The Old Alliance

[BaccaYarro]

Alliance members eligible to carry the Old Alliance emblem:

BaccaYarro

TylerS1066

Capt_Mirmulnir

DragoThePaladin

Dustain

What follows is a letter from Robert Bellamy to every warship commander with the will to stand against the rising tide of barbarism:

"In the past few years we have seen our world descend into a second Age of Darkness. None can deny it anymore. The evidence beats upon our very city walls every night. Even worse than the abominations that stalk the wilds, mankind becomes less human every day. We turn against each other, little more than mangy dogs fighting over an every-dwindling pile of food and supplies."

"Will we allow this Darkness to come unchallenged? Will we allow our race to pass into oblivion without a fight? I say: Nay."

"In the past, when the world faced Imperial aggression, the Kingdom of Lanier and it's former territories entered into an Alliance with the Pirates of South Haven to work together to overcome the enemy. Since that time, we have had more than our fair share of disagreements and troubles. But just as we had to place our differences behind us in the past, so must we do today."

"I say that the Silver Empire pales in comparison to the current threat we face. Both from the creatures outside our walls, and our brothers and sisters that have fallen to barbarism."

"I say that it is time to restore the Old Alliance."

"Any may join the Old Alliance. We will not require any dues, payments, or fealty from our members. How you conduct your business is your own affair. We require only that you abide by the one binding principle of the Old Alliance:"

"An attack against one is an attack against all."

"Accordingly you may be called upon to defend the other members of the Alliance, or to seek retribution on their behalf. And therefore it will be necessary that you demonstrate an ability to do so. Accordingly, we will hold war games on a regular basis. It will be required of every member that they attend at least 2 of these sessions every month. And it will be required that they demonstrate an aptitude for combat, or their promise to defend their fellow members is naught but hollow words."

[Jack Hanson]

ye olde NATO

[TylerS1066]

The Tiger Builders will take up the fight against the Darkness!

Also what will be the symbol for this alliance, I suggest we get a symbol that can have it's colors changed so for example the Pirates will have it in black and gray, RN will have it in blue and cyan, etc.

[RummyRumBeard]

[DoctorEckener]

I shall join this battle against darkness! Long live the Alliance!

-Admiral Eckener

[BaccaYarro]

Ok, another thing I failed to mention, Alliance ships will need to display an insignia on their ships. It is a double cross insignia, and members are encouraged to use colors and slight modifications to fit their faction / needs. As long as the double cross is present. This is to identify Alliance ships both so that members do not attack Alliance ships, and so that others know when a ship is protected by the Alliance. 

I would like to schedule the first introductory / war games session next Sunday, 4/12. I'm thinking 8 PM MST, but if we need to do it earlier let me know. I will also try to be available this Sunday, 4/5 for questions. If we have enough on we may try to do something.

[DoctorEckener]

Could you post a picture of the insignia?

[Will Barclay]

having no faction to call my own, I would like to offer my services in fighter construction and piloting for such an imperative cause.

[TylerS1066]

Want to join my group of ship builders, the Tiger Builders?  We are based in my region and are going to be building a line of ships for the alliance

We are NOT a faction, we are a group of ship builders that work together for the factions that our members are in.

[Jack Hanson]

even though that isnt most likeley directed towards me, could i send some people to work for you / help out?

[TylerS1066]

The small symbol of the OA (Old Alliance) has been created and saved as OABanner.

Included is the small dual color example (in pirate colors), the small single color example (pirate colors again), the RN symbol and the Pirate symbol

About the Tiger Builders, anyone with decent building skills can join, and decent is decided by me.

[Will Barclay]

Thats rather an ironic name considering I was thinking of calling my fighter making company Leopard corp. XD. In terms of joining the Tiger Builders I would love to be a part of them but also be able to put my name on my designs. Mainly I design fighters, but I have also made some decent ships.

[Jack Hanson]

Glaciem shall take up the fight against darkness and protect our fellow members!

[Will Barclay]

Might we make a base of operations with a few warehouses and an airstrip? A facility for each faction, or different facilities for different things such as fighters, airships, sub airships, big airships, and one of my growing favorites cars (I enjoy the practicality of ground based crafts to compact apocalyptic enemies or for instance a barbarian camp).

[Jack Hanson]

cool

[BaccaYarro]

Well, looks like no one really made the first meeting, although to be fair I was pretty tired anyway so maybe it was for the best. What time works best for everyone? Sundays are best for me, thats my "day off" although I could probably do a different day if it isn't an episode week. 

[TylerS1066]

Woops, totally forgot, Sunday (or Saturday) afternoons work best for me.

[Keough99]

I would like to join this battle
-commander and leader of the UNOC keough99

[Will Barclay]

I as well totally forgot, next time I will mark the date. As far as preferable timing the earlier the better for me as I am two hours off...

[BaccaYarro]

Ok, on that note, let's try for Sunday at 5 PM MST. That is 7 PM EST, check your own time zone to make sure you know what time it is for you.

[TylerS1066]

Sorry but I cannot be on for that, can we try at around 1-3 MST or just go on without me?

[BaccaYarro]

The first wargames of the Alliance was held. Advanced fighter defense tactics were learned by participating factions. Warships successfully fended off fighter attacks in all but one instance, a Barracuda which fell to a Pirate Interceptor. It was determined that the primary determining factor in that unsuccessful defense was poor battlefield awareness. The solution was determined to be to obtain a "mini-map mod" for the use by the captain to increase situational awareness, and reduce reliance on highly fallible visible contact with the enemy. Studies have shown that visual contact alone is insufficient in combat.

Jaybeanstalk and Snowleapord were in attendance, representing their respective factions.

[BaccaYarro]

Tyler, I could do 4 PM MST on sundays, but not earlier due to family commitments. What about another day in the week? Maybe we could do a Tuesday or Thursday?

[Will Barclay]

And it was really fun so ha!! And in the terms of what minimap to get any suggestions? Also for another future Movecraft feature what about 3rd person?!

[Keough99]

I didn't make it because I couldn't check the forums

[TylerS1066]

I use VoxelMap

It just happened that this sunday I had something then, normally I could come on at that time.

Days other than Wednesday usually work for me too.

[RummyRumBeard]

Same here guys, apologies for missing yesterday.  Our son had a soccer game - not a usual Sunday evening event.  I hope to see you all next week and am also open to other evenings.  I'm generally done with the days events and chores by 9pm EST, sporadically I am good after 7pm EST.

[Will Barclay]

Well Voxelmap is off the table until Liteloader updates their jar for 1.8... Guess I'll have to find another one.

[Will Barclay]

Unfortunately I am on Linux and Mac... For some reason their Jar was compiled wrong or something is conflicting with my Java so I'll just have to wait...

[TylerS1066]

They do have a 1.8 version, I think they label it as a beta but it works for me

[Will Barclay]

Hmm maybe its just my comp... I'm gonna update and try again.

[Drago]

I just need to know when. Can generally be on whenever. Judst depends on wheither i have Decent PC or not

[BaccaYarro]

The next one will be after I get back, so some time after the 15th.

[Jack Castle]

The Last Fleet of the Silver Empire wishes to present you with a response letter;

Dear Robert Bellamy,

"In regard to your call of arms of every remaining warship commander, to which I oversee a great amount, I would point out the foully in your "Old Alliance". Was it not the Old Alliance that aggravated the war? Was it not the Old Alliance that laid waste to our Beloved Verace? Was it Not the Old Alliance that STOLE from us our homes and turned, rotting, the very being of our country men? For as far as I can recollect it was just that same Alliance that made things worse, far far worse."

"We say to you, though our Imperium lay buried, we are alive and we remember! NostrumKarusCivitasVerace!"

"However, Despite our objections to this blasphemous, incarnation of cruel, unyielding, Malignant behavior. The Last of the Imperium, will be attending your meetings as a neutral party, to 'get our bit in' as it would be said, any physical attack upon us will be considered a re-reinstatement of open war"

Sincerely,
Vice-Director Jack Crow

[BaccaYarro]

I'll warrant that what happened to yer city after the war weren't right. Decisions were made that I would'a had no part in, an I said so at the time. I would that we could have done something to help ye lot, but alas, it weren't within my power to do so. I don't be knowing if your framing of the lines of fault be entirely accurate, but this be not the time nor place to discuss it. As for "Neutral observers", we won't stop anyone from watching whatever they like, long as they don't interfere.

Now, I've nothin against those from the Empire personally, old nor new. We've got a few in our ranks, unless I'm much mistaken. Long as you don't try to start any trouble with any of us, you will get no trouble from me. We won't be retaliating against those that were simply defending themselves. Put another way, ye get no protection from the Alliance if ye fire first. Now, on the other hand, if anyone else wants to start somethin with an alliance member, ye'll find yerself facing the whole alliance in response. Ye'll either pay with yer treasure, to the satisfaction of all parties, or ye'll pay with yer blood.

[BaccaYarro]

P.S. 

   no OA meeting this Sunday, I'll be driving out to an out-of-town onsite. Fortunately this one is only 3 days long and I will actually have internet this time.

[TylerS1066]

For those of you who haven't see, myself and snow have been wearing a jacket over our skins that has the OA symbol.

Snow designed this jacket and now I am willing to add it to any skin you want, just tell my your minecraft username and I will make a new skin file for you with the jacket!

If you want the jacket on a different skin just give me a link to where I can download that skin.

Just to show I have added the jacket to bacca's skin!

[BaccaYarro]

Thanks, Tyler. Just FYI, this is not a requirement, although putting the insignia somewhere on your ships is.

I personally will switch the skin later, most likely after episode 32. Until then, I will keep the current skin for filming purposes.

[Jack Hanson]

YOu havent even done mine yet! annd your asking for more requests!

[TylerS1066]

Bacca, you can use the new skin and just turn off the arm and jacket parts of the skin.

Jay, I made a batch file that I only have to put their username into and it adds the jacket, for yours is much more complex.

[TylerS1066]

Also, here's the link to my dropbox folder that contains all the skins I added the OA jacket too:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qoiqqb7h4k5ko0i/AACwWO0S5gSIKuDS5HbpN8bea?dl=0

[Drago]

Can u add it mine? Try to not change alot of it

[TylerS1066]

Drago, the jacket is another layer that shows up outside your normal skin.

Your new skin should be in the dropbox folder I linked in my above post.

[BaccaYarro]

Actually Tyler changed my mind and I already updated my skin. Also, FYI, when the server goes live, using the OA insignia on a ship when you aren't an OA member will earn you a trip to the bottom. We can't have people pretending to have our protection when they haven't earned it.

[Jack Hanson]

meaning youll get sunk?

[TylerS1066]

now ye catch my drift!

[Jack Castle]

Dear Robert Bellamy,
"In my younger years I took it upon myself to visit the many cities of the realms, Stovak to Aerie, from the rolling Argean Seas of the East, the baking Deserts of the West, the Frozen Tundra of the North and to the Volcanic Islands of the South. I've gazed over the wealth of this world, and yet, no mater how I looked I could not find as Grand a City as ever built as My Beloved Verace. If ever the Gods in heaven looked down and blessed the stone man worked with, it was the Stones of Verace. And as I write this it swells my heart with a great and longing sorrow, but brings to mind a poem;"

Sun-girt City! thou hast been
Ocean's child, and then his queen;
Now is come a darker day,
And thou soon must be his prey,
If the power that raised thee here
Hallow so thy watery bier.
 
A less drear ruin then than now,
With thy conquest-branded brow
Stooping to the slave of slaves
From thy throne among the waves
Wilt thou be when the sea-mew
Flies, as once before it flew,
O'er thine isles depopulate,
And all is in its ancient state,
Save where many a palace-gate
With green sea-flowers overgrown,
Like a rock of ocean's own,
Topples o'er the abandon'd sea
As the tides change sullenly.

"I know you were there Robert Bellamy, I know you were up in the heights of Crassus's Tower. You must have seen its splendor, its majesty. You must have known of the Centuries of labor that built that city, of the Inventions it brought to this world.
Now, I do not know if you were there when it happened, in that solemn moment. If you were there then you would know, the burning pain that fills my breast. If only you had been there... "

"There is one city I've never yet ventured, your city of South Heaven, Built upon the sunken warships of Lanier, truly a monument to the folly of the Kingdom. As a token of my admiration for such a city, I will have brewed a hefty coffer of Rum. I must however remain adamant about my position over the Old Alliance, The Royals Can not be trusted, And I implore you to cast them out for there crimes to this world."

Sincerely,
The Neutral state of the SE
Vice-Director Jack Crow

[Jack Hanson]

Ummmm im not so sure about that "neutral" part

[BaccaYarro]

Ok, OA meeting will be Monday, 5/25 at 7 PM MST (8 CST, 9 EST). Wargames, training, etc.

[TylerS1066]

I will make it (I hope).

[Keough99]

I won't beable to make it becuase its at 9 pm est and I can't be online at those times during the week

[TylerS1066]

So after that meeting I have a few things to suggest/ask:

1. I suggest that if you plan on attending the meeting you get TeamSpeak3 ahead of time.
   
1. Teamspeak address: ts.windforge.com
2. If you want the minimap mod follow this tutorial: http://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/forge-optifine-we-cui-voxelmap-and-macro-modding-tutorial/
3. A few questions for bacca:
1. Is it allowed for a faction leader to come to the meeting and then his whole faction is covered or is it on a ship by ship basis?
2. And are fighter pilots covered in a captain coming to the meeting?

[BaccaYarro]

The "faction representation" is only for RP purposes, membership will actually be on a player by player basis. Otherwise it gets too confusing, particularly since people are often members of multiple factions. We can't protect fighters, because they generally can't fit the OA emblem anywhere on it. It is important people be able to easily tell when a ship is protected or when it isn't.

[BaccaYarro]

First Old Alliance Conference and War Games

Attending:

BaccaYarro representing the South Haven Privateers

Tyler representing Tyler's Pirate Crew

BJ representing the Black Skull

Daniel representing Destria

Devawn representing The Royal Navy Fleet

Erik representing Destria

Mirmulner representing The Last of the Imperium

MonkeyDuster representing The Last of the Imperium

After a brief discussion of Alliance business, including requirements for membership as well as benefits offered, the various commanders went to their ships for the scheduled war games. In the games, one warship faced off against another warship, each with a fighter escort. By the end, both warships were declared simulated "kills", and the only aircraft judged to have survived the combat was a fighter from one of the two sides. This is a testament to the deadly nature of modern air warfare, and a further demonstration of the need for peace among all the worlds nations.

[Will Barclay]

*Reads just barely too late*

{--_______--}

[BaccaYarro]

I'd like to try to meet Sunday again at 6 PM MST (7 CST 8 EST). I'm gonna try this earlier schedule and see who can make it.

[Will Barclay]

*makes several reminders on phone*

*etches date into skin*

There is a slim chance I will make it but I will try

[BaccaYarro]

What would work better for you?, just so we can try to meet everyone's schedule. I might just have someone else host the meeting if its a time I can't do.

[Capn Mirmulnir]

I should be able to make the 5:00pm meeting time, I typically don't have anything planned beyond 3:00pm on Sundays. For me it's church, lunch, and relax at home for the rest of the day.

[TylerS1066]

I very much like this earlier time, once I get a headset I will be able to host meetings.

[Keough99]

I can make it for this time bacca its early enough but If I can't make its becuase there's somthin goin on on creative that I will be doing I don't want to say since its a secret plan that only a select few know

[Will Barclay]

Oh Bacca I was kidding its summer for me so I'm pretty free, I just have a notorious track record for forgetting things

[ConceptEagle]

When is the next meeting?

[BaccaYarro]

Let's try Sunday 6 PM MST, 7 CST, 8 EST again. So, Sunday 6/7/2015

[BaccaYarro]

I be glad to hear ye be interested in helping to protect our fellow members, and anticipate ye and yers being valuable members of the Alliance. But ye puzzle me with talk of joining the alliance, and talk of war in the same breath. I'll do what I can to stop any further bloodshed personally. Haven't we seen enough of that?

That being said, we have a strict policy of not involving ourselves in the affairs of our members, other than enforcing the Principle of Protection. That being, if called upon ye will defend any other OA member that be attacked. So ye'll do what ye'll do. But if ye find yerself on the other side of the battlefield from another OA member, ye will have to decide which matters more to ya, membership in the OA, or yer lust fer blood. Any OA member that attacks another OA member will find themselves the target of retaliation by any remaining OA members. And declarations of war don't mean a thing when it comes to the Principle of Protection. All that matters be who fires the first shot.

Robert Bellamy

[BaccaYarro]

Second Old Alliance Conference and War Games

Attending:

BaccaYarro representing the South Haven Privateers

Tyler representing Tyler's Pirate Crew

Snow representing himself

Mirmulner representing The Last of the Imperium

DragoThePaladin representing The Royal Navy

Dystain representing Tropica

After a brief discussion of Alliance business, including a discussion of the need for better diplomacy and not provoking the anger of the various factions, the commanders went to their ships for the scheduled war games. In the games, boarding tactics were practiced, where a single ship was boarded by a fighter carrying several marines. In every instance, the ship was taken fairly quickly, demonstrating the extreme effectiveness of this tactic.

[BaccaYarro]

Several applicants are currently eligible for membership in the OA. They are:

BaccaYarro

Tyler

Mirmulner

Snowleopard

All that must be done is for the applicant to swear to be bound by the Principle of Protection. That is, if called to do so by the Old Alliance, they will defend or seek retribution for any other ship that is attacked while lawfully bearing the insignia of the Old Alliance and piloted by a commander who is a member in good standing with that alliance. 

[BaccaYarro]

Some quick notes on how the OA actually works. First off, players are OA members, not factions. The whole "representing" I put in the meeting notes is just for roleplay purposes. You become elligible for membership after having attended at least 2 meetings in a month, and are expected to continue to come to meetings. There is also a minimum bar of combat aptitude that must be passed (mostly can you get TS and a few other basics), and you must demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn. This is assessed in our War Games.

The most important function of the OA is the Principle of Protection. If a ship is flying the OA insignia, and piloted by an OA member, that ship is protected. If that ship is attacked, every OA member agrees to defend it and / or seek retribution for its destruction. Fighters can not be protected, only airships or similarly large vessels. The Principle of Protection is above all declarations of war or other political implications. It always applies in any case where a protected ship is fired upon, regardless of circumstances. The one exception is if the OA vessel fired first.

If a ship is found to be flying the insignia without cause (without being piloted by an OA member), that is considered an act of theft against the members of the OA. It is left to the OA member how to deal with it. Some may immediately sink such a vessel without asking questions. Some may inquire why the captain is flying those colors, perhaps a mistake was made. And then demand they be removed as soon as possible.

[BaccaYarro]

If you are one of the people that I have listed as eligible for membership, just reply to this thread saying:

BaccaYarro agrees to be bound by the Principle of Protection.

And that's me, officially a member!

[Jack Castle]

"As of [June 2, 2015] in the early hours of the morn, following an attack on an Imperium Bulk Freighter outside the town of Fillenal, The 'Royal Navy' declared open war on 'The Last of the Imperium'."

"A message was sent delivering the intent to join the OA in hope to avoid conflict with its other members, however after further inspection of the Organization and a letter from Mr. Bellamy, I found that I made my mark with too much hast. And have scratched my earlier proposition from the record, and instead have a new proposition."

"The Last of the Imperium see its self as on equal with the Old Alliance as therefore finds it demeaning to have to dawn the brand of its likeness without the Old Alliance doing the same. So, I would like to strike a more complex deal. Rather then joining under the OA we wish to stand beside them on equal footing. We will abide by our symbols and they will stay by theirs. We will attend meetings and present equal vote to present OA officials. There will be a union of arms in which OA and SE ship will acknowledge each other as a common force."

"This is merely a proposed bill of conduct that we will be discussing and fine tuning at the next OA meeting."

~Jack Crow
Vice-Director

[TylerS1066]

TylerS1066 agrees to be bound by the Principle of Protection.

You should also make a list on the original post of anyone who is a member.

And on a personal note for beta, so long as nobody attacks me I don't care what banner you fly under

[Will Barclay]

I think the director has presented a rather curious idea, one in which he expects equal control over the OA but is not an official member? Instead he has granted a peace treaty. In my opinion he is asking for far more than he deserves and should not be given an equal vote without becoming a full member. I repeat myself the OA will NEVER allow a bloodthirsty organization to join with full votes and no commitment! Where is my proof? The fact that their vice-director is trying to pass a bill that would force their militias to slaughter everyone in their path! I implore my fellow members to be weary of the intent of such a barbaric and heartless organization.

[Will Barclay]

Also ain't I qualify for membership I have made it to two of the meetings?

[BaccaYarro]

Yes, but I think you only went to one? Technically its 2 meetings per month, and we will try to have at least 5 meetings in a month.

[BaccaYarro]

Good idea, done. And I agree on your sentiment.  

[Will Barclay]

Please be aware Jack that if you want to be your own country you were technically infringing on Lanier territory and they had the right to shoot you down.

[BaccaYarro]

(I know Jack already knows this, but for anyone reading this, this is all in "role-play". I know its not for everyone, but if you are interested I would encourage you to indicate a role-play post by signing it with your character's name. These should be taken as official letters between the various parties)

In response to our honored friends in the Last of the Imperium, I say this: The Old Alliance be shocked and dismayed by the recent violence where an armed merchantman was attacked. As we were by the capture of an unarmed merchant vessel that preceded these unfortunate events. But we urge calm and patience on all sides. I say neither side be entirely without blame. At least in this latest incident no lives were lost, so let us keep an even keel and a cool temper.

The Old Alliance be honored by your interest in our organization, and values our peaceful relations with The Last of the Imperium. Unfortunately our bylaws permit attendance only to applicants and members, and there be nothing I can do about those limitations. I see some of your fine officers have been attending meetings as applicants, and hope this continues. Perhaps they can represent your interests. As for symbols, I once again find myself limited by the laws set down among our members. However, flying the insignia be not a requirement for membership, only for protection. So ye need not fly it if ye wish not to. And we make no limitations to any other symbols flown alongside it.

Robert Bellamy

[Will Barclay]

I have made it to two meetings the first (first one with attendance) and he most recent, however theses were not in the same month because I couldn't make the one in the middle.

[BaccaYarro]

I think I do remember you from that meeting. Did I just not mark it down for attendance? Snow, right?

[Will Barclay]

You did mark me down for attendance XP

[Will Barclay]

Yeah you put me down as Snow Leapord, in the future just Snow is fine or you can use my RP name Artemis Thernstorm

[makerofchaos12]

Dear Robert Bellamy,
It concerns me greatly that many of those who wish to join you are also the ones who spout hateful and fearmongering tactics against me and my crew. We had wished to be neutral party, but unfortunately with all the attacks we have received, we have had to resort to violence. I only wish you take the ones who truly want peace. I have sufficient evidence about many of these citizens, if you wish to discuss it. I wish you luck Sir Bellamy, and I hope you find the peace you strive for.
Sincerely,
Edmund Covington
3rd Class Director of Logistics
The Last Fleet of the Silver Empire

[Will Barclay]

I have never struck a blow to my neighbor, but I distrust your sincerity. You can prove your loyalty to peace by voting NO to the Absolutus Militia. It is an absolutely outrageous piece of legislation that declares war on everyone! Vowing the death of as many lives as is possible, without any target. You are attempting a mass genocide against everyone regardless of their innocence.

[Will Barclay]

Sincerely,
Artemis Thernstorm

[makerofchaos12]

My vote will be no, but I don't blame my commander for proposing this bill. We have suffered attacks from citizens from all different allegiances who are using illegal tactics. So far we have lost over 200 thousand soft from these attacks, and most of it was Jack's personal supplies and ship. I will do my best to persuade him otherwise, but I can not making any promises.
Sincerely,
Edmund Covington

[Will Barclay]

Dear, Edmund Covington
You say ALL organizations but even though that be false it don't include civilians. I reckon if Jack was so clearly targeted and attacked then he had earned his enemies hatred eh? Ain't nobody stole 200k from me. People don't do things for no reason. As far as your involvement stands, if ye are to weak to defy a bill ya don't agree with than ye don't deserve to be called a man. You'd be just another blind conforming slave manipulated by others.
Sincerely,
Artemis Thernstorm

[Will Barclay]

Also Bacca I need you to et back to me on if I am eligible for a membership, otherwise I will need to remove the banner from my vessel.

[makerofchaos12]

Dear Atemis Thernstorm, 

 I can not determine whether ye be daft or ill studied in english. I clearly stated "attacks from all different allegiances" as in all the attacks have came from all kinds of different sources. One of which was believed to be an ally who was given command of a ship owned by Sir Bellamy himself. As for calling me weak for defying a bill, if ye blindly follow orders and caw every word spoken like a parrot, ye be just that, an animal following ye master's orders. It takes more of a man to take an open stand for what he truly believes in. I do not comprehend how going against what a leader has proposed makes me a blind conforming slave. I merely did what I believe was better for our nation as a whole, if that makes me less than a man, I dare not ask what ye would be.

Sincerely,

Edmund Covington

Third class director of Logistics

[BaccaYarro]

Also Bacca I need you to et back to me on if I am eligible for a membership, otherwise I will need to remove the banner from my vessel.

Yeah, I'll add you to the list. 

 One of which was believed to be an ally who was given command of a ship owned by Sir Bellamy 

For the record, the Barracuda is not my ship. That was payment for Eckeners part in our partnership. He put me on all the signs, but it was always supposed to be his ship. But now it seems he is sending it my way after all. So, while it wasn't my ship before, it apparently is now.

Honestly, I'm puzzled what to do with it. I would prefer my personal ship to be an armored merchantman. Barracudas are great, but not what I am after.

[TylerS1066]

I have a similar issue, Dyst had made a trihull MM and sent it to me to pay off part of his debt, but I have a nice MM for myself so idk what to do with it.

Maybe we should make a system where we can sell ships to people easier.

[makerofchaos12]

My bad. I knew you guys had been trading together so I automatically assumed you both shared it.

[Will Barclay]

Dear, Edmund Covington

        So you say that a representative from every organization there is or every will be has attacked you? Because thats what "I clearly stated "attacks from all different allegiances" as in all the attacks have came from all kinds of different sources" sounds like to me. The very idea of Absolutes Militia makes no sense being that there is NO way everyone in the realms has attacked ye. Also I didn't call ye an animal taking orders from his master me language came out rather obscure. What I meant to express is that if this bill is passed and you stay the The Third Class Director Of Logistics attacking and killing innocent civilians, THEN ye be no better than a puppy being kicked around by his master doing what he don't think is right. At least ye claim you don't think its right and say your innocent because you will vote no, but all I am saying is a real man stands for what he believes no matter the consequences. A apologize for the way my words must have sounded as they seem to have offended ye. Looking back my words could have easily seemed insulting but I assure you that was not their intent.

           Sincerely,

                   Artemis Thernstorm

[Capn Mirmulnir]

So currently I believe the creative server is down (might just be me). If it's not me, will it be up for the meeting?

[Will Barclay]

Umm... yeah I think its down for filming... Also if someone can get on survival and kick me that would be great. I don't think Bacca remembered the meeting...

Also snowleopard1863 agrees to be bound to the Principle of Protection.

[BaccaYarro]

Sorry, no meeting today, still working on episode 31

[Capn Mirmulnir]

Aw, alright.

EDIT: Also, I'd like to join the Old Alliance. Not sure if there's a form or anything etc., but I've attended all the meetings and you did say I'm eligible. (Joining as an individual, of course. It's my personal decision, hopefully it won't affect any of my current dedications).

[Will Barclay]

Next meeting date?

[BaccaYarro]

Capn Mirmulnir, just as a formality, can you simply reply to this thread with the words:

(your name) agrees to be bound by the Principle of Protection.

Next OA meeting will be this Sunday, June 14th, at 6 PM MST (7 PM CST, 8 PM EST).

[Capn Mirmulnir]

Mirmulnir_ agrees to be bound by the Principle of Protection