THE FORGE. Alerted by growing concern among Caldari pod-pilots, the Caldari CBT launched a formal investigation into the “Electronics Parts” research effort. After requesting and receiving access to Sukuuvestaa facilities in Josameto, investigators Lt. Sance and Sgt. Pops conducted an armed raid at the lab where researchers Mr. Vance and Mr. Vics were supposedly conducting their “first prototype of our 'Brain Wave Control Technology', aimed at ridding the EVE cluster of criminals”, according to Mr. [...]
THE FORGE. After learning the Caldari Navy’s intention to study the design of the Gurista Gila-class cruiser, a Caldari citizen has offered the blueprint at no cost. As reported earlier this month, Gurista strike forces destroyed a Gila-class cruiser that was to be studied by CalNav engineers. Caldari citizen Logan Xerxes offered through GalNet a free copy of the blueprint, at no cost to the State. “All for the good of many” declared Xerxes in his communication. Sources have reported that the CalNav [...]
Vincent Aslo returned to the New Caldari solar system this week for another instalment of his “Hunt the Bounty” challenge. The second round of his game show style contest was played out on Thursday where another lucky pilot scooped the two million ISK prize money. After a thrilling chase, Entschlossen laid the final blow that destroyed Aslo’s vessel; later donating his winnings to fellow capsuleer Jenny Spitfire. Interestingly, Aslo’s “Hunt the Bounty” round two was not the only occasion of interest [...]
Dr Albert Vance and Dr Vic Stats, the two researchers working on a top secret project in a Josameto station belonging to the Sukuuvestaa Corporation have once again appeared in the Caldari FTL communication channel appealing to pilots to assist them in obtaining more electronic parts, again offering above the market price for these components. There has been much controversy and speculation surrounding these two scientists over the past few weeks, mainly due to the fact they refuse to release the [...]
Events in the Placid region of Gallente space took a turn for the worse yesterday when two Vindicators which appeared to be from the Serpentis fleet entered the Ouelletta, destroying several privately owned starships. Following this initial attack a valiant attempt by the locals to repel the invaders was made. It failed dramatically, however, causing a withdrawl to one of the local stations for all those in the defending fleet. Although the losses, which included two battleships, one cruiser and [...]
ESSENCE. Gallente Drinks Inc. officially launched its product to the market last Sunday night. The distribution was outsourced to pod-pilots through Jeston Bills Contract Auctions; according GDI sources two pilots were selected out of the fifteen that took part in the bidding for the hauling contract. This was the first of four shipments of soft drinks to be distributed, according to GDI Logistic Director.
Two unusual persons were reported to have entered a Caldari communications channel this Sunday afternoon, apparently requesting assistance from the capsuleer pilots in attendance. The individuals who were of Caldari and Intaki lineage, and have not been named, were apparently seeking aid in acquiring a number of electronic parts. Suspicious of their intentions, the patrons of the galaxy wide FTL communications channel - which is provided for capsule pilots of Caldari nationality as an open forum, [...]
A number of Empire solar systems are straining from the massive traffic running through them in recent months, and severe measures need to be taken to rectify the situation. Local authorities are negotiating with mega-corporations who base their business operations in Rens, Oursulaert and Jita to move some of their assets to nearby solar systems so the load on the core areas may be diverted. Pilots and corporations based in the Rens, Oursulaert and Jita systems are encouraged to relocate their [...]
A savage and ruthless attack on the Khanid Prime shipyards by force of the Blood Raider Covenant this week resulted in the theft of more than half a dozen of the venerated Navy Issue Apocalypse battleships. This is following reports of the blood raiders spying on military convoys and mineral shipments over an extended period of time, and in the process building up a network of mysterious devices in a grid stretching from Gehi to Khanid Prime itself. Whilst the main purpose of these devices is unknown, [...]
Scattered reports have been arriving today of mysterious ships apparently lingering on the fringes of Gallente space. Local space farers along the border regions of the Federation have reported sighting the vessels, which appear to be concentrating in several key systems. While the sightings vary in their detail, one shocking consistency has emerged in that all reports mention the ships bearing the markings of the notorious Serpentis corporation. Rumour of the sudden increase in Serpentis activity has [...]
Last week saw the unusually daring infiltration of a Guristas strike force into core Caldari systems following the capture and subsequent escape of a notorious terrorist from Caldari Navy forces. The captured Guristas pilot known as Kallia Corpium had surrendered to Navy forces on Thursday after a prolonged fire fight in the Torrinos system. Corpium, who had been flying a Gila class cruiser, was travelling under heavy police escort after officials had ordered transportation of the mysterious cruiser [...]
Reports have recently been pouring in that the escaped gladiators have been sighted within the borders of the Amarrian Empire. Armed with ships and modules that would put most private armies to shame, the ex-slave warriors carved a route through the heart of Amarrian space, reportedly searching for a new place to call home. Starting in the Imperial system of Mai, they plotted a course taking them through Zaimeth, Khopa and Penirgman, where they reportedly got into a war of words with the locals, [...]
Gallente Drinks inc. – A newly established corporation specialising in the procurement and distribution of beverages announced it would begin operations this week. Speaking in an announcement today, CEO Jetson Bills announced that Gallente Drinks inc. would be handing out lucrative supply contracts to those members of the capsuleer community who could fill the corporation’s needs. Stating that the contracts would be offered up at a later date, Bills went on to remark that he was especially impressed [...]
The Eve Relief Effort Corporation, renowned for their charitable nature, have recently been awarded an Obelisk class freighter by the Gallente Federation. "...For a kindness, sincerity and drive that every Gallente citizen should strive towards," said Thuire Dercoucon, speaking on behalf of President Foiritan at the award ceremony. Efficient as always, the ERE have already put their new freighter to good use. The massive transport ship was spotted moving from Algogille to Bei, aided by a formidable 16 [...]
From the beginning of the Gallente election campaign, the three candidates and their delegates have been working tirelessly to win the favour of the voting public. Despite numerous setbacks in the initial months of the election process, Souro Foiritan and his two rivals Eman Autrech and Mentas Blaque have chosen their emissaries from the most capable and enterprising of the capsuleer elite that the Gallente Federation has to offer; and are now focusing their colossal political machines on the main [...]
In light of the decline in trades in the former trade center Yulai, the Secure Commerce Commission released figures today supporting the view that Yulai is on its last legs. Three months ago, on the fifth of Juli, Yulai numbered 8067 trades for the day. Two weeks ago, the total number of trades was recorded at 3020, a decline of 62.56 percent. Comparing that to the emerging trade hub Oursulaert, which numbered 8340 transactions on the fifth of juli, the sevent saw a staggering increase 150.50%. 12552 [...]
After announcing their intentions the previous fortnight, prominent scientists Dr. Palask and Dr. Stubbs embarked on the first of many expeditions into a Rogue Drone hive last Sunday. Accompanied by several capsule pilots, the researchers from the Independent Studies Corporation entered the complex and began making scans of the Rogue Drone technology. After their would be bodyguards fended off several counter attacks from the Rogue Drone infestation, the researchers began moving towards the core of [...]
Apparently unfazed by the now unbridled public speculation surrounding his activities, and the mounting bounty placed on his head by various capsuleer organisations, having ostensibly judged his actions as detrimental to their representative factions; Jevako Niedboux has placed several more buy orders along Placid trade routes yet again demanding additional quantities of the now infamous Caldari officer insignias and small arms caches. He also requested several thousand more marines at prices far in [...]
In what is expected to be the penultimate round of their lottery, the Minmatar Mining Corp held its third session without disturbances earlier this week in the Eystur system. As reported in early August, MMC sponsors a lottery where five participants will win a Rupture Class Cruiser each. Every unit of unprocessed ore is counted as one ticket, winners to be selected as soon as the 1 million units quota is fulfilled. The resources will be destined to the construction of infrastructure inside the [...]
In the past few hours over 70 bodies belonging to Minmatar slaves and gladiators have been found lying in a disused hanger in the Amarrian Navy's Assembly Plant in the system of Zaimeth. The bodies, heavily decomposed, were only discovered after complaints about the smell emanating from the warehouse were made to regional authorities by guests at the station. Laid out in a way indicative of traditional Amarrian burial rites before a small, makeshift altar, the bodies all bore the hallmarks of severe [...]
Researches on rogue drone technology and behavioural patterns are requesting the help of pod-pilots on one of their field research projects. Dr. Palask and Dr. Stubbs from Independent Studies Corporation have been carrying out diverse studies on the Amod Rogue Drone hive for the last week; according to Dr. Stubbs the research team located a number of “interesting technologies” inside, yet was for the moment unable to reach them for lack of enough combat forces to keep the Rogue Drones at bay. The Hive [...]
In an earlier broadcast from an unknown source, data apparently taken from the highly guarded communications systems of the Mordu's Legion have indicated a flurry of activity in the wake of last week's exodus from ORE space. In particular, communications have pointed to the office of a senior member of the Legion's staff, an individual that has yet to be identified from the snippets of seized data circulating through the black markets of the information community. The events of last week have seen a [...]
Vincent Aslo, the eccentric ex-host of the popular Gallente TV show "What's That Holoreel" has recently begun a new event. "Beat The Tank!", as he calls it, involves challengers attempting to beat his Raven's shield tank setup. Aslo, a very rich and adventurous young man, is famous for his frivolous expenditure and loves to entertain his adoring fans. The first winner of "Beat The Tank!", Spikum, earned himself two million isk and with more rounds of "Beat The Tank!" planned, as well as several more [...]
Following an industrial accident on a moon in the Algogille system last fortnight which caused the destruction of a power plant and left several hundred people in the area without access to food or medical supplies, the CEO of a local aid organization bestowed his gratitude upon members of the capsuleer community for their invaluable support. Karl Newton, CEO of the Eve relief effort corporation was the first to pledge aid to the small community after the power plant explosion, which is thought to [...]
In a statement today, a spokesman for Walkai Terraforming Industries issued a request to the capsuleer community for information leading to the safe return of one of its lead scientists - reported missing last month. Speaking on behalf of WTI CEO Kentanen Koimota, the spokesman stated that he was less than impressed with Concord’s investigations thus far. Concord officials still maintain that the WTI scientist is simply “missing” despite numerous appeals from Mr. Koimota to treat the scientist’s [...]
Khifomek Mareyi, a member of the Amarr Trade Registry, was killed late last night moving a shipment of Vitoc from Asrios to Amarr. Also thought to be related to this incident, two bodies were discovered in Emrayur having died from Vitoc withdrawal. These bodies have been confirmed as two of the escaped gladiators belonging to the now deceased slave-holder, Bamadak Pareh. Mareyi was killed when a group of Matari freedom fighters ambushed her and her pod-pilot escort somewhere in the Youl system. The [...]
Several buy orders for large quantities of contraband goods have been reported to have appeared on market terminals around stations in the Placid region this evening. The buyer, identified as one Jevako Niedboux is said to be offering considerable amounts of ISK for large quantities of small arms and Caldari officer insignias. While these goods remain legal within Gallente space, their illegality in other regions and the sheer volume requested has sparked substantial interest and speculation regarding [...]
SINQ LAISON. In yet another convoy attack this week, a CONCORD courier mission transporting the corpses of two Guristas terrorists was intercepted at Rancer early Sunday. Though Guristas forces managed to destroy the transport vessel, the cargo was safely returned to CONCORD by a passer-by loot collector. Freelance pilot Horus UK happened to show up in scene after a Guristas – CONCORD battle in the Rancer system left the loot of a destroyed CONCORD Crane floating in space. Checking the remains, he was [...]
Under attack from NORAD and Imperium forces, a Mordu’s convoy managed to evacuate the 4C-B7X station last Thursday. A fleet composed of somewhere between 18 and 20 Mordu’s ships and the additional cover of reportedly nearly 20 freelance pilots travelling in a courier mission to the 4C-B7X system to retrieve Legion’s assets met a hostile combined force of NORAD and Imperium vessels. According to Mordu’s convoy leader Lt. Amlerik Raun, operatives from MC, CAIN, KARN and PIXE provided cover while Legion [...]
A man was found murdered today under similar circumstances to last Friday’s brutal slaying of local slaveholder Rezini Lifu. Identified as Bamadak Pareh, he was found early this morning in his hanger by cleaning staff. Security systems were inexplicably offline throughout that deck during the time the murder was thought to have occurred. Local authorities have stated that as yet no witnesses have come forward with information. Pareh was said to be a friend of Rezini Lifu and was involved extensively [...]
In a disturbing development for the troubled Walkai Terraforming Industries Corporation, a lead scientist was today reported missing. The scientist, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly heading the corporation's recent terraforming project. Sources close to his family have stated that he has not been seen for the past week, and no sightings have been reported by the public. Concord officials confirmed that they had begun investigations into the disappearance of the scientist at the behest [...]
A local slaveholder was found dead on Friday at his home in the Amarr system under mysterious circumstances. The man, Rezini Lifu, whose body had been mutilated, was found by a close friend after failing to attend a meeting. Several items of his property were also discovered missing including all of his slaves and large number of combat ready vessels, a full list has not been disclosed. Lifu, who did not have a clone at the time of his death, was described by one source as a ‘sadistic individual’ who [...]
The Col system, sources have recently revealed, was the site for an eventful skirmish between a small force of Amarr Navy ships, led by Rezini Hazaza, and a Khanid patrol. The Khanid patrol was led by Daro Hanau, a pilot serving with the Dark Amarr for almost three years. Both sides of the scuffle rallied support from the pod pilots in system, but to the great surprise of the Amarr Navy ships that were left badly damaged after the fight, these pilots turned their guns on the Navy amid shouts of [...]
A week has passed since the Takamatsu Trading Exchange began collecting garbage from the systems neighboring Jita, Sobaseki, and Kisogo. What began as a simple job to haul the garbage of the Caldari navy has turned into something larger, as anyone can tell if they dock at the Caldari navy Assembly Plant orbiting Jita IV. "This is absolutely awful," complained one officer. "When you come into a station that's owned by the Navy, you expect crisp, clean service." The officer was referring to the rotting, [...]
One of the few seemingly universal truths across the world of EVE is that all families are home to their fair share of conflict, with the owning family of the Team Dragon race team being no exception. According to a CONCORD statement issued in conjunction with Team Dragon officials, two high spec racers were stolen from their hangars in the Caldari system last Tuesday. The act was perpetrated by Otoo Ogami, son of the notable race team owner Katsen Ogami with his accomplice friend Hanzonas Kitota. [...]
Yesterday saw the unexpected and illegal publication of a CONCORD memo, detailing DED plans to infiltrate the Royal Khanid Navy to find evidence to support their claim that a Khanid navyman was responsible for the death of Doriam II, Emperor of Amarr. Following this outrageous leak, the Royal Khanid Navy held a press conference from its headquarters at Kihtaled. Commander Abrikoum Aman of Internal Security stated: “The news of Emperor Doriam II struck the Khanid Kingdom as hard as the Empire. The [...]
As tensions between the Khanid Kingdom and CONCORD rise, we are left wondering how the Amarrian people are taking this. One source within the Amarr Navy, one that wishes to remain anonymous, claims that tensions between individuals that believe in CONCORD's leaked memorandum and those that don't are the direct result of the lack of information forthcoming on Emperor Doriam II's assassination. The source, a fairly well-off officer, claims that certain factions within the Navy are less then happy with [...]
An internal memo from CONCORD has been leaked which contains details of the alleged assassins of the late Doriam II. The memorandum provided by a source who wishes to remain anonymous states, “We have evidence that points towards an individual from the Royal Khanid Navy being responsible for the assassination”. The memo goes on to detail that, “Preparations are underway for insertion of an under-cover agent into the Royal Khanid Navy to substantiate the claims and gather further evidence”. Strangely [...]
Earlier today the Minmatar Mining Corporation held their first stage of a new marketing strategy to increase their mineral stocks. The Corporation is holding a lottery where by five winners will win a Rupture Class Cruiser. Each unit of unprocessed ore is counted as a ticket. Participants must only use Frigate or Cruiser class vessels to even out the competition. Ninmelan Ungur stated that they will be running this lottery until such times as internal quotas are filled. Concerned with the wellbeing of [...]
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 [...]