Mindscanner #79 - Some Thoughts on Warrior Recruiting

Issue #79
Winter 2010/2011

Some Thoughts on Warrior Recruiting
by Capt. Keela sutai-Septaric (Leila McMichael)
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New Klingon Warriors, or Alien Mercenaries in service to the Klingon Empire, are the lifeblood of KAG. How can you attract these new recruits? Back in the day, when I had more time to set up and work in recruiting, these are the methods that I found that brought the most results.

Your Appearance: A well-armored Klingon Warrior is the single most IMPORTANT recruitment weapon in your arsenal. Of course, every uniform is a work in progress, but if you take the time and effort to make yourself look as good and as intimidating as possible, you will get better results. Be the Warrior you appear to be -- stay in persona, but do not be uber-Klingon as that will deter a positive response. Keep your sense of humor!

Your KAG Table: A well-decorated KAG table with applications, writing weapons, gum or candy bait, and display items, is the second most important recruitment weapon. It takes time to accumulate those posters and artifacts that attract new warriors, but it is well worth it. Business cards can be carried on your person at all times in case you do
not have a table powered up. Make sure all your contact information is current.

Applications: The IKAV Nemesis once had a very striking recruitment poster with a buff Klingon male background on them. I was highly impressed by these posters. Think about the effect you wish to convey -- you WANT to stir your new recruit's Warrior Spirit! ALWAYS refer new recruits to the robo-application process even if you take their paper
application. This puts them into the KAG database and is a very important tool to facilitate their service to the Empire.

Weaponry: Weapons always look good, but because so many cons and public places forbid them, I have simply stopped carrying any weapons except for use as display. Safety is paramount; wooden or plastic weapons are preferred over metal for these reasons. Keep KAG's guidelines on weapons use and peace-bonding foremost in your mind.

Panels: Accept panel challenges if your schedule permits. Represent your species and your Empire well when you are called upon to do so. Be knowledgeable.

Costume Contests: These can be a venue to show off your finery or your latest uniform to new recruits that you may have missed. Don't dream it, be it.

Klingon Ceremonies: Promotions and awards ceremonies and ship meetings in public also attract a great deal of attention, and potential recruits will be gained.. It hones the new Warrior's perception of comportment and instills a sense of pride in being part of a Warrior community such as KAG. Having a chance to speak and act as a Klingon is important to the growth of your new recruit. They will follow by example, so teach them well.

Pride: You are a self-assured, well-armored, superior Klingon Warrior or Alien Mercenary in KAG. Convey this attitude, along with Honor, and recruits will be attracted to you because they want to be just like you.

Qapla'!!!

Keela