Intergalactic Summit

Greetings New Eden,

I would like to thank The Scope Galactic News Network for allowing me to speak on these events. And in the future, you can just call me Fredfredbug4. I don't want to be confused with Amarrian Royalty thank you very much.

While my job at The Scope is temporary, I have managed to work my way out of the preview room and have had the privilege of being called on to deliver my explanation on current events. While I could easily be called Pro-Gallente, I sympathize with the Caldari State and try to help advocate for peace between the two nations, tackling excessive jingoism on both sides of the spectrum.

First we will discuss the escalating conflict on Caldari Prime. At the time of this report, the perpetrators for the destruction of the tower are currently unknown. However, this is clearly a retaliation to the Provist attempts to quell unrest on the planet. This may be seen as counter to the believed to be deceased Brigadier General Rus Tarkata's statement of removing Gallente influence from the planet which were made earlier this morning. It can also be seen as retribution for the numerous Ethnic Gallente killed at checkpoints and firefights between Provist and insurrectionist forces on the planet.

However, it takes a lot more than a day to commence the destruction of such a large building, that is also very well guarded and fortified. This has clearly been in the works for quite some time now. I would have to say that the plot would of had to have been underway for at least a week though it could easily go back to the Caldari forces first landing on their homeworld during the invasion of Luminaire.

Next, it appears that Tibus Heth isn't as insane and deceiving as I thought he was. Sadly, these "roving death squads" are very real. However, his claims of Gallente perpetrators cannot be confirmed at the moment, primarily due to the lack of any identifying markings on the commando's equipment, vehicles, and personnel.

Personally, I don't think things are as black and white as they appear, it is very possible and probable that these turbulent events of ours are all linked in some way. It is simply too coincidental for me to believe that the execution of Black Eagle's troopers, these mysterious Death Squads, and the destruction of the Provist HQ are all independent of each other. They all have to be connected in some way. For these things to suddenly just happen over the course of a few days is way out of line.

I have several possible theories, interpret them as they will. And let me reiterate as part of my contract, they do not represent the opinions of The Scope Galactic News Network. Please note that this is all speculation and nothing can be confirmed.

1. Gallente Conspiracy: Jacus Roden is somehow connected and possibly even ordering these atrocities. It would make sense to target his political rivals, the Black Eagles, and strike fear into their hearts as well as other outspoken Gallente groups and citizens. The bombing of the Provist HQ and the Death Squads are clearly to strike back against the State.

2. Caldari Conspiracy: Tibus Heth, trying to cover the blood trail leading to him after the massacre of Kaalakoita workers at the hands of the Home Guard creates death squads and destroys the Provist HQ in order to direct as much blame towards the Federation as possible. He also could of had the Black Eagles soldiers killed in order to lash out against his favorite Gallente politician, Mentas Blaque. This would not only decrease unrest towards his regime in the State, but also promote strong anti-Gallente feelings.

3. Third party: There is a third party at work orchestrating everything behind the scenes. As these events continue to unfold it becomes clear that the actions of this group or individual (The Broker?) are to promote aggression and possible full warfare between the Caldari State and the Gallente Federation.

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4. "It is exactly what it looks like and you are just being an idiot Fred" : Perhaps it is simple increasing Gallente unrest towards their own government and the State. I personally don't see how these individual incidents are not connected, though I do tend to over analyze things. Hopefully my possible explanations won't be dismissed as the fantasies of a booster addict.


As a closing statement, I hope the Gallente Federation and Caldari State and their respective governments and citizens work out a peaceful resolution to internal conflicts and conflict against each other. To my fellow Federal citizens, we must let our values of peace, individualism, and Democracy triumph through these tribulations. No matter what we are accused of doing, whether it be true or false, we must show New Eden that we are not war hungry blood drinkers that seek to eradicate an entire nation and it's people. We must give them a reason to believe we are not responsible for the atrocities taking place.

As for the people of the State that I have ties to and adore, I hope that you find change for the better and that an era of peace and prosperity will come from this chaos.

Unlikely, considering Heth has been openly employing the Templis Dragonaurs recently.

If the Federation is responsible for such atrocities, we will most likely conduct investigations and trials within our own country. However, I am sure the Federal Government would be willing to negotiate the turn over of these terrorist and murderers once apprehended.

If you are hoping for reparations however, I don't believe you will get very far in your demands. If it is confirmed that these acts were committed by groups that are not directly affiliated with any entity within the Federal Government then we don't owe you anything but our condolences.

The Scope Galactic News Network would like to apologize to all our viewers for the sudden break in of a druken Militaman on station leave.

I couldn't agree with you more. I personally believe this theory more than the others, though this could be my individual bias.

Heth being responsible is one of several likely theories. President Roden or some other branch of the Federal Government is just as likely to be responsible. Whether or not I don't think the Federation Government being responsible will happen, or whether or not I hope that isn't the case is a little debate I am having with myself.

If things continue the way they are going, there will be no need for death squads, imaginary or not, Gallente or otherwise. Holding onto Home is the only thing that has kept the CPD in power for the last five years - if it is lost, taking it back will keep Heth and his successors in power forever.

Forever.

And whatever happens to Home in the process of losing it will become the new defacto standard for the war, going forward.

I cannot articulate my concerns sufficiently.

Or several someones. Emergent crowd behavior is more likely than a single string-pulling puppet. Nonetheless, this is all troubling.

Excellent news on the bombing of their headquarters. Dear Rus Kartaka, the situation was so under control you've been crushed to death by thousands of tons of concrete, metal and glass . Tsk, Tsk... how tragic. I hope the Resistance continues its successful campaign against the opressors and wish them good luck on future operations.

Let's fight on, brothers and sisters.

No terrorism here I'm afraid. It was a successful attack at a military building and personnel. This wasn't the work of terrorists, this was the work of freedom fighters fighting for their homes and families. it was an at of insurgency.

If this had happened years ago before the planet was taken hostage and the building was a mere embassy then the terrorism label would apply.

The headquarters of the occupational forces was filled with enemy combatants, had strategic military value and was a juicy target.