia Faulkland

Katharine Hancroft

Kelchan Ansar

Keller Teichmann

Kithsuneca Eilde

Kristian Kit

Krystal Slade

Kytec Switchblade

LeftoverChinese Resident

Leonkun Edenflower

Lil Maltz

Maze Yoshikawa

Meltharas Matsukaze

Mephitis Jezebel

MJ Katsu

Morh Giffen

Natascha Czartza

Nayaioh Commodore

Nikki4 Aquitaine

Nrom Normandy

Oblivion Loxely

Oerlikon3590 Resident

Rai Yangtz

Remix3D Daxter

Sakara Anatine

Sam Portocarrero

Sambakza Resident

Scientific Waffle

shinobi Dwi

Siyamak Benmergui

Sly Axon

Sonata Spectre

SoulBinder Wolfstein

Sparky Ziplon

Steff Flintoff

Striker Dryke

Syl Kiranov

Syn Elan

Tala Spingflower

Tenichi Yohkoh

Teron Gray

thatguy Andel

Thunder Caldwell

Tiridates Mikadze

TommyThePanda Resident

Tresia Beck

Trinity Heckroth

Tyler Furry Yaseotoko

Uron Heron

Valen Leinhardt

VeronicaWills Resident

Vile Swordthain

Vix Venera

WolfShaman Warrior

Xang Xiao

Xayvien Rau

Yoki Mistwalker

Zeifer Candour

Zero Itamae

Zerowinged Vasiliev

Zohnar Yifu

[Ordo Auxiliary Air Corps (AAC)]

I do believe this is something I would enjoy participating in. It sounds, as Afevis so aptly put it, like an awesome idea.

[Ordo Idol (Karaoke Contest) - Win Prizes and QP]

Name: Kyra Vixen

Rank: E-7

Branch: Terra

Song Information:

-> Artist: Disturbed

-> Album: Ten Thousand Fists (2005)

-> Track: I'm Alive

Method: Traditional Karaoke Style; No known instrumental available. Accomplished via Audacity's Vocal Remover at standard settings (Remove vocals, simple (entire spectrum), frequency band from 500 Hz to 2000 Hz), and a -5 decibel amplification on the main audio track.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?vwqv2wgk0gqewmk

[Officium Curia: Lictor and Consiliator Roles]

Name: Kyra Vixen

Rank: E-7, Succenturio

Squad: Terra B-2, Carnifex

Merits/Date:

• Corona Obsidionalis, 2011-01-23
  
• Corona Vallaris, 2010-09-18
  
• Ordo Achievement, 2010-10-17
  
• Diplomacy, 2010-12-26
  
• Indoctrination, 2010-08-29
  
• Administratio Qualification, 2011-11-19
  
• Alpha Contubernium, 2010-08-22
  
• Combat Prowess MK2, 2010-08-15
  
• Combat Prowess, 2010-07-18
  
• Homeland Defense, 2010-08-07
  
• Marksman, 2010-10-31
  
• Mechanized Qualification, 2010-10-17
  
• Instructor, 2010-12-26
  
• Basic Training, 2010-06-11
  
• Good Conduct, 2010-09-26
  
• Extended Service, 2011-11-06
  
• Armatura Completion, 2010-08-01
  
• Medicus, 2010-08-01
  
• Pathfinder, 2010-08-15
  

Current Curricular/Extra Curricular Activities: Tactica Adj, Project Neptune Opifex/Artifex

Position you are wishing to be considered for: Curia Consiliator

[FC: 2012]

I'll be there this year.

[Extended Service Merit]

Missing mine as well, sir. Join date was 2010-06-11.

[Ordo Meeting: 25JUN11]

From myself for Tactica: Relatively normal week for Tactica. First off, Order of Light who occupies the region Mind Game, has completed the region's build after ... at least a month, if not two or more of being in the initial build state. At the time of this report, their region was open, but damage was off. Additionally, CATI, who as some of you may know has recently moved to a Full sim, named Village. They have moved yet /again/, and are now in the region named Warzone, which is mercifully still a full region. Finally, we would like to welcome DaveyDarkStrider Oh to the roster. Please shower him with gifts such as compasses, GPS devices, and other navigational devices, such as an astrolabe. This concludes this week's report for Tactica.

From myself for Praescius: Relatively quiet week for Praescius. Of note, pending approval by Alpha command, Praescius's color has been chosen as a teal/blue, with the primary color of 0x009B95 (The color can be easily seen at ( http://goo.gl/BEzX0 ), and is the middle color of the three. Additionally, further talks have taken place with Alpha command, which will hopefully culminate in the appointing of an Executive Officer for Praescius. Stay tuned for more information!

[Officium Curia: Seeking two new lictors]

Name of Applicant: Kyra Vixen

Rank/Division: E-7 Duplicarius / A-2 Antesignani

Current Positions: Tactica Adjutant, IEA Magister (Schola/Armatura)

Having been in the Ordo Imperialis since June of 2010, I have had ample time to view the general inner-workings of the Ordo in terms of customs, but have not had the chance to have a detailed experience of Curia, which has always piqued my interest.

As a general principle, I strive to ensure all decisions I make are unbiased, as I have found that a decision made on biased grounds never works well for either party in the long run. If and when I suspect a bias may be present in my decision making processes, I would seek another person to whom I can pass off the decision to, and mention that in an effort to ensure that a fair and impartial decision is reached, I needed to hand off the matter due to a perceived bias.

As a member of Curia, I hope to bring another unbiased mind to the Officium Curia, and render my assistance at ensuring that the policies and regulations of the Ordo Imperialis upheld with the highest regard.