#militarian

[chervetred-chervepedia]

The Sibir Battalion is a paramilitary group made up of Russian citizens opposed to the Putin administration.

[mikeo56]

"NATO exists to manage the risks created by its existence,” Professor Richard Sakwa once wrote in an attempt to articulate the absurdity of the military alliance's provocative nature on the world stage. At some point Australians must wake up to the fact that this is equally true of AUKUS: we're told the military alliance exists for our protection, but its very existence makes us less safe.

As former prime minister Paul Keating recently observed in the Australian Financial Review, this government's justification for the AUKUS alliance and the obscenely expensive nuclear submarine deal that goes with it has been all over the map, first claiming that it's to protect our own shores from a Chinese attack, then pivoting to claiming it's to protect sea lanes from being blocked off by China after Keating dismantled the first claim at the National Press Club two weeks ago.

One thing Canberra has struggled to do is to explain exactly why China would launch an unprovoked attack on Australia or its shipping routes; the former couldn't yield any benefit that would outweigh the immense cost even if it succeeded, and the latter is absurd because open trade routes are what makes China an economic superpower in the first place.

Luckily for us, the Pentagon pets cited in the Australian media's recent propaganda blitz to promote war with China explained precisely what the argument is on Canberra's behalf. They say Australia would be at risk of being attacked by China because the US wants to use Australia to attack China.

[bara-izu]

☼Personality | Family | Diety | Relationships ☼

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☼ Personality ☼

A gentle giant, Halion prides himself on his ability to defuse situations through constructive conversation, only using violence as a last resort. (*Cough* With the exception of some big bad nasties who dont deserve a chance...*Cough*)

In an ideal world, he believes power should be used to protect those in need, and while not everyone shares this idology, he will ensure his own strengths will do just that.

Although Halion may seem naive on the surface, he just likes to see the best in everything, desperately trying to keep a positive spin on things - for his own sanity... He hopes this positivity can be a beacon of light for others, though it can be a detriment to himself, hiding his own anxieties to keep up a smile...

Behind his cheerful disposition, he also had a devious sense of humor, he also understands that sometimes, feigning ignorance, makes it easier to get what you want....sometimes....

Gorgeous template by: Arcandoria

☼ Family ☼

Born in Elturel, Halion was raised by his adoptive parents; his half-elf father, a quiet, mild mannered scholar, and his Dwarf mother, a loud, cheerful jeweler in the city of Candlekeep. Growing up in the fortress of knowledge, the young teifling was surrounded by stories documenting the achievements of heroes past, filling him with an desire to join them one day.

At the age of 7, the family moved to Baldur's Gate, his parents retiring to focus on themselves and raising their child. Halion still has a very close relationship with his parents, with of course them being the first people he went to check on after arriving back in the city.

☼ Diety & Paladin Oath ☼

While his parents aren't particularly devout, during his younger years, still attached to stories of powerful and heroic characters, Halion looked to the Gods that inspired them, in hopes that he could channel their goodwill.

Growing particularly fond of the MorningLord, Lathander, Halion aspired to become a Paladin under the 'Order of the Aster', some of the highest ranking knights in the clergy. However, as he grew older, he began to understand that The Order, much like many others, were far too militarian and heavy handed for his liking. While he was still determined to train and protect those around him, Halion had detached himself from the church as an institution, to follow his own head and heart.

'Sunblaze' is not his surname, but a title given to him when he first took up his Oath. While he no longer follows the group he got the title from, he still holds it dear.

☼ Relationships ☼

!!! ENDGAME SPOILERS MARKED IN RED!!!

☼ Shadowheart:

Like a sister to him. While he found it difficult to navigate around her spikey exterior at first, he soon found a little banter and trust goes a long way. He felt an great smpathy for the way her desires to be a dark justiciar fizzled out after the events with the Nightsong, and while not as dramatic, could related to his aspirations with the Aster Order.

After the events with the Netherbrain, she has been invited to stay with his parents, himself and Astarion for as long as she wishes, while they find a new place to settle.

☼ Gale:

From their first meeting, the two got along incredibly well. Sharing their hunger for knowledge, the two would share whatever books they had collected along the way. Unfortunately, this also lead to a little bit of misunderstanding...And while Halion was very excited to learn about the weave, he couldn't quite read the signs... And was severely embarrassed when he had to turn gale down... It took some time but after they were able to go back to being friends.

After the events of the Netherbrain, Gale left following an argument about the crown... Halion is still sad about this and hopes to eventually make contact with him again, wherever he may be...

☼ Astarion:

Starting on a bad note, Halion found it hard to understand him at first. But despite his grumbles Astarion stayed with the group, which lead him to understand his prickerly behaviour was similar to Shadowhearts- in a form of self preservation. Similarly to the events with Gale, Halion didn't quite read the mood (or pass the insight check...) and was swept up in Astarion's manipulations, thinking they had formed a close bond...

However, after the encounter at Moonrise, Halion suggested they start again, as friends first. in a 'I know we both have feelings, but i think you have more important things on your mind' kind of way, reassuring him he'd still be there.

It was only after the conclusion of events with Cazador did the pair start again.

After the final events with the netherbrain, Halion swore to continue to search for a way for Astarion to walk in the sun again. Along with shadowheart, the trio are currently relocating his parents first before they continue their adventure.

[amaryllidae]

redesigns for blue and yellow diamond!

blue and yellow were born when white cast away all of her cyan and yellow light, as well as one of her two pairs of arms. blue diamond's left arm belonged to white, just like yellow's right arm did.

for blue i wanted to go with a more heavy, somber, draped look while trying to lean into the water theme i gave her, hence her lines, like the ripple of water. as yellow is in charge of most of the gem army, i wanted to give her an outfit that really made her feel more militarian. all of my diamonds have six fingers (but i draw four fingered hands)

[luaminesce]

Metal Gear Solid: anti-war, critical of US imperialism/militarianism, anti-nuclear, anti-racist themes, queer-inclusive (to a certain extent), has prominent female characters (even if the treatment of them is shaky tbh; see: Quiet), Kojima himself seeming to have left-leaning politics, promient antagonists tending to be fascist types.

The fandom, for some reason: alt-right, anti-queer, antifeminist, antisemitic, TERFy, pro-military industrial complex, support Trump, Putin, other fascist leaders.

[nervoussongcherryblossom]

Tired of being a militarian's wife!! I miss my dumpling baby! 😩😭

[evilwriter37]

Wanted to share some of my Vigcup headcanons with you:

Hiccup seems the type that would subconsciously move closer to Viggo as protection, and vice versa Viggo leaning closer to Hiccup for protection.

Kind of like if you have been in a situation where you feel threatened by someone and just subconsciously walk or lean towards someone trusting.

Viggo has two dragons: the monstrous nightmare that saved him and the Skrill. Similar to Dagur but Viggo rarely rides a dragon unless called for.

Hiccup becomes that drill Sargent partner. Like the type of partners that would yell you to “get back in line”.

If the series had the same budget as the movie, I’d imagine Viggo, besides being the business man that he is, being more militarian and much more aggressive than the series.

The Dragon Hunters would likely have the largest ships and probably the most ships of the archipelago. (Viggo deserves his shine in a cinematic way)

Hiccup learned battle strategies from Viggo during their rivalry. Which also ends up with Berkians being unsure about Hiccup becoming their chief if his strategies seemed untraditional/unconventional, especially now they have dragons being involved. This is putting Hiccup to the test if he is worthy of becoming a chief. (Sorry I’ve learned some things in Art History to come up with headcanon) Note: (Headcanon) I don’t think the Berkians are gonna switch up to liking Dragons, especially when they were at war with each other for decades.

I have another headcanon but it’s a bit sad. So if you’d like to hear it, let me know.

Ooooooh, I like these. Hiccup being the drill Sergeant partner is funny. (It’s like how I’m the “make sure everyone gets out of bed on time for work” partner).

And yes!!! I can definitely see Hiccup picking up battle strategies from Viggo, intentionally or not.

Also, RTTE with a higher rating/higher budget is a dream. It’s a very good dream. Give me bloody Vigcup or give me death! (Autoimmune system, don’t take that seriously.)

Totally feel free to send the sad one! I’m open to it!

[blackbloodteeth]

[Journey of 1000 Soul variants]

13 & 14/1000: Canine Soul and Avian Soul Coming from a world where DWMA has more of a militarian disposition, Canine Soul ended up drastically mutating after being involved in a secret experimental project, and consequently can no longer speak outside of animalistic barks or growls. Relationships with the people he knew became strained due to his difficulties communicating, leading to him running off in frustration and discovering a rift to a strange world where he finds another version of himself.

Avian Soul comes from a world where his family is some of the best aviators around (their true wings usually remain hidden, with the plumage along their arms just being for display), however the pressure of expectations led to him being constantly stressed out and anxious. One day though, he ends up spontaneously discovering a strange world filled with little creatures that were like him, but free. He's since mellowed out to the point of being one of the most chill variants around, and embraces his casual passion for singing.

After having met in the world of birds, Canine Soul and Avian Soul soon became best friends, especially with the help of Avian being able to fully understand what Canine is saying. As they're one of the first known instances of variants having met and befriended each other, the two have become something of a symbol of peace across the Variantverse.

[shamelessshepherd]

Some people really hate on Azula way too much she grew up in a violent militarian nation and was the literal daughter of the lord of said nation she didn’t have a good relationship with her mother so she gravitated towards her violent ass father and learned his values which were also the values of her nation Zuko took a long ass time to stop being loyal to the fire nation he was literally burned and banished by his father and lived outside the fire nation for 3 years and he still tried to earn his fathers loyalty back but bu- azula was always evil 🥺 no the fuck she wasn’t what she did as a kid doesn’t prove jackshit oh she threw “rocks” at the ducks first of all how do you know it wasn’t bread secondly zuko also did it and only felt guilty after his mom told him off thirdly how do you know zuko didn’t just hit the duck accidentally ???? She burned flowers and she burned her doll 😞 she’s a kid with literal fire powers what did you expect kids break and ruin things for the hell of it all the damn time of course she’ll burn shit well she teased zuko about how he’s gonna be killed 😕 are we just gonna ignore the fact that killing your son for dishonoring you is completely a ok in the fire nation how do you expect a literal child to have the moral compass of someone living in modern times when everyone around her seems ok with it too ???? She just wanted to make her abusive father proud and she was 14 for god’s sake I agree that she was toxic to may and ty lee but I’m gonna defend her ass for the rest of her so called crimes she doesn’t even have a body count y’all bffr

[abluehappyface]

Time for the second audio in the Kaguya mini-takeover! It's time for an IPV Cover! I once again went Baroque-esqe here, but it's a little bit different this time. This time I specifically wanted this one to sound like this was playing during a major battle in a TRPG (a semi-pixelated one to be precise.) I think this sounds exactly like what I wanted!

@motsimages @mango-frog @caniscreamintoanabyss @lesserbeans @k4ndi-c0spl4y3r @fembutchboygirl @semisentient-entity @siegesquirrel42 @the-kneesbees@that-bastard-with-all-the-bones @reblogging-corner  @womensrightsstegosaurus @please-put-me-in-the-microwave @chengoeshonk @oneweekwitch

[a-usernamelol]

The Unforgivables AU Syndicate Dynamics

The Syndicate is the group of villains In the Unforgivables AU universe run by me, @honeybadgerdontcare394 and @the-chaotic-scilla-aster. So WHAT is the Syndicate? The Syndicate is a revolutionary organization run by Allan Waite, a "Dark" wizard- or so labeled by the Ministry. He and the whole Syndicate's goal is to overrun and destroy the Ministry, essentially replacing it, with a better-run world. They claim that they are fighting for "Equality among all species", however, it is unclear if their basis to achieve it is truly any better than the Ministry it.

The Organization Of It's Leaders: -Despite the Organization is an organization of community and revolution, it does seem to have leaders who handle different aspects of the Syndicate, all of course, being labeled Dark Wizards by the Ministry since they are all under Allan's authority. These infamous individuals are called Generals, and in total, besides Allan himself, there are three.

Crow Kidd:

-Nefarious thief and foe, Crow is a surprisingly durable Squibb who is the best friend to, and advisor to, Allan Waite himself. He runs the 'militarian aspects' of the organization, most of the Wizard and Witches who are just grunts and sent to attack or protest in mass. “The soldiers” so to speak. How He Became A Part Of The Syndicate: -Crow was a member of a small league of rogues back when he was younger, serving more on a sailing boat then land. It's not his first rodeo as a criminal, but it's his first exclusively to the WIzarding World. He and Allan met not long after Allan finished his schooling at Hogwarts and they've been inseparable since- meaning that whatever heists Allan runs, Crow is usually not far to follow.

Lily Love: -Ministry Auror turned rogue, “Lady” Lily Love is the informant to the Syndicate, and runs the “investigation and incognito” operations of the Syndicate, namely, anything that has to do with manipulating the Ministry as needed. How She Became A Part Of The Syndicate: -Lily Love was an ex-Auror for the Ministry turned spy for the Syndicate. She originally went on a mission involving an innocent wizard who was so horrified of Azkaban he begged her to use the Killing Curse on him instead. Although she obliged, she, out of respect, made a promise to herself never to use Unforgivable curses again, and she took a step back from her trust in the Ministry, inevitably joining the Syndicate.

Garnuff:

-The Syndicate’s money man, so to speak. He handles things like funds from supporters to order supplies and needed assistance. He’s actually really sweet, and like Crow, a close friend to Allan. How He Became A Part Of The Syndicate: -As a young wizard, Allan found a fascination in the history of Goblins and discovered a distaste for the villainous image given to the littler fae folk by the Ministry. He soon made friends with garnuff, a goblin, after saving his pet mooncalf, Biscuit, from poachers. Garnuff, wanting to repay the debt years later, offered his services to the Syndicate to aid his wizard friend.

Allan Waite:

-The leader of the Syndicate. He’s been a thorn in the Ministry’s side long enough that they have a nickname for him, “The Grim”. He serves as the face of the underground organization, and is the organizer of plans and projects alike. He’s an Ancient Magic user, more specifically, the dark side of it, earning him the title of a “Dangerous Dark lord” even though he wants nothing to do with the Dark Arts. He’s convinced he’s doing the right thing. How He Started The Syndicate: -He started it with a simple idea: The idea that the ministry was unfair, and if the Ministry wasn't going to solve things, someone should. So, he and Crow set out to do the impossible: Stand against the Ministry. Yet, despite these odds, and perhaps aided by Crow's charisma and Allan's silver tongue, they gained a following, leading to the Syndicate as it is today, a Threat to the Ministry, which that's same Ministry wants Gone.

The Unforgivables -A storyline about two wizards who don't really like each other very much (or do they) fighting for a cause they really believe in (or do they) against an enemy they hate (or do they) Made by me, A-username-lol and @honeybadgerdontcare394 & @the-chaotic-scilla-aster (or did we)

(Are they gonna fight? Kiss? We don't know!)

[rathologic]

I think I've seen you mention that the original, poorly translated version of patho classic had some lines that where better for being stranger or something like that. Can you give an example or two? Genuinely curious because I don't think I've seen anyone play the original english translation before and only know about it from word of mouth.

there's a Ton... in general I find that 2005 has stronger assertions and more interesting imagery, while Classic HD renders character speech more uniquely at the cost of making the concepts discussed a bit generic and ambiguous. here's four comparisons from scraping my screenshots folder:

from the Grave-digger npc: illustrates the character voice part

2005: The keeper's been feeding worms for five years now. Got grass all over him. The sun makes him happy now. I have yet more sorrow to suffer here.

2015: The caretaker's been pushing up the daisies for, lemmethink, five years now. Turned to grass already, all excited to bask in the sun. Me, I'll have to endure them hardships for a long time still.

katerina's explanation of the pain mechanic: conversely, this is a good show of the stronger language in 2005: "tearing away", "can even" versus "may even help"

2005: It isn't worth tearing away from the living to give to the dead, however, you can tear something away from yourself and will be rendered for that. Whoever helps a dying man leave this world will save it a lot of suffering. Such things are valued especially here. Such care can even atone for murder.

2015: It's not a good idea to try to take away from the living for the sake of the dead—but perhaps you should share a part of yourself with them. It will pay back in spades. He who helps the dying pass on painlessly is sparing the world unnecessary suffering. We respect that here. Being considerate may even help you atone for murder.

the Bachelor's letter: I love the sense of hopelessness in the original... he's already lost and accepted that he's lost and there's only a small chance to salvage anything...

2005: Tomorrow the militarians will be here. They arrive to burn down and destroy. No way to stay aside - it depends on us, whether it would be possible to save here at least something. I have made my choice.

I rise under the banners of dream which has lost the battle with the history. Henceforth all my forces will be devoted to the rescue of the doomed and their affairs - which are also sentenced to death by the logic of evolution. I speak about so-called "Utopians". Four Kains, brothers-architects, my good Eve and, as I hope, Younger Vlad.

If these people survive, probably, I shall manage to rescue one of the most surprising monuments of this world. I do not hope that you will help me - but just do not interfere! Woe are you if even one of my "Utopians" is lost by your fault. I shall fight up to the end for my doomed banner.

2015: The military will be here tomorrow. They come to raze and demolish. Due to this, we can't avoid making the important choice, for it depends on us whether anything here may be saved. My choice has already been made.

I am going to champion the dream that is doomed to lose its battle with history. From now on, I will use whatever agency I have left to save the condemned creators and their creation, whose sentence was spelled out by evolution itself. I am speaking of the so-styled "Utopians." The four Kains, the architect twins, my good Eva, and, hopefully, Vlad the Younger.

If these people survive, I may be able to preserve one of the most fascinating miracles of this world. I don't have much hope for your assistance, but I urge you not to obstruct me! Beware my wrath if any one of my utopians dies! I am going to fight fiercely for my doomed sovereign.

capella to the haruspex: just more fun imagery in the first one!

2005: But you need your victory. Or don't you? Or don't you feel this cage of obligations, this trap that inevitability caught you in? [...] Let us be honourable and kind.

2015: But you need to win. Or don't you? Don't you feel obligated, clenched, trapped by fate? [...] Let us be noble and generous.

the parts where 2005 is Really Bad are also great, such as the little boy npc talking about "the scientist who blasted the world", capella asking "are you bamming me?", and the 11 times that people exclaim "Wao!".

also, I stream playthroughs of the 2005 translation fairly often (including right now: bachelor route at 1pm EST on saturdays), so my twitch channel may have clips illustrating the effect it all has when read out loud :-)

[calciumcryptid]

@floof-ghostie Here is an abridged explanation of Griffin and Citlalli's romance.

Before we get to our two main characters, we need to talk about Alicia Broken or the Militarian Hero: Osprey. There is a lot going on with her, but the key notes are she has been the top hero for decades. She has the record for the highest approval rating, and this makes her quite famous and wealthy.

Griffin is her only son with a strong gene (superpower), which makes him prime pickings for power hungry people to try and weasel into one of the biggest lineages (despite the fact his mother chose someone else to inherit her title and heroic legacy). The "problem" is Griffin is very distinctly autistic and very distinctly asexual which makes socialites around him frustrated because their schemes (particularly seduction) don't work.

Enter Citlalli Maina.

Citlalli is punk. How does the audience know she is punk? Well, besides her fashion style, Citlalli is canonically very unpopular in the Floretverse for being very outspoken and refusing to make herself palatable to the masses. She is an idol hero, and the cause she chose to advocate for is making life for ex-convicts a lot better which is obviously not going to be well-received in a superhero universe (especially not a superhero universe that has an entire country that is basically a giant prison). Despite her love for her music, she is panned by critics and is considered a commercial failure.

Griffin and Citlalli meet (technically reunite) and develop a romantic interest in each other but it is a little complicated by Citlalli technically being his superior (ugh, bodyguard contracts). But after he no longer works for her label, she comes by to ask him out very directly (which no one thought to do before) and offering her schedule to schedule a date which Griffin responds with his own calendar.

They are very cute, and eventually Griffin tells her he is asexual which Citlalli responds "Cool, but I didn't invite you to my apartment for sex" and Griffin goes "Oh thank Galaxias". She knew he was autistic because their actual first meeting was her interacting with him while he was having an autistic meltdown. They're golden. Griffin wanted to propose after their first date.

It is everyone else that is the problem because for some reason the idea of Griffin Broken, heir to a wealthy hero legacy, dating Citlalli Maina, a failing rockstar, is too much for them to handle and everyone (except for Griffin's best friend and parents, they love Citlalli) keeps suggesting Griffin date someone else despite Griffin being the happiest he has been in a long time.

[paperwick]

How did Michael become god? O:

via @bravebirdart

IN THE BEGINNING Michael was essentially the heavy hand of the Law. He made sure everything stayed in its place and whatever direction Marie (at the time God) and Lucifer took it in he enforced it.

While he's an ambitious dickhead he's not all that creative, so he never actively planned against Marie outside of the regular Bad Thoughts. He jumped at the opportunity to take advantage of Lucifer's coup against her and turned that battle into an absolute nightmare for everyone.

In the end Michael was the one who fatally wounded Marie and banished Lucifer... and as such become the head honcho of Heaven which he has been reforming into a sort of militarian dictatorship since.

Lucky for him, winners get to write the history books so the prevalent notion is that Michael is a hero of Heaven and Marie is still God, albeit removed from the public eye. No one except for a select few archangels know who is actually calling the shots (Spoiler: it's Michael, he's playing the part of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches simultaneously while making it seem like there is still someone else behind the curtain).

Does he love the power? Absolutely. Does he love the day to day nonsense of running a kingdom? No, he's so over it.

Authors note: Hope he suffers. :)

[yes-and-no-not-maybe]

Assassin’s Creed and The Mandalorian

The Mandalo originate from the Brotherhood. Centuries after the humans discover light speed, a large portion of the Brotherhood is tasked with liberating a mining planet from Templars(? Cannot be empire yet). Then they make like Alexander the Great and have some people “marry into” the Mandalorian’s people, who are very chill about it. The Brotherhood sets up a base there and helps the planet’s inhabitants become more militarian. A millennium or so later, after Earth (or what ever the Star Wars name was) is exploded in to smithereens, The Mandalorian and The Child come across and ancient artifact (The Apple) which either brings them back through time to Altaïr and/or let’s them see the origins of Earth’s civilization and the Brotherhood (which also includes the Mandalorians) - Nov. 16, 2020, 1:22 am, recently watched the newest episode of The Mandalorian and I am in the middle of the Altaïr painting.

I came up with idea years ago, it’s not the best but when I thought of it I was so proud. So for younger men’s sake, I’d thought I’d release it to the world.

[queenkoalas-corner-of-hell]

ok so madatobi fic is in its conceptual faze but im already having so much fun?!! I just can’t settle on which type of madara and tobirama i wanna make. Madara I can see being just a simp with massive Feelings ™️ regardless, maybe lowkey tsudere himbo.