Women of Erepublik #2: Bia Pandora

Day 1,325, 15:49 • Published in USA USA • by Jon Malcom

The second in a series about the beautiful, smart, and strong women in Erepublik.
For past episodes of amazing womaness:
Women of Erepublik #1: Grainne Ni Mhaille



Her name is what you think of when you think war and women.
Strong beautiful women who kill people.

Picture😛 Bia Pandora^

Her name is Bia Pandora and we love her. I don't think she needs a giant introduction because most of us already know her.
Without further ado, Bia Pandora.



1.Ok so why the name Bia Pandora?

I started gaming online with CounterStrike 1.5, back before STEAM.
The guy I was dating at the time went by the nick Coldsnap, so I picked up ColdBia. My nicks online everywhere else have always been something to do with PandorasBoxx. I wanted a two name nick for this game so Bia Pandora was born.

2. What are your thoughts on the current state of the country?

As I see it, the biggest problem with the country right now is a few players’ personal quests for supremacy. We have a few people hell bent on “owning” everyone and everything. We went from being a diverse community with tight knit subgroups into this massive mess where our own groups are suddenly fighting just to be allowed to exist.

People always talk about the WWIII glory days. How great the JCS was then, etc. Let’s be real here, if players were allowed the same opportunities to advance, or to simply perform the jobs they have, that glory time would have never ended.

We are honestly in the position we are in right now because some players deciding they wanted to be eGods, and selfish people that chose themselves and their own rank and supplies over the team chose to follow them. Those people wanted more and more control and power, whether they’d earned it or not. They wanted to have the shiniest toy in the box and if anyone else was having fun playing, then they wanted their toy too. Ego has brought us down. Politics has killed our country.

We NEED diversity. We need a place for every type of player to find a home in. We need militias, the military, politics, the media and economics in order for our player base to thrive. We need to be able to appreciate each other and our talents in order to succeed and utilize this country’s skills to their full potential.

We see what excluding groups has done. We really need to pull our heads out of our collective asses and start putting the team first again; that means telling the selfish few that we simply aren’t going to tolerate their crap anymore. We want them involved too, they all have talents, but not at the cost of our entire country and our collective pride.

Why haven’t you ran for president?

I really don’t have the time right now. I am a full-time mother, employee and student. I like to do a good job and I would feel terrible if I couldn’t put 100% into something. I take my gaming seriously and would rather sit out than half-ass something as serious as CP. I also feel I have some things I’d like to learn first in the game. Maybe one day 😉

3. Why did you join the Airborne?

When I first started playing I was sent a friend request by TheSpartan. I started conversing with him via message and he directed me to the TC, which at the time was in the middle of being upgraded from the TC. I was very lucky to be the 29th trooper into the TC.
Spartan looked out for me, he was in Airborne, and I always said that when I was big enough I would join them as repayment for the kindness he showed me. It was my goal.

3.5. Why is your paper called the Estrogen Dungeon? Will you ever do an article on the men of Erepublik?

As a new player I knew right away that I needed to get my name out there. I decided to write a series of interviews on the Women of eRepublik. The series was very successful and I was lucky to meet so many wonderful and truly badass female players as a result.

I have a million ideas on articles to do but I get lazy and never get them done, lol.

4. How do you think men and women perceive you in this game?

I would hope that I am perceived as a trustworthy and honorable player. I guess I’m sort of a cross between a mom and a pittbull sometimes, and that’s ok, because I really love the people in this game and I don’t mind looking out for them, and I sure as hell am not afraid to stand up for them.

5. Do you ever use the fact that you are a woman to get ahead in this game?

I could. I’ve seen a few ladies do it. I chose to bust my ass working in TC to prove my worth instead though. I am very proud of the work I did there and the players I helped to retain.

6.Woman that inspires you this game?

Angelini has always been my highest inspiration. I think it was because she was my very first leader, as General of the TC back when I joined. She has done everything, worked hard and has the respect of so many players. I always hope she is proud of me whenever I take on new things.

7. Favorite gentleman, hottest man, and best man friend in this game?
Feel free to tell us why.

Hottest man has got to be Grimstone, with AA a close second.
I’ve seen their rl pics and Good GOD…..

My best friend in the game was Abayarde, may he rest in ePeace. He always believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. I miss him very much. Jankems stepped into that role for a long time, but we’ve fallen apart with RL stuff lately. Love you big Daddy.

Favorite gentleman is redbirdUSA. That man is all class and dignity.

8.Hottest RL man alive on the planet right now?

Vin Diesel. No need to explain why, c’mon now…

9.Favorite music, group, singer?

Pantera and old Metallica are my favorite groups of all time. Disturbed is up there as well.

10. Man you hate the most in this game?

Meh not worth my time even mentioning.

10.5. Thoughts on Technician running for POTUS?

I honestly believe he’s what we need right now. Not just him but the cabinet of hope he’s put together. Unity, respect and integrity, all the things we’ve been missing so desperately. People say he doesn’t have the right experience, well look what the people that “had” that experience have done. We need to start fresh and believe in people again.

11.What are your thoughts on emarriage?

It’s adorable. Maybe one day I’ll try it.

12.What do you like to do to relax? What do you do in RL?

I try to play eRep to relax but lately I wind up logging off wishing I could kick people in the nuts. Usually I watch Netflix.

13. Thoughts about me? Me on WorldWideWhitehead?
Will you ever call in?

We’ll see 😉

14. Anything you want to say?

I really appreciate you asking me to do this. It’s an honor.



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And thank you Bia Pandora, it's an honor to have you do this interview.
o7 soldier