Eternal Father
A dirty infidel.Darth Kyros said:
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It seems things have spiralled into craziness...
- Thread starter Teynara Jeralyr
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Akio Kahoshi
Peace through Order
We prefer a shield to protect the innocents from cultists like the sith and jedi.
Sarge Potteiger
Emotional Damage
Because you don't have your own cults, totally.
Teynara Jeralyr
Resident Sig Lord
@[member="Kassandra Distorith"] KASS! Damn, woman, long time no see! *pounces and hugs*Kassandra Distorith said:
Sarge Potteiger said:
Surely the Republic has taught you the dangers of allowing a Force User to wield power without some form of restraint placed upon it? I, for one, have little issue with fellow Force Users, but recognise the danger they can pose to civilised society if left to press their ideology upon a civilisation hardly able to resist. The Jedi did this with the Republic, spreading forth both complacency on the one hand and speaking of 'justice' on the other, as their society decayed around them, their Order trying to fix leaks in the walls while the rulers of the Republic allowed it to collapse in pursuit of their decadence and moral decline. And the Sith, destroying everything they touch, seeking to dominate purely because of their Force-given right to power.
@[member="Darth Voracitos"] Good to see you, brother, but I think I'm done with the warmongering and pursuit of power. A tired old Sith Lord like me should be allowed to retire from politics and just live as he sees fit. Besides, the Republic has you pegged as far as conquest is concerned. Seems to me like chaos really does reign these days...
Akio Kahoshi
Peace through Order
Given that the Inquisition is a non-religious military organization, no we kind of don't.Sarge Potteiger said:
Sarge Potteiger
Emotional Damage
A cult does not have to be religious.
You're cute when you think you're different just because there's no 'religion' around the Force.
A cult can by any organization with socially unacceptable practices - IE treating people like second class citizens for some reason they can't control. (See; Jews in Nazi Germany, Blacks in early United States, Force Users in Space Asia.)
You're cute when you think you're different just because there's no 'religion' around the Force.
A cult can by any organization with socially unacceptable practices - IE treating people like second class citizens for some reason they can't control. (See; Jews in Nazi Germany, Blacks in early United States, Force Users in Space Asia.)
Akio Kahoshi
Peace through Order
cult (kŭlt)
n.
1.
a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.
b. The followers of such a religion or sect.
2. A system or community of religious worship and ritual.
3. The formal means of expressing religious reverence; religious ceremony and ritual.
4. A usually nonscientific method or regimen claimed by its originator to have exclusive or exceptional power in curing a particular disease.
n.
1.
a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.
b. The followers of such a religion or sect.
2. A system or community of religious worship and ritual.
3. The formal means of expressing religious reverence; religious ceremony and ritual.
4. A usually nonscientific method or regimen claimed by its originator to have exclusive or exceptional power in curing a particular disease.
Sarge Potteiger
Emotional Damage
Still cute.
You are, again, only pulling the definitions hat suit your purposes. I can't copy/paste as easily as I am currently on my phone, but here's two more definitions you've missed.
From that Webster dictionary we all love so much, with the first few definitions going to religion -
4 : a system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator <health cults> 5 a : great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book) ; especially : such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fad
I'd imagine the devotion to the idea that Force Users need restraints whether they like it or not is a 'cult-like' practice.
You are, again, only pulling the definitions hat suit your purposes. I can't copy/paste as easily as I am currently on my phone, but here's two more definitions you've missed.
From that Webster dictionary we all love so much, with the first few definitions going to religion -
4 : a system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator <health cults> 5 a : great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book) ; especially : such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fad
I'd imagine the devotion to the idea that Force Users need restraints whether they like it or not is a 'cult-like' practice.
Sic transit gloria mundi
Don't recall Sio being treated as second class. Well, anyone who tried would not live long enough to regret it! TGE offered her a noble title. And the faction barely has 'Asians'.
Sarge Potteiger
Emotional Damage
So far as I am still aware, it's standard fare to give most force users those spinal implants to allow for remote control.
If that's changed, then I'm wrong.
If it hasn't, you're an exception.
If that's changed, then I'm wrong.
If it hasn't, you're an exception.
Teynara Jeralyr
Resident Sig Lord
As am I, for reference. Anyone trying it would probably find that I removed their spine...
Akio Kahoshi
Peace through Order
That implant was designed for use only for Inquisitors. There are also some Inquisitors that do not have it, but its the Inquisition trying to keep potentially dangerous people within their ranks on a leash. Outside the Inquisition all Force users are only required to register as a Force user, which is then filed in a classified ISB database. No different than any of the ways the U.S. government has certain people register.
Sic transit gloria mundi
Siobhan would forego filling out the registry paperwork because she's pretty publicly known as a force-user...part of the whole helping save the planet thing. 
Sarge Potteiger
Emotional Damage
Then I'm wrong, at least partially.
So it goes.
So it goes.
Verz Horak
Darjetii Kyramud
Obviously I'm amazing with the Force.
Daxton Bane
Character
welcome back my friend. Hope life is treating you well.
The Crashing Loony
yo *was Mazarr and others*
Seydon of Arda
Raquor'daan
@[member="Tirdarius"]
It is so good to see you.
It is so good to see you.
Peak Vampire™
*laughs & hugs & keeps @[member="Tirdarius"] while she's at it* It has been waaaaaay too long! Seriously...several years at least...yikes! I hope everything is well with you?Tirdarius said: