Gurney Halleck

Praise Johan the Beneficent! May He continue to raise the GRL as proof of his undying love! #20! XX! Welcome!

Happy Birthday. Surely, the best of times.

[quote name='Cataduanes' date='12 February 2010 - 07:02 AM' timestamp='1265979765' post='2177478'] What exactly were you drinking? [/quote] An antifreeze and rubbing alcohol cocktail.

I'm pretty sure you misspelled my name. Just for that, I refuse to serve. In light of that, I would like to offer my full support for Someguy.

Indeed. Nice terms. Thanks, no.

I know for a fact that we ordered first strike nukes against OMFG.

[quote name='der_ko' date='07 February 2010 - 03:13 PM' timestamp='1265577218' post='2167292'] Yes, we orchestrated this entire war just to get you, we even manipulated you into attacking us. We know everything, we control everything! Dance puppet, dance!! //insert evil laugh here. [/quote] AHA! SO YOU ADMIT IT!

[quote name='TheNeverender' date='06 February 2010 - 08:02 PM' timestamp='1265508165' post='2165699'] A few points of clarity: C&G is not looking for a "statistical advantage" over TOP so much as we're looking to make sure they're not really in a position to devastate us with a massive preemptive strike in the future. [/quote] Actually, isn't it both? The latter is the desired outcome, the former is the means to achieve it? I don't see how this is a bone of contention. And since we have 19 or so alliances we're at war with, I would say that the statistical advantage thing is soon to be a reality. [quote name='TheNeverender' date='06 February 2010 - 08:02 PM' timestamp='1265508165' post='2165699'] And here we thought White Peace in Karma would set things off on the right foot or something.[/quote] I can't speak for everyone, but we have pretty good relationships with those we white peaced. Your mileage may vary. [quote name='TheNeverender' date='06 February 2010 - 08:02 PM' timestamp='1265508165' post='2165699'] You'd be foolish if you didn't believe MK hasn't been rendering all the assistance to Polaris that it can on its other fronts. We've been working tirelessly with the alliances involved, and while we're not really in a position to lend military support (and it has not been requested), we are nonetheless helping out however we can. Hopefully the fruits of those labors will be able to manifest themselves soon enough. And lastly, before you seek to blame Grub for everything, none of this would have happened if TOP and IRON and company hadn't preemptively blitzed an uninvolved C&G. Yes, you can say "GRUB OKAYED IT!!!!" but that doesn't change the fact that TOP and company both devised and executed the plan. [/quote] I don't blame Grub for everything. As I said earlier, I think he has always done what he felt was the right thing to do - both in DoWing TOP and okaying the preemptive strike. [quote name='TheNeverender' date='06 February 2010 - 08:02 PM' timestamp='1265508165' post='2165699'] and now you've made it clear through this TOPocalypse stunt that you wish to make it as brutal as possible. [/quote] It's not a stunt. We have no choice. The cards have been played and this is what it is. You are not inclined to offer peace (which is certainly within your rights) so we must carry on with war.

I personally believe that the vitriol dished to Grub is probably misplaced. I think he did what he, with all his heart, felt was right. I think he was mistaken, but that's neither here nor there. He did it. [i]Alea iacta est[/i] and all that jazz. On a larger scale, this war is hard to figure. Mistakes, tactically and diplomatically, by all involved. Allies are hard to keep tabs on, and the sides have a bit of a nebulous feel to them (am I the only one who has seen another DoW by alliance X on alliance Y and had to think on whether it was on "my" side or the other?). This is great fun. I haven't seen a "this is boring" post in quite awhile.

These are fun times. Good luck out there, Polar. Cheers, AAlumni

There is an old proverb (or curse, if you prefer) that goes, "May you live in interesting times." I think this suffices. It is certainly another interesting turn. [i]Excellent....we have you just where we want you.[/i]

To Kaveman and NC1701 of MK. Both nice guys. Had some good chats. Cheers, --AAlumni

I'm not gonna lie. I like Argent. Good luck out there.

Things like this are sad for old souls like myself. Peace and prosperity to all former signatories. o/ edit: grammar

Congrats on the elections. Gre

I love you guys. Have ever since you were nuking me in the last war (or the war before last? Whatever). Glad to have you. (tell Nobby I said hello) Cheers, AAlumni

Awkward position you were put in. Understand it completely. We've been there/done that and have a souvenir coffee mug and tee-shirt. See you out there. o/ STA

I'm sure this was difficult, Grub. I respect what you've done.

Wait, we're supposed to have a warchest?

[quote name='Ponken' date='01 February 2010 - 05:48 PM' timestamp='1265068123' post='2151410'] Since this surprise me I checked this against our application forum and since July 1st we've had around 40 accepted applications, and around 10 of them were old TOPpers coming back. I doubt that our ghost problem would be much worse than back then so it's probably some AA shenanigans that is responsible for that low seniority value. With that said, we've had an unusual large turnover in the latest months. [/quote] About 1 new, first-time member per week. As far as the alliance seniority function, it isn't worth much with TOP. We have used that for things like jokes and April Fools. We're wild and crazy guys in Paradoxia. As far as the people who say it would be 'hard to pull a FAN', that's only true if you care about nation stats....and everyone knows that TOP has never cared about those things.

Congrats. Welcome. Enjoy the dip.

Johan will be pleased. Praise be to Johan!

I have a slot open. Send 50 tech today and I will send you $3,000,000 in 10 days. -AAlumni

Looking for tech, will pay $3 million for 50. Send the tech first and I will send your cash in 10 days. Nation link in sig. Will do longterm.