GENESIS. DED officials are “considering different courses of action against the Finite Horizon corporation” due to their increasing drug-related activities. Ipeman Psarana, Security Officer at DED Yulai X confirmed this morning that FZN operatives have been under surveillance, “in particular their recent war against the Coreli Corporation and their war bounty of several thousands of m3 of narcotics”. It had been previously suggested that DED attention was due to complaints filed by the Walkai [...]
Blood Raider Covenant’s commander, Omir Sarikusa, reacted to CONCORD’s claims of having identified Doriam II’s assassins with scorn, “I find it hard to believe that the notoriously incompetent DED investigators managed to solve this ‘mystery’ in such a short time” he said during a short subspace transmission. Sarikusa continued, “This shows yet again the false ways of the Empire. They’re obviously losing control. Fearing upheaval at the lack of news on the matter, the Council decided to broadcast this [...]
LONETREK. Despite recent news about a major leap forward in the ongoing investigation, current downward market trends are “not due to [Amarrian Emperor Doriam II] assassination itself, but to CONCORD’s inefficiency at showing results”, says SuVee CFO. “CONCORD announcing ‘major leaps’ while producing no concrete results and thus preventing [the Amarrian acting regent] Chamberlain Karsoth taking actions concerning the selection of the next Emperor is become a nightmare for the markets”, claims a memo [...]
NEW CALDARI. The State "will regard the assassination of Doriam II as an Amarrian internal affair until proven otherwise", said CEP official earlier this morning. "To our knowledge, CONCORD's investigation has shed no light so far on the identity of the perpetrator nor the motives behind the crime", said Nashokoda Pekumatken, Chief Executive Panel spokesperson at New Caldari CEP HQ. Following the diplomatic stance on the Mabnen incident during early June "without proof of an external faction being [...]
After a meeting of CONCORD investigators with acting regent Chamberlain Karsoth at the Imperial Chancellor's Office, sources close to the Imperial administration are speaking of a major leap forward in the investigation, stating that the perpetrators of the Emperor's assassination have been identified. As the news spreads throughout the Empire like wildfire, many citizens are rejoicing over the prospect of bringing to justice those who have committed this terrible crime. Moreover, a feeling of renewed [...]
THE FORGE. In a failed attempt to escape CONCORD custody, the well-know Gurista terrorist Bleak Scarab was hunted down and his pod eliminated in Obe earlier this week. According to witnesses, Bleak Scarab was able to break free from the CONCORD interrogation facilities in Tennen. How her escape was possible and how was Ms. Scarab able to seize the Guristas heavy assault cruiser in which she left the system is still not clear. "It is so far obvious that [Ms. Scarab] received outside help", granted Lt. [...]
PURE BLIND. Commander Jaymamera Mayer, head of Mordu’s Legion Security Division at 5ZXX-K officially confirmed what until now was rumor only: Serpentis operatives are being actively hunted by Mordu’s forces in the Placid region. News arrived a few days ago about Serpentis battleships being destroyed in conjunction with freelance pod-pilot forces yet no Mordu’s official had commented until today. "A Serpentis Megathron was tracked down to the Moclinamaud system by a three man Mordu’s squad under the [...]
JITA – THE FORGE. After what was a week of low-keyed grumbling about “increased commodity prices” and “logistic nightmares” from the pod pilot community, the bustling Niyabainen – Jita – Sobaseki hub at the heart of the Caldari state seems busier than ever. “Can’t help but expect that next time the CEP decides such a major logistic revamping we get informed in advance”, said Oikanen Hilo, ship manufacturer at Kisogo “yet it does seem some of the changes may have a positive impact on business. Although [...]
After almost a week of mourning following the assassination of Amarr Emperor Doriam II, the Curatores Veritatis Alliance hosted a Memorial Service at the Emperor Family Station in Amarr. Amongst the about 175 attending were pilots from both the Curatores Veritatis and Aegis Milita Alliances as well as numerous loyal Amarr citizens. But not only amarrians had gathered to honour their late emperor - among the attendees were also Hellcore, Cold Lazarus, Derran and Sarkos from Ushra’Khan, who all were [...]
In a statement released this morning, Minmatar Republic Prime Minister Karin Midular avowed the Republic’s “dismay at the prevalence of cruelty and the passing of an icon.” “The rising tide of violence and mistrust governing the relations of the world’s powers must be stemmed,” read the statement. “When evil is allowed to exercise its influence unchecked, good people, with the potential to do great things, will fall into the valley of shadow from whence there is no returning. Acts of cowardice, [...]
Chaos is spreading around EVE as the consequence of Doriam’s II assassination. The Amarr Emperor was slain last night in the Imperial Palace in Dam Torsad by an unknown assailant. The Imperial Chancellery is heading the investigation, with aid from the Ministry of Internal Order. Amarr police has rounded up a few suspects, believed to be foreigners, and is currently questioning them at an unknown location. At the daily morning meeting of the Chief Executive Panel, the leaders of the Caldari State were [...]
Stunning news has just filtered out of the Amarr Empire. Doriam II, Emperor of Amarr, is dead at the hands of an unknown assailant. Details are still sketchy at this moment, but the Emperor's death has just been confirmed by the Imperial Chancellor's Office. The Privy Council has been called together to sit in emergency session. Chamberlain Karsoth, the acting regent, was visibly shaken when confronted by the media outside his office an hour ago. Nevertheless standing firm in his condemnation of the [...]
The Gallente Federation and the Minmatar Republic have joined hands in their struggle against smuggling cartels, most notably the Intaki Syndicate and the Angel Cartel. A brief statement released from the office of Sark Martek, the head of a new task force to fight smugglers in both empires, stated that “the safety and prosperity of the citizens of these two great empires demanded a tough stance against those aiming to undermine their economical strengths.” While more detailed explanation of what this [...]
In a statement released this afternoon by the Amarr Ministry of War, the Blood Raider Covenant's war effort is reported to have been dealt a "crushing blow" by forces comprising Amarr Navy fighters and capsuleer loyalist paramilitaries. The release details a tactical strike last night against a key Covenant installation in the Sahtogas system, in which "the logistical backbone of the Covenant's war effort was shattered." According to the statement, the installation in question served as the chief [...]