FROM: @CMDR | TO: @ALL

[byfist]

ATTN: ALL PERSONEL.

We have had recent recruits that have joined our fight. I understand you have been briefed and given training for this mission and our stay in Aranean society. As for the rest: I am your Commanding Officer, Grothia, previously of the Regency. Unfortunately, at present, I am often tied up in diplomacy meetings with the high court. But you can reach me via your BCE, or at certain times during the day in COST's supplied quarters.

Field Officer Young, who is at present wearing of her human appearance, is also present. She can be found at similar through similar means.

If you have any concerns, you may bring them to either of us.

As for your mission here. Our main concern is to secure COST's supply of Ymir, this substance is responsible for powering all forms of time travel in the Galaxy and the dimension shifting required to do so. It is the bones of the fallen God, Ymir and it seems mankind was not made to touch their Gods. Aranean's are a species genetically made to mine such a thing and no human is capable of it. That is why they are absolutely crucial and our alliance with them over the Regency, at all costs, must be assured.

At present, High Queen Thsch is our best bet of this. There is no denying the woman is cruel. A slight is enough to make her snap your limbs, one by one. But the natural Jhashcn bias to those who would eat those who suppress inclines her to us, and we need to foster that fondness.

Her daughter, on the other hand, wishes to overthrow her mother, as is their way. So far in my dealings with her, she has been far more moderate. She favours neither heavy slavery nor absolute forms of punishment. She even has an open, qualitative relationship with her brother as I have observed them. They frequently whisper together at the meetings I have attended. That may be appealing, but she will have no bar with us, as we cannot at present assure what she needs to take the throne.

That is as much as my limited position has allowed me to learn. Sadly neither Officer Young or I can move too freely due to our high profile scrutiny. Remember: if it moves, it is a spy, here. There is nothing you say, or do, that is not being reported to someone unless it is done through the BCE.

As such: COST operatives, I require a debrief of your actions, so they we may assist one another. If you have an idea, a skill, speak up, so that we can use it. This is not a usual type of battle, more's the pity, and awareness of movements is needed more than ever.

Comments

@BURGERKING, PUBLIC FINALLY

[dipolar]

I see mentions of another vote, but I think this is a foolish, grade school approach to what should be a serious operation.
We should all know not to move on any plans until we collect more information.
One person should be calling the shots here and one that echoes the majority; that is how armies - even rebellions - are lead efficiently.
This ragtag nonsense needs to stop, even if COST seems to decry structure to this paramilitary, because sheep need shepherds.

Commander, you should be taking the reins here.
People are going to fuck up and/or die en masse if strict order that people can actually follow isn't issued.

[cutlery]

I am sure I am stating the obvious, but that is quite the bold statement. Do be careful, since if the punishment for being curt to ones' superiors is rather harsh, I would hate to have to replan our efforts.

Though for what it is worth, I agree. Democracy is not exactly the best solution when compared to a well-calculated course of action.

[dipolar]

Someone has to be honest in this thread.
It would be wise to give someone control, I simply recommended the Commander as she knows quite a bit about the Regency and what we're dealing with.
While many, many certain others do not.

[cutlery]

Make no mistake, I certainly agree. The Regency has proven they are not to be underestimated, so I would much prefer straightforward orders than to step into their midst and be caught unawares.

[kometes]

Lmao
This is so like you

[dipolar]

Go be inane somewhere else.
This is serious.

"Don't lie to me next time" says the liar | Private

[kometes]

For someone who's usually so quiet, you sure know how to go on a tangent, is what I'm saying. I had a good laugh.

But at least you're rational.

For what it's worth, I agree with you. In my time, I commanded men and we wouldn't get anywhere if we left everything up to a vote. That's why we have leaders, so they can make the quick decisions when they're needed.

In this case, we've been left to our own devices and for a reason, I think. Maybe they were hoping for someone like you to speak up and step up to the plate.

What would you make of that?

NOT HERE

[neutronium]

[Hux doubts a vote would go his way, but even if it would, he disagrees with the very idea.

At least someone is making sense. But saying more would give away too much. He's speaking out enough in this post. Let Hei do more]

NOT HERE

[dipolar]

(I LOVE YOU TOO ROOMIE.)

[ryuji]

Says the hypocrite who wanted to surrender himself to the Regency before we had any information at all.

[dipolar]

You don't know anything about my motives in Gallipoli.

Go back to playing your video games, Ryuji.
Adults are speaking.

[ryuji]

You didn't even disprove what I had to say, huh? Figures.

@MODERATUS

[bloodings]

dont insult my master, asshole. only i can do that.

@ponytail

[horsepowered]

In your estimation, how much more information is required before we can decree a concrete plan of action and put it into motion?

I concur that in this particular operation a more united front is required, especially as the Regency is trying to take the place of the missing House that has been destroyed. Trying to echo that move may not be the worst concept, and it may give us certain advantages with regards to any Regency confrontations. That is to say we are copying the the methods of our hosts to some degree.

[dipolar]

We find out if the High Queen is willing to treaty with COST.
If she is, we gather the allies we have and prepare for battle.
There will be one - Princess Chch, the Prince, and the Regency must be eliminated for any of this to work.
That includes giving up Kebechet and Mhic Nathair.

Instead of replacing Chchai, we're acting as the 3rd party we are.
This needs to remain very clear, because we're not trying to change Jhashch like the Regency - our mission is to secure a Ymir supply.

That's all the information I imagine we would need, apart from investigating the fall of Chchai.
The Regency is clearly involved, so we can take that to the High Queen as well.

[horsepowered]

Hm. So by presenting evidence that her own children and the Regency have undermined her at various turns and destroyed an entire house, the judgement regarding the royal family as well as the Regency puts all decisions into the hands (so to speak) of the High Queen. That's an interesting potential path to ensuring mission objective.

At the very least it speaks to playing by the rules of engagement here. I'll not be pendantic and debate how this will in fact change Jhashch, because no matter our actions here, the place is going to change. What we need now is an investigative game plan to bring that to fruition.

Since you're the intelligence expert, how would you advise gathering the remaining information we require here? I don't doubt that a few teams would be useful and make quicker work of the matter.

[byfist]

A vote at this point, is not my intention. I simply wish to know where my soldiers are, whilst I am bound in these ridiculous robes. I want to know where to start to push deals.

I am limited in my movement. But the orders at this point? I have no intention of changing, unless given a solid plan as to why.

[dipolar]

Understood.
But this team is segmented into very obvious pockets of loyalty, several of them.
Should we all act on their own without proper delegation it could be disastrous.
Assigning people to stealth roles, making people hang back or create distractions...
Are these not reason enough?

[byfist]

Very well. These are reasons aplenty. I will discuss it with the Officers.

But in doing so, I need your consideration. That was something far more easily done when we were part of a larger army. But here? We are but a small group standing alone for all intents and purposes. Standing on our numbers as they are as little more than tools to the true powers amongst the Araneans. I cannot even be on the ground, as it were. I'm constantly in these blasted meetings, as is Young.

Everyone needs to be versatile here, as much as can be done.

@OSCARBAIT

[watchin]

[ gosh hei he was just asking, why the call out post!!! ]

I asked about a vote because it seems like no one can agree on who to focus on.... But I am worried that people are already acting on their own.

[ but he's a loser newbie so what does he know. ]

[dipolar]

I had to say what I did anyway, you mentioning it just reminded me to do so.
Voting, in this outfit, only ever seems to highlight how divided this team is.
So your worry is understandable.
Especially considering it's true.

@SUBUBI

[excelsus]

The voice of pragmatism speaks, though I'm not entirely certain how well that is going to work out.
You have a lot of big heads running about and then you have a lot of hard heads running about.
Big heads and hard heads rarely respond well to order.

And then you have a lot of people with a lot of ideas about how things ought to be done.

[dipolar]

Then they won't get the vengeance they want.
It's as simple as that.

What do you think of all of this?

@STORMBORM

[dorzalta]

I'm in agreement. The time for voting was while we were back on BASE. We are in the midst of battle. Dissonance among the ranks will only reveal a weakness the Araneans and Regency would be more than happy to exploit.

[dipolar]

I'm in favour of splitting into small teams to get these jobs done, but there needs to be one voice delegating work.
In any case, what do you make of the replies on here?