Terra Meet and Greet - 05DEC09

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NAME/RANK/DIVISION: Dascede Aluveaux | W-1; Triplicarius | Terra

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DATE: 05 December 2009

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SUBJECT: Terra socializationz

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SUMMARY: Terra command meets with fresh faces to acquaint.

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CHAT LOG:

[15:06] Lestat Umarov: Alrighty, lets get started.

[15:06] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic: Have a seat

[15:06] Azoth Zsun: trying, being evil though...

[15:06] Lestat Umarov: This is going to be an open forum so if people start to trickle in after we start it won't matter too much.

[15:10] Lestat Umarov: There's two purposes of this meeting. The first being that fact that I'm been somewhat scarce lately do to personal obligations and I felt it would be good to meet some of the new faces in Terra. The second being I want to give everyone a chance bring up any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Terra command isn't really all that scary, except for firefox, and we generally have an open door policy and are there to help.

[15:11] Lestat Umarov: So, I guess we'll start with having the command introduce themselves by stating their title and what they do.

[15:12] Lestat Umarov: I'm Legates Umarov. I oversee the day to day operations of Terra from the highest, to the lowest echelon. My job is to work with all levels of Terra command to make sure Terra runs as a finely tuned machine, and to address any problems that may arise.

[15:12] Lestat Umarov: Firefox?

[15:13] FireFox Breed: oh god

[15:16] Dascede Aluveaux: I am Triplicarius Aluveaux. I currently sit as the Vice Commandant of Armatura, assist Triplicarius Itamae with things pertinent to that group. Otherwise, I am known for my habit of taking meeting notes. :P If I'm there, I'm relied on for it.

[15:17] Scientific Waffle: I'm Triplicarius Waffle, I am XO (second in command) of Cohors A, which is made up of the various elite Alpha Squads including Invictus, Antesignani, and Fulminata. I perform Gulliver Carpool's (Cohors A CO) various duties when he is unable to, and work alongside him in making sure the Alpha Squads are administered smoothly.

[15:17] Lestat Umarov: Scientific?

[15:18] Lestat Umarov: Keller

[15:19] Keller Teichmann: I'm Optio Teichmann. I'm XO, and acting CO of Cohors A, Century I. Better known as Invictus. I handle the squad's roster, and all the associated paperwork with leading an elite squad. :>

[15:20] Keller Teichmann apologizes, was writing his final paper in another window. e-e;

[15:22] Lestat Umarov: The table is now open. It's good to see some fresh faces. Does anyone have anything they'd like to bring up? Be it a question, concern, suggestion?

[15:22] Azoth Zsun raises his hand

[15:22] Lestat Umarov: Azoth

[15:23] Azoth Zsun: Well I was wondering how exatly the promotion system works. they are described in the handbook. but other than saying "work hard" essentially. its pretty vague

[15:23] Anlysia Gregoire: Ask Lestat about the poseballs under his desk.

[15:23] Lestat Umarov: ...

[15:24] Lestat Umarov: Enough anly.

[15:24] Wolfe Hardin: sling

[15:25] Lestat Umarov: The promotion system works off of set requirements for promotion to the mnext rank.

[15:26] FireFox Breed: well currently it is in the works when it comes to requirments

[15:26] Lestat Umarov: If you meet all the prerequisites for promotion such as time in grade, trainign attended, raids etc then it makes you eligible for promotion, but doesn't necesarily guarnantee is as other factors can prevent promotion such as disciplinary actions.

[15:26] Lestat Umarov: I encourage you to submit PRF's as often as you're able.

[15:26] Azoth Zsun: Understood. thank you sir

[15:26] FireFox Breed: also on the promotion notes

[15:26] Lestat Umarov: I believe the msot up to date handbook has the requirements.

[15:26] Azoth Zsun: already submitten one request ^^

[15:26] Azoth Zsun: submitted*

[15:26] Lestat Umarov: Very good.

[15:26] Lestat Umarov: You've taken a step in the right direction then.

[15:26] Melly Deemster: Whats a PRF.

[15:26] FireFox Breed: terra is going to be more slot based with ranks. there will not be as many ncos in the coming future and rank will become more flexable

[15:26] Azoth Zsun: personal review forum

[15:26] Melly Deemster: Ou

[15:27] FireFox Breed: as in if your doing a command role your a nco or such. if you losse it you will losse the rankl

[15:27] Lestat Umarov: You basically submit a form to your commander to have them doa review on them, much like a job would do in considering a promotion based off your performance.

[15:27] Nohime Runner: wait..... If we get promoted, and we are then assigned a slot of a command role, and we loose that role for whatever reason we are demoted?

[15:27] Lestat Umarov: You're graded on multiple factors.

[15:28] Lestat Umarov: This is the first I've heard of this.

[15:29] Lestat Umarov: As far as I know currently it's only really active among officers.

[15:29] FireFox Breed: its going on for officers and slowly its going to be going into ncos. its still in the works tho

[15:29] Lestat Umarov: it's too easy to get demoted if you're an officer.

[15:29] Lestat Umarov: All you need to do is forget a report.

[15:29] Lestat Umarov: Officer positions require your compelte dedication.

[15:29] Lestat Umarov: ❤

[15:29] Melly Deemster: I'll just stay a numerii forever :O

[15:29] Lestat Umarov: complete*

[15:29] Lestat Umarov: does that answer your question on promotions?

[15:29] FireFox Breed: its because long ago unlocks where promotions

[15:29] Azoth Zsun: Yes sir, thank you very much

[15:30] FireFox Breed: now since unlocks are not based on that we can make ranks more realistic. you got itbecause your doing something command related

[15:30] Lestat Umarov: Alright, next question or comment

[15:30] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic raises his hand

[15:31] Lestat Umarov: Zero

[15:31] Wolfe Hardin: I'm already here Sir, but thanks for the TP.

[15:31] Nohime Runner: oh dear, brb, sorry

[15:32] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic: Thank you sir. My question is that for the unlock for the Adjudicator requires a Special and a Secondary to unlock it, but from what i read from the unlock note i got from my cadet days it saies a special can unlock any item can you clerify this for me

[15:33] Lestat Umarov: one moment.

[15:33] Melly Deemster: I got some things I need to do, if you'll excuse me.

[15:35] Lestat Umarov: Forgive me for taking a bit long to answer your question.

[15:36] FireFox Breed: something to add to the handbook

[15:37] Anlysia Gregoire: A Special unlocks anything, IIRC.

[15:37] Anlysia Gregoire: So you can use either a Secondary, or a Special, which is more valuable.

[15:37] FireFox Breed: sounds about right imo

[15:37] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic: i see so for the adjudicater i can use either?

[15:37] FireFox Breed: it will be clarified for sure and added to the handbook

[15:38] FireFox Breed: yes

[15:38] Zatuichi Bosatsu raises hand

[15:38] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic: Okay. Thank you sir i was looking at the requirments for it and i want to sure

[15:39] Lestat Umarov: The Imperator said just a secondary

[15:39] Lestat Umarov: Don't need more than one.

[15:39] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic: Okay

[15:40] Lestat Umarov: Zatuichi?

[15:40] Zatuichi Bosatsu yes how do i get in invictus

[15:41] Lestat Umarov: You need to contact Keller over here >.>

[15:41] Lestat Umarov: And meet the squad requirements.

[15:41] Zatuichi Bosatsu: that doesnt work

[15:41] Keller Teichmann: At the moment, Invictus' roster is full. Our usual requirements is minimum rank of E-3, and 3 months without a valid Curia report, along with the other mandatory requirements.

[15:41] Lestat Umarov: options*

[15:42] Lestat Umarov: You have a few optikns really...

[15:42] Lestat Umarov: Either wait.

[15:42] Zatuichi Bosatsu: what are the mandatory requirmens?

[15:42] Lestat Umarov: Apply to Antesignani or Fulminata, or stay where you are now.

[15:42] Keller Teichmann: E-3, 90 days service in Ordo, no valid CIR in a 90 day period, Armatura graduate.

[15:42] Zatuichi Bosatsu: k

[15:43] Lestat Umarov: Next question/comment?

[15:43] Azoth Zsun raises his hand

[15:43] Lestat Umarov: Azoth

[15:43] Azoth Zsun: how does one apply to, and proceed through Armatura?

[15:44] Lestat Umarov: Contact Zero Itame or someone with invite powers.

[15:44] Azoth Zsun: understood sir

[15:44] Lestat Umarov: next? :o

[15:44] Anlysia Gregoire: FYI, Armatura is simply an extended training program post-Schola. You don't need to "apply" for it.

[15:44] Anlysia Gregoire: It's just something you "do".

[15:44] FireFox Breed nods

[15:44] FireFox Breed nods

[15:44] Azoth Zsun: ah understood

[15:44] Lestat Umarov: Well, everyone can take it I think

[15:44] Azoth Zsun: thank you ^^

[15:44] Lestat Umarov: You do need to apply to become an instructor tho.

[15:46] Lestat Umarov: Next question, comment, concern, suggestion?

[15:46] Lestat Umarov: No need to be shy

[15:46] Lestat Umarov: Nothing is too small

[15:47] Azoth Zsun: its the magisters we request for armatura training correct?

[15:47] Nohime Runner raises a hand

[15:47] Lestat Umarov: or the commandant, yes.

[15:47] Lestat Umarov: Nohime?

[15:47] Azoth Zsun: thank you~

[15:48] Nohime Runner: Sesquiplicarius Runner of Cohort B-1 Sir. My question is. In the event your Octet commander or Cohort Commander is not available, what is the proper channel to disbute/talk about your PRFs?

[15:48] FireFox Breed: You can talk to me if you wish

[15:48] FireFox Breed: i do recommend you use your chain of command. if you can not get ahold of them or are not happy with there responce you go higher

[15:49] Nohime Runner nods "I was just curious the proper channel to ensure Chain of Command is followed."

[15:49] Lestat Umarov: I've never done any PRF personally as I feel it would be somewhat biased

[15:49] Lestat Umarov: Just like I never put in recommendations unless I feel it's significantly warranted.

[15:49] Zatuichi Bosatsu raises hand

[15:49] Lestat Umarov: Zatuichi?

[15:50] Zatuichi Bosatsu if get deployed to egypt will i be missed?

[15:50] Lestat Umarov: And not to put a rush on anyone but we need to clear out of here at 4pm.

[15:50] Nohime Runner: o_O

[15:50] Anlysia Gregoire: It's cool, don't rush.

[15:50] Lestat Umarov: I'm sure you'll be missed.

[15:50] Zatuichi Bosatsu: also can i plant an ordo flag on top of the pryamids

[15:50] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic nods

[15:51] FireFox Breed: I will tell you exactly what to do while you are there so you cause terror to yourt command :D

[15:51] Lestat Umarov: Disregard the 4pm thing

[15:51] Lestat Umarov: next question

[15:52] Keller Teichmann will brb. He needs to go see if his car can start. z-z;

[15:53] Anlysia Gregoire: When's FireFox going to post an updated command chart? ;3

[15:53] Lestat Umarov: Ok, if there's no more questions I'll ask some

[15:54] Lestat Umarov: Is everything satisfactory in Terra for all of you?>

[15:54] ZeroNightmare Kaventipovic: Yes Sir

[15:54] Azoth Zsun: Yes sir, I enjoy it quite a bit ^^

[15:54] Dragon Massiel: yep

[15:54] Wolfe Hardin: Yes <3 Everything has been very smooth.

[15:54] Lestat Umarov: have any problems arisen? maybe something you feel that could be imroved upon?

[15:54] Nohime Runner: 90% of the time yes, the other 10% boredom sets in

[15:54] Lestat Umarov: Errr

[15:54] Azoth Zsun: well...

[15:55] Azoth Zsun: no no real problems have arisen, Just an idea though

[15:55] Dragon Massiel: Still waitting on the new sim build

[15:55] Azoth Zsun: combat reports can be done by anyone

[15:55] Azoth Zsun: so...

[15:56] Azoth Zsun: maybe in the schola phase. a mock training report should be done with the phase 6 practical?

[15:56] Corsi Mousehold: Sorry I'm late. Prior committments.

[15:56] Azoth Zsun: that way we all get some familiarity? rather than requiring someone to guide us through step by step

[15:56] Lestat Umarov: That might be a good idea

[15:56] Wolfe Hardin: Yes, I like that.

[15:56] Lestat Umarov: As for boredome. You can always ask the OIC to start a trainign excercise

[15:57] Corsi Mousehold: You mean a Mock COmbart report?

[15:57] Azoth Zsun: yes

[15:57] Lestat Umarov: Or head over to new jessie with a squad of people

[15:57] Azoth Zsun: but using the information from the phase 6 schola

[15:57] Corsi Mousehold: Yeah the way I found out how to do one was 'Go Copy this.'

[15:57] Azoth Zsun: so the data is still true. and not completely fluffed

[15:57] Lestat Umarov: Did you have any questions, comments, concerns to bring up corsi?

[15:58] Zatuichi Bosatsu im very sorry i must go to work. love you all <3

[15:58] Lestat Umarov: later

[15:58] Azoth Zsun: take care

[15:58] Azoth Zsun: get well soon Sci

[15:58] Corsi Mousehold: Honestly. Still in the first month of being Ordo. I like to get a feel for everything but I have to say that yes Part of Phase 6 should be writing up a combat report on the mock combat that is a part of Phase 6

[15:59] Corsi Mousehold: That is something to poke Zero about.

[15:59] Lestat Umarov: mmhmm

[15:59] Lestat Umarov: is there anything else?

[15:59] Azoth Zsun: nothing from me sir

[16:00] Lestat Umarov looks around the room

[16:00] Anlysia Gregoire: People from the raid are just coming in, Lestat, so you may want to give them a minute.

[16:00] Wolfe Hardin: None here Sit.

[16:00] Wolfe Hardin: *Sir

[16:01] Lestat Umarov: I'll brb, giving people a moment to funnel in.

[16:01] Typhon Perun: I'll aplogize if I seem slow, lagging a bit.

[16:02] Dragon Massiel: Its all the in and out people log of and on

[16:02] Dragon Massiel: off*

[16:03] FireFox Breed: hehe

[16:03] FireFox Breed: is there anything else in general anyone wants to bring up?

[16:04] Dragon Massiel: brb getting some tacos

[16:05] Anlysia Gregoire: Hi new people! We've been discussing the Terra command structure and are now in the fancy-pants question-and-answer portion of the discussion.

[16:06] Anlysia Gregoire: Since you landed here right now, you get to ask questions!

[16:06] FireFox Breed: ¯\(º o)/¯

[16:06] Anlysia Gregoire: So any questions you have for Legates "Dingo" Umarov, feel free.

[16:06] Anlysia Gregoire: And FireFox.

[16:06] Keller Teichmann: And got to miss our boring introductions.

[16:06] Azoth Zsun: they weren't boring

[16:06] Azoth Zsun: simply...

[16:06] Keller Teichmann: If you have questions about Alpha squads I suppose I could answer them as well. c_c

[16:06] Azoth Zsun: informing?

[16:07] Lestat Umarov: So, any questions from the new arrivals?

[16:07] Lestat Umarov: Suggestions, concerns?

[16:08] Typhon Perun: Well I know this likely sounds like old hat to me, but I am interested in tank, power armor and tank training when I am done with Amatura. Some of the information regarding that seems conflicting at times to me.

[16:08] Typhon Perun: I mean for me.

[16:08] Vilkacis Mason: I'm interested in that as well, actually.

[16:08] Nohime Runner has wrote the tank training and is cleaning it up before it is ready for the teaching........just FYI

[16:09] Lestat Umarov: I have no clue about any power armor atm

[16:09] Lestat Umarov: I know there's a thread on the forums about the tanks

[16:09] Vilkacis Mason: Do you have to be of a certain rank to be authorized to use tanks, or is it just the training?

[16:10] Corsi Mousehold: I can answer that sir?

[16:10] Vilkacis Mason: And I'm actually curious if we have any mechs or powersuits. I heard they were effectively decomissioned?

[16:10] Typhon Perun: I've been keeping a eye on the foryums.

[16:10] Typhon Perun: I've heard conflicting things about it myself.

[16:10] Anlysia Gregoire: Formerly, we had two "mechs", the Aggressor and the Venerator. They were attached to the Antesignani squad as specialized equipment.

[16:11] Anlysia Gregoire: Performance on them was considered...lacking and they ended up being decommissioned.

[16:11] Anlysia Gregoire: In the works, however, the Venerator is receiving some rescript work. So it may be moving back into active service. That's a "maybe" presently.

[16:12] Anlysia Gregoire: Mechs are considered somewhat inferior to tanks as they don't have armour systems, so you're basically a giant phantom av covered in guns.

[16:12] Keller Teichmann: There also wasn't much oppurtunity to use them at the time. Mechs and armor systems weren't 'in style' and the only armies possessing working systems were ourselves and the Mercz.

[16:12] Vilkacis Mason: I see.

[16:13] Anlysia Gregoire: Like I said, though, the Venerator may be making a comeback. Once it's rescripted it'll be put through its' paces and its' performance and usage will be determined.

[16:13] Vilkacis Mason: And there are, I assume, problems with using similar armor systems with mechs due to their increased speed?

[16:13] Anlysia Gregoire: (It's pretty, I want one.)

[16:13] Vilkacis Mason: I haven't seen one yet..

[16:13] Anlysia Gregoire: Armour systems rely on using a physical "shell" that slides across the ground. Due to the fact that mechs are taller than they are long, there's issues with the "shell" staying upright.

[16:14] Anlysia Gregoire: In addition, things like animated legs would move around through the armour "shell" with large mechs and...it'd look funny.

[16:14] Anlysia Gregoire: We have to balance aesthetics and function. Tanks fill that role better, to be honest.

[16:14] Typhon Perun: I understand, it was just a through regarding them due to a recent raid I was on where 2142 assisted CS with a mech, suggesting to me that we might see more of them in the future.

[16:14] Anlysia Gregoire: 2142 and 39th both use mechs, however their mechs are basically just really big avatars. They have no armour or HP basis. You have to just shoot the avatar, who's covered in a big ol' invisiprim and between the legs of it.

[16:15] Alexi Ayres: Those mechs can be disabled by regular Ordo units using Scar with lil difficulty.

[16:16] Keller Teichmann: If we have the higher ground. :F

[16:16] Anlysia Gregoire: As for tanks and tank training, we presently have...five tanks in the pipeline.

[16:16] Anlysia Gregoire: The Caelum, Infensus, Vanquisher, Veritas, and Aequitas.

[16:16] Anlysia Gregoire: The Caelum, Infensus, Vanquisher, Veritas, and Aequitas.

[16:17] Corsi Mousehold: Before I joined the Ordo I was in another combat sim and fought one on one against a Mech. He said I was cheating cause he couldn't shoot me. He kept having to Airstrike me.

[16:17] Vilkacis Mason: Would it be possible to see them sometime? The forums only have written details.

[16:17] Azoth Zsun: I was in a combat sim before. I fought a giant robot about the size of the sears tower

[16:17] Azoth Zsun: he whined the same way, saying he couldn't hit me

[16:17] Anlysia Gregoire: At least the Caelum, Infensus, and Veritas are going to be of somewhat-availability. The exact ability to obtain/use vehicles haven't been hammered out yet exactly for details.

[16:18] Anlysia Gregoire: The Aequitas...is special. And the Vanquisher is sort-of a late addition I'm not entirely sure on the details of.

[16:18] Anlysia Gregoire: Trust me, when we know how they'll be handed out, you guys will find out. Whether via the forums or whatever method. ;3

[16:18] Anlysia Gregoire: I can demonstrate the Caelum, Veritas, and Infensus to interested-people at a later time, but I'm running short on time right now.

[16:19] Typhon Perun: I see... I am interested in the roles each tank would play, also is there plans for, or is one going to be a APC unit?

[16:19] Anlysia Gregoire: There's a thread in the General Forums about the various tanks and their armaments.

[16:19] Nohime Runner: Typhon, all that will be covered int he training

[16:19] Typhon Perun: Understood.

[16:19] Anlysia Gregoire: Minus the Vanquisher, I believe. As for an APC, it's being looked at...but that role is somewhat-covered by the Astra "Battlebus" dropship you may have seen at some point.

[16:19] Anlysia Gregoire: So I'm not sure about the viability of an APC.

[16:19] Anlysia Gregoire: So I'm not sure about the viability of an APC.

[16:20] Typhon Perun: Yes I've been in the battle bus twice already on raids.

[16:20] Corsi Mousehold: Love the battle bus

[16:20] Lestat Umarov: Alright

[16:20] Lestat Umarov: if there's no more questiosn we should be wrapping this up

[16:20] Lestat Umarov: Seems everyone likes tanks >.>

[16:21] Lestat Umarov: Or mechs

[16:21] Corsi Mousehold: One question.

[16:21] Lestat Umarov: Last one

[16:21] Corsi Mousehold: With the advent of the Astra Battle bus will there be training in Parachuting at all as a possibility.

[16:21] Typhon Perun: Well I been studying ther use on SL for about 2 years now... so my interest is mostly based on what I been able to learn from a non-military aspect on SL so far.

[16:22] Keller Teichmann: I can answer that one. c_c

[16:22] Anlysia Gregoire: Parachuting sucks. Don't.

[16:22] Lestat Umarov: I love parachutes ;c

[16:23] Keller Teichmann: Prior experience, back from when I was a wee Invictus... yes. Parachutes are -not- valuable in SL combat. There's a reason why Invictus' special gear makes us hit the ground even harder. Parachutes make infantry vulnerable, and firing back is difficult due to the aiming mechanics and the fact you'll likely glide gently onto your own bullets in lag.

[16:23] Corsi Mousehold: Same.

[16:24] Lestat Umarov: Alright

[16:24] Typhon Perun: I see... still it might be nice to work on something to allow for better landing control when deploying from the battle bus. On this last raid, I missed the target twice due to being released near the sim edge. Even with angling I was not close enough to land on the target location.

[16:24] Lestat Umarov: I'd like to thank everyone for coming.

[16:25] Lestat Umarov: Hope you all got as much out of this as I did. I'll try to hold another one of these shortly.

[16:25] Lestat Umarov snaps to attention, delivering a clean salute!

[16:25] Lestat Umarov: You're all dismissed. and thanks again.

[Desereck Creeggan]

[15:54] Azoth Zsun: well...

[15:55] Azoth Zsun: no no real problems have arisen, Just an idea though

[15:55] Dragon Massiel: Still waitting on the new sim build

[15:55] Azoth Zsun: combat reports can be done by anyone

[15:55] Azoth Zsun: so...

[15:56] Azoth Zsun: maybe in the schola phase. a mock training report should be done with the phase 6 practical?

[15:56] Corsi Mousehold: Sorry I'm late. Prior committments.

[15:56] Azoth Zsun: that way we all get some familiarity? rather than requiring someone to guide us through step by step

[15:56] Lestat Umarov: That might be a good idea

[15:56] Wolfe Hardin: Yes, I like that.

This is already done in Armatura. Does not need to be added to Schola.