We need to talk about HeroCorp

[Ukase]

Why? They're just going to shut down the thread because my word count in the post isn't long enough and the words I use aren't convoluted enough. 

But seriously, why do I need to talk about something I know next to nothing about? 

[DoctorDitko]

Why should you be different from everyone else on yon Internet?

[Glacier Peak]

I thought the tower that got destroyed in Baumtown belonged to the Freedom Phalanx

[Grouchybeast]

49 minutes ago, Glacier Peak said:

I thought the tower that got destroyed in Baumtown belonged to the Freedom Phalanx

 

According to the wiki, Hero Corps never actually had a building in Baumtown, just a building site.  After their Faultline HQ was mysteriously destroyed, Hero Corps were planning to build a replacement in Baumtown until their permits were mysteriously revoked by the city.  I admit I was reading the wiki page because I had NO recollection of who Hero Corps are or what they do.

 

(Baumtown la-la-la-laa-la-la Baumtown...)

Edited September 25, 2022 by Grouchybeast

[MistressOhm]

So, basically, Paragon's version of Damage Control, Inc?  Not just 'clean up the mess' physically, but also P.R. wise as well.  

 

That... has some merit, I think.  Also can go deep into the vigilante/rogue weeds too.

[High_Beam]

I have some fan fiction involving them and certain other corporations secretly working together for a greater purpose based heavily on the AMA Lore relating to the Coming Storm.  People should think long and hard as to why the Freedom Phalanx which also included the Dream Doctor as a member at one time, pushed so hard against the establishment of HC.  I have never trusted Rebecca Foss.

[UltraAlt]

On 9/23/2022 at 12:53 AM, Lines said:

Accountability? We don't need no stinkin' accountability.

 

... but badges! ... People want badges ... they want to catchcollect'em all! [tm]

[RikOz]

On 9/23/2022 at 7:56 AM, Black Zot said:

You'll be accountable all right - to a bean counter in a nice safe corporate office in another city who only looks at algorithms and metrics and doesn't care about the actual situation on the ground.

Real life comparison (from my job):

 

1. We are short-staffed.

2. Without enough staff, we cannot create enough product.

3. We cannot sell product we don't have.

4. Lack of product = less sales

5. Corporate bean counter looks at numbers, sees sales are down.

6. Corporate bean counter solution: WE NEED TO CUT LABOR HOURS.

[Lines]

5 hours ago, RikOz said:

Real life comparison (from my job):

 

1. We are short-staffed.

2. Without enough staff, we cannot create enough product.

3. We cannot sell product we don't have.

4. Lack of product = less sales

5. Corporate bean counter looks at numbers, sees sales are down.

6. Corporate bean counter solution: WE NEED TO CUT LABOR HOURS.

 

Captain Spreadsheet saves the day again!

[Glacier Peak]

On 9/27/2022 at 6:51 PM, Lines said:

Captain Spreadsheet saves the day again!

Armchair Charlie gets another promotion for saving the company! 🤣