Last week, capsuleer Jondar was exploring the Derelik region with his Stratios cruiser, the 'White Shadow' when he caught an emergency broadcast. A deep space resort was asking for help as they were under attack by Sansha raiders!
Jondar immediately set course to help defend these unfortunate people from being taken by Sansha's Nation.
The Stratios cruiser 'White Shadow'
As he warped in cloaked, he altered his orbit in such a way that several of the Sansha cruisers were in optimal range of his lasers. As he decloaked, two Sansha cruisers perished almost instantly. The rest of the ships were thrown in disarray by the sudden arrival of this aggressive newcomer. As they tried to reform, several of the smaller frigates got shredded under the continuous attacks of Jondar's 'White Shadow'.
As the Sansha realized they had not planned on a capsuleer intervention, they attempted to disengage and flee the site. None of them succeeded, as the 'White Shadow hunted them down to the last ship.
As the fight ended, the deep space resort survivors established comms with Jondar, informing them that the Sansha attack left their resort in ruin, several modules destroyed and life support was failing on the few habitats that were not yet breached.
They quickly agreed to board the 'White Shadow' and disembark at the nearest station to await further assistance. Meanwhile, Jondar contacted the Aurora Arcology Project as he received word we specialized in assisting refugees & rescuees.
Thanks to Jondar's quick and selfless actions, 40 people (Tourists) were rescued from a Sansha Raid and been given a chance to recover in a safe environment. Once the survivors are back on their feet, the Arcology project will undoubtedly be able to offer them tasks suitable for their desire of adventure.
And thanks to your support readers, refugees & rescuees from across the Eden cluster keep pouring in! Thanks to your assistance, thousands are given a new chance in their lives weekly! People like the Ember capsuleer family, Reforger Tadaruwa, Dust Angel, Jack Sly & Khaprice all help to make the universe just that little more bright and hopeful for the people.
The article about the Jovians did interest people greatly, especially as by accident it was published shortly before Concords announcement that they had archived the Jove ship database due to lack of recent sightings. This lead to a renewed interest of capsuleers in Jovians, and our report gave a handy synopsis about them, with links to various events involving Jovians & other knowledge related to them.
That said, there was also rightful criticism about our article, pointed out by Jove-experts. These will be corrected once we cross-referenced all data for confirmation.
Known issues with the report: description of how the Jovians look like is outdated & will be corrected with the future update.
The Jovian involvement with the Minmatar Rebellion is also missing. This was due to our reporters being unable to find any relevant documents, but the Jove-experts were helpful in pointing out where such information could be found!
Rest assured that when the update happens, you shall be informed along with all the changes to the original Jovian report.
Now back to the core of this report, the refugee & rescuee list! This is the disclosure of the immigrants that join the Arcology this week.
Regular Civilians
-710 Homeless
-3539 Janitors
-110 Prisoners (Part of the Prison Lend-Lease Program)
-23 Science Graduates
-19 Stranded Pilots
-5079 Tourists
-400 Freed Slaves
-10 Caldari Light Marines
-220 Freedom Fighters
-5264 Marines
-440 Militants
-9 Slavers (Part of the Redemption Program)
Employees for the Nightclub L'Etoile Rouge
-56 Female Exotic Dancers
-792 Male Exotic Dancers
Councilmembers
-4 Oura Madusaari (Patients suffering the Oura M. Syndrome)
-10 VIPs
Quite some of the Exotic dancers that joined us this week had performances during the Caldari Prime Battle memorial event. Many of them were in services of capsuleers, but after hearing about our Arcology Project they were happy to give these people under their employ a new start in life. The main reason is the much lower risk of getting blown up as they no longer have to travel aboard spaceships, but now can perform their dancing jobs in the safety of a station.
The Ducia Foundry is an Imperial Amarr mining corporation, specialized in dangerous mining operations. They send out heavily armed mining expeditions to areas no other mining corporation would go.
For a long time this meant they had a near monopoly on rare minerals extracted from the edge of civilised space and even from deep space. The only noticeable competitor they had during this time was Outer Ring Excavations (ORE) , who laid claim on the resource rich region Outer Ring in lawless space.
However, in the last decade they received heavy competition from Capsuleers, causing a decline in revenue. These eggers often venture into dangerous areas to exploit these resources, becoming a direct & powerful competitor to Ducia Foundry. Adding to the competition was the fact many capsuleers switched more and more to the ORE line of mining ships, reinforcing their main competitor.
The mining expeditions of Ducia Foundry faced increasing difficulties in finding belts not yet claimed by capsuleers to mine.
When Wormholes opened up, they hoped to capitalize on these uncharted systems by being among the first to send out expedition teams into these unknown systems. However misfortune followed them, and their expedition team was attacked and destroyed by Sansha's Nation.
Further development on wormhole development cut them out fully, as capsuleers spearheaded the exploitation of these systems.
Due to the above mentioned reasons, it should come as no surprise that Ducia Foundry has encountered its first reduction in profits since half a decade, as published here: Imperial mining outfit posts first quarter slump in profit. In retrospect, it's surprising their profit remained up for so long despite heavy capsuleer competition, a testimony to this mining corporation's dedication.
Unfortunately, as they are in direct competition with capsuleers, it is expected this downturn of profits will continue, until they find a way to adapt to the shifting focus on capsuleers for dangerous mining operations
When exploring wormhole systems, I can't help but feel desolation. Exploring systems of a dormant civilisation, sleeping in massive structures as they wait for something, but what?
As I pass by massive structures, with unknown functions and goals, I see their guardians, the sleeper drones come to live and give me chase, executing millennia old routines to safeguard their masters and their structures.
Damaged Sleeper Structure
And yet, we capsuleers raid these sites with near impunity, disregarding the damage we wreck upon this strange advanced civilisation. We plunder it for the data we can retrieve, for the advanced materials and technology we can salvage to keep building our strategic cruisers and improving Dust Merc technology.
And in our greed we leave behind a trail of destruction and desolation among the Sleeper civilisation, hundreds, even thousands of structures raided and plundered, their sleeper guardians perished as they were unable to overcome our aggression.
Capsuleers raiding a Sleeper Site
But what if they awake someday? What can we expect when Sleeper drones no longer stick to defend their own sites, but under the influence of their awakened masters start to cooperate, no longer defending sites, but entire systems?
In the end, we know nothing of the advanced technology an awakened Sleeper civilisation can field, but we do know they are much more advanced than us... Much of their technology is still a mystery to us and the little we can duplicate are merely crude versions of the original...
Should this day of Awakening come, then let the Winds be with us as then we'll see the full might and power of Sleeper technology and their wrath will be terrifying but justified.
Thanks to the mainstream media reporting on it (Capsuleers to commemorate on the Battle for Caldari Prime), many capsuleers caught wind of this anniversary & joined in the participation!
The gathering at Luminaire for the Battle of Caldari Prime Anniversary went smooth and people were excited to participate. Capsuleer Oddsodz did broadcast a reminder to all on why we were here, to remember the fallen on both sides, in space and on the surface; The Battle for Caldari Prime by Oddsodz.
During the gathering, people could observe the 'Missing Man' formations training and see the effort put in to properly honor the fallen at this battle a year ago.
The arrival of capsuleer Diana Kim did cause some disruption, as she is a dedicated Provist supporter. But it speaks volumes to the attendants that they didn't drag themselves down to her hatespeech but stayed respectful in their responses during the gathering.
The Nestor Battleship 'Great White' piloted by capsuleer Kusk62
And then the event kicked off as DJ Daggaroth of New Eden Radio broadcasted 'We Are Eve' across the channels, reminding us that in the end, we all live together in this universe.
And the Anniversary Celebration starts!
And so it starts! Gathered at the Highlander Beacon, people cheered and shot firework into space, a truly spectacular sight to behold! The deployment of light emitting drones and partylasers just added to the festive mood.
After all, over the course of the year, thanks to the outcome of the Caldari Prime battle, two old arch-enemies, the State and Federation have grown closer than ever before! Thanks to those who gave their live in space, Gallente Prime was safe once more from a Titan Doomsday. But don't forget, thanks to the sacrifice brought by Caldari Forces, Caldari Prime was held against all odds, allowing Caldari today to visit Home freely.
During the celebration, a lively discussion emerged about the Caldari Prime battle between Diana Kim and several attendants who defended both the Caldari & Gallente right to be here and celebrate together.
The 'Rokh & Roll' engulfed in fireworks & showdrones!
The organizer of the event, Commander A9 assured that the celebration of the Caldari Prime Battle was a large & filled event, as the schedule shows!
The New Eden Radio took care of the music, taking requests, but also choose music fitting when required as during the Missing Man formation & the Flypast maneuvers. Their DJ's also alerted folks when the next show or event would occur, making sure all attendees were informed & the celebration ran smooth.
Tentative Schedule
*1700: Event Starts
*1800: Missing Man Formation
*1900: First Lightshow
*2000: Flypasts
*2100: Second Lightshow
*2200: Third Lightshow
*2215: Second Flypast
*2300: Fourth Lightshow
*2315: Third Flypast
*0000: DJ Daggaroth's Show Continues
*0015: Last Flypast
The Hyperion of Commander A9 lighted up with fireworks!
During the event, the Gallente Navy was also present, providing security against Provist aggression. They successfully thwarted several attempts by Diana Kim by gunning down her ship before any harm could befall any of the guests.
The Missing Man Formation
Close to 18:00 hours, the music fell silent, and DJ Daggaroth reminded us why we all gathered here in a touching remembrance speech. As he spoke, lasers faded into darkness, launchers fell silent and showdrones docked up.
As he reminded us of the sacrifice the fallen had brought, so we could be here today, celebrating this together, people listened respectfully. In this strangely silent but respectful atmosphere the Missing Man formation flew by on the tones of music specially selected by DJ Daggaroth and Commander A9 for this moment.
As one ship broke formation and flew away, to symbolize the fallen and the gap they leave behind for us to remember the sacrifices of war, all present saluted.
Remember the fallen, for they gave their lives so we could live on....
For a full 5 minutes, there was nothing but the quiet music and capsuleers saluting for the fallen on both sides as the Missing Man Formation flew by. This powerful moment was only broken briefly by a shouting Diana Kim, but the continued salutes and the deafening silence on this provocation speaks volumes for all those who attended.
While this happening was among the shortest of the event, it was also among the most powerful.
The Flypast Maneuvers
Several times during the celebration, people were asked to participate in a flyby of Caldari Prime in low orbit. Both to see the devastation wrought by the battle, but also to honor all those who gave their lives for Caldari Prime and peace for its citizens.
A moment of silence for the devastation wrought by the Caldari Prime Battle
These shimmering stars were the battleships, cruisers and frigates who participated in the flyby fleet. During that flypast, for a moment, people in space and on the ground felt connected, as they honored the same battle, celebrated the same outcome, peace for Caldari Prime.The music 'Bad World' that played during this Formation amplified this feeling.
Making sure the low orbit flyby can be seen from the ground!
The next flypast maneuvers later on the day didn't carry the same strong symbolism as the first one, but they still invoked respect and silence for the fallen, and a will to carry on their legacy as we all flew together over the craters of Caldari Prime. These flypast maneuvers did see an escort of Federation Navy ships as they wanted to assure our safety from Provist strikes.
Returning to high orbit after a flyby, a serene group picture
The Lightshows!
There was also plenty of time for fun times and being awed at the marvellous displays put forth by some capsuleers.
With the usage of fireworks, partylasers and showdrones, great lightshows were created that the audience could enjoy! At regular intervals, lightshow competitions were held in a nearby asteroid field. This allowed for some large scale showoffs from skilled capsuleers!
As people enjoyed and cheered for the wonderful firework explosions and lasershows, the jury had the hard task picking winners during each competition.
In total 4 lightshow competitions were held. All showmodules were allowed, as long as they could not harm anyone or trigger a Concord alert.
23:00 Lightshow winners: 1) Kazza Raholan 2) Charles Surge 3) Death King -) Louis Hippolyte, Christopher West, QuickSwipe & Collier
As noticed, I usually ranked in the top 3, save for the last, were I didn't participate and only displayed a show without competing. The high ranking can be attributed to experience as I have participated in lightshow showoffs before. However, the winners all earned it, by displaying maneuvers & lightskills that were unmatched by others!
The prices won rank from a package of Damage Control Units, to Rokhs, Navy Vexors and even a Plex! At the last competition, everyone who participate won thousands of snowballs to toss at each other!
Note: I failed to take any good pictures of the Lightshow events, they are better viewed in motion rather then a still image. So if you want to have an idea how it looks like, join the next major event organized by Commander A9! You won't regret it!
Conclusion
All in all, it was a very successful anniversary, enjoyed by all participants. Some rogue elements tried to disrupt this event, but they failed, as hardly anyone reacted on their provocations.
New Eden Radio announcements were great and made sure all involved knew what was coming up and what was going on! Their music selection was also great, assuring fitting music for both the fun celebrations as the respectful honorings.
The joint event planetside that unveiled the Caldari Prime Battle monument added something more to this anniversary, as it is rare that planetside folks celebrate along with capsuleers. To know that at some point Mens Reppola, CEO of Ishukone and President Jacus Roden of the Federation looked up to see our ships cross the sky as glimmering stars fills us with pride and recognition.
A fine group image of many of the larger attending ships!
But in the end, everyone who participated enjoyed themselves but also got a glimpse on why the Caldari Prime battle was a defining moment to many who were involved in this conflict. The Dust Merc Denak Kalamari explains how the Caldari Prime battle was a turning point for him: Discovering Humanity
Currently, many festivities are being planned aboard the Arcology to celebrate the historic treaty signed about a year ago between the State and the Federation, recognizing each other's sovereignty in the Luminaire system.
But in the capsuleer community, a much larger event is planned, The Battle of Caldari Prime Anniversary Gathering. This event aims to gather all capsuleers of good will for a great celebration of all the good that happened in the wake of that major battle for the Caldari Homeworld. All those who are able to come, are invited for this event!
Recently there has been some unrest concerning Ishukone's dealings with the Federation, due to their secrecy surrounding all their negotiations. Currently, not enough hard facts are known to make any good conclusion, but be assured that Aurora News Network (ANN) will keep track of this! If any facts come up, you'll see a publishment about it!
Onward to this week's refugee list. With thanks to the Ember capsuleer family and others, quite some refugees & rescuees have found a new home aboard the Arcology. Among these are also the rescuees from the recent Uedama tragedy who are now safe aboard the Arcology Station.
Regular Civilians
-183 Homeless
-1.258 Janitors
-19.476 Tourists (Datafile: Tragedy at Uedama)
-10 Refugees
-4 Scientists
-9 Stranded Pilots
-210 Freed Slaves
-318 Freedom Fighters
-2.125 Marines
-120 Militants
-4 Slavers (Part of the Redemption Program)
Employees for the Nightclub L'Etoile Rouge
-175 Male Exotic Dancers
Councilmembers
-1 Corin Risia
-3 Oura Madusaari (Patients suffering the Oura M. Syndrome)
The Arcology still receives patients with the Oura M. Syndrome, but regrettably, not much progress has been made in developing a better treatment for these people suffering from it.
So far our method of handling these patients remains the same, keep them isolated from each other and under surveillance and they can live a fairly normal life as long as they are not aware of each other.
Anyone who can assist or has experience with handling the Oura M. Syndrome is welcome to share it with us, in order to improve the quality of life for these people!
Uedama is a dangerous system for most transport ships due to two reasons. One, it's a 0.5 security system, meaning Concord takes it's time to arrive after a capital offense is committed. Two, it lies on a crossroad of trade routes to various trade hubs. Combined, these two reasons mean that there's a high risk of pirates and thugs waiting at the gates, praying on defenseless transports carrying expensive goods to raid & plunder.
It's not the first time we report on this dangerous system, as can be seen in this report: 'The Uedama Tragedy' Sadly, this report tells about a similar event...
In the cold dark...
As my blockade-runner 'The Last Dance' entered Uedama, I noticed a freigher wreck nearby. Scans indicated there was still something or someone in the hold.
Upon closer inspection, it turns out one of the unbreached bulkheads of the destroyed freighter holds over 8000 civilians! As I don't know how long it's been drifting in the cold dark of space, a rescue-operation is immediately initiated!
As Concord berates us for 'stealing from someone's property', the first 3000 board our transport rapidly. As I set course for the nearest station, my crew asks the remaining survivors to prepare themselves for a very speedy boarding on our return.
Once docked, the civilians & refugees aboard disembark, along with a part of the crew. Unwilling to risk more lives than necessary, I decide to pick up the last 5000+ survivors with a minimal crew. Once undocked to commence the second part of the rescue, I activate the advanced covert cloak device and engage the warpdrive...
Upon approaching the wreck, the cloak is kept active as not to alert any thugs or pirates in the area as I'm flagged by Concord for 'stealing'. Once close enough to the wreck, the cloak is deactivated and a connection is made. As the crew assist the civilians on coming aboard as quickly as possible, I verify my alignment, making sure I can warp as soon as possible once all are aboard.
An exempt form the rescue-event:
*Captain, all are aboard! You are free to jump!*
*Roger that, engaging warp in 3..*
- Alert! Alert! Hostile ship is targeting us!-
*Dammit, 2 seconds! Go faster!*
-Warning! Hostile ship fired! Shields critical!-
*1 second to go, please hold on just a little longer...*
-Warp drive engaged! Jumping!-
That was close... Got out alive, with a mere 10% of my shields left. Not a professional pirate, else we'd be all dead. Undoubtedly the inertial stabs helped me in preventing the warpdrive being shut down. As my blockade-runner docks at the station, I use the free time to calm the rescuees as much as I can. The screeching sound of gunfire striking the shields did make the survivors panic. Quite understandable after what happened to their freighter-transport...
Once fully docked, a quick survey is held across the rescuees, to check if they're fine and if any are in need of immediate medical attention. As it turns out, they were immigrants coming from Amarr space, seeking a new life in the State. Upon this reveal, they've been offered a place to stay at the Arcology and to get their new lives a good start.
Overjoyed with this proposal on what was a dark day for them, they accept.
Conclusion
In total 8012 civilians (Tourists) were saved from certain death in the cold dark of space! Sadly, it's doubtful they'll be the last...
So to all who read this, I urge you to take precautions when you cross Uedama in a transport ship, either tank it, or have someone gather intel for you before you jump in! Or just not carry enough valuable cargo to make it worthwhile for these thugs & pirates to raid & plunder your ship.
Always remember, Concord does not protect, Concord retaliates!
