Intergalactic Summit

I would like to take this oppurtunity to thank those pilots who have over the past 12-24 hours rescued 324 slaves, 5 slavers and their hounds. For security reasons, they have asked to remain anonymous. With the subversive organization Disciples of Ston openly operating in the Caldari-Amarr border area, I can understand their reluctance to be publically identified.

With the recent admission by Ston that many of the 'liberated' slaves are being placed into the ranks of the Minmatar militia, combined with their practice of posting the names of slavers on their publilc 'wall of shame' has made these philanthropic holders nervous about becoming targets of these militants.

While Stron and his followers express peacefull intentions, I find it troublesome that so many of their re-educated are 'choosing' to enlist in the militia. My question is what exactly are they teaching these individuals? How many Minmatar children are they training to become blood-thirsty murderers before releasing them into the universe to pursue careers as mercenaries and pirates?

The cowardice and two-faced nature of Stron to espuse peace while seemingly training former slaves into militants is apalling. Perhaps they should place themselves on their wall of shame...

We are teaching our people that they are Matari -- not a toy, or a lamp, or some Amarrian holder's pet. We're showing them what you don't want them to see: a life without you.

We are not your property.

It's time you accepted that.

Just to point out, his name is Ston. Not Stron.

Ran'shad, as you can see, sir, this will be an uphill climb for your endeavor. Most of us are not trusting of an individual on his word alone, and the Minmatar will likely never until they know it is out of the possession of the Empire and its agents. Given the nature of slavery and its image in New Eden, you are relying on the generosity of freelance mercenaries and those who follow your own belief system. Is there any guarantee that you can provide that these people will not be resold into the market and this isn't simply a clever marketing scheme to generate a free revenue stream at the expense of gullible samaritans?

Furthermore, given the veracity of the topic of slavery, have you considered the risk you are placing on behalf of yourself, your crew, and your loved ones, and does your humanitarian spirit feel this an appropriate risk to ensure the safety and well being of your fellow men?

Thank you,
Nola J Doyle

Oh dear. You think Doctor Doyle is concerned with the authorities?

The question was intended neither as a threat nor a display of genuine concern; I was simply curious if you had considered the ramifications of making yourself a target for Minmatar 'freedom' fighters beyond the health and well-being of your clones.

As for authority, my security status with CONCORD remains agreeable to them for the present. It appears bureaucracy has an advantage after all.

ND17

I will leave the political posturing to you, since you seem to want to entice further conflict between the Empire and your so-called republic. However I have rescued many Matari with the Amarian Navy, border guard and even Concord holding station a few km away as I did so.

There is no question of my ownership over my holdings, the majority have been with my family for several generations, removing any doubt. As for the matter of how they are treated, I can assure you that my property are treated well. Given the neccesities of life, cared for when they are sick, young or elderly. I ensure that families are kept together and that vitoc use is only used for fleet personnel. I have even taken the extra ordinary step of having two of my servants turned into capsuleers to further increase their value to my family and our concerns.

Normally I would agree, however they realize that should they sin and turn their backs on me and the gift of immortality I have bestowed on them, then their families would be held to account for their actions. That is the other benefit of keeping families together in service.

I am afraid you misunderstand, they are not hostages. My two capsuleer servants realize that in the eyes of God they have been given a gift, and that for the sake of the souls of their family they are wise to honor and obey the one who bestowed the gift upon them. Truthfully, these individuals are closer to trusted employees, as they have realized the true place of their people and are thankful for the blessings that God has given them through the teachings of our priests. Perhaps I shall ask them to speak publically, should they so choose.