Intergalactic Summit

As many of you know I have been on extended planetary duties (24 months). With my planetary responsibilities finally fulfilled I returned to active CVA duty some six weeks ago.

While I have been absent CVA has undergone some traumatic changes. Indeed, when I was last active in space CVA and its Holders were in complete control of Providence and the future looked extremely bright.

However, since then the alliance has lost and then regained Providence twice.

In many ways CVA is a different entity than when I left it, but in many ways it is the same...

Certainly the hard times have helped the alliance. Many of the less dedicated took the opportunity to leave but have in turn been replaced by capable pilots who are true to the original goals of Operation Deliverance - http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=121887&page=1#1

While I do not currently hold any office in the alliance (and nor do I want to) I would like to share some of my views and experiences of CVA since I returned.


LEADERSHIP

Equinox Deadalus is proving to be a first rate CEO. He is very different from Aralis in tone and stye - and can certainly be abrasive at times... but he has proved an exceptional motivator and administrator - launching several initiatives and reforms that have improved the way that the CVA operates. He has recruited good corporations and strengthened the alliance by doing so... His jovial style belies a core of steel...


PROVIDENCE - Sovereignty

Despite many setbacks over the past two years the CVA and its allies are well on the way to regaining complete Sovereignty control over the region. While it is apparent that we cannot stand toe-to-toe with the big 0.0 powerblocks when it comes to sov warfare CVA has learned that Providence is worthless to these powerblocks if they cannot install renters.

CVA has been highly successful at harassing 'renters' and driving them out - which in turn has reduced the incentive for the powerblocks to defend their systems. This, combined with the use of innovative - and quite frankly annoying - sov warfare tactics has allowed CVA and friends to gradually retake the bulk of the region.

While CVA is not the largest alliance its pilots are blessed with tenacity and an iron resolve not to give up - despite the imbalanced odds. These pilots have dedicated countless hours to 'boring' tasks (spending hours shooting SBUs/TCUs in stealth bombers fo example) to further the CVA's goals in the region.


NRDS - Welcoming law abiding capsuleers

The CVA and its allies continue to promote the NRDS (not red don't shoot) philosophy in Providence and we welcome law-abiding pilots to the region to the region. Even in the few weeks since I have returned, I have seen significant reductions in piratical activity in the region.

HOWEVER - while Povidence is safer for neutrals than most other regions of 0.0 - we cannot 100% guarantee anyone's security. We are weak at some times of the day when our reaction time is not as good as it should be - and sometimes there are simply too many other demands on our pilots. Therefore if you do venture to Providence it is wise to exercise some basic caution and responsibility for your own defence. Joining, monitoring and even contributing to the relevant intel channels can be invaluable in protecting both your (and other neutral's) assets.

While it is not 100% secure Providence does offer significant benefits to neutrals in as much as it provides access to the wealth of 0.0 without the requirement of paying rent. The infrastructure built up by CVA and Holders also means that station facilities are always close at hand and the market is also developing and offering opportunities for entreprenuers as we re-secure the space and population rises.

It is also worth pointing out that Providence also offers plenty of opportunities for pilots of a more 'militaristic' persuasion. Contrary to the widely held belief NRDS does not limit targets - indeed CVA's 'red' list is the longest in the galaxy. With pirates and terrorists constantly threatening our borders, and the neutrals that live here, Providence can also provide some of the best 'good fights' that you can find in the galaxy.

It seems everyone is coming out of their respective leaves of absence lately.

Welcome back.

Welcome back Hardin

Thank you Rodj - it is always good to know who your friends are...

Some say he has a life-sized tattoo of his chin...on his chin...