Changes to the BPA

[pchwang]

First, and most importantly, the BPA is now under the control and guidance of BaconSoda. If I do return, I will not ask for my former position back. Despite my past work with the BPA, I think that it is time I let go, and chose a successor. With his past experience with the LWB, AFA, and TBH, BaconSoda was one of my top choices. His unyielding dedication to the faction has led me to firmly believe that he deserves no other than the position of Commissioner.

Many other individuals were considered, including every member of the BPA. I carefully thought about each person, but at the end, the only things that stopped me from going forward with the others were other commitments that they already possessed.

For more information about why this change has occurred, see: http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?ac...w_post&f=11

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[BaconSoda]

Well, everyone, I must first say I am sad to see Elgato go. His insight into the BPA has crafted it into what it is today, and I don't believe it will be the same without him. I'll try my best to uphold his image of the BPA, and add my own twists to it.

First thing I'd like to do as the Commissioner of the BPA is get opinions on the following:

Passenger Licensing
Nomad Lisencing

Prices - No one EVER pays for these things anymore. They should not be expensive, and they should actually be a penalty for carrying these things unlicensed. What do ya'll think about these policies?

AFO Policy -

AFO Policy

With the exception of attempting to get a BPA tag, weapons of lethal nature should not be used by the BPA. At all times, a slight readjustment of faction alignment is preferable to missions(//double bribe on Sheffield station). We are a peace-keeping police force, and we intend to respond to actions in a peaceful manner. If and when approached by enemy forces, we shall employ superior craftsmanship, impeccable dodging, rapier wit, and scathing comments regarding parents, canines, and poor aim to dent the egos of our opponents and to dampen their spirits.

It is recognized, however, that certain individuals do not possess the dignity or respect for human life as we do. As a result, Constables and Officers alike can apply to become AFOs, or Authorized Firearms Officers, and mount weapons, missiles, and nuclear mines.

Regardless of status, however, all Constables should have some ability to disrupt tradelanes in order to apprehend fleeing criminals. As a result, Non-AFO Constables and Junior Constables may mount ONE Adv. Debilitator(Available on Planet Leeds) to assist in the disruption of tradelanes.

In order to become an AFO, the Constable or Officer must prove themselves to be excellent individuals in the Bretonian community as well as the BPA as a whole. AFOs are expected to act with maturity and restraint when using their weapons. Stray fire and play-shooting are discouraged, as these weapons are to be taken seriously. They are the tools of death and destruction for those who seek it from Queen and Country.

Good idea, bad idea?

Thank you all for the time you took to read this, and thank everyone who responds.

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[12:49:19 AM] Elgatodiablo: You know its nice that you have all that proof and all, Bacon... but I just don't believe you.

[Zapp]

I think we could revisit the Interpol idea, about having 'exchange officers' (basically, apply for the LPI and you could apply to switch to the BPA for a time with the same character, though tag/ID/ship would have to match the new faction).

I know I talked to you on Skype about it, but I think it should be out here for everyone to see.

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[Derkylos]

Passenger licensing...I dunno, human cargo is always a hard one...they really shouldn't be taken straight from Cambridge to the O-5 hole, makes no sense =/ But what to do if they don't turn around? Shoot them? Thus killing all the people?

As for the Nomad Licensing, seems alright to me (I have a license on one of my ships:P), again, a tad tricky to enforce, but I suppose "neutralising the threat" (AKA, blowing the offending ship into small pieces) suffices here.

AFO gives the BPA character...although it's kinda dependent on the guy on the other side playing along...but I have heard of situations where someone refused to attack an unarmed BPA.

And, on another note, get more people active:P

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[Athenian]

Lauderdale Hall, Planet Leeds

Well, it's sad to see a fellow Bobby leave the job.

The lads from the Leeds/Newcastle Section are very confident in the new Commissioner. Tea and scones at eleven to celebrate.

The CCD officers report that the licensing process, while a little awkward to keep track of, is a worthwhile and essential duty. Perhaps we could examine ways to license large organised groups more efficiently.

The AFO Policy? Well, with the increasing ease with which certain chaps utilise violence to achieve their ends, I believe it is doubly important that the BPA preserve the Bretonian tradition of civility. However, an expanded reserve of active SRD officers to pummel any ne'er do wells wouldn't go amiss.

Roy "The Guv'nor" Brown, Chief Constable, Leeds/Newcastle Section

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[ioha]

It really is sad to see you go, Pierre, as I already mentioned in the other thread.

I think you've chosen the right person in Bacon, as he and Athenian are the most active and dedicated members we currently have.

And I hope there'll be some more activity in the faction, even though I'm not contributing to it currently - sorry for that.

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[Slavik]

my short time in the BPA was fun, I'm gonna miss ya in Bretonian space mate!

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[pbrione]

I'm sure that Baconsoda will do a fine job, hopefully the BPA will see more activity next version for a variety of reasons. You have my full support, both as Commissioner and Home Secretary.

Regarding the policies, I think the AFO is an excellent RP tool which is all but unique to the BPA, and getting rid of that would be a mistake. That said, players should probably maintain one armed and one unarmed character, so they can respond to different situations if needs be.

Nomad licensing is, of course, important and I think it could be better enforced were there to be a set 1 million fine, say, for every instance of carrying unlicensed equipement.

Not so sure about the passanger licensing myself. On the one hand it gives the BPA more to do, but really passangers are not the kind of thing most people would expect needed licenses, so they probably wouldn't bother to check. On top of that, many of them will simply be rushing straight from Cambridge into the Omegas, with little chance to intercept them, and finally I consider that Bretonia is already discouraging trade and turning people against us enough with our Tau blockade, restricted military goods to Bowex, nomad licensing, bans on Kusari ships etc. Bretonia was meant to be a fairly lenient state, as shown by our relaxed drug laws, but we are in danger of losing that mentality and appearing somewhat totalitarian in our laws. I would therefore hazard that it might be best to quietly let the passanger licensing issue drop.

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[Coin]

Firstly,

Elgato - sorry to see you go man, your help and input into the WT Faction proposal (*cough*bump*cough*) was very much appreciated. You'll be sorely missed around here buddy.

Secondly,

Baconsoda, the man who's name makes me hungry and thirsty at the same time. Congratulations/commiserations on the joys and the loneliness of leadership, heheheh. I know you're not new to the task, so I'm sure that you'll be fine.

Nomad licences -

keep em, make it a large fine and they have to dock and sell the gun, then they have to pay for the licence, as well as a fee for late payment. heheh.

Passengers.

Tricky. The only RP i see in the licensing of passengers is as an insurance policy - the BPA covers the cost of the tickets the passengers purchased (//the price of buying the passengers//) if the ship is destroyed WITHIN bretonian space. Appropriate photographic evidence required.

Insurance is invalidated if insufficient escorts have been hired (i.e. you have to have an escort, but it can't be a lone fighter), escorts to be commensurate with the size of the cargo (i.e. adv trains - bring lots of friends).

Policies are to be paid on the nail, each time. (make it a smaller licence fee). Peeps will be queuing up to pay the police, and then flying off.

Without getting something in return, the licensing of passengers is a bit cheeky. Why do they need regulation? The ship is either in full repair, or its not - and that can be seen from 10K away. Perhaps a fine for a ship carrying passengers who's hull is not fully repaired?

Anyway, havta get some work done today....

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[JovialKnight]

As I said before, sad I didn't get to know you that well elgato. Shame to see you go, sad to see another "big name" go.

As for the AFO policy, I like it actually. If it helps pirates/hostiles not mercilessly rip into you, but instead take a minute or two to rp, then it can only be good.
Also, it makes sense from the police standpoint. We are already in Hussars as they are the cars to the BAF's tanks. So our arms would be less than that of the forces too?

However, I do think we need to have an armed hussar for each player, as with only an adv.debby, most ships will be impossible to take down in a fight (if it comes to it). I've just had to watch a BAF flee from a pair of hackers because I couldn't help out.

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