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[18:49] <~Stratus> (well I can give you a dial-in number to call and participate for those that can't do it online - since I have a premium account and a dial-in # for skype)
[18:49] <&Josefus> we are all ears
[18:49] <~Stratus> First off, I have filled the Assistant Admin vacancy.
[18:49] <~Stratus> Kaidlen Shan will serve as Assistant Administrator for the EOTIR-RPG and will be the go-to when I'm gone.
[18:50] <+Auri> Yay for my big sis!
[18:50] <~Stratus> This is for OOC-wise
[18:50] <~Stratus> Second
[18:50] <~Stratus> We now have a 1-800 # for IC and OOC emergencies
[18:51] <&Josefus> cool
[18:51] <~Stratus> This number will connect you to myself, Kaidlen, and Josefus
[18:51] <~Stratus> Aurielle as well
[18:51] <~Stratus> but her extension is private and given out only when needed
[18:51] <+Auri> Although if it's after 9 my time, I will probably not answer.
[18:51] <+Auri> It will go to my voicemail.
[18:51] * +Diandra eyes her cell phone and considers annoying Auri.
[18:52] * +Major_Quinn makes a note to leave Auri odd messages from general cognatus
[18:52] <+Auri> Dia hun, you can have my real number.
[18:52] <+Auri> Quinn, I have his cell.
[18:52] <~Stratus> It will work during certain hours on certain days, other days it will require to you to leave a message and it will immediately page myself or Quick
[18:52] <+Major_Quinn> I know
[18:52] <+Diandra> Good. I'll call you at 6 a.m. just like I do to Quinn.
[18:52] <~Stratus> We do have very limited minutes so keep talking time very short and to the point.
[18:53] <~Stratus> The number is 1-888-291-5852
[18:53] <+Auri> I'm at work at 6, baby cakes. Won't answer.
[18:53] <~Stratus> Press 1 for an agent. It will connect you randomly to one of us.
[18:53] <~Stratus> We take turns being on call
[18:53] <~Stratus> After hours you may have to just leave a message and press 0 instead of 1.
[18:54] <~Stratus> Another announcement, this one personal
[18:54] <~Stratus> I have another procedure tomorrow and then lots of medical appointments this week
[18:54] <~Stratus> I may not be able to get on much during this time. Refer to Executor Treyson and Supreme Chancellor Quick or Grand Admiral OVERMIND via email or PM
[18:54] <+Auri> Can I have a personal announcement, too?
[18:54] <~Stratus> In a moment.
[18:55] <~Stratus> General Cognatus is very sick IRL at the moment and we are excusing him from this meeting. Colonel Shan doesn't have internet yet but soon will by next week I believe. OVERMIND is on a weird schedule and was not able to make it as well.
[18:55] <~Stratus> Okay Auri, go ahead.
[18:56] <~Stratus> Um.
[18:57] <~Stratus> Okay...so going on to IC issues (she will have another chance when she gets back on)
[18:57] <+Auri> This is an OOC announcement. As many of you know, I am a foster parent. This week, I got a call about a member of my family (9 months old) being taken from his parents. If a father is not found, I may be back and forth between here and Boston doing a lot of court dates and visits in the hospital.
[18:57] <~Stratus> ah
[18:57] <~Stratus> there we go
[18:57] <+Auri> This also means, in about 2 months, I may become a mother.
[18:57] <+Auri> Stratus, typing time is appreciated.
[18:57] <~Stratus> Will someone please kill the fly that is buzzing around my head? Thank you.
[18:57] * +Diandra throws a baby shower for Auri and knits furiously.
[18:58] <~Stratus> Wow Auri. I hope it all works out.
[18:58] <+Auri> My IRL time is going to cut into roleplaying time if this happens.
[18:58] <+Auri> That is all.
[18:58] <~Stratus> Thanks Auri.
[18:58] <~Stratus> On to IC matters.
[18:58] <~Stratus> Recently the High Council met to discuss the future of the military.
[18:58] <~Stratus> I want to let everyone know where that matter currently stands.
[18:59] * LT_Ciunus straightens up a bit, listening more intently
[18:59] <~Stratus> The discussion were private and impromptu and less-official per se.
[18:59] <~Stratus> In the end the majority reccomendation to the Throne was a merger of the Navy and Army into one Armed Forces branch, the Marines.
[19:00] <+Auri> ...
[19:00] <~Stratus> Our consensus was that most of the military personnel, including senior personnel are in support of this motion.
[19:00] * LT_Ciunus grimaces slightly, but says nothing
[19:00] <LT_Chamberlain> Marines?
[19:01] <~Stratus> We do, however, have one senior officer that is not quite ready for this transition to take place and is blocking the decision.
[19:01] <~Stratus> Marines doesn't have to be the name of it, but thats the general idea.
[19:01] <+Auri> I vote marines as a name is stupid, and another one should be worked out.
[19:01] <+Auri> How will this change the leadership?
[19:01] <LT_Ciunus> i second that
[19:01] <~Stratus> The name was not decided on, nor was it considered important during the discussions
[19:01] * +Major_Quinn gives Auri a cookie to keep her quiet and gives Leftenant Ciunus a look.
[19:01] <@John_Kelly> could just use Grand Army of Republic like during the Clone wars
[19:01] <~Stratus> so that is up in the air
[19:02] <LT_Chamberlain> This sounds like more work for the senior officers
[19:02] <~Stratus> Somebody PLEASE kill this fly.
[19:02] * +Major_Quinn also gives Leftenant Chamberlain the same look
[19:02] * +Diandra shoots the fly with her mini-blaster.
[19:02] <~Stratus> DAMIT
[19:02] * LT_Ciunus notices Major Quinn's look and dips his head, nodding his apology
[19:02] <~Stratus> its really getting annoying
[19:02] <~Stratus> Alright
[19:03] <+Auri> Okay, I had a question there.
[19:03] <+Diandra> Did I miss it, Sir?
[19:03] <~Stratus> In a minute I am going to open the floor to discussion for everyone to voice their opinion, one at a time.
[19:03] <+Major_Quinn> RTF
[19:03] <~Stratus> Until then, everyone be silent.
[19:03] <~Stratus> Protocols are now in effect.
[19:03] <~Stratus> Major Quinn, proceed.
[19:05] <+Major_Quinn> Just want to say I understand where High Command is coming from with this decision but the question thats begs to be asked is who exactly will be comming these large unilateral forces. Will it be the naval personnel or army personnel.
[19:05] <+Major_Quinn> YTF
[19:05] <~Stratus> (Everyone include in your comments any suggestions you have, or whether or not you feel the merger is appropriate or if you support it or not)
[19:06] <~Stratus> The Princess reminds me of an important question
[19:06] <~Stratus> How will this change the leadership.
[19:06] <~Stratus> I will address that now.
[19:08] <~Stratus> Fleet Admiral Firecam has given his support to this merger and should it occur he will step down from his position and take on the role of a Fleet/unit Commander.
[19:08] <~Stratus> Major Quinn I haven't forgotten your question
[19:08] <~Stratus> I will answer it as well in a moment
[19:08] <~Stratus> Command General Cognatus will take on the role of the Chief of Operations or Commandant (official title to be decided on) of the joint military force should the merger take place.
[19:09] <~Stratus> As for the Military XO and CCO, I already have individuals in mind, both of which are now in this room
[19:09] <~Stratus> but I am still working out the details.
[19:10] <~Stratus> Grand Admiral OVERMIND will remain Minister of Defense regardless of what happens, and will still be the overall administrator of the combined forces, the direct CO of the Military CO if you will
[19:10] <~Stratus> To answer Major Quinn's question, who is coming to the unilateral forces?
[19:11] <~Stratus> Both branches will be.
[19:11] <~Stratus> As for ranks, I haven't decided on that yet.
[19:11] <~Stratus> General Cognatus, Admiral OVERMIND and myself need more time to work things out. The three of us had each had individual issues with our health and personal lives lately that we have been either inactive or unable to communicate with each other (or both).
[19:12] <~Stratus> So until its worked out, we'll keep the seperate branches temporarily.
[19:12] <~Stratus> Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas on the issue of merging? Opinions?
[19:12] <~Stratus> if so, Request the Floor (RTF)
[19:13] <~Stratus> I hope, Major Quinn, that I answered your question adequately.
[19:13] <LT_Ciunus> RTF
[19:13] <~Stratus> Lieutenant Ciunus, proceed.
[19:14] <LT_Ciunus> i am in agreement with the merger, as i understand it makes things run smoother. but I do wonder if, being a unilateral military, will we still retain sperate leaders in terms of our operations?
[19:15] <LT_Ciunus> i mean no disrespect, but i dont want an admiral giving orders to infantry
[19:15] <LT_Ciunus> YTF
[19:16] <~Stratus> To an extent, Lieutenant. There will be admirals giving orders to infantry, but usually not directly. Admirals will be heading the overall task forces, and their orders will be given to unit leaders who are ground units.
[19:16] * LT_Ciunus sincerely hopes that wasn't his fault
[19:16] <+Diandra> RTF
[19:17] <~Stratus> The nice thing about it is you will be able to cross-train and go on missions in space and ground, and rotate, improving overall skills.
[19:17] <~Stratus> There will be ground leaders as well as air/space leaders.
[19:17] * LT_Ciunus nods in understanding and apporval
[19:17] <~Stratus> but the fleet will be the main "home" unit if you will
[19:17] <~Stratus> the highest level of the hiearchy
[19:18] <~Stratus> it will likely be a "task force"
[19:18] <~Stratus> *referred to as
[19:18] <~Stratus> Secretary Devin, proceed.
[19:20] <+Diandra> I understand the merits of such a merger, but I second Lieutenant Ciunus' concern. What sort of training, if any, will be given to these Admirals who will be giving orders to infantry? Also, Sir, are you going to reveal whom the military XO and CCO will be?
[19:20] <+Diandra> YTF
[19:21] <~Stratus> I am not going to reveal the XO and CCO at this time. But tactical training will be provided to all leaders in these regards.
[19:22] <~Stratus> Ground officers will recieve space tactical training and visa versa
[19:22] <~Stratus> Space officers will recieve ground combat and tactical training
[19:22] <LT_Chamberlain> RTF
[19:23] <~Stratus> We will also try and rotate "shifts" or assignments so that others have chances to experience command under the watchful eye of someone who is expert in that area
[19:23] <~Stratus> Lieutenant Chamberlain?
[19:23] <LT_Chamberlain> My apologies if I didn't understand this the first time, but in the sense of unilateral, will all military ranks be the same? Or will there be slight differences in rank because of their functions(think US Army and Marine Corp, similar in many areas, slightly different ranks)?
[19:24] * LT_Ciunus looks at his watch and curses softly to himself, getting up and hurrying out
[19:24] <~Stratus> As for Ranks we have not decided yet. We may come up with a combination of the two systems. Initially everyone will keep their ranks before any integration takes place.
[19:25] <~Stratus> So to answer your question, I don't know
[19:25] <~Stratus>
[19:25] <LT_Chamberlain> Thank you Sir
[19:25] <~Stratus> yet
[19:25] <LT_Chamberlain> I support the merger and YTF
[19:25] <~Stratus> thank you.
[19:25] <&Josefus> RTF
[19:25] <~Stratus> Chancellor.
[19:25] <&Josefus> I would like to give my support to the Supreme Ruler in this matter.
[19:26] <&Josefus> ytf
[19:26] <~Stratus> Thank you Chancellor.
[19:26] <~Stratus> I would like to the thank the Chancellor and the Royal Princess for attending.
[19:26] <~Stratus> They are partnered up on an assignment in restoring the Senate
[19:27] <~Stratus> Princess Aurielle is my personal liaison to the Senate and assist the Supreme Chancellor in my place.
[19:27] <~Stratus> We expect to see good things happening with the senate.
[19:27] <~Stratus> Current major topics of notice are happening the different committees.
[19:28] <~Stratus> The selection/recommendation of a new Director of INtelligence is one of them.
[19:28] <~Stratus> The crisis at the Kuati shipyards is another.
[19:28] <~Stratus> things like that.
[19:28] <~Stratus> The Royal Princess is also going through a lot right now and I ask everyone to consider her in their thoughts.
[19:29] <~Stratus> I will open the floor again in a little bit.
[19:29] <~Stratus> I have a few more announcements I would like to make.
[19:29] <~Stratus> Vice Admiral Kelly, would you step forward please?
[19:29] * @John_Kelly steps forward
[19:29] <~Stratus> I have waited for some time to do this. Executor, will you assist me please?
[19:30] <~Stratus> Seeing as Admiral FIrecam and Admiral OVERMIND were unable to attend.
[19:30] * &Tavria nods
[19:30] <~Stratus> Vice Admiral Kelly, for your devotion and dedicated service for these many years, you are promoted to the rank of full Admiral.
[19:31] * ~Stratus takes the box from Tavria and hands the Admiral his new rank insignia
[19:31] <~Stratus> Congratulations
[19:31] <@John_Kelly> Thank you My lord
[19:31] * ~Stratus nods
[19:31] * @John_Kelly bows
[19:32] <~Stratus> Supreme Chancellor Josefus Quick, would you mind stepping forward?
[19:32] * &Josefus steps forward
[19:33] <~Stratus> Chancellor, for your great efforts in re-establishing the Senate, I hereby present to you the Imperial Republic Gold Star, and the Government Betterment Award
[19:33] * &Tavria hands Stratus the boxes
[19:33] * ~Stratus places one of the medals on the Chancellor's uniform while the Executor did the other
[19:33] <&Josefus> Thank you My Lord
[19:34] <~Stratus> Thank you, Chancellor.
[19:34] <~Stratus> I have a few announcements to make on behalf of General Cognatus, who was not able to be present.
[19:34] <~Stratus> Major Quinn, would you step forward please?
[19:35] * +Major_Quinn steps forward crisply
[19:35] <+Major_Quinn> Mi'lord
[19:35] <~Stratus> Major, on behalf of General Cognatus, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The General thanks you for your serivce and activity in his absence.
[19:35] <~Stratus> Additionally, you are hereby appointed Interim Army Executive Officer
[19:36] * +Major_Quinn nods his head."I shall strive to make the general proud."
[19:36] <~Stratus> I am sure you will.
[19:36] <~Stratus> Lt Chamberlain, step forward.
[19:36] * &Tavria tosses the empty box in the corner
[19:37] * LT_Chamberlain steps forward
[19:37] <~Stratus> Lieutenant, for your exemplary service and devotion, on behalf of both General Cognatus and myself, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Captain.
[19:38] <~Stratus> The General also awards you the BEA
[19:38] * LT_Chamberlain grins widely and exhumes a thank you
[19:38] <~Stratus> (Battle Efficiency Award)
[19:39] <~Stratus> It is also unfortunate the Lt Ciunus left us.
[19:39] <~Stratus> For the evening, aynways.
[19:39] <~Stratus> On behalf of the General, and myself, I am issuing a promotion to him to the rank of Captain.
[19:39] <~Stratus> as well as the Battle Efficiency Award
[19:40] <~Stratus> Someone please let him know
[19:40] <CPT_Chamberlain> I will Mi'lord
[19:41] <~Stratus> A few other individuals not present for presentations
[19:41] <~Stratus> so I will be brief
[19:41] <~Stratus> Colonel Kaidlen Shan is promoted to Brigadier General, and Captain Koru Tav is promoted to Major.
[19:42] <~Stratus> I recently promoted one of my personal secretaries, Diandra Devin, to the position of Office Manager.
[19:42] <~Stratus> I want to let everyone know how hard she and my the other HMPS staff members work.
[19:42] * +Diandra hides behind her mountain of paperwork.
[19:42] <~Stratus> I appreciate them all.
[19:43] <~Stratus> I would like toe welcome also Kyliann Watson, Underdirector of OPerations of the Imperial Republic Intelligence Service
[19:43] <~Stratus> Executor Treyson is also a great asset to us, as is everyone here.
[19:45] <~Stratus> I am reminded by the General that Lieutenant Kel Isen is promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant
[19:45] <~Stratus> Please congratulate him
[19:45] <~Stratus> Colonel Quinn please inform him of his new rank.
[19:45] * &Tavria rebrands Underdirector of Operations to read "Director of Public Affairs and Community Outreach"
[19:45] <+LtCol_Quinn> I will your majesty
[19:46] * &Josefus claps
[19:47] <~Stratus> I am sorry that I did not have any big decisions on the merger for you. The senior military officers will meet to discuss this. Colonel Quinn, Admirals Kelly, OVERMIND, and Firecam, and General Cognatus
[19:47] <~Stratus> I will now open the floor to general questions and comments.
[19:47] <~Stratus> And then we will dismiss.
[19:48] <CPT_Chamberlain> I would like to thank the senior staff for their hardwork thus far, and the idea of the merger, I eagerly await the fruit it will bear.
[19:49] <+LtCol_Quinn> First Leiutentant Ciunus front and center
[19:49] <~Stratus> Thank you Captain Chamberlain.
[19:50] * LT_Ciunus jumps to stand before LTCOL Quinn
[19:50] <LT_Ciunus> Sir
[19:51] <+LtCol_Quinn> In the Generals stead I hereby promote you to the rank of Captain with all the privledges and duties there by associated with such a rank. Also for your Efficeny in battle you are awarded the Battle Efficeny Award.
[19:51] <LT_Ciunus> Sir! Thank you Sir.
[19:51] * LT_Ciunus salutes
[19:51] * +LtCol_Quinn returns the salute
[19:52] * LT_Ciunus is now known as Cpt_Ciunus
[19:52] <~Stratus> Any other comments or thoughts?
[19:52] <+LtCol_Quinn> Also for note, with the Prince's approval of course I will begin working on bringing back to TEC and ILC
[19:53] * ~Stratus nods
[19:53] <~Stratus> Permission granted Colonel. You may also have a few ranks to update on the avatars
[19:53] <+LtCol_Quinn> I shall get to that straight away
[19:53] <~Stratus> If anyone has any scenario ideas that they want to start, feel free to pitch them to Quinn, Dene, OM, Kaidlen, Tavria, Quick, or myself
[19:53] <~Stratus> its not hard to get approval
[19:54] * +Auri (talkinghan@House.Stratus.IR) Quit (Quit: )
[19:54] <~Stratus> Any other thoughts or comments?
[19:54] <%Kyliann> Where are the cookies?
[19:54] <%Kyliann> j/k
[19:54] * +LtCol_Quinn waves the plate under kyliann's nose
[19:54] <%Kyliann> mmmmmm
[19:55] <Cpt_Ciunus> Sir, what about the current scenario that General Dene was leading?
[19:55] <@John_Kelly> unless anyone needs me for anything i'll take off
[19:55] * +Diandra snitches a cookie and goes back to her desk.
[19:55] <+LtCol_Quinn> I will be discussing that with the General in short order Captain
[19:55] <Cpt_Ciunus> yes Sir.
[19:56] <&Josefus> I would like to give my support to the Supreme Ruler in this matter.
[19:56] * ~Stratus looks confused
[19:56] <~Stratus> ROFL, nice one.
[19:56] <&Josefus> My Lord, if there are no further thoughts, I motion to adjourn this meeting until the next appointed time.
[19:57] <~Stratus> Thank you Chancellor. Are there any seconds to this motion?
[19:57] <+LtCol_Quinn> I second this motion your majesty
[19:57] <+Diandra> I third the motion, Your Majesty.
[19:57] <~Stratus> Very well, this motion is granted.
[19:57] <~Stratus> This meeting is adjourned.
