New Eden News

The latest news from around the cluster as told by the special reporters of the news organizations of New Eden.

Caldari Gaming Commission Announces COLOSSUS prizes, rules

  • YC107-01-27

    The Caldari Gaming Commission earlier today gave a long-awaited announcement about the prizes to be awarded in this Sunday's COLOSSUS race event finals, in addition to publishing a full set of rules for the contest. Following in the Mikranian tradition of gaming philosophy so frequently favored by the Caldari over the last century, the Commission has decided to award separate prizes for the team victory and for the individual victory, in order to further stimulate the tension between loyalty to the [...]

    Smuggling run raises questions over security

    • YC107-01-25

      Smuggling, an all too common problem in our galaxy. There are many pilots who have tried it at some point in their careers, with their cargoes sometimes being more illicit than others. While the shipment of humans, most notably slaves is not frowned upon by all of the races, it is seen by those who oppose it as one of the most unacceptable cargos to carry. Such is this feeling that pilots took the matters into their own hands. A convoy was detected moving slaves from Gallente space, through the [...]

      Defensive innovation comes from unexpected source.

      • YC107-01-22

        The Gallente federation, one of the most technologically progressive races in our galaxy, especially under the rule of the current president Foiritan, has always come up short when it comes to defensive shield technology. The Gallentean designs are never quite as good as the Caldari or the Minmatar, which has forced them to focus more prominently on ships’ defensive armour plating. Gallentean scientist have for years been trying to improve their shield systems, making them stronger, more durable and [...]

        Caldari Championships promise to breathe life into depressed industry

        • YC107-01-16

          The Caldari gaming commission is reporting that with the upcoming finals in the COLLOSSUS race, billions are being injected into the gaming industry. Previously a floundering endeavor, the championships seem to have caught the attention of the average man. And according to one middle bureaucrat in the gaming commission, this race is the biggest event since the Amarr succession. “Everyone is excited, and when they get excited, they gamble. We haven’t seen numbers like this in decades. A lucky few will [...]

          Eman Autrechs top negotiators Slain, will his election hopes follow?

          • YC107-01-13

            Eman Autrech, chief of the SCC and candidate in the forthcoming Gallente elections was shocked to learn that one of his diplomacy missions had gone fatally wrong. In the hope of swinging more votes and creating trade deals, Mr Autrech sent 10 of his highest and most trusted negotiators to meet with the Intaki Syndicate, this week. He hoped to not only gain fiscal benefits from this mission, but also to penetrate the Intaki vote to aid him in his cause. The Syndicate invited the negotiators to meet in [...]

            Caldari Gaming Commission Announces COLOSSUS Final Date

            • YC107-01-12

              Following speculation as to what the Caldari Gaming Commission has been doing the last few months, Commission Head Airas Sukela has stepped forward and delivered this statement: "The Commission is proud to announce that preparations for the COLOSSUS race finals are finished and a starting date and time have been decided. The race finals will be held on the 30th of this month at 22:00 EVT. The race itself will be flown in ten-person teams, each team representing a corporation. It will proceed through [...]

              Roden Shipyards rewards fortunate entrepreneur with first privately owned Gallente Navy Comet

              • YC107-01-11

                Three days ago, Joshua Foiritain received the first privately owned Federation Navy Comet from his contact at Roden Shipyards. Junnader Crucarne of the Shipyards stated that he was pleased to be able to offer the ship to such a loyal and hardworking freelancer. I had the opportunity to interview Mr. Foiritain, Hitzu'kai Brena: How does it feel to have been rewarded with such a ship? Joshua Foiritain: I’m happy and scared at the same time, it’s an amazing ship but the insurance doesn’t cover its true [...]

                The Scope Profile: Eman Autrech

                • YC107-01-05

                  The Person: Despite his obvious talents, Eman Autrech was for years not considered to be a serious contender in the political arena of the Federation as he was thought to be ‘too nice’. In latter years he has managed to reign in this what can only be described as a serious vice in a politician. Consequently, he now finds himself poised to take the Federation by a storm. Autrech is a brilliant orator, possessing that rare talent of being able to explain the most complex things in simple, elegant terms. [...]

                  Corruption Uncovered Within The Spacelane Patrol

                  • YC107-01-04

                    In a recent sting operation, Spacelane Patrol internal security arrested several officers involved in a drug transaction with representatives of the Guristas pirate organization. The investigation focused on a small group of officers working out of the Oipo detachment of the Patrol. This operation is the culmination of weeks of investigative work by the security division, and is being hailed as proof that the organization is capable of policing its own members. While this success is good news, it may [...]