Amarr - Jamyl Sarum, the resurgent heir to the Sarum royal family, was today crowned Empress of the Amarr Empire. In a ceremony that began with her arrival amidst a huge assembly of Imperial Navy warships, interim Court Chamberlain Hemirin placed the sacred crown upon Her Majesty, declaring her the "Holy Ordained Empress of Creation". Delivering a powerful opening speech, Empress Jamyl boldly announced the start of a new Reclaiming, calling on all those of faith to "stand by her side" as the Empire [...]
Luminaire - Representatives of drone manufacturing powerhouse CreoDron have announced imminent plans to shift elements of their manufacturing to their existing stations and facilities within the Minmatar Republic. Optimistic of a Republic turn-around in response to Sanmatar Shakor's leadership, CreoDron has stated they are electing to capitalize on the competitive wage advantage offered in Republic space. Cost of living in most Federation facilities is very high compared to those in the Republic, and [...]
Amarr Prime - Despite being planned for several months, Jamyl Sarum's impending coronation is placing heavy burdens on Amarr Prime. Traffic is steadily increasing around the system as numerous Holders from across the Empire, accompanied by their families and personal retinues, arrive to pay homage to the new Empress. Each of the Heirs also has a congregation numbering in the thousands attending the coronation. In addition to those attending the coronation, huge numbers of freighters and industrials [...]
Dastryns - An outbreak of illness spread last month through the Federal Administration Bureau offices in orbit of the 17Th moon of Dastryns VII. The cause is still undetermined, though it has been linked with a shipment of long-limb roes recently distributed among the station's restaurants. Despite this link, station medical researchers report no success in treating the illness. Despite the pathological similarity to known bacterial infections, standard antibiotic treatment has remained ineffective. [...]
Amarr - Elseth Jarim, a minor Holder within House Sarum, yesterday announced the development of a new breed of flower that she is calling Jamyl's Rose. The breed is reportedly a mix of several similar species indigenous to various worlds across the Empire. Holder Jarim has been quoted as saying "the development of Jamyl's Rose is meant to reflect the effect the Empress has had on the Empire since her miraculous return ... uniting the disparate parts of Amarr into one glorious, unified form." Images of [...]
A recent report by the Federation Census Bureau reveals that the number of Minmatar immigrating to the Federation has been dropping noticeably in the past three months, with some analysts going so far as to suggest that a net flow of zero may be reached at some point in the future. Previously, the Federation was accepting a large and steady flow of Minmatar immigrants every month, but recent estimates have the numbers dropping by as much as 15% each month, with current trends this month anticipating a [...]
Hedion - The Coronation of Jamyl Sarum as Empress Jamyl I that was due to be held tomorrow has been postponed one week, Chamberlain Hemirin announced today. The Chamberlain did not explain the change, but did note that the future Empress had approved it. Speculation on the event is rife throughout the Empire. Some point to several inauspicious events such as the recent disappearance of several Speakers of Truth enroute to the coronation; and an outbreak of Phyrezi fever, a short-lived but virulent and [...]
Hedion - Jamyl Sarum will be coronated Empress Jamyl I in three days' time, Chamberlain Hemirin confirmed today. It has been known for several weeks that the coronation would take place imminently, but the precise date has been kept secret. At a packed press conference this evening, Hemirin cited "unresolved security issues" as the reason for keeping the coronation date from the press for so long. Hemirin asserted also that although attendance at the coronation event itself was strictly by invitation, [...]
Following the reactions from nations across the cluster, the Caldari people have spoken out in overwhelming support of the Heth reforms, claiming outsiders aren't in any position to judge their success. Yesterday Echelon Entertainment hosted a day-long forum, inviting people working in various occupations to attend and offer their opinion of the changes. Excerpts from the forum were screened on Caldari networks throughout today. The comments coming from State citizenry were for the most part positive [...]
New Caldari - Sources within the Provist establishment have reacted cautiously to the news of Maleatu Shakor's inauguration as Sanmatar and his desire to dissolve the Republic Parliament in favour of a council of tribal leaders. While the Caldari State is at a low point in diplomatic relations with the Minmatar Republic due to hostilities between the State Protectorate militia and the Republic's own Tribal Liberation Force, one Provist official, declining to be named, indicated that this development [...]
Stocks of Minmatar corporations remained level through the end of the trading today, as continued uncertainty with regard to government reformation, economic and trade policies, production capability, and commercial security tempered any gains projected from increased interest or market activity. Trading volumes on Minmatar-based stocks were extremely light, with investors seemingly on hold until further information comes to light. Analysts have stated that they expect trading volume to rise [...]
Luminaire - The Federal Stock Market dropped several points today in reaction to news of slumping profits from a number of drone manufacturers. Analysts attribute the slump to an increase in human military recruitment as well as a general shift away from automated defense systems in the wake of the recent invasion by the Caldari State. While no significant losses have been recorded among the major players in the drone industry, news of a slowdown following instability in the Gallente military sector [...]
Reactions across the cluster were mixed following the release of an independent audit into the recent workplace reforms in the Caldari State. Claiming to have seen the results of the reforms better than any others outside the State, the Khanid Kingdom and Amarr Empire both offered their support of the changes. Carthum Conglomerate spokesperson Maktina Obasa said the corporation had benefitted from the flow-on effects of success inside the State. Partly owned by the Caldari mega corporation Lai Dai, Ms [...]
Jel - While the ascension of Maleatu Shakor to the position of Sanmatar and his proposed reforms to the government of the Republic have been largely greeted with open arms by the Republic's population, the Minmatar expatriate community in the Federation has been considerably more divided. Nowhere is that more apparent than here in Sinq Laison, where the Minmatar minority in the Federation is most established. In the Minmatar neighborhoods of Jel V, the debate over Shakor's merits rages in bars, [...]
Pator - Officials from both the Minmatar government and the Gallente entertainment corporation Impetus yesterday announced that the two sides had reached an agreement for the rebroadcast rights of the Sanmatar inauguration ceremony. Impetus also announced that negotiations for exclusive rights to future events were in their final stages. "Impetus has a long history of production, marketing, and distribution," said Stalm Corinder, speaking on behalf of the Minmatar government. "Their expertise and [...]
A tense political showdown was sparked inside the Federation Senate today following the recent release of an independent audit into Tibus Heth's reforms. Seizing on the absence of President Souro Foiritan, opposition members of the Senate took to questioning his deputies on matters normally handled by their superior. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Head Aulmont Meis had to repeatedly deny making any official comment on the Saari Report, stating that the government needed more time to properly [...]
The release today of the State Independent Audit Bureau's 90-day audit has painted a cautiously positive view of State Leader Tibus Heth's reforms. Delivering the report at a crowded press release, Assistant Auditor General Dr. Heyata Saari said the paper offered a comprehensive overview of reforms undertaken by the Heth government. Dr. Saari once again stated that the focus of her team's research had been on workplace reform and reorganization. Among the many new programs reviewed, one highlight for [...]
Boundless Creation announced today its intention to begin an extensive reconditioning program across its industrial assets. The initial stage of this program will see the reopening of 10 mothballed manufacturing complexes across the Republic by the end of the year. Analysts predict that the jobs created by this move will slow the continual rise in unemployment that has been plaguing the Republic's economy for decades. The factory-complexes in question were all shut down within the last decade in [...]
Charmerout - Actress Clarice Maya was taken into detention today on the orders of the Special Department of Internal Investigations and Federal Security, also known as "The Black Eagles." The young starlet stands accused of passing intelligence to agents of the Caldari State and has been detained for an unspecified period in an FIO facility on Charmerout II's southern continent. Miss Maya has enjoyed enormous success as a holo star for over a decade. Her very first part placed her opposite leading man [...]
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 [...]
Gelfiven - Following their miraculous return from a disastrous expedition to find the Minmatar Elders, the surviving pilgrims have released the details of their harrowing experience. Still appearing haggard from her ordeal, spokeswoman Captain Lars Juncliffe painted a picture of a group of people high on hopes of joining their Elders, but woefully unprepared for the realities of voyaging in the lawless regions of the cluster. Following their departure from regulated space, the convoy slowly travelled [...]
Gelfiven - Against all odds, five of the ships missing for weeks in the Great Wildlands have returned to Republic space. The five surviving vessels are the last known members of the large pilgrimage that entered the Great Wildlands weeks ago in search of the Minmatar Elders. The large but vastly underprepared convoy left Republic space weeks ago and shortly thereafter all contact with them was lost. In the ensuing weeks, hope of survivors faded as evidence mounted that the fleet had been completely [...]
Pator - The ceremony to officially grant the title of "Sanmatar" to Prime Minister Maleatu Shakor took place this morning on Pator. The Sanmatar, which is now the formal title of office, thanked the assembled dignitaries for the honor and stated that this was simply the first step towards creating a new system of government for the Minmatar people. Sanmatar Shakor then went on to outline his vision for this new government with the formation of a council of tribal heads to replace the parliament as the [...]
Pator - Maleatu Shakor has been awarded the newly resurrected title of "Sanmatar", the Minmatar Republic government announced today. The title is used by some Ammatar on their lands, where it means "true home". Another meaning is "true Matar", an honoured position of the Minmatar Empire, the government's release says. The Sanmatar was the de-facto head of state, acting as a mediator for the Council of Tribes. This position brings a costly honour for its bearer, who must renounce all ties to their [...]
Pator – A long-range Republic Fleet patrol near the Heimatar – Derelik border claimed a victory over a slave convoy today. While that alone is usually a cause for celebration in Fleet rec clubs, this particular convoy had an unexpected cargo – nearly two dozen survivors of the failed pilgrimage to find the Minmatar Elders. The survivors are still under Fleet purview and are not being made available for media questioning. They are officially listed as Held Indefinitely for both medical and [...]
An independent audit of Caldari State Leader Tibus Heth's reforms will provide solid evidence of improvements in workplaces across the entire nation, according to Dr. Heyata Saari, Assistant Auditor General in charge of the State Independent Audit Authority's Bureau of Human Resource Development. Originally due to be finished ninety days after the first major reforms were put in place, the research is purportedly running ahead of schedule and will be delivered earlier than expected. Dr. Saari held an [...]
Villore - Earlier today Gallentean President Souro Foiritan announced the formation of a secretive new department within the FIO, empowered with oversight of the entire Federation. Officially titled the "Special Department of Internal Investigations and Federal Security," the new branch will be led by Gallente Head Senator Mentas Blaque. Currently in Villore to attend a series of high-level meetings with various political officials, the President delivered his brief announcement against a giant [...]
Leremblompes, Everyshore - As the workforce of Federal Freight arrived at their main headquarters today, they were shocked to find their offices in a state of disarray from a break-in that occurred during the early hours of the morning. Despite the extensive damage caused within the office complex, nothing appears to have been stolen from the facility, leading investigators to suspect that this may have been an act of vandalism. Though Inspector Herevard Renour declined to speculate on the motive [...]
Villore - Only a day after the Emergency Summit hosted in Villore, various notable military experts have come forward and ridiculed demands made to establish a commission for investigating Navy leadership. One such individual was Kuremi Leschun, a retired Squadron Commander who served almost forty years in the Federation Navy. A decorated soldier renowned for leading numerous strikes deep into Serpentis territory, Leschun is held in high esteem by military officials and ordinary citizens alike. "This [...]
Derelik – A deep-space salvage crew reported the discovery of a large wreckage field in the T-W4L3 constellation, possibly connected to the lost pilgrimage fleet that left Republic space weeks ago. Ionos Skye, captain of the salvage ship “Bated Breath” reported the find to Republic Authorities upon having made safe return to Nimambal with his cargo. Intentionally vague about the exact size and location of his find, Skye would only say that the field “looked to be about a dozen medium size ships”. Skye [...]
Kador Prime - Sunday 24th 19:00 , the ISGC Racing League roared into life once again in New Eden, with Season VI kicking off in the Kador region. The race organiser Gyra Rho , states that this season hosts a range of changes as well as new features, "With the new season comes lots of changes, including the allowance of Faction frigates in the frigate class, (the addition of) amateur and professional pots for individual pilots, and a rookie pot exclusively for new pilots to the league, (these are) in [...]
Villore - Recovering from the shock of defeat in Luminaire, sizeable sections of the Gallentean populace have begun to call for integrity and accountability amongst Federation Navy leadership, a group they hold chiefly responsible for the disastrous military blunders of June 10th. Just one of many recent events representing a growing crisis of faith in their own security forces, yesterday's "Citizen's Emergency Summit" held in Villore saw more than a hundred prominent Federation luminaries unite in [...]
Luminaire – The Scope has obtained an FIO report detailing the existence of a secret prison on Caldari Prime holding most dangerous criminals, political prisoners, and captured members of the Gallente resistance forces. According to excerpts of the story, due to be published tomorrow, the prison is in fact an evacuated underwater dome arcology formerly known as Paix Azur, now largely evacuated and run by the Provist occupational authority. Originating from “reliable sources within the Federal [...]
Algogille, Essence - High-ranking officials from within the Federation Navy yesterday admitted that recent Caldari attacks from Black Rise across the border into the Essence region have sharply increased in scope and precision over the past two weeks. The Caldari State was quick to assert that the attacks are the work of independent capsuleers and do not constitute an active violation of Gallentean sovereignty, but the timing has nonetheless led to quite a bit of speculation among press and public. [...]
Dastryns - Health officials from the Federation Administration Bureau Offices located in the Dastryns system are reporting an outbreak of illness among the station management and VIPs. Station services and general staffing have not been affected, and Gallente officials emphasized that neither station nor system security are affected by the outbreak. Station medical experts have been unable to isolate the cause of the illness; the affliction has some similarities to known bacterial infections. Symptoms [...]
Luminaire – Veteran actress Kaisa Anneli, who announced last week that she is suffering from terminal illness, has decided to spend her final days outside the bounds of Empire controlled space. "I have been blessed with good friends and great experiences," says a personal statement from the actress. "However, seeing as my time in the cluster is coming to a close – I've decided that I want to see things few others have seen. To that end I've used the remainder of my personal assets to retain the [...]
Luminaire - A representative for Kaisa Anneli, long-time performer on Gallente stage and screen, announced today that the actress is suffering from a form of terminal neurodegenerative disease. Anneli, 63, began her career as a bit player in the minor theaters of the homeworld in 65 YC, but soon her tireless work-ethic won her progressively larger and larger roles. Making the transition to holo-reel acting in her late twenties, Anneli became best known as a character actress with a talent for [...]
One of the largest convoys taking part in the pilgrimage to find the Elders has been reported as missing, igniting rumours of a humanitarian disaster in the Great Wildlands. A convoy of ships left the borders of the Minmatar Republic over two weeks ago in the hope of joining the Elders. Despite numerous warnings, the travellers are believed to have been light on defences; a seemingly poor decision given the well-known danger of the lawless region. Although back home relatives and friends are hoping [...]
Huola - The 24th Imperial Crusade displayed the value of the emergency capsuleer militias this past week, as they successfully led a rescue effort for an Ammatar scientist stranded in the Huola system. The system of Huola - an Amarr Empire-sovereign system in the Bleak Lands - had been occupied by the Minmatar Republic and the Tribal Liberation Fleet for several weeks, when Dresden Karnell - an Ammatar scientist - was shot down in the system. Karnell's ship was forced to make a crash landing on one of [...]
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 [...]