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Title: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 22 Aug 2013, 01:25
What is Thoughts of a Clone Soldier?

Thoughts of a Clone Soldier is an In-Character blog written and maintained by Denak Kalamari, describing his life and his thoughts on the various different aspects of his career as a clone soldier. The blog has since then reached over a 1000 views in the span of just under three months and has been publicly commended by CCP Mintchip and Logibro(thank you!). New entries are published in a bi-weekly basis, or when matters worth discussing pop up, subscribe to this thread and you will be the first to know when a new entry is published!

Indulge yourself in the world of clone soldiers today! (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.com)
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 28 Aug 2013, 11:15
New entry has been added, be sure to check it out!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 03 Sep 2013, 01:05
Entry added (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/09/upon-afterthought.html), a little more personal reflections this time, after some events that happened in the clone soldier IGS.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 09 Sep 2013, 01:43
Been thinking about how death affects clone soldiers, especially my character, and from that this entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/09/death.html) was made. Hope you enjoy it.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 09 Sep 2013, 11:42
Okay I have to share this, CCP has officially read my blog and likes it! Proof can be found here (https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=105631&find=unread), here (http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae43/destroyer135/logibrohasgoodtasteinblogs_zps7b675ba7.png) and here! (http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae43/destroyer135/iceland_proof_zpsae188c23.jpg)

All the more reason for you lovely people to read my blog too!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Lyn Farel on 09 Sep 2013, 12:36
RP Victor !
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 16 Sep 2013, 01:16
New entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/09/pressure-valve.html) has been made, discussing the state of the Empyrean War and how it might be a necessary evil to maintain the powerbalance between the empires
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 25 Sep 2013, 12:13
New entry published (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/09/close-relations.html), discussing the lonely nature of being a clone soldier, and a little about close relationships with people as an immortal.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 03 Oct 2013, 04:15
An entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/10/celebration-entry.html) celebrating my blog breaking the 1000 view threshold and explaining the reasons and history behind the creation of the blog. I thank everyone who has been reading my blog, I hope you will find my entries enjoyable to read in the future too!

Also, constructive criticism is welcome and greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 10 Oct 2013, 04:20
This entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/10/independence-of-mercenaries.html) is about the thought that clone soldiers actually aren't that independent as they might think, or are led to think. Quite an interesting read, from an OOC perspective too.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 17 Oct 2013, 03:31
New entry! (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/10/identification.html) It discusses how clone soldiers identify each other on the battlefield. On the bottom is also an explanation on what the piece of Intaki text stands for at the bottom of each entry, be sure to check it out!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 31 Oct 2013, 13:56
A new entry has been published, named Doubts and Faith (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/10/doubts-and-faith.html?). It discusses a little on Amarrian faith, how they stay faithful regardless of their circumstances, and how that faith can be useful in other situations.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 09 Nov 2013, 15:07
New entry, discussing the constant debate between Gallente and Amarr mercenaries (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/11/hypocricy-and-stereotypes.html) about the good and bad in their respective nations has been published, do give it a read!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 17 Nov 2013, 04:58
New entry, named Dangerous Equipment (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/11/dangerous-equipment.html) has just been published, detailing the features our dropsuits, weapons, equipment and modules have, and how questionable some of these features actually are.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 24 Nov 2013, 05:10
Honour (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/11/honour.html) has been published, discussing the concept of honor, and how it is virtuall non-existant within New Eden.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 05 Dec 2013, 04:00
New entry is out (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/12/profile-dampener-theorizing.html), which is more or less a final summary and report of the thread I made about profile dampeners (https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=121693&find=unread). Are you interested in this type of content too? Your input on it would be appreciated!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 13 Dec 2013, 12:46
With the feedback I received from the previous entry, I have been studying feverishly for the past few days. The result of that is probably the most detailed analysis of the Scrambler Rifle ever (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/12/scrambler-rifle-analyzation.html?), do give it a read and tell me if you like it!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 27 Dec 2013, 04:13
After a Christmas break, I have created a new entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/12/recruitment.html) finally. It discusses how clone soldiers get recruited to become clone soldiers in the first place, and ponders the reasons why you would want to do so in the first place. Most of it is based on this chronicle (http://dust514.com/media/fiction/stranded-part-seven/), and I hope you like this!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 31 Dec 2013, 04:09
New year is coming soon, so I decided to write up a final entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2013/12/new-year-entry.html) for the year, mostly as a shoutout to my friend Jandice Ymladris, and to my friends in the Intaki Liberation Front.

Happy new year everyone!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 14 Jan 2014, 13:21
Okay, after a holiday hiatus, I am back to writing and a new entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/01/metacombat.html) has been published! Although what I wrote is a little weird, and quite self-referential. Can't really explain it, so you should just read it yourself.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 29 Jan 2014, 12:41
A proper entry is out (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/01/humanity.html) finally, which largely discusses the humanity of dusters and capsuleers alike, and some of its defining traits. I hope you like it!

And for those who missed it, here is my earlier entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/01/the-summit.html) about my Yulai III Ground Facility project.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 10 Feb 2014, 09:22
New entry is out (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/02/freedom.html), focusing mostly on the Gallentean concept of democracy, and how freedom is often a word used incorrectly when describing the Gallente Federation. It's a little longer than usual, so I hope you can stick reading through all of it!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Jace on 10 Feb 2014, 09:52
Hmm, I somehow missed your site previously. I'll try to set aside some time this week to sit down and read it all.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 29 Mar 2014, 12:49
Okay, now that I can reply to threads here again, I'll catch you up on what was missed.

I switched to tell more about Denak's life and the initial weeks and months of his life as a clone soldier in Beginnings (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/03/beginnings.html), which was then expanded further upon in Discovering Humanity (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/03/discovering-humanity.html). Do read them both!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Templar Ordo on 31 Mar 2014, 02:13
I really enjoy reading these. Great work, Denak.
You are a great link between EVE and DUST.

(yeeeah, I took your avatar inspiration to myself. awesomeness)
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 01 Apr 2014, 10:49
Thanks, I'm glad somebody is enjoying my ramblings. :D

Speaking of which, I have now announced my ISK quintupling service (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/04/announcement-of-my-quintupling-service.html)! Send in your offers quickly before it gets shut down!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Iwan Terpalen on 02 Apr 2014, 05:37
Speaking of which, I have now announced my ISK quintupling service (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/04/announcement-of-my-quintupling-service.html)! Send in your offers quickly before it gets shut down!
Amazing, and two-and-a-half times more efficient than similar services being offered in Jita. An asset to the community, and highly recommended.
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 06 May 2014, 13:49
Yes, this blog is still alive, and I have finally finished procrastinating and getting a new entry out, titled Numbness (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/05/numbness.html). Do give it a read!
Title: Re: Thoughts of a Clone Soldier
Post by: Denak Kalamari on 19 May 2014, 14:07
Welp, Legion happened, my PC died and I'm still broke as usual, I'm pretty much done with DUST now. That also means my blog will be shutting down, as there's pretty much nothing left to write about by this point. But even so, I made a parting blog entry (http://clonesoldier.blogspot.fi/2014/05/a-farewell.html) and explained my leave IC. It might see it revived if I get Legion, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

It has been a blast writing this blog, and I hope all you readers enjoyed it as much as I did. Thank you. o7