Ordo Meeting - 02JUL10

[Corsi Mousehold]

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**********Meeting Report**********

NAME/RANK/DIVISION: Corsi Mousehold / E-7 / Antesignani

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DATE: 19 June 2010

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SUBJECT: General discussion; diplomacy, developments, reminders.

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SUMMARY: Lots of buisness, new Astra uniforms, Test attack on Titan

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CHAT LOG:

Meeting Opener

[18:00] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Good evening everyone and welcome to this week’s meeting. Per the norm, please be certain to hold all questions and comments until provided the opportunity to speak. Interruptions will result in dismissal from the gathering. When you are provided the chance to speak, be sure to /shout/ your comments or questions—otherwise the recorder may not hear you. Thank you: let’s get started.

[18:01] Aryte Vesperia: To begin, our weekly statistics:

Imperator's Report

Personnel

Members: 309

Cadets: 3 (Dayum, instructors are on the ball.)

Applications

New: 18

Accepted: 3

Denied: 10

Review: 5

Combat

Defensive: 67

Offensive: 10

Allied Assist: 3

Diplomatic Report:

[18:02] Aryte Vesperia: Diplomatic occurrences this week: a notable lag has dropped around the TAC. The mainstay of their activity seems to be in decline . . . overall, the numbers with the major factions are low. On several occasions, interactions have resulted in being forced to withdrawal due to outright attrition. On the flip side, the SK seems to have clawed back to some vestige of activity, with thirteen actives on base last night.

[18:03] Aryte Vesperia: The Alliance Navy has been placed onto a hostile status and we will be pursuing deployments against the target . . . well, whenever the group can muster a defense. This follows after a wake of insults aimed at the Ordo and the IS from the AN command.

[18:04] Aryte Vesperia: And finally, it must be noted that there are currently issues with the grid. Deaths have resulted in crashing clients. It has something to do with the most recent update. We will keep an eye and attempt to continue deployments—as the issue seems to happen off and on. Just be mindful (last night, for example) some deployments may be ruined by this error. As far as I understand, our region and several others have been reverted . . . so the issue shouldn’t affect us.

Divisional Reports

[18:05] Aryte Vesperia: Unit reports this evening?

Terra

[18:05] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Umarov?

[18:06] Lestat Umarov shouts: Light week in general for Terra. I'm just getting over mid terms and a mountain of assignments as everyone else gets situated after returning from AC/ I expect activity to rise again after the 4th of July. In the meantime, stay safe.

[18:06] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Keller for Invictus: "Invictus continued its high activity, taking part in and leading several raids over the course of the week. Our newest piece of gear is nearing completion (this week hopefully), and we plan to have our vacancies filled in due time."

[18:06] Lestat Umarov shouts: From ZeroWinged for Antesignani: "Very light week for Antesignani, no raids or trainings preformed due to outstanding circumstances [including AC]. Work on the XO and NCOIC doctrines is well underway but still within the conceptualization stages. Nothing else to report."

[18:06] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Zrazor for Insidiae: "The crossbow is scripted and undergoing testing as it nears its final beta stages of development. Pending an update to the build and if all goes well otherwise it'll be ready for release sometime next week. The squad has filled up all available slots this week as well following a recruiting drive and we welcome Nikeo Fairlock, Kiyaru Kanto, and Kinera Haiku to the squad."

[18:06] Lestat Umarov shouts: From thatguy for Cohors B: "Activity is still waving up and down as the Cohors B staff is not completely full. PRF's are low; if you requested for a PRF in the past week, please send me a notecard, and I'll get to you as soon as possible. We have great and fun plans for Cohors B, as soon as the staff is completely full. Remember to keep up the PRF requests coming in!"

[18:06] Lestat Umarov shouts: From myself for the Adiutor staff: "Just thought I'd let everyone know I'll be opening up applications soon for the restructuring of the Adiutor staff. There's going to be quite a few changes with the roles and the doctrine so I'll make a forum post about it shortly. Keep an eye out if you're interested in applying."

[18:08] Lestat Umarov: Oh, that concludes my report :o

Astra

[18:08] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you.

[18:08] Aryte Vesperia: Next?

[18:08] Blaze Wiles raises paw

[18:08] Aryte Vesperia: Ms. Wiles?

[18:11] Blaze Wiles: Astra has had a good week this week, training activities have been held regularly and our newer flight member have been showwing alot of much needed enthusasam, also from Kryo for the Apostles: Those who have completed their training did so superbly; those who still need to do it should actually do it and soon, there's a bit of a queue building and open slots in flights begging to be filled. The Apostle-specific machine pistol has gone through beta-stages and Munitorum, meaning that it should be issued early next week.

[18:12] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you.

[18:12] Aryte Vesperia: Any additional reports this evening?

Tactica

[18:12] Ron Bleac raises hand.

[18:12] Agares Tretiak taps his banner on the ground.

[18:12] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Bleac?

[18:14] Ron Bleac shouts: Tactica has been moving along slowly this past week, partly due to my absence. I was called for an emergency meeting in St Petersburg, and shortly after that, had to attend another one in Tallinn, Estonia. Due to my job, I'm moving from point to point, often very quickly. So one moment, you might find me in Ecuador, another, somewhere else behind God's back. So my apologies for any sudden delays, I'm trying my best to get back on track. Once I gain moderator access for the Tactica forum, I'll be sure to add all of the new additions onto the access list. That is all from me. Thank you.

[18:14] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you, Mr. Bleac.

Praetorian Guard

[18:14] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Tretiak?

[18:15] Agares Tretiak: PRaetorian GUard has been active and involved in a variet yof activities, though most of them administrative and on-base this week, it seems. All in all, not much to report, aside from a shift in the ranks coming up.

[18:16] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you.

[18:16] Aryte Vesperia: Any final reports?

[18:17] Aryte Vesperia: Very good. Moving right along.

Keynote Topics

[18:18] Aryte Vesperia: First up this evening: I apologize for being aloof over the course of the week, it's been a lot of catch up and trying to regathering my bearings after the absence. Needless to say, it leaves me feeling farily out of touch to be so adjunct for a period of time.

[18:19] Aryte Vesperia: Tomorrow, being a holiday, will be set as a secure/casual day for the group. I will be using it to finish catching up. So, please bear with me: I'm getting there.

[18:20] Aryte Vesperia: To underline that: yes, July 4th will be a casual day and a holiday. Officer meeting will still be conducted at 2:00. Otherwise, it'll be a free day for folks. I imagine a significant number of us will be unavailable for celebratory stuff.

[18:20] Aryte Vesperia: Questions there?

[18:20] Jake Stoanes raises hand

[18:20] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Stoanes?

[18:21] Jake Stoanes shouts: You say it's going to be holiday, how will that impact the sim? Will it still be open and everything will function normally?

[18:21] Aryte Vesperia: The region will remain open to visitors . . however damage will be disabled and we will stand down combat wise for the day.

[18:22] Jake Stoanes shouts: Ok, thank you, sir.

[18:22] Aryte Vesperia: Administrative functions will continue in some forms.

[18:22] Aryte Vesperia: And, you're welcome.

[18:22] Aryte Vesperia: Next up:

[18:23] Aryte Vesperia: As hinted some weeks ago, the unlock system will be undergoing revision in the near future. I will be tasking my newly acquired adjutants-- Xayvien Rau and Hollowmengitus Yifu to the project.

[18:24] Aryte Vesperia: The most dramatic change will be the removal of the "unlock" points. Instead, QP will become a sort of spendable currency.

[18:25] Aryte Vesperia: Every item that is currently unlockable will receive a QP cost, that may be selected when an individual reaches the threshold for it. This will allow individuals to determine what items they wish to pursue, rather than being locked into the current tiers. For example-- it'll be possible for someone to simply save up for a more costly heavy weapon, then to be forced to expend their points on a light weapon.

[18:27] Aryte Vesperia: Individuals with unlock points will be compensated. It is as simple as running an equation through Mercury, which will factor out what each of the old points are worth. Existing QP balances will be reviewed. The probability is you'll simply keep what you currently have.

[18:27] Aryte Vesperia: Until otherwise mentioned: keep doing what you're doing. A large announcement with details will be provided when the change is made.

[18:27] Aryte Vesperia: Questions?

[18:27] Steeltael Lykin raises paw

[18:27] Kyra Vixen raises her paw.

[18:27] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Lykin?

[18:28] Steeltael Lykin: Please allow Miss Vixen to pose her question first. As I type mine sir.

[18:28] Aryte Vesperia: Very well. Vixen?

[18:28] Kyra Vixen: Will current unlocks be honored? Meaning, if a person has an item obtained through an unlock, will they retain it after the new system is implemented?

[18:28] Aryte Vesperia: You sure will. Aye.

[18:29] Kyra Vixen: Thank you very much, sir.

[18:29] Aryte Vesperia: Very welcome. Mr. Lykin?

[18:29] Steeltael Lykin: As you said sir, There will be a review for the current QP totals, Are you implying sir, That existing unlocked weapons, Will not be retroactivly subtracted from current QP totals?

[18:29] Jake Stoanes raises hand

[18:30] Aryte Vesperia: It really depends on the technical side to it. I was running it through my head, and, could probably fairly compensate even folks like Corsi, who're around 1K QP, by making the special unlock provide a good compensation. Hm.

[18:30] Aryte Vesperia: M r. Stoanes?

[18:31] Jake Stoanes: How will the merits that give unlock points be affected? For example, if a merit gave one unlock point, would it still give out an automatic unlock, or would it now give a significant amount of quality points?

[18:32] Aryte Vesperia: Rather than being an auto-unlock.

[18:32] Nivanglus Aya raises his hand

[18:32] Aryte Vesperia: Last question. Mr. Aya?

[18:32] Nivanglus Aya: So, In the instance of people who have been around ages, And have aquired most of the merits that reward QP Points. What happens in that instance, when all of said merits were earned pre-QP System?

[18:34] Aryte Vesperia: You are still capable of earning the QP for the merit if you're awarded it a second time. Back-dating and doing the work to figure out who didn't get what because their merits are pre-QP system would be . . incredibly difficult. This has been the stance since the introduction of QP kickers with the merits.

[18:35] Aryte Vesperia: Next topic:

[18:36] Aryte Vesperia: The new armor set has been completed by Disemobided Hand-- you can pan your camera up to the top of the center overhang to him if you wish to get a glimpse of it.

[18:37] Aryte Vesperia: We will begin issuing of it after determining distribution and some regulatory items-- as mentioned last meeting, there will be a moratorium on modifications (not resizes) following the release.

[18:38] Disembodied Hand raises hand

[18:38] Aryte Vesperia: Furthermore, included with this will be the distribution of various packs for unlock: the engineering pack, etc, etc. Perhaps not at initial release, but, within short succession.

[18:38] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Hand?

[18:38] Disembodied Hand: Its to be noted, as some people have asked, that the hat isnt part of it. Thats all.

[18:38] Aryte Vesperia: Haha. Yes.

[18:38] Disembodied Hand: just got a few IMs

[18:39] Lestat Umarov: is there a helmet?

[18:39] Aryte Vesperia: Aye.

[18:39] Aryte Vesperia: It is c urrently in the works.

[18:39] Aryte Vesperia: Questions?

[18:39] Nivanglus Aya raises his hand.

[18:39] Huttser Ishelwood raises his paw

[18:39] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Aya?

[18:40] Nivanglus Aya: Is release of it being held until Praetorian versions, Invictus and so on are completed? Or are we hopping right into distribution?

[18:40] Aryte Vesperia: Variants will be at a later date.

[18:40] Aryte Vesperia: Decisions still need to be made as to our current gear, so on and so forth. It'll be worked out soon.

[18:41] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Ishelwood?

[18:42] Huttser Ishelwood: You said sir that "there will be a moratorium on modifications", will we still be able to use outside issued digi boots like the ones i'm wearing or does the new armor have a set of digi boots?

[18:43] Aryte Vesperia: Armored digi boots will be arranged.

[18:43] Aryte Vesperia: Or, rather, are being arranged (Dis just IM'd me).

[18:43] Aryte Vesperia: Lol.

[18:43] Aryte Vesperia: Any other questions?

[18:44] Aryte Vesperia: Very good. Moving on:

[18:46] Aryte Vesperia: Surveys: for those of you who've been paying attention to the forums, this topic isn't a surprise. But, for the rest of you-- I will be releasing anonymous surveys allowing members to make comments and fill out opinion on administrative elements of the group.

[18:46] Aryte Vesperia: First up will be Curia. I will be issuing the survey via notice and provide instructions on it sometime early this week.

[18:46] Aryte Vesperia: Questions?

[18:47] Aryte Vesperia: Next, then:

[18:49] Aryte Vesperia: On the same topic of Curia: although meetings really aren't at the top of everyone's list of "yay exciting," I will be implimenting monthly Curia meetings for the staff. During which time we will be spending time going over focus and ensuring consistency in decisions. These gatherings will also serve as an opportunity for members to schedule time to proposition the policy enforcement department on procedure, or special case scenarios.

[18:50] Aryte Vesperia: Aaand last up on my list:

[18:52] Aryte Vesperia: From history, it has really been learned that the position of Legate [O-5] is one that creates a lot of burden and potential burn-out for the holders. Especially in the main division heads: Astra and Terra.

[18:52] Aryte Vesperia: The positions, however, are incredibly vital.

[18:53] Aryte Vesperia: Legate are difficult to replace, difficult to appoint, difficult to transition . .

[18:54] Aryte Vesperia: Essentially, it creates a lot of problems whenever we reach a point in which an individual is either burned out, or attempting to seek retirement.

[18:55] Aryte Vesperia: So, I am proposing a bit of a radical shift.

[18:57] Aryte Vesperia: It is my belief that if the position of O-5 was an elected role-- perhaps not in every division (IE: AiR, Curia), then it would provide the opportunity for individuals interested (O-4's) to proposition their individual divisions with a plan and method to achieve levels of success. Furthermore, it'd create a process in which stagnant or individuals wishing to seek retirement could bow out and resume service within their divisions as an O-4.

[18:59] Aryte Vesperia: It would also permit the divisions the capability to exercise . . well, either motivation for the O-5 to continue service, or replace individuals who are sitting on the spot without actual progress.

[18:59] Aryte Vesperia: I am really unsure as to the specifics or, even if this is a "good" idea. It is, however, an idea. One that I'd like everyone to chew on for a bit before we bring it up late for more in depth discussion.

[19:01] Aryte Vesperia: Although there is obviously nothing set in any sort of stone at this point. I envisioned limitless terms, with voting restricted to the divisions-- Terra would vote for Terra, Astra for Astra, et cetera.

[19:02] Aryte Vesperia: If this was pursued, the existing Legate would be given fair opportunity and a term without needing to be "voted" for. This is not a punishment for anyone.

[19:03] Aryte Vesperia: Tentatively . . I'll take a couple questions.

[19:03] Ron Bleac raises his hand.

[19:03] Steeltael Lykin raises paw

[19:03] Aryte Vesperia: Bleac?

[19:03] Zerowinged Vasiliev raises his hand.

[19:03] Ron Bleac: Is this, partly, some sort of democratic system being put into works when it comes to single divisions, or am I getting this completely wrong?

[19:04] Aryte Vesperia: So-so. What I had in mind is that the O-5 of a division would be elected on a term by term basis from the O-4's within the divison.

[19:04] Aryte Vesperia: Was that your question?

[19:04] Ron Bleac: Yes.

[19:05] Aryte Vesperia: Lykin?

[19:05] Steeltael Lykin: Sir, Just a bit of humour..with your leave your Grace, But..would we be able to post campainge posters and those annoying roadside signs advertising our supported canidate? :)

[19:05] Aryte Vesperia: Haha-- no. Probably not. The process would be anonymous and purposefully so. We do not want polarization.

[19:05] Aryte Vesperia: Vasiliev?

[19:06] Zerowinged Vasiliev shouts: Two questions rather

[19:06] Zerowinged Vasiliev shouts: If you don't mind.

[19:06] Aryte Vesperia: Go ahead.

[19:06] Zerowinged Vasiliev shouts: How would this work for people in two different divisions (IE: Terra and Curia)? Also, do the O-5's of other divisions have say so or is the voting entirley restricted to "Terra only" or "Astra only"?

[19:07] Aryte Vesperia: In all probability, the smaller administrative roles would remain appointment base (if this was to be enacted). Not democratic. Otherwise it'd be . . like the 3 Curia people voting on who get's O-5. Just doesn't work.

[19:08] Aryte Vesperia: And, I'm not sure I understand your second question? It'd be division based. Astra would not be voting on Terra, Terra on Astra, etc.

[19:08] Zerowinged Vasiliev shouts: Answers both.

[19:08] Aryte Vesperia: I'll take one more question. Anyone?

[19:09] Intus Infinity raises hand.

[19:09] Aryte Vesperia: Infinity?

[19:09] Intus Infinity shouts: Would O-4 imply Evocati?

[19:09] Aryte Vesperia: If the Guard fell into the category, it would, ay e.

[19:10] Aryte Vesperia: As I said-- this is really a pre-alpha idea at this point. I just wanted to bring it up, let people think, and t hen bring it up later for folks to chew on.

[19:10] Aryte Vesperia: We'll retouch on this later.

[19:10] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you for the questions.

[19:10] Aryte Vesperia: Any topics to cover this evening?

[19:11] Aryte Vesperia: Very good then.

[19:11] Aryte Vesperia: Promotions:

[19:12] Aryte Vesperia: It is a reoccuring theme for me to say 'oh snap, they will be posted tomorrow.' Someone asked me why I don't simply start posting them on Sunday in general-- well, because I do aim and attempt to get them done by Saturday. Simply, if I work on Saturday, the time isn't there to do so. I apologize for the days that it is put off (LIKE TODAY) until Sunday.

[19:13] Aryte Vesperia: That, and I still secretly believe most of you come to see if you got promoted. >:[

[19:13] Aryte Vesperia: (I kid.)

[19:13] Tiridates Mikadze: (did I get promoted)

[19:13] zanndor Aeon whispers: lies

[19:14] Aryte Vesperia: Having said all that-- promotions will be posted by tomorrow, haha. Feel free to drop me extra recommendations until Midnight.

[19:14] Aryte Vesperia: In addition to which, I will be figure out an honor title appointment ceremony here in the near future.

[19:14] Aryte Vesperia: Several people here are up for appointment.

Meeting Closer

[19:15] Aryte Vesperia: Other than thaaat . . raid in a short bit. Good meeting. Thank you all for attending. As always. It was a pleasure. For those of you running away: Have a great night and Happy 4th of July. Otherwise, see you all shortly for blood.

[19:15] Aryte Vesperia: Dismissed.

[19:15] Aryte Vesperia clasps his fist to his chest, presenting a salute.