Intergalactic Summit

Following repeated SOS calls from a ground facility on Vellaine 3, capsuleer elements loyal to the State, as well as third-party elements aligned with CONCORD led by Grideris reported to the system and attempted to make contact. The transmissions originated on the Commcode of one Koraski Hakatain (No, he's not a relative of mine as far as I know) of Intara Directive Action, the ground mercenary arm of the Intara family.

From the transmissions, it became clear that the ground forces claimed to have been hit by CPD forces, resulting in casualties and the destruction of their facility. They received evacuation and orbital support from Guristas forces led by Ohminen Sin. I personally offered Mr. Hakatain corporate asylum as a "middle ground" option. My offer was turned down.

The Guristas force was engaged in low orbit, resulting in the destruction of three hostile Rattlesnake-class battleships. Ms. Sin piloted a Rhea-class jump freighter and did not acquire a suspect flag and thus was not engaged by any present force. She was successful in extracting the ground forces and departing for parts unknown. The remaining four Rattlesnakes disengaged and were pursued to the Nalvula system, where the pursuit halted in the face of overwhelming hostile capsuleer presence. The loyalist fleet then disbanded.

At this time, the destination of the jump freighter is unknown, but it is believed to have escaped unharmed, along with all the Intara personnel.

UPDATE: the freighter flown by Ohminen Sin was broadcasting the ident: "[ISH] 03347-XLFRG011". This appears to be a stolen Ishukone vehicle, explaining the absence of a suspect flag during the operation. There is no indication at this time that the Ishukone corporation are anything other than the victims of grand theft starship.

The Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive is preparing a large aid package for delivery to affected areas.

More information to come.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who get sick and tired of hearing about pirates getting away with their deeds. 3 battleships lost, but the freighter with the objective was able to escape with ease.

How very convenient. I look forward to more news regarding tihs incident and hearing how it will be dealth with, if that is even possible.

Unfortunately whilst we were able to secure local superiority over the Gurista fleet, it came at the cost of allowing the Freighter to escape. I assure you that the freighter was pursued to the utmost - sadly they had prepared their escape route and secured hostile capsuleer support.

Well done to the Guristas and allied forces, some of my alliancemates among them.

Anything to annoy the State's leadership is just fine by me.

Indeed. I'm not familiar with the Intara family or IDA. What conflict did they have with the Caldari Providence Directorate? Why did the Guristas intervene to evacuate them?

Yet there are still questions that need to be answered. Was it a purge or those "soldier" rebelled or committed treason before the State attacked them.

And yes, that Rhea was stolen:

I would like to point out that the circumstance of Guristas intervention alone warrants the actions that have been taken, as it is prudent to assume that there were existing ties between the Intara family and Guristas elements prior to this situation.

We all should remain vigilant and keep our eyes open for more covert Guristas influences to report any suspicions to the authorities as it is appropriate. As such I applaud the intervention of the CPD and assisting Caldari Navy forces remaining convinced that this will be another step to keep our compatriots safe from dissidents, instigators and worse.

I see. Attack these people, then when they defend themselves "See? They were traitors all along!"

I would say the involvement of a known criminal organization hostile to State interests assisting the Intara Directive Action displays an act of prior collaboration or collusion with the Gurista made not out of any humanitarian or altruistic instincts. If the CPD conducted actions against the Intara Directive Action (A mercenary, armed unit, not a civilian or unarmed organization) then they would have no doubt done so on actionable intelligence and the actions of the Gurista on the behalf of Intara Directive Action appears to allude to just what that intelligence might have been.

I'm certain there will no doubt be further attempts to spin this event into what it is not by State detractors, given the lack of available information, but what appears to be forgotten is that no government provides all information to the public when matters of internal or national security are involved.

I'm also uncertain how seeking to hold the State to the standards of the Federation will actually proselytize citizens towards it. Should we all create protest placards now and hold a picket in Villore?

Addendum:

I do however found amusement in a situation in which the Intara Directive Action, a PMC regarded as nothing more than venal sell-swords and corporate cut-throats become heroic unarmed civilians standing against repression; The Gurista Cartel which for decades has preyed upon the people of the State with violence, extortion, and worse are now altruistic humanitarians; and the howls of affected Gallenteans are heard across the stars in support of an oppressed people who in truth regard them either with indifference or as enemies.

All this because of the involvement of the Caldari Providence Directorate acting in the defence of the State and its people?

Or is the need to apply negative propaganda and spin to this matter by detractors so great even if it means one looks like a fool?