Unshrouded Warden Accelerates Deathless Innovations Sources inside Zarzakh have confirmed that the “Shrouded Structure” is no longer shrouded. Deathless Circle researchers were able to bring the ancient Jovian remnant online and out of cloak shortly after 11:00 today. Deathless operatives have been quick to establish research teams inside what they are now calling “The Warden”. This un-shrouding follows over a month of investigations into artifacts known as Atavum by the Circle. Atavum are ancient [...]
SOCT Responds to Deathless Request for Atavum The SOCT has issued an official message to all capsuleers in response to the Deathless' recent request for Atavum. Mysterious devices left behind by ancient Jovian explorers, Atavum have been discovered in relic sites all across New Eden and wormhole space. Idmei Sver, CEO of the Society, urges pilots to bring their Atavum to Society of Conscious Thought stations in FDZ4-A instead of delivering them into Deathless hands. Here is the message in full: To the [...]
Zarzakh Report: Hrada-Oki Memorial DISCLAIMER: The Scope cannot verify the veracity of this individual’s account of events and their opinions do not represent the opinions of the Scope. We trust that our readers have the capacity to decide for themselves what is an appropriate degree of skepticism to apply to the following narrative. Despite my best efforts, I am still alive. Others have been less fortunate. Let’s smother any speculations over why I have not been ordered to exit the fulcrum through [...]
Altrinur, Metropolis - Thukker Mix CEO, Egar Aldinold, has called on Republic and Tribal authorities to crackdown on the Hrada-Oki Caravan following acts of theft. Members of the caravan masqueraded as Thukker Mix workers in order to infiltrate a Thukker Mix station and stage an illegal convoy. The Hrada-Oki caravan is a Thukker clan notorious for its criminal activities and known to be associated with the Deathless Circle. Yesterday, a group of Hrada clan members managed to register themselves as [...]
Crimson Harvest Rages On As the Crimson Harvest rages through New Eden, capsuleers are reminded to watch out for Blood Raider threats. The Sani Sabik, a heretical offshoot of the Amarr religion, have been known to favor clone targets. Reports have already emerged of Raider fleets stealing warclone blanks from their long-time foes, the Order of St. Tetrimon. The Order were only brought back into the Amarrian fold after the Great Rebellion, but are zealous opponents of the Raiders. The Blood Raiders [...]
Missive from Zarzakh Reporting from inside Zarzakh has been limited, and news outlets associated with the four major nations of New Eden have been denied any direct access to the Deathless Circle. We understand the current Drifter attack is of great concern to some of our readers and as always we endeavor to bring you the best possible coverage of events throughout the cluster. As such, when we received a lead suggesting that the Siege may end soon we felt compelled to report on it. The Scope has [...]
Drifters Attack Zarzakh Gate Systems Drifters have launched an all-out attack on the four systems that contain stargates to Zarzakh. Zarzakh is a unique solar system in close proximity to a black hole, currently occupied by the Deathless Circle. It is only accessible via ancient Jovian gates which are located in four systems in distant reaches of New Eden. These systems are Turnur, Alsavoinon, H-PA29, and G-0Q86. Roaming Drifters have been detected in these gate systems along with Sleeper drones under [...]
Mysterious Data Slices Discovered Capsuleers are reporting the discovery of mysterious data elements called “spectral emission slices”. These slices appear to contain temporal and spatial data. So far only part of the total data set has been recovered. The exact meaning of the information within is still unclear. While many theories have been suggested, none have yet been corroborated. This data is being conveyed in an unfamiliar format that emits trace blackbody radiation. It is not known who created [...]
Abyssal Energies Spike as Deepflow Rifts Detected Hidden rifts have begun to appear throughout New Eden as the SOCT reports spiking energy signatures in Abyssal Deadspace. The Society of Conscious Thought has observed massive energy spikes in Abyssal Deadspace. The spikes originated in the Deepflows of the Abyss, beyond where any New Eden explorer has ventured. The energy signatures are similar to those recorded during the escalating Drifter and Triglavian war some months ago. It was widely believed [...]
Ashes Figurehead Calls for Violence in Response to Unsubstantiated Conspiracy A holoreel has surfaced in which philosopher, poet, and radical extremist Kamí Día accuses the four major nations of partnering with capsuleers to secure dangerous Triglavian research. In this holoreel, the ideological figurehead of the Ashes of Turnur calls on those who follow her teachings to seek out and destroy facilities researching either the Triglavians or the Abyss. The holoreel was delivered to the Scope [...]
Above: Upwell’s Applied Gravitation Research Center and Prototype Skyhook at Auviken VI Auviken Cynosural Jammer 'Blip' Prompts Investigation Auviken, Nagaslaiken – Last evening, an apparent lapse in Auviken’s local cynosural jammer network lasting approximately 2.193 seconds prompted a brief high alert in anticipation of a potential intrusion into the system. However, once local monitoring stations confirmed a total of zero cynosural field activations or jump drive entries during or following the [...]
The Gallente Senate and Caldari Chief Executive Panel have both approved Upwell workforce transfers shortly after the first Upwell clone bodies became available. Labor-Populists Besmirched as Upwell Transfer Bill Sails Through Senate Villore, Essence - The Gallente Federation Senate has passed a bill allowing Upwell workforce transfers within the Federation. The bill was passed by an overwhelming majority thanks to support from both Progressive Union and Federalist Liberals. President Aguard, a vocal [...]
Empress Breaks Silence on Upwell Domain, Amarr - Empress Catiz I has given a public address on Upwell workforce clone transfers. Over the last month both those for and against the transfers have called for the Empress to speak on the issue. The Empress broke her silence in a cluster-wide broadcast made from the Imperial Palace on Amarr Prime. In an uncharacteristic move, the Empress focused on scripture, beginning with “'As Emperor rules Holder; as Holder rules Serf; Yet all under Heaven serve Me,' [...]
Tribal Council Approves Upwell Workforce Transfers Heimatar, Pator - The Tribal Council has ruled that Upwell workforce transfers will be permitted within the Minmatar Republic. The transfers will enable individuals to transfer their consciousness to new Upwell workforce clone bodies. The ruling followed an extended Tribal Council assembly for which the seven Tribal Chiefs were sequestered for weeks. Sanmatar Maleatu Shakor delivered the ruling to a public assembly in the Great Caravanserai on Matar, [...]
Paragon Hub Announced Following SCC Ruling The SCC has ruled that the NES’s commissary contract is an antitrust violation. The exclusivity clause of their contract with the SOCT will be revoked effective immediately. The ruling follows an extensive legal campaign by EverMore, whose subsidiary Paragon has rushed to secure its own non-exclusive commissary contract. IRIS, Paragon’s cybernetic liaison, has announced that they will be using the contract to launch a new store; the Paragon Hub. “The Paragon [...]
Politicians Divided in Wake of Upwell Announcement Upwell commercials announcing the consortium's future plans have led to political unrest across New Eden. The commercials reveal a new, affordable cloning program. While many details remain unclear, it seems that consciousness transfer to the new clones will be offered in exchange for Upwell labor contracts. The commercials bring to light the truth behind leaked communications between Upwell and the Amarr Empire, Caldari State, Gallente Federation, [...]
SoCT confirms Triglavian-Drifter Conflict Amidst Calls for Capsuleer Aid Yulai, Genesis - The SoCT has confirmed that massive energy spikes detected in Abyssal Deadspace are evidence of an escalating Triglavian-Drifter conflict. Observations of Abyssal conduits have revealed extreme levels of both the entropic energy of Triglavian disintegrators, and signatures unique to Drifter weaponry. Thought anomalous when first detected, the readings are the highest ever recorded in Abyssal Deadspace. The SoCT's [...]
The Scope - Mysterious Ship Construction Watch as Alton Haveri reports on footage of a mysterious ship being assembled at an unknown ORE. facility, as well as the progress made by the Upwell Consortium - aided by capsuleers - on their prototype facility in Auviken. News in Brief Security services call for investigation into Upwell intelligence leak Empress Catiz I remains silent on Upwell as Ardishapur urges caution with new technologies. Inhabitants of Ouelletta, Verge Vendor, warned to remain [...]
The Scope - Upwell Developments & Info Leaks Watch as Alton Haveri reports on footage of a mysterious ship being assembled at an unknown ORE facility, as well as the progress made by the Upwell Consortium - aided by capsuleers - on their prototype facility in Auviken. News in Brief President Aguard praises Upwell’s “innovative use of technology”. One Trillion ISK worth of assets destroyed in a capsuleer battle in Ahbazon, Genesis. Fears of mass hysteria as belief in secret Wormhole War conspiracy [...]
The Scope - Chemal Tech Convoy Destroyed Alton Haveri reports for the Scope on the destruction of a Chemal Tech convoy by capsuleers after leaked intelligence compromised their route and cargo. Chemal Tech geneticists recovered from the wreck of the deep space transport at the center of the convoy are now in capsuleer hands. Addendum: Capsuleers in possession of Chemal Tech geneticists urged to contact Demi Restouve via EVEMAIL for details of 1 billion ISK reward for their return, no questions asked. [...]
EverMore Accuses NES of Capsuleer Monopoly Amidst New Paragon Platform Rumors Yulai, Genesis - EverMore has filed a legal appeal with the Secure Commerce Commission calling for an investigation into the New Eden Store for antitrust violations. According to EverMore, the NES’s commissary contract with the Society of Conscious Thought is an effective monopoly on capsuleer services. Following this news, an anonymous source within EverMore has revealed that Paragon, an EverMore subsidiary, is developing a [...]
The Scope – Bowhead Ambush Alton Haveri reports for the Scope on the latest developments from Pirate Insurgency zones, where the Guristas Pirates ambushed a task force including heavily modified Mordu’s Legion Bowhead freighters. With one of the freighters crash-landing on the planet of Hevrice III, it is rumored that the Deathless Circle have deployed experimental “Vanguard” clone troops to the planet to retrieve equipment valuable to their interests. News in Brief Mordu's Legion Release States [...]
The Scope – Citadel Destruction, Nullsec Heist Alton Haveri reports for The Scope on the latest developments from the war zone, where Angel Cartel and Guristas Pirates attacked and destroyed capsuleer-owned citadels around Jovian gates to Zarzakh. The Scope also reports on the heist and sabotage operation perpetrated against The Imperium by a long term member. News in Brief Republic Fleet Confirms Vard Prototype Stellar Transmuter was Scouted by Angels but No Attempt to Capture Facility Made by [...]
The Scope – Angel Cartel & Guristas Pirates Insurgencies Alton Haveri reports for The Scope on the latest developments from the militia warzones, where Angel Cartel and Guristas Pirate Insurgencies have begun, with the appearance of pirate Forward Operating Bases prompting ORE to appeal to capsuleers for assistance. News in Brief Pirate Insurgencies Launching Raids from Zarzakh Shipcaster and Warzone FOBs Angel Cartel Raids Taking Place in Floseswin and Neighboring Star Systems Guristas Pirates Launch [...]
Above: Guristas Pirates Forward Operating Base orbits Renarelle V BREAKING: Angel Cartel and Guristas Pirates Forces Establish "Forward Operating Bases" in Warzones Floseswin, Metropolis and Renarelle, Placid – Pirate "Forward Operating Bases" have been detected in the war-torn systems of Floseswin in the Amarr-Minmatar militia warzone, and Renarelle in the Caldari-Gallente warzone. CONCORD conflict monitors sounded the alarm as scouts from the Republic Fleet and Federation Navy are reported to have [...]
The Scope – Pirates Threaten Citadels; SCC Clamp Down Alton Haveri reports for the Scope on the latest developments from Zarzakh, where the Angel Cartel and Guristas Pirates have threatened capsuleer-owned citadels near Jovian stargates. The Scope also reports on an SCC crackdown on money laundering and increased capsuleer activity in Turnur. News in Brief Deathless Circle and Pirate Allies Demand Removal of Capsuleer Structures in Alsavoinon and G-0Q86 Fierce Fighting in Aldranette System as State [...]
The Scope – Stargates to Zarzakh Reveal Jovian Station The presence of an ancient Jovian station in the previously unexplored and remote system of "Zarzakh" has been revealed by four recently discovered Jovian stargates registering with interstellar FTL communications networks. Alton Haveri reports on deepening concerns over the Deathless Circle's control of such a strategically important system and the Jovian station at its heart. News in Brief Society of Conscious Thought Calls for Urgent Meeting of [...]
The Scope – Ancient Jovian Stargates Discovered Alton Haveri reports on the discovery of four ancient Jovian stargates across New Eden by a number of capsuleer researchers and explorers. The gates have been found, but what comes next? Where do these ancient stargates lead? Who is the Deathless, what are his goals, and what does his organization have in store for New Eden? News in Brief Mysterious Jovian Stargates Discovered in Four Locations Widely Spread Across New Eden Cluster Society of Conscious [...]
Above: data from the Deathless Circle may be key to discovering pirate intentions Threat of Hidden Jovian Stargates Controlled by Pirates Raised by SoCT Address to CONCORD Assembly Yulai, Genesis – In a dramatic public address to the CONCORD Assembly, Elder Mentor Matshi Raish of the Society of Conscious Thought revealed the probable existence of one or more hidden Jovian stargates across New Eden. Elder Mentor Raish also raised the alarming prospect that any such gates may be under the control of [...]
The Scope – Conflict in the North Alton Haveri reports on The Initiative departure from The Imperium Coalition and the ongoing conflict in the north where millions have perished already. News in Brief Markets Across New Eden Adjusting to SCC Surcharges on Broker Fees and Industrial Operating Costs Federation Agents Pursue Ex-Senator and Terrorist Leader Thibauld Tailler Following Gallentia Primacy Attacks Upwell Consortium Board Meets to Consider Commercial Strategy in Light of "Regulatory Challenges" [...]
Federation Senator Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Acts of Terrorism Villore, Essence – Outspoken Labor-Populist Senator Thibauld Tailler was expelled from the Senate yesterday, according to official reports. The decision was made by the Senate Disciplinary Committee and confirmed by the Senate following accusations by the Federal Intelligence Office (FIO) that he is a founding member of the terrorist organization "Gallentia Primacy". Tailler's whereabouts are currently unknown. According to Senate [...]
Above: Aftermath of the Turnur Incident at Republic Parliament station in orbit of Turnur I Turnur Survivor Charged with Treason After Calling for Desertions Pator, Heimatar – The writer and Turnur survivor, Kamí Día, has released a holoreel calling for Republic troops to abandon their posts. The holoreel has been covertly distributed by Día’s supporters throughout the Republic’s military. It contains a recording of her condemning the Republic for its failure to protect smaller clan holdings from a [...]
Above: Caldari cities are seeing increasing protests across the State Illegal Workers Union Condemned as Protests Spread Through Caldari State New Caldari Prime – Civil unrest in the Caldari State over new rationing has reached new heights as an illegal workers union declares plans for stoppages. According to a statement issued by workers from each of the "Big Eight" megacorporations, strikes will be held throughout the State unless their demands are met. These demands include an end to rationing, [...]
Above: Empress Catiz I Honor Guard in orbit of Amarr Prime Empress Catiz Proclaims Imperial Edict Offering Path to Freedom Through Service Amarr, Throne Worlds – Empress Catiz I has proclaimed an Imperial Edict offering slaves the option to volunteer for special military services, with their Holder’s permission. Those who do will be freed after five years of service. The edict was also retroactively applied to selected individuals who have already met its requirements. The edict comes as the Privy [...]
Riots in Caille as Controversial “United Response Act” Passed Luminaire, Essence – Riots broke out in Caille today, as protests against controversial new government legislation were held across the Federation. An estimated ten million protestors crowded into Caille, many travelling from the Federation's outer districts to take part in demonstrations against the newly passed “United Response Act”. The United Response Act, passed into law by a narrow margin at today's full session of the Federal Senate, [...]
New "Itinerant Forge" Leads to Economic Migration in Minmatar Republic Pator, Heimatar – In a rare joint announcement, Sanmatar Maleatu Shakor, Sebiestor Tribal Chief Acassa Midular, and Vherokior Tribal Chief Isardsund Urbrald have unveiled to interstellar markets the Minmatar Republic’s new “Itinerant Forge“ project. Chief Midular explained, “The Itinerant Forge is a new industrial doctrine using modular machinery that can be quickly assembled and disassembled, allowing us to deploy our best [...]
Above: Chairman Akimaka Saraki addresses Chief Executive Panel Caldari Megacorporations Recall Extraterritorial Workers as New Rationing Comes Into Effect New Caldari Prime – Following an agreement reached at yesterday’s meeting of the Chief Executive Panel (CEP), the “Big Eight” megacorporations of the Caldari State have all ordered a widescale repatriation of workers. Sent to extraterritorial stations and planetary habitats earlier today, the orders called for the reassignment to home territories of [...]
Above: Criminal Profile of Angel Cartel Assault Leader Rafik Zohar SOCT Sounds Warning Over Uncontrolled Spread of Advanced Technology in Pirate Hands Yulai, Genesis – Elder Mentor Matshi Raish of the Society of Conscious Thought (SoCT) has warned of "grave and potentially catastrophic consequences" over the apparent uncontrolled spread of advanced technologies among networks of criminals and pirate groups across New Eden. In remarks to journalists ahead of a CONCORD Inner Circle meeting that will [...]
The Scope – Caldari State Completes Interstellar Shipcaster Project Alton Haveri reports on the Caldari State's completion of the first Interstellar Shipcaster project as the culmination of Caldari loyalist capsuleer efforts in the so-called "Shadow War". News in Depth Above: State Interstellar Shipcaster online in Onnamon system Caldari State Interstellar Shipcaster Completed and Operational in Onnamon Onnamon, Black Rise – The Caldari State has completed the construction of a working Interstellar [...]
Above: Caldari State Stellar Research Center, Onnamon system Caldari State Significantly Advancing Stellar Transmuter Understanding in Technology "Shadow War" New Caldari, The Forge – The Caldari State's efforts to achieve an understanding of Stellar Transmuter technology are reported to have made significant strides in recent weeks, with major progress made due to capsuleers loyal to the State acquiring and submitting large quantities of research data. State Chairman Akimaka Saraki praised the [...]
The Scope – Empires Fight Shadow War Alton Haveri reports on the Shadow War between the four empires vying for mastery of Triglavian technology and to construct an Interstellar Shipcaster. The Scope – News in Brief Mercenaries Raiding Research Facilities Likely Trading with Pirate and Empire Interests says DED Capsuleer Warfare in Pure Blind Continues With Further Fighting in X47L-Q and J-CIJV DED's Warranted Regulation of Interstellar Technology Sharing (WRITS) Unit Expelled from Republic Tenth [...]
Above: Republic Fleet capital ships at anchor DED and EDENCOM Security Briefing Highlights Concerns Over Empires "Shadow War" Violence Yulai, Genesis – DED and EDENCOM leadership highlighted "serious concerns" over the rising violence associated with the so-called "Shadow War" between the core empires in a rare public briefing before the New Eden Cluster Security Committee (CSC) of the CONCORD Inner Circle, today. In particular, DED Star Marshal Kjersidur Elladall noted the "significant increase" in [...]
Above: Development of captured Triglavian technology at heart of recent diplomatic upheavals CONCORD Powers Eye Trade and Technology Opportunities Amidst Isolated Wars Yulai, Genesis – Diplomats and operatives of the "Big 4" CONCORD empires are reported to be actively escalating trade negotiations and efforts to acquire new technology, as the two militia warzones and empire militaries adjust to the reality of isolated wars. Ongoing ceasefires, the Caldari-Minmatar "Treaty of Airaken", and a looming [...]
Above: Hyasyoda station in Airaken, site of Caldari-Minmatar treaty negotiations Ceasefire Between Militias of the Caldari and Minmatar Followed by Amarr and Gallente Militia Truce Yulai, Genesis – CONCORD officials have confirmed notice of two separate ceasefires between the Caldari and Minmatar militias, and Amarr and Gallente militias respectively, both taking effect at 11:00 NEST, today. Under the CONCORD Emergency Militia War Powers Act of YC110 (CEMWPA), any two of the belligerent powers may may [...]
Above: Pashanai Bombing Memorial in orbit of Ministry of War Station Amarr and Gallente Diplomats Hail Progress on "Mutual Astropolitical Understanding" Pashanai, Genesis – The Amarr Empire's Royal Heir Ersilia Kor-Azor and the Gallente Federation's Councillor Wayaki Kayara have issued a joint progress report from diplomatic talks between the two major empires at the ACN station in Pashanai system. Lady Kor-Azor and Councillor Kayara both expressed "considerable optimism" as to the progress of the [...]
Above: Hyasyoda Corporation Station in Airaken System Caldari State and Minmatar Republic Reportedly Close to Agreeing New Treaty Airaken, The Forge – Caldari State and Minmatar Republic negotiators are reported to be close to agreeing a "new treaty" as the culmination of a summit that has been billed as a Caldari-Minmatar security co-operation meeting. The two powers have sent unusually large delegations to the summit meeting at the Hyasyoda station in Airaken, including Hyasyoda CEO Ahtonen Osmon [...]
The Scope – Concord Shipcaster Spying Scandal Alton Haveri reports on the Concord shipcaster spying scandal that is threatening Amarr and Caldari relations, the rumored capabilities of the shipcasters and the latest developments in Intaki. The Scope – News in Brief Interstellar Diplomacy Rocked by EDENCOM Spying Scandal as Empire Delegates Confer with Governments Federation Authorities Register Increase of Intaki Prime System Security Status to 0.5 CONCORD Inner Circle President Seri Okonaya [...]
Above: CONCORD Assembly HQ, Yulai System Caldari State Uncovers Evidence of Amarr Spying as Diplomatic Crisis Deepens Yulai, Genesis – Caldari State investigators have uncovered evidence of Amarr Empire agents gathering information on Caldari efforts to develop so-called "Interstellar Shipcaster" technology, according to sources at the CONCORD Assembly in Yulai. The Caldari investigation team is understood to have confirmed in substance the accusations by the Minmatar Republic of espionage carried out [...]
Above: Caldari Navy station construction, Onnamon Shipcaster Spying Row Intensifies with Recriminations Over CONCORD/EDENCOM Taskforce Yulai, Genesis – Recriminations over the Shipcaster spying scandal involving a CONCORD/EDENCOM taskforce erupted into an open row between the "Big 4" empires in a public session of the CONCORD Assembly, today in Yulai. In particular, the Minmatar Republic accused Amarr personnel seconded to EDENCOM duties of acting as "agents for the Amarr Empire's intelligence- [...]
The Scope's Galactic Hour with Ret Gloriaxx brings your roundup of the latest news from around the cluster, as more military HQs are built up while new "Shipcaster Technology" emerges and new Stellar Transmuter construction begins. Above: EDENCOM Stellar Monitoring Facility, Yulai system Report on Research Project into Caldari "Shipcaster Technology" Leaks from CONCORD/EDENCOM Taskforce Yulai, Genesis – A secret report into a Caldari "Shipcaster Technology" research project has leaked from a joint [...]