BloodFury Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 [center][img]http://images.wikia.com/cybernations/images/4/45/The_Combine_Flag.png[/img][/center] [center][b]Concerning Ragnarok[/b][/center] Since the start of the recent internal turmoil The Combine has remained resolute and strong in standing besides the members of Ragnarok. We had a treaty, and we weren't simply going to stand by and abandon the innocent members of Ragnarok from the internal turmoils they were facing. When both sides asked us who we supported, we said neither. We had friends on both sides of the conflict and we weren't getting involved for any of the reasons they told us for why their side was right and the other side was wrong. We however do not support coups, so we cannot back a revolutionary government. It has been a couple days since the government of the Ragnarok Revolution have taken control of the alliance and we have maintained the treaty and have worked diligently to do what we could to protect the members of Ragnarok. At this point in time however the last couple of days many of our efforts have been undermined and humiliated by parties within the government of the Revolutionaries. We have informed Ragnarok that we were suspending our treaty with them. We have no intentions to cancel on them, however we do not feel that they are stable enough, and the air around them is not stable enough. We will still be maintaining an ODP presence towards them. We are here for the members of Ragnarok and will do what we can for them but we will not take responsibility for defending the Ragnarok Revolutionary Government. No one can say we weren't ready to defend them, and no one can say that we have not tried our hardest to take the diplomacy to the next level for them. I have had many queries over the past few days with many different governments that wanted a piece of Ragnarok. I have done what I could do however things are turning to a point where The Combine can no longer protect the entirety of Ragnarok from the storm they are creating for themselves. I would also like to take this moment to apologize to Ragnarok and the rest of this community at large for what has happened to Ragnarok. I take blame on this matter as I saw what was going to happen prior to it happening and I didn't lift a finger to do anything to prevent it. My decision to not pick sides has left Ragnarok in a state of shambles and the community at large sneering in their direction. I saw the events that were about to unfold before my eyes and I did nothing. I should have attempted to have all parties talk before things started to break down as they did. I could have made the then government talk things over with the members and maybe some better resolution could have been achieved. If I had put my foot into the door, even if at the end Bob Ilyani and Joe Stupid were removed from power, it would of been under different circumstances, ones which would have been more recognizable by the rest of this community, and ones that would of made the transition of power more peaceful and less hostile. For this I must bow my head humbly and ask the Cybernations community to forgive me for my inaction to prevent this from happening. I am truly and honestly sorry for not doing more, my apprehension has caused damage that is irreversible to the Ragnarok community, so please forgive me. [center][b]Concerning R.O.C.K.[/b][/center] A couple days ago the alliance known as R.O.C.K. was raided by Non Grata, FOK, and Umbrella. It has become increasingly aware to The Combine that Ragnarok is in no political or military position with their current internal turmoil to provide the attention and protection they deserve. They are an old community of dedicated players to that singular community. Because of this they were Tech Raided on the 29th. I contacted one of the government members of one of the tech raiding alliances and they were very understanding of my concerns and worries. Peace was sent to all the nations and the person said they would do what they could to stop the tech raids from being continued. I was very appreciative of this, however with Ragnarok's future uncertain, and R.O.C.K. unable to properly represent themselves we of The Combine have decided to step up to the plate. The Combine will be protecting R.O.C.K. from this point forward until further notice. We realize we are not the strongest alliance in the world, or the most protected but we hope you understand our good intentions here to give more to a community that deserves more. We will continue to do what we can for Ragnarok, and will do our best to give R.O.C.K. all that they deserve which is so much more than we could ever dream of possibly giving them. Thank you for your time. -BloodFury [i]The Hive Mind[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omniscient1 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Good luck guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leet Guy Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Good luck with this guys, I know this wasn't an easy decision to make. You've gone above and beyond what they deserve from allies, BloodFury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormsend Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Good luck, Combine. Godspeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schattenmann Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Whatever, man. Edited February 1, 2012 by Schattenmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereno Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Didn't/Doesn't ROCK have a DMT with Ragnarok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustakrakish II Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Very modest. Bravo. Let me know if you need help setting up suppression devices or opening wormholes to a separate dimension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrie Melodies Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Wise decision. You can't help those who do not wish to be helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernsters Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Honorable, BloodFury. I think you'e making the good decisions here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grealind Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 We are wise, this is why I am in The Combine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Doomee Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 FAN applauds The Combine's decision to support R.O.C.K. We also wish you well in working things out with your ally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalt Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Sincere thanks to the communities of CN who are supporting/applauding our effort. We're doing what we can. John Galt --[i]The Hive Mind[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valtamdraugr Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 While we regret the situation that brought this about... we understand your position and hold no ill will towards you. Thank you for stepping up to the plate like you did. o/ TC o/ ROCK GL guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smyth Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Good luck to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxas Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hm Interesting Good stuff Blood :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoryproblems Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 BRB, Raiding R.O.C.K. But congrats or whatever is in store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Wally Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Happy to hear about the ROCK protection. They dont need to be in the middle of this. As for the rest you just have to do what you think is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAAAAAAAAGGGG Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I don't think you should place the blame on yourself. I think regardless of where you stood, everything would blown up as it did anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacapo Saladin Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) [s]Someone needs [/s]Your god commands you to do some distortion mapping on that flag to make it more realistic. Edited February 1, 2012 by Jacapo Saladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoryproblems Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 [quote name='Jacapo Saladin' timestamp='1328068437' post='2912164'] [s]Someone needs [/s]Your god commands you to do some distortion mapping on that flag to make it more realistic. [/quote] I was thinking the same exact thing. [OOC]Its one thing if your texturing is subtle, but in that flag, it most certianly is not. You can't just add that kind of effect without modifying the base image and expect it to look good.[/OOC] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodFury Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 [quote name='Jacapo Saladin' timestamp='1328068437' post='2912164'] Snip [/quote] [quote name='memoryproblems' timestamp='1328068629' post='2912172'] Snip [/quote] Off topic, but it isn't and wasn't meant to be the official flag. It was something put together as a temporary fill and we haven't had time to work on something better, so I apologize for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalt Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 [quote name='memoryproblems' timestamp='1328068629' post='2912172'] I was thinking the same exact thing. [OOC]Its one thing if your texturing is subtle, but in that flag, it most certianly is not. You can't just add that kind of effect without modifying the base image and expect it to look good.[/OOC] [/quote] [size="1"]Agrees, makes note to have someone work on it.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardus Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Though I disagree with your choice of friends and find your attempts to grapple matters much larger than yourself to be humorous, you've presented your decisions with thought and class, so good on you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xR1 Fatal Instinct Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 So instead of helping the situation, you decide to take Joe and harbor him on your AA. Yeah, RoK is [i]real[/i] lucky to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes the wise Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Ya do what you gotta do, none the less saddened to see how tings have panned out the last several days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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