Anarchy Online: TAG Magazine: Special Edition - Part 3: A reflection...

A reflection...
by Aaryl Stark, Reporter IRRK

In times of uncertainty, there are always speculation and rumors. There has been all kinds of speculation on where Omni- Tek will go from here in reference to the Phillip Ross assassination attempt and the naming of the new CEO, Tarkhan Zora.

I believe, in order to know the direction you are headed, you must, at times, stop and look to your past to see where you have been.

The citizens of Rubi-Ka were recently asked what their thoughts were on the Phillip Ross assassination attempt and what it meant to the corporation and to them personally as Neutral, Clan and Omni citizens.

Mcharlote of the Wolf Brigade said she thought that "with Mr. Ross no longer at the head of the corporation more funding would most likely go into the military build up and into the mining facilities"

Sniper "Accris" Killuminati of the Red-Eyed Militia (AoF) stated he thought the assassination (attempt) of Phillip Ross "brought only more hate between the Clans and the Omni. The wars escalate each day." He went on to say, "the Unicorns, in general, have no regard for human life, so even Omni will suffer under his (Zora's) rule. How can that be a good move for the corporation?"

There were a large number of people of all factions that believed in the conspiracy theory: That Omni-Tek shot Mr. Ross.

Percy "Adeimos" Persichelliof the 3305 Local stated that he believed "The whole Ross assassination attempt was a set up. They (Omni-Tek) wanted to turn the power over to the Unicorns," which he believed to be a big mistake, "A bit like putting the wolf in charge of the sheep."

As I ventured into The Trade district, and to Rome-Blue, I wasn't surprised thatseveral Omni employees refused to comment. One anonymous citizen stated that until they knew what to expect from the new CEO, they didn't feel safe to comment.There were a few Omni citizens that spoke out, regarding Mr. Ross and how his assassination attempt has affected the corporation.

Enchanted "Blackruby" Mystic of the 13th Regiment replied "the change in leadership is a good thing. You don't want someone to die for the change, but, maybe this change will spark Omni to get off their....tails....and DO something about the Clanners. Ross was too lenient.

Blackm, of Omni-Pol, Rome division stated that "I am not in favor of a full scale war. Ross was a good leader." He went on to say that he couldn't agreewith the rumors that clansmen were behind the assassination attempt. "What would be the purpose in that? Ross did little to stop the clans. It is always better to know your enemy. CEO Zora, is an unknown."

Roland "Fozuton" Mackenzie also of Omni-Pol, Rome division stated that he was "deeply disturbed by the Ross
assassination attempt. He continued, "when I heard the news, I knew then a war was coming. Our chance at peace was broken. We need Ross to return if we want Peace." He did say though, that "CEO Zora would do good for the corporation in other ways such as the investigation, just maybe not always using peaceful means.

Asaw of the Next Level disagreed with Fozuton by saying "I just don't think Zoracan offer much to Omni-Tek. Ross did. I am just not sure CEO Zora can make the right choices. The Unicorns are more of an attacking force."

One anonymous Clanner stated, "Ross was a decent leader. I didn't alwaysagree with him, but he was at least trying for peace. I don't think "peace" is whatOmni-Tek wanted. It works too slowly. The unicorn commander is a military force. They are the elite fighting force of Omni-Tek. They can take what they want and dare anyone to do anything about it....faster results for Omni-Tek. I don'tsee "peace" in Rubi-Ka's future and that is not good. It is not good for the Clans, the Neutrals, or Omni.

In closing, I think Milo "Smarac" Injac, of Circle G said it the best..."the corporation is over. Now...there is an army."