Intergalactic Summit

Ahh, what exactly does an internal security person do anyway that its this contentious? I had figured people would be fighting over the research positions, but security? come on people. We're all capsuleers here, what do we need 'internal security' or 'security' for anyway, that we can't do ourselves as individuals?

As I recall, the Security Division was always meant more as an external security reasons anyway.

And capsuleers we are, but we are vulnerable outside our pods, and even in space, there is only so much one of us can do, particularly when you take into account the fact that we often question the motives of the empires. We are walking a fine line, welcoming all, including outlaws, operating under CONCORD's law while defying it on the occasion, and aiming to share our knowledge with all the Empires' inhabitants.

We are bound to be targeted, and by forces that will outpower even a battalion of us. Mrs d'Hanguest here is only an example of the most predictable - and, incidentally, less dangerous - adversaries we will have.

Anyway.

I do not mean to be rude, and it is not my place to moderate this Symposium, but am I the only one having a feeling we are getting lost in unnecessary details?

Who is going to be the head of what is irrelevant at this point: we need to define those positions first, and how they will operate. Ms. Riordan here is the only one who expressed support to my proposal so far. This wouldn't be so aggravating if others expressed their opposition. But no one did. It's just as if no one cared about making Arek'Jalaan an efficient structure, but most were only attracted by vague promises of personal glory.

I was, at first, thrilled to see faces I enjoyed working with - or against - in the past. People I knew were efficient, sometimes blunt, sometimes mistaken, but always following a plan, and not their personal agenda. I offer you all my time, my ideas, whether you think of me as a genius or a fool, and offered to take the lead of the Multidisciplinary Division, not to achieve any kind of personal goal, but to benefit from my peers' expertise, and go further with you than I can go alone. But if this is bickering over leadership positions is all Arek'Jalaan is going to become, then I have no place here.

But enough ranting, more proposals:

In addition to my generic vision of Arek'Jalaan's command, described a few days ago, here is an addendum, my proposal about Division Leads election:

In the first term following Arek'Jalaan's reactivation (where we are now):
- Former Division Leads are welcome to resume their previous activity. In case of a Division merge, they can be challenged by the other former Division Leads concerned.
- Former Project Leads can rise to a vacant Division Lead position. They are de facto accepted at this position if no other former Project Lead from the Division contest it.
- This is done to ensure a quick and efficient transition to the new management. In any other case (former Division Leads competing, former Project Leads competing, or no former Division / Project Lead stepping up), proceed as for a normal term.

Normal terms:
- When a Division Lead (and Substitute) term is ending, they are in charge of organizing the next term election. If they are unavailable, this responsibility is mandated to someone deemed suitable by a vote of the (crippled) Council.
- Candidates to a Division Lead position will have a determined time to explain their platforms, and generally convince their peers of why they are suitable.
- After this period, every member registered in the division can vote in the election. One vote each.
- Leads can be reelected.
- An Arek'Jaalan member is considered registered in a division if he contributed something significant to Arek'Jalaan (Confirmed materials acquisition, participation to a project recognized by the project lead, etc.) and expresses the wish to be integrated to this Division.
- A member can belong to more than one Division. However, one can not be elected Lead or Substitute of more than one Division at a time.

I know this is hard on the new blood who wish to participate. But we need to act swiftly, and we can't give prominent positions to people just because they pretend to be willing. Would you appoint a Director to your Corporation this way? Former Leads proved themselves already. We only have to make sure everyone has the opportunity to do it again.

Internal security would be someone who sets up protocol to safeguard secrets/assets, such as research/construction materials, blueprints, that sort of thing. They would also be responsible for performing thorough background checks and just making sure people don't do bad things, basically.

As for external security, I'm not sure you would need it for a project like A'J but maybe something interesting is planned that requires it. If you're worried about being targeted, I wonder how one could carry out an attack? Considering that A'J is a mixed group of different corporations/alliance/individuals it's pretty unrealistic someone would bribe CONCORD for that. It wouldn't be the first time I'm wrong, though.

Anyways, hope the bickering stops and progress is made. Good luck.

-Eran

So this whole thing is about, what securing materials? If that's all then give it to kyllsa. I'd offer to secure crap but I doubt anyone trusts me...despite my SRP program...and persons who'd vouch ...and track record...etc...

This is way bigger than securing materials. It's about lobbying CONCORD (CCP) and building a new experience for all Capsuleers (players) revolving around EVE.

ooops I misread. Thank you.

Will there be research and development projects unrelated to Sleepers? Or is Sleeper research the sole purpose of Arek'Jaalan?

The purpose of Arek'jaalan was to create openness in science, such that scientific discoveries and research were more widely available, using capsuleer scientists (what little there are of them), to publish research, because unlike scientists working for say CreoDron or Boundless Creations, capsuleers are not really beholden to national governments, and are less likely to have their research buried for political reasons.

The research into Sleepers and wormholes, which was the major aim of much of Arek'Jaalan was because governmental coverup of research into those things was very visible. The event that led to the outburst of wormholes was possibly the most significant cosmic occurrence that will ever happen in most people's lifetimes, and national governments were rushing to try and keep a lid on the research into the phenomena, keep it all to themselves, instead of sharing it with all of humanity.

So, yeah, if there are projects outside the Sleepers that you wish to undertake, then see if there's someone active in the field, and go ahead.

I certainly have some ideas.

Interesting. I might just do that.

I believe we have had a bit of confusion!

As far as external security, operational security, Leopold, Anslo, and Kalaratiri would all be near the top of my list. They're all capable, connected in their way, and well versed in what they do. I am certainly capable of flying in combat, but I do not claim to be any sort of FC or flight coordinator. At best, I can comfortably handle a squadron of frigates or scouts.

As far as internal security, that being protection and security of assets and personnel, and particularly information and research, I believe that myself - and amazingly, the various angels, particularly Pryce and/or Caine - would be best used here. Anslo is something of a broadsword. I am more of a scalpel. I assume we will both have plenty to do.

Shaman Kyllsa Siikanen