[RK2] OTPC Freelance: The End of the World is Nigh!

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Dec 24th, 2012, 12:11:42
Editor: OTPC

[RK2] OTPC Freelance: The End of the World is Nigh!

OTPC: Life as we know should have come to an abrupt end last Friday… Is
exactly what you would be saying, if you were an ancient Earthling living
in the 21st century.

21.12.2012 - A date that brought Ancient Earth to a standstill and one that
many historians will be able to tell you much about. The theories ranged
from a Zombie apocalypse to a Planet crashing into the Earth and
even the Earth falling through a rift in space, travelling 30,000 light
years into the center of a ‘super black hole’ .

Obviously none of the aforementioned crises actually happened.
Still, due to misinterpretation and misinformation the planet was brought
to a standstill and widespread panic. So what have we learnt since then,
or are we still as guilty?
OTPC investigates the modern day crises for you!

Since the 21st century technology and our understanding of the
universe has come a long way and has brought us to the edge of the known
universe right here to Rubi-Ka. Whilst obviously Omni-Tek would never
misinterpret something or spread misinformation, this does not stop the
citizens of Rubi-Ka from panicking and claiming the end of the world is
coming on a regular basis.

There have been many a time when people have cried it is the end of the
world here on Rubi-Ka, but what exactly have we faced off against?

Mutant uprisings – Due to both unethical failed medical experiments
conducted by the Clans and radioactive materials kept around Clan
locations mutants roam the many plains of Rubi-Ka. When mutants first
frequently started appearing across Rubi-Ka it initially caused some panic,
and people thought it was a planet wide infection. However thanks to
Omni-Tek Armed Forces the mutant population has largely dwindled and is no
longer considered a threat.

Rollerrat Rain – From the result of a horrendous and heinous prank
conducted by the Newland Council, it momentarily ‘rained rollerrats’ within
the HQ district of Omni-1. Whilst Omni-Tek security quickly dispatched the
nuisances, and escorted the private transport to a nearby landing pad for
questioning it still did cause some panic across the district and even
then, some people thought this was the end of the world, and not some
childish prank.

A statement was quickly made by the Mayor of Newland city, Mayor Toog: 'I
would like to start with expressing my sincerest apologies for a certain
incident last month, involving rollerrats. This specific event was in no
way meant to offend any person on a personal level, but merely to express a
point of view in the discussion surrounding this event. I hereby apologize
for any inconvenience and bad impact on running operations this might have
caused. I also offer to make reparation to make up for any spent expenses,
like cleaning crews and such.'

Cataclysm - On-going research into the Shadowlands has discovered that it
was once subject to a colossal and cataclysmic event that tore it apart.
The end results speak for themself. Some metaphysicists claim that Rubi-Ka
will one day be subject to the same cataclysm that will end life as we know.
However topOmni-Tek scientists has confirmed this as only a rumour with no
scientific backing at all.

Corporate Wars - When the TruSpace and SOL Banking corporations
mercilessly attacked Rubi-Ka in an attempt to gain control of the planet
for the substance MTG-411-6 commonly known as Notum it was again down to
Omni-Tek to fend of the aggressors whilst the Clans did very little by ways
of assistance, as we have come to expect from them. Again the calls that
this heralded the end of the world came from citizens.

Alien Invasion - There is not a citizen or Clan on Rubi-Ka who does not
know about the on-going Alien Invasion. While their attacks are
relentless and frequent Omni-Tek has managed to hold back the Alien
scourge whilst still being confronted by Clan terrorists and other
annoyances. Still, on the first day the Aliens arrived in space above
Rubi-Ka many feared it was the end. Once again it turned out to be another
false prediction.

Have you ever thought the world was coming to an end, do you think it still
is? We here at OTPC would love to hear your thoughts and maybe even try to
dispell any of your fears.
In the end there is one thing that remains constant through all crises:
Omni-Tek protects!

I am Cora Geers, thanks for tuning in to OTPC; I will see you next time!
Dec 28th, 2012, 06:08:48
Windguaerd

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Originally Posted by Editor: OTPC

Mutant uprisings – Due to both unethical failed medical experiments
conducted by the Clans and radioactive materials kept around Clan
locations mutants roam the many plains of Rubi-Ka. When mutants first
frequently started appearing across Rubi-Ka it initially caused some panic,
and people thought it was a planet wide infection. However thanks to
Omni-Tek Armed Forces the mutant population has largely dwindled and is no
longer considered a threat.

Let me clarify this for you since you seem to be poorly informed. The failed medical experiments were on the side of Omni-Tek, the facility in the Longest Road proves it, who know how many more hidden ones existed and still exist to this day. The corporation was not allowed to use it's full military strength against the clans because of ICC limitations, thus they used their financial power to boost their scientific efforts towards biological warfare instead.

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Originally Posted by Editor: OTPC

Cataclysm - On-going research into the Shadowlands has discovered that it
was once subject to a colossal and cataclysmic event that tore it apart.
The end results speak for themself. Some metaphysicists claim that Rubi-Ka
will one day be subject to the same cataclysm that will end life as we know.
However topOmni-Tek scientists has confirmed this as only a rumour with no
scientific backing at all.

First of all, fire whomever is in charge of spell checking your articles, or send him to Omni-Reform as you people usually do anyways. Second, it's common knowledge now that Shadowlands was originally part of Rubi-Ka itself and a cataclysm is what caused part of it to end up in a different dimension. We call Shadowlands today, probably because it is a shadow of what it used to be when the planet was whole. Your scientists probably missed a memo on this.

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Originally Posted by Editor: OTPC

Corporate Wars - When the TruSpace and SOL Banking corporations
mercilessly attacked Rubi-Ka in an attempt to gain control of the planet
for the substance MTG-411-6 commonly known as Notum it was again down to
Omni-Tek to fend of the aggressors whilst the Clans did very little by ways
of assistance, as we have come to expect from them. Again the calls that
this heralded the end of the world came from citizens.

Omni-Tek gets into a large intergalactic conflict while they are at war with the clans, and expect the people they have tried to exterminate for generations to just forget all the misery and death they have suffered. Yet, all those corporations, did not take over clan territory, they knew well how the clans dealt with attackers.

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Originally Posted by Editor: OTPC

Alien Invasion - There is not a citizen or Clan on Rubi-Ka who does not
know about the on-going Alien Invasion. While their attacks are
relentless and frequent Omni-Tek has managed to hold back the Alien
scourge whilst still being confronted by Clan terrorists and other
annoyances. Still, on the first day the Aliens arrived in space above
Rubi-Ka many feared it was the end. Once again it turned out to be another
false prediction.

You mean the alien threat that Omni-Tek knew about months ahead, if not years before they even showed up? Even the most vile and heartless killers within the corporation were moved to Rubi-Ka (Unicorn Company) to maintain the notum monopoly. Again, the clans held their ground and defended not only clan territory but also neutral lands and citizens. So what did the "noble" corporation did to help neutrals? they took over Borealis, revoked the results for the election of a new Mayor with the excuse to "protect the communication relay above the town". Omni-Admin's administrator for Borealis, Jessica Lonare is well known to do anything to acquire intel, torture is common under her command.

Face it Cora Geers, you are just another omni drone, fed what your corporate masters give you, repeating yourself like a trained leet.

"Lets play Wack-a-leet, you be the leet."
Dec 28th, 2012, 15:56:12
trousers

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Originally Posted by Windguaerd

Let me clarify this for you since you seem to be poorly informed. The failed medical experiments were on the side of Omni-Tek, the facility in the Longest Road proves it, who know how many more hidden ones existed and still exist to this day. The corporation was not allowed to use it's full military strength against the clans because of ICC limitations, thus they used their financial power to boost their scientific efforts towards biological warfare instead.

Some, Yes. Lest we forget, if it were not for failed medical experiments the Opifex, Atrox and Nanomage who have, do and will enjoy life will have never of existed.

Omni-Tek's failed experiments were made while attempting to achieve advances. Tell me, what achievements are the Council of Truth trying to make by having one of the member Clan's Headquarters surrounded by Radioactive Waste which is known to cause mutations?

What achievements are the Clans attempting to make from allowing the radioactive runoff to snake through the Newland Desert? Surely there must be some aim since the Clans have gone so far as to guard the river.

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First of all, fire whomever is in charge of spell checking your articles, or send him to Omni-Reform as you people usually do anyways. Second, it's common knowledge now that Shadowlands was originally part of Rubi-Ka itself and a cataclysm is what caused part of it to end up in a different dimension. We call Shadowlands today, probably because it is a shadow of what it used to be when the planet was whole. Your scientists probably missed a memo on this.

None of this has to do with the author's point.

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Omni-Tek gets into a large intergalactic conflict while they are at war with the clans, and expect the people they have tried to exterminate for generations to just forget all the misery and death they have suffered. Yet, all those corporations, did not take over clan territory, they knew well how the clans dealt with attackers.

Continue to puff your chest. The combined might of the Opposition Corporations didn't invade clan territory because they're scared of you. A likely story if you ignore reality, which will be addressed next.

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You mean the alien threat that Omni-Tek knew about months ahead, if not years before they even showed up?

Even with the ICC limitations on Omni-Tek's Military might, you somehow expect Omni-Tek to be able to repel the invasion at a drop of a hat? Your comments seem to indicate you rarely get out of Clan Territory, let alone ever get off of Rubi-Ka.

It takes a war vessel over 500 days to travel from Omni-Prime to Rubi-Ka. So even with the best of notifications, and the ICC restrictions it would be unreasonable to expect a defensive force to just magically appear to keep the planet safe.

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Even the most vile and heartless killers within the corporation were moved to Rubi-Ka (Unicorn Company) to maintain the notum monopoly. Again, the clans held their ground and defended not only clan territory but also neutral lands and citizens. So what did the "noble" corporation did to help neutrals? they took over Borealis, revoked the results for the election of a new Mayor with the excuse to "protect the communication relay above the town". Omni-Admin's administrator for Borealis, Jessica Lonare is well known to do anything to acquire intel, torture is common under her command.

It's not exactly surprising how deep the Clans have their head in the sand.

Congratulations, you have repelled the Aliens from Clan territory. Now tell me, what have the Clans done to combat the large threat? The front line threat in orbit where the Omni-Tek Navy is waging a nonstop war to keep the aliens off of the Surface of Rubi-Ka?

Oh, that's right. You take a backseat ride on Omni-Tek vessels to fight the small battles.

We have a tidal wave coming at the planet. While we applaud your effort in bringing your bucket we suggest you go back inside and allow the adults to continue to build the sandbag wall.
Dec 28th, 2012, 17:57:37
Agentcora

I feel as though my fellow anonymous citizen has summed it up nicely for me without me needing to expand. I will however touch on one thing:

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Originally Posted by Windguaerd

Face it Cora Geers, you are just another omni drone, fed what your corporate masters give you, repeating yourself like a trained leet.

I am part of a structured and prosperous community, each day I contribute to that community, and at large to the planet. As does each and every Omni-Tek citizen. You are part of a rebellion, responsible for unspeakable crimes and atrocities. Your ideals and promises are so empty that the very rebellion you are part of splintered into different groups. Each and every day you do nothing but cause further disorder to the planet, and commit further crimes. I will choose to be a ‘Omni drone’ over being a Clan terrorist now, and forever.
Dec 29th, 2012, 03:38:53
Windguaerd

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Originally Posted by Trousers

Tell me, what achievements are the Council of Truth trying to make by having one of the member Clan's Headquarters surrounded by Radioactive Waste which is known to cause mutations?

I'm yet to see a Sentinel guard who has mutated and grown an extra arm or a third eye. Not every inch of Rubi-Ka is terraformed, if you are not aware fly around a bit, you can find terraforming equipment, if you look for it.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

What achievements are the Clans attempting to make from allowing the radioactive runoff to snake through the Newland Desert? Surely there must be some aim since the Clans have gone so far as to guard the river.

The clans do lend a hand to the neutrals when possible. You expect us to clean up a whole radioactive river with the limited resources which are already tied up in clan territory? Sorry, we don't have the financial power of a hyper corporation like yours.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

Even with the ICC limitations on Omni-Tek's Military might, you somehow expect Omni-Tek to be able to repel the invasion at a drop of a hat?

I guess you missed the part about Omni-Tek knowing well in advance about the alien threat and the secret movement of the Unicorn Company to Rubi-Ka months ahead of the invasion. Who knows what other military forces were transferred to Rubi-Ka in secret. The phrase "drop of a hat" implies that the corporation was taken by surprise, unaware of the threat and unprepared. This is plainly, not true. You are ignoring a simple fact which was verified by Phillip Ross himself.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

The front line threat in orbit where the Omni-Tek Navy is waging a nonstop war to keep the aliens off of the Surface of Rubi-Ka?

Hmm, you mean the battlestations which are used by Omni-Tek personnel to initiate attacks from orbit on notum fields owned by clans? Did you think that clanners would just stand back and do nothing about them? Every day brave clanners go up there, and turn your own massive weapon against you. The excuse was to "protect Rubi-Ka from the aliens" but just as important, was having another weapon against the clans which can't seem to die fast enough in the eyes of the corporation.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

We have a tidal wave coming at the planet. While we applaud your effort in bringing your bucket we suggest you go back inside and allow the adults to continue to build the sandbag wall.

So, like before you have intel of an incoming offense and... how long has Omni-Tek been holding on to that crucial piece of information before sharing it with the rest of the planet? You know, not all of us Rubikans are omni drones.

There is no amount of sandbags that can stop a tidal wave, not even well constructed levees can guarantee safety from one. Being prepared for it can help reduce the cost of life, because that is what matters.

What matters to Omni-Tek? Profit. That has been proven again and again. You can dress a Sabretooth with the skin of Bronto... but it will still walk like a Sabretooth, hunt like a Sabretooth and kill like one. Omni-Tek can repaint their walls, broadcast beautiful advertising over the gridfeed and claim to be the "rightful" owners of our planet, and everything on it, but guess what?

We're not buying your sack of leet crap. Maybe a new arrival will be naive enough to trust the word of an omni. Clans, know better.

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Originally Posted by Agentcora

I am part of a structured and prosperous community, each day I contribute to that community, and at large to the planet. As does each and every Omni-Tek citizen.

You mean the attacks on clan territory and use of a mass weapon in orbit owned by your corporation? Yeah, nice contribution to the rest of us who aren't omni drones. You do know that besides your faction, there are two others right? Because you make it sound so happy, bright and perfect. You really believe your own company's propaganda, shame.

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Originally Posted by Agentcora

You are part of a rebellion, responsible for unspeakable crimes and atrocities. Your ideals and promises are so empty that the very rebellion you are part of splintered into different groups. Each and every day you do nothing but cause further disorder to the planet, and commit further crimes. I will choose to be a ‘Omni drone’ over being a Clan terrorist now, and forever.

Part of a rebellion? maybe 200 years ago that may have been somewhat true. Now? we're not only clan citizens, but survivors. Every time Omni-Tek has attempted to annihilate the clans, it has failed.

Yes, we're made up of different groups, which is why we're strong. Strength in diversity. Anything which is not under Omni-Tek rule is a "crime". To defend ourselves, a crime. To protect our homes, a crime. To help others seeking freedom from your choke, a crime. To stop you from killing us, a crime.

Even with all the financial and military might Omni-Tek has, the clans still stand. We're not driven by profit, we're driven by the hope of a better future for all Rubikans living on a world free of the control of a corporation that cares not for everyone, but only for itself.
Dec 30th, 2012, 05:06:19
trousers

Yes, The terraforming is not complete but this does not negate the fact that the Radioactive Waste is being used by the Clans. You see, it’s not just a matter of it being, it’s the fact that the Clans, specifically Clan Sentinel is using it as a defense for their Headquarters. This perpetuation out of self-interest is what is destructive.

The fact that you have not seen a mutated human, a species who has a natural tolerance to radiological effects having come from Earth, is inconsequential and irreverent to the effects of the radiation of local flora and fauna.

Furthermore, the gull you have to abuse the radioactive waste as a means of defense and then claim that the runoff is not your responsibility because your resources are tied up in other matters? This is absurd and shameful and you should be ashamed to even suggest that the clans are helping the Neutrals while polluting their backyard.

To your points regarding the Aliens; Omni-Tek was taken by surprise, Sir.

I don’t expect you to be able to grasp the scope of the situation which the Corporation faced. I also don’t expect you to understand how much time it takes to mobilize the might of the Omni-Tek War machine since your depth of mental perception is clearly stunted (which we will get to shortly).

Unicorn Company is just that, a Company. Not a normal company at that, they’re a Deep Strike Special Operations Company with their own air support. Mobilization of Unicorn Company can be achieved quickly and would not have to happen in secret if Omni-Tek were not under strict scrutiny from the ICC due to our ability to crush you under our heels should we do desire to.

It’s unfortunate that the Alien fleet arrived in advance of our own, but to suggest that Omni-Tek doesn’t fight every day for the safety and security of every person on Rubi-Ka is disrespectful, and a blatant lie which any citizen can see the truth with their naked eye.

Now to your mental perception; Nobody is talking about the battlestations. And, if you wish to talk about the battlestations, do not claims they’re Omni-Tek’s – They’re the ICC’s. Using language like “Turning your own weapons against you” just underscores the ruthless, senseless nature of the Clans.

When I speak of the war being waged in Orbit, I am talking about the endless war the Omni-Tek Navy Vessels are engaging in with the invading Alien forces. This sandbag wall, Sir, are the brave Omni-Tek Sailors and Marines who are holding back the bulk of the Alien Invasion that never sees the soil of Rubi-Ka.

Where are the Clan’s warships? What are the clans contributing to keeping the planet out of harm? The answer, Sir, is none, nothing. You continue to defend your sandcastles with a fervor that has you blind to the ocean which is closing in on you ever day.

You fight on against Omni-Tek, against your evil oppressors, who are solely responsible for preventing your extinction, despite your best efforts to stifle us with sanctions.

You should take a good, hard, long look at Newland City and ask yourself how did a small, peaceful group of Rubi-Kans achieve sovereignty. I’ll give you a hint, it didn’t involve terrorism and murder. You’re still part of a rebellion, and Failed one at that.

The grand irony is that the Clans won. You were given everything you asked for and you couldn’t even keep it together. With the dissolution of the Council of Truth you simply became squatting, mooching terrorists. It won’t be long before the ICC realizes this.
Dec 30th, 2012, 12:13:18
Windguaerd

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Originally Posted by Trousers

Yes, The terraforming is not complete but this does not negate the fact that the Radioactive Waste is being used by the Clans. You see, it’s not just a matter of it being, it’s the fact that the Clans, specifically Clan Sentinel is using it as a defense for their Headquarters. This perpetuation out of self-interest is what is destructive.

The Sentinels picked a location which was easier to defend against any threat. Therefore they constructed in the middle of toxic waste. It was a defensive tactic, since they did not have the funds to build a proper stronghold in case Omni-AF showed up to "visit".

Omni-Tek military facilities also use toxic waste, if you aren't aware of that... I can provide you with some images and coordinates of such places. You must be kept in the dark about this since you make no mention of it.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

The fact that you have not seen a mutated human, a species who has a natural tolerance to radiological effects having come from Earth, is inconsequential and irreverent to the effects of the radiation of local flora and fauna.

Most of the locations with the toxic waste mentioned, are located in deserts.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

Furthermore, the gull you have to abuse the radioactive waste as a means of defense and then claim that the runoff is not your responsibility because your resources are tied up in other matters? This is absurd and shameful and you should be ashamed to even suggest that the clans are helping the Neutrals while polluting their backyard.

Wait a minute, now the clans created the toxic waste? There are practically lakes of the stuff around Rubi-Ka, no clan has the logistics to pull of the creation and must less distribution of biological toxins to the amount you suggest. Omni-Tek on the other hand, easily could.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

To your points regarding the Aliens; Omni-Tek was taken by surprise, Sir.

You must've been offworld or deaf the day your own Press Corps issued this statement which proves that Omni-Tek knew well in advance about the alien threat. Your own people confirmed this officially, to the whole damn planet!

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Originally Posted by Trousers

Not a normal company at that, they’re a Deep Strike Special Operations Company with their own air support. Mobilization of Unicorn Company can be achieved quickly and would not have to happen in secret if Omni-Tek were not under strict scrutiny from the ICC due to our ability to crush you under our heels should we do desire to.

Oh the 'corns have earned quite a reputation, it's well known that they turned the tide during the Corporate Wars due to their ruthless tactics and "take no prisoners" approach. What they could not take, they would destroy. No survivors were left behind their path. I will admit, they are fearless and clan citizens get a chill just hearing of them. It's obvious that if ICC was not here, you'd be glad to crush every clan man, woman and child under your heel with a smile on your face before you blow our brains out.

Most of us do not attack civilians, only military personnel and facilities. Yeah, there are a few nuts on our side, born out of the insanity of the wars that Omni-Tek has waged on the clans. Your side is better equipped, better funded, better trained and unlimited numbers to replace anyone you may lose due to having over 100 systems under Omni-Tek control. We only have Rubi-Ka, and not even the whole planet, just the north end which is mostly desert!

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Originally Posted by Trousers

It’s unfortunate that the Alien fleet arrived in advance of our own, but to suggest that Omni-Tek doesn’t fight every day for the safety and security of every person on Rubi-Ka is disrespectful, and a blatant lie which any citizen can see the truth with their naked eye.

So you admit there was a omni fleet already heading to Rubi-Ka in advance to the alien invasion. That is a contradiction against your own claim of Omni-Tek being taken by surprise. Either that or... the fleet was sent with the intention to attack the clans instead. Goliath Battlestations are not cheap to manufacture, a single one pretty much costs as much as about 20 years worth of the entire budget of all combined clans if not more. A veteran clan engineer guessed that it took at least 2 years to build one. Since they were in hyperspace since 29479 we can estimate that they were at least built in 29477. The alien invasion happened in 29478.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

And, if you wish to talk about the battlestations, do not claims they’re Omni-Tek’s – They’re the ICC’s. Using language like “Turning your own weapons against you” just underscores the ruthless, senseless nature of the Clans.

You must have forgotten your own CEO's words in his speech back in 29480:

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Originally Posted by Tarkan Zora

We will defend both against the clans and the alien threat, right now, the placement of Goliath class battle stations is taking place in orbit of this planet, we will secure as many as possible, all four if need be and use them to take control of the skies and the land.

Sounds like a statement of ownership, doesn't it?

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Originally Posted by Trousers

When I speak of the war being waged in Orbit, I am talking about the endless war the Omni-Tek Navy Vessels are engaging in with the invading Alien forces.

The battlestations is what is keeping the large mother ships in orbit. Every day, some alien ships land and clanners defend our world every single day. Regarding the "Omni-Tek Navy Vessels", I'm yet to see any of these imaginary ships of yours. I asked engineers to have their strongest telescopes search Rubi-ka's skies for these ships you claim that defend our planet. All that has been found, is alien ships, a few smuggler ships and ships from the Morningstar space station with new arrivals which are mostly shot down.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

Where are the Clan’s warships? What are the clans contributing to keeping the planet out of harm? The answer, Sir, is none, nothing. You continue to defend your sandcastles with a fervor that has you blind to the ocean which is closing in on you ever day.

Warships? really? Since when do the clans have military shipyards?

All clans combined would have to sell all their homes and belongings, stop eating and live in caves for a few decades to afford a single warship. In simple words... this is not possible for our faction to do.

The clans mostly hold territory in the north, but some clans do have their cities in the south, near your neighborhood sir. When an alien ship lands there, clanners go on the defensive and take out all waves and any alien General leading the ground assault, even board the enemy ship with the goal of killing the Admiral in command. We could just push those aliens towards omni military outposts but we don't do that.

Our "sandcastles" looks almost identical to yours, don't they? I've been staring at this "ocean" of yours since I've been born, so have generations of clanners. You can continue dreaming of us all drowning in an ocean of corporate greed, but we've done quite well to survive all your attempts to destroy us all.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

You fight on against Omni-Tek, against your evil oppressors, who are solely responsible for preventing your extinction, despite your best efforts to stifle us with sanctions.

Wait, the corporation who has tried many times to destroy the clans are now our saviors? You can't be serious. You are so incompetent, that even the 'corns have to accept our help not only against the alient threat, but the dust brigade threat as well. It probably won't be admitted in public, but if you ever gone to the Neretva canyons... not hard to see clanners helping your people keep both threats in check.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

You should take a good, hard, long look at Newland City and ask yourself how did a small, peaceful group of Rubi-Kans achieve sovereignty. I’ll give you a hint, it didn’t involve terrorism and murder. You’re still part of a rebellion, and Failed one at that.

Sovereignty? Omni-Tek has never recognized that, ever. Unless you can provide an official statement and prove me wrong, you're either misinformed, or lying. Borealis has strategic value with a Jobe whompah, directly south of The Longest Road, south west from Athen Shire (and Old Athen, one of our most populated cities) and a communications relay which was the excuse for the illegal occupation of the town. Newland does not have any of those assets, it has little strategic value. Have you been to Newland in the past few years? it's population has dwindled to the point that even now, Borealis has about twenty times the number of citizens walking around.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

The grand irony is that the Clans won.

Really? we won? did I miss a memo? At what point did we win any of the wars? The clans in the past managed to push as far as Omni-1, but we never truly won a war. That is the truth. Every time, to avoid further losses it ends in a draw. Your side agrees so they don't lose any more profits, our side agrees so they don't lose any more lives.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

You were given everything you asked for and you couldn’t even keep it together.

If the clan has been given all that was asked for, then we'd have true independence. We'd have a planetary government, probably a senate and even though I personally would not agree with it... likely an agreement with Omni-Tek to continue mining with a fair share of the profits being paid.

Without having a war with the corporation, then all rubikans could focus on defending against the other threats against our world and maybe even defeat them. The Kyr'Ozch, the Dust Brigade, the Cyborgs, the Mutants... all would have to face a united front of all of us, clanners, neutrals and omnis together. Chances are, we'd win against them all if we were fighting side by side.

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Originally Posted by Trousers

With the dissolution of the Council of Truth you simply became squatting, mooching terrorists. It won’t be long before the ICC realizes this.

There was no "dissolution". Your former CEO annulled the Tir Accord in October 29476, the peace treaty between the corporation and the CoT in representation of the clans.

After the treaty was gone, Omni-Tek no longer recognized the CoT as legitimate. The treaty lasted six years, during that time your corporation accepted and negotiated with the CoT and it's speaker (Henry Radiman).

As far as I remember, the reason why the treaty was annulled was over the su****ion that some CoT members were affiliated with the Dust Brigade terrorists.

In the end, this was proven to be false, but it was too late. The accord had been broken, and relations has been damaged beyond the repair of even those (on both sides) who would have preferred to have kept an uneasy peace than an all out war. To be honest, the accord made many people more at ease. It was a strong source of hope, at least for us clanners.

Both sides, yours and ours had rogue elements which would attack, even going against direct instructions to not instigate conflict. I believe that was one of the more legitimate reasons why the treaty failed rather than the false accusations related to the dusters. ICC probably knows this better than anyone else, which is why they won't lift sanctions and allow Omni-Tek to just bomb us all into oblivion from orbit.