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Scherezad
Revenent Defence Corperation
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
#1301 - 2014-01-27 15:07:27 UTC
Mr. Ston;

Please consider reporting any use of slaves as workers on Caldari stations to the House of Records, or, alternatively, the local protection force office. Such activity is a violation of CEP convention. Thank you.

- S
Lady Katherine Devonshire
Royal Ammatar Engineering Corps
#1302 - 2014-01-27 15:21:05 UTC
An interesting claim. My own "elite slaves" consist of two maids, a chef, and a gardener. I suppose some would consider that to be cruel form "brute labor," but then there are those who would say that these people would be better of dead or homeless than to be forced to tolerate free housing, food and healthcare, along with free education for their children. Oh the cruel tyranny of it all.

Likewise, if Joint Harvest and Nutura have need for Kamiera forces then I would most likely surmise that it is to protect themselves from pirates and their ilk. I myself have, on occasion, transported Kamiera troops into areas where they were needed to protect and save Amarrian lives. In fact, my own life has been saved by a Kamiera bodyguard on two separate occasions.

Again, this is what they have trained for all their lives, and to deny them this opportunity is to deny them their own sense of purpose. There is an old joke, "How do you torture a masochist? You do not." Kamieras spend their entire lives to be the best fighters in the Empire and yet you seem to think that these people would somehow find greater happiness at the end of a backhoe? That is akin to saying that Diana Kim would be happier working as a Federation music idol. I am sorry, but I find that impossible to believe.

I suspected that the issue might have been that you simply did not understand enough about how Holders often lease out the services of their wards for various reasons, ranging from altruistic to simple financial gain, but now I realize that this is not the case.

Rather, you are clearly choosing not to see this, because doing so might just force you to reconsider your actions, and as you have allowed this hobby of yours to turn into a destructive obsession you simply cannot allow such consideration to interfere with your agenda.

You would clearly rather see Imperial citizens suffer and die than to fulfill simple, time-sensitive delivery contracts of expert personnel to where they are needed most. Your obsession with "freedom" has over-ridden your devotion to the preservation of life, a fact that significantly shortens the gap between your group and certain other unwelcome groups that I could name.

Small wonder, then, that PIE seems to be out for your blood. Having to deal with terrorists on a daily basis, I would imagine that they are quite edgy when they see people taking upon themselves a uncomfortably similar agenda. Again I would ask you to see reason and put some safe distance between your own methods and those of common Minmatar raiders, lest you run afoul of those with much shorter tempers than myself.

The sound of the Amarrian heart
Constantin Baracca
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#1303 - 2014-01-27 15:25:20 UTC
Kelly Rabbit wrote:
Constantin Baracca wrote:

Someone working for Nauplius? I'm sure there are perfectly convenient service stations all over Niarja that serve respectably mediocre chili cheese dogs. They sell drinks by the liter, I hear, for two ISK, and you can get a Quafe ice slurp for a mere ISK more. Best yet, it doesn't matter how much chili you pump from the machine, so you can really fill up the paper boat to carry it in if you really like the flavor.

That should do the trick.

I know those chilidogs! Though, I remember the prices being a lot, lot lower. I like the little ones, the 'pups' with the steamed bun.


Inflation, dear Kelly. As my uncle likes to say, "You'd better get that first kid quick, Conner. You'll need him for a down payment on your house."

A strange man; he's most likely one of the richest men in the Ardishapur family and runs our bank. Most miserly man I've ever met in any culture.

"What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?"

-Matthew 16:26
Saya Ishikari
Ishukone-Raata Technological Research Institute
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
#1304 - 2014-01-27 15:25:23 UTC
As Scherezad-haani said, it is a serious violation of CEP convention. Report it immediately, the moment you have any proof of slave labor being used in the Caldari State. Such matters need to be dealt with promptly, and quick action to bring it to the authorities attention goes a long way to help ensure a quick response, arrests and sentencing for those who want to try and overlook the fact that Amarrian law has absolutely no weight in the States affairs.

"At the end of it all, we have only what we've left in our wake to be remembered by." -Kyoko Ishikari, YC 95 - YC 117
Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1305 - 2014-01-27 15:58:08 UTC
Rescue Report:
116.01.16 Reception Report: From Royal Ammatar Engineering Corps (50 Male exotic dancers, 70 Marines, 70 Militants, 10 tourists)
116.01.20 19:58 Reception Report: From NUVOS Resources for Freedom Fund, 109,184 former slaves. Resource: Ice mined in the Mandate.
116.01.24 Transport Log: 70 Freed Slaves, 55 Slavers to Yulai and Ation
116.01.26 Reception Report: From Amarrian Contact (1,200 Elite Slaves, 640 homeless, 31,300 Kameiras, 20 slaves)(20 Slaves: Ashab Center) (1200 Elite Slaves to Kaap Center)

I have fallen behind a bit in my reporting as of late. This should catch me up.

Dear Lady Devonshire,

With all due respect and no disrespect intended:
You say that I am
Quote:
clearly choosing not to see
certain things about holders, et.al. Let me assure you that my eyes are wide open. I promised to provide agent testimony regarding the abuse and exploitation of the homeless. It took very little time to find this agent:

Himusstiad Shamiri
Vashkah, Further Foodstuffs
116.01.27 15:14
(80 homeless people)
Quote:
Our cargo area and lower-tier decks are overflowing with vagabonds and tramps. It has almost reached epidemic proportions. These people simply refuse to leave, some are laid off workers of ours while others are simply outsiders who think they can come and live off our hospitality indefinitely. Since there are strict regulations against sending them out the airlock for no reason, and since we can't simply frame every single one of them for a crime worthy of such a fate, we've no choice but to forcibly move them somewhere else. Another station will do. In fact I'd like you to move a heap-load of them to Shumam VII - Further Foodstuffs Plantation. I never liked those bastards over there anyway, let them deal with this 'human problem'.



Please, I beg you to discern the difference between the ideal world of the religious, holder who may sincerely practice his or her own religion with regards to slavery and the dark widespread corruption of corporate abuse and exploitation. Open your eyes to the fact that not everyone believes or practices as you do. None of what I am saying is beyond your personal ability to confirm. Easily, in less than a weeks time, you can confirm every claim that I have made. Just step out into the real world of the way business is done between agents and capsuleers and you will see. You could have a positive influence in changing these institutions if you are willing. Now, to be fair. Let me point out that it is not just the Amarrian Corporations who exploit the homeless. Gallente, Minmatar, and Caldari corporations also are guilty of this. It can all be documented in the agent's own words.

Dear Scherezad and Ms Ishikari: Please assist me in the process of filing such a report. Do you have a reliable contact you can give me to make the report to? I would very much like to do this but am not sure how. Thank you sincerely.

Dear Ms. Ymladris: Thank you also for the cultural exchange opportunity. The report is that the combined groups are busy beyond belief. Great activity is astir. Excellent report, Thank you. I agree that the deprograming issue among Kameiras is a significant issue. However, there are few groups who are more disciplined, hard working or possess more stamina and determination than the Kameiras. They know more than most how to exercise self-initiative. There are leaders among them who can and will see to the good of the whole. Right now, I write this in an environment surrounded by Amarrian Religious banners and sounds of priests chanting in the background. Where I am is a place where these people can live unexploited, devout lives. That said, I anticipate that some or many may want to return to active, front-line special unit deployment. As much as it pains my pacifistic soul, I entertain that Devout Amarrian Capsuleers express their availability to take those who wish to be under their command that they contact me so I may present that as a possibility. They will not return to the likes of Nurtura, Joint Harvest, or Further Foodstufffs.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
Che Biko
Alexylva Paradox
#1306 - 2014-01-27 18:25:50 UTC
Disciples of Ston,

While I can understand you may feel that the ends justify the means, I don't think that engaging in deception on a regular basis will improve your credibility, which is already questioned. Publicly discussing said deception may be transparent in it's own way, but a liar does not become more trustworthy by admitting he's a liar.
I hope you take this into consideration and make wise decisions.

Peace,

-Ché Biko

Coordination Channel for Consolidated Space Rescue Cooperation

Open Letter to the Aidonis Foundation Directorate
Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1307 - 2014-01-27 21:24:26 UTC
Reception Report:
116.01.27 Homeless, 2 groups of 80 each.

Thank you Che. Your insight is appreciated.

Yes, I committed an act of deception to help these homeless people escape a cycle of being dumped from station to station by people who despise them. Will this hurt my credibility? Probably for some people. I break customs laws every time I rescue someone from a deathcan. I use technology to hide from law enforcement in the act of committing that crime. Does that hurt my credibility, yep. Credibility is a good thing to a point. The respect and trust of others is a good thing to a point. However, we will commit acts of deception to help groups of slaves, homeless, and other exploited peoples to escape their captivity and find a better life. It is not without historical precedent. Underground organizations, underground railroads, safe houses, etc all have used intentional deception to house, help and liberate the oppressed. Would you trade the love, respect and trust of every friend to save one life? ten lives? a hundred?

The Disciples of Ston walk on feet of clay; of this I am sure. We make mistakes and misjudgments from time to time. However, there is a time when the conscience dictates that you must act and then you do. Sometimes hindsight will tell you that you should have acted differently. But, the knowledge of future "hindsight" ought not to paralyze us from action when the moment demands it. I look into the faces of these homeless and see their cares and sorrows and see their lost dreams and their suffering. I am willing to lose friends, lose credibility, endure anger, absorb ridicule...to help them.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
Erin Savonarola
Doomheim
#1308 - 2014-01-27 21:54:52 UTC
Constantin Baracca wrote:

Inflation, dear Kelly. As my uncle likes to say, "You'd better get that first kid quick, Conner. You'll need him for a down payment on your house."

Was he suggesting that you would need to sell your child into slavery to obtain the funds? I'm not totally sure I follow. If you are, though, send me an ancestry report, I might make an offer.
Manwe Todako
Disciples of Ston
#1309 - 2014-01-28 02:05:00 UTC
Rescue Report:

116.01.23 23:21 Kamicasy 10
116.01.24 00:41 10 prisoners (Tolle by Manarq gate. Dropped off in Yulai, Detention Center)
116.01.25 15:54 jin Naari34 10
116.01.26 00:33 Sastsha Khan 3
116.01.27 17:10 (blue) 10, Seven Twenty-Three 3

Just an ordinary report; no drama.

SANKOFA
Katran Luftschreck
Royal Ammatar Engineering Corps
#1310 - 2014-01-28 05:22:17 UTC
Ston Momaki wrote:
Where I am is a place where these people can live unexploited, devout lives.


In other words, not in the Republic. Well that's a relief.

http://youtu.be/t0q2F8NsYQ0
Karynn Denton
Lekhantsi Salvage Depot
#1311 - 2014-01-28 09:33:29 UTC
Ston Momaki wrote:
I break customs laws every time I rescue someone from a deathcan. I use technology to hide from law enforcement in the act of committing that crime. Does that hurt my credibility, yep.


On the contrary, Pilot Momaki; this raises your credibility in certain circles Blink
I may take you up on a private discussion about Customs officials, if you don't mind.
I'm sure we could learn a thing or two from one another.

Karynn Denton

Caravan Master
Tahrmal Nalthkh
Disciples of Ston
#1312 - 2014-01-28 19:18:02 UTC
Rescue Report:

116.01.27 16:50 Linda Tsukaya 35 rescued
116.01.28 00:28 50 rescued
116.01.28 19:07 xXxOXOTHUKxXx, 97 slaves, 14 slavers

My apology for no pilot report on the middle listing. There was an interface malfunction at the time that the data was being recorded.

Now for this:
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Calyce Io has relayed her first date demands. The location will be HED-GP. You are to arrive first in an officer fit Navy Apocalypse (she being a woman of quality and taste) and linger outside the station there. Link your fit in local for evaluation purposes
Perhaps you didn't realize that we are pacifists. I am not trained to pilot the war vessel you indicate nor do I intend to. I also do not intend to fly to HED-GP so you can, how you say, "gank" me. However, a chili-dog lunch would be fine. If you wish to gank me with fireworks like you did the other day, that is fine too. I rather enjoyed that.

Dr. Tahrmal Nalthkh CEO, DSTON Rescue Pilot
Tahrmal Nalthkh
Disciples of Ston
#1313 - 2014-01-30 02:29:08 UTC
Rescue Report:

116.01.28 22:47 Dezald Raholan 26 rescued
116.01.29 16:48 Sylandra Telenth 14 rescued
116.01.29 20:52 Otho Katarn 21 rescued

With a growing potential to help more people comes a growing complexity and level of demand in the work. I never paid attention to the social skill set training until recently. Now I am re-evaluating everything. There is more to do than we can possibly do. On the bright side, I am now qualified to pilot the Confiscat. Manwe you will have to share it.

Dr. Tahrmal Nalthkh CEO, DSTON Rescue Pilot
Tahrmal Nalthkh
Disciples of Ston
#1314 - 2014-01-30 14:59:47 UTC
Rescue Report:

116.01.30 02:26 Myra Amador 10 rescued
116.01.30 14:10 Speregrine 25 rescued, servitor00 2 rescued

What are the violent most afraid of? Being forgiven. The giving and receiving of forgiveness is one of the most powerful extinguishers of hate and vengeance that exists. It is why the most fearful of violent are so intent to run away from it.

Dr. Tahrmal Nalthkh CEO, DSTON Rescue Pilot
Tahrmal Nalthkh
Disciples of Ston
#1315 - 2014-01-31 01:30:20 UTC
Rescue Report:
116.01.30 17:45 Sirppala at the Urhinichi gate 58 Tourists
116.01.30 00:01 Tara Wortman 27 rescued

The 58 tourists were an unexpected rescue. We think that a ship was attacked, destroyed and subsequently salvaged, leaving the surviving tourists.

Dr. Tahrmal Nalthkh CEO, DSTON Rescue Pilot
Nauplius
Hoi Andrapodistai
#1316 - 2014-01-31 03:25:16 UTC
Re-Enslavement Report:
2014.01.30 03:35 20 Slaves (stuffed full of Vitoc, fitted with replacement slave collars, sold back into slavery)

The Disciples of Ston/Molok have been achieving saturation coverage of border areas through known and unknown operatives; re-enslavement opportunities have declined precipitously.
Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
#1317 - 2014-01-31 16:05:09 UTC
Rescue Report:

Homeless: (Saatuban: 80, Korama: 80)

I have enjoyed visiting my old stomping ground in Lonetrek. I took the Committere up there on a mission to assist the homeless, but have returned to Domain to help Captain Nalthkh during the duration of the war dec. If and when the crisis passes, I plan to return to Domain and continue working there for a while focused on the homeless. I believe there is much potential for us to work there. I am a little melancholy over the reality that I recognize none of the old names I used to know in the Piekura/Korama area; flux and change I guess.

I have been asked to respond to ROFF Alliance or any others who may make a formal offer to assist DSTON in the war declared against us by Against All Pacifists. While we appreciate the offer of assistance, we must respectfully decline the offer. As pacifists, we would be in violation of our principles to hire or accept such assistance. Thanks for offers of assistance and I hope you will understand why we must decline those offers.

The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
Tahrmal Nalthkh
Disciples of Ston
#1318 - 2014-01-31 17:49:03 UTC
Rescue Report:

116.01.31 15:40 Bionia Rock 50 Slaves, 4 Slavers rescued

In just a few hours, we will enter war dec protocol. All of our S&R vessels are now provisioned for long term deployment. Docking will be minimal and only when absolutely necessary. Crews are reduced to minimum. That said, we hope to keep our number of patrols roughly the same.

Dr. Tahrmal Nalthkh CEO, DSTON Rescue Pilot
Tahrmal Nalthkh
Disciples of Ston
#1319 - 2014-02-01 01:40:05 UTC  |  Edited by: Tahrmal Nalthkh
Rescue Report:

116.01.31 22:44 Haerveu 10 rescued

I'm more comfortable in the classroom than I am floating in the egg, but the egg will be my primary home for the duration of this war thing. Patrol has been quiet overall and only one rescue has happened since zero hour. The Pacifist hater has been steadily hanging out in Niarja.

Edit: SInce I posted this, the 10 rescued people have been safely transported to our Kaap Center.

Dr. Tahrmal Nalthkh CEO, DSTON Rescue Pilot
Constantin Baracca
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#1320 - 2014-02-01 02:00:22 UTC
Ston Momaki wrote:
Rescue Report:

I have been asked to respond to ROFF Alliance or any others who may make a formal offer to assist DSTON in the war declared against us by Against All Pacifists. While we appreciate the offer of assistance, we must respectfully decline the offer. As pacifists, we would be in violation of our principles to hire or accept such assistance. Thanks for offers of assistance and I hope you will understand why we must decline those offers.



Despite any misgivings my colleagues may have, this sentiment speaks volumes about you and your organization. I can't but wish you safety and wellness.

"What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?"

-Matthew 16:26