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Catfish

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Hi, folks!

I'm Catfish. I know. It's an odd nickname. I didn't pick it, but somehow it fits. I've had worse.

I'm pretty interested is getting to know everyone around here and am excited to get role playing. It's been a while since I've done this, but it's not my first rodeo.

If you want to make the effort to know about me, just ask or read the "About me"

Stay easy.
 
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I distinctly remember hearing that catfish are actually just baiting victims, so I'm going to forgo the "About me" section and just say hey, welcome to SA!
 
Hey, a former MP! Welcome to Star Army! We actually have other security contractors in the community IIRC, and a lot of veterans (AWanderingMage and Centurion0507 are Afghanistan vets, I'm an Enduring Freedom vet who did a year in Kuwait) so already I think you'll fit in well with us. Also Doshii Jun is a fellow early baldness guy with law enforcement tendencies. :) Star Army is a setting with several niches (the main ones being the Star Army of Yamatai and the Nepleslian Space Marine Corps, but also many other interesting but smaller factions) and you should be able to find one that fits your preference, or perhaps carve out your own. Surely you've got some questions, so post them here as they arise and I and/or the other members will help answer them.
 
Ah, I'm nothing that high speed. I'm not contracted, I'm an employee of an energy company working as a Nuclear Security Officer. There are a few ex-contractors/consultants working here with me. Been thinking about moving into contracting. Not 100% sure.

I've kind of had my fill of the desert. I'm enjoying the whole sleeping in my own bed thing. Plus I won't make that much more contracting.

I'm sure I'll have questions after I explore a bit more. The scope of this place is quite large. More then I've ever dealt with.

But, thank you for the warm welcome, boss.
 
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Oh, okay. Sounds like a decent, if probably repetitive, job. My dad used to work as an engineer at the Savannah River Plant back in the day.

As for Star Army, the New Players Guide has all the info you really need to get started, and beyond that, there are thousands of articles covering everything from step-ladders and bodybags to WIP 22-kilometer starships. Mostly these are not required reading and tend to overwhelmingly be military hardware. What factions are the most appealing to you so far?
 
It is. I am very fortunate. I was about to take a less than ideal contract in Kosovo before I got the job offer. Thank goodness. It not high speed, but the money is good and I keep my certs current.

I haven't decided yet. I need to do more reading.

I'm thinking if making an independent contractor or if I can shake it maybe a leader of a small mercenary crew. We'll see. I need to see what is viable. I'll be doing some heavy reading this weekend.
 
Welcome welcome catfish! Glad to have you! The people on the site are easy enough to get along with, just don't forget to leave your offering at Fred's alter and all will be savvy...
 
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I heard about that Kosovo contract, it was kinda well no really bad actually, in the meanwhile I'm sitting over in Afghanistan working for Academi, doing not much other than staring at the desert.
 
I was talking to a dude in my class who use to work and was an instructor for Academi/Xe/Blackwater. He said that Kosovo contract used to be great. Then DynCorp started dropping the pay. And hiring jack holes.

He says the company to watch is TC right now. They are expanding domestic ops. Looking at taking over security of a nuke plant in TN and expanding from there. I might try and jump on that.
 
Everything good so far, @Catfish ?

Have you been able to start roleplaying?
 
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