Hello Orion,

Summer is in full swing and I feel as if progress in Orion has been slowing recently. I was just wondering what your thoughts, as a citizen, were on Orion and what we can do to help remedy possible issues.

Here are some issues/ideas I have been thinking of recently:

• Infrastructure: Any government eyesores that need to be taken care of? I for one would like to start work on renovating Orion's cobble bridges into something more tasteful, such as stone brick. Infrastructure has come a long way since I've lived here, but it, undoubtedly, has a long way to go.

• City Government: Any sort of misgivings you have with the way Orion is being run? I know I am always open to suggestions on how to improve government in Orion so that it best serves the people. Understandably, everyone has jobs or other events in their life and keeps them busy. I for one have not been playing much recently as I work about 48 hours a week. But, any suggestions? I am sincerely open to criticism.

• Colonies: How are the colonies doing? I would like to get more international rails set up in the near future, and it would be great to get a digging party night going to alleviate some of the long labor involved when one or two people dig a tunnel. There are also other issues that need to be addressed in the colonies. Feel free to post your thoughts from both perspectives.

• Armament: I feel as if Itaqi and I have been doing a good job keeping the defenders of Orion, both foreign and domestic, stocked with potions. If anyone has any concerns or misgivings over supplies or pvp equipment, I know I would be happy to help arm competent pvpers. So not you Malice? #Rekt No, definitely not me.

• UMM: Anyone have questions or concerns about the UMM? Moreover, Orion's obligations to the UMM. For reference here is the subreddit and here is the Charter. Personally, I am very pleased with the UMM so far. It has brought a lot of the minus minus closer together, and consolidated our stance of peace above war.

• Anything Else? I don't have all the ideas in this city. Feel free to bring up anything you've been wondering or worrying about.

With this thread, I hope to open my eyes to opinions of people I normally don't hear as clear on mumble. Written words are beautiful in that no one can physically drown out your argument with theirs (disregarding censorship).

I hope you all are enjoying summer! Leave your comments below,

Malice975 Executive Council of Orion