Capital Ships and the Future of Discovery RP 24/7

[Thyrzul]

Yes, it's a position of respect, one that is earned, not something you rest on if you are a Corsair. Imagine ancient Rome and the Senate, dick waving gets you killed. That's a reasonable stance to adopt, and something you have to deal with and not default to the usual "'cause I say so". The bottom line is that one AI base less in the Omicrons is good for the Empire, the Elder would have to work it to convince captains otherwise.

Again, the title "Elder" speaks for itself. I highly doubt Corsairs just give such titles away to anyone able to flash it. That somebody got the title must mean he has already earned that title. And some random Corsair has barely any right to ignore that.

What you don't seem to understand is that you need to roleplay your position as leader to truly have it, you have to do what is necessary to make people follow you; and not just rely on having written a nice story about how you rule the world. And that's great, it adds nuances to the Disco experience.

Asking nicely and explaining why should do this and that instead of this and that while random corsairs assault a station, clearly not giving a damn about the elder (a sign of disrespect) is in my opinion not the way to roleplay somebody who have already earned his title, and his authority is being questioned by random people.

Look at how the Council of Elders usually conduct business, they are exemplary of how NPC faction leadership should handle things within the given structures and rules. They take into account the Corsair way, they extend their respect, and that pays off. But you have to work for it, not just flash it.

And isn't the respect towards the Elders a part of the Corsair way? Or we can just shoot them down if we want because this time they apparently don't want others to waste corsair firepower on tin cans posing no threat to them at that time? Do the Elders have to work for their respect all over again every time they get contested? What is the title for, then? What makes them Elders if anybody anytime can challenge their authority?

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