Intergalactic Summit

Some news for you all.

And for those who were engaging in ridiculous conspiracy theories, hey! Look! It's Lina Ambre publishing an article.

That's, uh, certainly a lesser charge than I would've imagined. Still, I think it's mostly an excuse to dig very deeply indeed into Eifyr & Co.'s dealings.

Edit: on further thought, carrot and stick. CONCORD wishes to have Eifyr & Co. cooperate with the investigation, and so are using the interstellar security charge as a stick, while the negligence charge is a carrot.

It's possible.

I'm more curious about the negligence charge. If Eifyr sent Tukoss into the unidentified system, it would mean they had access to the technology to reach that system and that Eifyr gave this technology to Tukoss. On the other hand, Tukoss was a capsuleer. He should have had a clone contract. If he died, he would have been cloned.

So. The fact that he is apparently dead would mean someone intentionally deactivated the means by which Mr. Tukoss would have survived the destruction of his ship. Or it could mean Tukoss is still alive, and Eifyr is attempting to hide that fact by claiming he died, taking the negligence charge in return for not providing full information to authorities.

For those wondering about why CONCORD is taking the lead in this investigation, that right there is your smoking gun. This opens up an interesting possibility; is Eifyr hiding more? It's obvious by this chain of reasoning that they are. The question is what is it? Negligence by allowing Tukoss to die, or putting the Cluster at risk to further their own ends?

And that's just it, isn't it? Why is CONCORD leading an investigation that should have been run by the Republic?

Priano-haani, I'll leave you to reflect on what the response would be if Concord decided that an employee of Lai Dai or Ishukone had acted contrary to the interests of "Interstellar Security" while following a directive of those corporations.

I'd remind you that some of us are equally happy that Admiral Yanala both did NOT fire on Caldari Prime and DID fire on DED personnel attempting to interfere in State business.

Tuulinen-haan; in that situation, I would question Lai Dai or Ishukone, and I would consider this a failure of judgment on their part warranting due reward. This would not be merited if, say, Eifyr & Co. (or, for analogy's sake, Ishukone, Hyasyoda, or any of the Eight) had divulged this broadcast upon the appearance of the Vigilant Tyrannos in known space. Indeed, if they had done that via channels with a request that it remain confidential, I suspect Eifyr & Co. would not be facing the current inquiry.

We both know that duty takes many forms; while duty to all is not so immediate and concrete a duty as that to corporation, or the immediate and most pressing duty to kirjuun, it must still be something tended to. I know this sounds terribly impractical.

Oh, also, Mokk: appeal to fear is the logical fallacy that I was searching for earlier. Enjoy!

Pilot Mokk,

Claiming CONCORD is an authority you do not recognize is beside the point. Your view about this being a proverbial "slippery slope" cannot be proven except for the passage of time, and is therefore a distraction. You have a belief that this is a Republic matter. What is your basis for this assertion? All of the evidence that I see points to CONCORD's legitimate grounds for investigation.

Prove to me that this is a Republic matter that should be handled by the Republic, and I will gladly accept your point. It most likely won't change CONCORD's view. I also have not seen anything in the news about the Republic claiming CONCORD is overstepping their authority.

Aside from your own theory making, is there any logical basis for believing that CONCORD is doing anything other than what it is legitimately within it's rights to do?

Given my current associations, it may seem to you that my stance is self-serving. But I've been critical of CONCORD long before I became an Angel.

CONCORD is supposed to be an arbiter between the governments, not an authority over them. So a Matari corporation's wrongdoings should be handled by the Republic. CONCORD should only be able to apprehend and extradite, not be sole authority in any arena, especially Interstellar Law. Once CONCORD Law supersedes governmental law, that government ceases to have any real authority. I can commit a crime, throw a pile of ISK at CONCORD and be absolved of all wrongdoing in the eyes of their "law."

Not only do we see proof of their excess of authority in this case (detaining civilians without charge, compelling corporations to answer to unspecified charges) we also have to consider CONCORD's long history of failure. Look at what's become of the Caldari Homeworld. Look at their failure at keeping peace between the Amarr and the Matari Elder Fleet. Look at their complete failure to address threats like the Sansha, Bloodraiders, and yes, "pirate" groups like my own! Their supposed "laws" allow people like Nauplius to commit mass murder with impunity; and tie the hands of the Empire who are the ones who should be dealing with him. But share important intel on an emergent threat like the Drifters and they can detain you without charge? So not only are they doing what they shouldn't be doing, they're failing miserably at the work they are supposed to be doing, and they're making piles of ISK in the process. This isn't Order, this is corruption on high.

I'm "lawless" for a damn good reason. And like my King, I refuse to be broken for a useless cause when my work remains unfinished.

I understand your point. That is not the question though. Your viewpoint, being an Angel and (if I understand your usage of the term "King" correctly) supporter of the Khanid Kingdom, would mean your opinion is just that. You do not represent the Republic, and as the Republic has not made official statement opposing the investigation. There is no grounds to say that CONCORD is overstepping it's authority in this instance aside from your opinion.

I ask for evidence that there is a logical objection. I see none. I see your--in your eyes--well-founded distrust for CONCORD. I understand that. However, it does not sway my opinion. My only concern has been for the individuals detained previously. As they are now released I see no further concern. It is now in the hands of CONCORD and Eifyr, and the investigation will determine what happens next.

Perhaps bringing these concerns to your own thread, and opening up a dialogue that way may help your cause. I wish you the best of luck. You may wish to request others who may have similar concerns to petition Republic representatives to bring complaints to CONCORD, or perhaps through representatives of the Khanid Kingdom.

I agree with Mokk. CONCORD should be calling on the Republic to investigate and try corporations in its sovereignty.

Demanding the release of documents or videos important to Interstellar Security is one thing. What is in error is the complete bypass of Republic leadership to impose on high its own investigation and punishment of a corporation under Republic sovereignty. As Mokk said, CONCORD should be arbitrating between governments, not lording over them.

CONCORD has in the last few decades twisted itself into something far larger and far more invasive than it ever should have been, and this is something that should not be tolerated.