What do you do?

[Ravenwing]

I'd blast her, but leave enough of her to collect the bounty. Of course that's after I put out her eyes, cut out her tongue, and removed her hands so she could no longer spread her heresy. I'd also ask my Commanding Officer if I could keep her head so as to put it on a back banner for my Samas.

[Talmonis]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

[The Galactus Kid]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Also, I would be on the look out for a really angry Cyber-Knight.

[gaaahhhh]

Escort her to safety, then tell her to be careful and have a nice day.

[RoadWarriorFWaNK]

bargain with her for her life
tryin to get paid; soldiers dont make squat

[Zamion138]

I wint with the removal of tounge and eyes and hands, still get the bounty and she is the enemy of all free peoples dbees and humans alike...she must be stopped

[taalismn]

Critique her work, correct her spelling and grammar, question her use of certain phrases, and force her at gunpoint to re-write the corrected passages twenty thousand times on the walls of Chi-Town.

[Zamion138]

Critique her work, correct her spelling and grammar, question her use of certain phrases, and force her at gunpoint to re-write the corrected passages twenty thousand times on the walls of Chi-Town.

Hahahaha i like it

[Akashic Soldier]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Erin Tarn is wanted by the High Command. They'd have my balls if I just filled her head with plasma. Plus I'd feel bad shooting a helpless old woman point blank in the face, even if she was a subversive. Better to give her a trail and hand her over to the proper authorizes. And I might even get a promotion!

[Ravenwing]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Erin Tarn is wanted by the High Command. They'd have my balls if I just filled her head with plasma. Plus I'd feel bad shooting a helpless old woman point blank in the face, even if she was a subversive. Better to give her a trail and hand her over to the proper authorizes. And I might even get a promotion!

Actually I believe she's listed as 'kill on sight.'

[Akashic Soldier]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Erin Tarn is wanted by the High Command. They'd have my balls if I just filled her head with plasma. Plus I'd feel bad shooting a helpless old woman point blank in the face, even if she was a subversive. Better to give her a trail and hand her over to the proper authorizes. And I might even get a promotion!

Actually I believe she's listed as 'kill on sight.'

According to R:UE Karl wants to execute her publicly to send a message.

[Ravenwing]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Erin Tarn is wanted by the High Command. They'd have my balls if I just filled her head with plasma. Plus I'd feel bad shooting a helpless old woman point blank in the face, even if she was a subversive. Better to give her a trail and hand her over to the proper authorizes. And I might even get a promotion!

Actually I believe she's listed as 'kill on sight.'

According to R:UE Karl wants to execute her publicly to send a message.

But is it worth the chance that she uses her witchcraft to ensnare another and get released? Although from the poll it looks like most people wouldn't let her go. But we must always be on the guard for the heretics to use their witchcraft. Thus to ensure that the enemy of mankind was destroyed, I would sacrifice my own life, and destroy her, thus ensuring Mankinds survival.

Plus I'd reap major XP for playing character!

[Giant2005]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Erin Tarn is wanted by the High Command. They'd have my balls if I just filled her head with plasma. Plus I'd feel bad shooting a helpless old woman point blank in the face, even if she was a subversive. Better to give her a trail and hand her over to the proper authorizes. And I might even get a promotion!

And more importantly, you are just an average soldier. You don't have all that meta-game knowledge that makes you despise her so. All she is to you is a name that you have been told to capture.

[Ravenwing]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Erin Tarn is wanted by the High Command. They'd have my balls if I just filled her head with plasma. Plus I'd feel bad shooting a helpless old woman point blank in the face, even if she was a subversive. Better to give her a trail and hand her over to the proper authorizes. And I might even get a promotion!

And more importantly, you are just an average soldier. You don't have all that meta-game knowledge that makes you despise her so. All she is to you is a name that you have been told to capture.

Wrong.
As a Soldier I have been told that she is the greatest threat to the CS, and the Survival of Mankind.

[TechnoGothic]

I'd take to the back of the APC and expose her to the "Ooze" and force her to touch an animal or insect.

[Giant2005]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Erin Tarn is wanted by the High Command. They'd have my balls if I just filled her head with plasma. Plus I'd feel bad shooting a helpless old woman point blank in the face, even if she was a subversive. Better to give her a trail and hand her over to the proper authorizes. And I might even get a promotion!

And more importantly, you are just an average soldier. You don't have all that meta-game knowledge that makes you despise her so. All she is to you is a name that you have been told to capture.

Wrong.
As a Soldier I have been told that she is the greatest threat to the CS, and the Survival of Mankind.

Exactly.
You have no personal bias toward her one way or the other. All you know of her is what your superiors have told you and instructed you to do. If you are choosing to go against orders for something you have no personal attachment to, then you are abviously willing to ignore orders over anything and let's face it; You are a pretty crappy soldier and would have probably been court martialled long before you were ever told of Erin Tarn anyway.

[boxee]

All you need to know about Erin Tarn. The SOT where she does the "I told you so" to king creed, I would have shot her on the spot, many times...........

[Giant2005]

Yeah... As players, it doesn't really matter what you support in this game, we all seem to agree on the hatred for Erin Tarn.

[Akashic Soldier]

Shes a subversive guilty of spreading propaganda.
As far as I know no accusations of witchcraft have been levied.

[taalismn]

Shes a subversive guilty of spreading propaganda.
As far as I know no accusations of witchcraft have been levied.

"Does she float?"

[boxee]

Shes a subversive guilty of spreading propaganda.
As far as I know no accusations of witchcraft have been levied.

"Does she float?"

"So if she weighs the same as a duck............"

[Ravenwing]

Shes a subversive guilty of spreading propaganda.
As far as I know no accusations of witchcraft have been levied.

"Does she float?"

"So if she weighs the same as a duck............"

Then she must be made of wood?

[Akashic Soldier]

Shes a subversive guilty of spreading propaganda.
As far as I know no accusations of witchcraft have been levied.

"Does she float?"

"So if she weighs the same as a duck............"

Then she must be made of wood?

I dont think she's even been near wood in a long, long time.

[Ravenwing]

Shes a subversive guilty of spreading propaganda.
As far as I know no accusations of witchcraft have been levied.

"Does she float?"

"So if she weighs the same as a duck............"

Then she must be made of wood?

I dont think she's even been near wood in a long, long time.

Not since Karl and ole Dunscun Jr dumped her!

[Ravenwing]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Erin Tarn is wanted by the High Command. They'd have my balls if I just filled her head with plasma. Plus I'd feel bad shooting a helpless old woman point blank in the face, even if she was a subversive. Better to give her a trail and hand her over to the proper authorizes. And I might even get a promotion!

And more importantly, you are just an average soldier. You don't have all that meta-game knowledge that makes you despise her so. All she is to you is a name that you have been told to capture.

Wrong.
As a Soldier I have been told that she is the greatest threat to the CS, and the Survival of Mankind.

Exactly.
You have no personal bias toward her one way or the other. All you know of her is what your superiors have told you and instructed you to do. If you are choosing to go against orders for something you have no personal attachment to, then you are abviously willing to ignore orders over anything and let's face it; You are a pretty crappy soldier and would have probably been court martialled long before you were ever told of Erin Tarn anyway.

But I would have a personal Bias against her as a CS trooper.
Think of it for a moment. This is the most wanted terrorist in you nation, the person who you've been told is the bringer of doom, the archenemy and that spits in the face of all that you love and hold dear. Her very existence is an insult to you, your brothers and sisters in arms, and the man who leads, guides and is beloved by your nation. She threatens not only your life, but your entire way of life.
So yes you would have a personal bias against her, and fearing what she could do to others, you might be compelled by duty and honor to simply vaporize her and take the punishment that might come upon you for defending all that you uphold.

[Ravenwing]

Yeah... As players, it doesn't really matter what you support in this game, we all seem to agree on the hatred for Erin Tarn.

Which is funny if you think about it, why all the hate on the little old lady?

I mean not that I like her, I tend to roll my eyes whenever she's used as a narrative in books, but still.

[boxee]

Shes a subversive guilty of spreading propaganda.
As far as I know no accusations of witchcraft have been levied.

"Does she float?"

"So if she weighs the same as a duck............"

Then she must be made of wood?

And is a WITCH!!!!!!!

[The Dark Elf]

I follow my orders to the letter.

But since I cant read, I shoot her.

[Giant2005]

[
But I would have a personal Bias against her as a CS trooper.
Think of it for a moment. This is the most wanted terrorist in you nation, the person who you've been told is the bringer of doom, the archenemy and that spits in the face of all that you love and hold dear. Her very existence is an insult to you, your brothers and sisters in arms, and the man who leads, guides and is beloved by your nation. She threatens not only your life, but your entire way of life.
So yes you would have a personal bias against her, and fearing what she could do to others, you might be compelled by duty and honor to simply vaporize her and take the punishment that might come upon you for defending all that you uphold.

That is a fair statement to make and I think I can understand why people would feel that way, I just personally never would.
Regardless of what I was told about her, I simply wouldn't care enough to make any sort of sacrifice for the sake of her.
That is assuming that the CS actually want her alive like is implied in the OT. If they want her alive, then the reward for her alive would obviously be greater than that of her being dead.
I would only be seeking her death if she had influenced me personally - in a real world example, if Osama Bin Laaden was worth more to me alive, I'd be going for the capture but if he was worth more alive and I knew a few people that were victims of the world trade center; I'd be going for his head.

[Giant2005]

Yeah... As players, it doesn't really matter what you support in this game, we all seem to agree on the hatred for Erin Tarn.

Which is funny if you think about it, why all the hate on the little old lady?

I mean not that I like her, I tend to roll my eyes whenever she's used as a narrative in books, but still.

I can't even figure out why I hate her, all I know is I do.

[Ravenwing]

Yeah... As players, it doesn't really matter what you support in this game, we all seem to agree on the hatred for Erin Tarn.

Which is funny if you think about it, why all the hate on the little old lady?

I mean not that I like her, I tend to roll my eyes whenever she's used as a narrative in books, but still.

I can't even figure out why I hate her, all I know is I do.

I know, I don't know why I hate her, but I do.

I think she was made to be the true 'Villain we all love to hate.'

[taalismn]

[
And is a WITCH!!!!!!!

"You seem like a person of learning."

[The Beast]

I didn't start hating her until after WB2. I'd have more respect for her if she was turned into dinner during her trip in Central America.

[Killer Cyborg]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

Yup.

[zaccheus]

I said let her go - but not because I'm a traitor.

I let her go because the old white haired human lady clearly isn't Erin Tarn. Where are her horns and tail? Why isn't she summoning demons or making head's explade with her infernal power? She clearly is just an old woman with dementia who thinks she's Erin Tarn. No way I'm taking her to my commanding officer just to get chewed out for harassing some poor old woman. I made that mistake once before and I still have the bruises.

[flatline]

Who?

J/K.

I don't understand how she can be public enemy #1 for the CS. She writes unflattering things about the CS, but the CS is largely illiterate, so why do they care?

--flatline

[Ravenwing]

I said let her go - but not because I'm a traitor.

I let her go because the old white haired human lady clearly isn't Erin Tarn. Where are her horns and tail? Why isn't she summoning demons or making head's explade with her infernal power? She clearly is just an old woman with dementia who thinks she's Erin Tarn. No way I'm taking her to my commanding officer just to get chewed out for harassing some poor old woman. I made that mistake once before and I still have the bruises.

To Quote from the Malfas Malicieum,

'Trust not your eyes when dealing with the witch, for they will deceive you. Trust not your thoughts, for a witch can alter them as she see's fit.
Trust only in your weapons, and unleash them without delay. Suffer not a Witch to Live!'

[Akashic Soldier]

Who?

J/K.

I don't understand how she can be public enemy #1 for the CS. She writes unflattering things about the CS, but the CS is largely illiterate, so why do they care?

--flatline

They can read... just at a primary school level.

[Josh Sinsapaugh]

Who?

J/K.

I don't understand how she can be public enemy #1 for the CS. She writes unflattering things about the CS, but the CS is largely illiterate, so why do they care?

--flatline

Today, in 2012, we have audio-books. They are readily and easily available - that's been true for quite a while now. The CS is a Postliterate society - audiobooks if not commonplace are at the very least available in some form or the other. I'd imagine that audiobooks that paint the world with the brush of Coalition revisionist history and/or Coalition propaganda/morals are very familiar to the illiterate portions of the CS population.

Also, there is nothing stopping the few that can read from reading to those that can't (or just simply sharing the information) - aside from the fear of totalitarian retribution for disseminating the information in a banned book.

~ Josh

[Kovoston]

Other: I'd return her alive and unharmed, to high command. The best way to deal with criminals like Erin Tarn is to try them in a fair and legal court of law, so that all of the civilized world (read: CS, NGR, Free Quebec, Ishpeming, Manistique) may see her crimes. Justice will be done.

THIS

Also, I would be on the look out for a really angry Cyber-Knight.

I would do this as well (if I was a LOYAL Citizen soldier of the Coalition....). It depends on what happens...

[Mech-Viper Prime]

inform my emperor I sold her to the monsters in atlantis, when as asked why, i would say got let her see first hand how humans are treat by her "innocent d-bee" freaks, with any luck she will cause a rebellion there or end up of someone dinner plate. so win win

[Wōdwulf Seaxaning]

Blast her in the chest point blank so I can turn in her head for the bounty.

[Killer Cyborg]

Who?

J/K.

I don't understand how she can be public enemy #1 for the CS. She writes unflattering things about the CS, but the CS is largely illiterate, so why do they care?

--flatline

If al-Qaeda only speaks bad of the US in Arabic, should we ignore it when they rally people to attack us?

[Giant2005]

Who?

J/K.

I don't understand how she can be public enemy #1 for the CS. She writes unflattering things about the CS, but the CS is largely illiterate, so why do they care?

--flatline

If al-Qaeda only speaks bad of the US in Arabic, should we ignore it when they rally people to attack us?

I had no idea they spoke Arabic, I have only ever seen them speak subtitles.

[flatline]

Who?

J/K.

I don't understand how she can be public enemy #1 for the CS. She writes unflattering things about the CS, but the CS is largely illiterate, so why do they care?

--flatline

Today, in 2012, we have audio-books. They are readily and easily available - that's been true for quite a while now. The CS is a Postliterate society - audiobooks if not commonplace are at the very least available in some form or the other. I'd imagine that audiobooks that paint the world with the brush of Coalition revisionist history and/or Coalition propaganda/morals are very familiar to the illiterate portions of the CS population.

Also, there is nothing stopping the few that can read from reading to those that can't (or just simply sharing the information) - aside from the fear of totalitarian retribution for disseminating the information in a banned book.

~ Josh

If the point of keeping the masses illiterate is to keep them ignorant and easily controllable, why would audio-books (or whatever) be tolerated? That would be inconsistent with the stated goal.

--flatline

[The Beast]

It's called the black market for a reason...

[Josh Sinsapaugh]

Who?

J/K.

I don't understand how she can be public enemy #1 for the CS. She writes unflattering things about the CS, but the CS is largely illiterate, so why do they care?

--flatline

Today, in 2012, we have audio-books. They are readily and easily available - that's been true for quite a while now. The CS is a Postliterate society - audiobooks if not commonplace are at the very least available in some form or the other. I'd imagine that audiobooks that paint the world with the brush of Coalition revisionist history and/or Coalition propaganda/morals are very familiar to the illiterate portions of the CS population.

Also, there is nothing stopping the few that can read from reading to those that can't (or just simply sharing the information) - aside from the fear of totalitarian retribution for disseminating the information in a banned book.

~ Josh

If the point of keeping the masses illiterate is to keep them ignorant and easily controllable, why would audio-books (or whatever) be tolerated? That would be inconsistent with the stated goal.

--flatline

I answered that in the post of mine that you quoted:

I'd imagine that audiobooks that paint the world with the brush of Coalition revisionist history and/or Coalition propaganda/morals are very familiar to the illiterate portions of the CS population.

Which is very consistent with the stated goal as it would be the State sponsored information that is being fed to the public.

~ Josh

[Mallak's Place]

I'd ask her to autograph and number several of her wanted posters... then gag her and throw her butt in the APC for delivery to the proper officials. After she was publicly executed I'd make a fortune selling the last autographs she ever gave. =)

Also if the CS was smart, after they managed to capture her they would use her as bait. Let the world know where they are holding her and when they are going toi execute her and wait for all the "Troublemakers" to come and try to rescue her. Then after they kill all the "Heros" make a anouncment that they are pushing her executuin back another week. Rinse and Repeat.

[Josh Sinsapaugh]

It's called the black market for a reason...

Exactly. The audiobooks that would be available legally would be the censored, white-washed, State-approved books filled with propaganda and nothing at all subversive.

Erin Tarn's book(s) and other subversive text would be available on the Black Market and not legal to own.

~ Josh

[Killer Cyborg]

If the point of keeping the masses illiterate is to keep them ignorant and easily controllable, why would audio-books (or whatever) be tolerated? That would be inconsistent with the stated goal.

--flatline

It all comes down to what they want the masses to be ignorant of, and that's mostly history.
You find an ancient CD or record, and that's no biggie- you don't have anything to play it on. Besides, it's most likely just music.
You find an ancient book, you might learn some stuff that the CS doesn't want you to know.
Unless, of course, you can't read the thing, and you think it's dangerous.

Also, any medium requiring high-tech equipment in order for information to be exchanged is not as efficient as a medium where it is not required, not in a post-apocalyptic world, and that one extra level of requirement means one more thing that the CS can try to control.