Hedjet and Atef Confirmations

[Cormac]

I would like to thank the Deshret in advance for considering the following Hedjet nominations. I am certain that these nominees will make a strong team to help us achieve the goals I outlined during the campaign for Pharaoh.

Vizier of the Osiris Fraternal Order: Treize Dreizehn

I'm sure the Deshret will consider Treize's history in Osiris during 2013. While I will not ask the Deshret to refrain from considering that history, I will ask all of you to consider Treize's full history in Osiris. Since establishment of the Osiris Fraternal Order, Treize Dreizehn has served as Keeper of the Deshret and has helped shape our fundamental laws. He has also served as Scribe of Ma'at (WA Affairs) since early in the OFO's history, and with dedication as Guardian of the Atef since the term of Pharaoh Joshua Ravenclaw.

Treize has the combination of experience, activity, and willingness to dedicate his WA nation to Osiris that I am looking for in a Vizier, and I have every confidence that he will be an exceptional Vice Pharaoh.

Scribe of Isis (Regional Affairs): James

James will be a new face on the Hedjet, but he has been active in the Deshret for some time now. He has expressed interest and enthusiasm in both integration and cultural matters, and in my plans for both areas. What integration and culture need more than anything at this point are activity and enthusiasm and I'm confident James will bring both to the table.

Scribe of Horus (Foreign Affairs): Treize Dreizehn

Treize has been involved in an advisory capacity in virtually every foreign affairs decision the Osiris Fraternal Order has made since formation of the first Hedjet. Our combination of strong connections with the leadership of a diversity of regions will complement each other and make a strong foreign affairs team. This is particularly true in the area of World Assembly affairs, which will be placed under the supervision of the Priesthood of Horus this term and which will become a much greater focus of our foreign policy agenda.

Scribe of Apis (Media): Zaolat

Like my previous nominee for Scribe of Apis, Zaolat will be new to the Hedjet of the Osiris Fraternal Order though by no means new to Osiris. He had expressed interest in regional media even before Jack withdrew due to time constraints, so I'm confident that Zaolat will do a fantastic job as Scribe.

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Scribe of Apis (Media): Jack Dawkins

Jack is a fresh face for a new Priesthood. Although I had been planning to make a focus on regional media a priority for some time, Jack was the first to bring the region's attention to the issue by starting a thread in the Temple of Ptah. That is the kind of initiative we should seek to reward. Like James, I'm confident that Jack will bring strong activity and enthusiasm to our regional media production and that is exactly what we'll need to build a strong foundation for Osiran media.

Scribe of Bastet (Security): Severisen Isaraider

Sev is, of course, our immediately former Pharaoh, so you're all familiar with his dedication to the Osiris Fraternal Order. His experience in security matters prior to joining the Osiris Fraternal Order make him an excellent candidate for this position. As Scribe of Bastet, he will also be handling the citizenship review process. As I noted during the campaign, he will also be closely working with the Imperial Sovereign Realms Intelligence Director, North East Somerset, and I'm sure together they will make a great team to enhance Osiran security.

Scribe of Seshat (Justice): Blaine Zeorus Montresor

Zeorus has served as Scribe of Seshat in the past and his time as Scribe was also the Priesthood's most active period. I hope to see that level of activity restored to the Priesthood of Seshat, so that our regional legal team will be prepared for legal action before the Pschent as well as providing legal advice to citizens.

Over the next few days, I will also be discussing the status of ISRA Joint Command with the Queen of Balder and with the current Joint Commander. There is every possibility that command will remain largely as it is at the moment, but without further discussing it with Queen Rachel and Commander Koth, I can't say for certain at this time.

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Finally, I would ask the Deshret to separately vote on my first nomination to the Atef, Blaine Zeorus Montresor. Zeorus has previously served on the Atef and I have every confidence in his dedication and loyalty to the Osiris Fraternal Order. I'm very pleased that Zeorus is once again willing to dedicate his WA nation to Osiris and I hope you'll agree that he will make an excellent addition to our game-side security team.

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Again, I would like to thank the Deshret in advance for considering these nominees. My nominees and I look forward to any questions you may have, and I would ask the Keeper of the Deshret to please invite Jack Dawkins to speak before the Deshret in regard to his nomination as he is not currently a Councilor of the Deshret.

[Venico]

I feel uncomfortable having Douria within an update's operation of the delegacy. Rest looks good though.

[Vaculatestar]

I see no issues here.

[Venico]

I see no issues here.

Remember when Douria said that if he got the delegacy he would get rid of the OFO? You know one of the biggest responsibilities of the Vizier? Being the back up delegate. If Cormac gets DEAT'd or for some reason CTEs, this is the guy taking the delegacy. And you don't see an issue there?

I'm sure the Deshret will consider Treize's history in Osiris during 2013.

If I recall it wasn't long ago you were fighting to get this called the Defenestration of Douria at every opportunity and now it's his "history" ? Let's call a coup what it is. When Douria handed over his nation to Gatesville, overthrew the KRO, purged the region (don't give me the "Durk did it" argument. It was Douria's nation), and went to war with Osiris. While it may be history, let's talk plainly instead of prancing around the bush delicately.

[Cormac]

I'll let Treize address these concerns, as he has made statements in the past to the effect that he would perpetrate a coup if he secured the Delegacy. He has since stated that he would not do so, and obviously if I believed that he would do so, he would not be nominated.

I will say, up front, that I will not nominate a Vizier whom I believe is untrustworthy or who is too inactive to serve as Vizier. Appointment as Vizier enhances one's chances of being elected Pharaoh, and I will not insert a virtual unknown into the position or an inactive citizen who could then use the position to bolster a campaign for Pharaoh. If the Deshret rejects Treize's nomination, I have no other nominees in mind and no further nomination for Vizier should be expected unless Councilors of the Deshret can suggest a qualified candidate with the requisite trustworthiness, experience, activity, and willingness to be WA immobile.

The only such person I could find was Treize Dreizehn. The Deshret can feel free to reject his nomination, but know in advance that I will then be expecting suggestions for an alternative and will not make another nomination in the absence of such suggestions. It's easy to reject a nominee, not so easy to find one, as Venico will know since I have repeatedly asked him for alternatives to Treize over the past two weeks or so and he has come up empty.

[Venico]

He flat out told us and warned us not to give him the delegacy. He TOLD us he'd purge. And we're going to make him back up delegate while filling his resume to become actual delegate? I don't care if we throw an inactive Vizier in there. At least they won't and haven't couped the region (unless it's Durk =P).

And if Zeorus is serious about being active again, I'd suggest him. And if he's not, then I would object to his nomination to the Atef.

[Cormac]

You're not quite understanding. You may not care if we throw an inactive Vizier in there, but I will not nominate an inactive Vizier. The only way we are getting a Vizier is if he or she is nominated by the Pharaoh.

Again, I'll let Treize address concerns in regard to past actions and statements.

Zeorus would make a fine candidate in the future, once he demonstrates his return to activity following his leave of absence and prior resignation. That time is not now.

[Venico]

So you're going to give us one option and refuse the rest eh? What about Common Sense Politics? He may be new but that didn't stop us from throwing Zyvet and Luna on the Atef. Hell he's been more active than both. Of course he'd have to be willing. Who do YOU see as active? Regardless of WA mobility. Give us a list of the people you see as active. While you're at it, give us the same list but narrowed down to people you trust. Hell, if Douria made the list the whole Deshret should be on there.

[Common-Sense Politics]

Vizier of the Osiris Fraternal Order: Treize Dreizehn

I'm sure the Deshret will consider Treize's history in Osiris during 2013. While I will not ask the Deshret to refrain from considering that history, I will ask all of you to consider Treize's full history in Osiris. Since establishment of the Osiris Fraternal Order, Treize Dreizehn has served as Keeper of the Deshret and has helped shape our fundamental laws. He has also served as Scribe of Ma'at (WA Affairs) since early in the OFO's history, and with dedication as Guardian of the Atef since the term of Pharaoh Joshua Ravenclaw.

Treize has the combination of experience, activity, and willingness to dedicate his WA nation to Osiris that I am looking for in a Vizier, and I have every confidence that he will be an exceptional Vice Pharaoh.

I realize my presence here being new, my opinion may be taken with a grain of salt and that's perfectly acceptable. I want to preface my comments by saying that I hold no ill will towards the nominee and appreciate his many contributions to this community though I can't help but echo Venico's concerns. Treize Dreizehn has a history of subversion of our security both in word and in deed. Regardless of any verbal assurance of reversal in his behavior, I find the incidents in question to be too fresh and the stakes to be too high. I would not support the nominee if he were to seek the delegacy and for that reason, I will not be responsible for confirming him to this post. Further, I find the Pharoah's tactics, while well intentioned, to be marginally offensive to this body. We're not going to be strong-armed into confirming a nominee we don't have confidence in and failure to nominate a replacement should it come to that is on Cormac, not on us.

Scribe of Isis (Regional Affairs): James

James will be a new face on the Hedjet, but he has been active in the Deshret for some time now. He has expressed interest and enthusiasm in both integration and cultural matters, and in my plans for both areas. What integration and culture need more than anything at this point are activity and enthusiasm and I'm confident James will bring both to the table.

It is my hope that James, as a new and untested member will rise to the occasion and prove himself worthy of this responsibility. This is an appropriate post for such a player. I wish him luck and plan to vote in favor of his confirmation.

Scribe of Horus (Foreign Affairs): Treize Dreizehn

Treize has been involved in an advisory capacity in virtually every foreign affairs decision the Osiris Fraternal Order has made since formation of the first Hedjet. Our combination of strong connections with the leadership of a diversity of regions will complement each other and make a strong foreign affairs team. This is particularly true in the area of World Assembly affairs, which will be placed under the supervision of the Priesthood of Horus this term and which will become a much greater focus of our foreign policy agenda.

The nominee's qualifications for this post are obviously not in doubt. For this reason, I will not contest his appointment. I will note as an engaged member of a foreign policy community abroad that placing him in such a visible position of influence, both practical and intrinsic, could create a perception of a lapse in our collective judgement and that in itself is a projection of a sort of weakness. I think the OFO has served us well in removing us from those perceptions of instability and weakness and would hate to see that strong progress stalled in any way. Perceptions count in this game. I will be abstaining here.

Scribe of Apis (Media): Jack Dawkins

Jack is a fresh face for a new Priesthood. Although I had been planning to make a focus on regional media a priority for some time, Jack was the first to bring the region's attention to the issue by starting a thread in the Temple of Ptah. That is the kind of initiative we should seek to reward. Like James, I'm confident that Jack will bring strong activity and enthusiasm to our regional media production and that is exactly what we'll need to build a strong foundation for Osiran media.

I congratulate Jack on his appointment and like James, wish him the very best as he puts his talents on display. I plan to vote in the affirmative.

Scribe of Bastet (Security): Severisen Isaraider

Sev is, of course, our immediately former Pharaoh, so you're all familiar with his dedication to the Osiris Fraternal Order. His experience in security matters prior to joining the Osiris Fraternal Order make him an excellent candidate for this position. As Scribe of Bastet, he will also be handling the citizenship review process. As I noted during the campaign, he will also be closely working with the Imperial Sovereign Realms Intelligence Director, North East Somerset, and I'm sure together they will make a great team to enhance Osiran security.

A more than apt selection. No objections and strong approval from me.

Scribe of Seshat (Justice): Blaine Zeorus Montresor

Zeorus has served as Scribe of Seshat in the past and his time as Scribe was also the Priesthood's most active period. I hope to see that level of activity restored to the Priesthood of Seshat, so that our regional legal team will be prepared for legal action before the Pschent as well as providing legal advice to citizens.

No objections.

Finally, I would ask the Deshret to separately vote on my first nomination to the Atef, Blaine Zeorus Montresor. Zeorus has previously served on the Atef and I have every confidence in his dedication and loyalty to the Osiris Fraternal Order. I'm very pleased that Zeorus is once again willing to dedicate his WA nation to Osiris and I hope you'll agree that he will make an excellent addition to our game-side security team.

No objections.

[Treize Dreizehn]

Alright. I should definitely step in here and say my piece. First of all, I really like the nominees we have so far, and I look forward to the votes on them

But on to me. Venico you feel uncomfortable with my taking the Viziership. That's a reasonable fear. I can't convince you that I'm here for the good of the region any other way than through my actions.

I'll come right out and say this, I'm 20 endorsements away from Cormac right now(who will be Delegate at the update). If you have any fear whatsoever that somehow this appointment will create some sort of threat in relation to endorsement counts, I'd point you to that number. We've maintained about 70ish endorsements on the Pharaoh for a while now. To be fair, one hopes that the continuity of Cormac's current endocount will help him reach new heights, but as of right now your fears are unjustified. If I'm trusted enough to have an Atef's endocount I'm trusted enough to have a Vizier's endocount, since they aren't very far apart in raw numbers(both are essentially one update away on a bad day from the Delegacy).

I'd like to go into a little as to why Cormac would trust me with the Viziership. During my time on the Atef, while holding a high endorsement count, I've been fully aware of numerous short leaves of absences, fully aware of the schedules(the kind you keep quiet so people don't know you're vulnerable) of the Pharaoh and the Vizier and there have been plenty of opportunities for me to do whatever dastardly things you think I might want to do. I haven't. Hell until you mentioned being wary of my being an "update away from the delegacy" I hadn't even thought about the trust that's been placed in me so far.

And that's not something anyone should be praised for. Because it's the right thing to do.

This community is my home, clearly more than any other. I've talked to Sev and Cormac about this before, and it's something I think you understand very well(as I saw it when you founded the OFO)... it isn't about what we can take from the community to enrich ourselves, it's about what we leave behind. We've disagreed on a lot Venico, and we likely will again. But I can tell you without a single shred of hesitation that I'll do the best job in the viziership that I possibly can. This community has come a long way in the past year, there is no way I'd see that progress squandered.