A Bridge Zhou Far - Three Stars Rising [Concluded]

A Bridge Zhou Far

Or, Three Stars Rising<o:p></o:p>

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A journey of a thousand li starts with a single step. – Lao Tzu<o:p></o:p>

<st1:date year="1938" day="24" month="10">October 24th 1938</st1:date>

Whilst the world focuses on <st1:place>Europe</st1:place>, and the dreams of one madman, the thunder of war has already rumbled in the East for a year. This is the Second-Sino Japanese War, a conflict that would later merge with the Second World War. Japanese soldiers have swarmed out of <st1:country-region>Manchukuo</st1:country-region> into the Republic of China, capturing <st1:country-region>Peking</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region>Shanghai</st1:country-region> and <st1:country-region>Nanking</st1:country-region>, often with horrific brutality. . The actions of the People’s Extraordinary Detachment (PEXDET) will prevent <st1:country-region>Wuhan</st1:country-region> from joining that list. This particular force is under the command of Captain Subotan, who was meeting with Kuomintang forces in the town of <st1:country-region>Heihui Chen</st1:country-region> in order to launch a counter attack out of <st1:country-region><st1:country-region>Guei</st1:country-region><st1:country-region> Sui</st1:country-region><st1:country-region> Valley</st1:country-region></st1:country-region> and seize control of the Yangtze, thereby cutting off Japanese forces in <st1:country-region>Wuhan</st1:country-region>. Plans were discussed with Colonel Bei Bi, commander of the <st1:country-region>KMT</st1:country-region> forces in Heihui Chen. The Colonel noticeably stiffened when Comrade Subotan walked into the room, and he appeared to have some difficulty bowing in greeting to the Communists. Subotan made a mental note to develop a personal dislike towards him. Regardless of the relationship between the two commanders, it was agreed that the following morning, both armies would march down to confront the Japanese in battle, with the <st1:country-region>KMT</st1:country-region> artillery that were overlooking the valley they were camped in providing covering fire during the assault.<o:p></o:p>


<st1:country-region>October 25th 1938</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region>03:00</st1:country-region><st1:country-region> Central Beijing</st1:country-region> Time, Heihui Chen.<o:p></o:p>

Lan Ben Dan shivered as a wind blew through into the mouth and up the <st1:country-region><st1:country-region>Guei </st1:country-region><st1:country-region>Sui</st1:country-region><st1:country-region> Valley</st1:country-region></st1:country-region>. Watching the entrance to the town, he was responsible for making sure that the United Front troops did not receive unwelcome visitors during the middle of the night. Well, he and another Communist soldier were meant to be standing watch, along with two other <st1:country-region>KMT</st1:country-region> soldiers, but it looked like they were all too lazy to bother. He didn’t blame them. This would be the last peaceful sleep that any of them would get prior to the attack tomorrow. Heck, it could even be the last sleep they’d ever get.

Lan stamped his feet in an attempt to keep warm. His limp cigarette, clamped between tight lips and stamped with Cyrillic, glowed briefly. After a minute or so of this “exercise”, he stopped, now thoroughly toasty. But the sound of footsteps didn’t stop. A faint pattering could be heard, coming from outside the town. Lan strained his ears to make sure he wasn’t about to raise the alarm because of a goat, or that liquor he’d had earlier to keep warm. He quickly realised that it was definitely not a sheep, or mild intoxication, so he cocked his rifle and went to peer down the sights.<o:p></o:p>
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That distinctive clicking sound one hears when a bolt on a rifle is pulled back was muffled by the sound of a tank shell slamming into the hut Lan Ben Dan had stamped in, unfortunately killing him. An engine then started with a splutter that quickly levelled into a dirty snarl and a Japanese tank rolled into view. Swarms of Japanese soldiers erupted from the undergrowth like bees from a hive, and charged up to the ruins of the guardhouse. The treads of the tank ground and ripped the earth as they dragged the machine up the small hill.<o:p></o:p>
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The tank heaved up the hillock, and its front end swung through the air before smashing into the ground once the summit was reached. With Heihui Chen both defenceless and unaware of the attack, the tank’s main cannon opened fire into the city.<o:p></o:p>

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Captain Subotan stormed outside his tent to find that the town of <st1:country-region>Heihui Chen</st1:country-region> was under attack by the Japanese. An orange glow emanated from the far end of town, as did screams, cracks and low booms. His name was called, and Subotan turned around to see panicked Corporal Mei Yi Sei run up to him

“Corporal! What in the name of Lao Tzu is going on?”

“We don’t know! I have no idea how they could have found us! They must have known about this for days, as there’s no way they could have mobilised tanks if they’d just discovered us”!<o:p></o:p>

“Arggh! Where’s Colonel Bei Bi? I presume the Kuomintang is counter attacking with their artillery?”

“They’ve disappeared! They must have been wiped out in the initial attack.”

“That’s impossible; the Japanese would need air support.”

Whilst others gathered around Subotan, waiting for orders, the Corporal pulled some binoculars out of a pouch hanging from his waist and inspected the ridge where the Kuomintang artillery was raining righteous justice upon the Japanese. Or rather, should have been.

“I don’t see anything Captain. Not even any wreckage.”

“That lying bastard! He knew we were going to be attacked, and he let us take the brunt of it so he could escape. Reactionary scum!”

Before the Corporal could reply, there was a Prauff as a bullet hit Mei’s temple, and the rest of him collapsed. The others around Subotan anxiously pressed him for orders, their faces full of confusion and fear.

“The only way the Japanese could have discovered us is if they have infiltrated our unit and are hiding amongst us, sending information and reports back to their headquarters. The same goes for the Kuomintang, as they-”

An explosion not 100 metres away, engulfing some Communist partisans, cut Subotan short.

“There’s no way we can hold this town, not against artillery and heavy armour. Give the order to ‘RETREAT!’”<o:p></o:p>

The soldiers didn’t need telling twice, and the irregulars grabbed their weapons, some supplies and ran for their very survival up the valley, out of the town and into the mountains of <st1:country-region>Central China</st1:country-region>.<o:p></o:p>
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Short shouts indicated when a comrade had been unlucky enough to be picked out by a Japanese sniper. Subotan was panting for breath, and as each step became harder and harder, he fell further and further behind. A log lying between two rocks caused the Captain to stumble and fall, crashing into the earth. A Japanese soldier who was in hot pursuit noticed this, and the hail from bullets which spewed forth from his weapon made sure that Captain Subotan never got back up.

<st1:country-region>October 25th 1938</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region>04:30</st1:country-region><st1:country-region> Central Beijing</st1:country-region> Time, 4 km North West of Heihui Chen.

It had been twenty minutes since the last Chinese soldier had made it to the out and over the top of <st1:country-region><st1:country-region>Guei </st1:country-region><st1:country-region>Sui</st1:country-region><st1:country-region> Valley</st1:country-region></st1:country-region>. The ones who had huddled around in small groups, mourning friends and patriots lost, with some crying, others scouring the valley with binoculars for survivors, and the majority just staring into space.<o:p></o:p>
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Eventually, one of the latter stood up.

“That’s it, we’re the only ones left alive. Has anyone done a roll call?”<o:p></o:p>

Everyone shook their heads, and a quick head count estimated that there were about 40 men present.

“40? Out of 218? In that case, there’s no way we can complete our objectives, even if we had Nationalist support. A full scale strategic retreat is our only option. It’s what the Captain would have done, were he alive.<o:p></o:p>
And we can’t retreat back to Nationalist territory, not after what happened. They’d kill all of us, seeing as we know the truth as to why <st1:country-region>Wuhan</st1:country-region> will fall. So, it’s all the way back to Yan’an Soviet for us.”

A shudder swept through the company. They remembered the last time that Communists had had to do that, and it wasn’t pretty. Indeed, some present had even been veterans on that march; they shuddered most of all.

“Before we set out though, we need a leader. It is vital that we have strong leadership to guide us over 1,000 kilometres. So, I propose that we now elect a Chairman to lead us, and that he pick a cabal of officers, to advice and act for him.”

Nods of agreement could be seen throughout the grouping.

“However, before we set out, I must pass on to you what I heard from Captain Subotan moments before he died. He said that we must have been infiltrated by both the Kuomintang, and the Japanese. I have no idea if they are still within this company, but the risk is apparent. We may need to take action to purge our worker’s collective of Rightist influence.”

Steely stares and grim scowls met this unpleasant news, and whilst the workers were busy thinking of who might be a traitor, the soldier who had been speaking slipped back into the ranks. Due to it being very dark, nobody could recall his name, face or voice. Either way, it was clear that he didn’t want to be identified, and that his advice was sound. And as the rising sun broke through the mountains of China to glare upon the Marxists in their mountain hideout, the Communists gathered their packs, hoisted their rifles onto their backs and began their long descent, and their long march, unsure and mournful.<o:p></o:p>

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This is an election phase. The players will now vote for who they think should be Chairman. This office is one that shall be held for life. A letter of resignation is effectively a death warrant. No players will be lynched this phase. The Chairman will then pick an Officer Corps to serve him. Anyone wishing to become an Officer (But not the Deputy) must put their names forward, or be nominated by someone else.

<o:p></o:p>This phase will last for 23 hours, until 21:00 GMT+1.

Alive players: 40/40
ACIN
ArpeggiateTHIS
autolycus
AVSM
Azathoth
Beefy187
Beskar
Captain Blackadder
Chaotix
Cultured Drizzt fan
Cute Wolf
Death is yonder
Double A
GeneralHankerchief
johnhughthom
Jolt
Joooray
landlubber
M3YUZ
Methos
miotas
Nictel
Niklas
Pinman
Psychonau
Renata
Romanic
Sasaki
Seamus Fermanagh
Secura
shlin28
Sigurd
spL1tp3r50naL1ty
taka
TheFlax
Thermal Mercury
wideyedwanderer
Winston Hughes
Wishazu
Yaseikhaan
YLC

Lynched players 0/40

Killed Players 0/40
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elect: Beefy187

Townie town town!

Officul tallie!

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Beefy187 (1): Double A
Not voting: (39):ACIN
ArpeggiateTHIS
autolycus
AVSM
Azathoth
Beefy187
Beskar
Captain Blackadder
Chaotix
Cultured Drizzt fan
Cute Wolf
Death is yonder
GeneralHankerchief
johnhughthom
Jolt
Joooray
landlubber
M3YUZ
Methos
miotas
Nictel
Niklas
Pinman
Psychonau
Renata
Romanic
Sasaki
Seamus Fermanagh
Secura
shlin28
Sigurd
spL1tp3r50naL1ty
taka
TheFlax
Thermal Mercury
wideyedwanderer
Winston Hughes
Wishazu
Yaseikhaan
YLC

It's an election phase AA >_>

Fixed :beam:

Vote: Azathoth for Chairman! I'm not Japanese!

DO I LOOK JAPANESE TO YOU?

HUH? DO I?

LOOK AT MY FACE! ROOK AT IT!

:dizzy2::oops:

We do not approve of racism on the org :stare:

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However, we do on TWC. Well done!

@Azathoth

When you're electing a Chairman, use Elect:Subotan, rather than Vote:Subotan, as the latter implies you're lynching him.

Elect: Azathoth

The spirit of our fallen leader guides me with his wisdom!

Elect: ArpeggiateTHIS

FREEDOM FROM THE CONSTRAINTS OF CAPITALISM....PROLETARIAT....mumblemumble...JUSTICE....for all...

A real Chinese for Chairman!!!
Elect: AVSM

Elect: Beskar

If you've seen any of my backroom posts, I am regularly accused of being a communist. This is a perfect role for Comrade Beskar, to lead the revolutionary workers republic to glory!

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Originally Posted by Double A

Townie town town!

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Looks forward to whatever punishment the host can cook up. Elect: Niklas

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Originally Posted by Azathoth

DO I LOOK JAPANESE TO YOU?

HUH? DO I?

LOOK AT MY FACE! ROOK AT IT!

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I have visions of a Chinese Homer Simpson shaking his fist saying that.

Elect: GH

One of these days I'm actually going to get this role. :laugh4:

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[Sorry, couldn't resist - GH]

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Originally Posted by Beskar

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I doubt anyone will be able to top that. Comrade Beskar it is!

Elect: Beskar

My election as leader will ensure the defeat of the Japanese devils at Khalkin Gol a year from now!

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Oh dear, it appears as if vandals have already struck.

Elect: Beskar

Elect: Beskar

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Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief

Oh dear, it appears as if vandals have already struck.

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Unelect Beskar, Elect: General Hankerchief

I like a good joke, and "Comrade Hankerchief" has a certain ring to it :beam:

Poor GH :(

unelect: Comrade Beef Monster, elect: Comrade Hankerchief

nah, no one choose real chinese???? why??? :clown:

Workers, Heroes of the Chinese Republic. The American Capitalist Bourgeoisie dogs attempt to infilitrate our shores and spread, taking away our wealth, hard labour and pollute our minds with their descendant and dishonourable ways.

Unite, my Comrades, unite in arms, for we of the Peoples Revolution shall forge our destiny in the stars and create a new world, where all men are equal!

Know the enemy when you see it, strike a chord of fear into their hearts, fight for justice!

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nah, no one choose real chinese???? why??? :clown:

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Because AVSM is a poor candidate for such a responsible position, mostly due to his inactivity.

elect: Beskar

I do not have the support of the people. :shame:

The only other responsible choice is to Elect: Beskar!

My my, the vandals are certainly active tonight. Beskar, what say you to the charges that you are a vampire?

(remember everyone, GH can ban you.

Just kidding, you wouldn't do that? Right? Uh... right?)

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Originally Posted by Double A

(remember everyone, GH can ban you.

Just kidding, you wouldn't do that? Right? Uh... right?)

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I am sure Comrade Hankerchief would never exile a good communist proletariat. But Those evil capitalists have no place in the workers paradise!

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With Chairman Beskar leading us, how can the Revolution fail?

Elect: Chairman Beskar

Elect: Beefy

I'm not Japanese.

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He's not japanese.

Elect:Beskar

I would like to nominate myself for some lesser post. I will support as chairman whoever will allow me to give according to my abilities in that way.

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Originally Posted by autolycus

I would like to nominate myself for some lesser post. I will support as chairman whoever will allow me to give according to my abilities in that way.

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You got it.

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I would like to nominate myself for some lesser post. I will support as chairman whoever will allow me to give according to my abilities in that way.

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Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief

You got it.

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My good comrades of the revolution, what you see before you is "Comrade" Hankerchief part-taking in Bribery!

In his ruthless lust for power, he will sell the noble positions of deputy in exchange for support, regardless of their qualifications or their ability, to his attempt to lead this Revolution Backwards!

You have all witnessed the abuse and vandalism concerning the truth, which he hides behide paint of red, and most notoriously, blue of the the south. He now openly recieves bribes of support, in recipient of priority and preferential treatment for positions of power. The mark of capitalism and his desire of power has tainted, beyond recognisable, an upstanding member of the revolution, and as such, should be brought to justice.

Elect: GeneralHankerchief

Beskar's slew of posters endorsing him was the clincher. Further, I offer my services as an officer to our glorious leader. :bow:

Unelect: General Hankerchief, Elect: Beskar


Bribery is the weapon of the capitalist dog. :tongue:

Elect: General Handkerchief.
Vandalism is the sign of a true Communist!

Elect: General Handkerchief It is not bribery for him to enable me to serve according to my abilities. Rather, it is the suitable placement of people where they can best be of service.

Unelect, Elect: General Hankerchief

Beskar would not be a good leader.

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Originally Posted by autolycus

Elect: General Handkerchief It is not bribery for him to enable me to serve according to my abilities. Rather, it is the suitable placement of people where they can best be of service.

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Yes! We are bringing back the glories of our ancestors mixed with the glories of Mao! All Chineese are above the capitalist pigs and Japanese warmongerers! Comrades, unite!

It is clear that the puppet right-winged counter-revolutionaries Beskar and GH and their imperialistic propaganda are doing everything they can to buy the votes of the rightful honest masses.

I present myself as a normal man from the people, one who can lead the glorious revolution and catch the reactionary enemies of people and give them death like the capitalist pig-dogs that they are. Long live the revolution of the people!

~Comrade Jolt~

Elect: Jolt

Comrade Jolt, you make a good case, but I do not see either of our respected Comrades as capitalist swine. How would you know they are working against our Glorious People's Revolution?

ooc: Gah I can't help but imagine this all in Russia accents, I need to watch a Jackie Chan movie or somethin'

Elect: Comrade GH

Your plea has illicited my sympathy.

Political criticism is our enemies' best friend fellow comrades we must be decisive when selecting outr chairmen all who choose otherwise are clearly counter revoluntionary. Thus I say

Elect Chairman Hankerchief

For he appears to me to be a wise man who understands the needs of the people and will destory those who wish to end the glory that is maoism.

选举同志一般手帕

:bow:

Elect: Chairman Handkerchief.

For the glory of the people!

Elect: Chairman Handkerchief.

Sorry, wasn't bold.

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Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh

选举同志一般手帕

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And now I know what Chineese characters look like in BCC form.

Beskar is the finest man for this job.

He is a true communist, and he can be trusted to carry out his duty with great honor and responsibility. He will carry us all out alive, for we the common men are each just as important to the People's Nation than any man who claims false superiority. I trust him to be our leader, and indeed he was my choice straight from the beginning, before he even cast his own vote!

Elect: Beskar

How do I know these things? Well, it is simple, really. I myself am a very capable Communist. I am planning, one day, to infiltrate the capitalist pig society of United States, and to enlighten them with the knowledge of Communism! I will turn one of the strongest countries of the world into one of China's strongest allies in Communism!

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For those who don't catch the reference, I was the last surviving member of the Communist Cell in Capo III, and I managed to infiltrate ATPG the CIA Agent's reign of terror, turn one of his top doctors against him, set in motion the plan that allowed a serial killer to kill the (supposedly invincible) director, and then coordinate a union between the Communists and the last Mafia family in a last-gasp effort to take down ATPG. In the end, I failed, but I was doomed from the start due to the strong CIA faction

For this reason, I present myself as a potential officer under Beskar's leadership, provided the comrade believes I can be useful to furthering our goals.

I flat out refuse to support either candidate in this mockery of an election. It's politicized and corrupt to it's core - posters, vandalism, underhanded tactics, no base or platform for either candidate, corrupt tactics such as bribery.

AND LOOK AT ALL OF YOU.

You eat it up!

You act as if this is the best yet, and do not think, just follow. No wonder the capitalists, the imperialists, and your masters lord over you. You can all be appeased with shiny lights, fancy words, and empty promises. I am sorry but I from here on out will continue to place a vote of no confidence for either candidate - watch and see, not one of them will act in the ideology of communism, but set-up a fascist police state to lord over us.

Speak out, and you will be silenced! Move out of place, and be whipped! Ask for more, and lose all! That is what you are voting for - no change except who will rule over you.

You are helping our enemies comrade YLC but this attempt to destroy the heart of our organisation. What is it that you want from the candidates?If only we had Mao here to tell us what to do.

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Originally Posted by CB

You are helping our enemies comrade YLC but this attempt to destroy the heart of our organisation. What is it that you want from the candidates?If only we had Mao here to tell us what to do.

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You are quick to point out Beskar's flaws, YLC, but do you not have your own fair share as well?

Comrade YLC seems to be implying that he is perfect. Perhaps he should voluntarily seclude himself for a session of self-criticism?

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Originally Posted by Captain Blackadder

You are helping our enemies comrade YLC but this attempt to destroy the heart of our organisation. What is it that you want from the candidates?If only we had Mao here to tell us what to do.

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No, I am not, I want to strengthen us and follow the communist ideals, but it's nice to see a sheep with teeth instead of gums. I want clarity and openness from the Chairman, and voted in members for the officers, not lapdog appointees.

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Originally Posted by Azathoth

You are quick to point out Beskar's flaws, YLC, but do you not have your own fair share as well?

Comrade YLC seems to be implying that he is perfect. Perhaps he should voluntarily seclude himself for a session of self-criticism?

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See, this is why I am talking about! SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP. MINDLESS FOLLOWER! You immediately find cause to single out and protect Beskar! I accused both, not one! You're a follower and you show it! BOTH candidates are so far unworthy, not just Beskar. They are giving us nothing new, they do not follow the communist doctrine or even show signs of accepting it! You're electing yet another dictator for yourself!

And how dare you imply I am perfect! How dare you imply I want to be elected "Tyrant"!No one is perfect, all are susceptible to corruption, and this is why it is the proletariat, who, as a whole, should lead. Tyranny of the Many, not Tyranny of the One. All you are doing is giving your voice away, and all I am doing is refusing to do so!

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Originally Posted by YLC

No, I am not, I want to strengthen us and follow the communist ideals, but it's nice to see a sheep with teeth instead of gums. I want clarity and openness from the Chairman, and voted in members for the officers, not lapdog appointees.



See, this is why I am talking about! SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP, SHEEP. MINDLESS FOLLOWER! You immediately find cause to single out and protect Beskar! I accused both, not one! You're a follower and you show it! BOTH candidates are so far unworthy, not just Beskar. They are giving us nothing new, they do not follow the communist doctrine or even show signs of accepting it! You're electing yet another dictator for yourself!

And how dare you imply I am perfect! How dare you imply I want to be elected "Tyrant"!No one is perfect, all are susceptible to corruption, and this is why it is the proletariat, who, as a whole, should lead. Tyranny of the Many, not Tyranny of the One. All you are doing is giving your voice away, and all I am doing is refusing to do so!

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This man is dangerous. If something goes wrong, he should be shot first.

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Originally Posted by Chaotix

This man is dangerous. If something goes wrong, he should be shot first.

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I am dangerous because I do not support your self-imposed tyranny?! Is this what this entire detachment is made of?! People like you?!

I'm more of YLC follower in this case.
Person who can go against the mainstream, can"t be bad.

Unelect, Elect: YLC

I salute you comrade.

Who is better suited to lead a battered band of soldiers to safety than a renowned General?

Personally, I liked YLC's post, it was really gutsy and has clearly generated alot of discussion already, and that's never a bad thing in the early stages of a game.

However, there's one little thing that niggled at me:

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Originally Posted by YLC

I want clarity and openness from the Chairman, and voted in members for the officers, not lapdog appointees.

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The four officers are all power roles (detective, doctor, role-blocker, unknown role); by publicly electing them, you're allowing the mafia to know who has been chosen as your aides, thus painting them as a target for murder. Of course, that's if a mafia doesn't manage to infiltrate your officers to begin with.

Elect: Chairman Hankerchief

This comrade shows great promise my friends. His optimism and good humor will buy us much reprieve in these dark times!

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Originally Posted by YLC

And how dare you imply I am perfect! How dare you imply I want to be elected "Tyrant"!No one is perfect, all are susceptible to corruption, and this is why it is the proletariat, who, as a whole, should lead. Tyranny of the Many, not Tyranny of the One. All you are doing is giving your voice away, and all I am doing is refusing to do so!

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How amusing. I was merely pointing out that it is easy to cast light on the faults of others, but much less so to examine one's own. It is for that very reason that Comrade Mao, in his infinite wisdom, has taught that to actively self-reflect and self-criticize is a revolutionary's most cherished ability, and something all of us, however "human" we may be, should continuously strive to do. Until you said this I'd taken you for a somewhat misguided and arrogant yet well-meaning Communist, but now the cat's out of the bag, eh?

Why did you say Tyrant, even though nothing I said came even close to implying that? Why don't you know the basic tenets of our doctrine? So you want to be "Tyrant", eh? Is that what's brewing in your mind? Well, I just want to warn you now, whether you're a Kuomintang running dog or a riben guizhi zaogao, that your overlords will never let you be "tyrant" of anything; once you have outlived your usefulness to them, they will either dispose of you or reduce you to slavery. If you survive the righteous and indignant vengeance of the people, that is. :brood:

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You've 放出袋中猫!!!

I don't like this either.

We should apply a more randomness to the election of the chairman. It would be very bad for us, should we elect a Japanese or a nationalist as chairman.
They would want to become chairman and thereby control the pro-town effort.
I therefore suggest Secura as chairman.

Elect: Secura

@Secura
The Officers are harder to kill by both the Imperialists and any Vigilantes, thanks to them being accorded more powerful weaponry than the rest of you lot. Also, the roles will be publically known to everyone. If the Chairman wishes, I suppose he could change it so that the Officers are elected, but the default position is that the Chairman picks.

I would also like to point out that I am extremely pleased with the level of RP going on, and I hope this level is sustained. :bow:

Unelect; Elect: Beskar

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Originally Posted by Subotan

@Secura
The Officers are harder to kill by both the Imperialists and any Vigilantes, thanks to them being accorded more powerful weaponry than the rest of you lot. Also, the roles will be publically known to everyone. If the Chairman wishes, I suppose he could change it so that the Officers are elected, but the default position is that the Chairman picks.

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I had guessed that the Chairman would be a tough cookie, but hadn't pegged his officers down as being of similar stock, therefore assuming that their identities would be secret to all but one another and the Chairman, thus making the above post. Naturally, such secrecy wouldn't be required if they're inherently hard to kill themselves.

This is all the result of reading over the rules with no sleep at all... I've learned a valuable lesson today! :laugh4:

I don't mind either way how the officers are chosen; public elections would allow us to pick players according to their strengths to fulfill the power roles, but if we're going to place enough faith in someone to vote for them to be Chairman in the first place, then should we not place further trust in their wisdom and allow them to make the choices themselves.

All I'd ask is that it doesn't descend into some sort of popularity contest, really.

The Chairman is a tough cookie; he is unkillable, and can only be removed by revolt. His officers aren't as tough, but still hard nuts to crack.

Vote: ACIN

I will give you guys a hint towards my role:

I love women. Even the fat chicks.

Oh wait, that description might mean that I'm.....Methuselah!

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Originally Posted by Azathoth

How amusing. I was merely pointing out that it is easy to cast light on the faults of others, but much less so to examine one's own. It is for that very reason that Comrade Mao, in his infinite wisdom, has taught that to actively self-reflect and self-criticize is a revolutionary's most cherished ability, and something all of us, however "human" we may be, should continuously strive to do. Until you said this I'd taken you for a somewhat misguided and arrogant yet well-meaning Communist, but now the cat's out of the bag, eh?

Why did you say Tyrant, even though nothing I said came even close to implying that? Why don't you know the basic tenets of our doctrine? So you want to be "Tyrant", eh? Is that what's brewing in your mind? Well, I just want to warn you now, whether you're a Kuomintang running dog or a riben guizhi zaogao, that your overlords will never let you be "tyrant" of anything; once you have outlived your usefulness to them, they will either dispose of you or reduce you to slavery. If you survive the righteous and indignant vengeance of the people, that is. :brood:

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You've 放出袋中猫!!!

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Comrade Azathoth (OOC: That's funny some how :laugh4:), I want nothing more then equality, and if communism is that path, then so be it. I say "Tyrant" and "Dictator", because that is what our enemies are - men who would seek to gather all the power to themselves, who would control your thoughts and motives. I've lived an entire life under such men, I will do so no more! If that means opposing others amongst us, so be it - many self-proclaimed liberators became tyrants and kings themselves.

To that end, if all are in disagreeance about electing Officers, then allow us to decide when they go! If an Officer is NOT living up to his duties or the satisfaction of the proletariat, then he should be sacked and replaced, or we all lynch the Officer!

Azathoth, I was going to vote for you, but it looks like you've stepped out of the race, right?

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Originally Posted by Secura

All I'd ask is that it doesn't descend into some sort of popularity contest, really.

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[metagaming] popularity is a necessary evil in this case. It's just like you said about AVSM, he won't make a good Chairman because of his usual inactivity. The chairman and his deputies need to be trustworthy people who will follow the game actively, make the right decisions and will not miss an order. These features are closely related to popularity in the GameRoom, that's why some players sadly are disadvantaged on election day.

I'm popular. People should elect me.

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Originally Posted by ACIN

I'm popular. People should elect me.

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Who are you again?

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Originally Posted by YLC

Comrade Azathoth (OOC: That's funny some how ), I want nothing more then equality, and if communism is that path, then so be it. I say "Tyrant" and "Dictator", because that is what our enemies are - men who would seek to gather all the power to themselves, who would control your thoughts and motives. I've lived an entire life under such men, I will do so no more! If that means opposing others amongst us, so be it - many self-proclaimed liberators became tyrants and kings themselves.

To that end, if all are in disagreeance about electing Officers, then allow us to decide when they go! If an Officer is NOT living up to his duties or the satisfaction of the proletariat, then he should be sacked and replaced, or we all lynch the Officer!

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Duly noted, comrade. We will have an ideologic spar in a more opportune time and place. :beam:

Having dismissed the demagogue, Azathoth turns away with a :blank: look on his face before facing wideeyedwanderer.

Well, I am but a young and inexperienced farmer's lad, Beskar is certainly a more adept leader and strategist. Though you may vote for whomever you wish, know that I have thrown my support behind him.

Proud that the flattery had not clouded his judgement or made him feel overly proud, Azathoth moved a few yards beyond the encampment, took off his chinos, and emitted a blob of what had once been a particularly spicy bowl of lo mein. The consistency of the stuff created an uncomfortable sensation, leading Azathoth to gingerly swivel around on his ankles in a fruitless search for a suitable piece of vegetation, or a stray shred of cloth. Though most of the party turned away out of courtesy or disgust, General Hankerchief watched it all while stroking his chin. He looked like a man about to make a difficult decision

@Aza: I'm ACIN! Hi Aza! *shakes hand*

Uh, I'm in a bit of a sticky wicket. :embarassed:

Unelect; Elect: YLC.

Ultimately, a dictatorship of the proletariat must be directed by a dictatorship of one. Our glorious revolution must be guided by a fatherly leader. At least one who speaks out bravely against the potential corruption of this office will strive to resist it the longest.

Plus, the irony is simply too great to ignore.

It has just occured to me, looking through the sign up thread, that I did not elaborate on the town investigation process.

It is a variant upon GH's layer cake investigation system. On the first investigation, the resistance of a player to a particular weapon will be revealed, if they have one. The second investigation will reveal if they are susceptible to anti-Marxist propaganda, whilst the third will reveal if they are a Communist, or not.

選我, 我是一個真正的中國人!

選: taka

(Elect Taka)