[ALL] OTPC: Administrator Lonare attacked during a Public address in Borealis

[Editor: OTPC]

Administrator Lonare attacked during a Public address in Borealis
February 18, 29482 - [Global]

OTPC - During a speech held by Administrator Lonare this past weekend in Borealis, major safety issues appeared and things took a turn for the worse.


It was discovered that several prototype automatons created by a pair of independent engineers, had not undergone standard Omni-Tek approval, and was therefore considered a hazard to public safety. These robots were apparently meant to act as security for the city of Borealis, but without an inspection by a certified Omni-Tek engineer, then these robots where to, in accordance with standard protocol states, to be decommissioned at once.

Minutes after giving the order, Administrator Lonare found herself under attack by one of the engineers, who apparently was upset with the corporation’s decision to have the automatons destroyed. The engineer charged towards Administrator Lonare while reaching for a concealed weapon.

Captain Vascud of OTAF reacted immediately to the threat and took down the assailant. Her efforts and swift action are to be commended. Administer Lonare was soon escorted to safety as a riot ensued following the speech. Protesters and rioters rallied against Omni-Pol personal and fights broke out around the city.

“It was a disappointment to witness such action in Borealis this past weekend. The Corporation has only the best interests of the Borealis residents in mind. Omni-Pol will continue their efforts, to provide safety and security to this fine city.” Commented Administrator Lonare after the speech.

[playboyfixer]

Minutes after giving the order, Administrator Lonare found herself under attack by one of the engineers, who apparently was upset with the corporation’s decision to have the automatons destroyed. The engineer charged towards Administrator Lonare while reaching for a concealed weapon.

once more truth is twisted... Tinkerbots was not holding any weapon, she ran towards Lonare reaching for a NOTEPAD from her bag, and got shot before she could even take anything out

[Nyadach]

And here is the usual fluff from the so called press of Omni-Tek. Was Administrator Lonare there? NO SHE WASN'T. We got some stupid impersonating clone...yes! but that's hardly anything new from Omni-Tek is it? Heck she bearly even looked like like the real one.

On the violence though. Clone or not, that was highly disappointing. Even a clone should of been allowed to speak. How the violence kicked off was pretty borderline from one side or the other.

No matter what, we can not be lowering ourselves to the same level as those whom occupy our town. We are better than them. We do not need to resort to violence like this to make our voices heard. Sadly, it seems some are, and such actions are an afront to neutrality.

[FoosballX]

I believe the reporter of the is piece should be brought up on libel charges as there was no proof of any concealed weapon, or that Ms. Lonare was under attack.
If Administrator Lonare is so afraid of people coming up to her, then maybe it would be best for her to take a less public role within Omni-Tek.

I do believe this would be a good case for the ICC to look into as Administrator Lonare order to have the robots confiscated and destroyed is clearly an abuse of power. As the robot are not Omni-Tek property, and as far as I know no law has been broken with the robots fighting against the aliens. Perhaps Ms Lonare and the Board feels that if it's in Borealis it's Omni-Tek property.

I have to wonder if Administrator Lonare next plan would be to put a ban on all non-Omni-Tek Robots in Borealis? Or make it illegeal for robots to fight against the aliens.

I also find it bafling someone in Ms. Lonare position would go to such lengths to cause a riot in what she feels is her city. If her or anyone believes shooting unarmed civilians and ordering destruction of property of others is not an incite to riot, then I would suggest people read up on their history. All Ms. Lonare archived with her speech, was create needless bloodshed and chaos, along with the very high possibility of turning more people against Omni-Tek. She should be held accountable for her actions.

[Kotts]

Freedom of the press. OT can say what ever they want, however they want on their news feeds...

On the same coin, Nuetrals can say what ever they want, however they want on their news feeds...

Hint. Hint.

[Boltgun]

Good thing she had her bodyguard to help her from the cute engineer wearing unmatched boxers assaulting with her deadly notepad.

I will tell you how I see it. It is a old fashioned stepping on hopes for the Borealis citizens. The robots were working, and effective. And this challenge to Omni Tek's authority had to be destroyed.

When there is nothing left there is force and fighting. You're following an interesting road.

For the dead troopers and destroyed Juggernaut. Don't hesitate to send me your hate mails.

[Dabblez]

I think the lesson is clear, if you try to ban robots be prepared to have a riot on your hands.

In any event, as an Omni engineer I am more than happy to inspect Tinkerbots robots myself, free of charge, if that can prevent them being tragically decomissioned.

Dabblez

[Effrit]

Such a damn shame!
From the sounds of it and from what i have heard from my own sources, it seems to me that yet again Omni Tek is oppressing the neutral residents of Borealis, why could they not allow the robots to be tested first BEFORE ordering their destruction! I mean there are even creditted omni engineers queuing up to be allowed to test their safety, and willing to do it for free, Eg. Dabblez.

The only reason is that Omni tek does not wish to relinquish its jealous hold on Borealis. Just because they saw the neutrals pick up what they had abandoned and made it better they want it back again. Grow up, Omni Tek should not behave like a spoilt three year old in a sandbox snatching at a toy just because he thought that someone else wanted it.

Think of all the money they could save in having to place guards in Borealis if there were robots there not on their accounts! also the bills for all the times their employees have to go to reclaim after these riots they induce, and destroyed Juggernauts by the sound of it. It sounds as though Borealis is becoming to much for you to hold onto.

[Saito]

Assuming that Tinkerbots did, in fact, merely carry a notepad and not a concealed weapon, which has only been confirmed from one source that can hardly be called independent, can we all agree that one does not run up to a V.I.P. in the way she did? The OTAF captain did nothing what a good bodyguard wouldn't have done in this kind of situation. Still, the incident is most regrettable.

I was shocked at the readiness to violence some so-called "neutrals" displayed this day and appalled at their susceptibility to the same kind of rhetoric that the clanners such as Playboyfixer spew from their filthy, unwashed mouths.

When there is nothing left there is force and fighting. You're following an interesting road.

You were all-too-ready to run down that very road, head-first. You just waited for one of us to receive a suppression gas exemption, along with half a dozen of clanners. It is time for you to assess how much right you still have on the claim to be neutral.

The whole situation is saddening to me on a personal level. There still are neutrals who strive for a peaceful solution and it is them who will suffer the most from the aftermath. I know too well that Omni-Tek will not sit on this humiliation and answer with extreme prejudice. Perhaps it won't be Omni-Pol any longer who will stand between the citizen of Borealis and Omni-Tek's interests but we will be replaced completely by a Unicorn and AF contingent.

[Praecautus]

I was shocked at the readiness to violence some so-called "neutrals" displayed this day and appalled at their susceptibility to the same kind of rhetoric that the clanners such as Playboyfixer spew from their filthy, unwashed mouths.

Even the smallest animal will defend it's nest from an overlarge aggressor.

It is not surprising given the corporation's inept occupation and handling of the whole Borealis affair that sections of the neutral populace feel the need to resort to violence. Many neutrals had no wish for war, many had left Omni-Tek or the Clans to try and live outside the conflict, now we feel trod upon by Omni-Tek and I am sure that employees of Omni-Tek will try to protest that point. All that will just show is the lack of understanding of the neutrals that seems to becoming prevalent.

Edit
Major Prabel, excellent to see you back around Borealis sir.

[Towerblock]

You aint even seen attacked yet.

When I get back planetside, someone is going to get themselves perished.

Don't let me catch you, Captain Vascud. It's going to go very bad for you.
Consider this a friendly warning.

[Boltgun]

You were all-too-ready to run down that very road, head-first. You just waited for one of us to receive a suppression gas exemption, along with half a dozen of clanners. It is time for you to assess how much right you still have on the claim to be neutral.

Suppression gas exemption. Wich happens when you engage someone. That someone being me.

My ncu records received signals from targeting systems and triangulate their position automatically. It's a pretty nice system. There isn't much way I'd pick one omni pol in particular in a crowd unless they are designated as initiating attack.

That agent was involved in an arrest in the middle of Newland. Warnings were answered with tranquilizer. And so this time I made no warning and took initiative.

And yes I express pleasure when people who annoy me get booted. And wow that was impressive. I'm not sorry and won't feel like it as long as you keep forgetting who attack who.

[Effrit]

The OTAF captain did nothing what a good bodyguard wouldn't have done in this kind of situation. Still, the incident is most regrettable.

Usually a good bodyguard steps in front of their charge and meets said person before they get too close, ie tackle her to the ground, not immediately shoot first, and not ask questions later.
It sounds as though this could have been easily done as there was a large Omni Tek contingent there to ensure their Administrator Lonare's saftey.
All that OTPC is trying to do here is to cover up and attempt to save face that one of the Corporations employees shot down a innocent civilian.
There should be a call for an investigation into the actions taken by Captain Vascud of OTAF for as i stated before shooting down an innocent civilian.

[Alexanderw]

I have received word though my channels that the ICC members that where there investigated into the issue and found that indeed no weapon was pulled. In fact only a notebook with information on the droids that Omni wanted to dismantle with out first inspecting them.

Gladly Tinkerbot has survived this ordeal and once she is fully recovered I hope she will testify against her unprovoked assault

[trousers]

I have received word though my channels that the ICC members that where there investigated into the issue and found that indeed no weapon was pulled. In fact only a notebook with information on the droids that Omni wanted to dismantle with out first inspecting them.

Gladly Tinkerbot has survived this ordeal and once she is fully recovered I hope she will testify against her unprovoked assault

Considering the situation, she assaulted Ms. Lonare. I suggest you look up what words mean before you use them.

In common law, assault is the tort of acting intentionally
and voluntarily causing the reasonable apprehension of an 
immediate harmful or offensive contact. 
Because assault requires intent, it is considered an intentional 
tort, as opposed to a tort of negligence. 
It is important to note that actual ability to carry out the 
apprehended contact is not necessary.

[Towerblock]

That is a technicality that supports irresponsibility on her part. If she was the professional in charge of protecting borealis citizens, then captain vascud acted without thinking.

And considering the track record (and personally just being catty) that omni-tek reactions to Tinkers and Retoolkits bots in the first place... it sounds like they were attempting to make an example of someone.

Trousers, the door swings both ways. But, one thing that i consider unforgivable, is that the person in control of of a situation, has a responsible precedence over those of the body. She failed and made a chump move.

The fault lies in the Captain. Justice is in order. But hey, if you wanna support someone's incompetence... be my guest.

[Praecautus]

Can Omni-Tek be sure of, or even prove, Tinkerbots was acting with the 'intent' to assault self-proclaimed govenor Lonare?

She could have been incapacitated using non-lethal force and interviewed at Omni-Tek's 'leisure' later. Shooting her helped initiate a riot and sent who knows how many troops and individuals to reclaim and caused the destruction of one (or two?) juggernauts which I am could have been more productively used elsewhere securing notum fields (or heaven forbid reclaiming 4Holes) from the clans.

Omni-Tek may or may not have been in the right to take out Tinkerbots, but regardless in doing so they have made a volatile situation worse. Way to go.

[trousers]

Can Omni-Tek be sure of, or even prove, Tinkerbots was acting with the 'intent' to assault self-proclaimed govenor Lonare?

Armed Resistance in Borealis from Neutral Freedom Fighters.
Newland City's Science Minister declaring war on Omni-Tek.
The Engineers construction of the robots to remove Omni-Tek from Borealis.

These are all precedents of the Neutral’s hostility and resistance to Omni-Tek. When informed her bots were going to be destroyed, it’s not a far stretch to say her actions could have been hostile in nature. Disinhibition is not an excuse to reckless behaviour.

She could have been incapacitated using non-lethal force and interviewed at Omni-Tek's 'leisure' later. Shooting her helped initiate a riot and sent who knows how many troops and individuals to reclaim and caused the destruction of one (or two?) juggernauts which I am could have been more productively used elsewhere securing notum fields (or heaven forbid reclaiming 4Holes) from the clans.

Omni-Tek may or may not have been in the right to take out Tinkerbots, but regardless in doing so they have made a volatile situation worse. Way to go.

I agree, to an extent. Could the Lieutenant have used non-lethal force? Perhaps. Was is within her authority to use deadly force? Indeed it was. Had the engineer of had a melee weapon, it could have been Ms. Lonare’s body on the ground. The lesson to take away from this situation is that if people act, they need to expect to be reacted to.

[Agrestus]

I am sure that you would be shocked and in distress if you just saw your friend shot, and collapsing to the ground. So Retoolkit's words can be effected by his condition, and not entirely true compared to what his views could be.

And as for the robots, I knew Tinkerbots and Retoolkit well before the incident. Their construction of robots was by no means a hostile act. They hoped to prove to Omni-Tek that the robots could protect the city without Omni-Tek's help. And as Tinkerbots put "then they can go home to their families".

I am not ruling out any possibility yet. But that is what I have concluded so far.

[Xeenah]

The OTAF captain did nothing what a good bodyguard wouldn't have done in this kind of situation.

Maybe he's only that, a good bodyguard. All sides apart, any good and experienced bodyguard would have shouted "FREEZE!" or a similarly clear warning while aiming, and then waited as long as safely possible before shooting that arrow.

If anything, it reduces the risk of dragging your boss in the mud, though I personally care more about reducing the risk of injuring innocent people.

That's the bodyguard's job to spot if there's a real threat, otherwise any public appearance runs the risk of turning in a blood bath. This kind of situation is one of the most testing ones for a bodyguard, and that's where their training comes in.

Insead, it ended up with a neutral population reeled up because one of theirs has been shot for running with a notepad. I doubt any dictionary definitions can erase that from their minds.

Speaking of definitions... They shouldn't only feature the parts that fits one's personal needs. Therefore:

... an intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.

An assault is carried out by a threat of bodily harm coupled with an apparent, present ability to cause the harm.

Carried out by a threat of bodily harm coupled with an apparant, present ability to cause the harm. Because shooting on the sole base of "act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an immident harmful of offensive contact" would qualify me for an arrow just for glaring. It's a little thin.