Intergalactic Summit

Thereby it should also be noted that Corporate kill figures represent a truer representation of kill efficiency if the Corporation in question frequently fly together.

A Corporation can only claim a Killmail once for it's own records.

The Pyre Falcon Defense Cadre run with a very respectable combat history.

But you could have figured that out if you had spent 0.2 seconds doing research instead of running your mouth.



My previous comment aside, I agree. This isn't the venue.

Only a fool would believe wars are won with statistics.

Statistics obfuscate the truth.

But if you wish to stand by them; Mixed Metaphor have a markedly lower efficiency than XV01A whilst seeming to possess a higher incidence of involvement with fleets outside of those exclusive to their own corporation.

You should take valuable advise when it's given to you and move on.

Everyone preys on the runts of the litter first, after all. Furthermore I think the chairwoman wasn't hiding behind the entirety of the STPRO when making her claims and assertions. Unlike Ixiris we do not hide behind others.

Regarding the original topic I can echo the chairwoman's sentiments. Ending this war lies almost entirely in the hands of the federation. Until then we have a job to do.

Not with that attitude, mate.

The fact that all militia-supporting naval assets have been slashed in quantity (but arguably increased in quality) at CEWPA verified 'vital arenas of combat' impresses on me the possibility that in addition to the current foisting of the majority of cost onto capsuleer finances, the Big Four are entering into a sustained war economy, one which minimizes their morale, financial and media profile in terms of loss of human life and materiel.

Taking this into account, before the consideration of 'possible exit strategies' of the situation, seems to show that this is increasingly a war for capsuleers, waged by capsuleers and perpetuated by our command of literally infinite wealth (as there are always other wealth generation methods to fall back on, and the war itself is not a faucet). Considering that it increases the personal wealth and purchasing power (through wealth redistribution) of even relatively young, unskilled pilots, the war will continue to be attractive and economically viable.

With the entry of a new breed of immortal killing machine to the field of planetary warfare, and their current authorized segregation into the war zone, with the exception of high profile contracts on the part of governmental bodies, it seems that the Empyrean Pressure Valve that these conflicts double as will find new purpose and thus self-perpetuate. After all, it seems that lucrative land ownership in nullsec and the incentive-laden 'free-form contract of service' that is a stint of milita service are all ways to attempt to get immortals keen to carve their name into the nearest celestial object (whatever the reason why) out of core territories.

Simply put, a stabilisation mechanism like the CEWPA conflict is just too convenient a tool for the CONCORD signatories, including my beloved State, to ignore. While experimental, unpredictable and immortal entities exist as an extreme minority in the cluster-wide population, this method of courting support without having to take direct responsibility for the less savory consequences of individuals like us who have come to view death as an inconvenience at worst, and a method of travel at the best of times, will remain highly attractive.

Regardless of the logical conclusions and the compelling argument the Luminaire demilitarization proposal posits (with interesting ramifications concerning the 'Intaki homeworld problem' perpetuated by this war), the very fact that we as individuals are willing to serve our nations, but also use that service as one of the most potent wealth distribution methods in our society, will encourage us to make the system seem like it is working as intended. Not to win one way or another, but to preserve sovereign, empire forces from the worst ravages of interstellar conflict and segregate unbound capsuleers and other immortal military assets from the realities of political responsibility and national economies.

Call me a skeptic, but it is my opinion that we capsuleers, regardless of capability, loyalty and avenue of input to this system, are the regenerative meat shield both preventing peace and all out war in parallel. Figuring this out (or making the bald assertion thereof in this case) isn't big, clever or an 'out' from the system - at least not until CONCORD changes dramatically or there are mass resignations from their charter. It is mostly a slightly depressing realization of the state of affairs and a much more effective way of realizing that the only victory to be had is to play the long game - fight, mine, trade and collaborate economically - because when the vacuum-seal against our influence in direct national military and political affairs finally pops, the degree to which you gamed the systems that came before will dictate the head start you get when you figure out how to play the next system thrown at you.

Practical makes Perfect.

Then I am a great fool indeed, wars are won in the wallet.

Statistics are easily skewed in one way or another depending on who is doing the reporting or what sources they used to get their information.

The only thing that decides whether a war is won or lost is history. Usually written by the victor.

Top of my class. Does it show?

Do you actually have anything to contribute or are you just being a child?

Very true, but the fault can sometimes lie with the one using the pen.