Skarkon - In the latest blow to Prime Minister Karin Midular's government, the Archangel cartel has declared "democratic sovereignty" of the Skarkon System, a transit hub separating the Republic border from unregulated space. CONCORD promptly dismissed the notion of any real transfer of sovereignty, calling the cartel's actions "politically motivated with zero legitimacy". While largely symbolic in nature, the Archangels have produced a petition containing over ten million voluntary signatures taken [...]
This Sunday saw one of the largest gatherings of Minmatar anti-slavery campaigners and their sympathisers for a generation. Almost 150 pilots from all over the Galaxy turned up to the planet Matar in the Pator system to protest against the SCC sanctioned trade in slaves that is rife across the galaxy, a practice even allowed within even within the Matari borders, much to the discontent of Minmatar everywhere. The pilots orbited the Matar sculpture located near the planet, planning to make their [...]
Tanoo, Derelik - Over a year since the Elder Invasion of Derelik, and more than six months since Empress Jamyl I assigned the Ammatar Mandate to Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur as his personal fief, the consolidation of Ardishapur rule in the Mandate appears to be almost universally welcomed by the Ammatar populace. While the after-effects of the invasion continue to be felt, the influx of Ardishapuran aid and expertise to the Mandate has steadily eased the worst of them and restored the Derelik region's [...]
Ardishapur Prime - The Ardishapur Family issued a press release today stating that it had awarded several pilots who fought with "particular vigor" in the recent battle for occupation of Kourmonen with the "Kourmonen Campaign" medal. The release went on to say that the medals were issued by order of Yonis Ardishapur himself. The medals signify pilots who aggressively helped bring down many enemy installations and thus restored the system to Amarr Empire control. While the Family acknowledged in the [...]
Ardishapur Prime - Yonis Ardishapur yesterday extended his personal thanks to the Tash-Murkon naval group which defended a Khanid convoy inside Ardishapur space earlier this week. The naval group, which was undergoing training exercises in a neighboring system, responded to Khanid distress calls and rescued the convoy from as-of-yet unidentified Minmatar attackers. "The Tash-Murkon forces reacted swiftly and decisively to the distress calls. They threw away their regard for their own safety in the [...]
Yonis Ardishapur announced that he would be making a personal visit to the new site of the Tal-Romon Cathedral to pay his respects and also to inspect the rebuilding. As one of the preeminent private collectors of ancient artifacts in all of known space, Yonis Ardishapur's opinion could determine the success or failure of Doriam II's relocation effort in the eyes of the general public. No other details of the planned visit were available for security reasons.
Ardishapur Prime - Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur has personally ordered a massive injection of funds to be made available to the 24th Imperial Crusade for the purposes of reconstruction in the war-torn Ezzara system. Ezzara has been the scene of bitter fighting between the 24th Imperial Crusade and the Tribal Liberation Force since the beginning of the conflict in YC110. The system has changed hands several times and its infrastructure is significantly degraded. In addition to the funds, the Ammatar [...]
Derelik - The first stages of the Ardishapur family's assumption of power over the Ammatar Mandate have begun. The Mandate, which has suffered under a lack of leadership in the six months since the Elder fleet's invasion, will likely see more turmoil before things finally settle down. Ardishapur has begun a series of changes in the Mandate's power structure intended to reshape the region so that it operates more like one of the Empire's core domains. The first stage has already begun, with Ardishapur [...]
****Ardishapur Prime - The first cathedral in the Ardishapur Family's public works plan was opened yesterday in a grand public ceremony. The new cathedral, located in Ardishapur Prime's biggest city, is one of the largest in the entire Empire. Thanks to a massive investment of slave and free labor, the cathedral was constructed in record time. Yonis Ardishapur, alongside representatives of the Theology Council, christened the cathedral in the name of St. Articus, a move that has surprised some. St. [...]
Amarr Prime - The first of Yonis Ardishapur's speaking engagements was held today in Dam-Torsad on Amarr Prime. Speaking before a crowd of just under a thousand for little over an hour, the heir has focused mainly on his views on religion, the Empire, and the roles of all peoples in its future. Ardishapur called on all those attending the event to "remember where you came from. Be you a freed slave, a descendant of slaves, a merchant, a Navy officer, a Holder, or even royalty, it is paramount to [...]
Sasta - In an unusual move, Lord Yonis Ardishapur has begun holding public court while touring his domains. Following his speaking engagements, the Heir has been opening his ears to the grievances of his underlings. During a recent speaking engagement in the Ammatar system of Sasta, Lord Ardishapur held a public court, encouraging all members of society to bring their problems before him. While it is common for the Heirs to hold Royal Courts and hear the grievances of Holders under their rule, it is [...]
Sasta - Admiral Hastar Jibril, a long-time member of House Ardishapur's fleet, has been promoted to the position of Grand Admiral of the Ammatar Fleet. Admiral Jibril is a decorated commander who has served with distinction for decades, having seen action in over thirty different campaigns against Blood Raiders, Sansha's Nation, terrorists, and other criminal elements in the Ardishapur Family's domains. Admiral Jibril is well respected in military circles for his leadership, organizational skills, and [...]
Ardishapur Prime - The Ardishapur Family has unveiled a massive aid package and reconstruction plan to be implemented in the Ammatar Mandate. The package emulates the public works projects the Ardishapur Family instigated in its domains last year, initiatives that many point to as partial reasons Empress Jamyl I granted the Mandate to the Family. Adreyi Ezion, the chief financial officer of the Family, announced the package in place of Heir Ardishapur, who Ezion stated "was indisposed with [...]
The popularity of Lord Ardishapur's speaking engagements have continued to rise, with events now selling out stadium-sized venues and being broadcast to millions system-wide. The engagements have not been without some controversy, however, as some claim the Heir has overstepped the traditional bounds of his power. The claims began after an incident in Dantan, where two long-feuding Holders approached the Royal Heir for advice to resolve their dispute. According to one of the Holders, they "have been [...]
Shuria - Yonis Ardishapur's naming of theologian Derak Tanar to the chancellor post of the under-construction Ardishapur Institute of Education has drawn criticism from numerous Amarrians. Tanar, who had been a professor of theology for over thirty years and a provost of the Royal Amarr Institute for the past fifteen, was appointed chancellor in a nondescript press release earlier this week. Almost immediately, the move drew criticism from across the Empire. The majority of the criticism comes from [...]
The Ardishapur Family announced that Yonis Ardishapur will tour the Empire over the coming weeks. The royal heir, whose recent success within the Ammatar Mandate has led to high popularity in that domain, is planning on speaking engagements in a variety of venues and locations. Coming on the heels of his actions following the terrorist bombing that claimed the life of High Deacon Mervan Moritok, the heir expressed a desire to "connect with the true people of Amarr and revitalize their faith and [...]
Recent studies have indicated that there is a clear link between the consumption of Protein Delicacies and decreasing IQ. The studies were conducted as part of the investigation being made into the dismal results of last seminar’s test scores, as well as the increase in juvenile delinquency within the Federal school system. It is most certain that the moral outcry following this new piece of information will have lasting effects on the already strained relationship between the Federation and the [...]
Kor-Azor - Royal heir Aritcio Kor-Azor today announced several criminal pardons as part of a forgiveness package that marks the ascension of the new Empress, Jamyl I. The list of those pardoned includes a large number of non-violent criminals guilty of infractions against the noble holders of Kor-Azor domain, along with several debtor's prison inmates and minor blasphemers, all of which will be released or sent to ecclesiastical reform schools as befits their offenses. Aritcio Kor-Azor went on to [...]
Nakugard – Republic forces announced today the capture and arrest of a Nakugard resident on suspicion of taking part in the sabotage of the Krusual Tribe arms complex in which a confirmed 107 workers, the majority Krusual, lost their lives. Sources within the Republic Customs Service indicated that Kammas Grayli, 42 years old and apparently a Republic citizen, was captured by a customs frigate as he tried to avoid a search and slip through the Hek stargate in a shuttle. These sources also indicated [...]
Oimmo - In a number of early morning raids, Ishukone Watch tactical teams arrested more than 300 Ishukone personnel on charges of aiding piracy and corporate corruption throughout the Mito constellation. In addition, Watch officials report that 17 suspects were killed while resisting arrest in the operation, the culmination of a crackdown on Gurista infiltration of Ishukone offices in Mito. Witnesses stated that Watch special forces executed arrest warrants in Ishukone enclaves in both Oimmo and [...]
Caldari Prime - Since the cease fire order has been issued hostilities are coming to an end on Caldari Prime. A few shots can be heard at a distance but as this is reported even they are being silenced as the order from President Foiritan is spreading. With the Gallente troops laying down arms, Tibus Heth's soldiers are securing their objectives, setting up fortifications and rounding up prisoners. The major cities of Caldari Prime resemble huge battlefields, filled with bodies of overwhelmingly [...]
ESOTERIA. An Avatar-class titan belonging to Ascendant Frontier (ASCN) was destroyed yesterday in the C9N-CC system by the Band of Brothers (BoB) alliance. "Steve," as the behemoth ship was known, was the first titan ever to be publicly launched by a capsuleer alliance. At the time of its destruction, the titan was located off the orbital plane of the C9N-CC system, a great distance from the central sun. Its location was pinpointed through the use of long range scan probes, after which BoB reportedly [...]
Several days ago, high-ranking Ascendant Frontier members were notified of an imminent split in their alliance as the Dirty Deeds Corporation, along with Eye of God, planned to start a new alliance that would claim the Impass region. An anonymous source with access to this information has put forth a summary, partly confirmed in a conversation with Steel Rat, ASCN Director. Dirty Deeds Corp and Eye of God plan to present the inhabitants of Impass with two options: joining the new alliance or staying [...]
FEYTHABOLIS. Yesterday at approximately 12:20 New Eden Time, the Ascendant Frontier Alliance (ASCN) deployed the first capsuleer owned and built Titan into the AZN-D2 system. The Titan is the majestic Avatar of Amarrian design now named CYVOK´s Avatar after its current pilot and one of the leading figures who made the production possible. The launch is the result of 8 months of hard work and dedication of an entire alliance, at the cost of over 160 billion ISK, as well as a sophisticated operation to [...]