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Tahrmal Nalthkh
Disciples of Ston
#1121 - 2013-12-02 15:48:06 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.11.30 19:59 miss moonlight 122 rescued

This, is our largest rescue so far in our patrol area. I am glad for an experience crew who has made far larger rescues in the history of their service. I am somewhat worried that the crew of the Assist may become bored. They are used to a much greater level of activity in their prior service. So far there seems to be good morale and I hope to do all I can to keep it that way. I have invited the whole crew to participate in some educational practicums in Edmal. Their experience could really help future aspiring students to follow in their footsteps.

Dr. Tahrmal Nalthkh CEO, DSTON Rescue Pilot

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1122 - 2013-12-03 14:01:35 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.02 22:53 michael Rinah 18 people

On our current path; the path of violence, race hatred, ethnocentrism, and greed, our race will extinguish itself. Individuals and nations in their quest for self-preservation are dooming themselves. Let us assert a spirit of collective-preservation that looks beyond the inefficiency of war to the efficiency of peace. If I look to the good of my neighbor as if it were my good... If I look to the good of the nation across the border as if the survival of my nation depended on it... Survival through violence, or oppression of others is the shortest lived survival. Survival that commits to the long-term good of all is a survival that will evolve into a sustainable prosperity. This is not a prosperity of affluence and excess, but a prosperity of sustainable provision that benefits each of us and the cosmos in which we live. The way of war cannot last. The way of peace is the only lasting way. Greed will destroy. Mutual generosity will sustain.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Pieter Tuulinen
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#1123 - 2013-12-03 15:33:08 UTC
I'd be interested in seeing any data you have supporting this conclusion, Mr Momaki. I'd also be interested in which piece of history you found a long enough stretch of 'peace' to take the data from.

For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.

Gwen Ikiryo
Alexylva Paradox
#1124 - 2013-12-03 16:16:11 UTC  |  Edited by: Gwen Ikiryo
Since mister Momaki is an Achur, Tuulinen-haan, there's a good chance he's basing his statement on the Achura Empire which united the homeworld across sub-ethnic groups for a considerable period before the arrival of the Caldari, which is mostly regarded as an era of prosperity compared to the previous one where people were plucking out their enemies eyelashes and making them into pens. (No, honestly, this really was a custom.)

Though really, he could be basing his ideas on a million and one things. The unification of the Minmatar for their extremely successful first Empire, the early prosperity of the Federation, the Pax Amarria (the idea, not the book), etc.

We can't exactly call our present times a golden age in comparison. None of us.
Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1125 - 2013-12-03 19:13:05 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.03 18:40 Anamer 10 former Elite Slaves (45% shield damage by Belva Gengod)

Confiscation Report:

115.12.03 Confiscation: (20M ISK incl: type 2 battle drones, faction crystals, beam and pulse weapons, etc)

Transport Log Report:

115.12.3 10 homeless, 10 Marines, 10 Militants, 50 Slavers, 6 stranded pilots

Three log reports are given above. I'll explain them in reverse order. The transport log shows the completion of the move of all human personae out of the Baromab center as we fully convert that center as a Weapons Confiscation Storage Depot. In addition, the Kaap center Slaver population was once again over 40 so decided it was time for a trip to Yulai. The Stranded pilots were happy to disembark there. The Homeless were then taken on to our Ation Center.

On the way, we were able to make a 20+M ISK weapons confiscation. These are now safely stored in Baromab.

Finally... Performing rescues close to gates gives us a measure of flexibility especially when examining more than one can. Most often, we escape quickly and without coming under fire. That is not exclusively the case, however. Today we took fire from a small vessel nearby, but escaped without any armor or structural damage. Shield taking modules were activated prior to the rescue and damage was readily absorbed. All 10 people wre rescue and no crew injuries were reported.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Pieter Tuulinen
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#1126 - 2013-12-03 19:42:25 UTC
Gwen Ikiryo wrote:
Since mister Momaki is an Achur, Tuulinen-haan, there's a good chance he's basing his statement on the Achura Empire which united the homeworld across sub-ethnic groups for a considerable period before the arrival of the Caldari, which is mostly regarded as an era of prosperity compared to the previous one where people were plucking out their enemies eyelashes and making them into pens. (No, honestly, this really was a custom.)

Though really, he could be basing his ideas on a million and one things. The unification of the Minmatar for their extremely successful first Empire, the early prosperity of the Federation, the Pax Amarria (the idea, not the book), etc.

We can't exactly call our present times a golden age in comparison. None of us.


I don't know. Nobody's freezing to death - that's a big step up for us.

For the first time since I started the conversation, he looks me dead in the eye. In his gaze are steel jackhammers, quiet vengeance, a hundred thousand orbital bombs frozen in still life.

Gwen Ikiryo
Alexylva Paradox
#1127 - 2013-12-04 01:50:24 UTC
Pieter Tuulinen wrote:
I don't know. Nobody's freezing to death - that's a big step up for us.


It's a bit macabre, but more Caldari have probably been frozen in the vaccum of space as a result of the war then were ever rendered so by Caldari Primes climate.

But that's a contest not remotely worth having if I've ever heard one.
Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1128 - 2013-12-04 14:32:39 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.03 20:25 Juliana Stinger 35 people
115.12.03 19:45 Holy Anatoly 38 people (Ashokon)
115.12.03 22:16 Cpt Kygophobia (name not found) 20 former slaves, 2 hounds, 5 Slavers
115.12.03 23:15 Gurudar 68 people

Line number three above likely contains a transcription error. A few attempts at name variants did not yield a result, so I have not record to link. Sorry.

Our operative in Ashokon reported in yesterday as indicated above.

I have a friend who does frequent work with the SOE. His standing with them is excellent both at the Corporate level and the Faction level. I asked him how he obtained the standing. He answered that he has built it up primarily through level four transport missions. "Are you ever asked to do anything that you don't feel right about?" His answer was yes and that sometimes he is paid to run personal transports for the agent herself or to assist in some rather "un-soe" activities. He didn't elaborate. I asked him how he reconciles those situations. "I compromise on those rare occasions for the greater good of an organization that is good overall." I pressed him a bit: "So if SOE asks you to do it, its OK but if Quafe asked you to do it, it wouldn't be OK?" He paused, reflected and answered, "Yes." The conversation ended as we both we interrupted. I hope to pick up the conversation again soon.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1129 - 2013-12-04 19:13:22 UTC  |  Edited by: Ston Momaki
Rescue Report:

115.12.04 15:14 Iva Ley 10 people, Koraka Panala 10 people
115.12.04 18:52 calliff 74ru 34 people

Most deathcans can be found within a 90 degree arc of typical approaches and within a predictable distance from border jump gates. After a while you learn to prioritize those cans within those parameters first when on patrol. Cans outside of these designations are often leftovers from salvage operations after small battles. I share this because of some increased interest in pilots being involved in rescue work. It is helpful to know certain basics that will keep you safe while patrolling. If you have covert ops cloaking capability you will gain greater flexibility in making rescues. In our case, it enables us to use the safest practice when a deathcan is in jump range of a gate. Even if the gate leads to a system where the rescued people are considered illegal cargo, cloaking ability enables you to transfer passengers, activate the jump gate, align and warp to a safe station destination while seamlessly cloaking. When this method is not available because the deathcan is not close enough to the gate do the following: Approach the death can to zero range, align to safe point, transfer passengers and immediately warp to safepoint while cloaking. This almost always works even in the presence of multiple hostiles. The more pilots who regularly patrol for deathcans, the less death will happen. More will be rescued and fewer will be missed.

Edit: incorrect time stamp

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1130 - 2013-12-05 13:33:56 UTC  |  Edited by: Ston Momaki
Rescue Report:

115.12.04 19:18 Enos Andomer 1 person

One Person Rescued
A Single Soul Saved
Life Potential Preserved
Dreams, Hopes, Aspirations Live On

The impetus behind our work.

Edit: incorrect time stamp

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1131 - 2013-12-06 00:04:32 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.05 14:49 Mortla Kan 60 people
115.12.05 15:54 Maxon Saissore 10 people (former Elite Slaves)

Confiscation Report:

115.12.05 23:09 (weapons confiscation, 4.8 M ISK Tech 2 hybirds, faction ammo)

Since Manwe Todako left the Disciples of Ston, he has continued to assist us often and without recognition. We recently asked for his help again to expand patrols along the Ashokon border gate. Now it is our great excitement to welcome Manwe back to the Disciples of Ston as a Steward and patrol pilot. There is a cluster of systems in the Ashokon area, Ashokon, Diaderi, Girani-Fa, and Zoohen. These are low traffic border systems that see occasional death cans. We can no longer just accept those deaths without doing something about it. Manwe has accepted deployment with the DSS Redemption and her experienced crew to cover all four systems. He will take over reporting rescues from his patrol area.

On a personal note... Manwe is a true brother in the cause and this news brings a great deal of excitement.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Manwe Todako
Disciples of Ston
#1132 - 2013-12-06 14:07:58 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.13.05 18:47 Rnarron Hendar 10 (Diaderi)

These ten were rescued on my first scouting flight through Diaderi. I arrived just as the pilot jettisoned the deathcan. Since the rescue occurred immediately, the ill effects on the survivors were minimal. We are setting up a center in Tourier for those rescued in Diaderi.

SANKOFA

Katran Luftschreck
Royal Ammatar Engineering Corps
#1133 - 2013-12-06 21:05:06 UTC
I have a few more survivors if you want them ...

Can't have them sleeping in our hanger forever.

http://youtu.be/t0q2F8NsYQ0

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1134 - 2013-12-06 22:24:59 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.06 15:14 Patrick Lassan 38 people
115.12.06 15:38 Jet Tools 35 former slaves, 4 slavers
115.12.06 20:01 Griffin Hashur, 40 people

Confiscation report:

115.12.06 22:18 Ammo confiscation 7500 heavy missiles

Katran Luftschreck wrote:
I have a few more survivors if you want them ...

Can't have them sleeping in our hanger forever.


Depending on the customs classification of the survivors we can arrange pick up or contract transfer at your convenience. Beside this response, I will send you an eve mail and you may respond with how you would like that arranged.


The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Manwe Todako
Disciples of Ston
#1135 - 2013-12-07 01:35:00 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.06 20:03 LEKS Lennelluc 10 (Diaderi)
115.12.06 20:27 (name withheld) (blue can) 65 (32+33)(Girani-Fa)
115.12.06 22:43 Hydra Makanen 50 (Diaderi)
115.12.07 01:25 Djinn Khardulah 7 (Diaderi)

I did not expect this much activity in this region. Diaderi, in particular seems to have enough traffic to represent a significant rescue area. It also suggests that many, many have died alone in this area with no one to rescue them. We will need to bring in center staff to meet the needs of those we rescue in this area.

SANKOFA

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1136 - 2013-12-07 16:46:15 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.07 00:28 Mason Newman 10 people
115.12.07 13:54 kasper OXOTA 50 former slaves, 2 slavers (separate cans)

As you know, when jettisoning cans there is a time gap between consecutive jettisons. So now and then, as reported above, we run into cans in very close proximity jettisoned by the same pilot. Sometimes, these cans contain former slaves and slavers separately. We've tried to figure out just what happens in these situations because obviously the pilot is not in a particular hurry doe tot he time separation between jettisons. As near as we can tell it usually has to do with conflict that arises between slavers and ship crew after slave cargoes have been jettisoned. Such was the case here. The Slavers were upset that the pilot had jettisoned "their property." A reward for expressing their opinion was to be jettisoned themselves; end of story.

Capsuleers can become quite indifferent to baseline life. We see this every day in our work. It is a sad process that happens when a capsuleer feels power without the moral compass to guide its use.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1137 - 2013-12-08 14:44:33 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.07 17:13 Hexagon Clu 1 person
115.12.07 18:41 Emina Pava 11 former slaves, 6 Slavers

Early on 115.12.08 I received an FTL from Che Biko of the Humanitarian Communists just as he was conducting a rescue in the Diaderi system. He indicated that his passenger capacity had been reached and there were additional survivors needing rescue. I was not anywhere near at the time, but was able to contact an auxiliary agent who was nearby and was able to immediately assist Captain Biko. The remainder were successfully rescued. Lives were saved. It is satisfying to assist others in this way. Thanks to Captain Biko and his brave crew for their work in saving lives. We are glad we could assist.

Overlap...This experience feeds the dream that one day there will be 24/7 patrols at every crossing in our cluster where the practice of death-canning occurs. May there come a day when every abandoned person has someone to rescue him or her.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace

Manwe Todako
Disciples of Ston
#1138 - 2013-12-08 19:44:22 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.07 18:46 Key Longstride 5 (Diaderi)

I believe of the four systems I am currently deployed to patrol, that Diaderi will see the most activity. Its seems the gate traffic there is the greater of the four. While this is the case, we will still keep an eye on the whole region. We welcome the rescue activity of others interested in the well-being of those who are abandoned in deathcans.

SANKOFA

Tahrmal Nalthkh
Disciples of Ston
#1139 - 2013-12-08 21:50:44 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12..08 14:21 (blue deathcan) (no name) 10 rescued

This patrol area is rather quiet, but I am not here all the time; other duties limit the number of patrols that I run. The crew is enjoying the deployment and the variety that the work schedule allows them. Their help at the academic center has been a benefit for both our students and for them. So far morale is good.

Dr. Tahrmal Nalthkh CEO, DSTON Rescue Pilot

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1140 - 2013-12-09 13:42:45 UTC
Rescue Report:

115.12.08 21:34 Hecate Pandora 284 people
115.12.09 02:19 Malachi FyncheWebber 10 people

Confiscation Report:

115.12.08 22:47 Khumaak

Deathcans are a strange combination of pure chaos and astounding calmness. Confusion, suffocation, cold, these can generate panic and desperation. Human love and self-sacrifice; people endeavoring to comfort each other as they face death and suffering; this can generate a palpable calm. We have seen both.

Normally I do not report the confiscation of such items as a Khumaak relic reproduction. However, it is worth noting that such items, trivialities to capsuleers, would cost a life-time savings of the average baseliner. The Khumaak, even in replica form, has so much meaning attached to it, that it is illegal in Amarr space. Its symbolism is one of power, self-determination, and violent resistance. As such it appeals to many corners of society and in different ways. It is also of note that it is found as a mirror image of the deathcan in a strange sort of way. Khumaaks are jettisoned at the opposite side of gates where deathcans are found. When it is relatively safe to do so, we pick them up.

I had a good conversation early today with two other pilots who regularly make rescues. We talked about helping each others most efficiently cover as many patrol areas as often as we can to save as many lives as possible. This is good.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace