Intergalactic Summit

Greetings fellow capsuleers,

For those that are unaware of the latest update regarding the Drifter threat, The Scope today published a recording revealing a sizable Drifter fleet amassing in an unknown part of space.

In response to the release of this recording, the DED has detained several Scope employees, including Gaunia Octeyncaere, Production Manager for The Scope and Lina Ambre, Correspondant for The Scope for questioning under Section 6 of the Interstellar Corporate Espionage Act. The DED statement can be found here

This petition is for the official release of both parties along with the demand that the DED release all known information regarding and related to the Drifters to the general population so that we may use whatever time is left to prepare for any possible conflicts with them.

Both CONCORD, the DED and the four empires have displayed gross neglect for the safety of its citizens by withholding crucial information regarding this threat. The drifters have slowly been scanning our ships, stations and defenses. They have shown considerable offensive power and now we learn that they have amassed a sizable fleet. There is now little doubt that a major conflict will happen soon and it is now time that we capsuleers begin preparations to ensure our survival.

Edit: Although stated in the DED report, i believe it is critical to mention here that The Scope was acting under the CONCORD Freedom of Press legislation, part of the Yulai convention and the DED had no legal authority to intervene in this instance. Thanks to Mr. Borkstar for reminding me to include this here.

Update 1: DED Official response from Arve Vesren
Update 2: Article released confirming the DED are continuing to ignore reason
Update 3: The DED has released The Scope employees. You can read their update here. Further more i have released a response on my thoughts regarding these events here. I continue to encourage community discussion.

Signed.
I would also like to point out that this is a violation of the Yulai convention to arrest Scope employees, they are simply doing their job, not any form of espionage.

I'm clueless about the law here, but if they're being detained for questioning, there should be some kinda cause. Let's have a charge of some clear break with the espionage act in question to show this isn't just some strongarm tactic.

Let's put it on the table, DED.

Signed.

It is time to stand up for ourselves as Capsuleers. The empires can't help us now.

PRAISE PHIL

It is clear that DED is hiding something from us thus putting everyone's life at risk. Their motivation for this coverup is still unknown, but I suspect that they are afraid to lose power. I hope we get to the buttom of this before it is too late.

I had the honour of speaking with Ms. Ambre before the Autopsy broadcast. She is a hardworking journalist and she, along with the rest of the SCOPE, just want important news to be accesable for everyone. She is not a criminal. The people behind this coverup are.

Signed.

The DED report states clearly that 'Since the footage remains the property of Eifyr & Co, the Directive Enforcement Department were only in a position to advise on the potential implications of its release through improper channels.'
If they were in a position to prevent the release of this footage they would have done so. As far as i can see it, there is no legal precedence here that would enable the DED to legally hold these people without charge. They can conduct all the investigations they want, but until concrete evidence is found that supports their assertion that the ' Interstellar Corporate Espionage Act YC36' was breached, what they are doing now is shutting down freedom of speech.

Not signed.
Damn gallenteans must learn where their place is.

I am happy that their "freedom" won't save their arrogant *beep*.

Signed.

As one so devoted to the security of The State, i am disappointed you cannot see the bigger picture here. If the Drifters are not dealt with there will be no State to defend. I would personally consider any citizen who does not support a cause pivotal to The States survival to be a traitor. Barring that, if the Drifters wipe us out first, it would take away all your future chances to terrorize the Gallente. Can we really have that?

Signed.

The Truth must be known.