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[octatonic]

Atayu, on 17 April 2013 - 12:12 PM, said:

I voted No because the Tetatae are not known to the people of the IS. Everyone that has seen them is stuck out there with no way back. They are very far out and have only been found by ships that had malfunctions and ended up way out in the unknown universe to never return. Now from IGP's standpoint they would make money as all the WOL people would buy 1.

See, this is the exact thing I was getting at. This is the face of erasure on a near-galactic scale. The Tetatae are well documented in the Inner Sphere, and while the initial contact was with members of The Draconis Combine (Rice, 1993) it's readily apparent that the Tetatae have begun to become visible, particularly in the Capellan Confederation. There are documented recordings and translation of Tetatae language (Snow, 3051) but frankly, I feel this marginal position will continue until they are acknowledged by Inner Sphere society as a whole. The mere presence of something as simple as a bobblehead would do wonders for Tetatae representation. I'm not normally one for identity politics, but there is no social capital available to the population at all at the moment. Unfortunately I really have no idea how to deal with the more personal and quotidian issues of the population, but I feel we can start to deal with the systemic issues firstly by acknowledging that Tetatae exist.

Two Beans, on 17 April 2013 - 04:11 PM, said:

I know 'em and I'm from the IS. So there.

Thank you . We must also not forget that there are, or will soon be Tetatae from the inner sphere as well.

[Kaio-Kerensky x10]

octatonic, on 17 April 2013 - 04:31 PM, said:

See, this is the exact thing I was getting at. This is the face of erasure on a near-galactic scale.

I wish I could like this post twice.

Edited by Zharot, 17 April 2013 - 06:15 PM.

[Cryptozoology]

Absolutely absolutely, representation, especially in the media, is a strong and critical first step towards establishing equality and breaking down the barriers that separate Bird and Peoples

[Skadi]

No option for helm'd Tetatae Bobblehead, cannot support, ruins big stompy robot immersion.

[Super Kerensky]

If we cannot get a Tetatae, I would be conent with an "Alot" bobblehead instead.

[GearBoxClock]

Brave human warriors aiding a Tetatae warrior during the War.

Edited by GearBoxClock, 18 April 2013 - 06:27 AM.

[Calvin is credit to team]

take all of my MC!

[ManDaisy]

You do realize the only people who care are... you guys.

[Kell Commander]

I support this because:
1) I am now reading Far Country and so far it has been pretty good
2) Why not?

[Kaio-Kerensky x10]

ManDaisy, on 18 April 2013 - 09:07 AM, said:

You do realize the only people who care are... you guys.

Funny, I see a variety of people coming out to support this, including a dev.

[Panboy]

I too fully support Birdy bobbles. nothing could make the cockpit better than them also fuzzy dice.

[Zeroskills]

I would buy one for sure. Probably a lot more than one depending on how much I have been drinking.

[Nalin]

I need more good things to spend my MC on and this is a good thing.

[fil5000]

ManDaisy, on 18 April 2013 - 09:07 AM, said:

You do realize the only people who care are... you guys.

Look man, just because Itzi made you a super sweet sig doesn't mean you have to get up all in everyone else's business.

[Taawus]

Yes. I support this revolution of the avian variety.

[Princess Mia Mora Kerensky]

ManDaisy, on 18 April 2013 - 09:07 AM, said:

You do realize the only people who care are... you guys.

I fail to see the issue here. Surely we should trust the opinions of well respected and honourable Mechwarriors, while disregarding those of... well, Freeborn scum.

This is only logical.

[Jive Korsan]

Since this thread made me learn something about the BT universe I fully support this idea.

[ChowderExpress]

fil5000, on 18 April 2013 - 12:09 PM, said:

Look man, just because Itzi made you a super sweet sig doesn't mean you have to get up all in everyone else's business.

I have the sweetest sig.

Why do we have no birdheads yet?

[Two Beans]

ChowderExpress, on 18 April 2013 - 11:21 PM, said:

I have the sweetest sig.

[Literally]

Garth Erlam, on 17 April 2013 - 09:20 AM, said:

Only if you can tell me what an 'alot' is. I've always wanted to know.

Now that you know what an Alot is, please tell Niko Snow to get to work on the bobblehead, I'm sure he's not doing anything else (productive).

Obviously I am joking, posting is very important business.



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Edited by Literally, 19 April 2013 - 10:56 AM.