Off-Topic Thread vol. 2

[Saronu_Yassavi]

To avoid such an eventuality, he ought to ensure they do not come into contact with fibrous matter.

[Morgana_Tsukiyo]

AMARR NUTS ON FIRE

In a bizarre turn of events, the first batch of walnuts destined for the Empire caught fire en route. The newly approved trade agreement implemented by Prime Minister Arrendis specified that walnuts are required on every transaction, and the first shipment, supposed to arrive by the end of the week, suffered a problem with the cargo as it combusted and injured the crew.

A forensics team report is expected, but preliminary results point to the presence of a copious ammount of fibrous matter triggering the event. Upon questioning, crew members resonsbile for the transportation complained about “harsh working conditions, long hours and monitored bathroom breaks during deliveries”

Until the case is clarified, the security and sanitary procedures are beign revised.

“Look, i need boosters for the long hours, and sometimes they mess with my stomach. Since the bathrooms are monitored and they cut from my payment, i sometime use other areas to relieve myself on company dime” Anonymous Cargohold Operator

“I don’t like the Amarr, so what if i left them a little special condiment ?” Anonymous crew member

“Amarr nuts on fire. Hahaha, good one.” Minmatar reader

“Awww nuts. My nuts.” Amarr nut lover

[Gaven_Lok_ri]

@Arrendis

See, this is what I mean by he hasn’t thought it through enough. Just dismissing the idea has him doing the unthinkable. Can you imagine how he’d react to the crap I’d do once in office, just to be able to say I’d done it? All trade with the Empire must include walnuts!

The Republic being irrational and petty in its interactions with Amarr would just be another Tuesday in the post-Shakor’s Coup world.

@Elsebeth_Rhiannon

Was that a compliment, then?

You are dangerous. Whether that is a compliment is up to you.

[Elsebeth_Rhiannon]

@Gaven_Lok_ri

You are dangerous. Whether that is a compliment is up to you.

In this case, I choose to take it as one.

[Arrendis]

@Gaven_Lok_ri

The Republic being irrational and petty

If that’s what you think that would be, awesome.

[Arrendis]

@Vehaima_Zekaarin

Yes, it is about two metres in length. I’m thinking of painting it with enamels through an airbrush.

That’s a 1/64 scale model. Rifters are 139m long.

[Vehaima_Zekaarin]

True enough. I usually assume a frigate is in the zone of 60 to 90 metres long. I didn’t realize Rifters were so big by comparison. They still look cool though.

[Arrendis]

Yep, it’s the second-longest standard frigate (behind the Breacher’s 185m, and just ahead of the Venture’s 133m). But they are gorgeous ships.

[Reginald_Sakakibara]

[ARC] Joined operation request to the Empires, EDENCOM and loyal capsuleers

I speak for the Internal Triglavian Revolutionary Organization with the consent of the Convocation of Triglav Outside the Struggle. The Weaving of Pochven continues and Cladistic Proving through the Dialectics of the Concrete is in effect. Conditions within Pochven are evolving towards the optimal for continued development of human potential within the Struggle. There is no requirement for “mass evacuations” at this time. Organizations with a history of experimentation with forbidden hive-link…

@Alexandre_Arthie I assume that the IGS Communications Directorate, Communications Relay Committee, as a part of the DED, is investigating the source of this transmission from a purported member of Intriguerre ?

The signatory powers have enacted sweeping industrial changes to harden information security systems against Triglavian communication subversion on capital and sub-capital vessels as well as general communications infrastructure, and I pray that you are able to allay concerns that the IGS is not indeed facing a data breach attack?

If it is under attack in a form similar to the so-called “Triglavian meme worm,” what is the best way for loyal capsuleers to assist in strengthening the defenses of the IGS?

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Lord Reginald Sakakibara,
Fleet Commander, Lux Invicta,
Senior Fleet Commander, Edencom Defense Initiative

[Valerie_Valate]

It would be nice if at least occasionally, people didn’t live down to my rather cynical at times expectations.

[Arrendis]

@Elsebeth_Rhiannon

Seriously, Arri. You’re adding nothing constructive here. I know Goons are cozy with Stribog but I still expected the better form you.

Goons are. I’m not. You asked what happened to the rest of the ARC fleet, and I gave you the info I had. Aria was in a position to tell you more, so she filled in more details. But she’d said she was off to bed a few minutes earlier, so I didn’t think she’d be able to tell you, so I did. That’s all. Sheesh, don’t get so prickly.

[Elsebeth_Rhiannon]

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[Arrendis]

You know, I’ll cop to the flippancy. But we’re going to have words about the other bit there, Elsebeth of Rhiannon.

[Elsebeth_Rhiannon]

As you wish.

[Sahara_Jackal]

@Arrendis

Goons are. I’m not.

Aww. Does this mean I won’t be able to persuade you to come visit us someday? Pity, because the accommodations at the Imperial Diplomatic Embassy are the best in New Eden. We spared no expense—as only proper to receive the heroes of Niarja.

I mean, we even built Alterari Phoenix a walk-in humidor and a full service bar staffed by redheaded exotic dancers. Just sayin’.

[Arrendis]

@Sahara_Jackal

I mean, we even built Alterari Phoenix a walk-in humidor and a full service bar staffed by redheaded exotic dancers. Just sayin’.

That’s pretty fitting for him. But no, I sincerely doubt I’d come visit, any time soon.

EDIT: For the record, I oppose my alliance’s involvement with Stribog Clade, and the rest of the Kybers. It’s a political decision, and one made by the direct involvement of Mittens. Had I my druthers, it wouldn’t have happened. But it did, and there isn’t a thing I could do about it. There still isn’t.

So don’t get me wrong, I respect your willingness to put word to deed, and I’m bound by my commitments to honor our RoE. But that doesn’t change my position or intentions at all. As others are fond of saying: all invaders must die. And I look forward to the day when I can mount Zorya Triglav’s brain-bits on three different khumaks to rot in the light of an undarkened Skarkon.

[Elsebeth_Rhiannon]

@Arrendis

But we’re going to have words about the other bit there, Elsebeth of Rhiannon.

Words were had.

One apologizes for one’s conduct in dragging a private quarrel into public, making personal allegations in a complicated situation of conflicting loyalties, and trying to introduce personal into the political. Offending remarks have been deleted.

[Arrendis]

That matter is indeed resolved.

[Diana_Kim]

@Reginald_Sakakibara

If it is under attack in a form similar to the so-called “Triglavian meme worm,” what is the best way for loyal capsuleers to assist in strengthening the defenses of the IGS?

I believe that IGS is not really a strategical resource. Otherwise we wouldn’t have in here goons, especially the one who is known for trolling and disruptive lying comments. I mean, it does its stuff almost in every discussion thread.

[Morgana_Tsukiyo]

@Engineer_Gromov

While this pushes any and all responsibility and accountability away from you to your commanding officer

What?