Shadow_Imperator for Civitates (patron: therussian)

**Simetrical** · March 07, 2006, 08:27 PM

Shadow_Imperator (258 posts, 0 user notes)

Originally Posted by Shadow_Imperator

I doubt whether I’m civitate material, mainly due to a lack of experience here more than anything. I feel like a bit of a rogue since I had just returned here after a long absence and Russian spotted me after about all of three days, considering some members try long and hard to be recognised for all their good posting... However since Russian chose to nominate me (if one would call it that), I guess I may have a little something to add to this dear community I’ve spent so much time away from.

As for my traits and ‘V&V’s’ (

) I am generally a lenient person, but my no means anarchic, in fact, I become very angry at the absence of law and order, I believe I can be dynamic and forward thinking, yet I don't do things for the sake of change, I base all my ideas and decisions on merit. I try diligently to mediate and become utterly rational in argument whilst also retaining entire calmness, I will not get pushed around and once antagonised I slam the gauntlet down as hard as anyone. Plus I think for myself, I know for sure that through my posting (and the manner in which I conduct my real life), I am not swayed by the mob and I don't change my opinions and beliefs in the face of adversity. That said, when I am wrong, I admit I am wrong and I'm more than happy to learn from both my own mistakes, and the mistakes of others.

Originally Posted by therussian

I, therussian, am formally patronizing Shadow_Imperator. There are many reasons why I think he is qualified to be a civitate. He has to be proved to be very witty and intelligent in discussion. One can only read his posts in the “Russia's Capabilities To Wage War On The West” thread. He is also a very old member of Total War Center, frequenting this forum since the Legion Total War days.

When I approached him with the offer, he was at first hesitant, and did not want to accept it without the process having a definite purpose. He stated to me that he would only willingly become a civitate if he could “represent the 'average bloke”, as he aptly stated. This type of member is what is essential to the Curia these days. He has his views, and is tenacious in defending them. He is a fighter, in other words.

So, with that, I exit stage left, and Staff enters stage right.