' Wrote:@Pharm: I agree with most of what you said and I already thought of making a separate border guard group for the RM, however it's just a concept so far which so far has more negative aspects than positive ones due to the split in activity and metagaming. Perhaps it could be arranged as a collaboration between the RM and the RFP.
A greater collaboration with the RFP could only produce good things in my eyes. A strategically placed tactical squad doesn't have to be metagamed, it could be, but would not have to be to be effective. I am not asking RM to make a pvp squad waiting to see when a target enters Omega 7 off the player list. What I was thinking more of is a few ships closer to server a specific purpose.
Example: Kruger Miners/Daumann Miners in trouble in Omega 7, they see an RM in Frankfurt ... they RP a transmission: "*Static* This is Kruger Miner John Doe, we are under attack and require assistance". Instead of traveling a couple systems they could log the tactical squad, or ask in skype is some others can log. I think it's completely within RP that the first Military Member contacted could radio for some help, if they wanted to.
Again, not saying that you should or have to make this squad, you asked for suggestions, and I had that one.
' Wrote:Though yet again, I have to say, from what I've seen personally, the RM is patrolling the Omegas (Omega-7 chiefly) a lot, I do it all the time and most of the time I'm down there, nothing happens. I do suspect however, that a lot of pirates decide not to attack if an RM is online in the Omegas (thanks to the player list), which is why there definitely is a demand for a constant surveillance as a deterrent.
Well I don't think either of us are lying, time zones screw a lot up, but there is nothing we can do about that. But I fear exactly the same thing, pretty sure some pirates, not all, use the player list more than one would like. Often in Omega 7 it is more than obvious. But that is why we enjoy the RM's presence, things tend to be safer. I am not asking for constant surveillance, but when Liberty invades, or someone asks about a raid there are many volunteers, does not seem as much with Omega 7. But I have seen RM patrols, I don't want to make it seem like I think they are non-existent.
' Wrote:A point that has not been raised before is one I can agree with the most: Gratitude.
So far all the RM has been getting from corporations is complaints, whining and a negative attitude sparked by false conclusions no matter how much we (I) tried to help. Perhaps instead of that, you could work out a form of at least seeming appreciation for what we (try to) do.
Well, this could and probably should be a two way street. I will concede that maybe Kruger should pay a little more gratitude towards the RM, do you have any ideas? Giving bonuses to individuals does not sit well with me, particular because I don't want to start that kind of relationship with RM and Kruger. Donating something to the RM as a whole, that is something that sits better with me. Possibly some more inRP support of RM, such as more H-Fuel Shipments? I would welcome any suggestions.
' Wrote:I don't know where you live, but where I'm coming from, the military is banned from doing anything within our borders.
If the military interferes with internal matters, thats usually a strong indicator you are living in a dictatorship...
As for the "Omega-7 reaction squad" why not make Dauman fund them if you want it so bad? Setting up new ships is expensive and time consuming, and not everyone can or wants to put so much time and rescources into a faction if he can do with one ship as well.
Even though this is turning into a Daumann/Military thing, Kruger is here, even though were used to being ignored now. *wink wink* Acknowledge us darnit! Earlier I said this:
Quote:To address the comments about the military not getting taxes from corporations, that is just something that comes along with playing a game ... as long as players are financing their Military characters with outside funds, assumed from other traders/miners, I don't see that as beeing a valid argument in any sense. My opinion again.
I now don't think I agree with that, I was not looking at it from the Military's view point, I understand that Miners make a lot of credits and expect you to protect them free of charge, I expressed earlier that I would welcome suggestions, but Kruger will not pay individual Military for taking care of pirates almost like a bounty system, I think it sets a bad precedent. But Kruger would be very open to bearing some of the financial burden of a squad like that, just have to ask.
