Intergalactic Summit

To my understanding, "Matari" means, "Of Matar", and "Minmatar" means "Child of Matar", which seem about the same thing.

A Thukker identifies himself as Matari. He does not identify himself as a Republic Citizen (most of them anyway).

Yes, there is a difference between being Matari and being a Republic Citizen. The easiest way to see this demonstrated is to go to any Matari enclave in Federation space and you will find that they brought their culture with them. They identify themselves as Matari and they certainly do follow many Matari traditions and cultural norms. They do not identify themselves as Republic Citizens, they are Fed Citizens.

Well I appreciate the thought. But you currently fly for Pyre Falcon, who are under contract to the 24th, who are a instrument of policy of an empire that would likely prefer that the traditions & beliefs of your ancestors be forgotten. This might be something of a hindrance in gaining acceptance by the tribe.

Still, it's good that you take an interest. And that isn't sarcasm, I mean it.

Minmatar and Matari are the same thing. One is more formal.

Tribes are not a religion or even have anything at all to do with religion.

What makes you Matari?

You do.

Thank you for your concern, I certainly have no love for the Amarr Empire anymore, I would go so far as to say I find it distasteful in general, and I don't hold the clone on the throne in any high regard either. I a contracted to Pyre Falcon because, I am respected, and accepted here, not for any reason of political support. I am certain I would be a persona non grata to Ushra'Kahn or PIE, regardless of what I were to say, both sides don't really like me.

The truth is, I don't really know how I feel about the Republic, I always looked at that as a separate issue than my own cultural heritage. I see the potential in the Republic to be a very positive force for our people, but it has thusfar been a disappointment, and perhaps some other government is best for our people, I am not sure. Whatever the case I don't go out of my way to destroy pilots or assets of the Republic, everyone who isn't on my blue list is a valid and equal target.

There is 0 genetic requirements to joining a tribe.

I'm not in a tribe. Am I not Minmatar?

My mother was Sebiestor, my Father - Thukker. I am Matari. I am loyal to Minmitar.

Sadly, the Republic is not Minmitar.

The Republic is a fat, lazy, sickening parasite that leeches the strength of my people, and waters our Tribal heritage down by negotiating when we should be making open war. They bow to the will of those that would see us ruined.

The Republic accepts the Nefantar, who let true Matari die, who stood by - and even assisted in the slavery of our people.

To be Matari, is to be loyal to Minmitar over all else.

If the Republic could have been trusted enough to be involved, the Elder Fleet would have been utterly unstoppable. It is the same today - if the Republic would stop grovelling at the feet of the other empires, we would finally be able to have our vengeance.

No one would challenge the Elders after they have seen our strength.

What makes one Matari?

Formed in darkness from the dung of the Fedo, bearing strange markings and piercings; cursing God. Made to serve the Chosen and be their sacrifices. Glorifying God in their destruction.