Jita - The consensus among analysts at an economics conference this week is that the Caldari State has a rough ride ahead, with recent gains by the Gallente militia forces throwing a wrench in the works for many megacorporations. Soon after the Caldari militia completed its conquest of the systems making up the Federal Defense Cordon last year, the Caldari Providence Directorate auctioned off development rights to the affected constellations. The megacorporations involved in the bidding believed the [...]
Tama, The Citadel - On the 06.01.113, forces from the Gallente Federal Defence Union [FDU] and the Caldari State Protectorate [STPRO] militias clashed in Tama in a battle that lasted over 3 hours. Approximately 60 ships from the FDU managed to hold the field against roughly 90 STPRO vessels (over the course of the lengthy fight) by keeping mobile and fighting at long range, where the Caldari could not bring their full firepower to bear. The Caldari militia watched for moments when the FDU were near [...]
Algogille, Essence - High-ranking officials from within the Federation Navy yesterday admitted that recent Caldari attacks from Black Rise across the border into the Essence region have sharply increased in scope and precision over the past two weeks. The Caldari State was quick to assert that the attacks are the work of independent capsuleers and do not constitute an active violation of Gallentean sovereignty, but the timing has nonetheless led to quite a bit of speculation among press and public. [...]
Maurasi - According to reports from sources within the Caldari Business Tribunal and the Lai Dai and Sukuuvestaa Corporations, The Caldari Business Tribunal has called for a closed-doors hearing of representatives from the Sukuuvestaa and Lai Dai corporations, according to sources within the Tribunal and the megacorporations. Several directors of Lai Dai and Sukuuvestaa are expected to attend the special tribunal session tomorrow, the details of which remain largely unknown. Both corporations have [...]
Maurasi - Following the recent incidents at Sukuuvestaa holdings throughout the Caldari State and its held regions, the Caldari Business Tribunal are initiating its own review of the events and Sukuuvestaa's security protocols. The announcement has been met with criticism from Sukuuvestaa and several other megacorporations. The past month has seen multiple attacks against Sukuuvestaa Corporation and its subsidiary security force, the Peace and Order Unit, including the bombing of a Sukuuvestaa station [...]
Maurasi - Lai Dai Protection Service (LDPS) troops yesterday seized shipments intended for Sukuuvestaa Corporation, prompting the Caldari Business Tribunal (CBT) to request Caldari Navy assistance through the exercise of emergency powers. Reports indicate that last night up to nine Nugoeihuvi-chartered freighters carrying cargo consigned to SuVee were intercepted, boarded and seized by LDPS troop-carriers accompanied by a number of light cruisers. The Caldari Navy responded to hails for assistance and [...]
The Caldari gaming commission is reporting that with the upcoming finals in the COLLOSSUS race, billions are being injected into the gaming industry. Previously a floundering endeavor, the championships seem to have caught the attention of the average man. And according to one middle bureaucrat in the gaming commission, this race is the biggest event since the Amarr succession. “Everyone is excited, and when they get excited, they gamble. We haven’t seen numbers like this in decades. A lucky few will [...]
Yesterday saw the first round of the Alliance Championships. Organized by the Caldari Gaming Commission, held in an undisclosed system. The matches proved to be exiting affairs with sometimes surprising results, stunning competitors, onlookers and gamblers alike. There were five teams who scored a flawless victory against their opponents. The first of those was claimed by the United Confederation of Corporations against the Distant Star Alliance. The second alliance who scored a flawless victory was [...]
The second and third rounds of the Caldari alliance championship were held yesterday and the teams were clearly better matched against each other. Witnessing many thrilling fights and spectacular tactics, we have seen some of the world's most expensive ships being used. The losses are estimated at several billion ISK with still one more day to go. The Rock showed up in the second round using one of the rarest ships in New Eden; the Imperial Armageddon. The Sudden Death Squad stood their ground and [...]
After careful scrutiny by the Chief Executive Panel into the Protein Delicacies crisis, it has decided not to follow through with any further actions. Offering a rare glimpse into the power setup of the panel, it has been revealed that the panel was roughly divided into three camps. In one camp, headed by the Sukuuvestaa Corporation, it was argued that the business practices employed in the manufacturing and marketing of Protein Delicacies were not untoward and in perfect harmony with what normally [...]
PERIMETER 1042 - Numerous Caldari colonies along the Federation border, now teeming with war fleets on high alert, are reported to be flocking to the emergency shelters on the outskirts of the major cities and settlements. Early reports from these shelters, manned mostly by minimal military and disaster relief personnel, indicate little panic among the civilians so far. However, the sheer number of people flooding the shelter entry points has overwhelmed the staff who have called on local military [...]
Earlier this week the Caldari State corporation InoTech Star Drive Solutions announced that they had successfully achieved a breakthrough in the advancement of interstellar jump drive technology. Developed as a part of the ongoing research into the advancement and refinement of interstellar travel, InoTech Star Drive Solutions CEO Dr. Inoki Shotsu described the technology as a "terminal point independent jump drive system - or in other words a jump drive that does away with the cynosural field [...]
New Caldari - For the second time in as many weeks, agile technology research firm Itsukame Innovations has thrust itself into the spotlight in the Caldari tech sector. Noted for their recent poaching of high-profile researcher Dr. Grant Arataka from the Lai Dai Corporation, Itsukame made headlines again today with an exciting press release. Hentainnen Suuvosa, spokeswoman for Itsukame Innovations announced today that her corporation had made a major breakthrough in the field of wormhole technology. [...]
NONNI – Pilots in Lonetrek were left bemused last Monday by a shotgun trade between Obuchi Kun, a known Gurista operative and Auluras Reikatoh, the CEO of Igneus Civitas. The Gurista operative fled after the trade was completed before Caldari law enforcement could arrive on the scene. Caldari officials and a squad of marines were mere minutes away from apprehending Kun, who they believe has been working for over five months on a secret project for the Guristas. However, Kun slipped away to [...]
New Eden - More than two months after the signing of the Caldari Defence Initiative, the pact remains alive and well, as shown by recent cooperative efforts. According to eddie valvetino, CEO of the Bi-Polar Bears and a fleet commander with the Gallente Federation, "Since the forming of the CDI, they [Amarr and Caldari Forces] have been a lot more active together... To be honest, the only time the Caldari really get a good fleet up and go for a fight, you can be sure they have backup from the Amarr." [...]
Tama, The Citadel - Eleven State Protectorate corporations have signed the "Caldari Defence Initiative" [CDI], a mutual assistance pact which aims to create a unified, organized core to the Caldari militia and extend support from its signatory members to other State Protectorate corporations. Signatories to the treaty at present are Inglorious-Basterds, Payable on Death, Pillow Fighters Inc, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Obvious Indecision, Spacetime Enterprises, Costolle Military Asistance [...]
Jita - With close to six months since Tibus Heth and the Caldari Provincial Directorate consolidated power in the State, many investors have begun voicing skepticism about the long-term future of the Caldari economy. The latest news to underline their concerns was yesterday's announcement by the CBD corporation that it would be posting a loss for the third straight quarter -- news which sent their stocks tumbling late in the day. "The question remains: are the fundamentals of the Caldari economy [...]
Several historians at the School of Applied Knowledge that specialize in the study of the Raata Empire believe the incredible popularity of the capsuleer tournament traces back to ancient times. The Caldari have always been known for their love of competition; be it Mind Clash, Splinterz, or the more hazardous activities. Billions of ISK are gambled away on these competitions, yet all of that looks as if it may pale in comparison to the upcoming capsuleer tournament. While it is not the first of its [...]
Despite even odds, a State Protectorate fleet of almost 80 pilots was crushed this evening by a Federal Defence fleet in Tama. Elijah Ghost's fleet arrived in Tama with only minutes to spare before the State Protectorate fleet warped in on them. Targets were called with confidence and dispatched with ease. Final assessments indicate the State Protectorate lost 75% - 80% of their fleet in this engagement. With losses barely above 25%, the Federal Defence fleet easily won the day. In a disturbing show [...]
Following speculation as to what the Caldari Gaming Commission has been doing the last few months, Commission Head Airas Sukela has stepped forward and delivered this statement: "The Commission is proud to announce that preparations for the COLOSSUS race finals are finished and a starting date and time have been decided. The race finals will be held on the 30th of this month at 22:00 EVT. The race itself will be flown in ten-person teams, each team representing a corporation. It will proceed through [...]
The Caldari Gaming Commission earlier today gave a long-awaited announcement about the prizes to be awarded in this Sunday's COLOSSUS race event finals, in addition to publishing a full set of rules for the contest. Following in the Mikranian tradition of gaming philosophy so frequently favored by the Caldari over the last century, the Commission has decided to award separate prizes for the team victory and for the individual victory, in order to further stimulate the tension between loyalty to the [...]
During a press conference yesterday afternoon, the CGC announced the prizes for the winner and runner ups of the second alliance tournament. The head of the commission, Airas Sukela, also stated a change in the tournament’s format. The new format is known as a bracket or pool format where contestants are divided into eight four-team groups. The first matches are held between alliances of the same group and only the top two in each group will proceed to the next round to compete against alliances from [...]
The committee investigating the alleged tax fraud presented its findings to the Chief Executive Panel earlier today. The committee concluded that 'the Caldari Gaming Commission (CGC) is guilty of tax evasion for trying to hide 3.4 billion isk from the State.' The CEP has announced that they will abide by the decision of the committee, lead by Prof. Sari Hazel, and will act on the recommendations given. 'We (the CEP) have reached an agreement to accept the conclusion stated in the report. We [...]
The Caldari Gaming Commission this evening will host an award ceremony for the winning team of this year's COLOSSUS championships. The reception, to be held at Lai Dai's headquarters in Airkio, will be hosted by Gaming Commission Head Airas Sukela and Lai Dai CEO Alakoni Ishanoya. Ten Caldari Navy-issue Ravens, a Caldari Navy-issue Caracal and a Caldari Navy Hookbill will be given away in addition to the grand individual prize, a fearsome Rattlesnake battleship. The winners of the Year 106 COLOSSUS [...]