posted August 10, 2000 12:03 PM               

After a lengthy discussion from Moff Threeof4 we have decided to permanently close the Vast Empire's Engineering Corporation for the time being. This decision was made since the mission development should be done within the divisions to promote squad(rons) into making missions specifically about their squad(ron). In addition to that there is no real need to slice the game and develop more capitol ships since we all want to enjoy a star wars club that actively pursue's a acurate Star Wars experience. So, I urge everyone to sell off their VEEC stock since it will be discontinued permanently until such a time as there is no need for an Engineering Corporation. Again, slicing will now be decentralized into the Divisions. I will now be handling the VE's Shipyards and Factories since they still handle capitol ship and weapon development (to name just a few items)

Now you may be asking where Moff Threeof4 is going. As you all know Moff Threeof4 is not only a trusted friend but also a VE co-owner. Almost immediately an idea came to mind and after discussing it with Moff Threeof4 he jumped on the opportunity. I am seeing an ugly trend for commanders of "ALL" levels (from Squad Leaders and Flight Leaders all the way up to members of the High Council). That ugly trend is called, inactivity and poor performance (some of you are doing superb jobs. Threeof4 will make sure those that do superb jobs get rewarded for it). Therefore I've decided to create a position much like the US Navy's Operations Officer position; he will oversee ALL of the VE commanders of EVERY level in addition to his current expertise of working with GM Kadann in development of things like: VE Roster, Battle Board, etc etc. The position is not ment to be a dictator position as much as it is ment for someone to give advice on how to be an effective leader and perhaps push the commander a little bit, also to make sure the commanders that are doing great jobs get rewarded for their hard work. Moff Threeof4 will basically be making sure everything runs smoothly, help out where help is needed, and assist the commanders of every level in doing their jobs. He will also be recommending people for promotions and awards where necessary.

I can think of nobody better fit in doing this job than Moff Threeof4. Moff Threeof4 is now the Vast Empire's Operations Officer. Third in command of the Vast Empire and until we get to our new home he will be primarily stationed on the m/SSD Mustang (although in his new position he will be traveling to the other capitol ships a lot). Moff Threeof4 has also been assigned a Tie Phantom to aid him in his space travels.

Congratulations my friend Moff Threeof4. You deserve so much more than I can give...

posted August 10, 2000 09:27 PM               

Now we all get to hound you on subjects such as, "When will the new roster be out?", "Who killed Miles Archer?", etc.

posted August 11, 2000 09:05 AM               

Thanks all.