I've chosen to reply to your application transmission, in part to spare you the likely lecture from Klugmann along the lines of "there was never anything more than an ephemeral democratic process under the Federal Republic". That said, we do attempt to welcome a diversity of viewpoints and perspectives among us, and one need not fit the scornful stereotype of a "radical college student" to be a valued compatriot within the Bundschuh movement.
The Platform approves your application. You'll be briefed on present directives and situations, and we'll add the Ymir to both the maintenance queue and "crew wanted" classifieds. I personally suggest seeking out "CIvil Servant" as someone to work with, your background and his specializations may synergize quite effectively.
Personal History:
I enlisted in Rheinland's military as soon as I was of age. It was expected of me, as my father already had an established career there and while we never did see much eye to eye, I obliged, as no other promising civilian career paths presented themselves, especially for one brought up in military academies.
After completing basic training I spent some years stationed in the Hamburg front fighting against the Unioneers while I pursued further training in heavier craft. Truth be told, at the time I was chasing merits and qualifications that would get me moved away from the main branch so I may cut ties with my family, who had grown increasingly involved and overbearing.
When the civil war began I left Hamburg to join with the Republican effort. The things I witnessed then ... changed my outlook on many things. I found it difficult to return to normalcy after the sham of a reconciliation that followed. I saw in the Bundschuh a group worth lending my skills to, and now, in the Platform, even more so.
Skillset:
Competent flying logistics ships and snubcraft
Competent handling ground-based military hardware up to and including heavy artillery
Competent with military survival tactics and military camp routine logistics tasks
Why would you like to join The Platform?:
Because I share its beliefs and goals and have witnessed firsthand its dedication to them.
In your own words, what is your understanding of the Platform's goals and structure?:
To rid Rheinland of its imperialistic blight and of the corporations who stoke it for their own greedy desires, to uproot the structures that perpetuate mindless bloodshed so the people may finally be free. Free to associate with one another without the impositions of the wealthy or the spiteful, in a spirit of pure cooperation, as I believe the Platform does.
Do you have any prior and/or current employment or affiliations? If so, do you expect retaliation for leaving these affiliations in favor of the Bundschuh?:
I have previously served under Rheinland's military but I believe I was of far too low a rank to be targeted for retribution, and even if so, there is nothing they could take from me.
Are you submitting this application on behalf of a larger ship? (i.e Gunship, Transport, etc) If so, we will relay this same application to other assenting crew:
No.
Do you (and those you speak on behalf of) have a cardamine dependency? If so, are you/they willing to use stabiline in the event of a local cardamine shortage?:
No.
Are you interested in joining an established Cell (i.e. Gloaming Flotilla, Damnatio Memoriae) or forming another? Partisan Independence is also allowed:
Not interested in joining a cell for now.
Is there any other pertinent information you would like to add to this application?:
No.
A genuine pleasure to be able to read your application; we've seen your spaceborne efforts prior to now and are grateful for having had the privilege of receiving them. Your application is approved.
Of course while a "spirit of pure cooperation" is our aim, even I must admit that this is more an "in theory" reality even in the best of circumstances. Still, we'll send you the permissions necessary for the Platform Open Network and add your ships to the maintenance queue. Report to Bruchsal at your earliest opportunity.
Personal History: I was born a son of New Berlin. I was surrounded by protest, poverty, by greed. I joined the MND after seeing the news stories of them arresting the head of Daumann. I decided an organization that could do that, after seeing the decay in New Berlin, was one I had to join. They decided I would be better off fighting. The enemies they had in mind, were bigger monsters than even the corporations. Beings of pure evil, wielding strange weapons and fighting with abominations. I struggled with years of bitter fighting, being forced to shoot my own comrades if they simply went, "missing". I may have still yearned to end the corporations exploiting our people, but this was a war I could not afford to step away from. What I saw proved I had to keep fighting. Until the cracks began to form. The Civil War. In the madness, I ended up getting my own command. A crew and a metal coffin to throw against our own people. All we had to show for it in the end? A shedding of our principles. I kept fighting though, those, monsters, waiting to tear our people asunder, those kept my loyalty. But then our "leaders", took a step too far. They told us we were escorting a ship to end the war for good. They lied. They used a weapon, what had to be something sculpted by the monsters we were fighting. I had to leave, to find another cause to fight them, to fight for our people.
Why would you like to join The Platform?: I require a cause that will fight for Rheinland and against the so-called "Wilde". I saw your forces in the fighting and I assume you are aware of what they really are. You will allow me to fulfill my desires.
In your own words, what is your understanding of the Platform's goals and structure?: A restructuring of the Rheinland government, a relatively fragmented cell structure that prevents the compromise of the others. While I don't particularly agree with the ideology presented, I have common enemies. In this case the Platform's violent means I believe, are necessary.
Do you have any prior and/or current employment or affiliations? If so, do you expect retaliation for leaving these affiliations in favor of the Bundschuh?: My dear comrades at the MND will not be pleased with my desertion. They may respond violently.
Are you submitting this application on behalf of a larger ship? (i.e Gunship, Transport, etc) If so, we will relay this same application to other assenting crew: Negative, I had to leave my ship behind, my crew could not be fully trusted to do what needed to be done.
Do you (and those you speak on behalf of) have a cardamine dependency? If so, are you/they willing to use stabiline in the event of a local cardamine shortage?: No, I am of the full belief that filth was a vice purely of the New Berlin elite.
Are you interested in joining an established Cell (i.e. Gloaming Flotilla, Damnatio Memoriae) or forming another? Partisan Independence is also allowed: If any, I would prefer to fight with people of military or intelligence backgrounds. Some habits do not fade easily, and I would prefer more, professional fighters to work with.
Is there any other pertinent information you would like to add to this application?: Nothing that you do not already know.
You've tilted our ears to your direction quite nicely there, along with identifying that ethics and principles are far more at core of what the Platform consider worthy than just rank and paygrade, and you have clearly shown that in yourself; Your application is approved. May you act with confidence in service to the public welfare and serve justice to those who exploit the masses from their heinously spoilt towers.
Best you speak with Guy Sajer if you're looking for accommodation and some level of immediate deployment, he's recently focused on rallying the any pro-democratic forces that remain within Rheinland and we could use someone with a command history more than ever with our expanding fighting force. But do lend him a moment to speak to, I'm sure he can introduce you to all the nuances of ex-service fighters living a fulfilling life all within the underground. Not all the Bundschuh may be professional combatants when it comes to our methods of war, but they'll certainly listen to you like any recognized strategist.
Now for your history within the MND. I hope you don't mind if your services could potentially be called upon again as the Platform is seeing increased efforts at containing the horrors that seep from within. Its an undeniable frontier for the Bundschuh as a whole, so the Damnatio Memoriae may be in contact with you if the need arises.
Personal History: Raisa was born to a Stuttgart family about as average as Rheinland family can get; her father in service with the Rheinwehr, it being the main reason why the girl saw a governess more often than her own father. Quiet and staying indoors for most of the time, Raisa loved to spend time in her father's office at home where he sometimes took work off service, being in the middle line of officers in the administrative branch, it wasn't uncommon.
Drawing on her father as the only source of inspiration for further career, Raisa enlisted in the Rheinwehr and, with her dad's intervention, received an assignment under a young officer in the same department who needed a secretary but nonetheless didn't avoid receiving basic combat training, both ground and spaceborne, as well as passing physical and psychological checks. For Weissner it would've been a happy end if the breakout of Rheinland Civil War didn't mess it up for her; situated on a Federalist-leaning facility, she saw several sorties in Frankfurt in the first days of open conflict until being shot down in a skirmish and later be picked up by a Bundschuh SAR party that entered the area to recover their own. Raisa was fortunate enough to undergo treatment and remain on rest and recovery conditions until the war's conclusion. Unwilling to return to more turbulent worlds where status quo prevailed and monarchists rose to power in some twisted form of governance, Raisa flocked to her saviors, finding her niche in propagandising the new, more appealing ideas. Usually on the quiet side of temperament, she did not hesitate to speak up to prove her points she was convinced to be infallible.
Skillset:
Basic all-round ground combat course.
Advanced flight course.
Advanced small craft combat training. Token combat experience in fighter craft.
Moderate experience in military bureaucracy and office work.
Why would you like to join The Platform?: Bundschuh nursed me to health from death's door. The least how I can repay them is aid in furthering their goals. Even if my impact will be minuscule.
In your own words, what is your understanding of the Platform's goals and structure?: Platform is a cooperative of several distinct cells pursuing the goal of toppling the monarchist government, reforming it to their own vision, and choking on corporations, ending the capitalistic exploitation of common man.
Do you have any prior and/or current employment or affiliations? If so, do you expect retaliation for leaving these affiliations in favor of the Bundschuh?: No.
Are you submitting this application on behalf of a larger ship? (i.e Gunship, Transport, etc) If so, we will relay this same application to other assenting crew: No.
Do you (and those you speak on behalf of) have a cardamine dependency? If so, are you/they willing to use stabiline in the event of a local cardamine shortage?: Not dependent.
Are you interested in joining an established Cell (i.e. Gloaming Flotilla, Damnatio Memoriae) or forming another? Partisan Independence is also allowed: I would rather keep to myself. For now.
Is there any other pertinent information you would like to add to this application?: Nothing of great significance. Perhaps, my heat intolerance?...
You application for Platform association has been approved the paramilitary command, the review was met without much hassle from independent and cell representatives. Congratulations on being cleared for volunteer service, we're most appreciated you've chosen join us.
Your previous history with the federalist resistance may have been a stroke of chance, but you have battled through and held your oath of service rather than returning to the new imperial ruled normality in hopes to help those who have healed you. If you're looking for familiar compatriots within our ranks, consult Guy Sajer, current lead representative of the Broken Lance cell networked with majority of our ex-military volunteers. In the meantime we'll arrange for accomodation, amenities, supplies and healthcare to be made readily available to you. Your preference for colder climates then If you have any further requests please let us know and we'll see what we can do for you.
Although words from the wise... The hopes and aims of the Platform flows with the motives of its people, not their rulers. But we won't hinder your dissatisfaction against the corrupt states and corporations, yield and strike well with just cause.
Doctor Forlorn Hope
Cell of the Damnatio Memoriae
One may harm, but do no evil.
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