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Are you going to crush the threat of militant unionism? Or will you support worker rights and the socialist ideal?

I was thinking of an RP based on an attempt by the Farminan government to crush the union movement.

I then expanded this idea. What if unions all around the world feared that their governments would follow suit and striked in support of Farminan unions, boycotting Farminan goods etc.

Thus I arrived at the idea of this international industrial war, between governments, business and unions.

Any interest/suggestions?

Interesting. Good idea actually. I really like but you'd have to develop it more before anyone could commit to it. So we'd need to think up character intricate plots and some of that trademarked CE insanity*.

*seriously it's trademarked

Characters would obviously play an important part. Many of the usual Farminan characters would be, plus a few news ones to lead the unions. I think I will leave designing most characters to the people RPing them.

Also please state what type of role your interested, if you have a decision.

For example, I'll RP the Farminan government and its corporate allies. Thus the Farminan unions need to RPed, perhaps by more than one person, due to the existence of several major unions.

The other option is to make it entirely on waterfront unions, which are the most suitable for the RP I think.

I want to make this big, possibly over several threads, just because it is such a unique form of warfare.

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Hmmmm im keen to join up but......im still a little bit noob at rping

What type of role are you interested in?

This is quite the good idea, I would get involved, but have enough other RP's going on to make that impossible, however I will watch and enjoy, best of luck to you.

I'm not planning on starting anytime soon, I also hope to make the RP open so that more nations can join in, during the RP.

I might wanna be the liberal unions..

Everyone has a different definition of liberal, I assume you mean a more moderate union?

I was thinking that at least in Farmina, the major unions under attack would be militants, who "stood up to scabs", that is to say, beat up anyone who refuses to join the union.

But I could RP attacks on the 'liberal' unions as well. Other nations may also be interested in attacking moderate unions.

Come on, this is a good idea!

I was hoping for a better response. Maybe it needs a better title.

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(I'm definitely interested.)

Are you going to crush the threat of militant unionism? Or will you support worker rights and the socialist ideal?

I was thinking of an RP based on an attempt by the Farminan government to crush the union movement.

I then expanded this idea. What if unions all around the world feared that their governments would follow suit and striked in support of Farminan unions, boycotting Farminan goods etc.

Thus I arrived at the idea of this international industrial war, between governments, business and unions.

Any interest/suggestions?

I like the idea, I'm trying to get involved in something(hell anything) but most people have an issue with me RPing a non-human species and insist on RPing as though my forces would be affected by the same restrictions as humanity, so I'll get involved if you'll allow nonhumans.

And what are you exactly, and what restrictions don't you face?

I must admit, I would rather that you were human, however since this will be a series of internationally linked internal struggles, rather than straight international struggles, I have very few grounds to object.

And what are you exactly, and what restrictions don't you face?

I must admit, I would rather that you were human, however since this will be a series of internationally linked internal struggles, rather than straight international struggles, I have very few grounds to object.

Like the whole population army bit, a hive of genetically engineered bio-weapons are all gonna be able to fight for example, mopre later.

Farmina look in my new thread. I'm directing some people here. :P

I'd like to join.

Concador (and others) please state what role(s) you are interested in RPing.

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Like the whole population army bit, a hive of genetically engineered bio-weapons are all gonna be able to fight for example, mopre later.

That could cause a problem. You could RP another nation'(s) union(s) perhaps. I think most people will choose to RP the govt/capitalist side, so we could do with some union RPers.

Is this meant to be an "intra-Farmina" RP or is it meant to involve nations and people outside of Farmina as well? Either way, it looks interesting.

It intra international ;)

There may be several RPers representing each nation, but the RP will hopefully happen over many nations.

That is in X nations there will be a series of battles between unions and employers, with in each nation the government playing a role (for example I will RP Farminan businesses, and the government who is supporting them/pulling the strings).

I intend to trigger the series of industrial battles, with Justinian forming an international coalition of pro-business governments.

Ah, I see. I think Krioval's a bit too stable politically for a class war, though it's decidedly pro-business. We are having a bit of social upheaval thanks to the Festival of Fighters, but I'm not sure that, aside from making any morally restrictive society go apoplectic, it'd really fit the bill for inciting labor riots.

I think there is a large scope for interpretation of how conflict starts. Farmina won't be having labour riots or the like (I hope), just noisy pickets in front of workplaces where they have been fired for inefficiency, contract violations etc.

Something on the scale of the 1999 MUA dispute (which you probably know nothing about).

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I'll have a go with this.

Sounds good. I might get this to happen in Segmentum Praetonialis instead of Praetonia proper, because Segmentum Praetonialis is a major mining colony whereas Praetonia is more like the UK (ie lots of professionals and service staff).

Any idea what role you are interested in RPing?

At the moment I'm trying to get a gist of numbers, since I think we will end up short on union RPers.

Remember tell all your friends, that the hottest RP this winter/summer, will be STRIKEBREAKERS.

If this is MT, I'd be interested in RPing a union.

If this is MT, I'd be interested in RPing a union.

MT mainly, but if FT countries want to RP, it really isn't an obstical. But you are noted.

MT mainly, but if FT countries want to RP, it really isn't an obstical. But you are noted.

In that case, I'll definitely take part (if you'll have me).

In that case, I'll definitely take part (if you'll have me).

The nation you delegated to be a union in gets the final call.

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Please show some interest. And tell all your friends to show interest as well.

I would lead the Social Democratic unions

Any idea what role you are interested in RPing?

At the moment I'm trying to get a gist of numbers, since I think we will end up short on union RPers.

Remember tell all your friends, that the hottest RP this winter/summer, will be STRIKEBREAKERS.
Well both, really. My government would be anti-union in the sense that they dont want a highly productive colony going down the drain because of unreasonable wage demands and "solidarity" strikes in support of Farmina, but then obviously those strikes would be going on in my Empire / Commonwealth / whatever it's called and so some of my people at least would be on the Union side.

That could cause a problem. You could RP another nation'(s) union(s) perhaps. I think most people will choose to RP the govt/capitalist side, so we could do with some union RPers.

I have no issues with RPing the unions of another nation, I just thought that I could use my troops as a strikebreaking force like those of the earliest corporations, I figured bio-weapons would be very good at breaking a strike, or dealing with violent unions. I'll RP another nations unionas though if you want me to.

i would like to rp an elite, sent to crush the uprising if thats ok. im not a n00b, dont worry, i rp on other forums.

i would like to rp an elite, sent to crush the uprising if thats ok. im not a n00b, dont worry, i rp on other forums.

And you don't use capital letters...

I don't think a strike counts as an uprising, and I am certainly not going to be calling in any 'elites', but I suppose another nation might have a uses for you.

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I can play any side you want. Also, will this be a fighting thread (violently putting down strikes forcefully), or is it a price war? If it is a non-violent thread, maybe I'll have a rebellion form in my country.

I can play any side you want. Also, will this be a fighting thread (violently putting down strikes forcefully), or is it a price war? If it is a non-violent thread, maybe I'll have a rebellion form in my country.
The level of aggression is open to interpretation, thats the beauty of it. For example, I intend for the strike and the attempt to keep the docks/construction sites open will be entirely peaceful; but in my own nation I won't restrict the violence, but every nation has the right to set its own limits.

I think this will be the final bump

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=417800

Formal sign-up thread.