Crom'nen
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Post by Crom'nen on Oct 18, 2013 9:15:10 GMT -8
I've considered cashing in most of my fleet allowance for Golan defense platforms, which are equivalent to an Imp Star Duece according to the X-wing series. But I'm also in theory going to have to RP the fleet over Ryloth now. Either way, I intentionally have not had fleets but I feel cornered.
Also, as unpredictable as Crom'nen can be, I'm trying to figure out how the Jedi actions over Ryloth and the upcoming Cold War change whether or nor Ryloth would remain with the Republic. I'm torn between my OOC loyalties to you guys, and trying to remain true to the character. Thoughts?
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Dav Man'Sell
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Post by Dav Man'Sell on Oct 18, 2013 14:06:33 GMT -8
Crom'nen is not his planet or government. He can be anti-Jedi and a bit of an arse, but he's still only one a representative, not the absolute decision maker. Could be that the Government itself doesn't want to seperate from the Republic, even if maybe he does.
Senator =/= A planets ruler or head of state.
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Atia
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Post by Atia on Oct 18, 2013 17:18:49 GMT -8
To say the truth, I was kinda defencive in my phrasing. I never said that Coruscant is defenceless, I only said that sel took you buy surprise, and that he had overwhelming military force in THAT sector of orbit.
or something along that line.
So in base, there could even be an armada on the other side of the planet, as far as I know...
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Exchequer Australis
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Post by Exchequer Australis on Oct 19, 2013 11:21:30 GMT -8
Crom'nen is not his planet or government. He can be anti-Jedi and a bit of an arse, but he's still only one a representative, not the absolute decision maker. Could be that the Government itself doesn't want to seperate from the Republic, even if maybe he does. Senator =/= A planets ruler or head of state. He could influence the local government to enter into secession from the Republic if his writing team agrees. |
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Crom'nen
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Post by Crom'nen on Oct 20, 2013 20:41:13 GMT -8
Crom'nen is not his planet or government. He can be anti-Jedi and a bit of an arse, but he's still only one a representative, not the absolute decision maker. Could be that the Government itself doesn't want to seperate from the Republic, even if maybe he does. Senator =/= A planets ruler or head of state. Actually Dav, when the Jedi fleet fled, they left behind several ships. One was dropped on Lessu, killing many including the Clan Council. Until the clans can make selections, he absolutely is the planet's government. Now you see why he's been so slow in returning. He's still running search and rescue and giving orders to the military for this attack. Did I also mention that I've been playing Ryloth by myself (except for one ex-Jedi padawan girl and my attackers). Yeah, I think I've mentioned that a time or two. Even made a topic in OOC forums to appeal for Jedi writers. Got another attacker. |
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Lord Apoplex
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Post by Lord Apoplex on Oct 20, 2013 21:44:05 GMT -8
Hi Republic writers!
I'd like to RP the Senator from Fondor as the world applies for membership in the Republic.
On Fondor, I have begun a story wherein Apoplex's forces have taken over, capturing the government intact, and using the threat of force to control the sitting elected leaders into working for the Sith. Through ruthless elimination, eventually only the planetary governor and Senator know that the world of Fondor is ruled by a Sith Lord. Sith have been inserted into the militia, and for all intents and purposes, and a few conspiracy theorists, few know that Fondor is controlled by the Sith. Being close to the Core, it makes sense for Fondor to be part of the Republic, and I think having a Republic world that is quietly controlled by the Sith will tie in well with other planned RPs such as the Cold War, and generate more interesting RP for all.
Fondor being a rich industrialized world, I would hope their interest in membership would be something appealing to the Republic. I look forward to ideas and thoughts on this.
Apoplex/PQT
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Post by Senator Bartab on Oct 21, 2013 1:37:35 GMT -8
You can't be the Senator for Fondor, redskin. That's my job.
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Atia
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Post by Atia on Oct 21, 2013 2:00:58 GMT -8
Oh... Crom ... I am really sorry for you man. The jedi are few and far between, and to send military forces, a cometee or something needs to be made, discussions needs to be had... maybe... you know, I read once somewhere that Twileks are a warrior race deep down... how about... you know... to HELP your people... take power. Just for a little while, untill the crisis is over? Just a tee bit of Crisis time executive dictatorial powers? Untill the attacks are done? just a teeny weeny bit? I KNOW! To show RYLOTHs power, do a couple military parades to show RYLOTHs power... witch is, while the crysis lasts, YOUR power... of course... ..... Maybe militarise that force user priesthood of yours... just in case... you know... for the protection of YOUR people...  |
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Crom'nen
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Post by Crom'nen on Oct 21, 2013 6:15:56 GMT -8
Atia, pretty much. He'll even be able to get the clans to vote in the people he wants to serve as puppets at this point.
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Crom'nen
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Post by Crom'nen on Oct 21, 2013 6:16:07 GMT -8
Atia, pretty much. He'll even be able to get the clans to vote in the people he wants to serve as puppets at this point.
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Atia
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Post by Atia on Oct 21, 2013 13:34:58 GMT -8
Nan
spreading darkness IC and OOC since 2008.
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Post by Sara Ruluwoor on Oct 21, 2013 14:56:04 GMT -8
What if another meddling Senator with possibly questionable motives were to send a small fact finding committee to Ryloth?
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Exchequer Australis
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Post by Exchequer Australis on Oct 22, 2013 5:48:34 GMT -8
What is said Senator was to uncover Exchange operations on Ryloth?
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Crom'nen
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Post by Crom'nen on Oct 22, 2013 6:16:46 GMT -8
Kor, what possibly could a Senator do with a legitimately elected governing officials? Would the Republic dare do a hostile takeover from the second most populous species in the galaxy from their own world? And with the Jedi abandonment in the heat of battle, one would have to expect a major anti-Jedi movement on that world. Think like South Vietnam being angry at America for pulling out in that skirmish, leaving the Viet Cong to do as they saw fit.
Like it or not (and personally I don't really) that's the way the story arc has progressed on Ryloth due to the abandonment of other writers and the mass genocide in Lessu. With the Cold War coming, Ryloth could join any of four factions, or even ALL, claiming to be loyal to each while only Crom'nen knows where he will take it. Right now Crom'nen is preparing to make an alliance with the Exchange to end the bloodshed and slaving on Ryloth. From there, I have two considerations: #1 Remaining true to the character. #2 Doing what is best for Ryloth. The upcoming Cold War makes my life.... complicated.
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Post by Seleevan Khar on Oct 22, 2013 6:24:25 GMT -8
LOL.
Yeah, the exchange will change the slavery on ryloth........
No pun intended Ex.
Crom, however I can help, I am around, you know that (well, mostly as an annoyance right now, I know).
And.... Whos turn it is in Coruscant Orbit?
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Exchequer Australis
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Post by Exchequer Australis on Oct 22, 2013 6:25:54 GMT -8
When he says change, I am sure he means make it even worse. |
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Post by Seleevan Khar on Oct 22, 2013 6:48:42 GMT -8
Nah, he means, you dont have a say in slavery on ryloth |
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Post by Dav Man'Sell on Oct 22, 2013 6:55:35 GMT -8
I think, Crom, there might be a third element you're not considering: Character development. No body remains unchanged throughout everything, and as Crom'nen's writer, you can actively decide "I want Crom'nen to eventually see the light and realise that as much as he's not comfortable with them, he comes to realise that the Jedi are a force for good in the Galaxy and without them, things would be a lot worse for his people". Or you can decide to go another way with him, the opposite direction, making him even more corrupt until he loses all sense of right and wrong. The power to decide which way he is to go is with you, as his writer, and we all, as a team, are more than willing to set up storylines to help realise that direction. Set up a situation where a Jedi proves noble, heroic, worthwhile, or whatever, or a situation where Crom'nen pushing the Jedi away actually makes matters worse for him and Ryloth - something happens, for example, with terrible results for the Twi'leks, that a Jedi evidently could have prevented, or would have been better equipped to prevent. Whatever motivation is needed for the character to have the development that you want him to have.
You don't have to just react to the situations; you can dictate them to grow your character in a direction you want him to go. If you want to keep Ryloth with the Republic OOC, then let's come up with a story that brings that about IC. Because, TBH, I think that the whole process of getting to that stage will create a fantastic RP arc, completely in keeping with the whole motivation behind the Cold War
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Post by Exchequer Australis on Oct 22, 2013 9:26:23 GMT -8
Nah, he means, you dont have a say in slavery on ryloth I hope you aren't serious. Heh, I guess I could slave other planets.... or have someone do it for me. |
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Post by Crom'nen on Oct 22, 2013 12:47:52 GMT -8
Dav, most of the fun of Crom'nen is that I have no idea. I don't so much preplan story arcs for him. I just do. That's what makes him different than any other character I've ever played. And he has developed in many ways. He believes that the Jedi are naive and impotent, the Sith cannot be trusted to do more than kill, and the Mandos and Pirates are too greedy. He's also completely racist, especially against humans, but he plays it off. He's long since given up concepts of good and evil as childish, as he started out idealistic but his "faith" as it were was destroyed by the evils of the galaxy. He still believes in right and wrong to some degree, but has more of a situational ethic. Deep down, he'd probably agree that the Republic is best for the galaxy, but that morality keeps the Republic from being what it needs to be.
In the end, he believes himself to be above all others, and would gladly watch the galaxy implode if he thought he would end up on top. He also knows that an appearance of goodness is what keeps up his power, so he holds to a public image. That's why I call him a "heroic bad guy." He usually does the right thing, but ALWAYS for the wrong reason.
And yes Ex, he intends to work out a deal to release the Exchange on other worlds and work with the Exchange to move pieces within the Republic.
How this will all turn out, I have no idea. That's the fun of Crom'nen.
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