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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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	bythechainsword 2012-07-03 02:23 am UTC (link)
	Gaunt took the words right out of my mouth. Maybe we can carve tree branches into pokey sticks that we can wave at anyone who gets unruly. [Given he just spent the better part of an hour picking leaves out of his ears, he feels like a temporary tree expert.] (Reply to this) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-03 02:29 am UTC (link)
	[giggling a little] That's certainly one idea. Although with so many of us possessive such unique skills and abilities, I would imagine a more varied set of weaponry might be developed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bythechainsword 2012-07-03 02:52 am UTC (link)
	That can be Plan B, then. All joking aside, I'm sure you're right. Did we lose our headquarters, too? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-03 03:59 am UTC (link)
	We did. Finding a new one will doubtless be one of the first important tasks of the new membership. Unless you had any suggestions? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bythechainsword 2012-07-04 06:15 am UTC (link)
	I'm afraid not. Haven't had the chance to scout the place out too much, yet. A friend and I had to claw our way out of where the wardens dumped us. We can always meet up at the education center until we get a new one built. [A pause, and then he starts fiddling with his communicator to pull up the map.] If there even still is one of those. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 07:36 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, my. I do hope you were both no worse for the wear. I think that's an excellent idea. It has plenty of space for meetings and, at minimum, some computer access for those who might be able to utilize them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bythechainsword 2012-07-05 02:58 am UTC (link)
	Not at all. The jumpsuit took most of the damage. [And frak that thing, as far as he's concerned. Classic blacks and reds all the way.] I'll have to get my bearings before I can find my way there. And try to find my dog. I suppose I'm saying I'll be there eventually, unless you need me in action sooner. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-05 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	Maybe. Kitty is forming a set of teams to scout the sectors. So if you could spare the time, it would be a great help. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bythechainsword 2012-07-09 01:49 am UTC (link)
	Absolutely. It'll keep me feeling useful. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	OOC kitty_has_claws 2012-07-05 01:10 am UTC (link)
	Congratulations! Kitty has volunteered your character to be a team leader! Asking is so overrated... cough IC post OOC post Feel free to turn this down either ICly or OOCly if you aren't comfortable with it for any reason! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bythechainsword 2012-07-05 01:11 am UTC (link)
	SURPRISE... actually no I'm pretty okay with this (Reply to this) (Parent)

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