Intergalactic Summit

She did not call you an imbecile. Relax.

If the Empire invades, we will deal with it as we always have. I have to wonder if this is merely wishful thinking on your part though, as so far I have seen no evidence that the Empire is preparing anything of the sort.

I grew up on a small Ishukone run colony and while we were required to learn the laws of Ishukone and The Watch it has been a number of years and I can honestly say I am unfamiliar with the military practices of Caldari Constructions and Kaalakiota so it very well may be that such a mandatory conscription is legal within the boundaries of those Megacorporations. I was also unaware that Heth-Haan was the CEO of Caldari Constructions. That being said, even the CEO of a company must answer to his or her shareholders, board of directors, and the CEP. Before I say anything further and more than likely make a fool out of myself I think that we should all wait for an OFFICIAL release from the CEP as to the legalities and actions that are to be taken, be those actions in favor or against the actions of Heth-Haan is for men and women wiser than I to decide. I will follow the direction the CEP declares and the will of Reppola-Haan.

For now, I will stay in the designated system to protect interests of the State, her citizens and the Executor, until I will be required elsewhere for military operation, or will be relieved from duty by superior officer.

Why can the Navy's legitimacy not be questioned? There are numerous examples of coup d'etats by military units against civil governments. I specifically asked this and was informed that the Navy were under signed, sealed orders from the CEP to take the action last night.

I emphasise the fact that orders were sealed. To be just, the State must announce that Tibus Heth is a criminal and/or enemy of the State and that the Navy are under instructions to take him and his followers into custody. To do otherwise risks accusations of the actions being illegal.

Over 12 hours after the event I have still seen no sign from the CEP that Tibus Heth has been removed as Executor and that he is declared an enemy or traitor or whatever term you will. Until such an announcement, Heth's supporters (of which I am NOT one) are within their rights to continue to see Tibus Heth as the legitimate Executor and thus to call into question actions taken against him. That is a position that must be clarified immediately.

I was handed fleet command last night when I jumped into system, and intend to re-form that fleet this evening at 17:30. CEP loyalists only, please, and with all due respect to our foreign friends I must request that this matter be left squarely in Caldari hands. The presence especially of Gallentean and Intaki pilots, while their concern is appreciated, is liable to increase the volatility of the situation. If you do show up in support of the CEP however your aid will not be refused - this is purely a courtesy request. In any case, with the Provist retoric making references to "re-taking Caldari Prime", you may wish to support the Federation's Tripwire units in Algogille.

Fleet operating policy will be the defence and support of the Caldari Navy. Their orders will be our orders. With current reports indicating that the CPD forces may have commandeered capital assets, we request that pilots who wish to join in fit for capital hunting. That means DPS, high speed, small sig radius and energy neutralisers. These being Caldari vessels, EM and thermal damage are advisable. Armageddon class battleships will be especially useful.

Remember that under CONCORD law, remote support of a pilot who is under a limited engagement results in a suspect flag for the supporting vessel. Remote repair and cap transfer vessels should be aware that their destruction at the hands of predatory third parties is likely, and fit accordingly. I recommend a minimum-complement volunteer crew only.

I hope that it does not come to violence. But we will place our trust in the professionalism of the Caldari Navy and the leadership of the CEP, and follow their orders as they are given.

For the State.
-Hakatain.

I note that the CEP has now issued a statement denouncing the actions taken by Tibus Heth and declaring his actions to be an act of terrorism against the Caldari State.

I welcome this announcement and it allows for support of the Caldari Navy in countering this threat to the State. I still hope that the situation can be resolved peacefully without recourse to conflict. Any such conflict will I hope seek to limit any potential bloodshed.

The beginning of the end, then. The end of Heth's reign is finally within reach, and all of us will be better off for it.

Good hunting Verin. Clean your own damned house and let us know when it's done.

Maybe then when it's over some manner of sense can return to State leadership circles and there is a real chance for a peace agreement in a few years. Beats endless warfare.

It's nice to see the CEP have openly declared the situation. Now we wait to see how it unfolds.

The theft of naval assets by an unauthorized party - terrorism
The planned invasion of a foreign power in violation of the Yulai treaty - terrorism
The hijacking of a station's security systems - terrorism
Annexing several decks of said station and welding shut the doors - terrorism

The State has more than one enemy, Kim. And one of them lurks in Haatomo tonight.

And this may seem an alien concept, but merely being somebody's enemy is not an obstacle to respecting them, nor is it a reason to slaughter them. The Federation absolutely are the State's enemies - we're at war with them after all - but the relationship is a strange one, fuelled in some part by mutual respect.

We're only bitter enemies if we choose to be, and on this matter the Provists have chosen they wish to be myopic black-and-white thinkers who think that the only emotion to feel for an enemy is hatred. I'm proud of my people that most of us are able to have a more nuanced dynamic with them. We can be enemies without descending into murderous loathing.

Heth and the CPD have chosen murderous loathing, and their reckless aggression could cost the State dearly. They are terrorists, and enemies of the real Caldari authority, and they will either surrender, or be stopped. Either way, I very much hope that Haatomo is the end of it.

Kim.

I am eagerly awaiting your reaction to this world of ours that everyone else live in when Heth is dead and gone and people move on.

As for your little rant about terrorism, considering how your wonderful State treated the peoples of Placid and other areas you occupied for months, you may as well call your wonderful soldiers and their actions as such. Not a single man woman or child in your State has any right to complain about what happen to them in this war at this point.

Pretty much one of the reasons why it would be very wise to end it as soon as possible.

It would also be fun to know what you will possibly do once this happens. What will you do Kim, when Heth is gone and the war is over?

Somehow I think the following actions you make may be named by a single, simple word, given your history.