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The Darian Chronicles - The Desolation Trials
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Darian en Chasteaux
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2015-10-18 01:25:31 UTC  |  Edited by: Darian en Chasteaux
Greetings,

After a time of solitude and reverence to the rebuilding of a faith I once had, I have restarted down that long space travel road in an attempt to rebuild my faith; not of any one god, but of myself and the strength and courage to explore the unknown, and stay afar from ruthless pirates and slave traders.

I once thought I would scan ships for them...and tho the thought is still there, one must move onward and forward to see a bigger picture...

So yes I have returned and I am out there, watching, but certainly not waiting.

I have no enemies, and I wish not to incur battles with any in particular...but I still prepare for WAR as it seems inevitable.

The Desolation Trials involve several trips into uncharted regions of space (for me that is)...the location of which is implied by the title...so if one should decipher just where I be heading in the near future, you may be able to know where I am, but you wont be able to find me that easy.

I will report back here on my findings...currently I am relocating supplies, and look forward to revisiting my Minmatar contacts.

Let the games begin...

Darian
Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#2 - 2015-10-18 03:28:50 UTC
I am afraid you are a bit late, sir, for the WAR is going on for already seven years now.
Minmatar chaos fighters are attacking and terrorizing peaceful Empire citizens, and Gallentean fascist occupants are trying to take our, Caldari worlds, even taking about half of our homeworld.
We, in the State, are standing together with Empire at the frontline, defending civilization and culture from foreign occupants, destroying or assimilating everything, that seek only to destroy and dominate. The fate of the whole humankind is in our hands, and should we fail, there won't be future anymore.

If you feel you have what does it take to save the civilization and help peoples of the State and Empire against occupants and terrorists, enlist yourself today into State Protectorate or 24th Crusade, and show what do you worth.

Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.
Darian en Chasteaux
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2015-10-18 04:11:23 UTC
Hello,

Regarding political and philosophical views, I try to stay away ... I have no personal issues with views ... I am simply here to explore the Amarrian and Matarian battlezones for stuff as it were ... I have always felt oppresion no matter where it comes from is a view that serves no purpose ...

Conquering on the other hand is worse and is probly a result of oppression of poor and unresourceful peoples' resources ... there seems to be some amount of retribution at hand on these borders ... I seek to study this turmoil in the midst of my exploration and other duties ...

I even fly Ammar ships as some of them have unique qualities ... as for Caldari interference or possible helpfulness, I dont think it will ever be a problem for me ...

While the offers of redemption to strict authority are only a little inviting, I seek a more fluid lifestyle in space, and most likely will attempt to avoid any Caldari intervention.

Darian
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#4 - 2015-10-18 05:47:28 UTC  |  Edited by: Claudia Osyn
I vaguely remember you...... You're the guy who declared the end of New Eden awhile back, right?

A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
Trii Seo
Goonswarm Federation
#5 - 2015-10-18 10:44:57 UTC  |  Edited by: Trii Seo
That he was. In "seven days" no less, that is a claim truly Mittani-esque...

...of course, to make that claim you'd have to preferably be The Mittani and be able to do it in the first place.

Proud pilot of the Imperium

Arek'Jaalan: Heliograph
Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#6 - 2015-10-18 11:00:46 UTC
Darian en Chasteaux wrote:
Hello,

Regarding political and philosophical views, I try to stay away ... I have no personal issues with views ... I am simply here to explore the Amarrian and Matarian battlezones for stuff as it were ...

Marauding on a battlefield is a crime.

Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.
Darian en Chasteaux
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2015-10-26 01:40:16 UTC
Greetings,

Exploration and marauding are 2 separate entities. If something gets in my way, I simply remove it or remove myself for a time; there is no shame in running; or hiding.

The 7-Day End To New Eden was already at hand.

Day 1 saw the great Jita war.

Day 2 saw the loss of Billions of ISK and over 10 million ISK spent in The Battle of B-R5RB.

Day 3 A): the loss of Jamyl due to a Drifter incursion now leads to a disorganized Amarrian Empire
B): possible internal battles within the Caldari Empire also leading to disorganization within it's borders

I knew the days were long and tiresome and I knew I needed some time off as it were.

I have returned to find some solace even within the Amarr Empire as I seek out the elusive Sleepers down here; and what do I find: Seekers guarding Jovian Observatories; Jovian Observatories everywhere.

I am feeling a sense of return to Minmatar space to find out if these observatories exist up there, and where these Seekers come from.

The fact that Drifter ships anhilated Jamyl's ship in a massive incursion, interests me; as even tho I have no sympathy for the Amarr, I wonder if there can be a possible alignment with those who operate these ships.

In fact, I will be hunting them soon. Their secret hideaways have been uncovered; and the masses seem to think we should aide Amarr by defeating these, things; I wonder; will these Drifter ships be the ruin of New Eden?

It reminds me of an olde musical group call Earth Wind and Fire ...

Darian
Rook Moray
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2015-10-26 11:13:43 UTC
Darian en Chasteaux wrote:
Greetings,

Exploration and marauding are 2 separate entities. If something gets in my way, I simply remove it or remove myself for a time; there is no shame in running; or hiding.

The 7-Day End To New Eden was already at hand.

Day 1 saw the great Jita war.

Day 2 saw the loss of Billions of ISK and over 10 million ISK spent in The Battle of B-R5RB.

Day 3 A): the loss of Jamyl due to a Drifter incursion now leads to a disorganized Amarrian Empire
B): possible internal battles within the Caldari Empire also leading to disorganization within it's borders

I knew the days were long and tiresome and I knew I needed some time off as it were.

I have returned to find some solace even within the Amarr Empire as I seek out the elusive Sleepers down here; and what do I find: Seekers guarding Jovian Observatories; Jovian Observatories everywhere.

I am feeling a sense of return to Minmatar space to find out if these observatories exist up there, and where these Seekers come from.

The fact that Drifter ships anhilated Jamyl's ship in a massive incursion, interests me; as even tho I have no sympathy for the Amarr, I wonder if there can be a possible alignment with those who operate these ships.

In fact, I will be hunting them soon. Their secret hideaways have been uncovered; and the masses seem to think we should aide Amarr by defeating these, things; I wonder; will these Drifter ships be the ruin of New Eden?

It reminds me of an olde musical group call Earth Wind and Fire ...

Darian





Yes and no.

The Drifters just might be the end of New Eden as we know it. They might be able to topple the Amarr, the Federation, all of it.

To me? This is a good thing.

I don't think they make good allies though. They're not good on the conversation. They got their own agenda, and staying out from underfoot is the best policy.

But there are a lot more places to go. Lots of places with no Drifter activity at all. The smart money is on NullSec. The traditional systems of New Eden, the big governments, CONCORD and all their control systems? They don't work anymore. Their time has come and gone.

Fly safe dude. We live in a new galaxy.


“When you want to know how things really work, study them when they're coming apart.” -Guristas Proverb.
Aria Jenneth
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#9 - 2015-10-26 13:48:53 UTC
Rook Moray wrote:
But there are a lot more places to go. Lots of places with no Drifter activity at all. The smart money is on NullSec. The traditional systems of New Eden, the big governments, CONCORD and all their control systems? They don't work anymore. Their time has come and gone.


Oh, gods and spirits, pilot ...

The capsuleer class depends on a certain, pretty high level of technology and infrastructure. There's a lot we can build, but a lot we take for granted, notably our pods.

There's no reason to think we'd prosper if the civilization that sustains us goes to bits.

Also, if the Drifters are holding a grudge, it's probably not against the empires. If, as seems pretty likely, they're a Sleeper expeditionary force ...

... we're the ones looting Anoikis. The empires barely have a footprint there. If the Drifters go after the empires, the point will probably be to render us non-viable.
Rook Moray
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2015-10-26 15:41:44 UTC
Aria Jenneth wrote:
Rook Moray wrote:
But there are a lot more places to go. Lots of places with no Drifter activity at all. The smart money is on NullSec. The traditional systems of New Eden, the big governments, CONCORD and all their control systems? They don't work anymore. Their time has come and gone.


Oh, gods and spirits, pilot ...

The capsuleer class depends on a certain, pretty high level of technology and infrastructure. There's a lot we can build, but a lot we take for granted, notably our pods.

There's no reason to think we'd prosper if the civilization that sustains us goes to bits.

Also, if the Drifters are holding a grudge, it's probably not against the empires. If, as seems pretty likely, they're a Sleeper expeditionary force ...

... we're the ones looting Anoikis. The empires barely have a footprint there. If the Drifters go after the empires, the point will probably be to render us non-viable.



Hey,

Good points.

Thing is, space is big. Really big.

We rely on CONCORD and the empires for certain high-end tech now, sure. But it's like being in the crib. We gotta be able to walk and then run on our own. We stay tied to their systems and we'll always be slaves. I think there's every reason to believe we can survive without them. And prosper.

Thing is, we don't know what the Drifters want. Maybe they have a grudge. Maybe they just hate Amarr. Don't matter. Space is big and we have a lot of ability in adaptation. People be so scared of them ending us. They can't. Maybe they end this way of life, but maybe we get to build something finer on the ashes. And maybe, just maybe, we can adapt fast enough to beat them. But I don't think we can if we're still playing at empires and border wars. I think this is a part of the impetus of evolution.

“When you want to know how things really work, study them when they're coming apart.” -Guristas Proverb.
Darian en Chasteaux
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2015-10-28 00:12:31 UTC
Aria Jenneth wrote:
Rook Moray wrote:
But there are a lot more places to go. Lots of places with no Drifter activity at all. The smart money is on NullSec. The traditional systems of New Eden, the big governments, CONCORD and all their control systems? They don't work anymore. Their time has come and gone.


Oh, gods and spirits, pilot ...

The capsuleer class depends on a certain, pretty high level of technology and infrastructure. There's a lot we can build, but a lot we take for granted, notably our pods.

There's no reason to think we'd prosper if the civilization that sustains us goes to bits.

Also, if the Drifters are holding a grudge, it's probably not against the empires. If, as seems pretty likely, they're a Sleeper expeditionary force ...

... we're the ones looting Anoikis. The empires barely have a footprint there. If the Drifters go after the empires, the point will probably be to render us non-viable.


I doubt an expeditionary force would target a Titan ship of the Amarr Empress, then leave.

It could also be a ruse of some sort. However there are unconfirmed photos of a massive base or buildup of Drifter forces; the fact that they know how to travel from WH space to New Eden should be concerting, and/or concerning.

Maybe they are not as worrisome as Sansha incursions for example.

At any rate there seems to be theories floating around elsewhere making for good reads.

I should be ready somewhat to do some excavation this weekend in their territories.

For now I am in training for a week or so and then I am off to make oodles of ISK (coughs...). Minmatar space needs me, and the fact that some sectors of Amarr space call me is bothersome; reminds me of a sword I have called The Katana.

Darian
Lunarisse Aspenstar
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#12 - 2015-10-28 21:23:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Lunarisse Aspenstar
Darian en Chasteaux wrote:
Minmatar space needs me, and the fact that some sectors of Amarr space call me is bothersome; reminds me of a sword I have called The Katana


If Amarr space is "bothersome", you are quite welcome to stay out of Amarr space as, while I am not certain what you are implying with the rest of your statement, it does not seem you intend to be a pleasant or hospitable guest.
Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#13 - 2015-10-28 23:05:15 UTC
Darian en Chasteaux wrote:

For now I am in training for a week or so and then I am off to make oodles of ISK (coughs...). Minmatar space needs me

Why do we need you exactly? I'm not trying to turn down help for us or anything but.. We don't NEED anything.
Tyrel Toov
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#14 - 2015-10-28 23:29:42 UTC
Deitra Vess wrote:
Darian en Chasteaux wrote:

For now I am in training for a week or so and then I am off to make oodles of ISK (coughs...). Minmatar space needs me

Why do we need you exactly? I'm not trying to turn down help for us or anything but.. We don't NEED anything.

Never dissuade the cannon fodder.

I want to paint my ship Periwinkle.
Deitra Vess
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#15 - 2015-10-28 23:39:04 UTC
Tyrel Toov wrote:
Deitra Vess wrote:
Darian en Chasteaux wrote:

For now I am in training for a week or so and then I am off to make oodles of ISK (coughs...). Minmatar space needs me

Why do we need you exactly? I'm not trying to turn down help for us or anything but.. We don't NEED anything.

Never dissuade the cannon fodder.

It's not dissuading as much as its not letting false impressions linger.
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#16 - 2015-10-29 05:24:00 UTC
Deitra Vess wrote:

It's not dissuading as much as its not letting false impressions linger.

Something tells me Mr. Chasteaux's Paradigm is too solidly built. That false impression aint' going any place. And Tyrel shouldn't worry about him being dissuaded, either.

A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
Elmund Egivand
Tribal Liberation Force
Minmatar Republic
#17 - 2015-10-29 06:43:39 UTC
Lunarisse Aspenstar wrote:
Darian en Chasteaux wrote:
Minmatar space needs me, and the fact that some sectors of Amarr space call me is bothersome; reminds me of a sword I have called The Katana


If Amarr space is "bothersome", you are quite welcome to stay out of Amarr space as, while I am not certain what you are implying with the rest of your statement, it does not seem you intend to be a pleasant or hospitable guest.


I kinda like Amarr space. The people there are friendly. Every time I drop by the locals will come out to throw a rave party at me. There will be a boom here and a crash there and then everybody goes home burnt and wrecked and shite.

A Minmatar warship is like a rusting Beetle with 500 horsepower Cardillac engines in the rear, armour plating bolted to chassis and a M2 Browning stuck on top.
Claudia Osyn
Non-Hostile Target
Wild Geese.
#18 - 2015-10-29 17:00:58 UTC
Elmund Egivand wrote:
Lunarisse Aspenstar wrote:
Darian en Chasteaux wrote:
Minmatar space needs me, and the fact that some sectors of Amarr space call me is bothersome; reminds me of a sword I have called The Katana


If Amarr space is "bothersome", you are quite welcome to stay out of Amarr space as, while I am not certain what you are implying with the rest of your statement, it does not seem you intend to be a pleasant or hospitable guest.


I kinda like Amarr space. The people there are friendly. Every time I drop by the locals will come out to throw a rave party at me. There will be a boom here and a crash there and then everybody goes home burnt and wrecked and shite.

Disco-pocalypse, best pocalypse.

A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go.
Darian en Chasteaux
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2015-11-04 03:19:35 UTC  |  Edited by: Darian en Chasteaux
Greetings,

During my recent Drifter encounter, well, they are quite impressive; not to be messed with.

Perhaps some underlying Sleeper intelligence needs to be researched.

Perhaps some clarification is in order.

It was during a mission I met up with some of Mordu's Legion ships; one type of which, was called the Katana.

Two Katana swiftly locked onto my meager frigate and I warped out just as swift only to return with vigor to take them out; along with some kind of Cheetah vessel.

Well these ships were in Amarr space I thought it kind of me to disburse of them in short order; nothing wrong in helping a few poor Amarr on occasion; it is just what I do.

I am not opposed to any faction who choose to maintain their distance; in fact I have had more troubles in Minmatar space; it seems quiet here.

But duty calls and a Sansha incursion begs of exploration.

I am simply a poor explorer learning the difficulties of space survival, and I duly give back whenever I can.

Yes I do have some sense of loyalty to Minmatar; I will probly never know why; I should be in Gallente space; I just never got the call.

True desolation has been met with in these wormholes...I want to go there...Sleepers becon.

Darian
Darian en Chasteaux
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#20 - 2015-11-06 01:12:04 UTC
Greetings,

In my recent travels, I have been witness, altho somewhat distant, to discontent, both from within and without.

The time has come to expand our consciousness; New Eden (?); deserves the least of this.

I see debris everywhere in space, and it saddens me.

I dare not...well...this is not general policy, and honestly I dont even know if Amarrian 'policy' promotes such practices; all political sectors should have an open dialogue to discuss what is good for New Eden as a whole; I think it happens I may be just out of the loop; I am fine with that; just expressing something here.

It is also ironic...these debris fields are not conducive to my tactical advantages in space; either.

I dont know why I rant on this; I need to get back to moving my inventory; soon I can move the expensive stuff without fear of retribution.

Why is Mordu's legion in Amarr space? They are Caldari supported I thought....Why are Sansha's invading Minmatar space when there is some cohesion between them? Every pirate faction is located in a space of conflicting political views.

They just keep coming back...there is no total eradication. It is fruitless...the battles just go on and on and on...there is never a win win situation.

I tried to contact my emissary for work...no luck; that Caldarian Senator probly got promoted; why deal with pirates like me? I did every job that was asked of me; I think I was swindled; how ironic.

Something calls me...the rivers of belief...they say there is only one source...no...no...I have done all I can to rid Amarr space of these pests; helped those who needed it, and always had a welcome hand.

Was Jamyl's reign one of peace? The Caldari/Amarr alignment eludes me...I cant deal with this anymore...I am sorry my Amarrian friends...but I leave you in peace.

I have given up on slave-trader hunting; for now; not particularly good for my Minmatar standings; they will just have to deal with it; I need to find my place in New Eden; the eyes of truth will be revealed to me; the enigma will be broken; and the riddle revealed herein.

Darian
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