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[hohnkai]

[On the 17th, Captain Thán sends out a text message addressing all Moirans.]

The environment on the ship has been extremely hostile, more than what's typical for us, and that has to stop. The punishment system was put into play to discourage these kinds of actions, but there have been more after its installation.

This means that things are going to change, beginning with the treatment of other crew members.

As your captains, we don't wish to force anyone to do anything, and we'd prefer that everyone learn to live and work together to achieve our common goal, but that idle behavior we've adopted is now over. All of us are extremely displeased.

We're going to start with reworking the punishment system. This will mean the creation of new positions (arresting officers, mediation officers, etc.), and the implementation of new rules.

Please state your suggestions, thoughts, and offer yourself as candidates for the new roles.

[Messages will come from all the captains.]

Comments

Private

[hohnkai]

Elizabeth.

We hadn't considered creating a council, but that's something we will discuss thoroughly. I've been approached by multiple crew members, and have learned that they believe that there is something akin to prejudice against those of non-human origin happening on the Moira. Us, your captains, are not of human origin. There are not as many humans on board as crew seem to think. We won't tolerate that kind of behavior any longer.

However, there is paranoia and crew are acting out. It has to be stopped.

We're already aware of your skills, so we take your offer as a go between and hold it in the highest regard. Are here any others you would recommend?

Private

[tearmeanewone]

I imagine they think I'm as human as they come too... Maybe they thought the same about Clark. I will say, it is frustrating to watch these kinds of lines start to be drawn, when it's much more complicated than it appears.

I understand the hesitation that some crew are expressing over putting some members on policing duty-- however no society that I'm aware of is self-policing. Members of the community have to settle disputes, keep violent parties apart, and defend people who can't defend themselves. Suggesting we not enact such a system would suggest that what is happening now is a utopian society free from conflict. What we actually have is the opposite. As much as we may try to debate this, there are only two options: have a policing system, or have none. Both have consequences-- which are we going to choose to live with? Potential for abuse, or certainty of unchecked violence?

There is never a good answer to these situations. The crew thinks there is, but when prompted for it, they won't be able to produce it. There is no perfect solution, but this is better than just hoping no one starts killing each other in the halls.

Private

[hohnkai]

I'd, as well as the other captains, like to keep the lines from being drawn at all. We won't be separated by something as limiting as that. It doesn't matter if you are human or that I am not, or that there are other species or inorganics on this ship. We have to find a way to function together.

I think we need to find people that the majority trust to be in those positions. Crew with the right characteristics to have that kind of responsibility. That is the issue, Elizabeth. We did nothing and people killed one another. We put a system together, and it still happened. Something has to be done.

At least the system will stop some from creating problems. It's not the perfect solution, because there is none, but it's better than nothing.

Private

[tearmeanewone]

It's an admirable notion, but I don't know that it's possible. I believe it's possible for us to function together, yes, but people have been finding ways to divide themselves for millennia. I don't know that we'll be the exception to that rule.

I agree, something has to be done, you're preaching to the choir in my case. What I'm saying, and what's probably patently obvious now, is that other crewmembers will vehemently disagree that this course of action is the best. But given my position, I can't exactly arch my eyebrow and ask them if they have a better idea. I think that even if the crew objects, we should implement some sort of policing force. It's certainly better than nothing, even if it's not a solution everyone can agree on.

Automated Response

[hohnkai]

The captains are currently discussing what they'd like to do. If you need to speak with them about anything else, please contact them through the MID or in person.