Citizens Leap to Towne’s Defense 02/05/3133
INN - Interstellar News Network
PORT HOWARD--In a move that has already polarized the citizens of Towne,
Governor Renee Oscar announced the formation of the Towne Defense Force, a
planetary militia charged with the defense of our world against invaders. Recruitment
and advertising started several weeks ago.
Legate Jonathan Jurik and leaders of the Towne Parliament joined Governor Oscar on
the steps of the Capitol building this morning, flanked by two dozen officers in the
uniform of the new Towne Defense Force. “We spent many long days and nights,”
said Governor Oscar, “debating the issue of whether our fair world needed anything
more then an organized militia. But in the end, we knew that should what happened in
Ankaa and Ozawa happen here, we must be prepared to better defend ourselves.”
Parliament President Dwight Helleckson explained further. “We came to this decision
only after a great deal of soul-searching. In the end, we realized that the closest
assistance is weeks away--too long to hold out against the aggression that seems to be
descending upon the great Republic.”
Also present was Daman Zibler, who was appointed General of the Towne Defense
Force. A decade-long Citizen of the Republic, the 62-year-old Zibler started his career
with the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns as a MechWarrior, and advanced to the
rank of Colonel before retiring and making a new life for himself and his extended
family here on Towne. Said General Zibler, “There are those who will question my
loyalty and my integrity. Make no mistake about it: I am a Citizen of The Republic.
More than that, I love Towne. I left behind a life of war for what I had hoped was the
first and last time. But I had forgotten that with liberty comes the duty to defend
freedom. The freedom, indeed the very lives, of every one of us is threatened. So
once more I put on the uniform, in your name, to protect my people.”
Zibler’s words brought a resounding cheer from the 5,000-strong crowd gathered
outside the Capitol, but not everyone was happy with this announcement. Notably
absent was Roberta Lee, chair of Parliament’s Financial Committee, as well as two
other senior members of Parliament--Cale Putin and Sarah Paymer.
In fact, all three held their own rally within Evermore Park at the same time as
Governor Oscar’s announcement. The rally was attended by several hundred vocal
supporters, many carrying signs proclaiming their opposition to the formation of the
Towne Defense Force. “The governor is falling prey to the hysteria that has fallen
upon the common man,” said Lee. “By doing so, she is doing all of Towne’s people a
disservice. This move is anathema to the lessons taught to us by Devlin Stone.”
Lee’s followers took command of Evermore Park for the rest of the afternoon,
shouting chants like “Keep peace on Towne!” and “Don’t give in--resist!” In fact, at
press time the crowd of approximately 350 remains within the park, linked in a grand
candle-lit circle of peace. Parliamentarian Putin reaffirmed his views to us just an hour
ago. “Oscar’s move flies in the face of everything we know and hold dear. By doing
this, she and her supporters are showing everyone that they have lost faith in The
Republic. The only thing that can come now is chaos.”
But their pleas have apparently fallen on deaf ears. In just four hours’ time, the Towne
Defense Force has received the names of several thousand interested applicants--
individuals who are willing to volunteer time and service to the defense of Towne.
Recruiting centers are now beginning to open in every major city. Activate the link
below to find out more about the Towne Defense Force and how to volunteer.
Towne Log
+ I did a little background checking. This Daman Zibler is a stand-up man. He
received the Davion Silver Sunburst and commanded a regiment in the Avalon
Hussars, but he gave up all that after a battle on Warlock. He brought his entire family
here and took up ranching, of all things. This isn’t some bureaucratic sycophant. He’s
the real deal. And by the look of things, he’s recruited some other quality officers to
help him out. :- Goobs86
+ Yeah, I don’t know what Lee’s deal is. In fact, I don’t know what she’s ever done
for us. How can you people in Creighton keep electing her as your representative? :-
Dolenz
+ This didn’t just happen. Oscar’s had this planned for a long time. Probably from the
beginning. She knows something she isn’t letting on. Suddenly we’ve got a military
here on Towne? And where is it? I’ve seen tri-vid taken over the past five hours, and
there’s about three hundred armed troops protecting the Capitol building and the old,
abandoned Durallex factory outside of the city. There’s something going on here. . . . :
- TangerPik
+ All of those unmarked DropShips were bringing in outside troops and weapons.
This is the next step in the seizure of power. Soon enough they will uncover the ’
Mech companies they’ve brought in and unleash their stormtrooper legions. Watch
them closely. :- FMLuder
+ I’ve got an interview with a recruiter tomorrow. Apparently, they’ll be filling more
classes of recruits this week and beginning their initial training next Friday. :- JimU
+ I think we’ll see a nice bit militia growing up here in the next month or so. There’s
plenty of people with military experience who miss the life. It’s something you never
forget. :- LtBill
INN - Interstellar News Network
PORT HOWARD--In a move that has already polarized the citizens of Towne,
Governor Renee Oscar announced the formation of the Towne Defense Force, a
planetary militia charged with the defense of our world against invaders. Recruitment
and advertising started several weeks ago.
Legate Jonathan Jurik and leaders of the Towne Parliament joined Governor Oscar on
the steps of the Capitol building this morning, flanked by two dozen officers in the
uniform of the new Towne Defense Force. “We spent many long days and nights,”
said Governor Oscar, “debating the issue of whether our fair world needed anything
more then an organized militia. But in the end, we knew that should what happened in
Ankaa and Ozawa happen here, we must be prepared to better defend ourselves.”
Parliament President Dwight Helleckson explained further. “We came to this decision
only after a great deal of soul-searching. In the end, we realized that the closest
assistance is weeks away--too long to hold out against the aggression that seems to be
descending upon the great Republic.”
Also present was Daman Zibler, who was appointed General of the Towne Defense
Force. A decade-long Citizen of the Republic, the 62-year-old Zibler started his career
with the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns as a MechWarrior, and advanced to the
rank of Colonel before retiring and making a new life for himself and his extended
family here on Towne. Said General Zibler, “There are those who will question my
loyalty and my integrity. Make no mistake about it: I am a Citizen of The Republic.
More than that, I love Towne. I left behind a life of war for what I had hoped was the
first and last time. But I had forgotten that with liberty comes the duty to defend
freedom. The freedom, indeed the very lives, of every one of us is threatened. So
once more I put on the uniform, in your name, to protect my people.”
Zibler’s words brought a resounding cheer from the 5,000-strong crowd gathered
outside the Capitol, but not everyone was happy with this announcement. Notably
absent was Roberta Lee, chair of Parliament’s Financial Committee, as well as two
other senior members of Parliament--Cale Putin and Sarah Paymer.
In fact, all three held their own rally within Evermore Park at the same time as
Governor Oscar’s announcement. The rally was attended by several hundred vocal
supporters, many carrying signs proclaiming their opposition to the formation of the
Towne Defense Force. “The governor is falling prey to the hysteria that has fallen
upon the common man,” said Lee. “By doing so, she is doing all of Towne’s people a
disservice. This move is anathema to the lessons taught to us by Devlin Stone.”
Lee’s followers took command of Evermore Park for the rest of the afternoon,
shouting chants like “Keep peace on Towne!” and “Don’t give in--resist!” In fact, at
press time the crowd of approximately 350 remains within the park, linked in a grand
candle-lit circle of peace. Parliamentarian Putin reaffirmed his views to us just an hour
ago. “Oscar’s move flies in the face of everything we know and hold dear. By doing
this, she and her supporters are showing everyone that they have lost faith in The
Republic. The only thing that can come now is chaos.”
But their pleas have apparently fallen on deaf ears. In just four hours’ time, the Towne
Defense Force has received the names of several thousand interested applicants--
individuals who are willing to volunteer time and service to the defense of Towne.
Recruiting centers are now beginning to open in every major city. Activate the link
below to find out more about the Towne Defense Force and how to volunteer.
Towne Log
+ I did a little background checking. This Daman Zibler is a stand-up man. He
received the Davion Silver Sunburst and commanded a regiment in the Avalon
Hussars, but he gave up all that after a battle on Warlock. He brought his entire family
here and took up ranching, of all things. This isn’t some bureaucratic sycophant. He’s
the real deal. And by the look of things, he’s recruited some other quality officers to
help him out. :- Goobs86
+ Yeah, I don’t know what Lee’s deal is. In fact, I don’t know what she’s ever done
for us. How can you people in Creighton keep electing her as your representative? :-
Dolenz
+ This didn’t just happen. Oscar’s had this planned for a long time. Probably from the
beginning. She knows something she isn’t letting on. Suddenly we’ve got a military
here on Towne? And where is it? I’ve seen tri-vid taken over the past five hours, and
there’s about three hundred armed troops protecting the Capitol building and the old,
abandoned Durallex factory outside of the city. There’s something going on here. . . . :
- TangerPik
+ All of those unmarked DropShips were bringing in outside troops and weapons.
This is the next step in the seizure of power. Soon enough they will uncover the ’
Mech companies they’ve brought in and unleash their stormtrooper legions. Watch
them closely. :- FMLuder
+ I’ve got an interview with a recruiter tomorrow. Apparently, they’ll be filling more
classes of recruits this week and beginning their initial training next Friday. :- JimU
+ I think we’ll see a nice bit militia growing up here in the next month or so. There’s
plenty of people with military experience who miss the life. It’s something you never
forget. :- LtBill
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