Intergalactic Summit

I apologize to my non-Caldari companions. If you have no interest in the internals of State politics, please read no further.

Lai Dai Kektimi Taashetiiro Tsusuvione - Lai Dai Research Spacelane Security
Public Statement of Intent

In the current days of confusion it is important to remain calm and even-handed. We applaud our many friends and allies in the State who have clearly declared their positions and wish to do likewise, to minimize confusion and encourage an orderly future for us all. As such we choose to make public specific terms within the LDRSS Charter as granted to LDRSS by Lai Dai Research Biomedical and Cybernetic.

Section 2(b) Operational Scope

LDRSS is chartered by Lai Dai Research Biomedical and Cybernetic to conduct spacelane security duties within the Caldari State. These activities include but are not limited to: Security operations against parties hostile to Lai Dai and the Caldari State within the Operational Zone, Salvaging and wreckage clearance within the Operational Zone, Military operations against FDU craft and individuals within the Operational Zone, Assisting the Lai Dai Corporation or any valid subsidiary in good standing within the Operational Zone.

Section 12(a) Regarding Lai Dai Protection Service [LDPS]

LDRSS considers LDPS to be brothers-in-arms. As such, LDRSS shall deliver to LDPS all aid as is requested and within the powers of LRDSS to reasonably give without suffering significant loss of operational capacity.

Section 12(b) Regarding the Caldari Navy [The Navy]

LDRSS considers The Navy to be brothers-in-arms. As such, LDRSS shall deliver to The Navy all aid as is requested and within the powers of LRDSS to reasonably give without suffering significant loss of operational capacity.

Section 12(g) Regarding the Caldari Providence Directorate [CPD]

LDRSS considers the CPD to be a valid arm of the Caldari Executive Panel. As such, LDRSS shall comply with any directives, requests, or requirements as outlined by the CPD and considered reasonable by the governing body of LDRSS. Failure to comply with a CPD directive, request or requirement shall result in review of the LDRSS governing body and may result in reorganization of that governing body or revocation of the LRDSS Charter, or any other result as determined by Lai Dai Corporation or a duly appointed representative.

Section 43(b) Oath of Loyalty and Responsibility

In signing this document, the LDRSS Executor makes the following Oath:

"As Executor of Lai Dai Research Spacelane Security I do solemnly swear on the Cliffs of Kemijoki that As a loyal citizen of Lai Dai by way of Lai Dai Research Biomedical and Cybernetic I wish to serve my Corporation loyally and to the best of my ability, seeking to pursue her edification and advantage in all things. I shall everywhere and in every situation defend the inviolability of Lai Dai Research Biomedical and Cybernetic and Lai Dai Research Spacelane Security, her legal system of government and the legal authority of the realm.

If I perceive or gain knowledge of activity to overthrow the legal authority or to subvert the governing body of the Corporation, I shall report it to the authorities without delay. The subsidiary which I command as Executor I will not desert in any situation, but so long as I have strength in me, I will completely fulfill the tasks I have received and/or deemed fit.

I promise to act properly and uprightly, obey my superiors within Lai Dai Research Biomedical and Cybernetic, comply with the laws and decrees and keep the secrets trusted in me. I shall be forthright and helpful to my fellow Employees. Never will I due to kinship, friendship, envy, hatred or fear nor because of gifts or any other reason act contrary to my duty in service.

I shall be rightful to my subordinates, to take care of their wellbeing, acquire information on their wishes, to be their councillor and guide and, for my own self, set them a good and encouraging example. All this I shall fulfill according to my honour and my conscience, and the traditions of the people of Lai Dai Biomedical and Cybernetic as founded by the Dyishi Keminmaa."

Section 43(e) Oath of The Executor

In signing this document, the LDRSS Executor makes the following Oath:

"As Executor of Lai Dai Research Spacelane Security I do solemnly swear on the Cliffs of Kemijoki that I shall never, under any pretext, pervert the law not promote injustice due to kinship, relationship, friendship, envy, hatred or fear, or for the sake of gifts or presents or other reasons, not shall I find an innocent person guilty or a guilty person innocent. Furthermore, I shall not, before pronouncing a judgment or thereafter, reveal to the parties or to anyone else anything about the deliberations that have been held behind closed doors. All of this I shall fulfill faithfully, honestly and as an earnest Executor, without deceit and intrigue. So help me, Ancestors of the Dyishi Keminmaa."

Hm, I will continue to hope the day never comes when the obligations of your contract and the spirit in which it was signed conflict.

Kemijoki? As an ethnic half-Deteis born on Caldari Prime, I think that place has more relevance to me than it does to an ethnic Achuran. That is to say, hardly anything at all.

"Holding the opposite view" and challenging statements is a key part of the Gallentean education style. Just because one states something to the contrary does not mean the original point is misunderstood. I fully understand what is occuring here. Merely, illuminating the arbitrary nature of how someone who was born on Caldari Prime and is of partial Caldari descent falls as secondary, tertiary, or even no importance in front of an individual with no Caldari ancestral ties.

It is not particularly rational or logical, but that is the story of humans in general.

Seriphyn Inhonores has shown time and again that he fails to understand very much of consequence about the Caldari, be that our Culture or our Politics.

Cue a rambling speech about how he's more Caldari than I am, because he happened to be born to the descendant of someone who stole a planet from us.

Ethnicity, ancestry and culture are not interchangeable concepts.

When the old ladies and I gather round the bonfires, feet snug beneath the warm tummies of my lupus Sebiestor (exhausted by long days' events), now and then one crone will turn to me and croak: "Gomo! What's with those damn Caldari? Their angles are all wrong." I sip my spiced rum sweetly and reply, "if you want to understand everything that it is to be Caldari, read up on this girl." And I point them your way. Then, we rile up the wolves and fill the night with howls.

I have every confidence that however you choose to address the inevitable conflicts which might arise between contract and soul, your solution shall remain everything that it is to be Caldari. That clever boy Tibus has nothing on you.

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....going to need another drink.

What the frak just happened here?

Tell you what, I'll share my pharmacists with you. Before you knock it, consider your nigh immortality and this place's almost guaranteed continued existence.