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The Phoenix

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About Me

I don't belong in this era. I live by the Code of Chivalry, an old warrior code dead for far too long. When looking at our society, I can't help but think this age we live in sucks. After all, there is no loyalty, no respect for the sanctity of women in general, nor their wishes when cornered. There is no altruism, hardly any sense of dignity, or even a basic understanding of what honor is outside of honor as it applies to violence. Realistically, everything was not always that much better in medieval Europe, but they did have the Code, and many men succeeded in following it while almost everyone else at least tried. These days, you'll hardly see anyone trying to at least be a decent person anymore, let alone go out of their way for someone they don't know. I go to West Point after a short time in the 101st Airborne's Rakkasans, so if you're one of my old friends, hit me up. ..This profile was edited with Thomas' myspace editor V2.5
What Militaristic Historical Figure Are You?

Richard the Lionhearted
Heavily involved in current task. Flexible, willing to compromise and reason.
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My Interests

Movies, music, History, Literature, Army, getting through West Point and back to the Infantry where I belong.The Code of Chivalry From the Rifts: England Supplement

  • Live to serve King and Country.
  • Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds dear.
  • Live one's life so that it is worthy of respect and honor.
  • Live for freedom, justice and all that is good.
  • Never attack an unarmed foe.
  • Never use a weapon on an opponent not equal to the attack.
  • Never attack from behind.
  • Avoid lying to your fellow man.
  • Avoid cheating.
  • Avoid torture.
  • Obey the law of king, country, and chivalry.
  • Administer justice.
  • Protect the innocent.
  • Exhibit self control.
  • Show respect to authority.
  • Respect women.
  • Exhibit Courage in word and deed.
  • Defend the weak and innocent.
  • Destroy evil in all of its monstrous forms.
  • Crush the monsters that steal our land and rob our people.
  • Fight with honor.
  • Avenge the wronged.
  • Never abandon a friend, ally, or noble cause.
  • Fight for the ideals of king, country, and chivalry.
  • Die with valor.
  • Always keep one's word of honor.
  • Always maintain one's principles.
  • Never betray a confidence or comrade.
  • Avoid deception.
  • Respect life and freedom.
  • Die with honor.
  • Exhibit manners.
  • Be polite and attentive.
  • Be respectful of host, women, and honor.
  • Loyalty to country, King, honor, freedom, and the code of chivalry.
  • Loyalty to one's friends and those who lay their trust in thee.
  • I'd like to meet:

    God, David the Warrior King of Israel, King Arthur (if he was real), General Patton, General Pershing, Alexander The Great, King William the Conqueror, Lief Ericson, Napolean, Joan of Arc, The Archangel Michael, King Richard the Lionheart, Sir Trystram (if he was real), and all my noble ancestors who were knights (they'd be good for advice)

    Music:

    Linkin Park, Frank Sinatra, Coldplay, Breaking Benjamin, Slipknot, Crossfade, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Cold, Paul Oakenfold, Darude, DJ Sammy, Shinedown, Ra, Revis, Evanescence, Disturbed, Mudvayne, Earshot, Staind, 12 Stones, Sevendust, Eve 6, Oasis, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Seether, Creed, Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Trapt, Finch, Chevelle, Drowning Pool, Smile Empty Soul, Switchfoot, Papa Roach, Jimmy Eat World, Thursday, Taking back Sunday, Jurassic 5, X-ecutioners, The Streets, Fort Minor, Skillet, Pandora, Pillar, Evans Blue, Metallica, and soeme other random-ass trance and metal

    Movies:

    The Boondock Saints, Resident Evil 1 and 2, The Matrix Trilogy, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Blade Trilogy, The American Pie Trilogy, Eurotrip, Roadtrip, Old School, Dodgeball, Love Actually, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Locked Stocked and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, The Godfather Trilogy, The 5th Element, Gladiator, The Messenger, Blackhawk Down (Two of my Platoon Sgts. in the Rakkasans were Rangers in the real incident), We Were Soldiers, Saving Private Ryan, Starship Troopers, All James Bond movies, The 10 Things I Hate About You, Varsity Blues, Friday Night Lights, Team America: World Police, Sliding Doors (that one's probably the next best chick flick after Love Actually), The Transporter 1 and 2, The Pest, The Exorcist, Troy, Braveheart, The Passion, Romeo and Juliet, I could go on forever.

    Television:

    Family Guy, Adult Swim on Cartoon Network, and Ali G

    Books:

    Le Morte D'Arthur (the best book ever) by Sir Thomas Malory, The Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell, Dune by Frank Herbert, The Gates of Fire and Tides of War by Steven Pressfield, Stranger in a Strange Land and Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein, For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, The Illiad and The Odyssey by Homer, The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice

    Heroes:

    Just see my Who I'd Like to Meet Section... that's pretty much all of them

    My Blog

    The Tremble

    Funny how the flurry comes, fluttering flirtatiously, Heartbeats never stay in tune, sounding awkward melody. Guards go up, trembles fall, begging silence not to call. Do not stare, hope not for glare...
    Posted by The Phoenix on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:43:00 PST

    Dream

    I stumble in thoughts, I lose my words,   I find no sleep, Yet still dreams pass,   I dream of you, Do you dream of me?   For though I never sleep, I am forever dreaming of thee....
    Posted by The Phoenix on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:38:00 PST

    The Spark

    I felt a spark, so long unknown, Then caged it from kindling, against love condone. I locked it in, hoping to end its feign, But against my will, it became a flame.  ...
    Posted by The Phoenix on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:35:00 PST

    A few things

    Well, I can't sleep so I thought I would just speak about a few issues that are bothering me. First I wanted to go over the gays in the military issue. It astonishes me that we still have the Don...
    Posted by The Phoenix on Fri, 25 May 2007 11:48:00 PST

    Reflections

    I've strode through the fields time and again, I saw the burning through ages of sky. The shores wash away the memories Of each passing century with indifference, Along with the flickerings, blown and...
    Posted by The Phoenix on Sun, 13 May 2007 09:57:00 PST

    The Sun

    Ah, the sunny day, The sky blue skies, So beautiful on the surface, Yet so depressing. Like an imitation of purity Which on hollow souls fails to penetrate. The blaze does not seek to stir you from on...
    Posted by The Phoenix on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:23:00 PST

    An enlightening philisophical discussion between myself and a West Pointer

    "See, look at this, it's better than your Ranger shit." (talking about the green cord he wove out of 550 cord hanging from his shoulder)"What are you talking about, that's not Ranger shit, that's...
    Posted by The Phoenix on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:09:00 PST

    To Truly be Impetuous

    In days of crass naivety I thought I knew, Exactly what it means to be Impetuous. Only after sobering knowledge of trials continuous, Could I ever find a meaning more true.   To be impetuous is...
    Posted by The Phoenix on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:03:00 PST

    A turn in struggle

    On the verge of surrender, submitting in sand, Slowly sliding from standing I kneel. I was brave, but brash, now blatantly baffled, For I battled breathlessly while blind to my bane.   Sickening...
    Posted by The Phoenix on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:20:00 PST

    Hours

    As the sun moves across the sky, To the motion of the march, I scrawl a line of ash across asphalt, Sending my thoughts through smoke, Hating the world And cursing every move I make that you scorn....
    Posted by The Phoenix on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:47:00 PST