A recent examination of the life of low-level Caldari employees has incited outrage throughout the Gallente Federation. The expose, conducted by The Scope, alleged widespread human rights violations, worker lives declared "slave-like", and dangerously unhealthy conditions. The expose focused primarily on Motsu Fabric, a subsidiary of Amalgamated Textiles (itself a subsidiary of SuVee). Combining testimony of Caldari ex-patriots living in the Federation along with an undercover investigation of one of [...]
Placid: In an operation coordinated by the Internal Security department of the Federation Navy and the Federal Intelligence Office, a group of criminals thought to be associated with the Guristas have been caught trying to remove a decommissioned Navy Megathron from a so-called 'Ship Graveyard'. Guilliere Thezanne, an experienced intelligence operative, was in control of the operation for the Federation Navy. In a press conference he revealed "My agents spent many hours viewing holoreels from the [...]
New Caldari – The current fragility of the Caldari economy was front and center in the most recent session of the Chief Executive Panel, with a number of representatives voicing concerns that funding for State-wide programs was sapping resources needed by the megacorporations to deal with their own financial problems. The overall feeling of the Panel was summed up in a statement by the Nugoeihuvi delegation: “The time has come for us to remember that business is our priority, and all other concerns [...]
The Bleak Lands - Fighting in the Bleak Lands continued unabated as elements of the Defiant strike force clashed with detachments of the 7th Fleet in several skirmishes across the region. While most analysts predicted a short vicious struggle that would culminate in an overwhelming triumph by the Saracens, the war is showing no signs of a resolution. The 7th Fleet, despite several victories, remain unable to pin down and destroy the Defiants in a decisive engagement, while the Defiants remain unable [...]
The announcement made last week by Kaalakiota Corporation regarding the new Home Guard training facility on Nonni I may have been intended to send a positive message to Caldari citizens, but in the last few days shareholders and commentators alike have lined up to criticise the corporation for what some perceive to be a lack of candour concerning its logistical and financial problems. “Cheung’s extremely positive spin is simply an attempt to paper over the cracks,” claimed Wiyrkomi executive Janos [...]
In this second article on the Sani Sabik belief and its adherents, we look at an active, combative Blood Raider loyalist corporation. What do they actually do and why? CRUORIS SERAPHIM [CR-SE] In a sect where blood is everything, it should come as no surprise that among the most active and prominent, though least vocal, there boasts a proud descent from the Blood Inquisition – the organization that worked with Omir Sarikusa himself in causing the Mabnen I rebellion. The corporation’s leader, Cyshade, [...]
Yoma, Lonetrek - The standoff between Zumol Chemical management and its construction workers on Yoma III came to an end today when the company announced that it was releasing all construction employees from service effective immediately. The decision, applauded by financial analysts as the best way to resolve the issue with a minimum of fiscal disruption, came as a blow to those workers hoping to better their situation. Construction employees at the Yoma III site were given no choice in the matter, [...]
Algogille: Recently published figures make grim reading for the Federation Navy. Once a source of pride for their citizens, it is slowly becoming an embarrassment as it struggles to meet recruiting quotas. According to an annual report read out in the Senate, the Navy is currently undermanned by seven percent across the board, and this can only get worse. Recruiting targets have only been met once in the last four years, despite a number of initiatives to halt the slide. Retention is particularly [...]
Tennen - Calling it "the worst agricultural disaster in the Citadel since the State's independence," Caldari newswires are reporting that some 90% of the harvest on the agricultural world of Tennen VI has been wiped out by a virulent blight in less than a month. As Hyasyoda crop scientists scramble to respond, most of the farms and food processing facilities on the planet and in the system have been shut down. The Caldari Business Tribunal's customs authority has ordered a quarantine of the planet [...]
Mannar - The grisly murder of a Mannar construction worker by six Gallente teens is being linked to the music of Midna Lyre, the noted pop singer who has been the focus of much controversy in recent weeks. Three days ago, Hata Rath's body was found in a garbage disposal unit in the city of Raspa. The body was discovered when maintenance workers went to investigate a malfunction of the disposal's servo units. The unit, a public one designed for disposing of food, was not rated for destroying bone and [...]
The Interstellar Gaming Consortium Racing League arranges races that are open to any and all capsuleers who fly interceptors, frigates or assault frigates. They are now into their fifth season and have been going from strength to strength. The first race of Season V took place on Sunday 30th March and what a race it turned out to be. The usual suspects were on the starting line along with some racers who are new to the league this season. Side bets and pots for the different classes were being [...]
On the heels of the shocking announcement that the missing Theology Council justices were executed by Imperial Paladins following a failed assassination attempt on Court Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth, Holders and officials around the Empire are expressing varying degrees of shock and relief. "This could have been a disaster," said Holder Athakus Penn. "Should the Court Chamberlain have fallen, the Empire truly would be rudderless. It is a sign of God's divine will that he was spared." "I knew of Lord [...]
Yulai - After months of painstaking investigation, agents of the Secure Commerce Commission have discovered still more startling evidence of Angel financial backing of Caldari companies. Thousands of man-hours have already gone into the case, with mountains of financial records and tax statements being parsed, compared, and fact-checked in excruciating detail. Yet investigators feel that the efforts have paid off, and no fewer than twenty Caldari corporations (most heavily involved in manufacturing or [...]
Reactions in the Amarr Empire were mixed following the PIE Inc. sponsored Memorial for Doriam held in Amarr on March 30th. The memorial, ostensibly in memorial of the 1000th day since the death of Emperor Doriam II, has drawn commentary from a variety of sources in the Empire. "It's shameful," said Holder Touraj Miyan. "These pod pilots know no respect for their betters. Not only did they invoke our late Emperor's name in an attempt to drum up outrage at the lack of an Emperor, they did so in the [...]
The attempt made days ago on the life of Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth has sparked renewed foreign policy debate inside Federation borders. Both in the corridors of power and amongst ordinary citizens, many have come forward to express often starkly contrasting opinions on how best to handle matters when it comes to the troubled Empire. With a huge Minmatar subsection comprising Federation society that is only growing larger by the day, there was much festivity and even outright mockery of the recent [...]
Pator – Prime Minister Karin Midular has called for a "level-headed appraisal of events" following the attempted assassination of the Amarrian Court Chamberlain, Dochuta Karsoth. "We should take note of the internal affairs of the Amarr Empire, it is only sensible to do so, but not over-react. Whoever governs the Amarr, we still must deal with them and maintain lines of dialogue. My government is committed to maintaining the peace, using any and all means." Commenting on the Prime Minister's remarks, [...]
Balle: Professor Reymonde Foucalt, celebrated lecturer on Drone technology, has gone into hiding after allegations of strange behaviour have appeared in the press. Professor Foucalt, who has dedicated his life to the study of Automated technology in zero-g environments, is staying resolutely silent after a former mistress has accused him of “unnatural practices”. A retired Naval Officer, he is well known and well liked within Gallentean educational circles. “We were close friends for almost a year; he [...]
Yesterday Kaalakiota Corporation executives joined Tanis Cheung, Director of Public Relations for the Home Guard, on Nonni I for the official opening of a new state-of-the-art recruitment and training centre for security service personnel. The event also served as a platform for the gathered officials to outline their vision for the corporation's compulsory enforcement service program. Like many of the major mega-corporations that comprise the State, Kaalakiota has for a long time followed Caldari law [...]
Pator – This afternoon a spokesman for the Republic Parliament closed the circle of statements regarding the recently leaked report from CONCORD’s Inner Circle. Having been debriefed by the Minmatar Republic’s representatives to the CONCORD Assembly, the Republic government has released what the spokesman began stating is a carefully considered response to the situation surrounding the Code Aria Inquiry expeditions, Republic jump gate security and the rogue drone infestations. The statement from the [...]
Algogille: Destaseke Zertavenne, chief of Internal Security for the Federation Navy, has ordered an investigation after a routine audit discovered massive discrepancies. In a leaked memo, it has been discovered that hundreds of ships, ranging from Comets to Megathrons are either missing or have been stripped of vital parts. Huge dockyards, built initially during the Caldari war, are filled with a surplus of ships that are not maintained. "In the current climate, we simply do not need all those ships, [...]
New Caldari - Chief Executive Panel spokeswoman Koiken Okoneda held a press conference today at the CEP's headquarters in orbit around New Caldari Prime to discuss the State's response to the recent attempted assassination of Amarr Court Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth. Speaking to the Panel's press pool after an emergency session of the CEP, she said "Chairman Kossinen spoke with the Chamberlain this evening and expressed the CEP's sincere relief that the plot was foiled and that stability has been [...]
Yoma, Lonetrek - All construction activity ceased at the Zumol Chemical job site on the third planet of the Yoma system as workers clashed with security forces. Though no one was seriously injured, the situation has settled into an uneasy stalemate, with workers refusing to resume construction until their demands are met by Zumol's management. At issue was the safety environment at the job-site, which workers say is deplorable. A barren rock with a thin, toxic atmosphere, Yoma III none the less holds [...]
New Caldari – Speaking at a much-anticipated press conference today, a spokesman presented an official statement on behalf of the Caldari State in response to the recent findings concerning the leaked Code Aria Inquiry report. As expected, the statement expressed the Caldari State’s condemnation of the actions of the Inner Circle and the veil of secrecy surrounding CONCORD's activities in relation to the Code Aria Inquiry. “The Inner Circle bypassed a critical diplomatic process when planning and [...]
Luminaire – The Gallente Federation members of the CONCORD Assembly came forward today to publicise the Federal Government's official position in regards to the recently leaked Code Aria Inquiry report and the subsequent findings of the Assembly's last meeting. In a move that echoed the Amarr Empire's press release yesterday, the Gallente Federation expressed their disappointment at the Inner Circle and their recent actions, stating the following. “The Senate is deeply disappointed at the sequence of [...]
New Caldari - The Kimotoro stock exchange reeled today as a number of Caldari megacorporations issued profit warnings for the second quarter, triggering a sell-off and a 7% decline, the largest single-day drop since the collapse of the Crielere project four years ago. While spokesmen from the CEP and CBT urged calm, market watchers in the State and elsewhere around the cluster are quietly worried that this is yet another symptom of a worsening recession in the State. "This is the sixth quarter where [...]
Amarr – CONCORD Assembly delegate Lord Qumar issued the following public statement today on behalf of the Amarr Empire to voice their position regarding the leaked Code Aria report and the information released by CONCORD's Inner Circle at the last Assembly session yesterday. "Let it be known that the blatant breaches of security and protocol on the part of CONCORD that have recently come to light are considered by our government to be an extreme violation of the organisation's charter with all four [...]
Amarr - The Imperial Chancellor released the official transcript of the empire address implicating several Theology Council members in an assassination plot against Chamberlain Karsoth, in which he states that justices Grange, Eliade and Gord were all executed. Imperial Navy representatives confirmed that clones of the capsuleers were destroyed, and that their ships were "neutralized" beyond empire borders. The Imperial Chancellor's office released the full transcript of Chamberlain Karsoth's address, [...]
Amarr – Breaking News The Court Chamberlain is today expected to announce a thwarted assassination attempt on his life, and implicate the missing Theology Council justices as being directly responsible for the act. A public address to the empire is expected by Chamberlain Karsoth later today. Sources close to the chancellor confirmed that the conspiracy was spearheaded by Lord Falek Grange, and “coordinated in large part” under the direction of Lords Victor Eliade and Aulus Gord. Sophisticated, [...]
Yulai – Representatives of the four empires have just emerged from the CONCORD Assembly chambers after a marathon session in which the recently leaked Inner Circle report was discussed. In this meeting the Inner Circle, bowing to political pressure from all quarters, has officially confirmed the authenticity of the original document that was leaked to the press. As reported previously, the document contained details of an investigation by CONCORD into the "unauthorized gate activation incident" that [...]
Following her outing as a Sani Sabik follower, pop star Midna's concerts have begun taking on more and more aspects of the faith. At the concert following her admission to being a Sani Sabik worshiper, concert-goers found the stage decorated with several Sani Sabik religious icons. Midna acknowledged the icons during her set, telling the crowd that the symbols helped "calm me down and make me really connect with my music." More recently, there have been more symbolic shows of her faith, as the icons [...]
Avair - Following the sudden disappearance of several members of the Theology Council yesterday, numerous reports - many of them conflicting - are flooding the Theology Council claiming to give information on their whereabouts and details surrounding the circumstances of their disappearances. "The accounts are confusing and conflicting," said Lord Gallius Eliade, a family member of one of the missing. "It is difficult to sort through what might be reality and what is just someone trying to mislead [...]
Avair – Several Theology Council members, among them Lords Falek Grange, Aulus Gord, and Victor Eliade, have been declared missing by relatives and close associates. All three were last seen departing a Council meeting earlier this week, and have not been seen or heard from since. Family members have issued an urgent request for anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts to come forward, and have offered a 5 million ISK reward for information leading to their direct recovery. Heavy police activity is [...]
The Theology Council have released a statement regarding the recent high-profile case involving the deaths of numerous slaves following a bet between two traders turned sour. The statement cleared the traders of any wrongdoing in the deaths, inciting harsh reactions from outside the Empire. "The Theology Council have reviewed the evidence and, after careful consideration, found no cause to take legal action against Mastuk Rinmumi or Edophia Agmarn. The ownership of slaves is a right given to the Amarr [...]
RENS - An outbreak of fedos on a high visibility trading post has exposed massive flaws in the way stations are maintained. Despite being shunned by the majority of the space going public, the fedo has gained a small but sincere following among those who use them as cheap and effective cleaners for ships and orbital stations. Originally discovered and used by the Amarrians, fedos as space borne cleaners have only really been popularly picked up by Minmatar ship and station operators, although they are [...]
Lamaa, The Bleak Lands – Yesterday afternoon a military tribunal sentenced the former holder Hejaaz Momia to death for the crimes of "high treason by aiding enemies of the Amarr Empire and conspiring to incite terrorism." The tribunal ruling on the case was led by Admiral Saracen and eight senior officers from the Amarrian 7th Fleet. Momia was put on trial after evidence was revealed that implicated his House's direct involvement in aiding the Defiants in their recent conflicts. This evidence arose as [...]
Days after pop star Midna Lyre's revelation that she is a follower of the Sani Sabik faith, reaction across the cluster has been mixed. They range from praise to cries of disgust, with little in between. The Amarr Empire has officially banned possession of the album inside its border, declaring it heretical. As with all heretical materials, possession of it inside the Empire is considered a capital offense, punishable by a life of slavery or death. The move only increases the criminal penalty for [...]
Kamela, The Bleak Lands - Late last night Defiants forces attacked and destroyed eight military key installations throughout the Sasen constellation, dealing heavy losses for the Amarrian 7th Fleet in one massive blow. The attacks began at 22:00 EST and two hours later the last of the Defiants was seen heading towards Heimatar region. The Bleak Lands have not seen such intensity of conflict since the first surprise attack by the Defiants when Admiral Saracen was moving 7th fleet into position. The [...]
The scientific establishment was left baffled earlier this week by the discovery that the unidentified stellar object commonly referred to as 'The Bright Star' has disappeared as mysteriously as when it first appeared approximately three months ago. This latest event has caused controversy in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics and interstellar science, provoking a wide variety of responses from experts. Professor Kral Sangan, a stellar physicist from the University of Caille who chaired a [...]
Officials of the Gallente Federal Administration today insisted that a brewing dispute, between the massive FedMart corporation and a number of Sang Do overlords, in the Lirsautton home-system of the Jin-Mei nation, is entirely a matter for autonomous local authorities. FedMart, the largest retailer in the Federation, has allegedly precipitated social unrest throughout the agricultural heartlands of the Jin-Mei by approaching Jing-Ko caste farmers directly, in order to negotiate for their produce. [...]
An unusual dispute, concerning an environmental matter in the Tennen system of the Caldari Border Zone, will shortly be brought before the Caldari Business Tribunal (CBT). The legal case concerns the Tennen VI Southern Island Continent Wildlife Preserve (SICP), a Caldari State Park, which, despite that coveted status, is a corporate entity owned by a variety of shareholders. The Park Board, which recently came under the control of majority shareholder Nugoeihuvi Corporation (NOH), has for the past six [...]
The highly embarrassing tale of an Amarr Civil Service employee’s drug-fuelled rampage has broken on the networks, despite the best efforts of ACS officials to keep the matter under wraps. Azimass Ehkrojour, a long-term employee of the Amarr Civil Service, was found to be engaging in “animalistic, unsavory behavior deemed unfitting of the Amarr race”. Following a tip-off from an anonymous source, officials discovered him in a Gallente pleasure hub consuming vast quantities of alcohol and perusing the [...]
Following their victory in the 5th Alliance Tournament, the Ev0ke alliance has gained new notoriety and fame across the cluster. Nugoeihuvi Corporation is attempting to capitalize on this fame, having applied for a trademark on the Ev0ke name. The trademark application is for use of "the name Ev0ke on clothing, apparel, toys, games, and other non-pod pilot related merchandise." Experts believe the application's wording is an attempt to circumvent Ev0ke's obvious claim to the name. "By claiming the [...]
Nearly 500 billion people watched on the edge of their seats as Ev0ke defeated Triumvirate. in the exciting final match of the 5th Alliance Tournament, while the tournament overall garnered viewer ship reaching nearly one trillion. Both numbers shatter the previously held records, despite early predictions that the tournament would not garner huge ratings because of a lack of traditional pod pilot powerhouse alliances such as the three-time winners Band of Brothers. Tournament organizers are ecstatic [...]
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 [...]
Fountain - Over the weekend, the alliance Ev0ke won the 5th Alliance Tournament with a dramatic and exciting win over Triumvirate. Today, they were publicly congratulated by the Serpentis, the organization they pledged their support to. "Good show, Ev0ke boys," said Brynn Jerdola, a high-ranking Serpentis officer. "It just goes to show that representing the Serpentis is the way to get ahead in the world." "I'd love to kick back and take some Drop with one of them," joked Cormack Vaaja, another ranking [...]
Pator - Shortly after the Ushra'Khan alliance was officially eliminated from the 5th Alliance tournament following their loss at the hands of eXceed., riots broke out across several cities on Pator. The Ushra'Khan tournament team was not one of the favorites to win the entire tournament according to odds makers, though they had vast popularity in the Minmatar Republic. As the only alliance in the tournament to openly support the Matari people and their way of life, many fans in the Republic had deeply [...]
Jakanerva, in the Okomon constellation of The Forge region, that great industrial hinterland of the State, is mainly the domain of the Sukuuvestaa megacorporation (SuVee) and its powerful partner, Caldari Steel. Operating numerous stations and having established installations on many moons in the system, these corporations have millions of workers spread across this highly industrialised system. Perhaps scenting opportunities to provide entertainment to these workers, relative newcomer Echelon [...]
Yulai - CONCORD asked the organizers of the Alliance Tournament for a list of every alliance entering, the name of their captain, and what organization they are representing. The public refusal of the request has brought CONCORD under fire from several corners. "Quite frankly, that information is none of their business," said Ryuk Archer, one of the representatives for the Bank of Luminaire. "It's a violation of privacy and decency to make that request." According to CONCORD representatives, the [...]
Jeni, Kor-Azor - Touraj Miyan, a noted Holder in the Kor-Azor region, has come under fire from many influential Amarrians - including Holders, Navy Admirals, members of the Heir Families, and priests - following the discovery that he placed a large wager on the Star Fraction in the latest Alliance Tournament. It is unsure how information about the wager was discovered, though it came to light when rival Holder, Iraj Darabi, confronted Miyan during a public meeting of holders in the Jatari [...]
Pator - Malaetu Shakor brought the Republic Parliament day to a close with the words, "And may our brothers in Ushra'Khan prevail in the Alliance Tournament." While many of the representatives were busy packing up and did not hear his remarks, the live video feed captured it and it was subsequently replayed dozens of times on news broadcasts across the Republic and civilized space. Almost immediately, the Amarr Empire lodged an official protest against Shakor's words with the office of the Prime [...]