Intergalactic Summit

I would perhaps suggest to calm a tone and let everyone (in this case pilot Ivory) do what they, suprise, want to do. The whole concept of being in a pod doesn't mean that you are an invincible god from the beginning -- do not underestimate the power of ships piloted by non-capsuleers -- for any new pilot from academy, for any pilot with wrong combat education or for any pilot who manages to make a mistake (we are still humans, after all) -- they can be, and they will be still damn deadly.

If madam Ivory prefers to command her ship from a bridge rather than from a pod, by all means, I don't see a single problem. There were injuries, there were casulties. And no loss of a ship. That reminds me stories of most pilots who command their ships within a pod.

Calling someone a liar and giving options (really?) just because someone is prefering to pilot his or her spaceship a bit differently is truly somewhat pathetic, I have to say.

You said you are acusing madame Ivory of being either incompetent or a liar and that you very much hope it's the latter. Basically calling her a liar, yes.

Secondly, I'm a bit fascinated by almost demanding tone of yours about how one should and should not pilot a spaceship or treat her or his crew. Commanding a ship the way madame Ivory presented clearly shows there is no greater risk involved as the ratio of injuries / casulties is the same as in a classic pod-piloted spaceships.

You are free to have and express your opinion, however I kindly remind you that as we are at Intergalactic Summit -- passive-aggresive calling other fellow pilots as incompetent / liars just because they are doing things a bit differently than you -- is rather an untasteful behavior.

Passive-aggressive? I take offense at that. There was nothing passive about my aggression - I flat called her either a liar or an idiot, and I did so because it is my honest opinion.

Distasteful though you may find it, I find it distasteful to accept as a mere foible another pilot's stated preference for flying their ship in a way that actively increases the risk to life and limb of all those serving aboard.

As for pilot Ivory, there is nothing - not a single mote of an obstacle - to prevent a crew from gaining in experience and competence with you in the pod. in fact gaining experience in pilot-out-of-pod operations distracts them from practicing the job they SHOULD be doing, and puts them in more danger to boot. This is all founded on the parameters you yourself have stated. Should I not be taking you at your word?



I will readily tell another pilot when they're flying their ship wrong. I consider it my damn duty in fact; if not to the pilot then to the poor bastards she's endangering for no good reason.

You see, I've trained pilots in combat operations, I've led fleets, I've called targets. I've taught people how to spiral down under guns, how to boost-to-warp with a cloak and MWD, how to use their D-scans, how to be part of a disciplined and efficient fleet, how to scout, how to report intel, how to brief for an op, how to position the fleet for mutual advantage... I INVENTED finding galactic north so as to coordinate hit-and-run strikes.

About the single most long-term consistent activity of mine throughout my career has been educating other pilots in how to fly their ship correctly, so you're damn right that I'll give people a piece of my mind when I learn they're practicing improper crew management. don't get all bent out of shape at it, it's not aimed at you, and I would hope that it makes the person it IS aimed at rethink her approach and thereby improve her piloting.

Consider it my international gift to my fellow pilots - when you screw up, expect to get told what you're doing wrong. When that happens, HTFU and correct. Space is harsh and a thin skin will just get you laughed at in this job.

When somebody's frakking up bigtime, the people who TRULY respect them aren't the ones who tippy-toe around their delicate feelings, they're the ones who say "right, you're making a pig's ear of this. Get your ship together."

One would say, Mr. Stitcher, that as a person who invented galactic north, helped million of pilots, gave away international gifts and also probably saved the whole universe at least three times in a row, you would not have to be so aggressive and arrogant while giving advices to other pilots when ~you~ think they are doing something wrong with their crew or a ship. Especially on a public summit.

But I guess I'm just living in a different universe, where I don't give a flying baked potato about people who have to back up their statements by recitation of their heroic deeds, but rather about their attitude and how well or badly they're expressing themselves on the topic.

... you know what, pilot Grace? For all that I'm irritated by what you just said, you're probably right, and any irritation I feel is therefore my fault. I'm letting ego get in the way again.

I apologize, pilot Ivory. I was out of line.

I do, however, stand by the criticism itself, even though it's perfectly true that I could have phrased it more diplomatically. yes, it's my opinion that she's in the wrong on this, but then again it's also my opinion that stars are hot.

Captain Stitcher, there is really no offence taken, i truely beleave your critesism and your strongpoint is made from parameters you deem and value, and mean well with it... I employ alot of ships several miners, mostly skiffs, and several industrials, that run supplies and non military cargo, i simply cant operate all the ships i have, and being on the bridge with them is simply the best way to see how they work, as i said there is Missions and there is missions

I like to play with the self-destruct button. Just to freak them out.

And honestly, respecting them? Anyone silly enough to fly in a ship I'm commanding deserves everything they get.

I basically don't pay them much attention. Except for when they make mistakes. Then the Airlock pays them attention. They are expendable.

Brothers and Sisters, All. I fly the independent flag, So i don't exactly get a 'Draft Notice' to pull who i want. Just Vagabonds and some Refugees from wherever i go.

They're all a good bunch, happy to have them all on board as my personal mining crew... Except Ronald right now. He blew up an engine last week and I'm still pretty pissed about that, but other then that. We got booze, a few families and a 1st class ticket to learning how to use mining tools and actually make some damn product to ship around. All and all, I'm not the best Captain on this listing, but I'd like to say that i take care of my friends.

Crew on my ships are treated in the same manner as the equipment they are paid to run and maintain. They are taken care of physically and mentally, and are paid well for their service, but every crew member knows that when it come to their value, they are all as replaceable as the ship they are maintaining.

Crew are tools to be used in furthering my personal agenda, and in the furthering of my corporations agenda. I make no contact with them outside of what is required to keep my ships fully functional, and operating at peak efficiency. The only exceptions to this are the XO's, whom I have hand picked specifically for each ship. They handle the daily operations of my ships, and see that the rest of the crew is kept fit for duty.

Each of my ships is staffed at 85% of escape pod capacity. Escape pods are equipped to sustain their occupants for 1 week. If a ship must be abandoned, the crew knows that I will take reasonable measures to ensure their safety, and their safe return to the nearest station in Hi-security space. This is not out of concern for the crew specifically, but I find it better to make an attempt to retrieve my experienced crew before attempting to hire a new inexperienced crew. From their they are transferred to the station holding my replacement ship, or if a replacement has not been purchased they are given shore leave until a replacement has been sourced.

Contract termination is not allowed by any party, except in cases where the crew member in question has shown gross negligence in the performance of his/her duties, or has committed acts of sabotage. In the case of the former, they will be left at the nearest station with enough ISK to book passage to Hi-Sec. In cases of sabotage, they and their belonging are vented from the nearest airlock, and their contract is rendered null and void.