Elric

May be a quick ride in SE- I have already been attacked Thank you all for your well-wishes. I really miss you guys. I have a feeling Round 10 will see lots of action.

You have a worthy stated aim. Good luck on your venture.

No, we decided as a group to leave TE. Nobody will join another alliance or play their nations any longer. Including me What little tech we have is available for the taking. First come, first serve, so to speak.

I have no prepared script, so I apologize if I begin to ramble. There is so much that I want to say, but I will try to make this post as short (and as coherent) as possible. First, some brief background on BoD. The Brotherhood was designed to be a standard edition alliance. The overwhelming majority of members were going to be new players, so it was a requirement that every BoD SE nation have a TE nation. There was a two-fold purpose for this: (1) experience with warfare mechanics and the psychological impacts of war; (2) practice for roles in different leadership positions. Every round I intended to rotate people into new roles so members could get a balanced view of what an alliance is and does. I thought this was a very good idea…The SE alliance was supposed to be launched on March 1st, a special day for me. However, because of the start date of Round 10, we had to launch the TE version of BoD first. Many members started creating nations both in SE and TE, so I was forced to officially launch the SE version of the Brotherhood early. Last night BoD had a meeting- mostly in person or the rest by cell phone or text messages. The gist of the meeting was that the members were interested in nation building and long-term play of their nations. Possible in SE, not so much in TE. Also, the experience of trying to run two nations with different sets of goals and styles of play was frustrating. In particular, trades were driving the members nuts in both games, and the idea that building trades was so time intensive just to lose their nations in a couple of months in TE really ticked off several people. [Little did they know how many trades they would lose due to rerolls, but I didn’t mention this for fear of my life ] The vast majority of members wanted to focus only on SE. Those few of us who wanted to stay decided that we would honor this decision as a whole instead of splitting up into different alliances in TE. So, the quick end is here for me once again, this time minus the tragic circumstances. But this time I feel that I have egg on my face. No more TE alliances for me. My passion has long been TE, and that is where the majority of my play time has been spent, and that is where the majority of my diplomatic efforts have been centered. SE has suffered some, but will suffer no more. SE is now more exciting to me than it has been since I started. You never know what to expect or where this will all end on Bob…I look forward to the fun and the challenges. My apologies to the alliances that I was forming, and to the MANY friends that I have made here on Steve. I will really miss you guys (and a couple of gurlz). I would like to mention a few alliances and people. The list is not inclusive, so please don’t be mad at me if I miss you. When SSI had to go away under tragic circumstances, 3 main alliances stepped up with an offer to defend us: Orbit Black, WAPA, and the Flying Kiwis. I had developed a relationship with Qazzian when we were planning the formation of an alliance of small black team AAs. I didn’t really know anybody in WAPA or Kiwis. None of the three had any reason to offer their help, but they did, and it has always impressed me as highly honorable. Thanks to all of you collectively and to the individuals in the alliances that I have spoken with since that time. One round I went rogue and attacked a TPF member, Cameron of Lochiel. I ended up fighting Steve McQueen, Burning Glory, dogbite (not POSITIVE about the other two, but maybe Wizard of Oz). Anyway, I came away impressed with all as individual fighters and human beings. So much so that I joined Ozland Cobras the next round, which was an AA of mostly TPF members. All of the five people that I mentioned above (in alphabetical order so as not to offend) Burning Glory, Cameron of Lochiel, dogbite/dolemite, Steve McQueen, and Wizard of Oz have all turned out to become friends of mine here on Steve. I will miss you guys. Cameron, the guy I attacked, turned out to be one of the hardest working and nicest people (behind the scenes anyway) that I have met in Cybernations. He speaks his mind, nothing wrong with that, and something that I admire in him. Funny that I attacked him and we became such good mates  I also want to thank Murder, Inc. for their unsolicited support for BoD. I have known several members in SE and TE, and I think you will be a force on Steve. You will definitely stir things up and make TE a bit more fun and unpredictable. To the SOS Brigade, I am sorry that we cannot continue our hostilities for one another. I did force myself to learn a bit more about anime, and you guys have the most active irc channel that I monitored, bar none. There are lots of other folks I was working on relationships with- good luck to all of you. Have fun, and play TE your own ways. Don’t let anybody dictate to you… With this long post (sorry, it just happened) I bid TE farewell. I will probably check the forums now and again out of curiosity. You can always reach me thru the forums or ingame in SE. Adios! -BigKat- .

Locke- You made a comment about how you didn't care if someone destroyed your nation, how it meant nothing to you- thus, my comparison to the old adage of Nero fiddling while Rome burned. Rome was being destroyed, but Nero could care less...Then somehow you take that to mean that I am threatening your alliance? @ Arrnea, I will give you that in this thread some others responded with some provocative statements first. But Locke is usually the one out looking for ways to stir up trouble. I was speaking in more of a broader sense than to this specific thread. And what I said was meant as constructive criticism and maybe a warning to Locke that one person can cause their alliance a whole lot of trouble. Sometimes people are guilty of focusing only on themselves, and not how their actions can have ramifications for others.

[quote name='Locke' date='23 February 2010 - 09:40 PM' timestamp='1266983043' post='2200457'] ...You plan on rolling my alliance because you dislike me? I think the comedy value of that would make up for any lost pixels. That said, I rather like that comparison. I [i]am[/i] ruthless enough to kill my own mother and vain enough to burn my own city for my vast gardens. [/quote] You never seem to QUITE get the meaning of my posts. Or you read too much (or too little) into them. I think others have made some overt threats against your alliance, but the Brotherhood has not. The fact that you seem to have a need to draw attention to yourself by attacking, deriding, berating, and verbally abusing others does not bode well for SOS I'm afraid...

[quote name='Locke' date='23 February 2010 - 11:59 AM' timestamp='1266948171' post='2199220'] You act as if I give a !@#$ about what you do to my nation. OH NOES, I HAVE NOTHING, MAH PIXELS OH GAWD! D: I'll let you do whatever you please with my nation. I annoy you? Attack me, go ahead. I'll sit and laugh. There is nothing, nothing you can do to me whatsoever that will make me change. So if you're a "big boy" go and show it. It won't amount to much. [/quote] And Nero fiddled while Rome burned...

[center][img]http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab45/BrotherhoodDragon/DragonCourt.png[/img][/center] [center][b][size="5"]Brotherhood of the Dragon[/size][/b][/center] This is not a declaration of existence, for we have always existed. Many names for our elite group of world leaders have been whispered over the years- Ordo Draconis, Sarkany Rend, Brotherhood of the Snake, Societas Draconis. In this time of war and great political turmoil on Planet Bob, we, the rightful descendants of the Lusignan Dragon Kings of Jerusalem, formally and publicly reconstitute The Imperial and Royal Dragon Court as a sovereign body, and create the Order of The Brotherhood of the Dragon. The Order is a closed fraternity- only those whose bloodlines can be properly verified will be welcomed into The Brotherhood of the Dragon. The nation leaders of The Brotherhood swear to observe true and pure fraternity. Although an organizational hierarchy was created to facilitate decision-making, we are essentially an organization which emphasizes the crucial links between families. As such, the rank system within the Brotherhood takes second place to the sense of blood relationship and the natural bond of co-operation engendered by that relationship. Service, mutual support and respect supersede those types of ambition and advancement which prevail in other “alliances”. The Brotherhood holds dear the principles of Honor, Justice, and Truth. Where perceived power can breed inequity and division in other international organizations, we in The Brotherhood exhibit true power. As such, we are confident and unified in our goals and our means of achieving those goals. The rights and practices of The Brotherhood of the Dragon remain secretive for a purpose- they are only known to our true members. However, we have chosen to reveal the identity our true members to the community of Planet Steve. Grand Master- BigKat High Councillor- King Sigismund I High Councillor- David BenGurion High Councillor- Baba Yaga Minister Of Warfare- Asaroth Blackheart Minister of Foreign Affairs- Polly PrissyPants Minister of Internal Affairs- John Barleycorne There are, of course, other Lords, Ladies and Initiates of the Brotherhood. Feel free to address members of The Brotherhood of the Dragon on irc at #DragonCourtTE, or direct personal missives to BigKat. -Grand Master BigKat of The Imperial and Royal Dragon Court, Order of The Brotherhood of the Dragon- [center][img]http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab45/BrotherhoodDragon/DragsGlobeClearOptimised.gif[/img][/center] [center]Announcement from the Minister of Warfare[/center] Any attack on a sovereign nation of the Order of the Brotherhood of the Dragon is considered an attack on the entire Brotherhood. The phrase “tech-raiding” is merely a euphemism for an aggressive, unprovoked attack on a country, and such practices will not be tolerated against the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood is aware that Bob can be an aggressive and war-like planet. As such, if you attack a member of the Dragon Blood, be prepared for a full-scale response that includes all methods and measures of defense available to that particular nation, and to the nations of the Brotherhood as a whole. If you choose to attack one of our brothers or sisters, we do not want to hear you crying about our counter-attacks. Your complaints will be without merit, for you have been warned. We will decapitate your soldiers, and place their heads on poles for the birds to feed upon. In that way, their spirits will forever wander blind, deaf and speechless throughout the agony of their afterlife. Hail or deride this announcement- we care not. Know that we will make one exception to this policy- I will regularly post the names of individuals who “ghost” us. That is an affront to those of us who carry the true Blood of the Dragon in our veins. Feel free to attack and destroy such scum as you see fit, with our full support. -Asaroth Blackheart, Minister of Warfare-

Best of luck to DAAN!

[quote name='Locke' date='22 February 2010 - 10:53 PM' timestamp='1266900824' post='2198537'] Do you even know the meaning of the words you just posted? It makes you look a bit...silly. [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/2n1f2vd.gif[/IMG] [/quote] Why Locke, how ironic of you to say something like that. And thank you for becoming my pet troll. I believe that I will fashion a leash for you. Now, what will I name you...?

Don't worry Locke. I'm sure that it will be Fuwa Fuwa Time soon enough. I am truly sorry that you couldn't comprehend this posting.

I wish all the best to my very close friends in Ozland Cobras. Have a great round 10!

[b][center]The Black Brotherhood Pact[/center][/b] A bond that has been building over the last few rounds is now codified in this document. Let Planet Steve know that Orbit Black and the Brotherhood of the Dragon will defend each other with all possible means against any enemy. [b]Article I - Sovereignty[/b] Both signatories shall retain their sovereignty and shall not take any action, directly or indirectly, that would threaten the sovereignty of the other signatory. [b]Article II - Non-aggression[/b] Both signatories pledge to refrain from any attacks upon the other, shall not condone any acts of aggression toward the other, nor use sanctions upon the other. Both signatories pledge that diplomacy shall be the first action taken in any dispute. [b]Article III - Mutual Defense[/b] An act of war upon one signatory is to be considered an act of war upon the other and will be responded to with all available force. [b]Article IV - Civility[/b] Both signatories and its respective members shall remain civil to the other in any public area and any disagreements shall be solved through private channels. [b]Article V - Espionage[/b] Neither signatory shall engage in any acts of espionage or conduct any acts malicious in nature toward the other signatory, including but not limited to condoning acts of aggression upon the other and aiding an enemy. If any information is found that concerns either signatory, the other shall provide said information immediately and without delays. [b]Article VI - Termination[/b] If either signatory wishes to withdraw from this treaty for any reason, they must inform the other 72 hours in advance where the treaty shall still remain active until the closure of the aforementioned period. [b]-Grand Master BigKat of The Imperial and Royal Dragon Court, Order of The Brotherhood of the Dragon- Qazzian, Leader, Orbit Black[/b]

Hope everything goes well for you.

[quote name='Locke' date='22 February 2010 - 11:14 AM' timestamp='1266858890' post='2197450'] I am tempted to tech raid you right now. [/quote] It seems that your bitterness knows no [s]rounds[/s] bounds.

Best of luck to OP. I really love reading long documents. No sarcasm there. I really do

[center][font="Impact"]Announcement from the Brotherhood of the Dragon[/font][/center] Any attack on a sovereign nation of the Order of the Brotherhood of the Dragon is considered an attack on the entire Brotherhood. The phrase “tech-raiding” is merely a euphemism for an aggressive, unprovoked attack on a country, and such practices will not be tolerated against the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood is aware that Steve is an aggressive and war-like planet. As such, if you attack a member of the Dragon Blood, be prepared for a full-scale response that includes all methods and measures of defense available to that particular nation, and to the nations of the Brotherhood as a whole. If you choose to attack one of our brothers or sisters, we do not want to hear you crying about our counter-attacks. Your complaints will be without merit, for you have been warned. We will decapitate your soldiers, and place their heads on poles for the birds to feed upon. In that way, their spirits will forever wander blind, deaf and speechless throughout the agony of their afterlife. Hail or deride this announcement- we care not. Know that we will make one exception to this policy- I will regularly post the names of individuals who “ghost” us. That is an affront to those of us who carry the true Blood of the Dragon in our veins. Feel free to attack and destroy such scum as you see fit, with our full support. With that I announce that Jabaha of Laozia is not a true member of The Blood. Have fun Steve. -Grand Master BigKat-

We have a more efficient form of internal communication than any forum. You can reach me in the normal number of ways or on IRC if you miss me Loch

You guys are a classy alliance. Hope that you have a great round.

Great alliance, and great names at the end of that announcement. Good luck!

Did Bacon not show up for the meeting and get voted leader again? Good luck LE. Already ticking I see.

Is Marcus in or out? As of last night, he wasn't sure...

I think I met her one night...but the details are kinda fuzzy.

Not to get lost in the shuffle...We are officially here.

Wow...MUDs. Another reference that shows my age. I played mostly on the Austin daiku-code based MUD. (MUDs were text games w/out the perty pictures...)