Tash-Murkon Prime - Economic reports from the Tash-Murkon region indicate that the fiefdom is experiencing growth and stability despite the violence spreading through the rest of the cluster. Nearly all industries have seen a steady surge in earnings over the past month that contrasts with the instability found in other markets. Carthum Conglomerate, which has stations in four systems in the region, released an earnings report that shows their Tash-Murkon holdings are earning profits 13% greater than [...]
Caldari Prime – Two months into the occupation of Caldari Prime, the Gallente insurgency against the State occupation forces continues despite a series of brutal crackdowns by Provist troops in Gallente enclaves. In the most recent attack, according to reports by sources still on the ground, a Gallente resistance cell bombed a Provist local headquarters in Tovil, allegedly killing at least two dozen soldiers and wounding nearly a hundred more. According to both sources with the Federation resistance [...]
Two months after the appearance of the Elder Fleet in empire space, a growing number of Matari are heading out into The Great Wildlands to try and locate them. While some go in search of answers, many are making the journey in the hope of simply joining them. What began as a small trickle has now turned into a steady flow of ships embarking on what most are calling a "pilgrimage". Fuelled by various rumours on GalNet message boards, many of these tribespeople are risking life and limb to take part in [...]
Dresen Karnell, the Ammatar scientist who was stranded on a habitable moon in Huola for nearly two weeks, has been found and successfully extracted. Karnell was reported to be severely dehydrated and suffering from numerous non-life threatening injuries sustained from his crash. He is being cared for by the Amarr Navy and is expected to make a quick recovery. Karnell - whose present location and scientific research for the Navy is classified - has sent his thanks to the 24th Imperial Crusade pilots [...]
The rescue team searching for Dresen Karnell on a habitable moon in Huola reports no success in locating him. The lake discovered by orbital scanning has been revealed to have a salinity fatal to humans if ingested. Karnell's remains were not discovered, indicating that he is still alive. The rescue team plans on following the stream feeding the lake, reasoning that Karnell would seek to discover a fresh water source for the lake. Further updates will be made as they become available.
The search for the Ammatar scientist downed on a habitable moon in Huola continues. The search team believes it is on the right track, as it recently discovered a day-old camp site they believe was used by Karnell. The camp site shows indications that he managed to procure a small amount of water and has a fair supply of food rations. A search of the area produced tracks that the rescue team is continuing to follow. Orbital scans revealed a small lake twenty kilometers north of the camp site. The [...]
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the many Amarr loyalists involved with the 24th Crusade, the Imperial system of Huola in the domain of the Bleak Lands has been recaptured from Minmatar occupancy. The system was designated a primary target by Crusade command following the marooning of Dresen Karnell, an important Ammatar scientist, on one of the system's habitable moons. A rescue party landed at the crash site hours after the system had been reclaimed. They discovered the downed shuttle along with a [...]
Rens - Responding to yesterday's unintentional blinding of two Brutor youths, concerned advocate groups have called on Sanmatar Shakor to make a statement to the youth of the Republic, urging them to forgo such potentially damaging acts of hero worship. A brief statement delivered by the teens' clan elder indicated the youths "simply wanted to show their respect and admiration for the Sanmatar and his Defiant ancestors." In light of this event, as well as the ongoing trend of hero-worshiping youth [...]
Rens – A pair of teenagers are in MedBay today on Rens VI (Moon 8) - Brutor tribe Treasury following what appears to be an act of hero-worship. According to statements made by medical personnel, the youths (of Brutor tribe lineage) appear to have unintentionally blinded themselves in an attempt to bear resemblance to the original Defiants and Sanmatar Shakor. The youths (whose names are being withheld to protect their privacy) appear to have washed their eyes with caustic industrial dyes, apparently [...]
Pilots are moving to Pure Blind in an attempt to join the famous mercenary Legion. More than a hundred have arrived in 5ZXX-K in the last week, after the Legion's readiness to mobilize during the recent war has reignited interest in them. Seemingly disillusioned with the current political and military situation inside the Caldari State, many ex-Navy pilots are making the journey in an attempt to join Mordu's Legion. Uriegh Hakkilen, a former Navy Kestrel pilot, is one of the prospective recruits. He [...]
Pator – Excitement still runs high across the Republic in the wake of the Elders' rescue of the survivors of Starkmanir, and the youth of Matar are among the most galvanized in support of the war. Youths of Brutor Tribe especially are commonly seen on streets and stations these days demonstrating in support of the war, in some cases chanting Te'Rauhaka (ancient tribal songs of victory), or reciting some of the more fiery speeches of figures such as then-Parliament Head Malaetu Shakor. Idolization of [...]
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, [...]
Dresen Karnell, an Ammatar scientist loyal to the Amarr Empire, was attempting to flee capture in the Minmatar Republic and return to the Amarr Empire when his craft was attacked and shot down in the Huola system. Prior to the Minmatar Invasion, Karnell served aboard an Ammatar Navy vessel conducting experiments of high importance to the Amarr Empire. During the invasion his crew mutinied, forcing the scientist to disguise himself as a sympathizer in order to evade imprisonment. A day ago, he [...]
Amarr – Today it has been revealed that the outspoken holder, Kerrigan Orsha, who disparaged Jamyl Sarums’s imminent rise to power at a business conference in Sarum Prime was found guilty of heresy. Kerrigan Orsha unleashed a sudden and shocking outburst directed at the gathering soon after the conference began in which he declared that Jamyl Sarum was ‘impure’ and ‘unworthy of the throne to the holy Empire under God’ before almost ranting about her cloned status. This threw the conference into [...]
Sarum Prime – Sharp opinions and hot tempers are reported to have spilled over into the provincial politics of the Sarum domain this morning. The epicentre of this discord is located in the heart of Sarum territory as the locally respected Orsha family was fractured concerning the recent and dramatic re-emergence of Jamyl Sarum, now expectant to the throne of the Amarr Empire. Following Jamyl Sarum’s public surfacing, during the defence of sovereign Amarr Empire territory by the Minmatar Republic, the [...]
The Bleak Lands - With the outbreak of hostilities between the 24th Crusade and the Tribal Liberation Force in the Bleak Lands, the Theology Council has issued a removal of all artifacts with a "significant value to the Empire". This move is considered highly unusual and has raised some objection from locals and military leaders. Numerous Holders and monasteries in the Bleak Lands own a variety of religious artifacts. Under normal circumstances, the Theology Council allows the owners to retain [...]
In addition to the millions of goods sold daily in New Eden, somewhat exotic services can also be purchased. One such service for sale is the “Jump Clone Service". Pod pilots use jump clones to facilitate seamless travel between any two stations in New Eden. This is accomplished by activating a remote clone, at the same time as the existing clone is deactivated. This means that as long as there is a dormant clone at the destination, travel between such places as Jita and Rens can be handled in [...]
The final ballots have been counted in the Minmatar Republic elections, with lone candidate Maleatu Shakor winning by default. At his inaugural speech this afternoon, Prime Minister Shakor said: "Sons and daughters of Matar, make no mistake about it. Now is a moment that tomorrow's people will look back on for inspiration. Now is a moment where we do what should have been done long ago. The tone of the future will be set by our actions today. We will submit no more, to neither despot nor nation. Let [...]
In the two weeks since the passing of the "Emergency Militia War Powers Act" and the formation of the Federal Defence Union, loyal pilots of the Gallente Federation have drawn a bloody stalemate with the Caldari State over the various contested regions throughout Caldari and Gallente border space. Only one system, Odamia in Black Rise has switched hands since the start of the war, and efforts are still ongoing by the FDU to place the system back into Gallente hands. Although current statistics show [...]
Tama - Approximately three days ago, a Federal Defence Union carrier was destroyed in Heydieles. On the evening of the 28th, the FDU returned the favour by destroying SIX State Protectorate carriers in a little over 30 minutes in the Tama system. Two State carriers were sighted smartbombing everything in range at the station in Tama. Some speculate as to whether this was a baiting tactic, as the carriers warped to the Nourvukaiken gate when a Federal fleet moved to engage them. The Federal fleet, [...]
Election booths opened today across the Republic as citizens began to vote for their new parliament and prime minister. With all the tribal parties rallying behind Maleatu Shakor's bid for premiership, the outcome seems foretold. This has not dimmed the resolve of the populace to go out and vote, with vast numbers already queueing up at public voting booths to show their support. No opponents have stepped forward to run against Shakor, making this the first uncontested election in the history of the [...]
Caldari Prime -- Ten days after the lightning assault by Caldari forces on Caldari Prime, Caldari Navy marines and Provist paramilitary forces continue to fight sporadic battles against hold outs from the Federation garrison force and partisan forces, while at the same time enforcing a strict curfew and isolating the Gallente sectors of the major cities. While few reports are escaping from the planet -- which has been locked down tightly by the Caldari picket fleet in orbit -- news has trickled out [...]
Pator – Brutor Party Leader and Tribe Chief Wkumi Pol today announced that he would step aside as party leader to allow Maleatu Shakor to enter his bid for the premiership in the upcoming elections. In an address to the Republic Parliament, Wkumi Pol stated that "the Minmatar people need a leader who can lead us away from the wreckage of democracy and guide us through dangerous times". Mr. Pol further ensured that Mr. Shakor "has the full support and endorsement of the Brutor Tribe" for the election. [...]
A joint taskforce of Gallente and Minmatar militias engaged a State Protectorate fleet in Abune this evening. The Federal Defence fleet led by Elijah Ghost, and the Tribal Liberation fleet commander Lady Karuni, agreed to collaborate on an operation to destroy their common enemy. Before the final engagement, several tactical scenarios were discussed in private comm channels between commanders. A course of action was decided that would provide the best possible chance to destroy the Caldari fleet, [...]
Pator - Today saw the return of former Parliament Head Maleatu Shakor back to the halls of Minmatar government. Arriving at the head of a large naval force, the noted political figure was joined at the Pator border by a detachment of Republic Fleet warships which escorted him and his ships to Matar. After being greeted by the tribal heads and a visibly elated Karin Midular at the capitol, Shakor announced that "the force accompanying me saved many of our people in the recent hard-fought liberation." [...]
Sarum Prime – In the aftermath of Jamyl Sarum's triumphant return and the defeat of the invading Minmatar forces here last week, the overall mood on Mekhios has been celebratory, with many church services on the planet offering special prayers of thanks and the Sarum Family proclaiming Sunday to be a planetary holiday. Her gilded path to taking the throne of the Empire has only intensified the revelry. However, the battle above this heavily populated world has not only brought joy, it has brought [...]
Avair - Revealing the results of their extended discussion on the matter, the Theology Council has announced its acceptance of Chamberlain Hemirin's request to declare Jamyl Sarum Empress-elect and hold a coronation ceremony "as soon as is practicable". After being ensconced in their chambers for nearly a day, the Council finally reconvened to announce its support of Hemirin's position. Acceding to the other Heirs' requests to be withdrawn from consideration, and accepting the legitimacy of Sarum's [...]
And So It Begins - Only days after CONCORD announced the Emergency Militia War Powers Act, the Caldari State have occupied the Gallente Federation system of Odamia in Placid. The State Protectorate fleet led by Strike Commander Daniel Jackson have been operating in the Placid region for approximately one week, conducting raids on Federal facilities. The force consisted of approximately thirty frigate, destroyer and cruiser class vessels. Jackson was assisted by some very capable fleet members [...]
Pator - At an emergency session of parliament this evening, Sebiestor Tribal Chief Karin Midular called for emergency elections to be held no later than a week from today. Her directive came hard on the heels of a speech given by Keitan Yun, the Republic's former ambassador to CONCORD, in which the ambassador called for former Parliament Head Maleatu Shakor to return to Minmatar politics. "The Gallente had a dream, and they called this dream democracy," said the Ambassador in his speech. "This dream [...]
Avair - In an extended hearing today, Chamberlain Hemirin petitioned the Theology Council to endorse his intention to declare Jamyl Sarum Empress-elect in light of the lack of challengers to the throne. Hemirin, who only formally accepted the post of Chamberlain this morning, spoke at length to the Council on his reasoning behind the request, claiming that "single-handedly saving the Empire from being overrun by barbarians is surely Trial enough to demonstrate capability for the role", and asking [...]
Kor-Azor Prime - Sources close to the Kador family have revealed that, as his first official act since his recent encounter with one of the Speakers of Truths, Articio Kor-Azor is to nominate an interim Court Chamberlain in the next few days. His choice will reportedly have the blessing of the other Heirs and the Theology Council. As general coordinator of the Imperial Succession the Chamberlain's role is a pivotal one, and with former Chamberlain Karsoth no longer present the selection of a [...]
URPIKEN, BLACK RISE - Although the Federal Defence Union, founded after the authorisation of the "Emergency Militia War Powers Act", has only been in operation for a few days, hundreds of loyal Gallente pilots have already joined the militia to fight against the Amarr Empire and Caldari State. Early operations to secure systems located in the Black Rise region from the Caldari State have proven to be successful with Gallente pilots downing the most ships out of the four Empire militia forces so far. [...]
On the evening of the 14th by unanimous vote of all the militia members who attended the inaugral meeting of the Secretariate, Kassasis Dakkstromri was declared the first Secretary General. We asked Mr Dakkstromri "How do you feel about being voted in as Secretary General?", to this he replied "It is a great honour that has been bestowed upon me by the citizens of this great State, I will endevour to do my best to ensure that the trust they have placed in me is justified." Watch out if you are an [...]
Today saw many great victories for the brave pilots of the Tribal Liberation Force. They secured numerous tactical position within the Amarr Empire with little to no resistance put forth by the 24th Imperial Crusade. After a long day of fighting, a fleet composed of only ships from the Tribal Liberation Force, began securing hostile positions in the Bleak Lands region of the Amarr Empire. The fighting has mainly been focused on the systems of Huola, Kourmonen and Kamela, with Tribal Liberation Forces [...]
Ardishapur Prime - On behalf of himself and the other three remaining Heirs, Yonis Ardishapur today released a short statement declaring their support for Jamyl Sarum's immediate accession to the Imperial Throne. The text of the statement follows: "On behalf of Yonis Ardishapur, Uriam Kador, Articio Kor-Azor and Catiz Tash-Murkon, we, the anointed Heirs of the Great Houses of the Empire, do hereby jointly and individually name and nominate Jamyl Sarum as our preferred heir to the Imperial Throne and [...]
Villore - In the uneasy calm following CONCORD's call for a cessation of hostilities, there are already criticisms being levelled at Gallente President Souro Foiritan. Given emergency powers by the Gallente Senate as a result of that body's declaration of war on the Caldari State, President Foiritan was charged with the daunting task of providing leadership to the Federation's military forces, still reeling from the surprise Caldari attack. Though many lauded a calm and restraint that brought the [...]
Pator - Sebiestor Tribal Chief Karin Midular today called upon the Minmatar Republic to hold an emergency session of parliament as soon as possible, stating that "while the populace remains in shock at these recent events, decisive action by the leaders of the people of Matar is long overdue". The other tribal chiefs were quick to respond, silencing the usual flurry of arguing parliamentarian members. The Emergency Session of Parliament is due to commence in two days time.
Luminaire - "My fellow citizens, I come to you today with sorrow in my eyes and anger in my heart. We were knocked down but now we stand tall. Shoulder to shoulder. One people, one voice. We have been wronged and we will have justice. I come here today as one of you, as your leader and as your servant. You came to me demanding the good life, and by Luminaire we've had it good! We have reached for the stars and held them in our grasp - nothing is beyond us, and you see our reach in every station [...]
Onnamon - In yet another twist in the recent events, multiple reports are coming in of new stargates appearing in systems on the fringes of Caldari and Gallente space. It would appear that the volume of space known as Black Rise - previously thought to be completely impenetrable - has been secretly colonized by Caldari forces. Initial reports from capsuleers indicate that the new region contains a wealth of virgin systems, full of resources unexploited thus far by the four empires. Additionally, early [...]
Domain - Numerous reports from fleeing merchant vessels have reported seeing unusual activity from local Sansha raiders, commonly seen attacking targets of opportunity throughout many of the southern regions of the Empire. Reports of Sansha raiding vessels picking amongst the shattered hulls of both Amarr and Matari hulls has prompted Amarr Navy command to dispatch a handful of Navy vessels to deter the Sansha threat, although a significant proportion of Navy assets has remained to eliminate both the [...]
Khanid Prime - Following the withdrawal of the Elder taskforce to Minmatar space and the reactivation of CONCORD responses across the cluster, the Khanid Navy has stood down from its full alert status. A large amount of naval forces have withdrawn to their normal patrol routes away from the Empire-Kingdom border. The Royal Khanid Navy remains on tactical alert, ready to respond in the event other unexpected circumstances come to light. However, the Navy has stepped down from full alert. An address [...]
Sarum Prime - With the Elder forces retreating fast from Amarrian territories, those slaves still fighting or stranded on Amarrian worlds and stations are offering little resistance to the rallied Imperial Forces. As civilian news networks have returned to full capacity, reports have been coming in of concentrated rebel slave populations planet-side being eliminated by orbital bombardments, with atmospheric fighters conducting strafing runs against fleeing groups seeking to escape the destruction. [...]
Sarum Prime - The sighting of Jamyl Sarum, thought to have permanently died after committing the Shathol’Syn ritual five years ago, has been met with mixed reactions across the Amarrian Empire. According to both the Scriptures and centuries of historical precedent, her reappearance constitutes a betrayal of the sacred ritual and is therefore a religious crime. This fact is something many are only too aware of. Already there are cries for her to be detained and tried. Many have shot back at such [...]
Luminaire - Reports are coming in that the Caldari Navy has withdrawn the bulk of its forces from Gallente space. The Gallente Navy has refrained from halting the withdraw under the orders of President Foiritan. However, Federation Navy forces have tailed the Caldari task force back to the border and there have been moments where it appeared hostilities would reignite between the two sides. The Caldari Navy appears to have withdrawn to the Citadel region along the border with the Gallente Federation. [...]
Derelik - Following Ammatar Consulate Governor Ana Utulf's broadcast encouraging Ammatar citizens to defect, the invasion of their space by the Elder fleet and the liberation of the Starkmanir tribe from their midsts, reports have come in of Ammatar Navy ships engaged in combat with other Ammatar Navy vessels. Reports are coming in that mutinies have broken out on some Ammatar Navy vessels, with an uncertain number being commandeered by Minmatar sympathizers. Reports say that the majority of these [...]
Pimbeka - The infamous Order of St. Tetrimon today issued forth a short statement emanating from Khanid space. Read by Grand Master Horm, the statement welcomed Jamyl Sarum home and went on to say "God's children rejoice as His light returns home, and the light shall bring death and despair on His enemies." Nothing more was forthcoming.
Yulai – This is a breaking news report CONCORD has restored NEOCOM broadcast capabilities and has issued a general warning to all the nation-states of New Eden to cease all "non-sanctioned" hostilities. The exact transcript has been obtained by Scope News: TO THE MILITARY FORCES OF ALL NATION-STATE MEMBERS OF THE CONCORD BUREAU ASSEMBLY: CEASE ALL NON-SANCTIONED COMBAT OPERATIONS IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MANDATE IS PUNISHABLE WITH DEADLY FORCE. DED AND CONCORD COUNTERTHREAT DEPLOYMENT [...]
Only minutes ago with the Elder-led taskforce in full retreat, camera drones on scene in the system fed live footage as elements of the fleet pulled away from the task force and positioned themselves around the stargate while the rest of the taskforce continued its rapid retreat. Led by ships with the markings of the rebel Minmatar faction known as the Defiants, the holding force immediately began to engage the lead elements of the pursuing Imperial fleet as they arrived through the Stargate in force. [...]
Kor-Azor Prime – This is a breaking news report The Elder fleets operating in the Kor-Azor Region of the Amarr Empire and Derelik Region of the Ammatar Mandate are retreating towards Minmatar Republic borders. Imperial Navy forces are in pursuit and are engaging the attackers wherever they can be caught. The wrecks of dozens of capital-class Minmatar vessels have been spotted by Scope News camera drones thus far. The general retreat follows the appearance of Jamyl Sarum and the unexplained destruction [...]
Khanid Prime - In a recent announcement King Khanid II declared martial law throughout Khanid Kingdom, in response to the cluster-wide turmoil. "All Khanid border systems are being reinforced by the Royal Khanid Navy," announced the King in his address to the nation. "Khanid Border Police have full authority to fire on anyone entering or leaving border systems until such time as this crisis has passed." Khanid military vessels have been spotted heading for the borders, with an even larger number [...]