Will (TauFirewarrior)

Tbh I don’t really have a position in this debate but I find it funny how people have either accidentally revealed their homophobia or outright confirmed it. Also the argument that it’s unfair is homosexuality is roleplayed but homophobia isn’t and it’s not inclusive unless you tolerate homophobia is the shittest argument ever Lmfao. Can’t believe you literally played the “how dare you be intolerant to my intolerance!” Or bring up 21st century morals and values lol.

I decided to read this topic and replies while on the throne. So you could say this is a sh1t post.

Character Application Name: Alec Van de Graaf Age: 28 Gender: Male Description [The more you give, the more you get]: Alec is a 6’4 male with looks that can be described as well above average, he has black hair and tends to use far too much product than is considered reasonable in polite society. Typically wearing scruffy clothing that is more on the hipster end of fashion, including a long coat. His figure is lean and he would appear physically fit though more on the cardio end than being strong, with a build roughly between that of a runner and a swimmer. Backstory [The more you give, the more you get]: Alec is a native of New York City having grown up in Hell’s Kitchen during the 1990s as the neighbourhood began a revitilisation and gentrification, his family were however not forced out by the rising cost of living or bought out of their property being able to live comfortably throughout the decade. He would however experience two events that would shock and shape his childhood, one being 9/11 in 2001 and in 2002 with the murder of his mother that to this day remains unsolved. The death of his mother shaped him to take the path on becoming a paranormal investigator, due to the suspicious circumstances of his mothers death, her body found in something of a ritualistic sacrificial fashion among four others all with indescrible wounds and blows to their body which Alec believed no human was truly capable of. The body of his mother and the other victims would be cremated quickly leaving the young Alec suspicious as their family had no ties to crime, no enemies who could do this and it seemed utterly arbitrary and random. Despite his obsession he would focus on his studies and attempt to achieve high in school as to get the qualifications to be considered for a posting in the NYPD as a detective investigator and rise through the ranks quickly, that was his plan though things change. Between his studies he would often be found reading books on the supernatural, mostly pseudo-science and the likes and most who knew him believed it to be just something of an odd hobby as he chose not to reveal his theories and beliefs to friends and family. Choosing to study criminology at university he would graduate with a bachelors then renrolled in the NYPD police academy and eventually became a detective. Though after a few years he became cynical at the red tape and the lack of results he found in many of his cases, he also earned something of a bad reputation for his tendency to take on strange cases that most others wouldn’t bother touch, his supervisers wishing him to take on regular cases due to his record of success. Eventually he was offered a promotion out of detective work which he was given the option to take or leave the department, he chose the latter path. At 28 years old he opened a detective agency taking on normal cases as to pay the bills and keep him going. However he would also start taking on those out of the ordinary, supernatural and paranormal in nature and continues his reading obsession into that subject matter, delving ever deeper past books anyone could and looking for rarer tomes that he can look through and discover secrets and hopefully obtain some semblence of knowledge of what happened to his mother so long ago. Due to his previous career he has built up a network of contacts and informants in the criminal world, now he’s working private they’re more amenable to talking to him, for a price. OOC Discord: You got it.

Grand Duchy of Alamar Year 10,369 AE Production, production, money printer goes BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. The Drydens and their agents in the core continue to operate the Imperial Bureaucracy efficiently and effectively. That being said exports of Alamari Whiskey to the Core are at an all time high, all addressed to the treasury office. Expenditure and Actions 214,000 C Available 10M is gifted to the Empress. Two Heavy Cruisers are constructed in Alamari Territory. 30,000, 8M, 8NP Two Destroyers are constructed in Alamari Territory. 15,000, 4M, 4NP. Four Heavy industry buildings are constructed. 20,000, 4B One Shipyard is constructed. 10,000, 2B 5E is donated to the treasury. 100,000 Credits are used to fund yet another propaganda effort in Imperial Space, attempting to change the narrative of the Irik Force and negate the negative effects of their fleet joining the Loyalist cause. Portraying the Emperor as the superior human being in this regard. (Mod)

Grand Duchy of Alamar Year 10,368 AE The Grand Duchy found itself amidst a civil war it did not want to happen nor did it want to be a part of, with its former Senator now in charge of the Imperial Finances. House Dryden found itself on the borders and potential frontlines of the civil war and it is an unenviable position for them to be in. Thus even more rapid militarisation and industrialisation needed to occur in the Province that was the Southern Gateway into the core. Expenditure and Actions 5 Shipyards are constructed. 50,000, 10B 2 Shipyards are constructed. 20,000 4B 2 Armories are constructed. 15,000, 4B One Unit of Kataphracts are constructed. 15,000, 2E, 3M, 3AP 12 Veil Class Corvettes are laid down. 18,000, 6M, 6E, 3NP 40,000 Credits is spent on a propaganda campaign to be spread across connected Imperial Loyalist Territories.

Grand Duchy of Alamar Year 10,367 AE Rapid Militarisation is continued this year, due to the pressing need and the dire situation the Empire appears to be in the Alamari accept the stimulus and begin getting to work forming a new fleet and raising the legions needed for the coming fight. Buath was still the priority for the Grand Duke and his family as it was given to House Dryden from the Emperor himself and they would hold it if it was the last thing they did. Albert Dryden would attempt to live up to his father's name, he had more to lose than ever now, due to him now having a younger brother and sister unexpectedly, anxious about his position within the family due to his illegitimate origins. Outside of the massive Military buildup the Drydens would celebrate the birth of two new scions into their family, twins and the first legitimate children of the Grand Duke and the first children the long thought barren Grand Duchess had produced. Severus would tour the Province and meet with the local communities on each world and attempt to inspire the people, the loyalty of the Alamari to the Drydens had long since been secured and the Duke would like to see the issues that may be arising in the Province and see if his Government can resolve it or if the matters should be brought to the Senate. Expenditure and Actions Four Heavy Industry are constructed for the purpose of refining fuel, 20,000, 4B Two Heavy Industry are constructed to create additional components, 10,000, 2B An Imperial Embassy is built on Alamar. 10,000, 1B Three Freighters are constructed 7,500, 3M, 3NP A plantary shield is constructed on Alamar 30,000, 5M, 3B. 2E One Unit of Kataphract Suits are raised, 15,000,3M, 2E, 3AP Two Admirals and One General is raised. 75,000 The Grand Duke would tour his Province and seek to inspire the people with the incoming struggles to the Empire. [10,000 is spent on this tour on gifts for the people and the general parades and celebrations. Provincial Loyalty is 4.]

Grand Duchy of Alamar Year 10,366 AE With the Trial over with an unexpected favourable outcome, though welcome things can begin to return to normal in the near Core Province. A mass militarisation of the Province would now begin now that the Dryden Family controlled two Stellarchys, one of them being the still yet to be fully conquered fortress world of Bauth. A campaign is prepared by the Dryden Family in order to assist in finally finishing the siege of Bauth and integrating the planet into the Empire. Expenditure 154,500 C Available 5,000 C gifted to Oberstein Four Units of Infantry are raised, 10,000 C, 6 Metal, 4AP Two Units of Karaphrakt Suis are raised, 30,000 C, 6 Metal, 4 E Three Freighters are constructed, 7,500, 3 Metal, 3NP Three Heavy Industry are constructed across the Province, 15,000, 3B An Armory is built, 7,500, 2B An Alamarian General is recruited for the upcoming campaign to Bauth. 25,000

Grand Duchy of Alamar Year 10,365 AE The year within Dryden Space is quiet, due to the more notable leadership being in the Core this year to witness the trial of the current heir to the Stellarchy of Alamar. Orders for construction are given and carried out by the capable and loyal administrators of the Dryden Family ensuring that Alamar doesn’t fall behind even if their leadership are not present for the time being. Expenditure 104,000 Available 2 Heavy Industry Buildings are constructed. 10,000, 2B A Shipyard is constructed. 10,000, 2B Two Veil Class Corvettes are constructed in Native Shipyards, 6,000, 2M, 2E, 1NP

Guess this is a bit based and redpilled.

Grand Duchy of Alamar Year 10,364 AE “A trial? A Dryden on trial?To be honest, I never thought I’d see the day. Pretty ballsy to set up the son of a Stellarch.” Nathaniel says as he loiters around the Ducal Palace Library with Severus “I never thought they’d play that card so early but never mind that we have our own hand, I expect it's possible for my son to be found innocent but I don’t want to leave everything to chance.” the Duke responds as he pulls a book from the shelf “I’ll be heading to the core myself, you’ll be coming with me but we need to prepare something beforehand. Though we may not make it in time for the trial we must try.” “I think I get your meaning Sev, the side business should be able to provide what we need for when we get there. Even if we’re too late we can get back at them, so it's a win-win.” the aging mercenary says with a smirk. “Good, make the preparations with the customs guards, these outsiders and interlopers will come to understand why the Dryden Family has held the gateway to the Core since it was found.” finishes the conversation with the sound of his book snapping shut, turning to once more face the window and look out at his vast holdings. Expenditure 88,000 Available One Black Industry Building is constructed. 5000, 1B Two Heavy Industry Buildings are constructed. 10,000, 2B One Warehouse is constructed. 2500, 1B One Destroyer is constructed using native shipyards, mighty indeed. 7500, 2M, 2NP One Unit of Infantry is recruited. 2500, 2M, 1AP 50,000 [SECRET]

Grand Duchy of Alamar Year 10,363 AE “The snakes in the senate, I heard they’ve got to your boy.” Nathaniel would state to the Duke as the two of them oversee the repairs of the Ducal Palace on Alamar “I sent him there to learn, lessons are difficult, he’s illegitimate and needs to work to earn his place as heir. How he responds will determine his future place in this House and its future.” the Duke sternly responds to the grizzled mercenary. “A little harsh Sev, all you had to do was survive a small war in the sector and you had me and my boys, doing the jobs your Ducal Guard couldn’t.” Nate says as he lights up a pantelas cigar, smoke filling the air around the two “I agree, I need a Crimson Horizon Officer, one who isn’t as crass as you and can act as his deputy in the Core.” the Duke responds by snatching the cigar from his subordinates mouth, putting it out against the wall “Not in my presence, Nate, I disdain tobacco.” Nathaniel would look a little shocked and annoyed at his friend's action but responding to his request “I’ve got just the guy, he’s like the rest of us in my Company but he’s one of the few who got an education, fancish accent too, he’ll fit in well in the Core. I’ll even buy him a suit just so he fits in well with your boy.” finishing off with something of a sarcastic smirk, Dryden simply turning to once more look out the window and see the construction efforts “Good, good. I may have need of you if the snakes think they can come for me also, they are men without class and need to know the natural order of things.” Expenditure 165,500 Available Two Units of Infantry are raised, expending 5000 C, 4M, 2AP Two Shipyards are Constructed costing 20000C, 4B 40,000 Credits are spent to buy space on the Imperial Moon for a Private Members Club for Senators to smoke cigars, read the newspaper and mingle in a more civilized setting and out of hours from Senatorial Sessions, the only entry requirement being is sitting on the Senate and acting with manners. No parties are excluded from this Club. 100,000 C [Secret]