Will the NCS owner please drop me a line off list.
This talk about the quote "Damn the Pulse Torpedos! Full Thrust Now!" has me
thinking that during the NCS seccession, a battle could have been fought
somewhere with a NAC loyalist force (unofficially known as the "union" force,
led by a captain Named James Edinburgh Farragut III) opposing other NAC
vessels in the hands of the NCS (the "confederate" force). I think this might
make for an interesting scenario....:)
With this in mind, I'm interested to find out details about the seccession and
to get some good names for my seccessionist officers.
:) Tom
Besides, there is just something attractive about enterring battle with a
Rebel Yell... and flying the lovely Confederate Flag....
> Besides, there is just something attractive about entering battle
Sounds like Reynolds Consortium Security, New Pascagoula and New Roanoke,
Alarish. Enthusiastic lads. Of course, slightly counterproductive, since our
side gets to hear it in their headphones and the other side doesn't normally
hear it at all.
> and flying the lovely Confederate Flag....
You mean the Confederate Flag, or the Confederate battle standard? They're not
the same.
> Laserlight wrote:
Heh heh... I was remembering a lecture in one of my American History classes
where the professor attributed part of the Confederacy's early
success to the "Scotch-Irish" heritage of the rebel yell. Apparently,
the rebs scared the hell out of the Union troops as they came in whooping and
hollering like banchees.
> > and flying the lovely Confederate Flag....
Be careful... The stars and bars of the Confederacy is now considered by
some African-Americans to be a symbol of racism and institutionalized
slavery.
Personally, I've always prefered the old Revolutionary War Rattlesnake
Stanadard. "Don't Tread on Me."
In a message dated 11/28/99 9:36:17 PM Central Standard Time,
> laserlight@quixnet.net writes:
<< > and flying the lovely Confederate Flag.... You mean the Confederate Flag,
or the Confederate battle standard? They're not the same.
> [quoted text omitted]
Actually, do you mean the Battle Standard of the Army of Northern Virginia?
That's what most people refer to, but there were other standards, and several
Confederate flags, as well.
John
> Be careful... The stars and bars of the Confederacy is now considered
So? Just about any symbol you care to name can be misinterpreted by someone
who wants to be offended; the fact that someone has an opinion doesn't mean
that opinion is based on fact or has any value.
> Besides, there is just something attractive about entering battle
> Besides, there is just something attractive about entering battle
Hey! RCS is a professional group, with high standards. Sure, we hire rednecks
(um...enthusiastic young people). But they are highly trained; they know to
keep their traps shut and follow orders when going into combat. An occasional
incident of selective friendly fire
will ensure it, if necessary. ;-)
We couldn't hire out if we were incompetent, and we can't afford to lose
people.
'Course, if we *do* happen to identify our opponents' comm freq....
- Sam
> On Mon, 29 Nov 1999, Laserlight wrote:
> >Be careful... The stars and bars of the Confederacy is now considered
I'm sure the Union Jack is as well. Just be careful how and where you fly it.
> Laserlight wrote:
True, but righteous indignation has become a growth industry in America.
Recently there has been a flap (no pun intended) in Georgia where the
politically correct crowed has demanded they amend the state flag and remove
the stars and bars, citing the history of slavery and the KKK as a reason. All
you need is a one person with a gripe, a slow news day, and you've got recipe
for for a national controversy.
That's my political rant for the day.
*** That's my political rant for the day.
Aren't you glad I keep mine to myself?
The_Beast
Re the Rebel Yell: I said:
> Sounds like Reynolds Consortium Security, New Pascagoula and New
Chairman Sam Reynolds said:
> Hey! RCS is a professional group, with high standards.
Yeah, you'd said that, you're their boss. You don't know how they behave when
you're not around.
> An occasional incident of selective friendly fire
Just put Imperial Guards on the same freq for an exercise. Then
invite everyone to the enlisted bar afterwards. Although I suppose
you could class that as "friendly fire" too.