Intergalactic Summit

Sounds promising, I'll see if I can't drop in around matches.

Unfortunately, although my initial desire was to block Nation from entry, it would make a mockery of the intended goal. My hatred of Sansha is hardly a secret, and I wrote that line with gritted teeth, but nevertheless I had to make a choice between 'true neutrality' and 'personal tastes'.

Howevermuch I may find the idea ridiculous, Nation has its sympathisers as well as its loyalists, and to exclude the toasters would be to the detriment of the whole project.

Except all of those groups are formally-recognized entities, legal or not. CONCORD recognizes their existence, and even acknowledges their sovereignty claims. That they are "the enemy" of the CONCORD signatories does not change this. I would also suggest that you check the actual definition of the word 'neutrality' - you are not using it correctly.

Make no mistake, Aspirant Kernher - there is absolutely zero intention on our part to play nice should any party, regardless of loyalty, start causing trouble, and frankly, we'll both be more than pleased should Nation loyalists avoid the place like the plague. Their extremely limited access is extended merely as an experiment on our part, and neither of us have any qualms with revoking access for the entire lot should even one of them **** up.

We checked with station law enforcement when determining our security policy: the response we were given is that if we were going to allow access to Nation affiliates (something neither of us particularly cared to do in the first place, but see further down), that that was the absolute most we would be able to do without getting mired in all sorts of liability red tape. Luckily for everyone else, it means fixing the problem should they cause any is as easy as flicking a switch, and poof - no more access, period. For any of them.

(But riddle me this while you're at it: In the five years that I have spent as a capsuleer, it wasn't usually capsuleers loyal to the main CONCORD signatories that were the most well-behaved and capable of following rules in public establishments.)

Given that we are timing the opening of the venue to provide a place for anyone and everyone to enjoy the Alliance Tournament in a holoprojection field specifically designed for this type of broadcast, it was judged appropriate that we allow anyone to attend the opening weekends.

When the Tournament is concluded, we may revisit this subject. I, however, think you may be making Titans out of single chunks of Tritanium - with the Golden Masque located in a CONCORD station in Yulai of all places, I would expect that most 'outlaws' will, if they do not avoid the place outright or elect to use holoaccess, be on their absolute best behavior and avoiding any possibility of doing anything that could cause trouble.

Though sport is not one of my regular pastimes to watch or play, perhaps I shall drop in, as watching is usually accompanied by small salted snacks.

Any specific dress code that needs to be observed when visiting?

Sounds like quite the venue and I wish you all the best in its success.

I look forward to seeing the launch.

Never been one to go to parties and clubs (Former fighter pilot and current combat capsuleer and all), but this seems rather interesting. I'll make an effort to show up, if not in person then by holo. Hell, I may make a few contacts while I'm at it, help me out in my new job. I look forward to this.

I may drop by sometime - naturally by holo, since I spend ninety percent of my time in a wormhole.

Despite showing up late to the event on both days, it was rather entertaining to watch the various matches.

The venue is most impressive and I look forward to attending more events there.

Just a quick reminder, everyone: the Golden Masque will be continuing with its live broadcast of the Alliance Tournament when things kick off tomorrow. The first match is scheduled for 1500 EST, with some early Fourth District and CVA matches. We look forward to seeing you there.