Corsi Mousehold Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 ~ORDO IMPERIALIS~OFFICIAL DOCUMENT<=====================Extend to this length=========================><===========================================================>**********Meeting Report**********NAME/RANK/DIVISION: Corsi Mousehold / E-8 / Antesignani------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DATE: 21AUG10------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUBJECT: General discussion; diplomacy, developments, reminders.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUMMARY: Gear, Fashion Statements, and Class============================================================CHAT LOG:Meeting Opener[18:00] Aryte Vesperia shouts: Goooood evenin'.[18:00] Aryte Vesperia: Obligatory starter, as always: 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 to it.Imperator's Report[18:01] Aryte Vesperia: Weekly statistics:Members: 311Cadets: 2ApplicationsNew: 11Accepted: 2Denied: 9Review: 0 CombatDefensive: 104Offensive: 9Allied Assist: 0Diplomatic Report[18:01] Aryte Vesperia: Diplomatic report: Impressive amounts of enemy regions are currently in rebuild phases. It has put a notable strain on our offensive selections. Thankfully, it seems CS will be reopening shortly (or already has). SK is also slated to be reopened. Defensively, our numbers are up 25 from last week. Otherwise, it has been relatively quiet.[18:02] Aryte Vesperia: No major changes to be noted. IS meeting tomorrow at 3:00 PM. I am expecting some big things out of it—several major political pushes have already sort of been laid out here in Titan. For example, the statement that we’ve placed in our hub regarding the courtesy doctrine.[18:03] Aryte Vesperia: Going forward, looking to make this weekend and Monday a good combat opportunity. I will have some free time and will be hosting raids myself, as well as pushing officers to join me in getting deployments arranged.Divisional Reports[18:03] Aryte Vesperia: That said! Unit reports?[18:03] Lestat Umarov raises handTerra[18:03] Aryte Vesperia: Umarov of the Terra clan?[18:03] Lestat Umarov shouts: Another busy week for Terra. There's going to be some changes shortly in terms of command roles which will be outlined on the forums. Aside from that onto unit reports.[18:04] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Jason for Invictus: "Over the course of the week Invictus members have been very constructive in bringing forward methods to improve the squad and to further it's capability and potency in combat. Members have brought forward ideas for training, attacks, defense and specialist gear that will greatly improve us as a unit. We are still on the lookout for members to fill our free slots, if you think you're alpha squad material and meet the criteria then don't hesitate contacting Jason Backer or zanndor Aeon today."[18:04] Lestat Umarov shouts: From Corsi for Antesignani: "Well then. I think the first thing we are happy to mention is, for those of you that have ventured into the build zone this week, you may have seen the XCR down there. Keller has been working his fins off on it and we are very happy with the feesh. This weeks training actually involved the entire squad. And two potentials. By the way those two are now our FNG's. We welcome Awanken Wasp and Kyra Vixen to the squad. One training raid was held as well however it got cut short by 2142 coming to say hello. "[18:04] Lestat Umarov shouts: From thatguy for Insidiae: "Not a lot going on with Insidiae this week, though looking forward to speaking with the squad members about planning a special event, as well as a squad raid going out soon. Going to be sitting down with Zrazor and going to hammer down most of this Insid stuff to get the squad back up to speed."[18:04] Lestat Umarov shouts: From thatguy for Cohors B: "Another week for Cohors B. Typhon, Desereck, and myself will be picking up more pace, getting the Centuries up as best as they can. There will be sit downs with the Century CO's to hammer down some specifics, and be sure you're asking your CO for PRF's. Looking forward to an active week, as classes for many (myself as well) starting on Monday."[18:04] Lestat Umarov shouts: That concludes my report. Any additonal reports may be given at the dicretion of the imperator.[18:05] Lestat Umarov: discretion even. Astra [18:05] Sosarin Demar raises his hand for Astra.[18:06] Sosarin Demar: Administrative cogs have been turning to make Astra for the better. Wolfshaman is processing census data from the Tactical Squadron to best meet the needs of Astra's primary section. He's also rewritten report forms to make the flight report process more efficient. Blaze and Numinous are working on induction and screening processes with present and prospective Apostle members. Methods have been established and a schedule has been laid out. Trinity and the newly minted flight school, Astrum Palaestra,[18:06] Sosarin Demar: One sec, technical difficultries[18:06] Sosarin Demar: -- is also going through screening with its present base of instructors in order to act accordingly. They've been on the recruits quite nicely. Kudos to everyone. That concludes this week's report for Astra.[18:07] Ethan Schuman: I have something to add on Astra.[18:08] Ethan Schuman: I'm gonna cut right to the chase this week. Activity is a major concern for the entire division. Enthusiasm on the part of those who are active is good, but it can't make up for the people who aren't participating in activities. Calls for both training and raids has been dismal at best. I know there are concerns about Astra's mission role in offensive missions, and our limited deployments on defense. All I can say about that is that that's the mindset of the community. That being said, the only way that's going to change is if we put forward a strong visible front and show everyone we're interested in wider applications for air combat. The assault shuttle program in progress will help that greatly, but it's a long way out. People, we NEED you to step up and start participating more.[18:09] Ethan Schuman: That's all from me.[18:10] Aryte Vesperia: It's a cycle: disinterest on our part by lack of air combat from third parties will result in more disinterest by third parties. Our participation is key to the success of air power internationally.[18:10] Aryte Vesperia: In short: bomb more.[18:10] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you. Any additional reports?Tactica[18:10] Corsi Mousehold raises her hand[18:10] Aryte Vesperia: Mousehold?[18:11] Corsi Mousehold: For Tactica: So we have a couple of bases opening back up this week. Crysis is back and attackable as is Sturmkorps+1. At the time of writing this report we have not engaged yet. We of Tactica are still laughing about Proeliator Illegitimate and now that P.ILL. 's here we're all sure to smile. They do not have a base ... yet but report they will in a month. A few more reports in and a few more fun hitting the group and ... the best news yet ... All open groups have reports in progress or complete. Other than that things are running really smoothly and cruising right along. From there ... Nothing more to say.[18:11] Tsume Xiao raises hand[18:12] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you. Additional reports?[18:12] Mercury: Lost contact: Jayce Iredell[18:12] Aryte Vesperia: Final call![18:12] Aryte Vesperia: Very good then. Moving right along.Keynote Topics[18:13] Aryte Vesperia: First up:[18:13] Aryte Vesperia: Legates appointment cycling policy has been enacted. You can find it under the “policy” section of the forums. It will be going into effect within short accord.[18:14] Aryte Vesperia: Within the next couple of days, the first cycle will begin. For tracking purposes, September 1st will be considered the start of the cycle—as such, the next cycle would be March 1st. Conveniently, a winter and a summer session, hah.[18:16] Aryte Vesperia: As our [O-4] staffing is relatively sparse, a lot of selection power will be falling to the other officer ranks. Astra, however, is a bit of a special case. I am currently enforcing direct control of the unit, acting as a part-Legates to assist shuffling / assignment of their officer corps. As such, an off cycle choice may be made later.[18:17] Aryte Vesperia: I am particularly excited to see how things unfold here—especially going forward. I think this is a prime opportunity for command to maintain a fresh atmosphere, along with keeping the [O-4] and [O-5] pool active / interested. We see a lot of burnout at those levels, on account of an [O-4] feeling stagnated, or an [O-5] overburdened.[18:18] Aryte Vesperia: Questions on that?[18:19] Aryte Vesperia: Moving on.[18:19] Aryte Vesperia: Disembodied has completed his current project – the armor I am wearing. All in all, I am incredibly pleased with the outcome. It is really an outstanding set of attire. Disembodied has outdone himself.[18:20] Aryte Vesperia: Now that this project is out of the way, he is starting immediately on individual unit gear. He expects creation to be much faster, as the variants are no where near as complex. We’re still looking at a completion by September 1st. Or hoping so. Maybe.[18:22] Aryte Vesperia: After the squad gear, Disembodied has begged me to allow him to create a heavy set—sort of a light mech/power armor. I can’t really turn that down, being the Space Marine fanboy that I am. So! After the armors, we will be developing a light mech/power armor for use.[18:22] Aryte Vesperia: (My staff has requested their uniform mod be a pen and clipboard, lol.)[18:23] Aryte Vesperia: In general, after the armors, I’ll be slaving Disembodied for “larger” projects. Vehicular items and mech stuff. In addition, he’ll be creating items for TI.[18:24] Aryte Vesperia: Otherwise, a general update on projects: objective system is scripted. It will be installed this weekend. Unless I break something.[18:25] Tsume Xiao: (( <3))[18:25] Aryte Vesperia: PDR is complete, awaiting final animations.[18:26] Aryte Vesperia: Riot shield is back on the table creation wise—some intelligent NCOS (KIWI~ AND SOMEONE ELSE..) figured out a prim collection that stops most bullets.[18:26] Eriksson Foxtrot: (WOOOOO!)[18:26] Aryte Vesperia: All of the backpacks are currently under production, now that Tsume’s slaving over the objective system is done.[18:27] Aryte Vesperia: Tavor created – appears to be going to Apostles. Thank ya’ Heavy. Replacing the Amplexus.[18:27] Heavy666 Bolden: :)[18:27] Aryte Vesperia: Queeestions there?[18:28] Steeltael Lykin raises paw[18:28] Aryte Vesperia: Lykin?[18:28] Vilkacis Mason raises a hand.[18:28] Steeltael Lykin shouts: Will The Alpha squads have any creative input into their specific mods? If so, what process should we take to bring those concerns to Disembodied?[18:29] Aryte Vesperia: Speak to your unit commander --> unit commander to me --> me to Disembodied.[18:29] Aryte Vesperia: Disembodied will sort of be tag-teaming with the unit leads to develop it.[18:29] Aryte Vesperia: At his creative influence ..[18:29] Aryte Vesperia: At least, if he wasn't, he is now. Surprised Disembodied.[18:30] Aryte Vesperia: Mason?[18:31] Vilkacis Mason: Re-extending my offer to help with power armor, if we need some deforms for it.[18:31] Tsume Xiao Raises hand.[18:31] Aryte Vesperia: Definitely.[18:31] Aryte Vesperia: Xiao?[18:31] Tsume Xiao: On the note of Astra, new gear, and the "Bomb More" comment... There was an Ordo CBU project that was started and was halted, but is mostly complete... If we plan to bomb more perhaps finishing it would help. I know there was controversy about what plantform it would go into, but I think it would be a fun new weapon... though... CBU's are always fun? :D[18:32] Aryte Vesperia: CBU?[18:32] Aryte Vesperia: Cluster bomb?[18:32] Tsume Xiao: Cluster Bomb Unit[18:32] Aryte Vesperia: . . well finish it. Even if it doesn't get issued, I can play with it and that'll make me happy.[18:32] Aryte Vesperia: Any other questions?[18:32] Tsume Xiao: THere you go[18:33] Aryte Vesperia: Laaast chance.[18:33] Aryte Vesperia: Movin' on~[18:34] Aryte Vesperia: Alas, school is starting for many folks—just as a general reminder: this will create some slow down. I think I touched on it a week or two ago, but I just want to reinforce it. The Ordo is large enough so as not to be dramatically effected, but it will definitely make it a bit harder to raid as frequent. We’ll compensate for the lack of active targets with additional home activities.[18:34] Aryte Vesperia: For those of you going back to another semester: good luck and don’t be a stranger![18:35] Aryte Vesperia: Right along on the topic of additional activities . .[18:36] Aryte Vesperia: The IEA has had a multitude of educational projects floating about for some time now – Centurion Itamae has done a pretty fantastic job of managing the administration of the major group training elements, all in all.[18:36] Aryte Vesperia: However, it’s really time to take things to the next level with our formal educations. The Ludi, especially, remains heavily underused. Let’s recap:[18:37] Aryte Vesperia: The major elements under the IEA are: Schola, Armatura, and Ludi.[18:38] Aryte Vesperia: Schola and Armatura are basically non-negotiable—you have to pass Schola to become E-1, and you have to pass Armatura for most promotion opportunities. The Ludi, however, comprises all other extra courses, such as armor academies, artillery, etc. Compulsory trainings have a high turn out. Ludi, when offered, also tend to have a high turn out. On the flip side, impromptu trainings rarely have a satisfactory turn out.[18:38] FireFox Breed roses a paw to add a note to that.[18:39] Aryte Vesperia: This is where the Ludi can really shine and should be utilized: training opportunities outside of Armatura and Schola should fall under Ludi. Of course, individual units will always have the full opportunity to host their own internal trainings. But, this can even comprise scheduled Astra events by tying in a ground element.[18:40] Aryte Vesperia: What this will require is a Ludi administrator, much like Schola and Armatura have, and a staff of flexible individuals who can develop (or find others to develop) educational programs. To date—we have tons, they simply are not utilized.[18:41] Aryte Vesperia: To be sure, major elements that are “must knows” will be worked into Armatura and Schola: both of which are looking at possible revisions. Armatura for certain is being revised.[18:43] Aryte Vesperia: However, group education goes far beyond the two compulsory elements. Continual practice for us has typically been through frequent deployment and strict oversight in the field, but, we can only benefit from formalized trainings while off the field.[18:44] Aryte Vesperia: I will be speaking to Mr. Itamae at length about expanding the Ludi and revising staffing—so, if you’re looking for a major career opportunity in education, keep your eyes open![18:44] Aryte Vesperia: Questions there?[18:44] Typhon Perun raises a hand regarding part of Ludi.[18:44] Aryte Vesperia: Perun?[18:44] FireFox Breed rises paw[18:45] Typhon Perun shouts: At this point in time I have started work on the notecards and example phases for the NCO-A. I have already gotten most of the notecards done and am going to ask another departmetn of Ordo for help with one phase notecard to help finish this quickly and effectively. It should be completed before the week is out pending any possible problems.[18:47] Aryte Vesperia: Thanak you.[18:47] Aryte Vesperia: Mr. Breed?[18:48] FireFox Breed: Just a little side note. If you do extra training it is taken into consideration when you step forword to be promoted or put into a command slot. It might just give you that edge over the others compeating for the slot.[18:49] Aryte Vesperia: It will also be part of our compensation with QP, going forward.[18:49] Aryte Vesperia: Ludi will result in = QP. :d[18:50] Aryte Vesperia: Anything else?[18:51] Aryte Vesperia: Moving on~[18:51] Mercury: New contact: Arc Vyper[18:52] Aryte Vesperia: The next full sim build is progressing nicely. Changes are being made to the overall structure to make combat a lot less linear. The goal is to have it possible to have isolated areas of action, rather than enemy X jumps over into line of sight of fifty Ordo and is summarily gunned down. Rather, enemy X will have multiple options of approach to be gunned down from.[18:53] Niiya Narayan raises a hand[18:53] Aryte Vesperia: The set up will also expand upon recreational areas—it’ll have the overall feel of a sort of occupied scifi-industrial city. Propaganda, grungy factory forge, missile silos. All that fun stuff.[18:54] Aryte Vesperia: The part that is particularly exciting is the large opportunity for objectives and varied interactions: combat will be far more dynamic and entertaining for both us and the attackers. Not in the sense that it will be more difficult to defend, but defending will be a lot less standing around waiting for enemies to come into view at one specific plane. Niiya? :][18:55] Niiya Narayan: The overall design of the new build will perhaps make combat a bit smoother overall too cause there won't be a hundred people all firing at once as there's not alot of clear line of sight over too long a distance. As well as it'll make air to ground a bit more fair in that there are going to be some routes that are completely covered from the surface for hostiles and allies to run around in.[18:56] Niiya Narayan: (that was all i had to add :x)[18:56] Aryte Vesperia: Thank you. :] Anyone else?[18:57] Steeltael Lykin raises paw[18:57] Aryte Vesperia: Lykin?[18:58] Steeltael Lykin shouts: Just a comment: Training Exercises on the upcoming build have been encouraged by Nikki, It would be great if people held the here and there. As long as Nikki or Niiya were informed and gave the nod. Through combat testing of a sim/map is pretty important for balance![18:58] Steeltael Lykin: Them*[18:59] Huttser Ishelwood raises a paw[18:59] Typhon Perun raises a hand to comment on that.[18:59] Aryte Vesperia: Perun?[19:00] Typhon Perun: Antesig just had a training excerise on Chronus recently. It's a good sim, but traingin there would have been better if the structures where not all phantom. I would suggest that be addressed first.[19:01] Aryte Vesperia: Chronus build is not standing. It's just there for appearance.[19:01] Aryte Vesperia: Ishelwood?[19:02] Huttser Ishelwood: For the new sim build, do we have any idea what the rules sets going to be for it, medic TPs and such. Sooner we know that the sooner Tactica can start perlimanry work with Titan defence[19:03] Aryte Vesperia: That is not determined, sorry Tactica.[19:03] Corsi Mousehold: >:c[19:03] Aryte Vesperia: Any last questions?[19:03] Maverick Garfield raises his hand[19:03] Aryte Vesperia: Garfield?[19:04] Maverick Garfield: How soon till the caseless weapons are finalized Sir?[19:04] Aryte Vesperia: You'd have to ask my better half.[19:04] Aryte Vesperia: (I don't even have copies of them. >:[)[19:04] Maverick Garfield shouts: ok thank you sir[19:05] Aryte Vesperia: All righty . .[19:05] Aryte Vesperia: Combat tonight: I will host a raid right after meeting. I have to run off around 8:30 to a dinner, but otherwise mayhem.Promotions![19:06] Aryte Vesperia: Promotions: I am nearly done, I will probably post tonight. If not. Tomorrow. Feel free to send me additional until then. The usual. Meeting Closer [19:06] Aryte Vesperia: Otherwise: good meeting, thanks for coming. Get to defensive postures. About five minutes until raid (I need a drink).[19:06] Aryte Vesperia: Toodle-oo~[19:06] Aryte Vesperia clasps his fist to his chest, presenting a salute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
