Just as the pod pilots must prepare for the Alliance Tournament, so too must the people who crew their ships. Depending on the size, class, and capabilities of each ship, preparations can take hours, days, or weeks. "A lot of it is repetition," said Rozalin Fuma. "I'm in charge of one gun. Well, really, I'm in charge of the crew manning one gun. Depending on the size of the gun, it can be between five to ten people operating it. I have to keep everyone organized and make sure the guns fire when [...]
The night before an Alliance Tournament begins is nerve-wrecking, not only for the pilots fighting, but for the organizers, the billions of fans who have placed wagers on the matches, the spectators rooting one way or the other, and the crews that pilot the ships. Axel Adell spends his night watching a movie. "Sunday's Mannar," he says as he watches the movie, a drama about a Mannar miner struggling with the death of his family following the destruction of Nouvelle Rouvenor during the Gallente-Caldari [...]
Victory and defeat. Life and death. For the crews of spaceships, these things are forever intertwined. And on this weekend of the alliance tournament, Shin Anko sadly came face to face with the later two. The stealth bomber Shin Anko manned was destroyed during the first day of the alliance tournament. He did not survive the explosion. The ship's black box, recovered by tournament organizers following the match, reveals his final moments. As the ship he manned came under fire, Shin furiously attempted [...]
Jakanerva, in the Okomon constellation of The Forge region, that great industrial hinterland of the State, is mainly the domain of the Sukuuvestaa megacorporation (SuVee) and its powerful partner, Caldari Steel. Operating numerous stations and having established installations on many moons in the system, these corporations have millions of workers spread across this highly industrialised system. Perhaps scenting opportunities to provide entertainment to these workers, relative newcomer Echelon [...]
Pator - Food supplies to the Minmatar Republic from the Gallente Federation are "at risk of delay and even contraction," according to the humanitarian charity Aidonis Medical. "The potential food shortage crisis in the Verge Vendor region is almost certain to result in significant diversions of food aid by Gallente Federation agencies," explained Dr. Verigold Sarsou, who is directing the charity's aid efforts in the Republic. A Republic government spokesman, commenting on the warning by Aidonis [...]
The Amarrian Empire was struck by a shocking holoreel that was apparently smuggled out from Mabnen by Troops who were airlifted to safety from some of the areas which are seeing the worst fighting. The material shows images of the 5th Regiment fighting an already lost battle with half of their men already dead or severely wounded. While the troops were already in an alert status following the incursion into Mabnen airspace they were not prepared for the onslaught they would encounter. The holoreel [...]
An Echelon Entertainment film crew inside Jarizza has released startling images of the initial moments of attack inside the system. On location capturing footage for an upcoming documentary on interstellar trading, the crew became unwitting front line observers to the conflict. Heavily distorted from the electromagnetic interference as Cynosural fields littered the starry backdrop, the footage depicted dozens of Naglfar-class Dreadnoughts deploying in the system. Ammatar security forces present were [...]
L-A5XP, Fountain - In reports last month on the return of Celtic Anarchy corporation, founder SkyFox stated "[The possibility of] rebuilding the Force of Evil alliance is something that is always under discussion..." As of the 15th of this month, that possibility has become fact. Force Of Evil has returned under the executorship of self-proclaimed "Dark Queen" Foyle, who manages FOE Holding. Other corporations currently rallied under the banner are, as expected, Celtic Anarchy, Quam Singulari, [...]
PLACID. A formal Citizen Petition was submitted to the Gallente Federation Senate demanding increased security across solar systems in this region, signed by several millions of residents. A copy of the petition uploaded to GalNet has received the support of several pod-pilots who call Placid “home”. According to the petition, “the Placid region has great potential for trade, industry, and yes, even research. The people living there are entitled to the same freedom and the same protection as any other [...]
The invasion of the Ammatar Mandate by the Minmatar elders, an event which took place two years ago in YC110, is perhaps best known today for having allowed millions to reclaim their heritage as part of the Nefantar Tribe. Among those millions were thousands of the Mandate's elite; former overseers, planetary governors, and Holders in all but name. The most difficult thing for those involved was making the move. "My family had been given a special station in the Mandate," said Rafin Chorda, a slave [...]
4B-NQN, Providence - For the first time since Ushra'Khan was disbanded by Tarac Nor, the former capsuleers of Ushra'Khan [UNITY] have spoken about their feelings towards him and what they plan for the immediate future. Rye Contini, UNITY Council member and fleet commander for the former corporations of UNITY, explained why Tarac's action didn't particularly bother him. "We've still got all our stuff, the wallet is fine, the pilots are happy, we [just] need to retake our system." The corporations that [...]
The recently-enslaved family of disgraced former Ammatar Fleet Grand Admiral Einkur Aro has been purchased by Arim Ardishapur. Arim Ardishapur, the nephew and heir-apparent of Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur, has mostly kept out of the spotlight in recent years and little is known publicly about his policies. The purchase of the family - a wife, three sons, and two daughters - is one of the first public moves he has made. The fate of the family had been a topic of debate among citizens of the Mandate and [...]
The vast majority of Ammatar who returned to the Republic to reform the Nefantar Tribe were commoners in the Mandate. They are now coalescing into the new tribal leadership. Among those former Elite who defected, however, are some who believe they should lead the tribe's rebirth. "I was more or less a Holder in the Mandate," said Rafin Chorda, who was the owner of a large number of slaves during his time in the Mandate. "I know how to organize the masses, how to keep proper account of funds and [...]
Amamake - At a Fleet dinner today, former Admiral Kanth Filmir spoke out strongly in defense of Republic prime minister Karin Midular against recurring accusations of incompetence. Filmir, veteran of a long and distinguished career with the Republic Fleet, attacked critics of Midular's policies, calling them "short-sighted, war-mongering reactionaries." The dinner's program originally had him delivering a talk on his dealings with insurgent ex-military unit the Defiants and his relationship with their [...]
Annaro - Over a month has passed since a team of 16 Amarr slaves took part in the successful rescue of 176 trapped Caldari miners before being subsequently released. Each of the freed slaves indicates that they are content in their new lives. According to Ducia Foundry, seven of them have returned to their previous owner, The Ducia Foundry, as employees, while the rest have moved on to careers with other astro-surveying teams throughout New Eden. Reporters caught up with Foitien Stourli, one of the [...]
Kamela, The Bleak Lands - The Star Fraction has been the victim of corporate theft with two towers worth over one billion isk being stolen by former director Misan Pal'taek, now a member of Loke's Shadow (a member corporation of Rote Kapelle), and two associates. The Star Fraction member Jade Constantine described how the theft was conducted: "[Misan Pal'taek] employed two agents: the first was a tower gunner who actually did the unanchoring of our defense towers, he was named Taloc Tsukuyomi; he was [...]
4B-NQN, Providence - At a time when Tarac Nor has expressed his wish to leave the past in the past, the former corporations of Ushra'Khan have moved on and created a new alliance. Flying under the new name of Damu'Khonde [USHRA], the former corporations of Ushra'Khan have united and are looking to show that they are as strong as ever. Emrys Ap'Morgravaine, diplomat for USHRA, revealed that the leadership not only remains intact but they have picked up past members too: "After a few days of excellent [...]
'The Forsaken Empire disbands', announced in a press release. The alliance just one of many prominent coalitions to dissolve within recent weeks, reinforcing the current trend for large-scale dispersal and reformation of the universe’s major capsuleer power blocs. The decision of FE leadership to dissolve the alliance is being seen by many as part of a broader trend in universal alliance politics, highlighting a shift from large-scale alliances to smaller and often, more successful units. Whether or [...]
BREAKING NEWS - The Interstellar Correspondents have received initial reports indicating that the Foundati0n [FDN] alliance is in the process of being disbanded by Lord Maldoror. It is reported that Lord Maldoror is unhappy with the current state of the alliance and is actively terminating the memberships of [FDN] corporations. As many as twenty of [FDN]'s twenty-six corporations have already been removed today. According to an internal source, Director Norsey attempted to prevent the disbanding by [...]
In a public statement, mere hours after news of the official Gallente Federation stance on the theft of the Molyneux, the Fountain Alliance has offered their support to the Federation Navy in any attempts to recover it. "Fountain Alliance welcomes the Federation into its space, and will do all that it can to aid the process of returning the Molyneux to its rightful owners. We hope those who have aided Serpentis corporation will be treated as they deserve in Federation territory from this point [...]
Ikao, The Citadel - Capsuleers will have the chance to put their reaction capabilities to the test in the fourth season of the subwarp frigate race starting tomorrow. The first out of the five races of the season will take place this Saturday. Unlike previous races run through multiple systems to designated markers, subwarp racing requires a much more direct control of the vessel by the capsuleer to avoid the obstacles laid out as part of the course. The organizer, Julius Rigel, explained why [...]
New Eden - Estel Arador Corp Services [EACS] recently celebrated its first year of providing free jump clone access to capsuleers from all over New Eden. During the year, EACS has helped provide over 4000 capsuleers with free jump clone access, "There were 4032 clients in the first year, which is way more than I expected before I started the service," said Estel Arador the man behind this venture. The service currently provides access to approximately 447 jump clone facilities scattered throughout [...]
Among the slaves and prisoners freed by an edict of Emperor to-be Doriam Kor-Azor are reportedly “hundreds” of those infected with various viral control agents. Originally designed as a method to enforce compliance in Minmatar slaves, these viral control agents kill their victims unless a constant supply of the antidote drug Vitoc is administered. Minmatar and neutral organizations are receiving reports of freed slaves dying in transit or while waiting for transfer to ships that would carry them to [...]
A ship carrying several hundred slave children en route to Minmatar space was savagely attacked last night in the Roushzar system. The children, all under 15 years of age, had just been given freedom as part of the FAS program initiated by Doriam Kor-Azor and were on their way to relatives in the Republic to start a new life. The carrier ship was attacked by at least five heavily armed frigates and never stood a chance. There were no survivors. No one has claimed responsibility for the act, but [...]