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The Direct Support Initiative starting up
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DutchGunner
Circle of Abyss
Wicked Angels.
#1 - 2013-09-30 17:51:32 UTC
Greetings my fellow capsuleers and others with access to the IGS.


It is with some pride that I wish to announce that starting on October 1st, the Direct Support Initiative, or DIRSI in short, will be operational. The corporation will be aligned towards CONCORD and has the following long term missions:


  • To assist capsuleers who have recently graduated into finding their way within our Universe. Much has changed since the day that I graduated and council and assistance is always needed for those who have only just recently joined us.

  • To provide assistance in intergalactic events. This can go from humanitarian aid in case of disasters, accidents or conflict to more military based roles

  • To fight the current Sansha Incursions and find a way to prevent them from happening

  • To remain neutral within Intergalactic politics and prevent one faction of gaining a advantage large enough to be able to conquer the other factions.

  • To become an recognized and accepted capsuleer run organization that supports CONCORD



The more short term goals are:


  • Doubling the current corporate funds from 250 million ISK to 500 million ISK before the end of the current year

  • To get a stock of aid supplies before the end of the current year, consisting of:
    • - 50,000 units of Construction Blocks
    - 50,000 units of Electronic Parts
    - 50,000 units of Hydrogen Batteries
    - 50,000 units of Manufacturing Tools
    - 50,000 units of Soil
    - 50,000 units of Antibiotics
    - 50,000 units of Dairy Product
    - 50,000 units of Frozen Food
    - 50,000 units of Frozen Plant Seeds
    - 50,000 units of Wheat

  • Have an active roster of at least 10 capsuleers before the end of the current year



Should there be any questions or comments, feel free to either leave them here or contact me in person.

DutchGunner
CEO of Direct Support Initiative and CONCORD Loyalist
Lyn Farel
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#2 - 2013-09-30 18:43:09 UTC
My best wishes.
Andrea Okazon
Laurentson INC
#3 - 2013-09-30 19:26:59 UTC
I'm happy to help with the supply of trade goods, I'll let you know when I have a worthwhile amount to send over.
DutchGunner
Circle of Abyss
Wicked Angels.
#4 - 2013-09-30 19:48:00 UTC
Thank you in advance for your support. I'm certain that they will be most appreciated once they are given to those in need of them.
Eran Mintor
Metropolis Commercial Consortium
#5 - 2013-09-30 19:57:35 UTC
Sounds like a good idea and worth-while organization. However the CONCORD affiliation always worries me a bit. Best wishes with your other points though.

-Eran
Silas Vitalia
Doomheim
#6 - 2013-09-30 20:46:47 UTC
CONCORD already has the governments of the four empires genuflecting to their machinations, I'm sure they won't mind another capsuleer organization bowing as well.

Sabik now, Sabik forever
Rodj Blake
PIE Inc.
Khimi Harar
#7 - 2013-09-30 20:59:48 UTC
There's not enough humanitarianism in the cluster, so I hope that this new endeavour is successful.

Dolce et decorum est pro Imperium mori
DutchGunner
Circle of Abyss
Wicked Angels.
#8 - 2013-09-30 21:13:59 UTC
I agree that there is a serious lack in humanitarian support that is present, especially from us capsuleers. Hence the focus on support for those in need.

The affiliation with CONCORD seems like a valid choice as there is also a military side of support that can be offered. This strikes me as something that the Sisters of Eve are unlikely to be approve.
Pieter Tuulinen
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#9 - 2013-09-30 22:33:56 UTC
I'm glad to see that someone is trying to weld together support, however, I should advise you that if your organisation deploys in support of Federation forces against the State the excuse that you were 'supporting Concord' will not prevent there from being long term repercussions.

For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.
DutchGunner
Circle of Abyss
Wicked Angels.
#10 - 2013-09-30 22:55:36 UTC
Mister Tuulinen,

as stated in the long term missions, DIRSI will remain neutral in intergalactic politics. Should we deploy humanitarian aid, it will be for those who are in need of it. Being Caldari, Gallente, Amarr or Minmatar will make no difference nor will any war zone be. But if you must insist on taking a more aggressive stance, any and all humanitarian aid into the war zones will be announced ahead of time and a full scan and check of materials will be allowed and provide for all worried parties before it is being delivered.

It saddens me to see the aggressive nature once again prevail over the humanitarian side.
Constantin Baracca
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#11 - 2013-09-30 23:22:16 UTC
While my affiliation with the Theology Council will probably preclude me from participating directly, I am willing and able to operate in a humanitarian context on behalf of the Theology Council itself, in the interest of the Pax Amarria.

Drop me a line if you need anything I can assist you with.

"What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?"

-Matthew 16:26
Pieter Tuulinen
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#12 - 2013-10-01 00:37:23 UTC
DutchGunner wrote:
Mister Tuulinen,

as stated in the long term missions, DIRSI will remain neutral in intergalactic politics. Should we deploy humanitarian aid, it will be for those who are in need of it. Being Caldari, Gallente, Amarr or Minmatar will make no difference nor will any war zone be. But if you must insist on taking a more aggressive stance, any and all humanitarian aid into the war zones will be announced ahead of time and a full scan and check of materials will be allowed and provide for all worried parties before it is being delivered.

It saddens me to see the aggressive nature once again prevail over the humanitarian side.


Sorry pilot, It's just that FCORD left a bad taste in my mouth with their constant habit of recruiting any half-blind spacehound they can find, promising them fortune and glory and turning up to the opening of an envelope if it meant that they could shoot at Caldari assets.

If you're focusing STRICTLY on humanitarian aid, then I welcome your presence in the warzone. I was simply pointing out that you shouldn't imagine you could turn up to a developing crisis, claim neutrality, shoot State assets and then imagine that everyone would forget about it.

For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.
Evi Polevhia
Phoenix Naval Operations
Phoenix Naval Systems
#13 - 2013-10-01 02:43:37 UTC
Andrea Okazon wrote:
I'm happy to help with the supply of trade goods, I'll let you know when I have a worthwhile amount to send over.


Someone in your corp supporting a Pro-CONCORD, Anti-Nation organization? How do you rationalize this in your head, I wonder...
DutchGunner
Circle of Abyss
Wicked Angels.
#14 - 2013-10-01 05:26:40 UTC
Mister Tuulinen,

If you would like to have a more clear view on DIRSI stand, I'll send you the additional information, including example situations and the actions that will and will not be taken.




Miss Polevhia,

DIRSI is not a Anti-Nation organization. DIRSI does oppose the current Sansha Incursions as it is considered an attempt to conquer the other factions while having a major technological advantage.
Evi Polevhia
Phoenix Naval Operations
Phoenix Naval Systems
#15 - 2013-10-01 14:26:20 UTC
DutchGunner wrote:

Miss Polevhia,

DIRSI is not a Anti-Nation organization. DIRSI does oppose the current Sansha Incursions as it is considered an attempt to conquer the other factions while having a major technological advantage.


So you're not Anti-Nation, you'll just fire on them and oppose every action they take while supporting CONCORD and the four Empires, groups that have attempted to wipe out Nation. Do I have that right?
Pieter Tuulinen
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#16 - 2013-10-01 14:40:51 UTC
DutchGunner wrote:
Mister Tuulinen,

If you would like to have a more clear view on DIRSI stand, I'll send you the additional information, including example situations and the actions that will and will not be taken.


I would appreciate any information you have time to send.

For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.
Scherezad
Revenent Defence Corperation
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
#17 - 2013-10-01 15:01:25 UTC
Evi Polevhia wrote:
DutchGunner wrote:

Miss Polevhia,

DIRSI is not a Anti-Nation organization. DIRSI does oppose the current Sansha Incursions as it is considered an attempt to conquer the other factions while having a major technological advantage.


So you're not Anti-Nation, you'll just fire on them and oppose every action they take while supporting CONCORD and the four Empires, groups that have attempted to wipe out Nation. Do I have that right?


If I may, ma'am. It seems that DIRSI's policy will be to act against any attacks between major political groups - they are a statist organization. It doesn't appear that they have interest in pursuing Nation onto its own territory, and would be opposed to such an action. So I think that the right statement would be, "will fire on Nation and oppose any aggressive foreign policy."

We (The Caldari) have been told time and again that we must learn to forgive the Federation and look to the future instead of looking to the past; this while the Federation has acted against us within recent history. Perhaps we aren't the only ones who could make use of this suggestion.

Bright stars and clear horizons, ma'am.
Evi Polevhia
Phoenix Naval Operations
Phoenix Naval Systems
#18 - 2013-10-01 15:35:49 UTC  |  Edited by: Evi Polevhia
Scherezad wrote:

If I may, ma'am. It seems that DIRSI's policy will be to act against any attacks between major political groups


I will believe it when I see them attempting to stop Militia's from fighting. Until then, Nation was the only group they singled out in their opening post. We're not the only people at war here. And if I recall correctly, Milita's have been fighting with each other for longer than Nation's Upliftings have been taking place.
Sorjat
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2013-10-01 16:04:37 UTC
Interesting post pilot, I'm wondering if DIRSI is affiliated with the Angel Project run by Captain Sindel Pellion? Perhaps you should get acquainted to better divide limited resources and I sinecerely wish you both well in that endeavour. This universe is hostile to new pilots and becoming more so.

A political question for you since you stated in one of your responses that you are prepared for various scenarios... I have heard rumours, signs, portents... almost like an iminent doom approaching. It has a name, a vulgar one called:

The Rise of the Capsuleers.

Practically speaking the vast power of the Capsuleers turning to dominate the old empires. Their research into Jovian technology and their vast armadas will come crashing into CONCORD space and neither CONCORD nor the combinded Naval forces of the old empires will be able to stand in their way. Being a capsuleer yourself it puts you in an awkward spot... where does DIRSI stand in that scenario?

And when that doom comes, and it will... I'm sure many capsuleers will have torn loyalties and others less so... Many a pilot and their ships will be torn to shreds supporting the various factions. It does however, raise a few key issues that need to address current policies.

Firstly, is the prohibition on Capsuleers having capital class warships in Empire space. The only thing that will stop an armada of thousands of capital ships is another armada of capital ships. If defending the principles of CONCORD are at stake, surely this rule will have to be relaxed.

The second issue also central to this debate although rarely stated bluntly. If player empires can control empire space shouldn't the opposite be also true? CONCORD is strictly limited to very specific systems in which it can operate. Do you support the expansion of CONCORD outside of current areas that could be used to invade CONCORD space?

This last question is probably more metaphysical than practical as invading capsuleer space would be suicidal and doing so could only happen if all the old empires combine forces. Not very likely. Also, another rumour abounds that the Capsuleers are unlocking the secrets of the gate technologies and will shortly make them themselves... rendering any discussion of 'border areas' mute.

While perhaps going beyond the original intent of your missive, you did invite commentary and I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.

Insanity is not hubris, not pride; it is inflation of the ego to its ultimate - confusion between him who worships and that which is worshipped. Man has not eaten God; God has eaten man.

-- PKD
DutchGunner
Circle of Abyss
Wicked Angels.
#20 - 2013-10-01 16:07:07 UTC
Thank you for putting it that clearly miss Polevhia.

DIRSI has no desire or wish to pursue any faction within its own territory. That would beat the entire point of wishing to remain neutral within intergalactic politics. I am aware of the difficulty of the missions of DIRSI, but that does not make them any less worthwhile to pursue and strive for.

As for the Militia's that have been fighting each other, those are part of intergalactic politics. As long as they are 'balanced' regarding the level and type of technology that all sides have at their disposal, no action will be taken by DIRSI. DIRSI opposes the fact that this suffering and unneeded bloodshed and violence continues. However it would seem that this was the only option at the time to prevent all open war between the Empires. DIRSI would see it end rather today then tomorrow but knows it will not be able to make this happen on its own. Instead it will pursue humanitarian aid for those caught in the conflict.

Regarding the argument raised regarding history, just looking at the past will always give one group a reason to actively seek out retribution for some grievance from the past and thus create a new grievance for another group.
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