Ivan Moldavi Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 NOTE: This was presented to the Brotherhood of Darkness within the New Sith Order as an elaboration and comment on our creed. It has only been provided here at the expressed request of several members of the alliance. This is the first expressive statement from me regarding our creed and the first essay, if it can be called such, in a series outlining in more detail why I believe the Sith Code to be the only relevant philosophy in the Cyberverse today. This is not an exhaustive commentary and I do not present it as anything more than the ramblings of one member of the Order. Over time I may elaborate on specific points contained herein and with the added segments later this may evolve into something greater than initially expected, but not today. Today I speak specifically on the first line of the Sith Code and how it relates to the New Sith Order and its desired path in the Cyberverse. Peace is a lie. In a world mired in treated webs that present the allure of peaceful coexistence some may see that as a simple falsehood or an outrageous oversimplification. Both are incorrect. First, I daresay that at least half, perhaps more, of the existing treaties in the Cyberverse are not worth the ink they were pinned with. Dishonorable intentions coupled with dishonorable acts. The stacking of treaties and jumbling of priorities almost, by default, dictates that when a major war erupts some parties will have to abandon their “allies” and fail to uphold the terms of their pacts and covenants. Indeed, it is wholly recognizable by even the common nation that in order for any major conflict to transpire beyond the wanton bandwagon types of offences each major alliance will have to sacrifice some aspect of their integrity in order to facilitate aggressive action. And yet, this has all transpired under the auspices of a lie. It is a lie that has propagated to the point of complete derision for the very concepts upon which the forward mobility of the Cyberverse must progress. The Cyberverse, when viewed as an inclusive and whole entity, survives on conflict. Conflict produces competitiveness. It accelerates innovation. It lends seed to growth and diversity. Without conflict the Cyberverse stagnates and becomes a morass, a pit of bleak despair and dissatisfaction. Even many of the treaties themselves provide fodder for this flagrant mistruth through their very nature. A mutual aggression or mutual offensive pact implies the underlying principle of shared conflict but does nothing to provide for it directly. Most of the treated webs are little more than collective deterrents meant to stopgap the concept of open conflict and warfare and make the waging of same obsolete. The world is afraid of war because war, at least on the largest scales, challenges the status quo. The world needs conflict to survive. To claim that a world of peace is the best alternative for the growth of the Cyberverse is to give in to the lie. Those that give in to the lie should regulate themselves to the neutral alliances that espouse no warfare under any circumstances instead of taking part in meaningless libraries full of treaties and pacts that only remain valid so long as the lie is support abroad. Once the veil of the lie falls, the webs as a whole will fail. Peace is a lie… The strong will survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corinan Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 very interesting. I wish I had your speed reading skills, good sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londo Mollari Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Talk is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintenderek Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 This is very similar to what a lot of different people have been saying for quite a while, but it's well written and well presented. I'm glad there's an alliance out there that's take to it as a philosophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarikmo Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I think Mogar just skimmed it Great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I wish I had your speed reading skills, good sir. I come up with new ways to amaze the cyberverse every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Moldavi Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Talk is cheap. You are correct. That is why the New Sith Order has only established one non-stacking mutual defense pact outside of the Brown trading sphere and is not actively seeking any others. We will follow up our "talk" with the expressed act of not taking part in the ever expanding treaty webs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradigm Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Very nice - looking forward to future essays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wad of Lint Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 The strong shall survive. A well presented document on our creed Lord Ivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Mogar just wanted an "IN-BEFORE-EVERYONE-ELSE-IN-MOLDAVI-THREAD!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyman Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I wish I had your speed reading skills, good sir. I did it in a minute and a half. He beat me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertFitzy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 At least its seems most are starting to catch on, a lot of alliances are looking over treaties, the web is being cut down a little. It will be a fun summer or late spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradigm Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 At least its seems most are starting to catch on, a lot of alliances are looking over treaties, the web is being cut down a little. It will be a fun summer or late spring. One can at least hope at this point that the trend will continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookavich Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Mr Moldavi, you are an exceptional wordsmith. Also, [00:03] <+Cookavich[NpO]> Mogar, you might as well have made your post "First!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Duffy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 this is truth...... There can never be full peace. We in cyberverse would go nuts if there were. The only real thing that keeps us playing and growing are the speculations of war and the competition it brings. Survival of the fittest great read. Cant wait to read more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertFitzy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 One can at least hope at this point that the trend will continue. it will, believe me people would not be talking about this change if it was not already on peoples minds and in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyman Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) And before I forget to comment: I wholeheartedly agree with Ivan's reasoning. I've been around for almost three years now, and I've watched a 20 line treaty map turn into a jumbled mess within that timespan. It's natural to question the amity between some treaty partners and such as a result. Edit: I'll be back tomorrow to read responses. Edited April 7, 2009 by Heyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sileath Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Another outstanding exposition by our Dark Lord. Join Us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wad of Lint Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 it will, believe me people would not be talking about this change if it was not already on peoples minds and in the works. It is not a change. It has always been true. People are only beginning to see the error of their ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeternalis Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) mindless hail o/ peace is imaginary. Edited April 7, 2009 by Aeternalis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyman Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) Another outstanding exposition by our Dark Lord.Join Us Your post reminds me of this: Edited April 7, 2009 by Heyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Dakota Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 You are correct. That is why the New Sith Order has only established one non-stacking mutual defense pact outside of the Brown trading sphere and is not actively seeking any others. We will follow up our "talk" with the expressed act of not taking part in the ever expanding treaty webs. I'm actually quite surprised and happy that an alliance has finally chosen this path. As I look back on the previous wars, a lot of good really could have came out of alliances opting not to do massive webs of MDPs. I wish you guys at NSO the best. With the route you guys are choosing, I really think(and hope) that your alliance will remain conflict free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuterium Dawn Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 The first thing I thought while reading this was "Not another CN philosophy" but it actually turned out to be a pretty good read, and pretty much common sense. Glad to see an alliance taking it to heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jipps Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I also think it's worth noting the inflation of treaties has in turn deflated the value of treaties, cancelled at will and starting out at the MDP level. I remember a time when NAPs were signed and taken seriously. Time will tell, I think trends are already headed in the direction of limited treaties. It will take a long time before the effects will be felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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