Intergalactic Summit

Not per-se.

I can understand that many of our fellow citizens will not see things the same way. The life in the de-militarized border regions can be hard and unforgiving. Not only do we have to deal with the remnants of Provist terrorism and unrelenting Caldari militants, but also capsuleer outlaws, Amarr slavers and crusaders, incursions by powerful independent capsuleer alliances from null-security space, the Serpentis Corporation and all manner of other criminal elements.

It is a harsh and dangerous life. To many who live in peace within the borders of our nation, it may seem almost inconceivable how the capsuleers of the volunteer militias can be so callous and vindictive, but we are all confronted with death, human tragedies and atrocities on an almost daily basis. This is a heavy burden for any human being, and it changes a person almost as much as the act of becoming a capsuleer itself.

Particularly, many of us have lost their tolerance for political subtleties. The diplomatic finesse of usual interaction on that stage appears empty and vain in the face of conditions we face.

Old Man Star may be just one gate-jump from Villore, but the realities of low-security space could not be further from what goes on in the lobby-chambers and parliamentary foyers of the capital, let alone life in the cities of Luminaire.

It is of short sight to reduce my interest for Arrendis as merely physical. The joys that the flesh and a proper state of mind can offer are my study and practice, so worry not, i´m quite fulfilled in this regard. In fact, some of your references of "negotiable affection" (at least the excellent ones) probably trained under supervision of my institute.

It´s just that her sassines amused me. We were playing a little flirtation game and was fun to get a glimpse of what makes her feel good.

Just as was fun to get a glimpse of what our Amarr fellow does to it´s slaves since he won´t with his equals.

And just as it is watching what got your interest going. Do tell me more how you sublimate your inner instincts with the righteousness of your efficient training, your prep talks, and the secret inner joy of guiding and watching others perform the very things you do not allow yourself to.

But returning to the topic, i do want more info regarding the Drifters and hope this news site provide it.

That is just the thing. In Anoikis, all we find is mysteries, other capsuleers and those who have volunteered to work as their crews. In the low-security border zones we can find colonists, settlements that were forgotten or written off by the nations which once established them, baseliner fleets and even unsuspecting highsec capsuleers who took the wrong turn.

There are so many more millions of innocents who we see suffering in those lost regions, and that is the burden I am speaking of.

I'm short on time, so forgive me for pointing to this: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=6916758#post6916758
It appears M. Raimo has not been in Anoikis for quite a while. In Anoikis you can also find colonists, settlements that were forgotten or written off and even unsuspecting highsec capsuleers who took the wrong turn.

Hyperlink corrected.

Aw, Che....

With due respect, Mr. Raimo, I've not had that experience. Perhaps it's simply that I've had no direct experience, save the usual public grandstanding. Perhaps what you see as strong conviction I see as blinkered nationalism; and that belligerence, well, you and I surely agree on that.

Insofar as integrity goes, though, I've seen more of that from you. When on day two of the Inquest, ARC decisively supported the Caldari act, you came up to us to ask why, instead of merely taking a stance on preconceived notions. That is the sort of action I can support. Even if we disagree, the quest for understanding, for perspective, whether agreement comes of it, is a noble endeavor.

In Soter's case, I can't fault his unswerving loyalty. I can, however, fault his myopic lack of desire to understand the motivations of those different from him.

Mr. Raimo, you and I are able to speak, and that's greatly appreciated. I remain unconvinced on Soter. Perhaps he and I have different understandings of what is needed to lead.

But let's not carry on overmuch.

I'll clear the thread so that the Federal Frontier may carry on with its work.

Today on the Federal Frontier: a article from Tarek Raimo about why the Jin Mei supports the Gallente Federation. A recommended read.

Hmm. Good battlereport. Can't exactly blame the author for assuming they were 800mm ACs. I don't think I've ever seen Dual 425s on a Machariel before. Disgustingly expensive for its purpose, but I suppose when you're bankrolled by 'fans' like that, such things don't matter as much.

Honestly a bit surprised it didn't fare better against your patrol with that armament.

Looking forwards to future battlereports. A request, if you don't mind, would be analyses of lost fights. They can be far more interesting both as educational tools and narratives, as inherent biases sneak in even with the best of intentions.