Intergalactic Summit

Emancipation--Matriculation--Repatriation
In that order.
This has been and continues to be our commitment. It is necessarily a slow process that recognizes that those rescued from slavery should not be placed in another kind of slavery bereft of provision, education, and resources to live productively. The matriculation process exists to prepare people for repatriation in such a way that repatriation is real and practical and not a romantic sort of event that then becomes a nightmare of unpreparedness. Life is chaotic enough even when we are well educated, well employed and healthy. We would not add to the normal chaos of life repatriation that was not first preceded by careful matriculation. While this has been articulated in greater detail in the past, the basics bear repeating now and then as a reminder.

Those rescued below enter now that careful process one day culminating in repatriation.

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115.01.18 19:24 Dehkalis 39 people
115.01.18 22:16 SamTing 20 former Elite Slaves, 8 Slvers, 21 hounds, 29 former slaves

This week has been very rewarding and also very disheartening. I and my crew have managed to rescue 402 ex-slaves and 20 ex-elite slaves. Many were abandoned in multiple cans, making rescue difficult with so many potentially hostile ships near by. Fortunately, we were ignored and allowed to do this very necessary work.

Unfortunately, I do not have the record of the offending pilots due to not wanting to stay any longer than was necessary to get the people from the cans to safety as quickly as possible.

Shame on whoever those pilots were.

Mr Momaki

Id given your situation when you run your missions a thought, and i think many agree to that what you and your organisation is a shining example of something good... i lack the ships and the ability to do what i suggest, but i know many other can follow you in between in cloaked combat ships, as a escourt, the main thought behind is, that many that pry upon others dont want to take on dangerous oponents, and when your cloaked scourts show them self, it sends a signal... they might be there if they attack in the future, so regardless if their with you or not, the mere knowledge that they might be, since some have stated that they will support you and your orgnisation, can be a big deterrant for many to engage you in combat... atleast its thought !

Well wishes and good speed !

Among mortals there is a perennial struggle as one ages and eventually dies. When do the demands of dignity dictate that one reliquish the struggle to survive and instead depart with grace? It seems that at those times, dignity is in the eye the possessor in spite of the judgments of those around him.

I am watching a family in one our centers go through this right now. It is just too easy to judge or cirtically evaluate others when one has not yet gone through it. There is often tension between family and the medical professionals. Some are letting go while others hang on. Is it time to die? Is it time to live on? Eventually, the question is answered, but much struggle ensues until that moment.

154 people live to face that struggle, but hopefully not for many years to come.

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115.01.24 13:35 Laiden Ler 154 people

The young crew member a while back who did not want to rescue the pair of former Elite Slaves in a death can has become a passionate and zealous advocate for all the people we rescue. When he began working for us, his focus was on working aboard our rescue ships. Now he has shifted focus to the care and well-being of our Matriculants. His adopted parents are well and they continue to be active together at the temp center. He told me recently, that he does not wish to go on to the larger centers but rather to stay and work with the recently rescued. We are glad to have him here.

On to Mr. Sam's comments:



Dear Mr. Sam,

The Electus Matari has been active in freeing slaves and repatriating them to the Republic for many many years. They have stood the test of time. In their typical quietness, they have not taken the bait of those critical of their work. If they were involved in this project then I am confident that those freed people are well cared for and well on their way to productive lives in the Republic. Although it has been a long while since we had any communication with either EM or Gradient, we used to talk regularly with Mr. Sadik. They are good folk.

Also: We have worked with Freedom Extension since the inception of our Matriculation Centers. If it were not for the hospitality of Freedom Extension, our Matriculation Centers in Empire space would only be a pipe dream. The combination of EM and Freedom Extension gives me sufficient confidence that those recently freed and repatriated are in good hands.

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114.01.25 16:06 IRexI Nolen 10 Former Elite Slaves, 24 Former Slaves

DSTON considers it scandalous each and every time people are jet canned into space and left to die. The Scandal is the disregard of these human lives by capsuleer pilots. It is this scandal that we work against each and every day. Outside of that, I am not sure what other scandal there may be.

These 32 were rescued after a slow couple days. Patrols were run but it was quiet out there in spite of heavy traffic. We were glad to be at the location in time to save these. We are also excited to report that another group has been safely brought to our Sirrpala center.

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115.01.27 02.13 Iceuto 32 people

Uh-huh. Alright, since you asked, I'll tell you: Slaves are illegal in the Caldari State. That's the scandal. See, the nature of our alliance is that we don't break each others' rules. We don't try to import/export slaves from the State and they don't go messing with our slaves in the Empire. Pretty simple... until someone breaks that deal.

If someone was trying to import slaves into the State, they're breaking that deal, and have thus made enemies out of both of our governments.

Speaking of legal issues... I recently picked up 5 x slavers and 50 x slaves that I'd like to hand over to you, but can't due to contract restrictions (see above). Why would an Amarrian loyalist do such a thing, you ask? Because they're not ours - they're survivors from a Blood Raider installation that I blew the unholy crap out of recently, meaning that as far I can tell these are Blood Raider slavers (and thus enemies of the Empire) and the innocent people that they had captured (and therefore not criminals or POWs and thus not candidates for slavery under our laws).

I also picked up some slaver hounds but I'm keeping those because they're cute.

If you have any pilots in Ammatar space I can arrange a direct exchange at some point in the future if you like.

Like many others, we are concerned about the happenings within the Caldari state. We are not seeing a direct impact on our work, but we sense that the increased military alertness in all the sovereignties may result in those with trigger fingers starting new hostilities.

Our hope is that everyone will exercise the greatest restraint; that everyone will keep fingers off triggers and wait patiently for more complete information.

In the mean time, the work continues.

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115.01.29 21:26 Tsuyon Da'sek 3 slavers, 6 hounds, 33 former Slaves

"I'm the greater, you're the lesser." "No, I'M the greater, you're the lesser." "No, I'm the greater, you're the LESSER." "No, you're the lesser, I'm the GREATER" and so on...

I recently read an exchange something like that on this fine Galnet forum. It occurred to me that so often we seek to exalt ourselves above others and try convince others of our standing and status. When we do so we miss the greatest secret of elevating yourself. Ready? To elevate yourself, serve the lowly. Be kind and do good to those who can never repay you. Kneel to lend a hand to the weak, the sick, the impoverished, the slave. In so doing, you will elevate your own soul to heights that can never be reached through self-exaltation.

I never feel higher than when I am serving those we rescue. What good is it if you only help those who can help you back? What does that really make you, afterall? If you want to soar high, you must first find yourself in the position of one willing to stoop low.

Now if someone comes along and says to you, "you are my lesser." Don't argue the point, just go and prove otherwise.

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115.01.31 21:28 Zafir Yazria 80 people

Two human qualities that ought never to combine: Arrogance and Authority. Unfortunately, they are often in horrific combination with each other. That is, after-all, how tyranny is born. On the other hand there is a beautiful combination of humility and leadership when combined skill and intelligence that can generate people capable of leading society to true greatness in peace, prosperity and benevolence. The problem is that as soon as power is realized, it often corrupts the better part of our natures and benevolent leaders can become evil.

Have you ever heard an employee criticize the boss with these words, "If I were boss, I could do so much better...?" Perhaps even some of us have uttered those words at one time. Forbid that such an attitude be allowed into the chamber of leadership. Let us seek among us men and women, unassuming yet full of wisdom and wit; humble yet unafraid to lead in that humility; brave, but mindful of the cost to others when bravery must be exercised. When found, may these become our leaders and may we follow not with disconnection, not with an assumption that they will make no mistakes, but with a commitment to add our strengths, skills and aptitudes to enable the whole to prosper.

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115.02.02 22:53 Csquared Issier 50 people