Illuin, Metropolis - The public remarks of Sanmatar Maleatu Shakor have caused discussions throughout Minmatar space. While most citizens feel that Shakor's reforms are just the thing to shake the Republic out of its state of lethargy, the man is not without his detractors. Sebiestor representative Malius Udine went so far as to label Shakor's efforts at reform a "naked power-grab." For the most part, Shakor's stated goals have been well-received by the Republic's political elite. Speaking on the [...]
Rens, Heimatar - While the announcement of political union with the Thukker Tribe has been overshadowed by the disaster of the lost Great Caravan - recently confirmed to be the important Lakat-Hro caravan - many Minmatar Republic citizens remain concerned about the implications. With the political establishment now looking toward the upcoming tribal assembly to shape the Republic, certain segments of the Minmatar population find themselves confused about who to look to for leadership. "I don't fully [...]
Days after pop star Midna Lyre's revelation that she is a follower of the Sani Sabik faith, reaction across the cluster has been mixed. They range from praise to cries of disgust, with little in between. The Amarr Empire has officially banned possession of the album inside its border, declaring it heretical. As with all heretical materials, possession of it inside the Empire is considered a capital offense, punishable by a life of slavery or death. The move only increases the criminal penalty for [...]
O2O, 2X - It has emerged that Rebellion Alliance [-R-] was dissolved last week by the hands of its leader due to suspected embezzlement by many of its high ranking members. The founder of -R-, Daroh, alleges that those within the leadership of -R- used the alliance to capture space, simply so that resources could be mined from the alliance’s moons. Instead of reinvesting the profits from those moons, he claims that those involved then tampered with the funds from the sale of the materials that were [...]
O2O-2X - Rebellion Alliance collapsed as it lost all of its sovereignty in Geminate over the weekend. Rumors abound, but the cause of the collapse is not known for certain. Several systems in Geminate were fought over viciously in an impressive string of battles, some of which had over 900 capsuleers in system and saw numerous titans and supercarriers fielded. The battles come as no surprise to people familiar with the region: Geminate has been a hotbed of conflict in recent years. It may take days to [...]
PLACID. New perspectives and incidents have come to light following the release a fortnight ago of a lethal virus, responsible for the deaths of many aboard a station in Stacmon. Involved parties such as the Star Fraction have sought to clear their name after becoming embroiled in controversy surrounding their destruction of a Sisters of Eve escort seeking to limit the damage caused. At the same time, new information has surfaced about the nature of the virus and potential cures. Widely known for [...]
Orion Mashel, the founder of the Outer Ring Excavations company, is known for his secluded nature. He never travels outside his fortress-like home in the Heart constellation and very rarely invites visitors. Thus, whenever he meets with someone it is always a point of considerable interest for the press and it is now chewing over what Mashel’s meeting with Muryia Mordu, leader of Mordu’s Legion mercenary corps means. Especially in the light the Legion guards ORE property in the Outer Region. The two [...]
Eve Online Hold'Em has partnered with Otherworld Enterprises to host a poker tournament at 21:00 on May 3rd with the potential for an incredible eleven and a half billion isk 1st prize. The “EOH Eve Series of Poker - 1.05 B Tournament” is only open to a maximum of eighteen players. Seating is on a first-come basis and at current writing, five slots are open for the first of two nine seat tables. The entry fee for the tournament is 1,050 million isk. With a minimum of nine players for the tournament to [...]
Algogille: Recently published figures make grim reading for the Federation Navy. Once a source of pride for their citizens, it is slowly becoming an embarrassment as it struggles to meet recruiting quotas. According to an annual report read out in the Senate, the Navy is currently undermanned by seven percent across the board, and this can only get worse. Recruiting targets have only been met once in the last four years, despite a number of initiatives to halt the slide. Retention is particularly [...]
SCALDING PASS. After months of resisting the south-eastern coalition with guerrilla tactics, the Red Alliance (RA) has finally started recovering some of its territories. What started as a lone effort in Cache against the E.R.A and UCC alliances has since spread to the neighbouring regions with the help of former allies and newfound friends. The first to join in and assist was GoonSwarm. After its attempt on the Outer and Cloud Ring regions, GoonSwarm moved south, leaving its historic home of [...]
New Caldari - The Reform Guidance Board (RGB) was dissolved by executive order of the Chief Executive Panel (CEP) yesterday, following a tense but short meeting that ended when corporate representatives declared themselves unable or unwilling to work with the board. Provist Director Suvasemi Aikinen immediately declared the reforms package "on track and perfectly safe under the guidance of the Caldari Providence Directorate." The RGB was established by the CEP in response to the absence through [...]
GALLAREUE - After intensive talks with Gallente Federation government officials, the Reidmar clan has agreed to not conduct their traditional Fen'dha ritual to determine the successor to their recently deceased leader, Anfinn. Anfinn had passed on the 16th of May after an extended struggle with an unspecified illness. The Minmatar Vherokior clan - recently relocated to Gallente space - had raised concerns amongst citizens of Gallareue VIII due to the brutal nature of the ritual when clan spokesman, [...]
A former Reikoku [RKK] pilot has claimed that Reikoku are not disbanding but are transferring to a new name and ticker, Reikoku Reloaded [RKZ.R]. Rumours began at the end of last month when Menta Fox of PuPPet MasTers asked on the Corporation, Alliance and Organization Discussion board of GalNet what was happening with the sudden drop in Reikoku's staffing list. Membership has dropped from over 600 to 220 in a matter of days. SFShootme's initial response was that RKK members could wind up in a new [...]
The Bleak Lands - With world events crashing forward the war in The Bleak Lands continues unabated. Events there are being thrust once more into the limelight as reports filtered in of Minmatar militias pouring into the combat zone reinforcing the strength of the Defiants and bringing a string of victories to the rogue Minmatar force. The Saracens were quick to downplay such victories but brought forward questions about the origin of these militias. "While we have been fighting a hard struggle against [...]
With the debate over the succession still ongoing in the Empire, the Tash Murkon family called a short press conference to extend their opinion on the ongoing debate, one which they apparently feel affects their house greatly. Taridor Khiknizi spoke for house Tash Murkon and went on to say: "While we acknowledge and respect the views of the other Royal Houses, this Royal House is strongly against the racial implications of allowing only True Amarr to decide the next championship. The Empire was forged [...]
As a new educational term draws near at Republic University, school administrators are reporting a record number of students enrolling in university programs based on Minmatar history and culture, previously low-attendance subjects within the University. University heads state this is a natural follow-on from the increased self-confidence the Republic has found itself imbued with over these past months. Last week, the movement of Culture Reclamation received several notable increases in grants from [...]
RENYN - Renyn Relief, an influential Gallente charity, has announced an emergency aid response for the disaster-stricken planet of Seyllin I. The charity has dispatched all its available vessels and supplies to the system, and is currently conducting an emergency fund raising effort. Kolin Lagarde, a spokesperson for Renyn Relief, said: "These horrible events fill our hearts with grief. Renyn Relief, committed to the assistance of those in need, has allocated every available vessel and every last drop [...]
Renyn - The Special Department of Internal Investigations and Federal Security arrested members of Remyn Relief today, following the searches conducted at the charity's offices last week. The arrested employees were charged with espionage for the Caldari State. Fifteen employees of the charity fund were arrested in relation to these charges. "This is a very harsh blow to us," said Kolin Lagarde, spokesperson for Renyn Relief. "We will provide full cooperation and support to the authorities [...]
Otsasai - Caldari Navy Logistics Command today released the results of a study calculating the continuing costs of the occupation of Caldari Prime, revealing grim figures for continuing naval readiness. Nearly 15% of the fleet's transport capacity is permanently tied to keeping Navy and Provist troops supplied on the planet, with the total resource allocation for the occupation nearly 50% higher than that of a similarly-sized naval task force. The report also notes that marines serving on the planet [...]
Luminaire - As the six-month mark passes since the invasion of Caldari Prime, a new report from CONCORD claims the increasing sophistication of the pro-Federation resistance on the planet is evidence of off-world support for the rebels. The report comes on the heels of a number of attacks on high-profile targets on the planet, including the sabotage three days ago of a Tovil water treatment plant. CONCORD has been using its assets in Luminaire to maintain a watch over the occupied planet in the hope [...]
Pator - The Republic Government today released the latest report on immigration figures which continued to show a dramatic decline in emigration from the Republic, coupled with a steady rise in Minmatar returning to the Republic from the Federation. Although experts in the field predicted a continuing drop in emigration numbers due to the positive industrial news, continuing unity from the government and the growing optimism of the general populace saw a surprising gain in immigration from the [...]
3HQC-6 0855 - Fluid router traffic linking a remote ORE expedition in Outer Ring with its headquarters in the Heart Constellation has been severed following reports of an emergency. Although ORE was unavailable for official comment, SCOPE has learned that the mining corporation dispatched a small task force to the Sword Constellation to investigate. The lost expedition is believed to be prospecting on 3HQC-6 I, the system's innermost planet. Establishing fluid router communications is standard [...]
SYSTEM 35-RK9 - The Intaki Syndicate Bureau station in the 35-RK9 system has been struck by a powerful radiological pulse--the third confirmed event of its kind today. Impacting at 16 AU's from its sun, the timing of the blast coincides with other reported main-sequence anomalies. There are no reported casualties, but Syndicate spokesman Rhin Dovaille stated that the pulse was powerful enough to temporarily knock out electrical grids. Shielding systems were also brought down nearly to zero but held. [...]
Molden Heath - The Republic Fleet is reported to be shifting naval forces to border systems with the Amarr Empire. This movement is believed to be in response to unannounced military exercises by Imperial Navy forces in the Tash-Murkon Region. Although no official statement has been issued by the Ministry of War, the Republic Fleet appears to be gearing for a direct assault on its sovereignty. Analysts report that the redeployment of naval assets to key strategic points is standard operating procedure [...]