Inaugural address of Emperor Spytek

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	Von: 	Spytek [mail address]
	Betreff: 	[swsim-empire] Emperor's Address
	Datum: 	30. August 1998 01:15:33 MESZ
	An: 	swsim-empire@swsim.com
	
	~The Holovid turns itself on and comes to life.  Though dusty, you can still
see the image of Emperor Spytek.  He sits in his all-too-familiar office, with
the now defunct, yet still impressive seals of the Supreme Commander of the
Imperial Army; Minister Of Defense; and Chief Of Imperial Operations.  The
latest addition is the Seal Of The Emperor Of The Galactic Empire, shining
brightly under a spotlamp.~

Imperial citizens:

As you know, I have been given command of our Empire.  With my reign comes a
new dawn in the Galactic Empire.  I have been, and continue to restructure the
functions of each Imperial office.  I have named new directors and commanding
officers, and have helped those commanders focus on their responsibilities to
the Empire, to Me, and to all of you.

After careful review of our military command structure, I have determined that
we are not currently "top heavy", but any further promotions to Admiral or
General would mean we have an Empire full of people trying to run the show.
Therefore, NO PROMOTIONS TO THE RANK OF COMMODORE OR HIGHER, OR BRIGADIER
GENERAL OR HIGHER will be allowed without my approval.  So don't bother
harassing the commanding officers for promotions to the upper levels, because
I will decide that issue.

I would like to take this opportunity to review our high command staff for
you.

Emperor Spytek
Commander In Chief
you will not get a reply to your email unless I feel a need to reply

Minister Dyvel
Minister of Protocol
[mail address]

General Of The Army Connel
Commanding Officer--Imperial Army
[mail address]

Major General Lord
Executive Officer--Imperial Army
[mail address]

Fleet Admiral Piett
Commanding Officer--Imperial Navy
[mail address]

Vice-Admiral Virgil
Executive Officer--Imperial Navy
[mail address]

General Balseraph
Commanding Officer--Emperor's Royal Guard
[mail address]

Brigadier General Triton
Commanding Officer--Imperial Special Forces
[mail address]


These people are my high command staff.  They have been granted great latitude
in the composition, organization, and supervision of their respective
branches.  They are worthy of tremendous respect.

I have also named the following section Directors:

Colonel Cob Swan
Director--Imperial Training and Assignments
[mail address] 

Brigadier General Exen Hull
Director--Covert Operations
[mail address]

Mr. Pangborn
Director--Research and Development
[mail address]

Captain PtJedi
Director--Imperial News Grid
[mail address] 

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome General Hull.  The General
joins us from a highly secret mission that has lasted quite some time.  Though
many of you may recognize that medallion on his uniform as being a Rebellion
Service Award, you should realize that I have allowed him to display it as a
symbol to his prior service.  He has also been awarded the Imperial
Meritorious Service Award.

Our weapons and ship supply should be well stocked when the sim comes back
online, and I am fully committed to acquiring new and improved technology
through our Research and Development Office.

Colonel Swan has assured me that the assignment procedure for newcomers to the
sim should be streamlined and ready when the sim comes back online.

Finally, many of you are aware that I am open to suggestions and comments.
However, I do require (as you should all know by now) a certain amount of
etiquette when in Imperial Chat rooms and faction emails.  The standing orders
on those issues are as follows:

No faction wide emails without approval of your commanding officer 
unless you are on the high command staff or hold the rank of Brigadier General
or higher or Commodore or higher.

In ICQ chat rooms, if it is an "official" Imperial Chat, (and anytime I am in
the room, unless I state otherwise), you will display your handle in terms of
rank and name.  This has been an excellent start to deflecting rebel intrusion
into the chats.

When speaking with commanding officers, you will address them as such.

The merit/demerit policy presented to me during the sim shut down has been
tentatively approved.  High Command Staff should work together and present me
with a final system for approval.  Remember, this IS the Empire, not a picnic.

Suggestions and comments should be sent to your commanding officer who will,
at their discretion, forward it to me.  This way, I can see who the original
author is and who the commanding officer is.  If you choose to send me a
comment or suggestion, you do so at your own risk.  Do not expect a reply
unless I feel the need to reply. 

AS ALWAYS, I WILL NOT ACCEPT REQUESTS FOR SHIPS OR EQUIPMENT UNLESS THE
REQUEST COMES FROM A MEMBER OF THE HIGH COMMAND.  *****+++++THE SIM IS NOT
ONLINE YET, I CAN'T ASSIGN ANYTHING TO ANYBODY NOW ANYWAY, SO DON'T EVEN THINK
OF ASKING FOR SHIPS OR EQUIPMENT FROM ME+++++*****

IMPERIAL WEB SITES  must not contain any information about troop numbers,
movements, or equipment.  When listing members of a squadron or fleet or
squad, do NOT list the vehicles of the members.  My email address, though know
to just about everyone, is not to appear on any website without my permission.

I plan to have a contest for the best Imperial Web Site.  Though a prize
hasn't been determined yet, I will do my best to make it worthwhile.

I will update you with information as I remember what it is I'm sure I've
forgotten on this update.

Hail!

Emperor Spytek
Commander In Chief
Galactic Empire