Kourmonen - The Bleak Lands. In a battle involving a most unlikely fleet, it took the combined efforts of Minmatar Republic militia ships and the Amarr Empire militia forces to break a Wildly Inappropriate [WI] stargate camp. "The Wildly Inappropriate forces were spotted [engaging] some of the Amarr Militia..." states the joint force fleet commander, Predator Elite, "...we also noticed they were [engaged with] the Minmatar pilots as well." It was at that point Flyinghotpocket, a member of Filthy [...]
Only a few days after the announcement of the annual Mind Clash tournament, current Champion Joelyn Donalokos has received death threats warning against his participation. This latest development has put further doubt around the tournament, and has fuelled previously rising tensions between the two empires. In the face of the threats, Donalokos has remained defiant, stating he will not be intimidated and will continue his preparations. Major networks were quick to pick up the threat, which was leaked [...]
One of the largest and most lucrative entertainment events of the year is coming around once again, as officials announced the beginning of preparations for the annual Mind Clash tournaments. The press conference held today attracted a great deal of attention to the tournament already, with the announcement that this year’s venue would be Caldari Prime. Controversy surrounding the choice of venue has already ensued, following further clarifications from officials stating that it had been requested [...]
Late last night the fugitive Caldari scientists, Albert Vance and Vic Stats, broadcast what was ultimately a failed test of their prototype mind control device using the Caldari ftl communication channel. Caldari State pilots, engaging in typical Caldari pod pilot banter, were surprised by the appearance of the ident code of Albert Vance in the monitored Caldari channels late yesterday evening. The scientists, fresh from a close encounter with pursuing authorities last week, announced to the galaxy [...]
Korama - Minedrill CEO Soisonen Okalala and Top Down Retail CEO Mannen Marukaiken shook hands today on a new deal that calls for Minedrill to develop a variety of mining technologies for use both on planets and in space. The news prompted both companies' stock to rise slightly and many analysts are seeing this as further step towards resolving the Ishukone CEO crisis, putting yet another feather in Okalala's cap. Minedrill has traditionally designed mining equipment for internal use only, and while [...]
LUSTREVIK – A solid business relationship between an anonymous freelance pilot and a high-ranking agent of Republic University has resulted in a trend that could send the price of the coveted Miner II laser “falling very, very soon”. Interstellar reporters have confirmed that the pilot—who is part of a corporation with only seven members—has obtained an authentic Miner II blueprint so far the first one in the game. Until now, the Techell Corporation had an been one of the few confirmed suppliers of [...]
Almost a month ago, ISD Argooros Ployon published a story about GoonSwarm’s “JihadSwarm”; GoonSwarm’s attack on the mining community of New Eden. Since that story was reported, TeddyBr FTW, a self professed miner and industrialist, has called on the mining community to band together and resist the JihadSwarm in a manner best suited for their nature; by hiring mercenary corporations to target GoonSwarm pilots throughout New Eden. With a steady flow of donations coming in, TeddyBr has placed contracts [...]
Annaro -An asteroid in the Annaro system lost stability and collapsed on a team of nearly two hundred miners at a CBD Corporation mining facility. Thirty two miners are confirmed dead and the rest remain trapped below the surface. A dozen or more are reported to have serious injuries. Evvlynne Deermin, spokesperson for CBD, explained the current situation in a press conference shortly after the accident. "We're holding out a lot of hope for the safe return of our miners. However, the situation is [...]
Amarr - Amarr Certified News secured permission from the Ministry of Internal Order to release exclusive footage of the historic coronation of Empress Jamyl I. Withheld for security reasons, the media contains rare footage of the famed Imperial Domain Fleet as it gathered before the Emperor Family Station in Amarr last week for the spectacular event. The fleet has since been deployed to its "undisclosed wartime assignments". The video can be obtained here and a higher quality feed is also availalble here
Dakba - The Amarrian Ministry of Internal Order has launched an investigation into the genealogical records of approximately 250,000 slaves belonging to Lord Adash Korta, Holder of the Dabka system. Korta is one of the largest slaveholders in the Amarr Empire. His estates have already freed 300,000 slaves following Empress Jamyl I's edict this past Thursday. Despite these numbers, Imperial officials noted discrepancies in the genealogical histories submitted for the remaining half-million slaves owned [...]
Yesterday, a group of Amarrians, claiming to be Khanid officials, called for a task-force to gather in the Gehi system. The purpose of the taskforce was apparently to purify space, removing hostile influences in the Khanid regions. The group was led by Jeremia Hurson supposedly of the Ministry of Assessment. Gregorman Tasfran was to lead it, supported by Olarania Hunits, Tsuniam Fendrick and Finuts Quarte, all of the Ministry of War. However, after the taskforce launched and ended up in the system [...]
Republic Navy Operations Command yesterday reported Ishukone Watch patrols making incursions into Minmatar-controlled territories, performing unsolicited ship scans and questioning passers-by on closed frequencies. This is the sixth time in the last two weeks that Ishukone forces have been seen in the area. Border systems Todrir and Eust have both played host to ships from the privately-controlled police force, resulting in stepped-up patrols from Republic Navy forces in the vicinity. According to [...]
Pator - Minmatar converts to the Amarrian faith have become increasingly vocal about their fears and grievances in the days since the murder of Abel Jarek, leader of the Salvation Crusade, by unknown attackers in the religious township he established near ancestral Krusual lands on Matar. Following the killing, the Minmatar Republic has promised a swift investigation and asserted that "those responsible for the murder of Abel Jarek will be brought to justice." However, sources within law enforcement [...]
Stocks of Minmatar corporations remained level through the end of the trading today, as continued uncertainty with regard to government reformation, economic and trade policies, production capability, and commercial security tempered any gains projected from increased interest or market activity. Trading volumes on Minmatar-based stocks were extremely light, with investors seemingly on hold until further information comes to light. Analysts have stated that they expect trading volume to rise [...]
Hroduko - Three inmates escaped from a maximum security facility in Metropolis last night, following an attack by several unidentified craft on the space-bound prison. Violent riots erupted as several security systems failed, and parts of the facility remained unregulated for hours before security could be restored. One of the escaped inmates is Baliggan Krullefor former head of the Krullefor family, a notorious Thukker criminal organization. The Republic Justice Department stated that the identity of [...]
Pator – Minmatar community leaders in the Republic have been expressing their wholehearted support for the speech urging calm made by Ishukone CEO Otro Gariushi, and have in turn urged calm and restraint on any Minmatar living and working in the Gallente Federation or the Caldari State. Killian Thakor, leader of the Minmatar Community Alliance, said, "It is essential that our people, here in the homelands, and in the Federation and State, behave with restraint and not become swept up in any rash [...]
Pator – This afternoon a spokesman for the Republic Parliament closed the circle of statements regarding the recently leaked report from CONCORD’s Inner Circle. Having been debriefed by the Minmatar Republic’s representatives to the CONCORD Assembly, the Republic government has released what the spokesman began stating is a carefully considered response to the situation surrounding the Code Aria Inquiry expeditions, Republic jump gate security and the rogue drone infestations. The statement from the [...]
Tenerhaddi Dykon, head of the Krusual Tribe, issued the following statement just minutes after the identity of the new Amarr Emperor, Doriam Kor-Azor, was announced. "I call upon Doriam Kor-Azor to put a stop to the Amarr raids upon our outlying systems. We Minmatar can no longer stand passive as our homes are destroyed, our families murdered, and our kin are again bound by the cruel yoke of slavery. Never again I say! We live for our freedom, and we are willing to die for our freedom!" This marks his [...]
ENNUR – Two freedom fighters from the People’s Front of Minmatar, Viqer Fell and Tyto, openly denounced all prospective candidates actively vying for power in Amarr during an interview with the Interstellar Reporters, stating that they would only recognize a candidate who “supported the complete and total abolition of slavery” within the Empire. The two also openly admitted to taking part in a recent series of ferocious ambushes against Amarr targets within the Derelik Region (reported by [...]
Pator - Government spokesmen in the Minmatar Republic have categorically refused to comment on the resignation of Gallente President Souro Foiritan or other aspects of the growing political crisis in the Gallente Federation, despite concerns felt across the Minmatar establishment. In particular, commanders in the Tribal Liberation Force are concerned about the effect events may have on the Federal Defence Union, coming on top of their comprehensive recent defeat at the hands of Caldari State [...]
Auga, Heimatar - Minmatar and Amarr capsuleer miltia forces clashed in Auga on the 29th of last month, with two Nyx supercarriers being deployed in the low security border system by the Matari. Amarrian forces rallied a capital fleet of four Archon-class carriers to take on the opposing Minmatar forces and dispatched it to Auga where they focused their attention on the Minmatar support fleet. According to Saaya Illirie, member of the Amarrian fleet, "Amarrian carriers went into triage, and the [...]
Earlier today the Minmatar Mining Corporation held their first stage of a new marketing strategy to increase their mineral stocks. The Corporation is holding a lottery where by five winners will win a Rupture Class Cruiser. Each unit of unprocessed ore is counted as a ticket. Participants must only use Frigate or Cruiser class vessels to even out the competition. Ninmelan Ungur stated that they will be running this lottery until such times as internal quotas are filled. Concerned with the wellbeing of [...]
Hek, Metropolis - Hek Extractions and Aggregates (HEXAG) has announced plans for a large off-planet mining installation in the Hek system. Long a force in quarrying and open-cast mining on the core worlds of the Republic, HEXAG has recently diversified into mineral surveying and extraction on moons and other bodies. The announcement of this extensive new operation in Hek follows the successful establishment of a number of smaller mining installations throughout the Metropolis region. HEXAG has [...]
Pator - With Minmatar politicians and tribal leaders looking ahead to the upcoming tribal assembly, the news of Mens Reppola's appointment as the new CEO of Ishukone corporation was given a cautious welcome by most, including senior figures in the Minmatar military. Under the late Otro Gariushi, Ishukone was seen by Minmatar leaders as a progressive force within the Caldari State, despite a complicated, and at times murky, history of political and economic engagement between Ishukone corporation and [...]