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Delta 749
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Posted - 2013.07.08 03:15:00 -
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I chose Caldari since they reminded me of OCP from the Robocop movies and they have the slick stylings of 80s sci fi |
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Posted - 2013.07.08 06:13:00 -
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Aero Yassavi wrote:XANDER KAG wrote: The Ammar were slavers and I'm just too much of a good guy at heart to ever condone it, even to digital avatars.
The thing about Ammarian slavery is it is different than the slavery that existed on Earth. Here we enslaved people because we needed the labor and viewed the slaves as inferior. There was never an intention to one day free them. With the Amarr, their slavery is more of a right of passage. Their ancestors dealt with hardships which formed the core beliefs their culture runs on, and in order to understand it they believe the other societies must too experience that. They do not look down upon the slaves though, in fact one of their past emperors made it law to treat the slaves with the utmost respect. They truly believe what they are doing is a good service to them, and they fully intend to free them after their passage is complete and welcome them as equals among their society.
Kind of sounds like an abusive relationship "I only hit you because I love you" |
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Posted - 2013.07.08 06:21:00 -
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True Adamance wrote:Delta 749 wrote:Aero Yassavi wrote:XANDER KAG wrote: The Ammar were slavers and I'm just too much of a good guy at heart to ever condone it, even to digital avatars.
The thing about Ammarian slavery is it is different than the slavery that existed on Earth. Here we enslaved people because we needed the labor and viewed the slaves as inferior. There was never an intention to one day free them. With the Amarr, their slavery is more of a right of passage. Their ancestors dealt with hardships which formed the core beliefs their culture runs on, and in order to understand it they believe the other societies must too experience that. They do not look down upon the slaves though, in fact one of their past emperors made it law to treat the slaves with the utmost respect. They truly believe what they are doing is a good service to them, and they fully intend to free them after their passage is complete and welcome them as equals among their society. Kind of sounds like an abusive relationship "I only hit you because I love you" Expect we don't hit slaves..... as he said.
Well I didnt mean that literally, just the sentiment behind certain types of abusive relationships and enslaving people for their betterment seems similar to me |
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Posted - 2013.07.08 10:26:00 -
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So Ive been reading a bit more lore and some responses in this thread and the Gallente just sound so damn self righteous all the time and dont even have a religion like the Amarr as an excuse for it |
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Posted - 2013.07.08 12:30:00 -
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KingBlade82 wrote:Gallente feels American and im American sooooo :P plus I think they seem more heroic than others and I like being a good guy
How so? Caldari seems more american than the others if you want to go that way Breaking free from a larger empire, having said empire respond with force, defeating said empire and establishing their homeland once again
I mean the 4th of July was even a few days ago, how can you not draw parallels between Caldari and American history Even our rampant capitalism with corporations holding sway matches and the whole work hard and establish yourself based on merit is just a repacking of the American Dream spiel |
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Posted - 2013.07.09 00:45:00 -
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Knightshade Belladonna wrote:The Gallenteans. Self-righteous, meddling, pompous and tiresome, or virile liberalists and defenders of the free world. Love them or hate them, you simply can't ignore them. Everybody has an opinion on the Gallente Federation, it all depends from which side of the table you view them. For many, it is the Promised Land, where any dream can become a reality. Descendants of Tau Ceti Frenchmen, the Gallenteans remain strong believers in free will and human rights, despite numerous setbacks in their long history.
It has been said that, once you have seen the Crystal Boulevard in Caille you've seen it all. True, the view is spectacular, but if there's one thing you can never see in its entirety, that is the Gallente Federation. You may travel its length and breadth, marvel at the Sunspiral on Troux, climb the Akat Mountains on tropical Intaki or thrill to the Mendre dancers on Sovicou. Wherever you go, you will always see something new and exciting, even when you visit the same place again. Gallente society is in a constant state of flux, vigorous, vibrant and progressive.
A Senator debates some issues in the Federal Senate.
Few societies display such stark contrasts. Many of the wealthiest people in the world are Gallenteans, creating a constant demand for luxury goods. At the same time, the ranks of the poor number millions, because while the liberal market-driven economy and individual freedom may allow everybody the chance to advance to the top, they make it just as easy to plummet to the very bottom of the social ladder.
In the world of EVE, the Gallentean are the kings of entertainment, mass-producing everything from cheap ****-flicks to elaborate stage-shows for an ever-hungry public. They boast the most elaborate luxury space yachts, and the most glittering hotel reservoirs. Anything your mind or body could ever crave, the Gallenteans have plenty of it.
The Gallenteans are not alone in their Federation, whose boundaries are home to pockets of residents, varying in size and representing all the other races of EVE, most of whom left their own empires due to political or ideological differences, or simply in search of peace and prosperity. In addition to these there are two human races, the Intakis and the Mannars, both of whom the Gallenteans found while exploring and expanding their empire. Both were at a very primitive level when the Gallenteans found them, but since coming under the protection and guidance of the Gallenteans, both races have flourished and are today a full-fledged members of the Federation.
The Caldari were initially part of the Federation but deep-seated differences and mutual animosity between them and the Gallenteans drove them out to found their own empire. For a time, the two empires warred against each other, but as neither could gain sufficient advantage to claim victory, peace was settled in the end.
TLDR: they are the equivalent of America in a way and i am a proud american most days
Sounds like the British Empire to me |
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Posted - 2013.07.09 02:49:00 -
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Knightshade Belladonna wrote:Delta 749 wrote:Knightshade Belladonna wrote:The Gallenteans. Self-righteous, meddling, pompous and tiresome, or virile liberalists and defenders of the free world. Love them or hate them, you simply can't ignore them. Everybody has an opinion on the Gallente Federation, it all depends from which side of the table you view them. For many, it is the Promised Land, where any dream can become a reality. Descendants of Tau Ceti Frenchmen, the Gallenteans remain strong believers in free will and human rights, despite numerous setbacks in their long history.
It has been said that, once you have seen the Crystal Boulevard in Caille you've seen it all. True, the view is spectacular, but if there's one thing you can never see in its entirety, that is the Gallente Federation. You may travel its length and breadth, marvel at the Sunspiral on Troux, climb the Akat Mountains on tropical Intaki or thrill to the Mendre dancers on Sovicou. Wherever you go, you will always see something new and exciting, even when you visit the same place again. Gallente society is in a constant state of flux, vigorous, vibrant and progressive.
A Senator debates some issues in the Federal Senate.
Few societies display such stark contrasts. Many of the wealthiest people in the world are Gallenteans, creating a constant demand for luxury goods. At the same time, the ranks of the poor number millions, because while the liberal market-driven economy and individual freedom may allow everybody the chance to advance to the top, they make it just as easy to plummet to the very bottom of the social ladder.
In the world of EVE, the Gallentean are the kings of entertainment, mass-producing everything from cheap ****-flicks to elaborate stage-shows for an ever-hungry public. They boast the most elaborate luxury space yachts, and the most glittering hotel reservoirs. Anything your mind or body could ever crave, the Gallenteans have plenty of it.
The Gallenteans are not alone in their Federation, whose boundaries are home to pockets of residents, varying in size and representing all the other races of EVE, most of whom left their own empires due to political or ideological differences, or simply in search of peace and prosperity. In addition to these there are two human races, the Intakis and the Mannars, both of whom the Gallenteans found while exploring and expanding their empire. Both were at a very primitive level when the Gallenteans found them, but since coming under the protection and guidance of the Gallenteans, both races have flourished and are today a full-fledged members of the Federation.
The Caldari were initially part of the Federation but deep-seated differences and mutual animosity between them and the Gallenteans drove them out to found their own empire. For a time, the two empires warred against each other, but as neither could gain sufficient advantage to claim victory, peace was settled in the end.
TLDR: they are the equivalent of America in a way and i am a proud american most days Sounds like the British Empire to me Really?
Massive empire, constant demand for luxury goods with a huge rich poor gap, self righteous meddling, pompous and tiresome Various cultures either joined or annexed, one of them rebelling and founding their own empire Sounds close to me although not 100% but to be fair none of the other empires are 100% examples of something else
For instance while the Caldari represent shades of colonial america with modern day corporate american stylings there are japanese influences such as the emphasis on duty and discipline |
Delta 749
Kestrel Reconnaissance
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Posted - 2013.07.09 12:52:00 -
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True Adamance wrote:Eris Ernaga wrote:Rynoceros wrote:All I know of them is what was on the character creation screen. The Gallente seemed like the most technologically advanced without being imperialistic scum. Caldaris feel/look like Master Chief wannabes. Amarr would be far less numerous without Heavies. Minmatar should be more beastly. More speed, stamina, heavy armor plating, etc.
I don't recall anything about all races being united by the color yellow.
Amarr are religious and the largest race they are big conqueors don't get in their way Minmitar are the smallest and were slaves to the Amarr they want to rise ;) Caldari had been conquered by the Gallente far in the past but now are a large mega corporation and military faction Gallente stand for peace and **** but are a bunch of ass holes none the less I love them. Remember Caldari Prime? Well said, unbiased relatively speaking.... and technically it was the Caldari who started the whole shooting match in Lumaire....it was just the Gallente who sunk that titan killing millions and forever affecting the ecology of the planet....
Gallente, freedom for everyone Even if it means freeing you from this mortal coil |
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