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Iron Wolf Saber
Den of Swords
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Posted - 2014.01.28 05:52:00 -
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Because to be honest Mercenary is something age old and pre-existing before us.
Eve Players get called Captains (though by nature of ship command) Capsuleer (by trade and lore is the name) Empyrean (by the Amarr)
Among those most common titles they do have a large number of derivatives and cultural references but for the game's context these are the only three used.
Enter Dust 514.
While we are soldiers of fortune, we're absolutely no different from an eve pilot on that aspect, they too get paid for their immortal services as do we.
I purpose we be named things more tangible usable and something not as confusing.
Operators - This covers a wide variety of play styles, and who is to say that dropsuits are not the only thing we suit up in? What if our MTACs are like living coffins similar to the warhammer dreadnought and starcraft dragoons. Operators are a type of highly specialized soldier but the name has yet to be widely used in eve lore on a significant level. An operator can perform such a large variety of roles on and off the field that it would not be in lore violation of being a mercenary.
Elysians and for the matching lore name calling from the Amarrians (from Geek Elysion pedion "Elysian field," where heroes and the virtuous live after death, from a pre-Gk. word of unknown origin) We been delivered from the clutches of death, and by Amarrian thinking delivered from the jaws of damnation and into a path of salvation.
So your thoughts?
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Nocturnal Soul
Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:00:00 -
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**** yea. Make it happen CCP
New born sAMARRi
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Jadek Menaheim
Xer Cloud Consortium
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:02:00 -
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Nephilim may be a fitting choice.
wiki wrote:The Nephilim /-ên+¢f+¿-îl+¬m/ were the offspring of the "sons of God" and the "daughters of men" according to Genesis 6:4; and giants who inhabited Canaan according to Numbers 13:33. A similar biblical Hebrew word with different vowel-sounds is used in Ezekiel 32:27 to refer to dead Philistine warriors.
The Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon gives the meaning of Nephilim as "giants."[1] Many suggested interpretations are based on the assumption that the word is a derivative of Hebrew verbal root n-ph-l "fall." Robert Baker Girdlestone [2] argued the word comes from the Hiphil causative stem, implying that the Nephilim are to be perceived as "those that cause others to fall down." Adam Clarke took it as passive, "fallen," "apostates." Ronald Hendel states that it is a passive form "ones who have fallen," equivalent grammatically to paqid "one who is appointed" (i.e. overseer), asir, "one who is bound," (i.e. prisoner) etc.[3][4] According to the Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon, the basic etymology of the word Nephilim is "dub[ious]," and various suggested interpretations are "all very precarious."[5]
The majority of ancient biblical versions, including the Septuagint, Theodotion, Latin Vulgate, Samaritan Targum, Targum Onkelos and Targum Neofiti, interpret the word to mean "giants."[6] Symmachus translates it as "the violent ones"[7][8][9] and Aquila's translation has been interpreted to mean either "the fallen ones"[7] or "the ones falling [upon their enemies]."[9][10]
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KAGEHOSHI Horned Wolf
Dominion of the Supreme Emperor God-King KAGEHOSHI
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:05:00 -
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Valhalleers. Warriors that died in battle go to Valhalla and life forever, we're immortal and warriors.
Gû¦Gû+Supreme emperor god-kingpÇÉKAGEH¦PSHIpÇæ// Lord of threads // Forum alt Gû¦Gû+
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Brokerib
Lone Wolves Club
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:07:00 -
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Einherjar.
The einherjar (Old Norse "single (or once) fighters") are those that have died in battle and are brought to Valhalla by valkyries
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einherjar |
Ghost Kaisar
Titans of Phoenix Legacy Rising
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:12:00 -
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Ground Pounders
Nothing says "F**K YOU!" like a direct Flaylock to the face.
Minmatar. In Rust we trust.
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Joel II X
Dah Gods O Bacon
704
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:14:00 -
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The Berry Brigade. With blueberries, raspberries, and green grapes going around, why not? It's already accepted by the public lol
But in all seriousness, while I don't mind being named a mercenary, being called an operator is kind of cool. |
Joel II X
Dah Gods O Bacon
704
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:15:00 -
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In their tongue, he is Dovahkiin. DRAGONBORN! FUS RO DAH! |
COVERT SUBTERFUGE
PSU GHOST SYNDICATE DARKSTAR ARMY
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:16:00 -
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Just call us Jiggle Wiggles and be done with it.
Subterfuge and terrorist GOD in the making
Proud Minmatar - Alt of THE GREY CARDINAL
Love the Art of War
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SponkSponkSponk
The Southern Legion The Umbra Combine
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:29:00 -
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What's wrong with 'clones'?
"Pulvis et umbra sumus. (We are but dust and shadow.)"
GÇò Horace, The Odes of Horace
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Callidus Vanus
Nova Corps Marines Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:31:00 -
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Whats wrong with Dust Bunnies?
If you are reading this then you are on the forums, leave immediately to retain your enjoyment of Dust 514.
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Iron Wolf Saber
Den of Swords
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:31:00 -
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Its already the name of a Minmatar Fighter in Eve.
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AAGMUNDR
Reliable Overwatch Inc.
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:32:00 -
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We are dust. |
Maken Tosch
Edimmu Warfighters Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:33:00 -
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Dust Bunnies - Due to game title. Planeteers - A clever word play of the original term "capsuleer" and the once-famous TV show "Captain Planet".
Dedicated Scout // Ninja Knifer
CLOSED BETA VETERAN SINCE REPLICATION BUILD
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Iron Wolf Saber
Den of Swords
12688
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:34:00 -
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SponkSponkSponk wrote:What's wrong with 'clones'?
Clones are a vastly wide term in new eden.
By clone I could mean one of the many following
Mens Roppella CEO of Ishkone Every Jovian Alive Supposively any sleeper A large number of Caldari people Some Gallente citizens Some Spies Some Dopplergangers Some Bodyguard doubles Every Capsuleer in eve online Then of course Every Dust bunny alive.
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Iron Wolf Saber
Den of Swords
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:35:00 -
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Maken Tosch wrote:Dust Bunnies - Due to game title. Planeteers - A clever word play of the original term "capsuleer" and the once-famous TV show "Captain Planet".
I believe the second name is actually trademarked/copywritten.
First name is equated to Eggheads (derogatory term)
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Asha Starwind
VEXALATION CORPORATION Partners of Industrial Service and Salvage
247
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:40:00 -
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Even though we're paid to fight we are Marines. |
Spectral Clone
Dust2Dust. Top Men.
1101
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:40:00 -
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Dustmops
Prepare for 1.8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPhISgw3I2w
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Iron Wolf Saber
Den of Swords
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:47:00 -
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Asha Starwind wrote:Even though we're paid to fight we are Marines.
there are marines already existing in eve though and we're a better breed apart (and they're almost insulted to be fighting along side us)
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Rynoceros
Rise Of Old Dudes
2265
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:48:00 -
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CCP's Victims
Natalie Portman.
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Asha Starwind
VEXALATION CORPORATION Partners of Industrial Service and Salvage
247
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Posted - 2014.01.28 06:53:00 -
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Immortals Legionnaire
stab #2.
32db Mad Bomber.
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Shiyou Hidiyoshi
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Posted - 2014.01.28 07:00:00 -
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Guinea Pigs - Yeah... do I even have to say it? Other than that, how about "The Screwed". Hm... "CCP's *******" Sounds about right. (Hey, I said it but we're all thinking it)
For those of you who think i'm being a jerk or trolling... you know not of Yoshi... If you did... you would have stopped reading this once you realized I am never serious and never not serious but sometimes happy when I'm not happy... Come on, just stop reading this **** already. What's wrong with you?
CCP is pretty cool... I think... So I hope they choose one of my suggestions.
Side Note: Who is the poor soul that reads our garbage on the forums the most? That person deserves a high-five, a cookie, and some laxatives because they are probably constipated from sitting on their *** all day reading this stuff.
Will awoky woky Rampage in PC for Chucky Cheese tokens. I finally reached 1Mil isk guys! C C P corp is a scruby corp. :P
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Lonegnr
Ikomari-Onu Enforcement Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.01.28 07:02:00 -
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Iron Wolf Saber wrote:....While we are soldiers of fortune, we're absolutely no different from an eve pilot on that aspect, they too get paid for their immortal services as do we.
You are quite different from a capsuleer; there's a reason you get paid pennies on the dollar relative to a capsuleer (probably less), lol. Though I will agree immortal status should probably grant an exclusive title a notch above mercenary.
I'd vote for anything that insinuates puppet. |
Jadek Menaheim
Xer Cloud Consortium
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Posted - 2014.01.28 07:14:00 -
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Lonegnr wrote:Iron Wolf Saber wrote:....While we are soldiers of fortune, we're absolutely no different from an eve pilot on that aspect, they too get paid for their immortal services as do we. You are quite different from a capsuleer; there's a reason you get paid pennies on the dollar relative to a capsuleer (probably less), lol. Though I will agree immortal status should probably grant an exclusive title a notch above mercenary. I'd vote for anything that insinuates puppet. Call us 'Suits.' Corporate lackeys to the almighty ISK.
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Oswald Rehnquist
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Posted - 2014.01.28 07:32:00 -
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Ceaseless or amaranthine
Below 28 dB
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Iron Wolf Saber
Den of Swords
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Posted - 2014.01.28 07:37:00 -
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amarnthine is a flower
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Sgt Kirk
Fatal Absolution Covert Intervention
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Posted - 2014.01.28 07:40:00 -
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The mighty ducks |
Lonegnr
Ikomari-Onu Enforcement Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.01.28 07:42:00 -
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Jadek Menaheim wrote:[quote=Lonegnr] Call us ' Suits.' Corporate lackeys to the almighty ISK.
I like it, mercenary gives the clone too much credit anyway. lol. |
axis alpha
Red Star. EoN.
186
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Posted - 2014.01.28 07:52:00 -
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*uckers.... We are all *uckers
The best part of waking up,
is whiskey in my cuuuuup!
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Oswald Rehnquist
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Posted - 2014.01.28 08:04:00 -
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holly is also a name of a flower but also means divine, so either the Amarr have a flower god or they have a divine god
Also naming a flower after the word "eternal" is not surprising
Below 28 dB
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