Back on to an unrelated point. This treaty is currently open to very few groups. So, when the system is finalised to their specifications, what will happen to any new signatories? Would there suggestions fall on deaf ears, or would they reform a system already in use by many other groups? What effects would this have on those already playing?

And I do believe the arrest of the Templars was in no small part due to the actions of the then current (and last) Grand Master, Jaques de Molay. Hence the name of the Alliance Navy corvette.

To address the concerns about one company profiting off GunGrade, there has been a substantial amount of input provided regarding profit monopoly and identity expression through technology, so GunGrade has been put on hold while a new system is worked out. That’s the nice thing about MOSCOW, you know. It -ENCOURAGES- members to get their input in, voice their concerns, and make sure that changes are made for the better.

Anyway, I apologise for alienating you and your group, it’s just that I honestly feel that there will not be a fair competition. Until recently I was under the impression that Titan would be the sole creators anyway, given their approach when talking about it.

So, they say there’s going to be one ‘company’ building the weapons? Mmm… why not just have the other doing the UpGrade system? After all, any bias presented by one group would quickly be outweighed by the other.

Anyway, I’ve just returned from another trip into Second Life and I saw something of the meeting thanks to a supplied chatlog. Seems to me that Ethan has focussed his agression more on “Alienating the Alliance Navy” than “Providing a fun, fair combat system for Second Life militaries”. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but Ethan has never seemed such a giving person in other, earlier conversations. Neither have the Merczateers, who are funding this. It just… bothers me as to the possibilities of a hidden agenda here.

Interesting comment. As the founder of WGA, I just might have gotten a little angry at your statement above, however, I will be in open competition with Titan, and I will honor any decision made by Ethan as to whom gets the honor to create the system.

Only time will tell, and I am starting to not put as much emphysis on my Military roots. I would love to create GunGrade, but if I am not chosen, I will respectfully honor the decision.

Anyway, I’ve been chatting to a fair amount of people as of late (just for curiosity’s sake) and I came across something very odd indeed. See, I was always wondering “Why now?”. This sort of project must have been contemplated for a lengthy period of time (or possibly not, seeing the amount of “I’m not quite sure…” answers given by Mr Ethan Schuman) and it puzzled me as to why it was implementated directly after Operation Crucifix. I came to the conclusion that, had the Merczateers not been so thouroughly beaten, they would have had enough confidence to say “No” to the ANSUCKS/MOSCOW treaty. Given recent events, however, it’s been much easier to influence them.

Humiliation. The common link. Each and every signatory has, at some point, been thoroughly beaten by the Alliance Navy. And if you lot can’t win, it seems you’re going to take your toys elsewhere. Simple.

I fail to see how this is going to isolate the Alliance Navy in the slightest. I imagine that this will merely free them of any reasonable competition for, what, a month? Ample time to do some updating of weapons and vehicles. Militaries will always spring up, and if you think you can bring them all in under the treaty, you’re going to get one hell of a rude awakening.

P.S. The Alliance Navy are not the only ones with enemies. What happens when you get attacked by somone who isn’t playing by your rules? Ask them nicely to go away? Greifers will always exist, and it so seems that you lot will have to resort back to your more… ah, unorthodox tactics.

In my most recent comment, I stated “I find that highly unlikely…”
That phrase was a response to “…How’s that for a shocker? If you actually treat the AN with respect, they reciprocate.”

Bruno, you are most assuredly correct. The AN, and I believe I speak not just for myself, does in fact respect you, your position and your stated goals for Sparta.

Judge Hocho, Lt. Col., AN AD Wing Commander