Recent Observations III

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Bad news guys, we were rattled out. Someone the Shadows were supposed to be tracking told a Sith agent exactly where the Jedi are. Not that I don't think it makes any difference with what is happening with battle of Anoth, but it could change in general how this is approached.
 

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Let's let it play out before having any conversations about this. The thread's not over until it's over.
 

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Alright, we'll just keep watching.
 

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No one told me we were supposed to be tracking Vi! XD
 

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Yeah, Pax was supposed to be keeping tabs on her.
 

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Ah, yeah, been speaking to Justified about the whole mess!

Welll... not that it is super messy, but still.
 

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As per Adena:

Empress said:
Mizchno said:
Hello, I'm sorta new to this site so you may not have seen me around.

Okay, my padawan is a user of the Vaapad fighting style a variant or even a completed version of the 7th fighting style Juyo and he wishes out of necessity that the jedi familiarize themselves with the style. No matter the answer I wish to RP this conversation, I feel this could be a pivotal role in his character development.

This form has always been fickle and we've been taking it a case by case basis.

Character in question is this dude.

I don't have any issues with the form itself, but I do have issues with how its played with. I think when he goes for Knight, he needs to show he is in control of his emotions.

Thoughts?
 

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Yeah sure, but isn't this a case of his character already knowing the style and wanting to ask Ebb if it can be made a mandatory style?
 

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...obviously my brain isn't working...

I think in padawan training, knowing the basis of each style is fairly mandatory, including Vapaad and in depth study should remain up to the student who wishes to learn the style. This is also something that the Battle Master probably should handle *cough*BMInternBen :D*cough*. However, regardless, of the form, I'm not exactly sure what he needs to talk about with it; its not banned by the council or anything.
 

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its 5am, i haven't slept and this popped up so...GATECRASH. HI GABA
 

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Willy-wielding gate crashers! Attack the pork sausage!

On a srs note, he wants to talk about mandatory inclusion, not just allowance of use GABA. I can have Orlaan meet his char and basically be like "no, freedom of choice, space-muricca" if you want.
 

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There's no need for mandatory inclusion; the general assumption is that everyone probably learns what it is in their padawan training, and then those who wish to pursue it, can further study it. If he still feels like its thread worthy and you would like to take the time to ICly discuss it, then go ahead.
 

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Yeah, hence why I said 'lolno'. I will PM him now about it.
 

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Before I forget again, there as some padawans wanting to know what we should do with a Slivilith they have captured on Arbra that was causing issues.

I motion to drop it off on Sacul, because there isn't enough there eating those people anyways.

But on a more serious thought, where should we put the monster?
 

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Before I forget again, there as some padawans wanting to know what we should do with a Slivilith they have captured on Arbra that was causing issues.

I motion to drop it off on Sacul, because there isn't enough there eating those people anyways.

But on a more serious thought, where should we put the monster?

Andrasté's bedroom.

Or we could just drop it off on some faceless wookieepedia back water.
 

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Drop it off on Nar Shadaa. That planet needs some excitement.
 

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Sure... like, I mean, it's totally quiet there... right?
 

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I forgot about the creature. Hm.

Amy, since I think they're all your paddies in that thread (LUCKY YOU!) can you handle this one? Perhaps just look to relocate the monster to some place where it won't eat everything and everyone.

Also, Songweaver proposed a general write up a contingency plan, I haven't read it thoroughly, so I'm posting it here so I remember to read it later or sooner... but I would like to hear what your guys' thoughts are about this.

Defence of the Jedi temples.

Security of our Jedi will be achieved through 4 separate stages of contingency. These measures are respectively based on secrecy, intel, delaying the enemy presence, and evacuating our own.

Security Level 1: Secure - The location of the NJOs bases and safe houses are to of vital importance. Designated rendezvous points for either base are changed on a bi-weekly basis, and known only to pilots, helmsmen, and Master Jedi, and all with a serious command.**Should we make it so that all Jedi know where to go?** The gathering and denying of intelligence to the enemy forces. The infiltration of hostile groups has allows us to better know the tides of our oppression, but every member of the Order must do his part, whether it be scouting for new locations for temples, find out what happed to lost patrols, denying chance for the enemy to report on any information they gathered or any other means of gathering and preventing the enemy from gathering intel.

Security Level 2: Alert – The moment it can be assumed that there is an enemy presence in our system or near our enclave, all Jedi personnel are to go into high alert. Though our technicians are kept incredibly busy, the sensors are of paramount importance. Maintenance keeps planet-side sensor nodes and satellite units in the fairest shape we can afford. These are respectively useful for small parties who may go by our convoys and patrols unnoticed and touch down near our enclaves, or the approach of larger vessels and fleets who are still a few parsec away. Even on the near-ruined LotF, all resources are expended to keep us aware of our surroundings. During alert it is the job of all personnel to know where the nearest evac transport is. It is not to be assumed that we will be evacuating at this point. It is the job of Jedi Knights, Guardians in particular, to ensure that no one is left behind before they evacuate themselves.

Security Level 3: Emergency - In the event a Jedi enclave is compromised it is to be evacuated with all due hast. The bulk of the combat forces within the convoy will use hit and run tactics on the enemy with a focus on hitting the lighter, faster ships while attempting to stay on the outskirts of the range of heavier weapons. Corvettes and light, combat oriented freighters will primarily carry out these pre-emptive strikes. They can use their powerful armament to keep the invaders busy and escape behind everyone else. The goal is not to harm the enemy but buy time for the transports that will be evacuating enclave personnel. All non-combat transports will be first priority, often with suitable escorts from the combat forces. The best security measure for this point is to have our transports scatter and they will link up latter at a pre-determined locations. It is for this reason the non-combat designated ships should be armed for personal defence, once they initially jump they may be on their own for a while, but all capacitors are to be primed so all transports can rendezvous. The primary attribute for these transports will be speed and an ability to blend into the sea of civilian and dual-purpose ships.

Further security measures and distinctions

Council member emergency - Where ever a council member is there should be a shuttle or high speed transport on alert and a second one on alert on standby 1 parsec away. In the event of a emergency the council member will be evacuated, if the ship is lost the standby ship will attempt a rescue if possible.

Alliances and Image: Depicted elsewhere, the relationships we have formed with planets such as Bakura are of paramount importance and are to be maintained as best as possible. The propaganda of the Imperium had claimed the thoughts of many, even those who once knew the Jedi as peacekeepers, but by offering our aid to planets that are being oppressed by the Imperium we can garner Force adepts and other assets from these systems.

Advance Warning: All locations should have early warning systems in place using manned ships and unmanned satellites and ground observation posts. The first notice of an presence should not be their fleet arriving in our system.
 

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Ok, I told Insoulent I would post this here for you guys to look over too:

Insoulent said:
So, on this other forum I had we had this Clan System, basically we would put the Initiates into groups which would allow the new Jedi to form some sort of friendships with other Jedi of similar branches. We could group them into the paths they'll take in the future. One Clan for the Consular, another for Sentinel, and one for the Guardians.

They would be headed by two Council members per each Clan, but since we're missing a few Councillors on this forum I'm thinking one Council member, or other Jedi Masters? The leaders don't really do much, but what they do is make contact with Knights and Masters and get them to teach classes for their respected Clans, as well with OOC forming stories for their Clans with the enemy (like getting Sith PCs to get involved, or stopping a major slave trade of the Cartel). Also taking complaints OOC'ly from their members and suggestions and whatnot. They basically form this sort of "lesson plan" to keep the Initiated/Padawans in their Clan busy, and they'll also have Clan-exclusive missions that tailor to building their skills in their future branch but also very important to the Order as a whole. Guardians would go defend farms from pirate raids, or things of that nature. Sentinels would go investigate crime groups and bring them to justice for example. The Consulars would go investigate sources of Dark Side creeping all across the Galaxy and look for relics to study, or do the negotiation aspects for the Jedi.

We could make it sort of a competition as well, sort of to give incentive to them, OOC'ly. At the end of a month period (or two), we'll hold a tournament for the most productive Padawans in the Order. Basically whoever did the most missions, and we pick one from each branch, will be able to tackle a special mission together incorporating aspect from each branch, but also highly important to the Order. At the end of the mission itself, they'll be rewarded with a prize for each of them (rare crystal, access to specific holocron, new ships), and special recognition from the Council or something of that nature. It's an incentive to get them to work together and actually be active in the Order, and make it a little bit more fun for their characters to aim to achieve. Sort of like Hogwarts, lol. We won't limit certain classes for a specific clan though, it's just a way for an Initiate/Padawan to identify themselves and work with other similar Jedi and sort of create a level of comradery with other similar Jedi.

I could write up five missions per clan to start it off if you'd like. This is intended to remove some stress of the job from you, sort of and, giving it to other members specifically that can help you out, sort of like the AFLs. After the happenings at Anoth I think it'd be a good way to get the younger members to focus and also be the main driving force behind the Jedi since there's so many of them, and gives the Jedi Masters a better defined administrative role, and the Knights a way to teach their strengths to other aspiring Jedi. Basically to give our characters something to do besides sit around and such (besides this Anoth attack). Better that the Jedi are told what to do than sit around and wait for something to do, it seems to me. At least on this forum.

This connects the lower-ranked Jedi with a specific "Mentor" or series of mentors just in case they don't get a Master, and a way for them to still propel to Knight without having a specific Master to train them. Of course we still heavily encourage the Knights to take Padawans, and for Padawans to aim to "snag" a Master if they so wish. It's just an idea, you can choose to adopt it, or just smaller bits of it, and alter it any way possible. Just trying to provide some ideas. I should be more active now in the Order by the way, been scouring the roster for a good potential Padawan, got it down to three candidates right now, and am looking forward to teaching a class or two, hopefully more if they become popular.

Initially how the Jedi will be roaming after the Anoth battles will be similar to the concept of the padawan clans, where we'll have more watchmen roaming worlds and Jedi moving from world to world in order to keep the sith off their tails. We can probably use ideas from this to help with putting that together.
 

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Ok, so Cassa sent everyone the following PM, I had told him we would discuss it as a group, and get back to him (someday) on the matter:

Cassanova said:
In the interest of transparency; I have sent this PM to Ben, Tweedy and GABA (Jedi Leaders) and also Gaja and Matt (Hutt Leaders)

Yo Enclave shoppers!

I know that GABA has been skeptical of utilising such things as Cartel operated assets, but I think that the story, previous arcs, and the Jedi situation could really benefit from a bold, crazy move. History has shown us that the Jedi choosing their own locations has promptly led to their swift buttkicking.

Utilising the resources of the Hutt Cartel, in particular the newly constructed Paradise Sanctuary built on Rishi beneath the Paradise Resort and Casino. Rishi is a quite well defended world, just inside Hutt space with its own Raid Station and is the home of a high ranking Cartel Captain, who will control the naval assets in the area in the event of an attack.

ICly speaking, the foundation is there. GABA's character knows mine is well connected, and has once extended the offer to the Jedi for help before. ICly speaking, he would happily extend the offer again.

On an OOC/Factional level, I would like to iterate that this is, in no way, a faction merge, or anything beyond the loan of a venue to the Jedi. The Hutts got assets, the Jedi don't.
Considering we're practically neighbours it makes perfect sense to hide there. Enemy of my enemy and the like.

Anyway, I've spoken with Gaja and Matt about this, and they both support the idea, and we're open to field any questions you may have about this concept, and really encourage you guys to ask us questions about this proposal whilst discussing it amongst yourself. I'd really want to see you guys talk through the benefits and drawbacks of the IC and OOC ramifications of this before saying Yes or No.

I firmly believe this is could be an exciting chapter in the Jedi's history, and a major turning point in the steamrolling that the Jedi temples and enclaves have suffered up until this point.

So again, please PM me with any questions you may have!

- Cassa

Long story short, Jack, Cassa's hutt has a place and wants the Jedi to stay there.

Ok, to be quite frank I'm starting to get really annoyed with him. He's been on this indirectly and directly approaching me and other members about this on numerous occasions and my answer remains the same that I will think on it.

ICly I would be ok with Jedi doing stuff with the Hutts, but I am not ok with them knowing where they are hiding. Though following 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend' the Hutts are still criminals, and there's no IC justification for the Jedi to trust them entirely to where they are housing together.

Overall, I want to stick to the traveling enclaves, where the Jedi don't have a permanent temple anywhere, but several chapter homes more or less for them to stay and keep moving. Eventually the Jedi will have the availability to house with the Rebels, but still all in all, no where permanent.
 
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