Intergalactic Summit

*The GalNet News icon resolves into a view of the exterior of the Corvidae Club; Evelyn Meiyi steps into frame on the Club's steps*

Good day, New Eden.

Approximately one hour ago, mercenaries under the command of one Sara Sirlanka attempted to storm the Corvidae Club and abduct several of the staff.

The victims of this....unfortunate incident placed themselves before the guns to protect the officers and employees of the Club, and my own life. Distressingly, rather than resolve the issue peacefully, Ms. Sirlanka ordered her mercenaries to open fire on the unarmed staff members and armed security guards, all of whom were killed in the ensuing firefight.

When confronted with a heavily-armed invading force, my security officers conducted themselves with the dignity and honor one would expect of such brave men and women. Sympathies are extended to their families, and Meiyi Family Holdings pledges its support during this difficult time.

The Corvidae Club will be closing temporarily for repairs, which are expected to be complete within the next twenty-four to fortyy-eight hours.

Our Media Relations team will be happy to answer any questions.

Thank you.

*Evelyn turns and walks into the Club without looking back or acknowledging the reporters' hastily-shouted questions; the broadcast then returns to the GalNet's regular news coverage*

Terrorism like that helps no one, miss Sirlanka, and just makes the whole Republic look bad. There is nothing noble in killing slaves just because you believe that death is better than servitude.

Agreed. While you personally may choose to make the choice that you would rather die on your feet, then live on your knees, you cannot assume everyone will agree with that, or you, simply because they are minmatar. Kernher is a perfect example of this. When you kill slaves and declare victory for 'freeing' them, you make yourself no better then the people you claim to be fighting, and in some ways worse. You do neither the Republic nor the tribes any favours, and should be ashamed of your conduct.

Living on your knees is no way to live at all. They have been freed from their shackles and that is all that matters. And it is a victory no matter what people say, I never did claim if I was doing it for the Tribes.

And indeed they have been freed. Praise to the Lord, He smiles on you.

Cripes! You're quite stupid aren't you?

My condolences go to the families of those lost in such a stupid fight, and for such foolish reasons. The murder of civilians is always intolerable.

After careful consideration of Ms. Sirlanka's statements, I would pose a question:
Suppose that I have a industrial ship, filled with say, fifteen thousand slaves. I will offer you two choices, those slaves may be returned to the Empire for processing, or I could push the self destruct button and kill them all. Which would you prefer?

And I am aware that Miss Nefaris did something similar with a freighter. I cannot fly a freighter and destructing a carrier is just stupid, under all circumstances. So a Badger will have to do.

Self destruct if I could not get to your first.

No, I am not with the EoM.