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Lacus Clyne (fields_of_hope) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2012-07-02 20:02:00

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[video | open] Defense Force... announcement thing.
Good day, Marina-- or, I suppose, Marina Nova. I hope everyone is adjusting as well as can be expected. We've suffered some tremendous losses [herself very much included,] but I am certain we will be able to manage things as well as possible.

With regards to the Defense Force -- with Suzaku Kururugi among those lost, and the Wardens confirming for me that weapons and life sign monitoring are no longer available -- I would like to make a proposal. [and she's going to make it openly, so anyone can weigh in... trolls she can handle, and it's worth the risk to give everyone a chance to speak.]

Although I believed strongly in Suzaku and what he did with the Force, there was something troubling me. In some cases, members' primary motivation for joining was to obtain a weapon. And while I know for a fact that Suzaku would not admit anyone who was not suitable, it nonetheless seems as though such a team should have members whose primary reason for joining is belief in its purpose. And further, I believe that the invasion of privacy that the former Defense Force utilized for monitoring life signs made inmates uneasy. I know I had my own questions about such methodology, but it was not my team and thus not my place to debate what was in place.

However, now that many things have begun anew, I am wondering if there are those among us who believe strongly enough in protecting others that they would agree to do so without the promise of a weapon, or any such personal gain. A new leader would need to be elected, and I would be happy to oversee the process if the potential members would like. Any and all proposals will be considered.

With regards to weaponry and special abilities for those who would use them in defense of themselves or others, that is a battle that I will continue to fight with the Wardens, regardless of whether there is a formal Defense Force. I believe in our members, and all of you will have my full support regardless of the status of the organization as a whole.

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	kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 12:26 am UTC (link)
	I was never in it for a weapon. [She made her own before it was ever formed.] (Reply to this) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-03 12:29 am UTC (link)
	I certainly don't believe that was the case with everyone. [hence the words, "in some cases."] As I said, I believe in all our members. Suzaku trusted them, and so I do as well. I take it, then, that you might have interest in joining a new incarnation of the Defense Force? Depending on certain matters being settled, of course. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 12:32 am UTC (link)
	[It was her way of saying she was in.] I have interest in protecting people with or without a team. [She wants a team.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-03 12:45 am UTC (link)
	I'm glad, Kitty. Any team would be lucky to have you. [Bar burning notwithstanding, but Lacus very, very much understands that.] Do you have any thoughts on reforming the Defense Force? What it might be like? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

kitty_has_claws
2012-07-03 12:59 am UTC (link)

We don't need the monitoring. But we'd still need dispatch. People to take distress calls and for people on patrol to coordinate. There could be psi-sensitives and magic users who can sense issues that need our attention. More training. I think there were people before who couldn't protect themselves let alone someone else. [A little harsh on people? Yeah, but only because she wants to keep them safe.]

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	fields_of_hope 2012-07-03 01:04 am UTC (link)
	[She smiles,] People like myself? [She'll get to all your other ideas in a moment.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 01:05 am UTC (link)
	... I don't know anything about your capabilities. [You are a mystery wrapped in skittles.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-03 01:09 am UTC (link)
	If you're referring to offensive capabilities in a physical capacity, you might find your assessment correct. However, at home I am the leader of the military organization on my space colonies. I became so after forming the coup that defeated both sides of our recent wars when the opposing leaders sought to engage in genocide. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 01:16 am UTC (link)
	So you are petitioning for leadership? [Not exactly dripping with impressed.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-03 01:19 am UTC (link)
	I certainly would be glad to take it up, if the members elect to do so. However, I believe my point was that it is shortsighted to assume that one's ability to physically fight is the only attribute that can make them of use to an organization like the Defense Force. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 01:21 am UTC (link)
	I don't think that. But there were people patrolling who shouldn't have been. [Like Yuuri by her estimation...or Reid.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-03 01:45 am UTC (link)
	Suzaku positioned them there because of their abilities. I understand the concern, however on many levels we must trust our teammates to know their own capabilities, and take comfort that there are those who would support them should they need it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 01:49 am UTC (link)
	How very diplomatic. [She is so far from Magneto.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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	[private] _incurable 2012-07-03 12:47 am UTC (link)
	You're buying this? [He's not skeptical, exactly, but he doesn't know this chick very well.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[private] kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 01:07 am UTC (link)
	I... I've been on teams meant to protect most of my life. [Okay, not technically most, but all of her older life.] I'm not sure how I feel about her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[private] _incurable 2012-07-03 01:13 am UTC (link)
	She doesn't seem to want to lead it. I guess that's a good thing. I don't know. Without weapons, could we really do much? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[private] kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 01:15 am UTC (link)
	Gino is back... [But that's a lot to ask of someone who doesn't remember creating it in the first place.] ...Are you serious? Were you using a weapon to put out that fire? [Was she using one to set it?] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[private] _incurable 2012-07-03 01:17 am UTC (link)
	[yeah he doesn't know who that is.] I don't exactly have my magic here, either. Best I have is a punch that can break down a wall. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[private] kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 01:20 am UTC (link)
	The power restrictions come off tomorrow. I think being able to punch walls will carry you for today. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[private] _incurable 2012-07-03 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Oh. [This is why you shouldn't stew while the Wardens are talking, Zel.] Well, then I guess if it seems legit... [shrugs] I don't have a lot of good experiences with organized... anything. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[private] kitty_has_claws 2012-07-03 01:46 am UTC (link)
	[They did just talk and talk and talk and...] No? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[private] _incurable 2012-07-03 01:54 am UTC (link)
	Admittedly, they're usually hunting me or my friends down. But I've worked for a few, and never been impressed. Greed and ambition, that's all it ever is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)