Armed Society

August 8, 2013

[quote name='Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz' timestamp='1358673104' post='3080880'] What are you smoking? The dude was the touchstone for (what I'm assuming will be) a massive war. e: You're dead wrong man, plenty of people quite obviously care. [/quote] I hope you're joking. People care about VSOP United, NameNation, The Land of Lusitans, and their Umbrella commanders. The rogue is incidental and his fifteen minutes are long past.

[quote name='Masterof9puppets' timestamp='1358668560' post='3080852'] Leaving after this round can be a difficult concept to wrap your mind around, so I'll let it slide. [/quote] But we all stopped caring [i]ages[/i] ago. Why wait? Just go away please.

[quote name='Masterof9puppets' timestamp='1358641177' post='3080395'] If I hit PM (which is not in my plans atm- disclamer- subject to change), I won't be leaving it to hit AI for a third round. If I don't hit PM, I still probably won't be hitting AI for a third round. As I've said, my job is done here and I'm ready to leave the game for good. [/quote] And yet you keep posting.

I had a round with this guy. Despite continuing to receive aid throughout the war, he did very little damage. Hop on if you want some easy casualties.

Xenios is no more, having departed this cyberverse for the cold hard non-existence legends call "deletion for inactivity." Etc., etc., other RP !@#$%^&*, etc.

[quote name='Hiro Nakara' timestamp='1356775250' post='3069072'] I have been the one dealing with all the spy ops and their lower tiers are not as well prepared as people would think. And what in the hell does anarchy have to do with aiding? Or lack of anarchy? You do know they can aid aid while being in anarchy? please tell me you monged that statement up and you do indeed know that you can aid while being in anarchy? [/quote] Are you new to this war thing? Nations that have just lost a few hundred infra usually complete their open tech deals before making it rain dongs.

[quote name='Sigrun Vapneir' timestamp='1356755753' post='3069014'] Given the disparity between the two alliances in terms of membership numbers, at some level that is a certainty. However the devil is in the details. A relatively quick negotiated end could be very favorable for the NSO, but knowing Kaskus as I do, I also know that if they feel they are being slighted they will continue to fight and do enormous damage to the lower tiers of the NSO. Coincidentally, the lower tiers are where most of NSO strength lies. If this drags out into a longer resistance action, Kaskus will inflict disproportionate damage, and NSO will suffer heavily. In the end, it's hard to see Kaskus 'winning' but they can still make this a losing engagement for NSO if they choose to. [/quote] Seems unlikely. Once NSO's heavy hitters are out of nuclear anarchy, they're going to rain more dongs on their lower tier than the poor buggers have slots for.

[quote name='Javapirate' timestamp='1356397671' post='3067703'] good luck both of you [/quote] [quote name='Javapirate' timestamp='1356397698' post='3067704'] good luck both of you [/quote] You got my hopes up ya !@#$%^&. It's been a almost two months since my raid targets picked themselves!

Good luck and godspeed. o/

All that drama for an ODOA? You boring $%&@s.

[quote name='Igumen' timestamp='1355357494' post='3063095'] It's a proxy argument, over the real, yet subconscious, conflict over who has the edgiest skull/gothic avatar. Clearly, the answer is that neither of us have edgy avatars precisely [i]because[/i] we chose one containing skulls, which are too contrived to be edgy or shocking. [/quote] I took a break. It turns out it feels pretty nice to base my self-worth over something other than hatred of others. You should give it a shot.

[quote][color=#EE82EE][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]Pink[/b][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] is the color of Weeaboos and Bronies. Those who identify with pink are showing that they are willing to reach out to the dispossessed and marginalized of society just as Christ did, and are also not afraid of ridicule as a result. It is, therefore, a color of bravery and disregard for the opinion of man.[/font][/color][/quote] Hahaha. That was almost funny enough to make up for how petty, hateful, and weak you really are.

Consciousness is fantasy. Humans, like rocks, and like [the set of atoms containing both rocks and humans], are just a collection of matter and energy responding to other matter and energy in the environment. Just because we make decisions through analysis doesn't mean we have free will; we simply have very advanced conditioning exactly like your hypothetical AI. tl;dr: You have nothing on that AI.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fredimedes declares war on every alliance.[/font][/color]

[i]An open letter to the people and leader of the Free Land of Cathari, from the desk of Gabriel Pope, commander of the Antipolemarch Militia:[/i] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Igumen, you speak as if fortnightly conversions are not common practice on Planet Bob. Even the Polemarch himself has abandoned Christianity! Yours is a lonely crusade indeed.[/color][/font]

[i]An open letter to the people and leader of the Free Land of Cathari, from the desk of Gabriel Pope, commander of the Antipolemarch Militia:[/i] I am not interested in good publicity for our ancient religion, sir. Pr[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]oselytizing is far below our station. [/font][/color]The Polemarch has resumed attacking nations based on his hatred of Judaism alone, and we are only interested in expediting an end to the bloodshed, even at the cost of increased violence in the present. King Michael I was a central figurehead of the Polemarch's regime. While the death of any individual is a tragedy, the King's removal from power is a constructive step on the path to Bobwide peace and tolerance.

OOC: That didn't take long. You think I'd forget with a name like Gabriel Pope? [i]An open letter to the people and leader of the Free Land of Cathari, from the desk of Gabriel Pope, commander of the Antipolemarch Militia:[/i] The nation of Armed Society is rapidly evolving. The Antipolemarch Militia has almost 14,000 volunteers, representing a population of only 31,000. During our last campaign, I came to realize that the followers of the wayward Jew, Jesus, have nothing to offer me but lies. Lies converted my ancestors long ago, and lies bound me, but I have cast off the shame of Christianity. Just a few days ago, the Militia held a mass conversion ceremony. There is no longer a single Christian within our ranks. The whole nation is now involved in the war effort, building planes and launching cruise missiles and manning tanks. Many in Armed Society believe our common goals might make us reconsider the Armed Society experiment, and establish a State to ensure our borders are secure against the Polemarch's aggression. A few Jewish leaders in Armed Society have established a Transitional Council to determine what form, if any, our future government might take accounting for this massive demographic shift. I would urge you to follow my lead, but a life without proselytizing is a peaceful life indeed.

[i]A public address from Gabriel Pope, Commander of the Antipolemarch Militia:[/i] When the Antipolemarch Militia withdrew from Xenios just ten days ago, we knew we had only accomplished part of our mission. The Polemarch and his puppet, King Michael I, were nowhere to be seen. The Polemarch's military disbanded, his technology was claimed by the Militia, and his infrastructure lay in ruin. However, the Polemarch and his King were never found, alive or dead. Yesterday, we discovered some startling intelligence. The Polemarch, with aid from BlackClown of BLOOD CIRCUS and Eumirbago of World Wide Web, has risen from the ashes. The Xenioshian military has been rebuilt with greater strength than ever before. In all this, there is one piece of good news. Although Xenios is once again ruled as a dictatorship by the Polemarch, this transition from monarchy confirms that the King is dead! Further, the national religion of Xenios has been changed from Christianity to Norse. We are thrilled that the believers of Jesus, the false prophet, no longer guide Xenioshian politics. However, we fear that the Polemarch may be slipping further into racist delusion, having converted himself and forcefully converted his deputies and bureaucrats to the ancient Norse religion. The Polemarch has still not made a public appearance or statement since shortly before the Militia's first campaign. Nevertheless, I personally vowed to ensure that the Polemarch's campaign of violence and hatred would never threaten Armed Society or Jews around Planet Bob. That is why the Antipolemarch Militia has increased its strength by an unprecedented amount, and we have resumed our fight to free the people of Xenios and secure Planet Bob.

[i]A message to the esteemed President Zacharias, from Antipolemarch Militia Commander Gabriel Pope:[/i] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Zacharias,[/font][/color] The remaining Xenioshian refugees plaguing your nation have been removed. Many were conscripted into the Militia for its newest campaign. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. I am told Mr. Katz gives his regards. [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Sincerely,[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Gabriel Pope[/font][/color]

[i]A message to the esteemed President Zacharias, from Armed Society citizen Frank Katz:[/i] Zacharias, At the moment Armed Society's international aid channels are full. Upon consideration, I believe that since we both represent newly developing nations with an interest in international commerce, it would not be in either of our interests to tie up our foreign aid capabilities when there is profit to be made from the cheap development and export of technology. However, our infrastructure project is on schedule and should be complete within a month. We have dispatched teams bearing food aid directly to the Xenioshian refugees waiting outside your country's border, a move which will hopefully reduce the Xenioshians' demands on your nation's resources. Within a few days it will be safe for you to begin relocating Xenioshians to our aid camps outside your borders, and within a month we should be able to complete a full evacuation. Best, Frank

[i]An urgent communication to the esteemed President Zacharias, from Armed Society citizen Frank Katz, CEO of [b]KatzDevCo[/b]:[/i] President Zacharias, We cannot question your recent decision to close your borders - I cannot imagine the feats Armed Society would accomplish if 89% of us agreed on anything! Nevertheless, I must introduce myself and in the same breath request a temporary imposition. We do not wish to see more than 800 innocents denied a peaceful home. If you can provide temporary accommodations for displaced Xenioshians, we will promise to take them off your hands as soon as our current infrastructure expansion project is complete.

[i]From the desk of Paul Church, acting commander of the Antipolemarch Militia:[/i] In the last two days, four air raids and four cruise missile attacks have destroyed the remainder of the Polemarch's infrastructure. The Polemarch, if he is even alive, has nowhere to hide. We suspect the Polemarch and his puppet King are dead or have fled the country. With Commander Pope's approval, I have ordered the withdrawal of all combat troops from Xenios. We have opened lines of communication with representatives of the Xenoshian people so we can monitor and possibly assist their recovery effort. Mission accomplished!

[i]From the desk of Nobody, a member of Armed Society:[/i] Assault, like every other activity, is not barred in Armed Society. Voluntary tax compliance doubled once the tax collectors started publishing a list of non-compliant citizens. I surmise these two facts are related, although having committed the thought to words now I can understand how you might think we use the term "voluntary" a bit loosely. Ultimately, what matters to the people of Armed Society is that we have grown rapidly, per capita income is high, and our population happiness has never been higher. Commander Pope may be questioned for leading so many to their deaths for pure revenge - I am fighting fit myself, but did not enlist in the Antipolemarch Militia because I too question his methods - but the people of Armed Society believe the future is bright, and all of us will rest easier once we know the Polemarch will never be able to invade us or our neighbors. [hr] [i]A televised address from Gabriel Pope, Commander of the Antipolemarch Militia:[/i] People of Armed Society, I want to thank you for your support. I am happy to report that the Polemarch, for the time being, is no longer a threat to Armed Society, to tolerant Christians like myself, or to Planet Bob's Jewish diaspora. The Polemarch and his King are presumed dead. They may be in hiding, but I guarantee to watch Xenios from this day forward to ensure the Polemarch's reign of terror never again defaces this planet. I have placed $6 million and 100 tech of my personal cash and assets into a trust, with the express purpose of aiding friendly States should the Polemarch resume power but be too weak for us to attack him ourselves. In addition to the people of Armed Society at large, I must thank my brave volunteers and their families. We honor in particular the 87 volunteers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Their families will have priority access to a separate trust created out of cash looted from the Polemarch and his loyalists. Finally, I want to personally thank the leaders of the Free Land of Cathari and Hello Automatic. They and I agree on at least one fundamental principle: rational discourse is always worthwhile. I am proud to have joined Nobody, Mr. Williams, and the esteemed Igumen and longnameislonger in Armed Society's first diplomatic communications. The world appears more ready than we expected to comprehend the bonds that tie individuals of Armed Society together and carry on diplomatic relations accordingly.

[i]From the desk of Nobody, a member of Armed Society:[/i] I was speaking of internal resistance. Citizens who disagree with the Commander's organization of an expeditionary force may very well seek to enforce their own personal justice on him and his family. The trial tradition, interestingly enough, has made citizens less likely to extract revenge out of consideration for preventing turning one or two injuries into many more. As for external resistance, Armed Society has yet to encounter this issue, but I reiterate that we all understand the risks of living in a country that other States might hold responsible for the expeditionary actions of a minority, like the Antipolemarch Militia. On your second point, I direct you again to my first communication: "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Various militias and the air force program are funded by a voluntary income tax with an astounding 78% compliance rate." It is hard to explain precisely why voluntary taxpayers might still despise the tax-collection authority. My personal take as a compliant taxpayer is that I despise 90% of what my taxes are spent on, but I still view the unified tax as a necessary evil lest it become slightly more difficult for me to fund the 10% of programs I [i]do[/i] agree with. I also donate a significant amount of my resources to measures which are not funded by the unified income tax.[/font][/color]