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[Alidina]

BROTHER

The Order is always willing to trade, and I'm sure some of your local warlords and your ProvGov would be interested in hiring some members of the Order as mercenaries to help further their goals, whatever those may be.

and it seems in the budding split of galactic power we have vold, Javakin, and cauk on one side with the Order and Arcerion on the other.

[The Nuclear Fist]

The The Sovereign Chivalric Order of the Krissian Faith and the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Saint Manigog is a feudal, chivalric military order dating back to the time before the Galactic War, its capital being the planet Antioch. A feudal stratocracy, the Order is officially subordinate to the Ecclessiarchy of the Holy Krissian Faith, though in actuality it is very much the other way around. Ruled by the Grand Master of the Chivalric Order, the Order is widely considered a ruthless and genocidal nation, though it is generally preferring to trade with the cosmos at large, viewing this as a better environment to spread the Krissian faith. In connection with their roots, the Order also makes a decent profit selling its services as a mercenary company.

EVIL

Hardly, the Order does not intend to wipe out any species.

[Arcerion]

The The Sovereign Chivalric Order of the Krissian Faith and the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Saint Manigog is a feudal, chivalric military order dating back to the time before the Galactic War, its capital being the planet Antioch. A feudal stratocracy, the Order is officially subordinate to the Ecclessiarchy of the Holy Krissian Faith, though in actuality it is very much the other way around. Ruled by the Grand Master of the Chivalric Order, the Order is widely considered a ruthless and genocidal nation, though it is generally preferring to trade with the cosmos at large, viewing this as a better environment to spread the Krissian faith. In connection with their roots, the Order also makes a decent profit selling its services as a mercenary company.

EVIL

Touch him and I will send convicted Pirates to your system instead of having them either executed or in prison for life.

And Terrorists. Because if the ProvGov can't solve its problems within its own system, it might as well send them somewhere else!

[Alidina]

EVIL

Hardly, the Order does not intend to wipe out any species.

were we not discussing using landmines filled with chemical and bio weapons not even a page ago.

Also, how goes your new post on many terrors?

[Alidina]

EVIL

Touch him and I will send convicted Pirates to your system instead of having them either executed or in prison for life.

And Terrorists. Because if the ProvGov can't solve its problems within its own system, it might as well send them somewhere else!

Considering his strategy seems to be something along the line of loot and pillage then salt a fields while indoctrinating us I really have to ask can pirates be that much worse?

[G-Tech Corporation]

The The Sovereign Chivalric Order of the Krissian Faith and the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Saint Manigog is a feudal, chivalric military order dating back to the time before the Galactic War, its capital being the planet Antioch. A feudal stratocracy, the Order is officially subordinate to the Ecclessiarchy of the Holy Krissian Faith, though in actuality it is very much the other way around. Ruled by the Grand Master of the Chivalric Order, the Order is widely considered a ruthless and genocidal nation, though it is generally preferring to trade with the cosmos at large, viewing this as a better environment to spread the Krissian faith. In connection with their roots, the Order also makes a decent profit selling its services as a mercenary company.

EVIL

Beautiful.

On that note, the Order is monotheistic, yes?

[Arcerion]

Touch him and I will send convicted Pirates to your system instead of having them either executed or in prison for life.

And Terrorists. Because if the ProvGov can't solve its problems within its own system, it might as well send them somewhere else!

Considering his strategy seems to be something along the line of loot and pillage then salt a fields while indoctrinating us I really have to ask can pirates be that much worse?

Do you ever want to use your trade routes safely again..

[The Nuclear Fist]

were we not discussing using landmines filled with chemical and bio weapons not even a page ago.

Not necessarily genocide so much as a denial of resources to the enemy.

Also, how goes your new post on many terrors?

Fine. Should have it up in a few hours. General gist is the Crusade Fleet fires off a volley of nuclear shells and missiles at enemy ships while Templar Knights orbitally drop onto the colony in the hopes of seizing its star port.

[The Nuclear Fist]

On that note, the Order is monotheistic, yes?

Yes.

[The Nuclear Fist]

Considering his strategy seems to be something along the line of loot and pillage then salt a fields while indoctrinating us I really have to ask can pirates be that much worse?

Occupied planets are considered separate entities and vassals of the Order. Tribute is extracted, planets are made to swear fealty, and a local branch of the Ecclessiarch is established. Aside from that, the locals are allowed to live much as they did before, but with the added bonus of being offered the full protection of their feudal masters.

Internal politics of planets are left to the planet's own devices.

Looting, pillaging, and the salting of fields only come into play when a planet rebels or is at risk of being lost to an enemy.

[Meritocratic States]

So how is my application? Is it okay?

[Alidina]

Jst remember the planets in your beach head system do not have breathable atmosphere the javakin colonies are in self contained facilities with numerous skyscrapers spread across them. there are going to be Javakin in environmental suits outside working equipment or organize the automated task force, feel free to kill them or smash their face plates.

[The Nuclear Fist]

Jst remember the planets in your beach head system do not have breathable atmosphere the javakin colonies are in self contained facilities with numerous skyscrapers spread across them. there are going to be Javakin in environmental suits outside working equipment or organize the automated task force, feel free to kill them or smash their face plates.

They're generally going to be rounded up, unless they try to fight back. A Templar Knight is every bit as well armed and armoured as a heavy tank, so they'll only slaughter the locals if it comes down to necessity.

[The Nuclear Fist]

So how is my application? Is it okay?

I already accepted it.

[Alidina]

Considering his strategy seems to be something along the line of loot and pillage then salt a fields while indoctrinating us I really have to ask can pirates be that much worse?

Occupied planets are considered separate entities and vassals of the Order. Tribute is extracted, planets are made to swear fealty, and a local branch of the Ecclessiarch is established. Aside from that, the locals are allowed to live much as they did before, but with the added bonus of being offered the full protection of their feudal masters.

Internal politics of planets are left to the planet's own devices.

Looting, pillaging, and the salting of fields only come into play when a planet rebels or is at risk of being lost to an enemy.

how do you plan to teach the Javakin your faith? They currently believe spirits are the embodiment of everything from groups to special rocks, the only Religion they have is a pantheon that is entirely centered in the Jenri tribe's territory and even then its not really organized.

[Canuckland]

We need to find those posts about how many star systems there are in a hex and the planet configuration posts that Hobb did.
(Or was it Arcturus? I forget)

[G-Tech Corporation]

Marvelous. In that case, I believe the Chosen would be spiffing addirions to this alliance of those who play poorly with nice people. Since you're monotheistic and all, and thus merely misguided and not deserving of immediate erasure.

[The Nuclear Fist]

how do you plan to teach the Javakin your faith? They currently believe spirits are the embodiment of everything from groups to special rocks, the only Religion they have is a pantheon that is entirely centered in the Jenri tribe's territory and even then its not really organized.

It's done on a case by case basis. Krissian beliefs are interwoven with native mythology in order to make the transition less painful. Local holidays are adapted to fit Krissian doctrine, etc. Much the same way that the Catholic Church spread Christianity to pagan Europe.

[The Nuclear Fist]

Marvelous. In that case, I believe the Chosen would be spiffing addirions to this alliance of those who play poorly with nice people. Since you're monotheistic and all, and thus merely misguided and not deserving of immediate erasure.

The Order would normally refuse, but it will end up taking whatever allies it can get should it be staring down three individual enemies, even if one will be greatly weakened and not really a threat.

[The Nuclear Fist]

Oh, and great emphasis is placed on conversion of high status individuals in societies, so to make conversion more attractive to the lower classes.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Marvelous. In that case, I believe the Chosen would be spiffing addirions to this alliance of those who play poorly with nice people. Since you're monotheistic and all, and thus merely misguided and not deserving of immediate erasure.

The Order would normally refuse, but it will end up taking whatever allies it can get should it be staring down three individual enemies, even if one will be greatly weakened and not really a threat.

Well, I doubt a formal alliance would happen anyway. That was a predominantly OOC statement. ICly it'll be more a case of us exterminating the enemies of the Order before trying to bring them to the true faith, instead of vice-versa. And/or giving the Order material assets and military aid in sticky situations on a low-level individual basis. Nothing official at all.

[Alidina]

how do you plan to teach the Javakin your faith? They currently believe spirits are the embodiment of everything from groups to special rocks, the only Religion they have is a pantheon that is entirely centered in the Jenri tribe's territory and even then its not really organized.

It's done on a case by case basis. Krissian beliefs are interwoven with native mythology in order to make the transition less painful. Local holidays are adapted to fit Krissian doctrine, etc. Much the same way that the Catholic Church spread Christianity to pagan Europe.

makes sense, your people will still have a hard time making converts seeing as the concept of change your beleifs or die wont click with them for awhile. they will stubbornly stick to not lying about their beliefs if you dont convert them and will not understand that you are starving them because they wont convert.

That is another concept that they do no understand on top of military science.

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Their entire society is built around everyone being equal and pulling their part in their own way. there are no high class members like there are in "normal" societies.

[Ralnis]

Hate to ask this, but is my app ok or does it need explanation?

[The Nuclear Fist]

Well, I doubt a formal alliance would happen anyway. That was a predominantly OOC statement. ICly it'll be more a case of us exterminating the enemies of the Order before trying to bring them to the true faith, instead of vice-versa. And/or giving the Order material assets and military aid in sticky situations on a low-level individual basis. Nothing official at all.

Whatever works, the Order won't be in a position to be picky, even if it does rankle the Ecclessiarch (and the more pious Masters) to no extent.

[Canuckland]

I have a guy coming in to sign up for NEAR. He and I were in an RP together that was flooded with OoC and godmodding, but he's fixed himself and wants to try again.