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<AD_Fel> Welcome to the 18th Galactic Empire meeting!
<AD_Fel> Please do not message myself or any of the ops during the announcements phase.
<AD_Fel> http://www.empirereborn.net/docs.php?page=irc
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<AD_Fel> As FA Polanski is unable to host today, I will be hosting... And that said, I have the honour of beginning announcements.
<AD_Fel> ## News From the Office of the Supreme Commander ##
<AD_Fel> --
<AD_Fel> 1. Fleet Numbers
<AD_Fel> The Empire currently has on the rosters 169 (+36) active Imperials, 758 (+50) in total, and there are currently 67 (+22) cadets in the academy (increases with respect to the 16th meeting). It is good to see again a rise in the number of members since our last meeting - keep that recruiting going!
<AD_Fel> 2. Spring Ladder Results!
<AD_Fel> The GE ladders for Spring have now been concluded, and the results are to follow. Good activity was seen on JO, EaW and JA, but poor activity on the other ladders - I hope to see more Naval action on the traditional platforms in this next summer session, which started this morning (with new rules which Admiral Fel will be talking about shortly)
<AD_Fel> Starting first with the most active ladder, Jedi Outcast saw a lot of activity this round. Major Burton is thus awarded the IVM-GL for his ~66% win rate over the 69 matches; topping the grand total of 180 points. The fight for 2nd place was very tight, and both ALT Bane (154 points) and ALT Foley (153) points receive the IVM-SL.
<AD_Fel> The Empire at War ladders were very close, and taking into account the number of wins and points, this session has an usual set of medal awards: 1st place - LT Jamie, 47 points, IVM-SW; 2nd place - EN Benton, 40 points, IVM-SW; 3rd place - LC Steel, 34 points, IVM-SW.
<AD_Fel> The Jedi Academy ladders were not as close, with JLT Weogi leading the pack considerable with a flawless session topping 81 points. He is awarded the IVM-SL. LT Pressor (who came second with 45 points) is awarded the IVM-BL.
<AD_Fel> Congratulations to all those who took part! I look forward to announcing the results for the next session in three months time!
<AD_Fel> 3. A Black Project
<AD_Fel> Could anyone with the following skills getin touch with FA Polanski: C#, DirectX, 3d modelling or 2d graphics -- there's a little project I want to get started but I'd like to keep it all a bit under wraps for now
Drop me an email or catch me on AIM for access to the new forum; where more details will appear shortly!<AD_Fel> 4. Xfire support!
<AD_Fel> Later this day, development will allow Xfire to be listed on your profiles. Xfire is a gamers messenger with supports direct game launching, and ships with EaW - others can download it from http://www.xfire.com/.
<AD_Fel> Whilst the development will be done this evening, it may take a few days to get it appear on the main site; so please take this time to register your username (preferably with a [GE] tag) ready to add it to your profiles. The latest version also features statistics for JA, and extra features for Battlegrounds and more.
<AD_Fel> And that concludes FA Polanski's announcements for today.
<AD_Fel> And now, News from the Office of Admiral Fel...
<AD_Fel> 1) Zeta Leader Selected
<AD_Fel> As you may have seen, Zeta Squadron has received a new leader... After a long search, SL Pressor was promoted to Lieutenant and given command of the squadron.
<AD_Fel> We wish him all the best in the running of it!
<AD_Fel> 2) Ladder Rule Update
<AD_Fel> The primary complaint with the preceding set of ladder rules was that they rewarding playing often more than playing well...
<AD_Fel> As such, the new rules mean that the number of points you earn are based on the rank in the ladder of the person you defeat. Thus, beating the first place person earns you the most points, and beating the last placed person earns you the fewest.
<AD_Fel> There are also some changes to how challenges work, also based on position in the ladder.
<AD_Fel> The full changes are somewhat complex and I will simply point you to the ladders main page to read the full details.
<AD_Fel> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
<AD_Fel> As a last side note, added to the bottom of the ladders rule page is one extra feature.
<AD_Fel> A number of suggestions for eliminating lag & other connection troubles have been appended.
<AD_Fel> Obviously, they are not all applicable to all games, but you may find them helpful in your future matches.
<AD_Fel> And that is all from my desk today... General Jansen, news from the Army?
<GEN_Jansen> Yes, just one..
<AD_Fel> The floor is yours.
<GEN_Jansen> My thanks
<GEN_Jansen> --
<GEN_Jansen> From his time splitting leadership between a Company and Royal Guard Command, Major Munro Burton has proven time and time again he is the only man for the job. Not only has he shown he is an outstanding leader, but he has slapped around countless players in the Jedi Knight games. I have yet to face him, but I think I will use what power I have to watch from a distance..
<GEN_Jansen> For this and his dedication to the Royal Guard I hereby elevate Royal Guardsman of the Second Echelon Munro Burton to Royal Guardsman of the First Echelon! To date, he is the first Guardsman to ever reach the height and honor that comes with RG-G1E. Congrats Guardsman!
<GEN_Jansen> --
<GEN_Jansen> That is all.. My thanks and congrats to our RG-CPT!
<AD_Fel> Thank you, General... And well done, Major.
<AD_Fel> Vice Admiral Jagged Fel, news from the Office of Tactical Co-ordination today?
<VA_JagFel> Yes, Admiral
<AD_Fel> Please proceed.
<VA_JagFel> -= Tactical Office News =-
<VA_JagFel> 1. There are currently 35 missions in the queue, with 2 assigned for testing.
<VA_JagFel> -
<VA_JagFel> 2. ERS 172 and 174 for TIE has been released, as well as 173 for XWA! Give them a spin and turn in those pilot files!
<VA_JagFel> -
<VA_JagFel> 3. We need *active* test pilots! If you have the time to fly a mission and determine bugs or issues, please either talk to myself or sign up on the IS.net MBs (http://www.imperialsquadrons.net/phpbb/index.php). Mission editing skills are not required, but is preferred. I could test and fix all of the missions myself, but I need at least a second pair of eyes to look it over, because while I don't like to admit it, I am slightly less than perfect
<VA_JagFel> -
<VA_JagFel> 4. Keep making missions! And please, if you are making a mission, beta test it yourself first to make sure it works! There's nothing worse than testing a mission that is beyond "buggy."
<VA_JagFel> -= fin =-
<AD_Fel> Thank you, Admiral...
<AD_Fel> Brigadier Branet, any further news from the Master-At-Arms today?
<BRG_Branet> Yes, Sir!
<AD_Fel> The floor is yours.
<BRG_Branet> My thanks!
<BRG_Branet> -= Imperial Army Status =-
<BRG_Branet> 1.- The Imperial Army consists at the moment of 02 Brigades with 06 Companies and 42 officers on the rosters.
<BRG_Branet> We welcome to PFC Lestin (Raider Company), PFC Selden (Dauntless Company), PFC Stedde (Raider Company) and PFC Wyrst (Demon Company)
<BRG_Branet> Welcome!
<BRG_Branet> ------------------------------------------------
<BRG_Branet> 2.- These are some promotions that are necessary to stand out in the Imperial Army:
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<BRG_Branet> CPL Defloras to Junior Lieutenant and Dauntless XO, PFC Sklib to Lance Corporal and PFC Lalos to Lance Corporal
<BRG_Branet> Congratulations to all!
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<BRG_Branet> ------------------------------------------------
<BRG_Branet> 3.- Medals.
<BRG_Branet> SSG Tovakinpi.....Medal of Merit
<BRG_Branet> ALC Foley.........Medal of Merit
<BRG_Branet> MAJ Burton........Medal of Merit, Bronze Seal
<BRG_Branet> MAJ Longstreet....Imperial Victory Cross, Bronze Leaves
<BRG_Branet> Congratulations to all!
<BRG_Branet> --------------------------------------------------
<BRG_Branet> 4.- ALC Foley, BRG-CO of the 1st Brigade, will be absent from June 26 until July 03. All the 1st Brigade must be report to Major James Longstreet.
<BRG_Branet> Of the same way, ALT Mattrik Trenal, CO of the company Spearhead, will be absent from July 01 until August 21. The company Spearhead will have to bring directly with Major James Longstreet during the time that continue the absence of his CO .
<BRG_Branet> --------------------------------------------------
<BRG_Branet> 5.- Inside the Imperial Army the following positions are opened for applications:
<BRG_Branet> - XO of Spearhead Company. Send his applications to ALT Trenal.
<BRG_Branet> - XO of Demon Company. Send his applications to ALT Bane.
<BRG_Branet> - CO of Raider Company. Send his applications or consultations to ALC Foley.
<BRG_Branet> - BRG-XO of the 2nd Brigade. Send his applications or consultations to COL Nexant.
<BRG_Branet> This is an excellent opportunity for all those that want to advance in his careers, and also to deliver his best effort for the good of the Imperial Army. Apply!
<BRG_Branet> ------------------------------------------------
<BRG_Branet> 6.- Active competences:
<BRG_Branet> - 1st Brigade History – Fiction Competition. More information here http://empirereborn.net/holonet/viewtopic.php?t=1527
<BRG_Branet> - Second Guard Games Signups:
<BRG_Branet> Status: Finished. The results can be seen here http://royalguard.empirereborn.net/guardgames2/
<BRG_Branet> Congratulations to all those who obtained medals and our thanks to all the participants!
<BRG_Branet> ------------------------------------------------
<BRG_Branet> 7.- This is quite for the time being. Nevertheless, in the reports of the Master at Arms there have been detailed some movements of troops which will be detailed (and clarified) soon. These movements are alone of character fictional, but it has to see with the competition Band of Brothers that already this for beginning. Be attentive to the news!.
<BRG_Branet> -=End=-
<BRG_Branet> This is all for the time being. Thank you very much!
<AD_Fel> Thank you, Brigadier...
<AD_Fel> Captain Wedge, any news for the ISD Nemesis today?
<CL_Wedge> None at this time, sir.
<AD_Fel> So noted... Vice Admiral Jagged Fel, news from the IDMR?
<VA_JagFel> Yes sir
<AD_Fel> Please proceed.
<VA_JagFel> -= IDMR news =-
<VA_JagFel> 1. The .NET version of the IDMR Pilot Viewer has been updated. The C++ version may not be coming at all, and non-.NET support may drop completely form the IDMR.
<VA_JagFel> -
<VA_JagFel> 2. The first steps and program to be used for flying custom missions in Multiplayer has been completed, more news on this to come, stayed tuned!
<VA_JagFel> -
<VA_JagFel> 3. A possible application has been suggested for use by custom mission designers and/or Test Pilots for mission design verification. More news as I start work on this.
<VA_JagFel> -= fin =-
<AD_Fel> Thank you...
<AD_Fel> I'd now like to invite anyone else with announcements to please /msg me...
<AD_Fel> Major Burton, I am informed you have some today.
<MAJ_Burton> Indeed, I do, Admiral.
<AD_Fel> The floor is yours.
<MAJ_Burton> First, I'd like to thank General Jansen for my elevation to Guardsman of the First Echelon.
<MAJ_Burton> Now, on to Guard news!
<MAJ_Burton> -= News from the Imperial Royal Guard =-
<MAJ_Burton> 1. The Second Guard Games have been finished. The results can be found here: http://royalguard.empirereborn.net/guar ... vents.html
<MAJ_Burton> 2. Guardsmen Fel and Foley have been elevated to the Third Echelon and Initates Bane, Weogi and Pressor have been elevated to Guardsmen of the Fourth Echelon.
<MAJ_Burton> 3. Solynn Lalos joins the Royal Guard as a Guardsman Tyro.
<MAJ_Burton> 4. The Captain of the Royal Guard is offering one-on-one training sessions for Jedi Outcast lightsaber combat. To take up the offer, simply contact me with times and a JO multiplayer server.
<MAJ_Burton> 5. Should you have any questions at all about the Imperial Royal Guard, please do not hestitate to contact me at once. Applications to join are always welcome.
<MAJ_Burton> -= End =-
<AD_Fel> Thank you, Major...
<AD_Fel> Lieutenant Alex has a few announcements for us today...
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<AD_Fel> Slight misclick there...
<LT_Alex> ~!!~News from Iota Squadron~!!~
<LT_Alex> 1. 2LT Drazhar I believe has completed all the signature image bars for the GE Message Boards. He's due for an award for his hard work, but I'm not sure if I should be the one to give it to him, since I feel he deserves at least at BS and not simply an MoM for his efforts.
<LT_Alex> 2. The Iota Squadron Banner Competition has been extended again until July 8th, since I forgot it was a long 4th of July weekend here in the States. This will be the final extention. So far, only Ensign Lenanor has submitted anything, with a total of 6 banners. Props to you, Ensign!
<LT_Alex> 3. the bi-weekly Chimaera Friday Night Dance Party and BBQ was held last night in Line Captain LaForge's office. It was a major success, with our famous Redneck Ewok Hunting being big hit. The next one is scheduled for July 15th, and will be held in the Senior Officer's Mess Hall.
<LT_Alex> 4. Lastly, To correct BRG Branet, ALC Foley has returned from his LOA. He's standing in my kitchen eating all my food.....
<LT_Alex> That's all I've got so it's back to beating Foley in Halo. Go Navy, Beat Army!
<AD_Fel> Thank you, Lieutenant...
<AD_Fel> Also - for the record - I approve of your request to award a Bronze Seal to Mr. Drazhar, and he will soon be wearing it.
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<AD_Fel> Seeing no other requests for announcements, that concludes the announcement phase of our meeting, and once again, Mr. Burton has trivia for us.
* AD_Fel changes topic to 'GE Meeting #18 Underway || Trivia Phase || www.empirereborn.net'
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[triva]
* AD_Fel changes topic to 'GE Meeting #18 Underway || Open Discussion || www.empirereborn.net'
<MAJ_Burton> Does anyone want to try my tiebreaker question? I hate to see trivia go to waste.
<ALT-Bane> I do
<AD_Fel> And now we move to open discussion...
<EN_Lenanor> Sure.
<Hel-Pa_Sklib> go for it
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<LT_Alex> Fire away
<MAJ_Burton> 11) Which type of virus caused the entire Katana Fleet to be lost?
<AD_Fel> Major Burton: Your trivia moderation commendation is on its way as we speak.
<AD_Fel> Hive.
<CL_Wedge> The Death Seed Plague
<MAJ_Burton> Thank you, Admiral.
<MAJ_Burton> And you're correct.
<MAJ_Burton> Also, on a side note, I would like to notify everyone that ICTE is currently in progress, in #outerrim
<AD_Fel> Has anyone had any questions regarding the new ladder rules?
<VA_JagFel> why weren't they implemented sooner?
<AD_Fel> They weren't ready yet.
<MAJ_Burton> I encourage everyone to get at least a few multiplayer matches in. After all, it's something easy to do to get a medal or a pin for your Imperial Star.
<AD_Fel> Also, it's very bad form to change the rules of the competition in the middle of it.
<VA_JagFel> yeah, Mirei complained about that a lot.. (¬.¬)
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<CL_Wedge> heh
<Ocih> damn!
<MAJ_Burton> Also, it has come to my attention that England has just been knocked out of the World Cup.
<Ocih> shush!
<MAJ_Burton> I would like to express my emotions over this with the following...
<Ocih> dont speak about that!
<MAJ_Burton> WOOHOO!
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<VA_JagFel> I may begin work on that mission validator program later today, trying to work out a tweak or two on the Shiplist Creator
<Ocih> ...
* Ocih slaps MAJ_Burton around a bit with a large trout
<Ocih> die, im not even english and i was rooting for em also
<MAJ_Burton> What, do you hate Portugal more than England?
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<Ocih> i hate neither but really wanted england to win this match
<MAJ_Burton> Why?
<AD_Fel> Seeing a lack of on-topic discussion, I believe it may be best to close the log...
<Ocih> because
<AD_Fel> Ladders winners will be receiving their medals from FA Polanski soon... Well done to all!
<Ocih> theyre one of the few teams ill watch(well, the teams not in the world cup but in england) on tv or w/e outside of the world cup
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