War (noun)

: a state or period of fighting between countries or groups

: a situation in which people or groups compete with or fight against each other

: an organized effort by a government or other large organization to stop or defeat something that is viewed as dangerous or bad

Struggle is a normal fact of life...all life. From germs to animals to humans, beings struggle against one another. They struggle for land, water, food, freedom or to impose their will on one another. This is, and always has been, a natural state of being.

I am living example of this. I was born the first time prehistoric Man first raised a hand against his neighbor in anger. I am Warmaster Mars. I have decided to gather to me others who, like me, understand that conflict is a natural state for all living things. I wish to guide Humanity into the next logical step of its evolution. This involves conflict and the sooner Mankind realizes this, the sooner it can move forward.

We are not monsters, although many will claim that we are. What we seek is not chaos but to control the chaos. If Mankind is destined to fight, and it is, wouldn't it be better to gain something from the fighting? Isn't it better to control the fighting, bring order to it so that some benefit grow from it?

Darwin realized the struggle. The weak die so that the strong may grow stronger. This is better for the collective, so the survivors are not diminished by weakness. Why is this less true about war? In war, the stronger win, thus removing the weak from the equation. Think about all of the scientific advances made because of warfare. Medical advances, engineering advances, communication...history is filled with technological achievements learned for the sake of war. As long as the conflict is not allowed to spill over and destroy the means by which people grow then the lessons learned can be beneficial.

This is not to say that I eschew art or beauty. These things are important because they are some of the many things to fight FOR. I also do not believe in constant warfare. There must always be a time to grow, to learn and to plan for the next battle. However there WILL be a next battle...such a thing is inevitable. Therefore better to prepare for it than to be taken by surprise.

It is to this end that I am forming the Lords of War. Our goal will be to learn from war in all its many forms. We shall refine our powers, our skill and our techniques for making war so that we might be better prepared for battle when it comes. Others will loath and fear us...in some ways this is good for fear is also useful in war.

I am calling for others who feel the same as I do. Others who believe that, if we are destined to make war then we should do so in an honorable and productive fashion. Join me, become the warrior you were meant to be. Together we shall become the mightiest army in the world...for only the strong survive.