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UIT ACTION NEWS ALERT...interview with a former VPR pilot...

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Mar 19, 2009 ryan reign link
The following opinions and statements do not reflect those of the UIT, UIT ACTION NEWS, their reporters or affiliated agencies.
for the record, on the few occasions UIT ACTION NEWS has had contact with VPR, they acted in a professional, polite and effective fashion. on the very few occasions that UIT ACTION NEWS has had contact with TGFT, four out of six encounters were pleasant and polite...(of the two that were not, one was an argument with a friend and one was simply put...unpleasant)...it is unfortunate that a group capable of doing good is demonized either by perceived actions or by the actions or words of a small number of members, but that is the world we live in.

the following interview is simply the opinion of one pilot.

UIT ACTION NEWS: ok...then first question...why did you leave VPR?

FUROR POETICUS: this is going to be a bit longwinded, i left for several reasons. the first being i felt too constrained by the rules. Now keep in mind anything i say is NOT to badmouth them. theyre great guys.

UIT ACTION NEWS: could you elaborate on "constrained"?

FUROR POETICUS: due to the fact i usually come on late at night, when no other VPRs are on, I felt forced to due patrols and hunt rats constantly, other members have recently told me i never hAVE to do pats. however strat conveyed things to me to make it sound like patrols had to be done every time you logged in

UIT ACTION NEWS: I see, and the other reasons?

FUROR POETICUS: other reasons were that i havent won a fight in weeks. other people might just enjoy the pvp, but fighting people like pey and kmetreq makes you hate pvp quick. Fighting Ret, FB, Mortis etc is fun, fighting griefers isnt.

UIT ACTION NEWS: very true

FUROR POETICUS: also losing all the time was not working wonders on my self esteem and i felt like my ability wasnt good enough to bother

UIT ACTION NEWS: is it true that VPR is funded by TGFT?

FUROR POETICUS: i wouldnt know about "funding" but Theopolis(if hes TGFT) donated a cache of rare guns to VPR recently. TGFT and VPR DO have a formal alliance though. VPR has several NAPs but TGFT has the only actual alliance.

UIT ACTION NEWS: do you feel that the allience makes VPR favor escorting TGFT over other guilds or non guilded pilots

FUROR POETICUS: the basic pilots no. I dont believe they hold any favor. The higher ups like Strat, MDuncan, and NIut...its possible. i never saw any direct evidence from Duncan or Niut, but I wouldnt put it past Strat.

UIT ACTION NEWS: ok, there seems to be a good amount of ill will towards TGFT lately, what do you think about that? is there a reason?

FUROR POETICUS: well the only ill will i know about came from Sembei as she was removed from VPR, and Mecha apparently had some drama with them the reason behind this is unknown to me, however

UIT ACTION NEWS: Also...it seems SKY has recently decared war on TGFT and VPR...any insights?

FUROR POETICUS: SKY has openly declared itself a pirate guild. They are at war with the universe and should be destroyed on sight

UIT ACTION NEWS: but in thier decalration they only imply that they are at war with TGFT and to a lesser degree VPR, or other groups that seek to impose thier will on the grey areas of space...which theorically would include pirate guilds

FUROR POETICUS: this would essentially mean they declare war on PA as well does it not?

UIT ACTION NEWS: as far as I know PA does not seek to impose its will on anyone or anything, merely to be a support system for each other

FUROR POETICUS: yes but PA operates in grey space and has a history of crushing organized pirate acitivity within their domain, what better way to make PA be a little off guard than make them think they arent targets?

UIT ACTION NEWS: fair enough, I suppose we will have to see what the future holds for PA and SKY. getting back to VPR...over all how effective would you say VPR is in its anti pirate pursuits?

FUROR POETICUS: back when i started when CLM was the pirate powerhouse, i think they did their jobs well, CLM had a grudging respect for VPR and vice versa, they were friends who had to kill each other.

UIT ACTION NEWS: that implies that recently things may have changed?

FUROR POETICUS: now with the griefers using dishonorable pvp tactics and such, i think they are falling a little behind and something new is needed. VPR even refuses to contract EMS in battle, due to the fact that rats use them and using mercs is dishonorable.

UIT ACTION NEWS: such as? new members? new tactics? perhaps some training from Peytros to better fight people like him?

FUROR POETICUS: i believe a new guild is needed to control greyspace

UIT ACTION NEWS: a new guild with new tactics?

FUROR POETICUS: oh yes. Ive thought things well through on this matter even when still in VPR

UIT ACTION NEWS: any ideas youd care to share?

FUROR POETICUS: that depends. where is all this being posted/shared?

UIT ACTION NEWS: UIT Action News of course

FUROR POETICUS: very well then. i can share this with you, since it may spark desire to rally around my idea. my idea is this: create a greyspace guild that acts as VPR but on a larger scale and only providing protection in grey space
no travelling with others into nation space. no escorts for free. if you want help you pay, although small fees. nothing like a rats 500k demands. This group would be called ARES: Armed Retribution and Elimination Specialists

UIT ACTION NEWS: so named after the Greek god of war...as VO's resident Greek, I approve.

FUROR POETICUS: but pirates in THC and SKY and people like k'metreq would be shown no mercy. if three ARES find one THC rat. all shall attack and destroy at
once. Why show honor and mercy to those who do not know these ideals? The war must be brought full force against them.

UIT ACTION NEWS: so the goal would be larger numbers and to bring law to grey space

FUROR POETICUS: yes exactly

UIT ACTION NEWS: do you think this guild could exist harmoniously with VPR? or would there be conflict?

FUROR POETICUS: I would harbor no ill will and only respect for VPR. However, VPR only numbers around 20 pilots, not counting untagged recruits. they do not have the numbers to accomplish their goals.

UIT ACTION NEWS: do you think this proposed guild would have more members despite being restricted to grey space?

FUROR POETICUS: Furor Poeticus* members of ARES would be free to fly wherever they wish. our war time activities would be restricted to grey space. if an ARES pilot wished to engage in the Serco/Itani War, they would be free to. if they enjoy hunting the Hive, they would be free to etc

UIT ACTION NEWS: so it would be open war on the pirate and griefer guilds

FUROR POETICUS: yes. open and unending war. Again, respectable CLM pirates and the like would be shown the respect they give others. honorable 1v1 combat. pilots without those morals would not be given such. it would be seek and destroy for them.

UIT ACTION NEWS: you stated that the escorts would be at a small fee...is it a flat rate or based on distance?

FUROR POETICUS: i would say distance and risk. Someone going from Bractus to Jallik would not be charged the same as Helios to Pelatus. and honestly, to keep hostility with VPR nonexistant, escorts would only be offered if VPR was unavailable.

UIT ACTION NEWS: do you think that TGFT will try to make some arrangement with this guild as they have with VPR, and if so what would such an arrangment?

FUROR POETICUS: that would be up to them. ARES would hope to have NAPs with guilds such as PA, TGFT, VPR, ITAN, and ONE

UIT ACTION NEWS: and what if SKY limited its war to the groups mentioned in their declaration of war? would you consider a NAP with them?

FUROR POETICUS: if for instance, a TGFT trader was being assaulted by one or more members of SKY/THC, an ARES pilot should feel free to call in any assistance needed to ensure the safety of said trader and the returning of stolen goods. destruction of the pirates would be paramount. and to answer your question on SKY. No. I would never allow any sort of agreement with those loathsome scum. They cantbe trusted to keep it. not only that but a war on TGFT and VPR would constitute war upon order and commerce in grey space. intolerable.

UIT ACTION NEWS: on a personal note...probably not for publication...is S*rb**s as big a douche bag as he seems?

FUROR POETICUS: ive never really spoken to him. i have heard he IS an ******* though. if it matters i have peacefully hailed when ive seen him...he never responds.

UIT ACTION NEWS: hmmm...perhaps a bit snobbish

UIT ACTION NEWS: as a final question...do you have any opinions as a Serco on the Serco/Itani conflict or the recent Itani massacre of 17000 Serco civilians?

FUROR POETICUS: i believe the war to be a necessary means to an end. I personally believe civilians should never be targeted.
Mar 19, 2009 Azumi link
I wish the new guild all the luck it can get. With that agenda, it is going to need it:)

OOC: Theopolis (who was not TGFT) gave his stuff away to a lot of players because of some RL issues. If you care to know them, you can contact me ingame or reach me with a PM on the guild website at the Phoenix Alliance or the Vipers
Mar 19, 2009 Johnny Pies link
At least Corvus Network News was actually funny...
Mar 19, 2009 ryan reign link
UIT ACTION NEWS fails to see what is or even could be funny about the views and opinions of a respected member of VPR who has served his community with honor and distiction.
UIT ACTION NEWS does not apologize if any pilots or members of any guild were or are offended by the opinions expressed by the person or persons interviewed. If you or some one you know was offended you are free to complain to management who will try to explain why what offended you was printed or give you the chance for rebuttal.
UIT ACTION NEWS is not meant to be an organization to entertain you. UIT ACTION NEWS is a news organization. If humor is of such importance to you we will consider adding a comics section but until then I will simply refer you to this

http://www.vendetta-online.com/x/msgboard/1/16922?page=18
Mar 19, 2009 ryan reign link
OOC: Azumi, I heard about the problems he is having. If youre able to, please wish him my best.
Mar 19, 2009 Johnny Pies link
And where do I go for competent and impartial reporting without a heavy undercurrent of bias born of jealousy and bitterness?

For the record, I have no issue with the respected (ex-) member of VPR who resisted your best efforts to drag him into your ludicrous hate campaign.
Mar 19, 2009 ArAel link
Hate campaign? jeeze this is the roleplay thread... Try taking it with a grain of salt or just see it as an interview and as the views of the pilot involved. journalism rarely is impartial but then you see the disclaimer. So relax enjoy its a game, you know an escape from reality if you bring real events here to flavor your response then expect to be offended.
Mar 19, 2009 JestatisBess link
I might be censored but the only reponce is:
FUCK YOU!!!
propaganda either way is so not cool:)
Mar 19, 2009 ryan reign link
Mr. Pies, we at UIT ACTION NEWS did not realize that asking about an alliance, the potential effects of an alliance, a declaration of war, his reasons for maybe forming a new guild, any problems he may have in doing so, opinions about a pilot that seems to be generally disliked by others, tactics...etc...etc...

In all seriousness, I feel this interview was done in a fair fashion. All questions were based on...

a. current events.
b. his replies to previous questions.
c. observations made either in flight or while monitoring the communication channels.
d. the general feelings or opinions in general of other pilots.

If you feel some how personally wronged or offended, you may feel free to contact us and arrange an interview to bring to light your side any issues you feel may have cast an unfavorable light on some one.

in fact, you may consider this an official invitation for an interview. I'm certain there are many who would be interested in hearing your opinions on current events.

naturally, this invitation extends to members of VPR, SKY, TGFT and any other guild or pilot that feels the developments of new anti-pirate guilds, war with TGFT or any of the topics discussed in the interview may affect them.
Mar 19, 2009 ryan reign link
Mr. Bess,
we at UIT ACTION NEWS are uncertian where your ire for us is coming from. no where in this interview were you mentioned, censored or otherwise. how ever, if you would be willing to arrange an interview...I'm certain there are people out there who would be interested in hearing your take on the Itani/Serco conflict or any other topics you might be interested in covering.
Mar 19, 2009 MSKanaka link
My ire stems from these things:
» That it appears no proofreading took place in any of these "alerts". If this were the real world of journalism these "alerts" would have been proofread to death before being put up. A suggestion: copypasting a conversation directly from your VO logs tends to look and read like crap, especially when one or more of the person(s) involved have spelling and grammar issues. And no, English not being your native language is not an excuse. Your word processor (or even web-browser) of choice probably has a spell-check. Use it. It's there for a reason.
» That no care was taken whatsoever to deal with historical inaccuracies. UAN has on a number of occasions stated things that are simply not true. A suggestion: read the backstory carefully. The IDF (Itani Defense Force) has not existed for hundreds, even thousands of years. The IDC (Itani Defensive Corps) is the current "official" military-like organization. The IDF was an organization created and funded by Akan and his allies*, whereas the IDC is run by the Order of Eo**, an organization that is diametrially opposite of the Order of Akan.
» That even CNN was a better read than UAN. (Yeah, I know I'm likely to be quoted on that one. It's still true.)

What amuses me about all this is that you didn't think to get a trial account for this stuff, which would have probably been a wise decision given the rather ire-inducing content that you like to post. You know, so that if people got pissed off they wouldn't be able to just directly point the finger at you and take it out on you.

* Backstory, Section III, AD2645: [Akan] also begins construction of an "Itani defense force", adapting mechanized environment suit technology to potential combat applications.

** Backstory, Section V, AD3845: He would, however, mandate the construction of a great military fleet, to be staffed and governed from within the Order [of Eo], and to protect the Itani people from aggression. The posture of this fleet would be strictly defensive. It would be forbidden to travel beyond the systems claimed by the Itani. It would make no assaults on civilian populations or bombardments of planets inhabited by civilians. This military wing of the Order would be known as the Itani Defensive Corps.
Mar 19, 2009 Dr. Lecter link
Wait, Manharu is JB!?

On a different note, Corvus News Network (aside from that retarded Sally storyline) was consistently funny and well written.

This is not. So, stop.
Mar 19, 2009 JestatisBess link
Ryan and UAN: News is not biased. And if it is they at least pretend they aren't. You clearly are biased. Fine you picked a side but don't make your opinion pieces "news" stories.

ArAel: Some of us think of this as "real" history. It is RP but the acts of some people like ryan stir up trouble. And again hes UIT so why does he want to cause the trouble?
Mar 19, 2009 ryan reign link
MSKanaka...I had considered getting a trial account, but chose not to hide behind it. If people take issue with what UIT ACTION NEWS reports, I encourage them to find me and discuss the issues and I offer them the chance for an interview to present their side of the issues.

Dr. Lecter...I am surprised you have not yet come to realize how little your opinion means to me...none of this was meant to be funny, it was meant to inform people of current events. if you want funny, I would suggest "Waiting for God" on the BBC or "FOX news".
Mar 19, 2009 ryan reign link
JB, I am biased. However, the interviews are not. the interviews are open to any one who feels they have a relevant news story or opinion. it is stated at the beginning of each interview that they are opinions. I of course also extend the invitation of an interview to you as well.
Mar 19, 2009 JestatisBess link
ryan reign: Now and forever i take and i'm sure many others will take Dr. Lecter's opinion over yours. we might not like him but respect him, unlike you.
Mar 19, 2009 AgY link
We dont have any Mods/Guilds/Devs that have enough time todo this job.
Give him a chance to develop this ..

btw: I have repect for someone that stand by his actions
Mar 19, 2009 ryan reign link
JB, I would like to take a moment to point out that you and I were friends...(and I was and am willing to continue this friendship)...until I made it clear that although I favor an end to the Itani/Serco hostilities, I support the Serco...(in a peaceful way, such as the delivery of supplies).

AgY, thank you very much.
Mar 19, 2009 JestatisBess link
AgY: No. I realize by responding i'm helping him but no. these propaganda pieces are not good for anyone. The only thing it proves is that Ryan can't be trusted.

PA used to be a respected guild. Why do you allow Ryan to still be abort of it? I was under the impression you were neutral in the war. Has that changed? If so when? If not when will you expel Ryan and try to get a part of your reputation back?
Mar 19, 2009 JestatisBess link
ryan : "were" is a key word there. I don't like or deal with serco loving scum. I will, again, add you to my ignore list and "hate" you till the day you die a fiery death.I hope pics are taken if i'm not there so i can replay your death forever. I hope that is clear.