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Independent Capsuleer Report; Federal Intelligence Office initiates investigation of Evaulon
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Ethan Blacknova
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2012-11-12 20:01:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Ethan Blacknova
Ethan Black, Independent capsuleer; Evaulon Report.

Greetings capsuleer community. I am Ethan Black, independent capsuleer. As you may have heard, today a Federal Investigation occurred within the Evaulon system.This began with a spreading rumour, confirmed at 16:29:11 by the appearance of Thoun Gaterau, member of the Federal Intelligence Office in the local channel. The following are direct transcripts from Evaulon Local Channel, and 'The Summit' conference hub. Quotes from Local will be in Bold.

[16:29:11] Thoun Gaterau > Good evening capsuleers.

Shortly after, strict measures were put on travel around Evaulon VII, site of the previous Serpentis/Angel activity.

[16:31:07] Thoun Gaterau > We ask that you keep distance from Evaulon VII until you are authorized by the Federal Intelligence Office to pass into close orbit.
[16:31:19] Thoun Gaterau > This will assist us in closing our our current investigation.
[16:32:52] Thoun Gaterau > The current ongoing investigation is covered by the Federal Secrets Act, and as such pilots are advised to stay clear for their own safety.

In the interests of free information and reporting for the capsuleer community at large, I chose to openly ignore these directives and move to scan the system. I deployed probes and began to openly steam the ongoing situation to 'The Summit'.
Should I disappear suddenly, you know why.

[16:31:15 ] *Ethan Blacknova connects and immediately begins to display a live feed of Evaulon via the sensor suite of his helios. Shortly after, an audio relay is connected and begins to stream information.
[16:33:40 ] Ethan Blacknova > Despite this order from FIO, I am holding position within the No-Fly Zone. I will attempt to maintain communications and intelligence.

It was soon made clear by replies to comments made by a capsuleer pilot Seriphyn Inhonores, that Mr. Gaterau was also connected to 'The Summit'.

[16:35:03 ] Thoun Gaterau > Given your history, Inhonores, I would have thought you might have a little more respect.
[16:36:04 ] Thoun Gaterau > I'll be sure to include your correspondence in my report to the Senate.

If he disappears suddenly we know why.

At this point, I encountered an object above Evaulon VII, a cargo container placed by an unknown capsuleer corporation. Unfortunately, due to warp drive malfunction, I was unable to claim it, before a third party made away with the cargo.

[16:37:35 ] Ethan Blacknova > I appear to be having trouble engaging my warp drive.
[16:38:37 ] *Ethan Blacknova alters his uplink stream, displaying telemetry showing REDACTED cargo container above Evaulon VII.*
[16:41:41 ] *Ethan Blacknova's telemetry shows a sudden change, a buzzard sweeping in to grab the container and whatever it may have contained, just as a Helios arives. The helios retreats from sensor range quickly*
[16:43:17 ] Ethan Blacknova > "I hope that wasn't important."
[16:44:33 ] Ethan Blacknova > "Whatever the container really contains, it is now in the hands of the capsuleer pilot REDACTED who is adamant that it contained a single Light Armour Maintenance Bot I"
[16:44:52 ] Ethan Blacknova > "I am moving back out of direct range. Will continue to provide what I can."

Gallente intrigues continued to flow, meanwhile, as captain Inhonores struck a nerve.

[16:36:50 ] *Seriphyn Inhonores pulls the corners of his lips down, getting serious*, "I'm sure you're aware, officer Gaterau, of the tensions that exist between the regular military and your secretive organization"
[16:37:45 ] Thoun Gaterau > We're all on the same team here, Lieutenant.
[16:38:09 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > Demotion now?
[16:38:24 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > Yes, bein' on the 'same team' is exactly what Roden and Blaque would say.
[16:39:01 ] Thoun Gaterau > I suggest you tread carefully with your words.
[16:39:46 ] *Seriphyn Inhonores holds up his hands, capitulating* "Apologies, officer Gaterau. I'm aware of the FIO's senior order of precedence". He sighs, speaking in routine, "If you need anything, let me know"

Following this, Inhonores offered his military assistance to the FIO agent and recieved a response that confirmed larger scale operations in-system.

[16:45:37 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > Well, I've got exactly 364 marines on-board, yell if you need them, officer Gaterau. I'm sure I can transfer them directly to your command.
[16:46:13 ] Thoun Gaterau > Ground forces are already in place. Your assistance is not required.
[16:46:52 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > They don't happen to be dressed in all black with a four-letter acronym on their uniforms, do they?
[16:47:29 ] Thoun Gaterau > Classified.

By 16:51:47, pilots were once again cleared to operate in orbit of Evaulon VII, the bulk of the FIO operation seemingly having been completed. Apparently the FIO saw fit to install some intensive hardware to protect the object of their investigation, namely Rilnais.

[16:51:26] Thoun Gaterau > Pilots are now cleared to enter low orbit airspace of Evaulon VII.
[16:53:18] Thoun Gaterau > Cordon remains in place extending out 500 kilometres from suburbs of the city of Rilnais.
[16:54:12] Thoun Gaterau > Ground units will be halted at the cordon. Stasis webification arrays are in place to ground any air traffic in breach of the no-fly order.

In the interest of the well-being of the Rilnaian population, captain Inhonores engaged in more conversation with Mr. Gaterau. The seriousness of the happenings in Evaulon, however, is plain to see.

[16:55:06 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > I'm assuming the Rilnaisian government has agreed to this, officer Gaterau.
[16:57:09 ] Thoun Gaterau > This is a classified operation, Lieutenant. If you need to know specifics, you'll be informed. Until then, your co-operation as a Federal Citizen is mandatory, and is of course appreciated.

- - Continued in second transmission.
Ethan Blacknova
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2012-11-12 20:01:19 UTC  |  Edited by: Ethan Blacknova
A capsuleer by the name of Scherezad spoke up to wish Mr. Gaterau a farewell, albeit nervously and was responded to. Hopefully the shady hand of the FIO can keep everyone 'safe'.

[16:59:25 ] Scherezad > "Um. Good luck, Commander. Gaterau. I, um, I look forward to, uh, to the findings. And I, ah, I hope that, um, that the people of, um, of the planet. Are, ah, kept safe."
[17:01:08 ] *Seriphyn Inhonores glances at Scherezad, then back to Thoun*, "Always important, yes..."
[17:01:14 ] Thoun Gaterau > While I can't reveal details of our operations, your concern is appreciated miss, and I can assure you that our citizens are being protected and provided for.
[17:01:23 ] Thoun Gaterau > Their safety and wellbeing is paramount.


Captain Inhonores takes a moment to explain the situation for the latecomers.
[17:05:38 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > A week ago, there was a Serpentis attack against the city of Rilanis on Evaulon VII. A gas attack, releasin' some toxic spore of a plant called er...Isiris. The Serpentis tried to extract it, but were foiled by the FDU.
[17:05:49 ] Thoun Gaterau > The investigation was launched days ago. This is simply the closing stages. We may be calling capsuleer witnesses if the situation requires it.

At this point, captain Milo Caman of Anshar Incorporated, a corporation with strong ties to the Serpentis engaged in conversation with Mr. Gaterau via 'The Summit'. Tempers slowly began to surface.

(Speaking about the introduction of terrorism to the empire, in retrospect of the Evaulon situation) [17:08:22 ] Milo Caman > It's existed since the empires started disenfranchising groups and individuals who didn't fit their definition of civilized.
[17:09:02 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > Well, at least the Serpentis bloke seems to implicate all the empires equally in that...
[17:12:38 ] Milo Caman > REDACTED. Puzzled as to what all the fuss is about in Evaulon.
[17:13:53 ] Thoun Gaterau > Perhaps your betters under Sarpati's command can assist with that, Mr Caman. Although it would seem, accoring to widely available news reports that business is not too good for them.
[17:15:05 ] *Milo Caman shrugs* "We're just following contract. I don't really care what happens to 'my betters' as long as I get paid."
[17:16:12 ] Thoun Gaterau > Duely noted.

More information is proving hard to glean from Mr. Gaterau.

[17:19:06 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > Since it appears personnel not rostered for this operation are unsurprisingly denied accessing the details, how long is this cordon in Rilnais going to last?
[17:20:02 ] Thoun Gaterau > As long as it takes for the situation to be resolved.

Shortly, a conversation begins about the tenets of the Federation and how they, apparently, do not apply to the Evaulon situation. This line of thinking and inquiriy seemingly irritates the FIO Agent to no end.

[17:20:48 ] Morwen Lagann > I hope it will be resolved quickly, then. With everything that's happened already I'm sure people are eager to get back to something resembling normal.
[17:21:32 ] Thoun Gaterau > I quite agree, Miss Lagann. The sooner we can return the situation to normal, the better.
[17:21:39 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > Forgive my persistent boldness 'ere, Gaterau, but it appears nobody seems to know what the situation is. The Serpentis lost. I don't think this fits in with the right to free information...
[17:21:49 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > The same rights you and I defend, mister Gaterau.
[17:22:35 ] Thoun Gaterau > The right to free information is dependant on whether the release of said information could potentially be a breach of Federal security and pose further risk to our citizens.
[17:23:06 ] Thoun Gaterau > You, of all people, as a former Federal serviceman should know this.
[17:23:12 ] *Seriphyn Inhonores smiles, holding up his hands*, "The paradox of an intelligence force serving a democracy....very well"
[17:24:34 ] Thoun Gaterau > As I said, I suggest you tread very carefully, Inhonores. I'm sure your mother, given her position, would not see an FIO flagged report for insubordination tagged to her son's records in a good light.
[17:25:01 ] Thoun Gaterau > I suggest you keep your mouth shut, and do your duty as a citizen.
[17:25:45 ] *Seriphyn Inhonores steeples his hands, hiding the lower half of his face behind them*, "Fine..."

Eventually, Gaterau made ready to leave and shared some highly charged parting words.

[17:25:51 ] Thoun Gaterau > That will be all.
[17:27:14 ] Thoun Gaterau > I do see however, that you were involved in combat with several of the vessels in orbit during the engagement that occured. You may be called in for questioning, should the need arise, along with others.
[17:27:55 ] Milo Caman > Calling in a capsuleer for questioning, Yeah, that'd be a neat trick.
[17:28:15 ] Thoun Gaterau > Until your presence is requested, it would be in your best interests not to interfere with FIO operations.

Shortly after, the call in Evaulon Local Channel indicated Mr. Gaterau and the FIO prepared to exit the system.

[17:31:43] Thoun Gaterau >
>> Confirming extraction of all supplementary personnel.
>> Cordon in force.
>> Orbital defense batteries active.
>> Dirtside no-fly order issued.
>> Out.

Before leaving 'The Summit' Mr. Gaterau saw fit to give captain Inhonores something to think about.

[17:46:38 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > The oath I took was to the Federation's peoples and ideals, not its governments, is all.
[17:46:47 ] Seriphyn Inhonores > People and ideals are honest...governments, well...a mixed bag.
[17:49:25 ] Thoun Gaterau > I'll be sure to include your statement in my report to the Senate, Lieutenant.
Ethan Blacknova
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2012-11-12 20:02:25 UTC  |  Edited by: Ethan Blacknova
And last of all, Captain Caman and Mr. Gaterau shared some envenomed words.

[17:48:53] Milo Caman > Well that was informative. Many thanks Mr. Gaterau. We have everything we need.
[17:50:03] Thoun Gaterau > Apart from a fighting force capable of achieving your objectives, it would suggest.
[17:50:32] Thoun Gaterau > Have a pleasent evening, Mr Caman

Please note; Mr. Thoun Gaterau has returned to Evaulon for an unknown purpose. Updates here as they come in.

Thank-you for reading.
Pieter Tuulinen
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#4 - 2012-11-12 20:06:17 UTC
I was present for much of these exchanges and I find the way the FIO operates to be very interesting. We are all brought up to believe that the Gallente Federation is a heaving anarchy on the verge of collapsing into chaos and lawlessness. One of the most common things I was accused of being while working Orbital Security at Sukuuvestaa was a 'Facist' and yet, see how the Federation government behaves when it's priorites are threatened.

Perhaps they and we are more alike than I thought.

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.
Seriphyn Inhonores
Elusenian Cooperative
#5 - 2012-11-12 20:14:48 UTC
See how the Federation government behaves is one thing, yes. How the citizens will behave in response is another.
Caellach Marellus
Stormcrows
#6 - 2012-11-12 21:24:31 UTC
FIO involvement in the Evaulon situation was inevitable. But it's good to see they stick to their high integrity values without resorting to threats and blackmail when someone questions their methods.

Oh wait...

When your gut instincts tell you something is wrong, trust them. When your heart tells you something is right, ignore it, check with your brain first. Accept nothing, challenge everything.
Thoun Gaterau
Federal Intelligence Office
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2012-11-12 21:43:36 UTC

A wonderful report, Mr. Blacknova.

The fact still remains that over the last few days the Federal Intelligence Office has concluded its investigation in the immediate area, and Federal forces remain on the ground to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the population of Rilnais.

Of course, we were expecting that capsuleers declaring loyalty to the Federation would be more co-operative, rather than immediately jumping at the throat of the Federal Military, sadly this was not the case and will be noted in future operations.

Our most direct concern lies with the safety of the remaining population of Rilnais, their wellbeing and their continued support during the cleanup process. If that means the destruction of capsuleer piloted vessels, regardless of their political allignment, then so be it.

While assistance offered by those whom are loyal to the Federation will be greatly appreciated and accepted, all pilots have been given ample warning that this is a Classified Federal Military operation and any interference with it, or any attempts to breach the security cordon around Rilnais, which I might add, will fail, will be looked upon in an extremely dim light.

The safety of our people and the security of the planetside facilities they depend on for their livelihoods are of higher priority to the Federation than a group of ragtag independant capsuleers with a grudge against the Federal Administration.

That is all.
Ethan Blacknova
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2012-11-12 21:50:52 UTC
Thoun Gaterau wrote:

A wonderful report, Mr. Blacknova.

The fact still remains that over the last few days the Federal Intelligence Office has concluded its investigation in the immediate area, and Federal forces remain on the ground to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the population of Rilnais.

Of course, we were expecting that capsuleers declaring loyalty to the Federation would be more co-operative, rather than immediately jumping at the throat of the Federal Military, sadly this was not the case and will be noted in future operations.

Our most direct concern lies with the safety of the remaining population of Rilnais, their wellbeing and their continued support during the cleanup process. If that means the destruction of capsuleer piloted vessels, regardless of their political allignment, then so be it.

While assistance offered by those whom are loyal to the Federation will be greatly appreciated and accepted, all pilots have been given ample warning that this is a Classified Federal Military operation and any interference with it, or any attempts to breach the security cordon around Rilnais, which I might add, will fail, will be looked upon in an extremely dim light.

The safety of our people and the security of the planetside facilities they depend on for their livelihoods are of higher priority to the Federation than a group of ragtag independant capsuleers with a grudge against the Federal Administration.

That is all.



Your praise is welcome, but I am unsure as to your history when working with capsuleers, Mister Gaterau. Many will defy you on principle and many will defy you because they take those words of yours as a challenge.
As much as you warn us, you should also err on the side of caution. Regardless of win or loss, fighting capsuleers will cause massive losses to your forces.
I trust you will make the best decision. Not the morally right decision, but the best.
Caellach Marellus
Stormcrows
#9 - 2012-11-12 21:58:33 UTC
It seems public diplomacy is still not a strong point within FIO. I'd like to offer you the following pointers free of charge.

1: Making a public request for anyone to not do something, especially a group as egocentric as Capsuleers, means many people will do it who had no interest before.

2: FIO (mostly in thanks to the existence of the SDII) has a stigma attached to it, it's likened to the MIO with a secret police (but without the religious connections) with dubious methods label. Having worked with the FIO on a small number of cases before, I certainly can't give a glowing recommendation to dismiss this public opinion.

3: Using threats and blackmail isn't going to get people on your side, if anything constant use provokes outright hostility. See Endoma, Sutola.

When your gut instincts tell you something is wrong, trust them. When your heart tells you something is right, ignore it, check with your brain first. Accept nothing, challenge everything.
Thoun Gaterau
Federal Intelligence Office
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2012-11-12 22:20:16 UTC
Caellach Marellus wrote:
It seems public diplomacy is still not a strong point within FIO. I'd like to offer you the following pointers free of charge.

1: Making a public request for anyone to not do something, especially a group as egocentric as Capsuleers, means many people will do it who had no interest before.

2: FIO (mostly in thanks to the existence of the SDII) has a stigma attached to it, it's likened to the MIO with a secret police (but without the religious connections) with dubious methods label. Having worked with the FIO on a small number of cases before, I certainly can't give a glowing recommendation to dismiss this public opinion.

3: Using threats and blackmail isn't going to get people on your side, if anything constant use provokes outright hostility. See Endoma, Sutola.


Your opinion, while irrelevant, is noted.
Anslo
Scope Works
#11 - 2012-11-12 22:25:56 UTC
Gaterau, drop me a line if you need something..

[center]-_For the Proveldtariat_/-[/center]
Caellach Marellus
Stormcrows
#12 - 2012-11-12 22:55:13 UTC
Thoun Gaterau wrote:
Your opinion, while irrelevant, is noted.


Quote:
Of course, we were expecting that capsuleers declaring loyalty to the Federation would be more co-operative, rather than immediately jumping at the throat of the Federal Military, sadly this was not the case and will be noted in future operations.


I wouldn't say an explanation as to why your expectations where incorrect is something is irrelevant. The FIO is in need of improvement to its public image though, the stigma it currently has will always be an inherant generation of hostility. Which certainly isn't a positive situation for anyone, unless in this case you're the Serpentis and efforts against you are hampered by infighting.

When your gut instincts tell you something is wrong, trust them. When your heart tells you something is right, ignore it, check with your brain first. Accept nothing, challenge everything.
Myxx
The Scope
#13 - 2012-11-13 00:40:50 UTC
Nice to see the Federal Administration is up to the same old **** with the same attitudes.
Akrasjel Lanate
Immemorial Coalescence Administration
Immemorial Coalescence
#14 - 2012-11-13 13:59:47 UTC
Mr. Blacknova thank you for providing this report.

CEO of Lanate Industries

Citizen of Solitude
Ethan Blacknova
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#15 - 2012-11-13 14:06:35 UTC
Akrasjel Lanate wrote:
Mr. Blacknova thank you for providing this report.


No need to thank me, captain. While my values and morals may clash with many, I always strive to supply untainted and free information wherever I can.