Intergalactic Summit

Humans have competed with one another since God first placed them on Athra. Some even believe that human nature demands this conflict. Early tribes engaged in violent skirmishes over resources, but one hesitates to call these battles ‘war.’

Rather, war came to birth with the invention of the state. As human society, technology, and economics has developed, so has war. When we think of modern warfare, we’re apt to imagine massive battleships spewing missiles or power armor encased infantry sweeping through city blocks.

Warfare, however, is more than military action. There is also economic and psychological warfare.

Propaganda is a common tool in psychological warfare, but it’s also seen in politics and commercial enterprises. Unless you are cut off from technology, you are likely immersed in propaganda from birth. Though we all like to believe we have free will and make our own decisions, the uncomfortable truth is that much of what we think and believe is based on a large body of propaganda we’ve absorbed.

As a member of the State militia, I am duty-bound to make war on its enemies, specifically those capsuleer pilots who fly for the Gallente Federation. If you are such a pilot, I urge you to go through this thread and absorb the demoralizing messages I present.

Alternatively, if you are a member of the Caldari State, please let this thread fill you with patriotism and a desire to fight and destroy the enemies of the State.

For the State!

propaganda
prɒpəˈɡandə/
noun
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

As my old NOH promoter once so eloquently put it "That stuff was so fuckin' intense it made me crap tritanium for days!".

Are you training up your skills for a PR application ?

I am just starting out and admit that I have a long way to go. If you have any specific criticism or suggestions on how to improve my propaganda, I am happy to hear them.


Not at all.

The Gallente are like Soft Filament Sugar Candy. A Fog of Sugar Floss. That Envelops and Chokes, and is very Sweet.

Also attacks your Teeth.

The Caldari are like Hard Bread. Wholesome and Good for You. But not very Exciting.

Also Chewy.

Nothing like a healthy serving of propaganda for breakfast, complete with a side of public commentary.

The word "propaganda" is a combination of "propagate" and "agenda." It literally means to spread an agenda from one person to another.

So, to compose good propaganda, you need the following framework for a foundation:

1. ) An agenda - something you intend to accomplish or an idea you wish to plant into the hearts and minds of your audience
2. ) A method of propagation - a choice of medium you will use to facilitate the spreading of your agenda, the more the better
3. ) A target audience - propaganda is most effective when exercised in a manner and setting in which the target audience receives it and the counter-audience has no opportunity to refute or subvert it
4. ) Time - propaganda requires both time and repetition to become effective


With all of that said, some advice I would have for you:

Your composition could use some refinement. Your current presentation reads like an archaic religious text or prophecy; your target audience isn't known for its adherence to metaphor or its preference for apocalyptic style. I would suggest striving for a more practical, competitive style with less imagery and more emphasis on the spirit of the Caldari people, the strength of the State economy, the importance of tradition, the favor of the ancestors or, if you seek to implore the spiritual side of the Caldari, the power and wisdom of the Winds. Your first and second articles employed this emphasis, continue along those lines.

Keep the message consistent.

You're off to a good start, all you really need is practice.

I do prefer my morning propaganda with a bit of seasoning.

It must be, Mister Anslo. Everyone knows it is the Potato Federation that uses propaganda to further their political agenda of spreading war to all corners of New Eden!

Why would the Caldari need propaganda? They are super well motivated as it is!

You do realize that capsuleers don't die I hope. We just slip into someone more comfortable...

It can sometimes be hard to tell when dealing with the State.