Bounty Hunter Archive
Thread: Farwell fellow hunting brothers...
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KaratonCha
Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:47 pm
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Fellow hunters,
Some of you know me, but I am sure many of you do not. Well I would like to say that the time has come for me to take my exit. I am leaving the game, not because of patch 20, though that reinforced my decision, no because I no longer see the value of my invested time and money in this game. Star Wars Galaxies has lost its Star Wars "feel".
I do love this game but it is going down hill and I find that I have reached the end game and have done all I needed to do. I loved hunting and want to encourge those of you who are struggling along the BH path to keep trucking. I mastered a few days before vehicles came out. Shuttle wait times were 10 minutes and 8 out of 10 times marks would con you white. I had no assistance and grinded completely by myself. Jedi were extremely diffucult to take down and they had comp armor.
Lets just say that in this day and age it is a bit easier to be a BH then before, though patch 20 is a serious blow to this proffesion it just goes to show you that this is not a average class and takes only the best to play. I have always been MBH I nevered dropped and I do not have a jedi alt. I do have around 70 solo jedi kills, though I wanted it to be a higher number I feel I have done well, and I have co-founded one of the best if not the best BH guild in the game which had 6 members at its peek and over 1000 combined jedi kills.
The trail was tough but I hung in there, and so can you. Keep up the good fight but my time here is over. Thanks for all the good times guys. I would like to end with the Bounty Hunter Creed which has since CU been all but forgotten and not enforced. Remeber this is the true creed and to not live by it is to not be a true Bounty Hunter. Oh and for all you jedi I am sorry that your proffesion has lost its alpha status, but I feel you got what you deserved. Good luck to all of you.
Karaton Cha' (Chance)
THE BOUNTY HUNTER CREED
Bounties are not people. They are acquisitions
This single, cardinal rule, more than any other, defines the way in which bounty hunters approach their chosen profession. It reflects the idea that sapient beings, to some degree, must be accorded respect. If, however, an individual has a bounty placed on them, he or she ceases to be an individual with rights. No longer a member of the galactic community, the "acquisition" becomes fair game. Tears should never be shed over the fate of someone that is, after all, only an "acquisition."
This single, cardinal rule, more than any other, defines the way in which bounty hunters approach their chosen profession. It reflects the idea that sapient beings, to some degree, must be accorded respect. If, however, an individual has a bounty placed on them, he or she ceases to be an individual with rights. No longer a member of the galactic community, the "acquisition" becomes fair game. Tears should never be shed over the fate of someone that is, after all, only an "acquisition."
Capture By Design, Kill By Necessity
In keeping with the loosely defined hunter code of ethics, killing is sometimes necessary. That's business, pure and simple. However, unnecessary killing is still murder. The hunter, unless otherwise directed by those leveling the bounty, must attempt to deliver the acquisition alive. Often, those leveling the bounty have a vested interest in a live target -- and the target might be better off getting killed by the hunter.
In keeping with the loosely defined hunter code of ethics, killing is sometimes necessary. That's business, pure and simple. However, unnecessary killing is still murder. The hunter, unless otherwise directed by those leveling the bounty, must attempt to deliver the acquisition alive. Often, those leveling the bounty have a vested interest in a live target -- and the target might be better off getting killed by the hunter.
No Hunter Shall Slay Another Hunter
Simply put, whatever their origin, bounty hunters see themselves as a special breed. They take their lives (and those of others) into their hands each time they hunt. One may agree with another hunter's motives or **edit** them for the manner in which they carry out their hunts, but no bounty hunter may ever take up arms against a fellow hunter. This law applies only to hunters who themselves follow the creed. Those who have broken the creed, or who themselves have a bounty posted on their head, are merely acquisitions. In such cases, the ex-hunter is no longer seen as a member of a common fellowship and old scores can now be settled with impunity. The hunter has become the hunted.
Simply put, whatever their origin, bounty hunters see themselves as a special breed. They take their lives (and those of others) into their hands each time they hunt. One may agree with another hunter's motives or **edit** them for the manner in which they carry out their hunts, but no bounty hunter may ever take up arms against a fellow hunter. This law applies only to hunters who themselves follow the creed. Those who have broken the creed, or who themselves have a bounty posted on their head, are merely acquisitions. In such cases, the ex-hunter is no longer seen as a member of a common fellowship and old scores can now be settled with impunity. The hunter has become the hunted.
No Hunter Shall Interfere With Another's Hunt
While it is not unheard of for hunters to work as a team, the hunt for a given acquisition is most often viewed as a form of personal duel between two sapient creatures. In such a duel, the hunter matches skill and courage against all the resources one's opponent can bring to bear. If the hunter wins, it is a personal triumph denoting superior skill and intellect, and not simply a question of luck. To interfere with another's hunt, unless first invited, is to leave the question of "who is better" open and, perhaps forever, unresolved. Of course, competition between hunters is often fierce and there is often a very thin line between "compensation" and "interference." This being true, while a hunter is constrained against taking direct action against another hunter, there is nothing to constrain a hunter from hiring other hunters to do the dirty work. Of course, if such an action, successful or not, can be traced back to the original perpetrator serious consequences inevitably follow.
While it is not unheard of for hunters to work as a team, the hunt for a given acquisition is most often viewed as a form of personal duel between two sapient creatures. In such a duel, the hunter matches skill and courage against all the resources one's opponent can bring to bear. If the hunter wins, it is a personal triumph denoting superior skill and intellect, and not simply a question of luck. To interfere with another's hunt, unless first invited, is to leave the question of "who is better" open and, perhaps forever, unresolved. Of course, competition between hunters is often fierce and there is often a very thin line between "compensation" and "interference." This being true, while a hunter is constrained against taking direct action against another hunter, there is nothing to constrain a hunter from hiring other hunters to do the dirty work. Of course, if such an action, successful or not, can be traced back to the original perpetrator serious consequences inevitably follow.
In The Hunt One Captures Or Kills, Never Both
In the case where the acquisition has been taken alive, that "choice" cannot be altered. To kill an acquisition in the course of the hunt is one thing, but to purposely kill an unarmed, helpless being already subdued and unable to resist is seen as simple slaughter and wanton butchery. An acquisition "killed while attempting escape" however, would be an entirely different matter altogether.
In the case where the acquisition has been taken alive, that "choice" cannot be altered. To kill an acquisition in the course of the hunt is one thing, but to purposely kill an unarmed, helpless being already subdued and unable to resist is seen as simple slaughter and wanton butchery. An acquisition "killed while attempting escape" however, would be an entirely different matter altogether.
No Hunter Shall Refuse Aid to Another Hunter
While no hunter has the right to interfere with another's hunt, there come times when even the best of master hunters require assistance. In extreme cases, any hunter may ask for and expect aid and assistance from another hunter, even if it means the latter must temporarily suspend his or her own hunt in the meantime to render such aid. Whatever personal grievances or animosities may be involved between the two parties, it is known and understood that hunters take care of their own. Of course, such assistance is not without its price tag, and the arbitration of payment after the fact can often put a substantial dent in the expected profit.
While no hunter has the right to interfere with another's hunt, there come times when even the best of master hunters require assistance. In extreme cases, any hunter may ask for and expect aid and assistance from another hunter, even if it means the latter must temporarily suspend his or her own hunt in the meantime to render such aid. Whatever personal grievances or animosities may be involved between the two parties, it is known and understood that hunters take care of their own. Of course, such assistance is not without its price tag, and the arbitration of payment after the fact can often put a substantial dent in the expected profit.
P.S. I would like to say that I am a 16 male who lives in Texas near Dallas. I love Star Wars and as I mentioned before is the reason why I become so attached to this game. I love playing the computer and have accounts on WoW and in CS_source, send me a PM if you want my names. I decided to become a BH 3 months before this game came out, and I mastered a few days before vehicles were released. I have around 70 solo jedi kills and though I was hoping to get 100 I feel I have done well. I love this game, and though I can't say I like what it has become and where it is going. I hope to speak with ya'll agian.
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Hang loose everyone
briwi
Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:06 pm
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I dont know you but every vet bh gone is a great loss.Its squeeze the trigger btw 
ekeo
Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:20 pm
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you sound like a good guy, i would repost your bhing rules or "guidelines" especially after pub 20 i think we (the bh community) should accept all help they can get, and they should be willing to help other hunters, no matter what the circumstances are (spelling?)
srry for my bad grammer, punctuation... ect, i am a ever developing student.
srry for my bad grammer, punctuation... ect, i am a ever developing student.
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