Heinrich Jagerblitzen
D3LTA FORC3
Inver Brass
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Posted - 2013.07.12 10:46:00 -
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It seems that Mordu is operating under the assumption that cloned mercenaries simply aren't well versed enough in New Eden's history to properly scrutinize a pathetic attempt at "charity". Unfortunately, many in his target audience know that history repeats itself and see right through this stunt.
I mean, he failed to even name what he wants in return for the donated gear - the idea that he would simply reward battlefield skill for its own sake is awfully quixotic. In fact, its such a poor justification to encourage random, unfocused violence that savvy mercs are going to realize right away that there's clearly a hidden motivation to encourage everyone to go out and just kill for the sake of killing. Lets not kid ourselves - by not even offering the slightest motivation to fight in a particular place, or for a particular cause - Mordu and his organization are essentially financing rampant, senseless bloodshed.
Whether Mordu is trying to win your affection and loyalty or whether he's just out for your money and playing the long game has yet to be seen. But rest assured, the paper thin cover story behind his "challenge" isn't going to work on near as many clone soldiers as he thinks it will. Sure, some will happily check the items off the list and take the prize without question - but the soldiers that aren't fooled are going to be even less trusting of him in the future.
Next time, Mordu would be well-served to come up with a more compelling, interesting, and believable reason for cloned mercenaries to get out and fight. It disgusts me to even admit this - but at least the slaver *****-queen Jamyl had the balls to openly declare revenge on those that had betrayed her, and gave clear orders for a clear price. And the result? Those willing to take her blood money fought differently, we fought harder, and we fought for a purpose.
Ask any capsuleer - material goods hold less and less worth as you watch the world get destroyed and rebuilt a thousand times over. Time for Mordu to wake up and realize that he's going to have to adapt to awakening clone soldier consciousness if he's planning a financially successful future that revolves around doing business with our generation. |