The anniversary it was today... I can't believe its been a year since the elder fleet. Seems like so much less time has passed, but I guess the days just sort of meld together on the front a constant mix of tactical and strategic superiority.

Well I participated in the Golden Fleet which went into Rens, our intelligence might have been a little off with as to how powerful the enemy non-capsuleer navy vessels are but never the less we delivered our speeches, our messages of god to the heathan system.

Rodj blake spoke first, then Admiral Grr, both speeches were heard over all the local frequences. I hope the words of a couple of our finest leaders will sink in amongst even just a few of them and our mission will not have been in vain. Every soul redeemed is two fold, another ally, and one less enemy.

Shalee came to Paradise, we talked for a littlewhile I passed on Captain Newelle's appology. The Captain she seems so stretched maybe the war is finally getting to her I don't know. I don't really want to think about it at all. After a littlewhile Lieutenant Garst came by he called Shalee over and talked about something I wasn't trying to pay too much attention figure Shalee will tell me if she feels I need to know. After they finished they called me over and we enjoyed a bottle of wine, with one of the newer ensigns in Praetoria, Jhaelee. Sort of odd... but she seems harmless enough.

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Paradise... why did I go to paradise this morning. It was quiet but that all changed Laerise came in, still nothing wrong with that we had a little bit of pleasant conversation, or at least it started pleasant enough I don't think I've had to fight harder to let her know what I thought of what she was saying.

"There is love .. and there is marriage, they do not have to be the same."

What? how can she say that.. honestly love should be the building block that paves the road to marriage not someone who just does it because it would be what helps

"I know of more than one happy arranged marriage."

Arranged marriage how can they be happy... for every one happy one there must be half a dozen if not more that at least one of the people are completely miserable. I don't even understand. how Laerise could begin to talk about this especially since her and Chase are in love. She cant even see the other side of it.

"And unlike Mitara I'm not going to suggest a marriage unless it is beneficial to your houses. There is love .. and there is marriage, they do not have to be the same."
"love and marriage do not have to correlate."

I was so frustrated by this point, I would never be in an arranged marriage, god knows my mother has tried several times. I would have sooner married a plank of wood then the 'women' if you can call the robots she choose that. Also as if we would even need her to 'suggest' that we should married if we choose too... if and when I marry it will be for love, out of love even, it will not be because "someones of a suitable background". I have made my mind up on that.

Anyway... enough ranting and raving about that. After all this 3rd shift got a little interesting I started a fleet operation with pilots from the Order of Silence again, Was Shalee, Larzah, Lyradex, and Ves, and myself. We didn't find much sadly but we did manage to jump a bellicose on a gate and took it down pretty quick. Other then that we closed a few plex's and stood down for the evening. Hopefully tomorrow will bring us more action I really wish to continue to practicing my fleet commanding, as Laerise said before we got onto the topic of marriage. "Every fleet commander is worth their weight in gold." lets hope so.



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Well, today comes with a pleasant surprise I woke to a message from Praetoria command. Generally I assume these are the days flight plans or requests for me to do something but this one was informing me that I had been selected for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. There were a lot of names on the list of promotions. Garst, Omnicide, Mitara, Laerise, Veshta. Just to name a few. All competent and devoted pilots before the empire.

Another day in the war my wallets slowly starting to feel the pinch I'll need to pull out for a few days while I build up funds again I fear. Oh well thats ok, I could probably do for a break anyway. Especially with Shalee seemingly having to take a hiatus of her own personal reasons. Will be good to catch up with some of my friends from CVA space while I make some money hunting the Sansha pirates for concord.

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Well! now the Gallente are putting there ugly faces where they don't belong, coming into Amarr of all places the blasphemy... slandering Empress Jamyl's name. Its a good thing the Caldari have already defeated them in the front.

So what happens now on the Caladri front? only time will tell I guess. Our wars still stuck in its seemingly ever lasting stalemate...

Shalee came to paradise last night looking lovely as she always seems to. We talked for a little while with Lt.Jg Omnicide, then Lt.Jg Garst came in displaying his new found wealth. Oh well good for him I guess.

I had to slip out early something came up hopefully Shalee will understand as I'm sure I'll be hearing about it today.

Another Praetorian fleet rolling through Metropolis, I could almost get used to such a thing. Ensigns Shalee Lianne, Yoblleh, and Soras Ves and myself staged yet another massive offensive push. Managing to contest many systems while earning some of the new comers some prestige within the 24th. Later on even Lt. Garst Tyrell, Condor Amarr and Commander Newelle joined us for a while. Mitara told me it was a fine run fleet, fine compliment considering I have very little experiance running fleets.

Afterwards I headed to the Utopian Dream in the hopes of having a relaxing evening, I was not disapointed. Shortly after arriving I did get an unexpected supprise Commander Newelle had decided to grace us with her presence. Was strange to see the commander when shes 'off duty' well as off duty as she gets. She took a swim in the lake, and sat and talked with Shalee for a while seemed like female bonding to me. Then she put Shalee and myself on the spot about our relationship asking if we were planning on getting married, was strange as we've only really just met but in that short time we've also been through so much.

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another day.

I'm sick and tired of it, letting the Tribal Liberation Force push into Amarrian systems slaughtering butchering innocents as they continue their war. They fight like terrorists not caring for the young, old, or the weak. They just kill out of blind hatred for the Amarr.

So today I decided its time to take the fight to them, I figured I would be going alone on this as I do so often but I was proved wrong Shalee offered her assitance. Who am I to refuse such an offer so we set off towards Metropolis the home lands of the beasts of Matar. Ensign Yoblleh joined us shortly into it as well. We spent most of our shift behind enemy lines capturing complex after complex. I only hope our efforts will not be proved in vain.

Upon my return to civilized space I decided to take a break on the UD (Utopian Dream) A vessel of massive size that serves as a retreat of sorts for pod pilots and other who have the money. Not sure if it was a mistake or not, Met Shalee and then someone... that I had hoped was long gone and I would never see again showed up. Bah! So typical of someone in his profession attempt to put someone on the spot by using guilt. I hope one day he feels the pain he brings to others....

Oh well enough of that.

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No regrets.

Everything started simple enough a slow patrol with Ensign Ves, we patrolled the in-way to the HED Constellation. Couldn't find anything we could manage by ourselves at least. Wasn't any resistance... strange for the HED Constellation. Props to Ves for following orders, I'm sure in time he'll make a wonderful addition to the Praetoria.

Speaking of orders... I managed to butcher a fleet operation with the Command Newelle the other day, Was too distracted to follow the simplest of orders. She was none to pleased. Hopefully next time I'm flying with the Commander and Ensign Yoblleh I wont have so much on my mind.

Later on I finished a patrol with Lt.Jg Omnicide Incarnate, very light spirited guy not at all as demanding as Mitara or Laerise. We managed to capture many complex's in Metropolis once again very light resistance, afterwords I needed a drink so I headed to paradise.

Shalee was there along with another patron I can't seem to remember him. I was there only a short time before I realized something wasn't right with Shalee she seemed so distant, Finally she asked me to Inis. I had a feeling there was something she wished to tell me... I agreed and followed her to our usual spot. It started off pleasant enough then she started to tell me of her past. I'm not going to make a recording of it, would be putting her at unneeded risk. Not to mention myself... I could only imagine what someone like Garst would do if they found out. Oh well it doesn't matter now, I've made my choice on it no looking back no regrets.