POOHEAD189

WARHAMMER 40K: THE TARSON INCURSION

Meanwhile, as the others argue...

Frokane's Mildly Politcal Hangout Thread

@mdk Yup, it's the accusations and lack of common ground that keep people from building bridges.

Frokane's Mildly Politcal Hangout Thread

Changing someones mind is a long and gradual process even it it is possible. That being said information introduced can never truly be excised.

@Penny

True.

@Fabricant451@Dynamo Frokane Now I wanna fukken play Crusader Kings 2.

Grim Galaxy: Shots and Chances

Drake looked shaken to his core. Sure, he didn't seem like this was his first time in danger. There'd be wet trousers and a whole lot more screaming on his part. But being this close to danger unnerved him greatly, and he seemed far too keen on getting away from Sayeeda and Neil just as much as the commandos, constantly looking over his shoulder on when he could perhaps slip away. When he realized that wasn't going to happen, and Sayeeda asked him the direct question, he looked to her.

"I don't know what it is exactly." A simple statement, yet the shivering fear and awe in his eyes was damn near chilling. He cleared his throat, and hesitated, choosing his next words carefully. "The...The Aelahyne once used this world for study, and experimentation." Neil turned to Drake with a raised eyebrow. "The Forerunners?" The pilot said incredulously. Almost no one called them by their true name, Aelahyne, and they had died out a long time ago.

"Why do you think Savran City was built upon a ship like that?" Drake asked with excitement, letting his words sink in. The city's ship looked somewhat human in its make, but also oddly shaped, particularly the upper reaches of the city near its engines. "Why is Savran so hot and teeming with life when it's a bit too far from its star to sustain such an environment?" He tried to gauge the reactions of the two mercs, but knew they couldn't understand it like he could.

"The Aelahyne have facilities here. Underground facilities with technology we couldn't even dream of. And I know how to get there."
@Penny

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Oh ok.

Dogs of War: Old World Mercenaries

It took three hours of near endless paddling for the three companions to make it to the mysterious shoreline, the green growing to form into an endless tree canopy an acre or two past a tanned beach full of rough and coarse sand. Luckily for them, Ivan had the fortitude of mind to pull one of the smaller sharks he had brained onto the raft so they had something to eat once they made it to shore. Cyrdic hopped off the raft once they made it to waist deep water, using his still considerable strength to help pull the mass of wood to shore.

Once they finally hauled it up, along with the shark, there was a brief pause as the fact they made it to shore filled them with euphoria. Cyrdic kissed Camilla triumphantly while Ivan kissed the ground in a similar fashion.

When the two let go of their embrace, Cyrdic knew they still needed more to live. "Ivan, go set up a camp!" Cyrdic called to him. The big man's rump was still in the air from embracing the sand, and once he lifted his head, his mustache and beard was coated in the stuff. "A vire, yhes?" He said, and scramlbed to his feet. "Tonight, ve veast my friends!" He announced, marching forward to look for firewood.

"I'll go look for water," He rasped, drying his throat by swallowing as best he could. " Here, let me see your flask. Check the beach and see if this is an island or not. Don't go too far, ok?" He told her, and the hand that was cupping her cheek let go, the soldier marching into the woods with a tired determination.

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Camilla would walk the span of the beach, and soon find the coast curving somewhat along the horizon, suggesting this was almost definitely an island. Somewhat large, but an island none the less. The sand was biting hot and full of shells, threatening to swallow the lithe courtesan turned mercenary up with each step. The forest to her left remained relatively quiet other than the rustle of the palm trees due to the wind.

It was just as soon as she noticed the curve on the island, that she also saw two things that would increase her heart rate exponentially.

In the distance, a ship was approaching the shoreline, perhaps a few miles offshore. But it was no Imperial or even Estalian/Tilean merchant vessel. It was a large sloop, and the flag that flapped and billowed in the air was black. That was not the only complication, however. For a broken dingy bobbed on the sea line, and a scarred man had washed ashore, motionless upon the lapping tide with a parchment or map in one of his gnarled hands.
@Penny

Frokane's Mildly Politcal Hangout Thread

@The Harbinger of FerocityJudging someone is against my religion. While I vehemently disagree with you, it makes me sad. And I think changing your mind is fairly impossible, so that is that.

Frokane's Mildly Politcal Hangout Thread

Can you provide me with a place where these opportunities are any better? There are several places on this world where the caste system still exists by and large. To this I add that nothing can be or ever will be perfect, but the United States and what it represents in this area is damned close, if not almost perfectly on this mark. For added salt in the wound, as far as I am concerned, anyone who disagrees with that should attempt to live wherever they think this Utopia to be.

I can agree America is a lot better than many would complain, yes. And no, things won't be perfect.

As far as I am concerned, @POOHEAD189? Yes, and that is my answer. You know my philosophy on the matter from there and why I perceive it that way; that is the context to support my understanding.

@The Harbinger of Ferocity

Well, that's all I needed. Appreciate the honesty.

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Every human life has equal value as a human being? Certainly.

@Kratesis

Noice.

Also a caveat, I haven't lived in a living room or basement in 3 years. It was just a few rough years after college ;P
I think moving a lot is my own fault tho...

Frokane's Mildly Politcal Hangout Thread

@The Harbinger of Ferocity I am not asking if you care, I'm just asking if you agree. Is it all equal for everyone. No one has said it isn't difficult for everyone. But is it equal? Just yes or no.