Back in the day when it was just the old S/D, before we merged with the Core - one of the things we used to do was go sitting in a sector and going after those people who were pirating and bountied. Once things get changed out when 4.86 comes out and Dash and Monty take over their respective sides, you might consider joining the BHG| because there will be a big difference between the house and Core at that point.
I remember there were times when the S/D would sit in California and literally make it completely safe for transports - we would have 5 or 6 fighters and bombers in a squadron and just own all pirates that came in.
(11-21-2013, 12:53 PM)Jihadjoe Wrote: Oh god... The end of days... Agmen agreed with me.
This is an idea I can obviously get on board with. I enjoy protecting the traders. I know its hard to find escorts and this method just seems to help alleviate some of their woes!
I apologize for my recent absense for duty. I have been meditating and reflecting on things - many changes coming to Sirius.
It is good to hear that we have members actively patrolling space and seeking to aid wayward travelers. PLease bear in mind the following:
We are not to engage anyone or harass anyone who is not engaging traders or miners. Sirius is a large place and all sorts of people/creatures call it home. There is a delicate balance between lawfuls/semi-lawfuls/unlawfuls/and completely hostile factions. Since we use the name Bounty Hunter - we are obligated to follow their laws and code. Within that code are we granted the authority to endeavor to complete this Templar mission. We use Bounty Hunter ships, weapons, and bases. We should ensure that we observe the delicate balance between our role and that of the other hunters. We are not to harass any unlawfuls UNLESS they are in the process of pirating a trader/miner. We are all neighbors and to create open hostility is to ensure that we the Templars will be stomped out by powers much greater than ourselves. Perhaps thru an understanding between unlawfuls and semi-lawfuls, we can successfully complete our mission and avoid death and destruction. This will not always hold true - but it is something we should strive for.
As a secondary mission, perhaps we should seek out traders who wish to trade and move cargo undr the Templar banner. To give us an expanding role we could allocate ships to Escort these Templar money-generating assets. If one gets bored of watching a patrol route, they can escort Templar traders/miners or even sign up to escort independent/corporate traders - always escort a Templar trader/miner first though!
If anyone seeks to join us as a trade/mining ship - please use the name format -
[BH-M]Templar-yournamehere (For miners)
[BH-T]Templar-yournamehere (For traders)
Seek out other on duty Templars and contact them regarding escort/protection service. You will then allocate ten percent of your profit to the Templar/Templars who aided you. Perhaps, in the future, when funds are needed, you can be our preferred lender of choice or even choose to fund the purchase of a fighting ship to expand our influence and operations. Merely a suggestion. ;)
I will be back on duty myself very soon. I need a few more days of reflection to return with sound body and mind. Thanks again to those who serve so gallantly and selflessly!
[BH]Templar-Rex_Jayden out!
(PS) to anyone out there that can make Faction banners - the Templars will be needing something soon. :nyam:
Just wanted to thank [BH]Templar-Falcon for his great braverly and fearless heart. We fought a Keeper ship killing traders in Omega 7. We met two infamous pirates in Omega 3 and came to blows only to come to a brokered peace. Perhaps when we meet again they can aid us in fights such as the one we had against the Keeper. We did what we could to keep trade flowing in the Omega3 and Omega7 sector. It was a great time and I hope to have such a good time with the other Templars. Please feel free to report here on your exploits. I had so much fun in Omega 3 and 7 that I will be patrolling there for a while. I will not be in Magellan or Cortez until further notice.
May the Templars strive to keep the peace and protect the weak!!
Changed up some things to help alleviate some confusion about the Templars vs the Bounty Hunters. Bounty Hunters do their thing, Templars do our thing-we protect and serve traders and miners. So the naming of your Templar Character is the main change. ALso - feel free to adopt the Templar name using any ship from any lawful faction - unless someone there tells you otherwise. ;)
We will see how this works out. I also just want unlawfuls to know that we are not there to always fight with you - only if we see you about to pirate somone or if you are in the act of pirating someone. Even then, just go somewhere else and lets avoid bloodshed. We are not enemies in a black and white society - its all grey where we operate. ;)
You know it may suit you better to use the IC ID. Specifically
"Can attack pirates and terrorists in self-defense, to protect another trader, to assist lawful forces or in defence of corporate bases. May also actively hunt Independent Pirate and Lane Hacker ID players. "
Also IC is not restricted to any specific house space (although Gallia is hostile).
Taken together, this means you can ride the trade lanes anywhere all day, and you are free to jump into any active pirate engagement, assist house forces in an engagement, or freely attack a ship that has a Pirate ID mounted, all without getting involved in the bounty systems.
Things have changed since the release of the 4.86 mod - so we have made changes as well. Main thing is that we are not primarily using Bounty Hunter ships or technology. Some of us have incorporated ourselves into House factions and use their House Technology. There are also so many civilian ships out there as well.
We also are watching House trade lanes as well as the space between House factions so our Area of Operations is much larger now.
I am not the leader, we have no leader, I am just a person with a cause that I think is needed and can be good for many! Hope to see more Templars out there in Sirius space!
Templar Rex Jayden
Also a big thanks to Anomander for the very nice Sig!