The Caldari State Chief Executive Panel has been in renewed and heated debate over the naval budget. The Kaalakiota and Lai Dai corporations have proposed an emergency increase in the budget in the aftermath of the Veniel incident. Ishukone and Hyasyoda corporations have voiced their opposition while the remaining corporations have yet to make their stances known. Haatakan Oiritsuu, CEO of Kaalakiota, formulated this new proposal, saying, "The unfortunate incident in New Caldari only illustrates what [...]
Goinard, Sinq Laison. Veto Corp is holding "simultaneous celebrations in several locations" to mark their 5th anniversary this weekend. Describing themselves as "politically neutral", with "very few friendly organizations", [VETO] has maintained an active capsuleer presence in most regions over the years. Comprised of self-professed Gurista loyalists they operate under the same conditions as the Guristas, with "bottom line and the pursuit of profit" as their ultimate goal. [VETO] Operations Director [...]
K3JR-J, Venal - The 20th of November marked the third birthday of notorious pirate corporation, Veto. Former Federation Citizen #D-03071984/FNA395 turned Gurista loyalist, Ethan Verone shed a little light on the corporation - its past, present and possible future. "We started out as a ten man corporation founded as an anti-CONCORD Assembly movement. There were tough times at first, as we attacked targets many times our size. When we eventually decided to allow ourselves to grow, the corporation grew [...]
By far the most spectacular response to the riddle of the new stellar object comes to us from Minmatar space. Saynen Grulliver, a shaman of the Vherokior Tribe is reported to be assembling an expedition that shall venture beyond the galactic rim towards the object. "This strange bright star that has appeared in the skies of all New Eden is a gateway leading to the spirit world of our ancestors," claims Grulliver in a rare interview. When pressed about the fact that most scientists believe the object [...]
Out Of The Blue - In recent days a holovid has been broadcasted that has shattered the markets perception of what makes a popular holoreel. Traditionally reels created for GalNet broadcast or for streaming to in-capsule systems have focused around frantic action and explosions. This has now changed with the arrival of Clear Skies. In development over a course of nearly two years, a small documentary team followed John Rourke and his crew as they went about their business onboard Clear Skies, a tempest [...]
New Caldari – As riots and a bloody police response continue on Caldari Prime, thousands of Caldari have flocked to the Landfall Shrine, one of the most sacred places in the State, to hold vigil for the victims of the violence. With clashes between Caldari expatriates, anti-Caldari extremists, and police showing no signs of ending any time soon, citizens from all over New Caldari and surrounding systems, including a number of Panel representatives, have visited the shrine to light candles, burn [...]
What was designed to be a day of mourning for the Amarrian empire became a day of conflict and loss, as enemies of the loyalists attacked a vigil gathered to honor the life and service of the late Emperor Doriam II. It was two years ago when the Amarrian Emperor was assassinated by unknown parties. The murder struck a heavy blow to the Amarrian people that is still felt today as they continue without any replacement. July 5th of this year marked the second anniversary of his death. In an act of [...]
The vigil held last night in the honor of Heideran VII, the Amarr Emperor, went very well. The vigil was held in the Amarr system and was attended by up to 300 pilots. Most of the attendants were Amarrians, but pilots from other races were also there to show the emperor their respect for his endeavors to maintain world peace. A few troublemakers reared their ugly heads, but no serious breach of peace occurred. An Amarrian delegate was there with a message from the emperor himself. The text of his [...]
Intaki - Government authorities on Intaki Prime are reporting isolated incidents of violence in many of the planet's largest cities over the last few days. Pro-State, pro-Federation, and Intaki secessionist demonstrators have taken to the streets, a situation which has led to clashes between opposing crowds. Police have reported at least a dozen deaths and over 500 injured, though the vast majority of the injured have been treated and released from hospitals with minor wounds only. Most of the [...]
Luminaire – Reports released today by Federal Administration revealed a sharp rise in personal and property violence across the Federation in the month following the Caldari incursion. The most striking numbers in the report are those from Luminaire itself. Vandalism and property crimes rose 16% from the previous six-month average. Personal crimes (assault, robbery and homicide) have also increased – averaging 6% higher than over the previous half year. University of Caille professor Jules Lechard, [...]
Continuing our series of interview, this time we present you a well known name in the Minmatar community: Viqer Fell. For friends he is the perfect picture of a loyal tribesman for his enemies he is a cold hearted psychopath or a troubled and disillusioned slave. Viqer fell started his pilot career as a miner, he met the other founders of his corporation and they quickly became friends, they shared the same ideas on the fate of their people. The corporation would grow famous under the name The [...]
This just in: Rumours of a viral epidemic have been coming from the Hjortur system over the last few days, and earlier tonight the Minmatar Republic Security Council ordered the system closed and all travellers detained for quarantine and mandatory inspection. Pilots in the Metropolis region have been warned to stay out of the Hjortur system, as crossing into the system via jumpgate will result in immediate webification and detainment by The Minmatar Republic Fleet and Minmatar Health Board officials. [...]
Chaos erupted on the planet of Sharhelund III, the only inhabited planet in the Sharhelund system, when a research vessel fell out of orbit and burned up in the atmosphere. The ship, the Restless Spirit, is believed to have struck another ship in a low orbit accident, leaving all of its gyroscopic and engine systems wrecked. Without those systems it appears to have fallen out of orbit and fragmented on re-entry. More disturbing, however, is that the Restless Spirit was conducting research on several [...]
Minmatar cities based on the continent of Ebrembrur on Edmalbrurdus VI are reporting a shortage of Vitoc antidote. Believed to be due to a recent mutation of the viral toxin, this development leaves Gallentean and Minmatar scientists fighting as they yet again struggle to unravel this particular strain’s attributes. Authorities report that although there is no cause for alarm yet, Vitoc antidote distribution centres need to be frugal with their reserves. Federation Senators have visited several of [...]
Khifomek Mareyi, a member of the Amarr Trade Registry, was killed late last night moving a shipment of Vitoc from Asrios to Amarr. Also thought to be related to this incident, two bodies were discovered in Emrayur having died from Vitoc withdrawal. These bodies have been confirmed as two of the escaped gladiators belonging to the now deceased slave-holder, Bamadak Pareh. Mareyi was killed when a group of Matari freedom fighters ambushed her and her pod-pilot escort somewhere in the Youl system. The [...]
In a disturbing development for the troubled Walkai Terraforming Industries Corporation, a lead scientist was today reported missing. The scientist, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly heading the corporation's recent terraforming project. Sources close to his family have stated that he has not been seen for the past week, and no sightings have been reported by the public. Concord officials confirmed that they had begun investigations into the disappearance of the scientist at the behest [...]
In a statement today, a spokesman for Walkai Terraforming Industries issued a request to the capsuleer community for information leading to the safe return of one of its lead scientists - reported missing last month. Speaking on behalf of WTI CEO Kentanen Koimota, the spokesman stated that he was less than impressed with Concord’s investigations thus far. Concord officials still maintain that the WTI scientist is simply “missing” despite numerous appeals from Mr. Koimota to treat the scientist’s [...]
3H58-R, Etherium Reach - Fighting between the Ethereal Crossing Coalition (Ethereal Dawn [ED] / Intrepid Crossing [IRC]) and the Red Alliance [RED] and allies continues unabated throughout the region. With Red Alliance currently holding half of Ethereal Dawn's four stations in the 6TT8-Z constellation, or "the loop" as local residents refer to it, the outcome of this war remains uncertain. Both sides are committed to a fight until the end; there will be no surrender, no compromise. While there has [...]
PARAGON SOUL - Last week saw a breakdown in the relationship between the two alliances Tribal Souls and Ascendant Frontier. Breaches of confidence, combined with resource and outpost placement disputes, reportedly led to a slowly building crescendo of diplomatic ill-will. The end result: a capital fleet supported by hundreds of smaller vessels was deployed by ASCN for precision strikes in key systems of the Paragon Soul region. Facing little resistance, they quickly conquered and destroyed all of [...]
FEYTHABOLIS. A Doomsday-class device was activated successfully on Sunday by the Ascendant Frontier Titan during a skirmish with Band of Brothers forces. While casualties were low, this is yet another landmark in the scale that capsuleer-driven politics and warfare are taking. Witnesses to the event mention a "blinding white light" that engulfs everything in sight, leaving nothing but scorched remains behind it. The conflict between the two neighbours erupted shortly after BoB's announcement that it [...]
AMARR - War has reached the Amarr throne regions. The Star Fraction (SF) alliance have brought their conflict directly to the heart of the Amarr Empire, issuing a declaration of war against the Amarrian loyalists Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris (PIE) which was quickly answered by declarations against Star Fraction by Vigilia Valeria (VV) and Aegis Militia (AM). The declaration of war was not unexpected as Amarr forces had observed Star Fraction moving large numbers of ships and supplies into the [...]
Wicked Creek, Scalding Pass, Detorid - for months now these southern regions have played host to a fierce conflict between two of the largest political entities in this area of space. On the offensive there is a coalition of alliances: Veritas Immortalis, Chimaera Pact, Knights Of the Southerncross and Lotka Volterra, allied originally by their common goal - the removal of the political and military behemoth that is the Red Alliance from the south-eastern regions of known space. Prior to the war this [...]
VENAL- Yesterday, in a stunning turn of events, Taggart Transdimensional announced the resignation of it's founding CEO, Ragnar. In the same breath, the new CEO of TTI, Gunny P, proclaimed a cease-fire with the New Venal Alliance. Gunny P furthermore vowed "TTI has never condoned piracy, we have in the past been members of alliances which have included pirate corporations. This is no longer the case, nor will it ever be in future." The two factions of Venal, the NVA and the Northern Alliance ( of [...]
Northern New Eden - Forces on both sides of the Triumvirate [TRI] and NC conflict have recently expanded their ranks with fresh alliances eager to join the quickly escalating war. Red.Overlord [R.O.L], Ev0ke [EV0KE], and Huzzah Federation [HF] have aligned with [TRI] while NC member Mostly Harmless [-42-] recently absorbed into their ranks long time ally Avarice [FAIL] along with several hundred members from Dara Cothrom [DACO]. Both [FAIL] and [DACO] were major space-holders in the Cloud Ring region [...]