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|name = Callisto | |name = Callisto | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Callisto joined the New Pacific Order on April 17, 2023. In her early days, she won a prize for talent in speed attacks.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/speed-attack-leaderboard-r2560/ Speed Attack Leaderboard]'', {{Torn|Deatvert}}, May 25, 2023</ref> She also saw herself consistently training at a high energy level for a member with under 300,000 stats: making the top of the Gym Diaries in | Callisto joined the New Pacific Order on April 17, 2023. In her early days, she won a prize for talent in speed attacks.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/speed-attack-leaderboard-r2560/ Speed Attack Leaderboard]'', {{Torn|Deatvert}}, May 25, 2023</ref> She also saw herself consistently training at a high energy level for a member with under 300,000 stats: making the top of the Gym Diaries in Volumes 79-82 and 85.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/the-gym-diaries-volume-79-automated-iat-edition-r2566/ The Gym Diaries, Volume 79: Automated iat Edition]'', {{Torn|iat}}, June 9, 2023</ref> | ||
===Admissions Department and Diplomatic Affairs=== | ===Admissions Department and Diplomatic Affairs=== | ||
She served in the | She served in the {{Tornp|Admissions Department}} early in her time in NPO, being promoted to Deputy Provost for Recruiting on August 8, 2023, with then-Provost {{Torn|iat}} explaining that "[s]ince joining Admissions as both a Recruiter and an Instructor, she has been a force of nature contributing day to day across so many different fronts in both verticals of the department."<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/admissions-department-staff-updates-r2584/ Admissions Updates & Promotions],'' {{Torn|iat}}, August 8, 2023</ref> On February 11, 2024, she was appointed to take over as Deputy Provost for Instruction, with {{Torn|BoonieSteep}} taking over her former role in Recruiting.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/admissions-updates-promotions-r2804/ Admissions Updates & Promotions]'', {{Torn|iat}}, February 11, 2024</ref> She served as Deputy Provost until April 22, 2024.<ref>[https://npowned.net/news/torn/admissions-leadership-update-r2831/ Admissions Leadership Update], {{Torn|iat}}, April 22, 2024</ref> Callisto also served in {{Tornp|Diplomatic Affairs}} under {{Torn|Xoriet}} as an Intelligence Agent/Consultant.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/looking-back-at-2023-r2781/ Looking Back at 2023]'', {{Torn|Nemphesis}}, December 31, 2023</ref> | ||
===Prosperity Council=== | ===Prosperity Council=== | ||
On December 29, 2023, {{Torn|saxasm}} appointed Callisto to serve as a Junior Councilor for {{Tornp|NPO - Prosperity}}.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/new-junior-councilor-for-prosperity-r2780/ New Junior Councilor for Prosperity]'', {{Torn|saxasm}}, December 29, 2023</ref> She served as Junior Councilor until June 1, 2024, when she was promoted to Councilor.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/prosperity-council-promotions-r2844/ Prosperity Council Promotions]'', {{Torn|darkparticle}}, June 1, 2024</ref> | On December 29, 2023, {{Torn|saxasm}} appointed Callisto to serve as a Junior Councilor for {{Tornp|NPO - Prosperity}}.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/new-junior-councilor-for-prosperity-r2780/ New Junior Councilor for Prosperity]'', {{Torn|saxasm}}, December 29, 2023</ref> She served as Junior Councilor until June 1, 2024, when she was promoted to Councilor.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/prosperity-council-promotions-r2844/ Prosperity Council Promotions]'', {{Torn|darkparticle}}, June 1, 2024</ref> She served as Councilor until her retirement on July 15, 2024, to focus on Military Command.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/reports-of-tainted-xanax-a-prosperity-council-update-r2859/ Reports of Tainted Xanax: A Prosperity Council Update]'', {{Torn|iat}}, July 15, 2024</ref> | ||
===Military Command=== | ===Military Command=== | ||
Callisto has served extensively in {{Tornp|Military Command}}. She was appointed Lieutenant on February 1, 2024. She was appointed Colonel on April 10, 2024.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/200187-rattle-your-spears-the-new-milcom-valkyrie-flies-at-dawn/ Rattle your spears, the new MilCom Valkyrie flies at dawn!]'', {{Torn|SableCanary}}, April 9, 2024</ref> Shortly after her appointment, the ranked war system was modified, and Callisto announced a payout structure which would reduce payouts for outside hits.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/200235-ranked-war-changes-and-outside-hits/ Ranked War Changes on Outside Hits and Payouts]'', | Callisto has served extensively in {{Tornp|Military Command}}. She was appointed Lieutenant on February 1, 2024. She was appointed Colonel on April 10, 2024.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/200187-rattle-your-spears-the-new-milcom-valkyrie-flies-at-dawn/ Rattle your spears, the new MilCom Valkyrie flies at dawn!]'', {{Torn|SableCanary}}, April 9, 2024</ref> Shortly after her appointment, the ranked war system was modified, and Callisto announced a payout structure which would reduce payouts for outside hits.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/200235-ranked-war-changes-and-outside-hits/ Ranked War Changes on Outside Hits and Payouts]'', Callisto, April 15, 2024</ref> | ||
In May 2024, Callisto organized {{Tornp|NPO - Prosperity}}'s successful war against The Corporation.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/a-weekend-of-war-three-wars-three-victories-r2839/ A Weekend of War: Three Wars, Three Victories]'', {{Torn|Deatvert}}, May 27, 2024</ref> | In May 2024, Callisto organized {{Tornp|NPO - Prosperity}}'s successful war against The Corporation.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/a-weekend-of-war-three-wars-three-victories-r2839/ A Weekend of War: Three Wars, Three Victories]'', {{Torn|Deatvert}}, May 27, 2024</ref> During wars she commanded, she was praised for her presence in voice chats as an organizer in wars.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/200542-pro-v-tc-rw-retro/ PRO v TC RW Retro]'', May 26, 2024</ref> She was promoted through the ranks, eventually rising to become General on August 8, 2024, when {{Torn|echotte}} was promoted to Imperial Officer of Military Affairs,<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/a-milcom-reshuffle-r2875/ A MilCom Reshuffle]'', {{Torn|Sa-Belle}}, August 8, 2024</ref> before retiring shortly thereafter to focus on her roles in [[NationStates]]. | ||
===Imperial Service=== | ===Imperial Service=== | ||
Callisto was appointed Imperial Officer of Military Affairs on May 9, 2025, alongside {{Torn|Lord of Darkness}}.<ref>[https://npowned.net/news/torn/military-affairs-imperial-officers-endurance-governor-appointments-r2991/ Military Affairs Imperial Officers & Endurance Governor Appointments], {{Torn|JesseEnd}}, May 9, 2025</ref> Her time as Imperial Officer came during an era of significant change for the Order following the departure of {{Torn|Belle}} and a significant portion of leadership. During her time, she oversaw numerous promotions through the ranks and mentored new members, including the initial appointments of {{Torn|Garlanator}}<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/milcom-promotions-and-announcements-from-the-imperial-officer-r3003/ Milcom Promotions and Announcements from the Imperial Officer]'' | Callisto was appointed Imperial Officer of Military Affairs on May 9, 2025, alongside {{Torn|Lord of Darkness}}.<ref>[https://npowned.net/news/torn/military-affairs-imperial-officers-endurance-governor-appointments-r2991/ Military Affairs Imperial Officers & Endurance Governor Appointments], {{Torn|JesseEnd}}, May 9, 2025</ref> Her time as Imperial Officer came during an era of significant change for the Order following the departure of {{Torn|Belle}} and a significant portion of leadership. During her time, she oversaw numerous promotions through the ranks and mentored new members, including the initial appointments of {{Torn|Garlanator}},<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/milcom-promotions-and-announcements-from-the-imperial-officer-r3003/ Milcom Promotions and Announcements from the Imperial Officer]'' Callisto, June 3, 2025</ref> {{Torn|hessian01}},<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/july-milcom-promotions-r3017/ July Milcom Promotions]'', Callisto, July 19, 2025</ref> and {{Torn|MagnoliaTree}}<ref name="Sept. 2025">''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/september-milcom-promotions-r3034/ September Milcom Promotions]'', Callisto, September 3, 2025</ref> to Lieutenant and their subsequent appointment into High Command.<ref name="Sept. 2025"/><ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/october-military-promotions-r3049/ October Military Promotions]'', Callisto, October 9, 2025</ref> | ||
Her time also saw two major changes to payouts in ranked wars. First, in order to assist lower-stat players who would take losses while doing group attacks, losses began to be compensated as assists under certain circumstances.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/203257-regarding-losses-during-ranked-wars/ Regarding Losses During Ranked Wars]'', | Her time also saw two major changes to payouts in ranked wars. First, in order to assist lower-stat players who would take losses while doing group attacks, losses began to be compensated as assists under certain circumstances.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/forums/topic/203257-regarding-losses-during-ranked-wars/ Regarding Losses During Ranked Wars]'', Callisto, July 28, 2025</ref> Second, expenses were removed from the payout calculation, leading to improved payouts for members.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/an-adjustment-to-ranked-war-payout-calculations-r3037/ An Adjustment to Ranked War Payout Calculations]'', Callisto, September 11, 2025</ref> | ||
During Callisto's time as Imperial Officer, the factions | During Callisto's time as Imperial Officer, the factions have seen success in [[ranked war]]s: | ||
* [[NPO - Valour|Valour]] entered, and won, its first ever ranked war in a dominant rout.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/on-faction-purposes-and-goals-r3043/ On Faction Purposes and Goals]'', {{Torn|Lord of Darkness}}, September 28, 2025</ref><ref>[https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=31938 War report on Torn]</ref> | * [[NPO - Valour|Valour]] entered, and won, its first ever ranked war in a dominant rout.<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/on-faction-purposes-and-goals-r3043/ On Faction Purposes and Goals]'', {{Torn|Lord of Darkness}}, September 28, 2025</ref><ref>[https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=31938 War report on Torn]</ref> | ||
* [[NPO - Endurance|Endurance]] entered five contested wars between June 7, 2025, and October 18, 2025, winning four of them. It also engaged in several termed wars. | * [[NPO - Endurance|Endurance]] entered five contested wars between June 7, 2025, and October 18, 2025, winning four of them. It also engaged in several termed wars. | ||
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Callisto served as in command for at least the following ranked wars: | Callisto served as in command for at least the following ranked wars: | ||
* Prosperity v. The Covenant (February 2024) | * Prosperity v. The Covenant (February 2024) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=11971 War report on Torn] | ||
* Strength v. SMTH-Bright Summit (April 2024) | * Strength v. SMTH-Bright Summit (April 2024) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=13146 War report on Torn] | ||
* Strength v. Legitimate Business (April 2024) | * Strength v. Legitimate Business (April 2024) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=13655 War report on Torn] | ||
* Strength v. Ara Pacis (July 2024) | * Strength v. Ara Pacis (July 2024) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=16009 War report on Torn] | ||
* Strength v. Jokerz (May 2025) | * Strength v. Jokerz (May 2025) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=25785 War report on Torn] | ||
* Strength v. Mortiferi (June 2025) | * Strength v. Mortiferi (June 2025) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=26467 War report on Torn] | ||
* Endurance v. Violent Resolution (June 2025) | * Endurance v. Violent Resolution (June 2025) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=26763 War report on Torn] | ||
* Endurance v. Torn Galactic Republic (June 2025) | * Endurance v. Torn Galactic Republic (June 2025) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=26945 War report on Torn] | ||
* Prosperity v. Violent Resolution (June 2025) | * Prosperity v. Violent Resolution (June 2025) [https://www.torn.com/war.php?step=rankreport&rankID=27300 War report on Torn] | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
On June 22, 2024, Emperor {{Torn|Deatvert}} awarded Callisto with the [[ | On June 22, 2024, then-Emperor {{Torn|Deatvert}} awarded Callisto with the award of [[Pacifican Vanguard]].<ref>''[https://npowned.net/news/torn/awards-and-recognition-spring-2024-r2850/ Awards and Recognition: Spring 2024]'', {{Torn|Deatvert}}, June 22, 2024</ref> In granting the award, Deatvert explained: | ||
:Callisto has made an immediate impact on multiple departments, including Admissions, Military Command, and Prosperity Council with their contributions, insights, and opinions. In Admissions she made major personal contributions to the development, maintenance, and growth of the recruiting side of the department as well as serving as one of the longest standing leaders there. In Military Command she has contributed heavily to the development and structure of new MilCom members including the conception of the MilCom Academy for New NCOs and the running of multiple wars for Prosperity and Strength. In Prosperity Council she has been an active participant, adding insight into goals and the development of the shell. | :Callisto has made an immediate impact on multiple departments, including Admissions, Military Command, and Prosperity Council with their contributions, insights, and opinions. In Admissions she made major personal contributions to the development, maintenance, and growth of the recruiting side of the department as well as serving as one of the longest standing leaders there. In Military Command she has contributed heavily to the development and structure of new MilCom members including the conception of the MilCom Academy for New NCOs and the running of multiple wars for Prosperity and Strength. In Prosperity Council she has been an active participant, adding insight into goals and the development of the shell. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==External | ==External links== | ||
[https://www.torn.com/profiles.php?XID=2914573 Callisto in Torn] | * [https://www.torn.com/profiles.php?XID=2914573 Callisto in Torn] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:43, 24 October 2025
| Callisto | |
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| New Pacific Order | |
| Imperial Officer of Military Affairs | |
| May 9, 2025 – Present | |
| General | |
| August 8, 2024 – August 21, 2024 | |
| Colonel | |
| April 10, 2024 – August 8, 2024 | |
| Councilor - Prosperity | |
| June 1, 2024 – July 14, 2024 | |
| Deputy Provost for Instruction | |
| February 11, 2024 – April 22, 2024 | |
| Junior Councilor - Prosperity | |
| January 28, 2024 – June 1, 2024 | |
| Lieutenant | |
| February 1, 2024 – April 10, 2024 | |
| Deputy Provost for Recruiting | |
| August 8, 2023 – February 11, 2024 |
- For more information on the player, see Callisto.
Callisto is the Imperial Officer of Military Affairs in the New Pacific Order. She has previously served extensively in Council, Admissions, and Military Command.
History
Callisto joined the New Pacific Order on April 17, 2023. In her early days, she won a prize for talent in speed attacks.[1] She also saw herself consistently training at a high energy level for a member with under 300,000 stats: making the top of the Gym Diaries in Volumes 79-82 and 85.[2]
Admissions Department and Diplomatic Affairs
She served in the Admissions Department early in her time in NPO, being promoted to Deputy Provost for Recruiting on August 8, 2023, with then-Provost iat explaining that "[s]ince joining Admissions as both a Recruiter and an Instructor, she has been a force of nature contributing day to day across so many different fronts in both verticals of the department."[3] On February 11, 2024, she was appointed to take over as Deputy Provost for Instruction, with BoonieSteep taking over her former role in Recruiting.[4] She served as Deputy Provost until April 22, 2024.[5] Callisto also served in Diplomatic Affairs under Xoriet as an Intelligence Agent/Consultant.[6]
Prosperity Council
On December 29, 2023, saxasm appointed Callisto to serve as a Junior Councilor for NPO - Prosperity.[7] She served as Junior Councilor until June 1, 2024, when she was promoted to Councilor.[8] She served as Councilor until her retirement on July 15, 2024, to focus on Military Command.[9]
Military Command
Callisto has served extensively in Military Command. She was appointed Lieutenant on February 1, 2024. She was appointed Colonel on April 10, 2024.[10] Shortly after her appointment, the ranked war system was modified, and Callisto announced a payout structure which would reduce payouts for outside hits.[11]
In May 2024, Callisto organized NPO - Prosperity's successful war against The Corporation.[12] During wars she commanded, she was praised for her presence in voice chats as an organizer in wars.[13] She was promoted through the ranks, eventually rising to become General on August 8, 2024, when echotte was promoted to Imperial Officer of Military Affairs,[14] before retiring shortly thereafter to focus on her roles in NationStates.
Imperial Service
Callisto was appointed Imperial Officer of Military Affairs on May 9, 2025, alongside Lord of Darkness.[15] Her time as Imperial Officer came during an era of significant change for the Order following the departure of Belle and a significant portion of leadership. During her time, she oversaw numerous promotions through the ranks and mentored new members, including the initial appointments of Garlanator,[16] hessian01,[17] and MagnoliaTree[18] to Lieutenant and their subsequent appointment into High Command.[18][19]
Her time also saw two major changes to payouts in ranked wars. First, in order to assist lower-stat players who would take losses while doing group attacks, losses began to be compensated as assists under certain circumstances.[20] Second, expenses were removed from the payout calculation, leading to improved payouts for members.[21]
During Callisto's time as Imperial Officer, the factions have seen success in ranked wars:
- Valour entered, and won, its first ever ranked war in a dominant rout.[22][23]
- Endurance entered five contested wars between June 7, 2025, and October 18, 2025, winning four of them. It also engaged in several termed wars.
- Prosperity entered five contested wars between May 24, 2025, and October 18, 2025, winning three of them. It also engaged in several termed wars.
- Strength entered six contested between May 10, 2025, and October 18, 2025, winning four of them. It also engaged in several termed wars.
War Command History
Callisto served as in command for at least the following ranked wars:
- Prosperity v. The Covenant (February 2024) War report on Torn
- Strength v. SMTH-Bright Summit (April 2024) War report on Torn
- Strength v. Legitimate Business (April 2024) War report on Torn
- Strength v. Ara Pacis (July 2024) War report on Torn
- Strength v. Jokerz (May 2025) War report on Torn
- Strength v. Mortiferi (June 2025) War report on Torn
- Endurance v. Violent Resolution (June 2025) War report on Torn
- Endurance v. Torn Galactic Republic (June 2025) War report on Torn
- Prosperity v. Violent Resolution (June 2025) War report on Torn
Awards
On June 22, 2024, then-Emperor Deatvert awarded Callisto with the award of Pacifican Vanguard.[24] In granting the award, Deatvert explained:
- Callisto has made an immediate impact on multiple departments, including Admissions, Military Command, and Prosperity Council with their contributions, insights, and opinions. In Admissions she made major personal contributions to the development, maintenance, and growth of the recruiting side of the department as well as serving as one of the longest standing leaders there. In Military Command she has contributed heavily to the development and structure of new MilCom members including the conception of the MilCom Academy for New NCOs and the running of multiple wars for Prosperity and Strength. In Prosperity Council she has been an active participant, adding insight into goals and the development of the shell.
References
- ↑ Speed Attack Leaderboard, Deatvert, May 25, 2023
- ↑ The Gym Diaries, Volume 79: Automated iat Edition, iat, June 9, 2023
- ↑ Admissions Updates & Promotions, iat, August 8, 2023
- ↑ Admissions Updates & Promotions, iat, February 11, 2024
- ↑ Admissions Leadership Update, iat, April 22, 2024
- ↑ Looking Back at 2023, Nemphesis, December 31, 2023
- ↑ New Junior Councilor for Prosperity, saxasm, December 29, 2023
- ↑ Prosperity Council Promotions, darkparticle, June 1, 2024
- ↑ Reports of Tainted Xanax: A Prosperity Council Update, iat, July 15, 2024
- ↑ Rattle your spears, the new MilCom Valkyrie flies at dawn!, SableCanary, April 9, 2024
- ↑ Ranked War Changes on Outside Hits and Payouts, Callisto, April 15, 2024
- ↑ A Weekend of War: Three Wars, Three Victories, Deatvert, May 27, 2024
- ↑ PRO v TC RW Retro, May 26, 2024
- ↑ A MilCom Reshuffle, Sa-Belle, August 8, 2024
- ↑ Military Affairs Imperial Officers & Endurance Governor Appointments, JesseEnd, May 9, 2025
- ↑ Milcom Promotions and Announcements from the Imperial Officer Callisto, June 3, 2025
- ↑ July Milcom Promotions, Callisto, July 19, 2025
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 September Milcom Promotions, Callisto, September 3, 2025
- ↑ October Military Promotions, Callisto, October 9, 2025
- ↑ Regarding Losses During Ranked Wars, Callisto, July 28, 2025
- ↑ An Adjustment to Ranked War Payout Calculations, Callisto, September 11, 2025
- ↑ On Faction Purposes and Goals, Lord of Darkness, September 28, 2025
- ↑ War report on Torn
- ↑ Awards and Recognition: Spring 2024, Deatvert, June 22, 2024