Malkalen - In a unanimous decision, the Ishukone board has voted to install Ishukone Watch CEO Mens Reppola as the company's new CEO. Natasha Ogemi, whose illness many thought might postpone the decision, evidently cast her vote from her hospital bed. Following the announcement, Reppola addressed the corporation on every Ishukone broadcast network, where he promised to "honor the legacy of Otro Gariushi." "Since the earliest days of the Caldari State, in the throes of our war of independence, Ishukone [...]
Malkalen - Mens Reppola, speaking from Ishukone Watch headquarters in Malkalen shortly after trading closed, announced that he is now the owner of five percent of Ishukone shares. "I have taken this step because I believe, like my friend Otro Gariushi did, in putting my money where my mouth is," he told reporters. "I have spent my entire personal fortune, leveraged every ounce of my credit to invest in Ishukone; our employees deserve leaders who are as invested in the success of the company as they [...]
Malkalen - The Ishukone board has called Ishukone Watch CEO Mens Reppola and Minedrill CEO Soisonen Okalala to meet with them at the megacorporation's headquarters, where they have sat in emergency session since yesterday. While some analysts believe this may be a precursor to a CEO announcement, many suggest this is a sign of desperation as well as an indication the board may be attempting to broker some sort of compromise. Meanwhile, a surge of buying at the opening of the markets helped buoy the [...]
Nonni - The Chief Executive Panel has been embroiled in debate over the Caldari Providence Directorate's proposed military reforms for the last few days. While most of the patriot bloc delegations have backed the proposal, it is coming up against stiff resistance from the other members of the Panel. Lai Dai was quick to back the proposal. According to the corporation's statement, "the reform - especially the proposed fleet expansion - will lift some strain off our forces, improve combat readiness and [...]
Malkalen - Ishukone Watch officers responded to an emergency call at the residence of Natasha Ogemi two hours ago, where they found the Ishukone board member unconscious and immediately rushed her to the hospital. While the Zainou Executive Medical Center told reporters it was too early for a specific diagnosis, Ogemi is known to suffer from Mortensen's Syndrome, a chronic neuromuscular disorder that can cause paralysis or, in extreme cases, coma. Ogemi has been seen as the swing vote on the Ishukone [...]
Ardishapur Prime - The Ardishapur Family has unveiled a massive aid package and reconstruction plan to be implemented in the Ammatar Mandate. The package emulates the public works projects the Ardishapur Family instigated in its domains last year, initiatives that many point to as partial reasons Empress Jamyl I granted the Mandate to the Family. Adreyi Ezion, the chief financial officer of the Family, announced the package in place of Heir Ardishapur, who Ezion stated "was indisposed with [...]
Safizon - The Imperial Navy is ending its exploration of wormhole space, citing the lack of immediate threat from Sleeper drones on Empire assets as well as difficulty with coordinating large fleets on exploration efforts. The Amarr Navy first began sending fleets through the wormholes shortly after they began appearing throughout New Eden. The fleets frequently encountered Sleeper Drones and suffered losses, though the Navy has not been forthcoming with casualty numbers. "The Navy is cautiously [...]
Nonni - The Caldari Providence Directorate has put forth a proposal for wide-ranging reform of the Caldari military. Submitted to the Chief Executive Panel today, the reform plan is aimed at increasing the efficiency of the Caldari Navy and Army as well as centralizing the military chain of command. The proposal seeks to significantly increase the transport and logistical capacity of the Navy, the number of front-line combat ships, and funding for R&D contracts, as well as introduce several new [...]
New Caldari - Minedrill CEO Soisonen Okalala made a surprise visit to the Landfall Shrine on New Caldari Prime today, where he laid a wreath at the Evacuation Memorial and spoke with the shrine's chief steward and many of the Shrine's Marine honor guard. Notable to many was the fact that Okalala traveled without an Ishukone Watch detail, instead accompanied by bodyguards wearing emblems of the Caldari Providence Directorate. After his visit to the Shrine, Okalala held a short press conference, where [...]
Luminaire - The Federation Navy announced the cancellation of a planned search and recovery mission to Black Rise. The mission was attached to Justice's Reach, the Federal Defense Union campaign, as an effort to recover military equipment allegedly stolen from the Federation Navy two months ago. "Our campaign to secure key systems in the Black Rise region has taken longer than is reasonable, "said a Navy spokesperson. "We have no choice but to cancel the mission. The Federation Navy cannot justify [...]
Korama - Haatakan ___Oiritsuu, special envoy for State Executor Tibus Heth, paid a visit to the Sela constellation yesterday. While the official purpose of her visit was to tour a number of stations belonging to Kaalakiota and its subsidiaries, she took time from her schedule to meet with Minedrill CEO and Ishukone CEO contender Soisonen Okalala at his headquarters around Korama VI._ According to Minedrill spokesman Etsen Kazorose, the two discussed a number of topics, including the occupation of [...]
M-MD3B, Great Wildlands - Among the widely-dispersed Thukker Tribe, reactions to the recently-announced agreement on political union with the Minmatar Republic have been as diverse as the tribe's many caravans. Sporting by far the loosest tribal structure of any Minmatar tribe - an arrangement further complicated by the setup of their Great Caravans - the Thukker approach to politics is very different from that of the Republic, prompting many to fear that political union will lead to a significant [...]
Rens, Heimatar - While the announcement of political union with the Thukker Tribe has been overshadowed by the disaster of the lost Great Caravan - recently confirmed to be the important Lakat-Hro caravan - many Minmatar Republic citizens remain concerned about the implications. With the political establishment now looking toward the upcoming tribal assembly to shape the Republic, certain segments of the Minmatar population find themselves confused about who to look to for leadership. "I don't fully [...]
Saisio - Amid still-raging hostilies between militia forces, Caldari interests are looking forward to harvesting the riches of the Black Rise region. Kaalakiota, Lai Dai and other mega-corporations within the State announced large-scale projects last week, followed by equally determined independent ventures. According to data published by House of Records, the number of colonists moving to the Black Rise region has more than doubled in recent months. Most of the settlers are contracted by corporations [...]
In response to the sudden appearance of numerous wormholes in the past few weeks, a large number of what is being termed "Wormhole Cults" are cropping up throughout New Eden. These cults have taken a variety of forms and beliefs and appear to be gaining in popularity as more information comes back from across the wormholes. One cult, the Amarrian Brotherhood of the Passage, already counts nearly a thousand members among its congregation. Led by a fiery preacher called Brother Alsing, the Brotherhood [...]