Long Awaited Scribe Appointments

[Cormac]

Not to be a buzzkill, but I actually do have a question for Festavo that just sprang to mind when he posted and I saw his signature, which says in part:

Dedicated Member of Raider Unity and Proud Follower of Raiderism

Are you going to have difficulty engaging in defensive operations? I mean, it's possible the Legion will want to work on a liberation with its allies -- it's happened before, in Liberal Haven -- but we also have defensive obligations, by treaty, to Balder and The East Pacific (as well as our other allies, but they have founders so we'll probably never have to defend them).

I really need to know before voting that the Scribe of War is going to be able to lead the Legion to help liberate The East Pacific if a coup happens that involves The Black Hawks, The Black Riders, etc.

[Zaolat]

Not to be a buzzkill, but I actually do have a question for Festavo that just sprang to mind when he posted and I saw his signature, which says in part:

Dedicated Member of Raider Unity and Proud Follower of Raiderism

Are you going to have difficulty engaging in defensive operations? I mean, it's possible the Legion will want to work on a liberation with its allies -- it's happened before, in Liberal Haven -- but we also have defensive obligations, by treaty, to Balder and The East Pacific (as well as our other allies, but they have founders so we'll probably never have to defend them).

I really need to know before voting that the Scribe of War is going to be able to lead the Legion to help liberate The East Pacific if a coup happens that involves The Black Hawks, The Black Riders, etc.

I don't recall if the Scribe must personally and actively do all operations on the field. If not, he can still do an operation, he just doesn't need to be on the field in that case.

[Tim Stark]

Though I'm more than confident with my choice in Festavo, still, I think Councilor Cormac's question is a more than fair one to ask, Zaolat. I'd certainly expect any Scribe of War to participate in operations, especially ones where we're working to defend our allies, or simply working with them. If they wanted an opt-out from operations, they'd be a regular member of the Legion, and not the person who volunteered and got Scribe of War.

Festavo and I certainly chatted about this briefly, if I recall correctly, so I do believe he's aware that he might have to take Defender actions if necessary.

Still, his hearing so the answer should come from him.

[Cormac]

I don't recall if the Scribe must personally and actively do all operations on the field. If not, he can still do an operation, he just doesn't need to be on the field in that case.

Basically this:

I'd certainly expect any Scribe of War to participate in operations, especially ones where we're working to defend our allies, or simply working with them. If they wanted an opt-out from operations, they'd be a regular member of the Legion, and not the person who volunteered and got Scribe of War.

When it comes time for us to defend Balder or The East Pacific, I want a Scribe of War who's going to be able to lead the Legion to do that, not sit it out because of raider unity. Now, Festavo may well be that Scribe of War but if he isn't we should keep looking. Better no Scribe of War than one who is more committed to raider unity than to this region and our allies.

[Tim Stark]

For everyone's viewing pleasure

I recently got an "anonymous" submission regarding Festavo and his time in NS that the Deshret will likely want to read.

During the time of COF Festavo was elected to High Overseer. At which point he was given numerous tasks by Rifty and was found to have completed none across this time. After complaints from Rifty there were constant complaints between the pair. Festavo never picked up work so he was expelled from the region.

He later was invited back to AoI and elected to the same position by the region. At which point yet again was unable to provide anything to the government. Did absoultly nothing and by the next election Rifty made a point of getting him not elected. Strech was elected instead.

Noble than decided to appoint him as second in command of the AoI Military. He took part in a few raids but other than that nothing of substance came forward. He was confronted by Rifty and Noble in a chat where they discussed it all. They made clear he needed to begin working and stop signing up for numerous regions military if he was unable to work in AoIs.

He than made clear that he will help here if TBR was not doing anything. After a while he made clear he wasn't helping AoI until he got promoted in TBH. Stress kept growing. Rifty had made plans of a coup of The Darwinish Coalition. It was known between Rifty, Noble and Festavo at the time.

All festavo knew was that Rifty was going to get involved in there. Rifty went about it through a nation called Hush Hush (Used Hush Hush for an attempt on a new means of raiding in St Abbaddon might I add). Hush Hush got close with the leadership. After being there a while Festavo moved into the region and became their minister of defense while at AoI. He made clear to Rifty that this was done purely to help out with the infiltration and there would be no leakage.

As Hush Hush i was discussing with all the leaders and Festavo where he announced about our raid plans. Rifty confronted him where he disagreed that it ever occured. Rifty has messages where he admmited to it and was considering leaving NS down to it being a breach of Raider Unity which could have turned to an expulsion from TBR.

He was a member of TBR, OFO, AoI, Sic and TBH all at the same time but provided little to any regions military.

As a member of Sicarius they saw the value in him. They decided to promote him only once the region had collapsed.

He has consistntly made clear that working with Defenders is a no go. He is a staunch supporter of Raider Unity and refused to take part in Anne Frank because of the fact it was a liberation and defenders were involved.

There is a clear history of him whining and the moment rifty enters a chat of him announcing publically he will not chat until Rifty leaves

I'll note that I'm very much considering this report personally, regarding the nomination, and will get back to you lads on what I think about it sometime tomorrow. If I do end up having to pick a different War Scribe, I do have some candidates lined up right behind Festavo so it'd be a very quick process for sure. As with most things, I encourage both the Deshret and the nominees in question to comment on the provided details and perhaps explain them to us better?

I'd definitely like to hear Festavo's take on this.

-Tim

[Cormac]

I would like to hear from Festavo directly as, to be honest, I trust no report that comes from AoI or people associated with it. No offense to anyone from there, but y'all seem to have a lot of personal animosity toward each other at times and I've seen fifty shades of what the fuck is going on happen before when you guys have conflicting stories.

So, I'm personally reserving judgment until we hear from Festavo and I would like to hear from people in TBR and TBH how active he's been there if they'd be willing to shed some light on that.

I would still like answers to my questions as well.

[Ainocra]

I too would like to hear Festavo's take on this.

[Bob Moran]

Maybe if he was to take a leave of absence from all other militaries, otherwise not a good idea. Too streched.

Ok active. Minor update.

[Festavo]

Lot of questions to answer...well I am on a tablet that isn't good for typing so bear with me. I will have to go through the obvious tip by Rifty shortly when I get my hands on a better device.

I will answer Cormac's question first. I sm aware of the defender ties the Legion has and i am prepared to defend when needed if that is the call of duty. I am obviously a raider, but I can flexible as War Scribe.

To answer Bob Moran, I have planned to take a leave of abscense in other organizations and i have expressed that to Tim

Thank you and i will respond later to the rest. I wanted to get some answers out as soon as possible.

[Rifty]

Lot of questions to answer...well I am on a tablet that isn't good for typing so bear with me. I will have to go through the obvious tip by Rifty shortly when I get my hands on a better device.

I will answer Cormac's question first. I sm aware of the defender ties the Legion has and i am prepared to defend when needed if that is the call of duty. I am obviously a raider, but I can flexible as War Scribe.

To answer Bob Moran, I have planned to take a leave of abscense in other organizations and i have expressed that to Tim

Thank you and i will respond later to the rest. I wanted to get some answers out as soon as possible.

Actually wasn't me hunbun <3

Had someone ask me a few questions though where I was more than happy to fill in the gaps - I put forward to TimTim that you had your citizens recruit 4 people who would have joined the legion. Other than that not going to take part in the drama. x