The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
We wanted a mission patch, not a mission sash
The sentiments are fitting but they are quite long.
The sentiments are fitting but they are quite long.
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
Size 8 font I was thinking about that actually after posting, perhaps:Reliant121 wrote:We wanted a mission patch, not a mission sash
The sentiments are fitting but they are quite long.
"...as far as death is concerned, we men live in a city without walls."
"All this has happened before --"
"But it doesn't have to happen again. Not if we make up our minds to change. Take a different path. Right here, right now."
"But it doesn't have to happen again. Not if we make up our minds to change. Take a different path. Right here, right now."
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That's better. And it's delightfully vague and abstract, perfect for a fledgling Federation.
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
And the defenders thereof...Reliant121 wrote:That's better. And it's delightfully vague and abstract, perfect for a fledgling Federation.
"All this has happened before --"
"But it doesn't have to happen again. Not if we make up our minds to change. Take a different path. Right here, right now."
"But it doesn't have to happen again. Not if we make up our minds to change. Take a different path. Right here, right now."
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
So a shield as the picture/logo/icon/thingy and a motto about protecting. I was thinking the motto should be "Vallo Terra" which translates as defending Earth.
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
The aegis was the shield of Zeus but normally carried by his daughter Athene. It would probably be properly depicted as an aspis (circular shield with a rim) and bearing the image of Medusa - after Perseus killed her, Zeus affixed Medusa's head to the aegis.
For a motto, how about a classic (if ominous) sentiment from Horace: "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori."
For a motto, how about a classic (if ominous) sentiment from Horace: "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori."
I can't stand nothing dull
I got the high gloss luster
I'll massacre your ass as fast
as Bull offed Custer
I got the high gloss luster
I'll massacre your ass as fast
as Bull offed Custer
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
Just a bit too long. Can the my doctor be the second officer please? I'll take the night shift sometimes!
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
It's seven words, and three are three letters or less.alexmann wrote:Just a bit too long.
When did I get demoted?!Can the my doctor be the second officer please? I'll take the night shift sometimes!
I can't stand nothing dull
I got the high gloss luster
I'll massacre your ass as fast
as Bull offed Custer
I got the high gloss luster
I'll massacre your ass as fast
as Bull offed Custer
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
I think we can make the longer Greek fit.Mikey wrote:It's seven words, and three are three letters or less.alexmann wrote:Just a bit too long.
When did I get demoted?!Can the my doctor be the second officer please? I'll take the night shift sometimes!
T'vaaren is first officer
Harvey, Second.
Now that doesn't mean the CMO can't do bridge duty in the event when on some backwater patrol, or if the CMO is under the watchful eye of a commanding officer (i think there's precedent in Trek) but unfortunately, at least right now in the story, I can't see making the CMO part of the overall chain of command.
"All this has happened before --"
"But it doesn't have to happen again. Not if we make up our minds to change. Take a different path. Right here, right now."
"But it doesn't have to happen again. Not if we make up our minds to change. Take a different path. Right here, right now."
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
Thank you.. but as I said, it's from Horace. It's Latin (and a rather famous bit of Latin poetry.) It translates as "It is sweet and fitting [proper, appropriate] to die [give up one's life] for one's homeland."Sonic Glitch wrote:I think we can make the longer Greek fit.
I can't stand nothing dull
I got the high gloss luster
I'll massacre your ass as fast
as Bull offed Custer
I got the high gloss luster
I'll massacre your ass as fast
as Bull offed Custer
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
I have a mission patch for evaluation ready. It's probably not very good.
Also useable: http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x36 ... Patch1.jpg
Direct Link: http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x36 ... Patch1.jpg
Also useable: http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x36 ... Patch1.jpg
Direct Link: http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x36 ... Patch1.jpg
Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
That is beautiful...
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Thank you! As a reward, have a dedication plaque!stitch626 wrote:That is beautiful...
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x36 ... Plaque.jpg
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Re: The Earth/Romulan War Episode I OOC Chatter
I hate to make a criticism, because your work is beautiful... but the UFP was founded in 2161.
I can't stand nothing dull
I got the high gloss luster
I'll massacre your ass as fast
as Bull offed Custer
I got the high gloss luster
I'll massacre your ass as fast
as Bull offed Custer