Just wanted to say "Wow" to everyone real quick-like: I've gotten a few brief opportunities to view your work- it's tight, folks.  Very good.  If I ever get a chance to retire I might have to package these stories up and bind 'em like books, lol- keep at 'em.

Guys, Im having trouble getting on the comp. Wont be on for the next 4-5 days

Cyleaf, your number is now up.  You have until midnight EST to post your "death".  Good luck everyone.

I'm sorry guys, Ive been grounded, I'll try to get to you guys soon.

Castor should be considered out of the fight now. He has until 10 PM EST tonight to write it up, or else I'll do it when I get home tonight. *salutes*

It's not a mistake this time - Castor, your time is up. Good job contributing to the story so far, though. If you'd like to write up your own 'death' post, you have until 11:30 PM EST tomorrow to do so. If not, I'll do it for you.

Keep helping Nazgul Squadron out by posting on the other stories this week, okay? Every little bit will help, because the competition is VERY close at this point...

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Edited because of a time confusion on my part.

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Not my fault none of the Nazguls post on their own topic, Otto...

Well, we're about to be down to the final two. It was EXTREMELY close, but the next pilot to go is Second Lieutenant Rogue.

Great job in the competition, Nazgul Five. You've got until 10:30 PM EST to post your own 'death.' You're more than welcome to continue to post on the story as usual until that point.

Keep it up, Nazguls! *salutes*

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I know I just threw you guys ANOTHER curveball in the story, but just go with up. Time's almost up, so make the most of it.

Don't take this the wrong way...but I don't really know you.

So its not much incentive. I just like to win =P

yep

I am going to be very strait-foreward here. I can't write about flying anymore. It just doesn't get my creative juices flowing like it used to.  I have had fun in the squadron side of the navy for a while but now, it just seems like I need something else. So I am resigning from Nazgul Squadron.  If there is any sort of job I could do for the VEN that doesn't involve being a fighter pilot, I would be glad to take it, but right now, I don't see me doing another story. I am sorry guys.

Also, I have retaken my job and am working...a lot. So, I can't really be active.  I have also found that Air National Guard will not take me next summer.  But Army National Guard will.  I am most likely going to basic training this upcoming summer.  I scored a 93 military career score on my ASVAB.  My mathematics percentile placed me above 98 percent of 11th grade students. So I can only thank god and hope I am medically and physically ready for my future.

I am also going to be focusing a lot more on the RDA.  What once seemed like a small thing to quench my creative thirst has grown and I think that I may build on it.  This is not a power struggle or a cry for attention, but I am going to put the RDA's organization into concrete, write up a solid set of rules and guidelines, and go to Kadann with my idea for a separate branch. I just feel like there could be something there if it were built on.

I apoligize everyone.

Ok Cas,

Its alright. I can understand about it not being fun anymore, That's one of the reasons I left before.  Maybe we could see about getting you into this Task Force Alpha of DH's.

Good luck with the National Guard. With a 93 on the ASVAB, I wonder why the Air Guard wouldn't take you.  Let us know where you get stuck going to basic. If its one of a couple certain bases, I might know some people there who were in ROTC with me in college.

But I do have one question. What is the RDA?

I'm still here guys(Rutian) but my internet is off/on and will be for a while.

Its a pirate group with many scattered bases...but it has sovereign territory in the sector(Asteroid Prime) and in the VE's closest neighboring sector which it rules completely, although many civil warring and independent planets are scattered within it.  It operates as a trading company in the VE's sector however, and is freindly to the VE because of its closeness and power, as well it's potential for trade.  Raigen is the Heir to the RDA, but is more of pawn in the entire scheme due to his split time with the VE and his young age.

I'm sorry to see you go as well, Raigen- you've always been one to suggest new territory and I certainly hope the best for you in the future and for your attempts with the RDA.  You've been a longtime member and a great person to have around- you're always welcome back, Raigen.

I'm back as well. Ready to do whatever we've got to get done.