The Scope – Stargates to Zarzakh Reveal Jovian Station The presence of an ancient Jovian station in the previously unexplored and remote system of "Zarzakh" has been revealed by four recently discovered Jovian stargates registering with interstellar FTL communications networks. Alton Haveri reports on deepening concerns over the Deathless Circle's control of such a strategically important system and the Jovian station at its heart. News in Brief Society of Conscious Thought Calls for Urgent Meeting of [...]
The Scope – Ancient Jovian Stargates Discovered Alton Haveri reports on the discovery of four ancient Jovian stargates across New Eden by a number of capsuleer researchers and explorers. The gates have been found, but what comes next? Where do these ancient stargates lead? Who is the Deathless, what are his goals, and what does his organization have in store for New Eden? News in Brief Mysterious Jovian Stargates Discovered in Four Locations Widely Spread Across New Eden Cluster Society of Conscious [...]
Above: data from the Deathless Circle may be key to discovering pirate intentions Threat of Hidden Jovian Stargates Controlled by Pirates Raised by SoCT Address to CONCORD Assembly Yulai, Genesis – In a dramatic public address to the CONCORD Assembly, Elder Mentor Matshi Raish of the Society of Conscious Thought revealed the probable existence of one or more hidden Jovian stargates across New Eden. Elder Mentor Raish also raised the alarming prospect that any such gates may be under the control of [...]
The Scope – Conflict in the North Alton Haveri reports on The Initiative departure from The Imperium Coalition and the ongoing conflict in the north where millions have perished already. News in Brief Markets Across New Eden Adjusting to SCC Surcharges on Broker Fees and Industrial Operating Costs Federation Agents Pursue Ex-Senator and Terrorist Leader Thibauld Tailler Following Gallentia Primacy Attacks Upwell Consortium Board Meets to Consider Commercial Strategy in Light of "Regulatory Challenges" [...]
Federation Senator Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Acts of Terrorism Villore, Essence – Outspoken Labor-Populist Senator Thibauld Tailler was expelled from the Senate yesterday, according to official reports. The decision was made by the Senate Disciplinary Committee and confirmed by the Senate following accusations by the Federal Intelligence Office (FIO) that he is a founding member of the terrorist organization "Gallentia Primacy". Tailler's whereabouts are currently unknown. According to Senate [...]
Above: Aftermath of the Turnur Incident at Republic Parliament station in orbit of Turnur I Turnur Survivor Charged with Treason After Calling for Desertions Pator, Heimatar – The writer and Turnur survivor, Kamí Día, has released a holoreel calling for Republic troops to abandon their posts. The holoreel has been covertly distributed by Día’s supporters throughout the Republic’s military. It contains a recording of her condemning the Republic for its failure to protect smaller clan holdings from a [...]
Above: Caldari cities are seeing increasing protests across the State Illegal Workers Union Condemned as Protests Spread Through Caldari State New Caldari Prime – Civil unrest in the Caldari State over new rationing has reached new heights as an illegal workers union declares plans for stoppages. According to a statement issued by workers from each of the "Big Eight" megacorporations, strikes will be held throughout the State unless their demands are met. These demands include an end to rationing, [...]
Above: Empress Catiz I Honor Guard in orbit of Amarr Prime Empress Catiz Proclaims Imperial Edict Offering Path to Freedom Through Service Amarr, Throne Worlds – Empress Catiz I has proclaimed an Imperial Edict offering slaves the option to volunteer for special military services, with their Holder’s permission. Those who do will be freed after five years of service. The edict was also retroactively applied to selected individuals who have already met its requirements. The edict comes as the Privy [...]
Riots in Caille as Controversial “United Response Act” Passed Luminaire, Essence – Riots broke out in Caille today, as protests against controversial new government legislation were held across the Federation. An estimated ten million protestors crowded into Caille, many travelling from the Federation's outer districts to take part in demonstrations against the newly passed “United Response Act”. The United Response Act, passed into law by a narrow margin at today's full session of the Federal Senate, [...]
New "Itinerant Forge" Leads to Economic Migration in Minmatar Republic Pator, Heimatar – In a rare joint announcement, Sanmatar Maleatu Shakor, Sebiestor Tribal Chief Acassa Midular, and Vherokior Tribal Chief Isardsund Urbrald have unveiled to interstellar markets the Minmatar Republic’s new “Itinerant Forge“ project. Chief Midular explained, “The Itinerant Forge is a new industrial doctrine using modular machinery that can be quickly assembled and disassembled, allowing us to deploy our best [...]
Above: Chairman Akimaka Saraki addresses Chief Executive Panel Caldari Megacorporations Recall Extraterritorial Workers as New Rationing Comes Into Effect New Caldari Prime – Following an agreement reached at yesterday’s meeting of the Chief Executive Panel (CEP), the “Big Eight” megacorporations of the Caldari State have all ordered a widescale repatriation of workers. Sent to extraterritorial stations and planetary habitats earlier today, the orders called for the reassignment to home territories of [...]
Above: Criminal Profile of Angel Cartel Assault Leader Rafik Zohar SOCT Sounds Warning Over Uncontrolled Spread of Advanced Technology in Pirate Hands Yulai, Genesis – Elder Mentor Matshi Raish of the Society of Conscious Thought (SoCT) has warned of "grave and potentially catastrophic consequences" over the apparent uncontrolled spread of advanced technologies among networks of criminals and pirate groups across New Eden. In remarks to journalists ahead of a CONCORD Inner Circle meeting that will [...]
The Scope – Caldari State Completes Interstellar Shipcaster Project Alton Haveri reports on the Caldari State's completion of the first Interstellar Shipcaster project as the culmination of Caldari loyalist capsuleer efforts in the so-called "Shadow War". News in Depth Above: State Interstellar Shipcaster online in Onnamon system Caldari State Interstellar Shipcaster Completed and Operational in Onnamon Onnamon, Black Rise – The Caldari State has completed the construction of a working Interstellar [...]
Above: Caldari State Stellar Research Center, Onnamon system Caldari State Significantly Advancing Stellar Transmuter Understanding in Technology "Shadow War" New Caldari, The Forge – The Caldari State's efforts to achieve an understanding of Stellar Transmuter technology are reported to have made significant strides in recent weeks, with major progress made due to capsuleers loyal to the State acquiring and submitting large quantities of research data. State Chairman Akimaka Saraki praised the [...]
The Scope – Empires Fight Shadow War Alton Haveri reports on the Shadow War between the four empires vying for mastery of Triglavian technology and to construct an Interstellar Shipcaster. The Scope – News in Brief Mercenaries Raiding Research Facilities Likely Trading with Pirate and Empire Interests says DED Capsuleer Warfare in Pure Blind Continues With Further Fighting in X47L-Q and J-CIJV DED's Warranted Regulation of Interstellar Technology Sharing (WRITS) Unit Expelled from Republic Tenth [...]
Above: Republic Fleet capital ships at anchor DED and EDENCOM Security Briefing Highlights Concerns Over Empires "Shadow War" Violence Yulai, Genesis – DED and EDENCOM leadership highlighted "serious concerns" over the rising violence associated with the so-called "Shadow War" between the core empires in a rare public briefing before the New Eden Cluster Security Committee (CSC) of the CONCORD Inner Circle, today. In particular, DED Star Marshal Kjersidur Elladall noted the "significant increase" in [...]
Above: Development of captured Triglavian technology at heart of recent diplomatic upheavals CONCORD Powers Eye Trade and Technology Opportunities Amidst Isolated Wars Yulai, Genesis – Diplomats and operatives of the "Big 4" CONCORD empires are reported to be actively escalating trade negotiations and efforts to acquire new technology, as the two militia warzones and empire militaries adjust to the reality of isolated wars. Ongoing ceasefires, the Caldari-Minmatar "Treaty of Airaken", and a looming [...]
Above: Hyasyoda station in Airaken, site of Caldari-Minmatar treaty negotiations Ceasefire Between Militias of the Caldari and Minmatar Followed by Amarr and Gallente Militia Truce Yulai, Genesis – CONCORD officials have confirmed notice of two separate ceasefires between the Caldari and Minmatar militias, and Amarr and Gallente militias respectively, both taking effect at 11:00 NEST, today. Under the CONCORD Emergency Militia War Powers Act of YC110 (CEMWPA), any two of the belligerent powers may may [...]
Above: Pashanai Bombing Memorial in orbit of Ministry of War Station Amarr and Gallente Diplomats Hail Progress on "Mutual Astropolitical Understanding" Pashanai, Genesis – The Amarr Empire's Royal Heir Ersilia Kor-Azor and the Gallente Federation's Councillor Wayaki Kayara have issued a joint progress report from diplomatic talks between the two major empires at the ACN station in Pashanai system. Lady Kor-Azor and Councillor Kayara both expressed "considerable optimism" as to the progress of the [...]
Above: Hyasyoda Corporation Station in Airaken System Caldari State and Minmatar Republic Reportedly Close to Agreeing New Treaty Airaken, The Forge – Caldari State and Minmatar Republic negotiators are reported to be close to agreeing a "new treaty" as the culmination of a summit that has been billed as a Caldari-Minmatar security co-operation meeting. The two powers have sent unusually large delegations to the summit meeting at the Hyasyoda station in Airaken, including Hyasyoda CEO Ahtonen Osmon [...]
The Scope – Concord Shipcaster Spying Scandal Alton Haveri reports on the Concord shipcaster spying scandal that is threatening Amarr and Caldari relations, the rumored capabilities of the shipcasters and the latest developments in Intaki. The Scope – News in Brief Interstellar Diplomacy Rocked by EDENCOM Spying Scandal as Empire Delegates Confer with Governments Federation Authorities Register Increase of Intaki Prime System Security Status to 0.5 CONCORD Inner Circle President Seri Okonaya [...]
Above: CONCORD Assembly HQ, Yulai System Caldari State Uncovers Evidence of Amarr Spying as Diplomatic Crisis Deepens Yulai, Genesis – Caldari State investigators have uncovered evidence of Amarr Empire agents gathering information on Caldari efforts to develop so-called "Interstellar Shipcaster" technology, according to sources at the CONCORD Assembly in Yulai. The Caldari investigation team is understood to have confirmed in substance the accusations by the Minmatar Republic of espionage carried out [...]
Above: Caldari Navy station construction, Onnamon Shipcaster Spying Row Intensifies with Recriminations Over CONCORD/EDENCOM Taskforce Yulai, Genesis – Recriminations over the Shipcaster spying scandal involving a CONCORD/EDENCOM taskforce erupted into an open row between the "Big 4" empires in a public session of the CONCORD Assembly, today in Yulai. In particular, the Minmatar Republic accused Amarr personnel seconded to EDENCOM duties of acting as "agents for the Amarr Empire's intelligence- [...]
The Scope's Galactic Hour with Ret Gloriaxx brings your roundup of the latest news from around the cluster, as more military HQs are built up while new "Shipcaster Technology" emerges and new Stellar Transmuter construction begins. Above: EDENCOM Stellar Monitoring Facility, Yulai system Report on Research Project into Caldari "Shipcaster Technology" Leaks from CONCORD/EDENCOM Taskforce Yulai, Genesis – A secret report into a Caldari "Shipcaster Technology" research project has leaked from a joint [...]
Above: new Caldari State fortifications at Onnamon gate into Kinakka system Caldari State Fortify Onnamon and Senior Commanders Briefed on Relay Research Technology Onnamon, Black Rise – Caldari forces continue to build up their military and logistic networks in their newly-declared "Joint Navy and Militia HQ" in Onnamon system, following a communique from Caldari State authorities to capsuleer pilots loyal to the State Protectorate militia, last week. Although the official establishment of Onnamon as [...]