Heimatar - Simple hauling contract negotiations have ended up tangled in controversy this week after Mechanical Industries secured a large majority of contracts over other . With trading routes from the core Matari worlds to the frontiers of the Great Wildlands becoming more lucrative in the past year, massive trade contracts offered by a conglomerate of industrial corporations here have been the hot topic among investors for weeks. The two expected front runners contending for these opportunities [...]
Researchers at the University of Caille today published a study warning that a mass population exodus from Republic territories may be imminent. According to numbers published in the Federation's Year 107 Census Index, the influx of Matari immigrants into Federation-controlled regions, a figure with little historic variation, has within the past six months swelled to near sevenfold inflation figures from earlier periods. The report cites increasing unemployment numbers, an ailing economy, and the [...]
Deklein - In the early hours of the 10th, Band of Brothers attempted to use its new ‘Maximum Damage’ warfare philosophy. The current residents of the region, Imperial Republic Of the North, stopped the juggernaut in three decisive battles. Unable to bring the full force of its MAX assault into Deklein due to cynosural jammers, BoB was forced to use conventional ships in the opening moves. The initial attack occurred in VFK-IV where BoB attempted to neutralize the system’s cynosural jammer. Although [...]
PATOR - The Minmatar People's Theatre announced their new season today, drawing fire from media watchgroups outraged at the inclusion of what they call a "rascist" play. The MPT, who were the last group to receive funding from the now-defunct parliament, will stage a version of the 600-year-old 'Plantation' by Ammatar author Dekkameron. Though the play is considered by many a classic, at least one of the groups, Equality in Action, plans to protest the show. "There is no redeeming social value in this [...]
There are only a handful of highly visible and successful Fleet Commanders in the Federal Defence Union. Today's focus is on Elijah Ghost, a member of Pillowsoft corporation [PILLO]. Elijah obtained his pilot's license two and a half years ago. He has been with Pillowsoft on and off during his entire career. The formation of the FDU has given him a reason to stay around longer this time. The formation of the militia has also allowed Elijah to test his hard earned skills and experience in the defense [...]
Lonetrek – The Sukuuvestaa, Nugoeihuvi, Wiyrkomi, Hyasyoda, CBD and Lai Dai mega-corporations today announced a breakthrough agreement with the newly formed Kaalakiota-Ytiri conglomerate. The new deal would give Tibus Heth’s Caldari Providence Directorate direct access to most of the Caldari State’s industrial base. While details remain sealed, mega-corporate executives have stressed that dire economic circumstances present a compelling need to align the State’s interests. "Tibus Heth and Otro [...]
The price of megacyte has been steadily rising in the past few weeks. This is due to the increased difficulty that miners have with finding the rare asteroids that yield the rock. Bistot, the main source for the megacyte on the market now, seems to be depleted in large areas of space, with only tiny pieces of the rare rocks being discovered. The result is that megacyte is now often sold for more than 10 000 isk per unit. That is not to say that they are completely unavailable - enterprising companies, [...]
Luminaire - Today saw another sharp drop in the Gallente stock market, believed to be a direct result of the revelation that the Caldari State is auctioning off development rights in formerly Gallente systems now occupied by the Caldari. The losses in share price were strongest in those companies most heavily invested in the occupied sectors. While the percentage of corporations with assets and investments at risk is small in comparison to the overall Gallente economy, the mining, manufacturing, and [...]
Malkalen - Mens Reppola, speaking from Ishukone Watch headquarters in Malkalen shortly after trading closed, announced that he is now the owner of five percent of Ishukone shares. "I have taken this step because I believe, like my friend Otro Gariushi did, in putting my money where my mouth is," he told reporters. "I have spent my entire personal fortune, leveraged every ounce of my credit to invest in Ishukone; our employees deserve leaders who are as invested in the success of the company as they [...]
Malkalen - In a unanimous decision, the Ishukone board has voted to install Ishukone Watch CEO Mens Reppola as the company's new CEO. Natasha Ogemi, whose illness many thought might postpone the decision, evidently cast her vote from her hospital bed. Following the announcement, Reppola addressed the corporation on every Ishukone broadcast network, where he promised to "honor the legacy of Otro Gariushi." "Since the earliest days of the Caldari State, in the throes of our war of independence, Ishukone [...]
Villore - After a long and distinguished career, Senator Mentas Blaque announced today that he would be stepping down from his elected position in the Gallente Senate effective immediately. With over two years remaining in his current term, Senator Blaque's early departure will trigger a special election within his home district to name a successor. Of greater importance is the loss of Blaque's leadership role as the Head of Senate. For years, Mentas Blaque has had a direct hand in shaping Gallente [...]
Sirseshin - The Mercantile Club, one of the State's biggest political thinktanks and elite social organizations, hosted an open discussion today on the rapid ascent of Caldari Constructions CEO Tibus Heth last week. Heth's hostile takeover of the corporation from its parent, Kaalakiota, has been the subject of a great deal of speculation on daily political and business newsfeeds, but most of the leaders of the State have remained relatively quiet on the issue. While a variety of topics regarding the [...]
On September 28 at 12:30 EST, the Mercenary Coalition's first Titan-class vessel was destroyed by a joint fleet consisting of pilots from Red Alliance [RA] and Against ALL Authorities [AAA]. The Ragnarok-class behemoth named Armageddon Dawn found its final resting place in FAT-6P, a system located in the south-eastern part of the Catch region. The Interstellar Correspondents travelled to FAT-GP and spoke with several people who played key roles in the destruction of the Titan in an effort to find out [...]
Auga, Heimatar - According to Tribal Liberation Front corporation, Hoplite Brigade, former Mercenary Coalition corporation Sharks With Frickin' Laser Beams [FRICKS] were hired to declare war on prominent Minmatar Militia corporations. Core Impulse deny the allegation. According to duct tayp, a capsuleer of Hoplite Brigade [HPLT] and a member of the Minmatar Republic, FRICKS were paid one billion ISK by Core Impulse [CORIM] to help in the faction warfare. He said, "From what I understand, Core Impulse [...]
Jita, The Forge – Capsuleers involved in trade have been offered a dedicated sub-system channel to discuss all matters related to New Eden’s markets. The channel, named "SCC-Lounge", was created by Caleb Ayrania. He revealed what goes on inside the channel: “A lot of rather serious talks about New Eden’s market often go on, and we do try to offer a lot of help to upcoming merchants when they decide to try their legs in ‘the seas of maritime’ trading.” Caleb also told of his future plans for the [...]
Yesterday a large group of pilots were rallied by CONCORD to help in the capture of the terrorist Mercurion Red. The chase centered on the border between the regions Verge Vendor and Genesis, close to Yulai. Mercurion Red, a known Guristas terrorist was finally caught after two hours of intense chasing, in the Yulai system. The pilots Wuagwan, Hardcore Pawn and ragnaR lodbroK were amongst the people who brought her covert operations frigate down. Unfortunately another pilot who was unaware that [...]
Following her outing as a Sani Sabik follower, pop star Midna's concerts have begun taking on more and more aspects of the faith. At the concert following her admission to being a Sani Sabik worshiper, concert-goers found the stage decorated with several Sani Sabik religious icons. Midna acknowledged the icons during her set, telling the crowd that the symbols helped "calm me down and make me really connect with my music." More recently, there have been more symbolic shows of her faith, as the icons [...]
Yesterday afternoon dozens of starship pilots, many among them notable para-military resistance fighters, massed at the Sebiestor Tribe’s headquarters in the Eram system to protest the tribe’s highly-debated proposal that the Khumaak, a ceremonial weapon carrying significant symbolic value for the Minmatar people, be banned. Cargo containers, each containing a Khumaak, were arranged outside the station in a pattern forming the word “FREEDOM.” Para-military operative Wren, Oracle Corp Chief and one of [...]
<img src='http://www.eve-ic.net/media/assets/icarticlebanner.png' width='350' height='50' /> Taff, Metropolis - A fresh large-scale engagement between Amarr and Minmatar-led militia fleets took place in the Taff system early this week, and was ended by the intervention of a large capital fleet from several null sec alliances dubbed the "Northern Coalition." Precipitating the conflict some hours before, elements of the 24th Imperial Crusade attacked and reinforced a control tower belonging to known [...]
Amamake, Heimatar – A control tower in Amamake belonging to The Candy Van corporation came under attack from 14 - 15.01.113 by Concordokken. alliance and Electus Matari amidst allegations that The Candy Van is a front for Heretic Army's industrial operations. Heretic Army, meanwhile, has alleged that the alliances involved in the attack were engaging in piracy and claim that The Candy Van is an innocent member of the militia under their protection. Tactically, the incident was fairly straight-forward. [...]
In the few days since the militias were formed many have joined fight to secure Amarrian space, and with this time these capsuleers have been working hard to become a cohesive combat unit. This can clearly be seen by our militia consistently securing more strategic positions per member than any of the opposing factions. Yesterday Wraithstorm continued this effort to improve combat effectiveness by calling out for militia members to join him in forming a fleet “to get the pilots used to flying [...]
Villore - Senator Chermoul has addressed the press regarding the recent turmoil within the Defense Committee, and announced a formal withdrawal of his petition. In the days since several committee members called for the removal of chairman Vance Opheron, no less than fourteen senators and local governors have formally withdrawn their support for the petition. Less than an hour ago the Defense Committee held a vote on the position of Senator Opheron, which passed with a majority wishing him to remain [...]
Villore - Senate Defense Committee head, Vance Opheron, has issued a preliminary report to the Senate's Military Oversight department. This follows an official petition last week by Senator Chermoul, calling for a full review of the Federal Defense Union's administration. Initial press releases regarding the report, though relatively low on detail at this time, indicate the first findings into the FDU's administration 'leave little to be concerned about.' Early probes into previous budget allocation, [...]
Rancer - The war continues with numerous brave capsuleers giving their lives to ensure the freedom that we all hold dear. These capsuleers now face a new threat, not only do they have to watch for the Federation forces but also for rogue elements within the State Protectorate itself, one such element are the members of a corporation by the name of 'The United'. The United is a self confessed 'pirate' based corporation that has decided to join the militia not to aid the Caldari cause but to line their [...]