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Sundsele

2019-11-18T18:42:38Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Overview */

== Overview ==

Sundsele is a fairly large and growing city in the North Eastern coast of Mikramurka, on [[Matar]]. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantly Sebiestor, though it is said all of the best restaurants in town are all owned by Vherokior families. Number of people living in the city is in the order of million to some millions, depending on how much of the surrounding area is included.

Sundsele city has "always" been there, and was a port town during Amarr occupation too. A lot of it was depopulated and destroyed in the Rebellion, and has been rebuilt completely, but especially the surrounding countryside still has estates and mansions dating back to Amarr occupation, many owned and maintained by the wealthier clans in the city as their clan homes, with claims that they trace their line to having lived there during the occupation. Local history claims that people of Sundsele were "the first to pick up arms and the first to lay them down" during the rebellion and rebuilding.

In YC121, Sundsele was a main target of [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/galactic-hour-news-roundup-triglavian-space-time-conduit-escalation-edition/ a devastating][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/considering-the-blood-raider-attacks-on-sundsele/165175/ attack][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mikramurka-petition-for-inquiry-and-amicus-brief/167925/ by Blood Raiders].

Sundsele is south enough (by Sebiestor standards) that it enjoys non-frozen whether for most of the year, but still north enough to see snow yearly. As [[Matar]]'s seasons are mild, temperatures never rise very high, but summers can be lovely in the cool and not too hot weather. In fall and spring, rain and storms are common. Developed areas of the city are built in a sturdy, no-nonsense manner, and decorated with Sebiestor symbols and signs. It might to the untrained eye appear unrefined or even neglected. This is purely the Minmatar esthetic for rust and ruins, though - in fact even in most lower-class areas insulation and heating are in a fairly good, modern state.

== Parts of the town ==
Sundsele is a sprawling city of suburbs with a skyscraper center. Some notable locations in the city and the surrounding areas include (but are not limited to):
* Sundsele Commerce Center, a small area of tall and showy office buildings, the business quarters for many trade and legal clans, including [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Rhiannon]]
* The Port District, which in addition to the actual seaport is a home for many clans engaging in seafaring and trade activities, as well as the location for the main local law enforcement center
* [[pidouk]]s sprawl south of the port and along the Western Exit Road, towards inland
* "The Snow-eater Road", formally the Northern Highway, leads further north towards areas where Sebiestor clans lead a more nomadic lifestyle
* Ramijanawa, the home of capsuleer Melisma Ramijozana, is situated a couple of hours drive away from the city proper
== Neighboring districts ==
* [[Dokvat]], a small coastal town close to the border of Sundsele inhabited primarily by engineers of Sebiestor and Vherokior descent.

== Organization of the city ==
The city is big enough that a lot of smaller and bigger clans operate there, and while some are more influential than others, not any single clan can rule the city alone. Local clans are often organized both into groups of allied clans, enforced by generations blood ties, and into groups of clans operating in the same niche (security, internal commerce, entertainment, legal, outside trade, etc). By geography, the city is divided into districts, which tend to have their own circles of maintaining schools, law enforcement, health care and so forth.

The organization of the city is typical to Minmatar traditional places; a mesh of interlacing clans and circles, and based both on blood-ties, merit, circle memberships and personal connections in a way that for an outsider would be confusing to the point where they might wonder how it can ever work. Locals would know who knows who and controls which resources, officially or unofficially, and consider it natural.

== Connections to capsuleers ==

Capsuleers [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] and [[Aeron_Morningstar_(Character)|Aeron Morningstar]] come from a locally influential Rhiannon clan, which specializes in tribal law and investments, and is sometimes criticized for harsh business strategies and "thinking they own the city".

Capsuleer [[Trii_Seo_(Character)|Trii Seo]] was reportedly once member of Clan Drkha, inhabiting the town of Dokvat.

[[Category:Worldbuilding]]

Elsebeth Rhiannon (Character)

2019-09-05T16:01:17Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Biography */

{{IC}}
{{Character
|pilotpicture=
|caption=Elsebeth Rhiannon
|name=Elsebeth Rhiannon
|race=Minmatar
|bloodline=Sebiestor
|birthdate=2004.03.20 22:10:00
|corporation=SoE Roughriders
|occupation=CEO
|specialisation=Public Relations
}}

== Biography ==

Elsebeth Shaninn, of clan Rhiannon, was born on Matar in the Sebiestor heartlands of the North-Eastern continent of [https://fiction.eveonline.com/new-eden/lore/pator Mikramurka] continent, in the seaport city of [[Sundsele]], as first child of the then Heir to Rhiannon, grandchild of the then Head of the Clan. She is widely considered one of the most famous public figures among Minmatar loyalist capsuleers.

Elsebeth spent her first years alternatively in space on a <nowiki>mining station</nowiki> in Atgur and at her ancestral home on Matar, gathering a wide range of experiences. There are unconfirmed rumors of her parents having been involved in an underground railway and/or terrorist operations before the capsuleer era. They both lost their lives when Elsebeth was only 12 years old; recorded causes of death are asteroid collision with a passenger ship in space and suicide.

Between ages 12 and 16 Elsebeth was educated at Rhiannon as the Heir. At this time, she lived exclusively in Rhiannon estates in the countryside and in the closest city on Mikramurka, where the clan holds property. The clan specializes in trade, investment, and law, and is locally considered influential, with sparse but effective representation in certain local legal and governmental circles. From her clan-based upbringing she has a strong foundation in inter-clan negotiation and Sebiestor tribal law, with rudiments in international law and diplomacy. She also later studied in [[Pator Tech School (NPC corporation)|Pator Tech School]], graduating as a <nowiki>mining</nowiki> engineer in 105 and receiving her license as an independent capsuleer at the same time.

Elsebeth joined the [[Gradient (Player corporation)|Gradient]] corporation soon after entering space. She started out as a miner and <nowiki>mining</nowiki> supervisor, but quickly turned into diplomacy and leadership, helping shape <nowiki>Gradient</nowiki> as one of the most famous pro-[[Republic|Republic]], pro-peace voices in the cluster. She has served <nowiki>Gradient</nowiki> in various fields - industrial, combat, and leadership.

Her presence in space was in steep decline since the death of [[Karin Midular]] and the resulting armed incident between the Republic and the Federation in Colelie. There have been unconfirmed rumors about her activities at this time, placing her for example in deep undercover work in Amarr space and anti-Shakor conspiracies. What can be confirmed is that unlike in previous years, she has been in very sparse contact with her clan since Midular's death, and has not been seen visiting them for several years.

After these years in apparent hiding, Elsebeth returned to space to form a new corporation called Icecream Audit office, and moved on from there to SoE Roughriders, rejoining Electus Matari. She has again become prominent in space, but maintains that she holds no leadership position in EM and no direct loyalties to "any nation states".

She is recored as married to Masim, of Rhiannon, from Quildar, also a capsuleer, though her current contact to also her husband seems estranged. Their intra-clan-adopted son called Aeron (current Chief of Rhiannon since the death of Mira Shaninn in the YC121 Blood Raider attacks on Sundsele) has been recently licensed as an independent capsuleer under the callsign Aeron Morningstar, and joined SoE Roughriders. Masim, who went into retirement to raise their son, has been reported to have left Rhiannon clan home sometime after Aeron's graduation, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

== Tattoos ==

Elsebeth carries the Mark of Keeper of Traditions, a campfire / fireplace symbol on top of her left collar bone. This Mark is traditionally considered the mark of a clan leader among Rhiannon. Facial tattoos identify her as Rhiannon, and a member born (not married or adopted) into the clan. She carries affiliation tattoos to the Tribe and the Republic on her arms, though she often covers these with a jacket with the emblems of the capsuleer organization she currently works for. Among the life event tattoos that cover her back and arms there is a long wavy line of small capsules starting from her neck and winding down along her spine, recording all the emergency clonings she has been through.

== 10 rules of PR ==

'''Rule #1''': no, it is not enough to know yourself that you are doing a good job, how you look in public does matter.

'''Rule #2''': people who are not paying attention to how they make your corporation / alliance look like when they appear in public should not be allowed to talk in public. Better yet, they should not be hired in the first place. (Corollary: If you allow your pilots to appear in public, you should have a dedicated PR staff monitoring it.)

'''Rule #3''': there is nothing to be gained from engaging in "smacktalk", that is, bashing your opponents in public.

'''Rule #4''': whether or not what you are saying about your opponent is in fact true, #3 still holds.

'''Rule #5''': if you think rules #1-#4 do not apply in your situation, you should not be doing PR in the first place. Probably not talking to anyone outside of your family, either.

'''Rule #6''': negotiations with both your enemies and your allies should be done in privacy; the public forums are for addressing the general populace. (Sidenote: it is possible to make addressing the general populace look like talking to your enemy, see "open letters".)

'''Rule #7''': do not lie and do not publish unconfirmed rumors as the truth. This will initially make giving a good impression of yourself a pain in the ass to do in certain situations, but in the long run when the audience knows you just do not lie, it will work to your advantage.

'''Rule #8''': when your opponent is busy making themselves look bad all by themselves, there is no reason to interfere. (Corollary: if you can see the opponent looks like a moron in public, so can the general audience. No need to point it out to them; just sit back and enjoy the show.)

'''Rule #9''': if you do not want to discuss something, do not bring it up yourself. (Related observation: peace and unity is rarely achieved by insulting the ones you wish to be in peace and unity with.)

'''Rule #10''': only provoke the enemy when you are prepared for the [[War_Declaration|war declaration]].

Elsebeth Rhiannon (Character)

2019-09-05T15:47:18Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Biography */

{{IC}}
{{Character
|pilotpicture=
|caption=Elsebeth Rhiannon
|name=Elsebeth Rhiannon
|race=Minmatar
|bloodline=Sebiestor
|birthdate=2004.03.20 22:10:00
|corporation=SoE Roughriders
|occupation=CEO
|specialisation=Public Relations
}}

== Biography ==

Elsebeth Shaninn, of clan Rhiannon, was born on Matar in the Sebiestor heartlands of the North-Eastern continent of [https://fiction.eveonline.com/new-eden/lore/pator Mikramurka] continent, in the seaport city of [[Sundsele]], as first child of the then Heir to Rhiannon, grandchild of the then Head of the Clan. She is widely considered one of the most famous public figures among Minmatar loyalist capsuleers.

Elsebeth spent her first years alternatively in space on a <nowiki>mining station</nowiki> in Atgur and at her ancestral home on Matar, gathering a wide range of experiences. There are unconfirmed rumors of her parents having been involved in an underground railway and/or terrorist operations before the capsuleer era. They both lost their lives when Elsebeth was only 12 years old; recorded causes of death are asteroid collision with a passenger ship in space and suicide.

Between ages 12 and 16 Elsebeth was educated at Rhiannon as the Heir. At this time, she lived exclusively in Rhiannon estates in the countryside and in the closest city on Mikramurka, where the clan holds property. The clan specializes in trade, investment, and law, and is locally considered influential, with sparse but effective representation in certain local legal and governmental circles. From her clan-based upbringing she has a strong foundation in inter-clan negotiation and Sebiestor tribal law, with rudiments in international law and diplomacy. She also later studied in [[Pator Tech School (NPC corporation)|Pator Tech School]], graduating as a <nowiki>mining</nowiki> engineer in 105 and receiving her license as an independent capsuleer at the same time.

Elsebeth joined the [[Gradient (Player corporation)|Gradient]] corporation soon after entering space. She started out as a miner and <nowiki>mining</nowiki> supervisor, but quickly turned into diplomacy and leadership, helping shape <nowiki>Gradient</nowiki> as one of the most famous pro-[[Republic|Republic]], pro-peace voices in the cluster. She has served <nowiki>Gradient</nowiki> in various fields - industrial, combat, and leadership.

Her presence in space was in steep decline since the death of [[Karin Midular]] and the resulting armed incident between the Republic and the Federation in Colelie. There have been unconfirmed rumors about her activities at this time, placing her for example in deep undercover work in Amarr space and anti-Shakor conspiracies. What can be confirmed is that unlike in previous years, she has been in very sparse contact with her clan since Midular's death, and has not been seen visiting them for several years.

After these years in apparent hiding, Elsebeth returned to space to form a new corporation called Icecream Audit office, and moved on from there to SoE Roughriders, rejoining Electus Matari. She has again become prominent in space, but maintains that she holds no leadership position in EM and no direct loyalties to "any nation states".

She is recored as married to Masim, of Rhiannon, from Quildar, also a capsuleer, though her current contact to also her husband seems estranged. Their intra-clan-adopted son called Aeron (the current Heir to Rhiannon) has been recently licensed as an independent capsuleer under the callsign Aeron Morningstar, and joined SoE Roughriders. Masim, who went into retirement to raise their son, has been reported to have left Rhiannon clan home sometime after Aeron's graduation, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

== Tattoos ==

Elsebeth carries the Mark of Keeper of Traditions, a campfire / fireplace symbol on top of her left collar bone. This Mark is traditionally considered the mark of a clan leader among Rhiannon. Facial tattoos identify her as Rhiannon, and a member born (not married or adopted) into the clan. She carries affiliation tattoos to the Tribe and the Republic on her arms, though she often covers these with a jacket with the emblems of the capsuleer organization she currently works for. Among the life event tattoos that cover her back and arms there is a long wavy line of small capsules starting from her neck and winding down along her spine, recording all the emergency clonings she has been through.

== 10 rules of PR ==

'''Rule #1''': no, it is not enough to know yourself that you are doing a good job, how you look in public does matter.

'''Rule #2''': people who are not paying attention to how they make your corporation / alliance look like when they appear in public should not be allowed to talk in public. Better yet, they should not be hired in the first place. (Corollary: If you allow your pilots to appear in public, you should have a dedicated PR staff monitoring it.)

'''Rule #3''': there is nothing to be gained from engaging in "smacktalk", that is, bashing your opponents in public.

'''Rule #4''': whether or not what you are saying about your opponent is in fact true, #3 still holds.

'''Rule #5''': if you think rules #1-#4 do not apply in your situation, you should not be doing PR in the first place. Probably not talking to anyone outside of your family, either.

'''Rule #6''': negotiations with both your enemies and your allies should be done in privacy; the public forums are for addressing the general populace. (Sidenote: it is possible to make addressing the general populace look like talking to your enemy, see "open letters".)

'''Rule #7''': do not lie and do not publish unconfirmed rumors as the truth. This will initially make giving a good impression of yourself a pain in the ass to do in certain situations, but in the long run when the audience knows you just do not lie, it will work to your advantage.

'''Rule #8''': when your opponent is busy making themselves look bad all by themselves, there is no reason to interfere. (Corollary: if you can see the opponent looks like a moron in public, so can the general audience. No need to point it out to them; just sit back and enjoy the show.)

'''Rule #9''': if you do not want to discuss something, do not bring it up yourself. (Related observation: peace and unity is rarely achieved by insulting the ones you wish to be in peace and unity with.)

'''Rule #10''': only provoke the enemy when you are prepared for the [[War_Declaration|war declaration]].

Elsebeth Rhiannon (Character)

2019-09-05T15:44:54Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Tattoos */

{{IC}}
{{Character
|pilotpicture=
|caption=Elsebeth Rhiannon
|name=Elsebeth Rhiannon
|race=Minmatar
|bloodline=Sebiestor
|birthdate=2004.03.20 22:10:00
|corporation=SoE Roughriders
|occupation=CEO
|specialisation=Public Relations
}}

== Biography ==

Elsebeth Shaninn, of clan Rhiannon, was born on Matar in the Sebiestor heartlands of the North-Eastern continent of [https://fiction.eveonline.com/new-eden/lore/pator Mikramurka] continent, in the seaport city of [[Sundsele]], as first child of the then Heir to Rhiannon, grandchild of the then Head of the Clan. She is widely considered one of the most famous public figures among Minmatar loyalist capsuleers.

Elsebeth spent her first years alternatively in space on a <nowiki>mining station</nowiki> in Atgur and at her ancestral home on Matar, gathering a wide range of experiences. There are unconfirmed rumors of her parents having been involved in an underground railway and/or terrorist operations before the capsuleer era. They both lost their lives when Elsebeth was only 12 years old; recorded causes of death are asteroid collision with a passenger ship in space and suicide.

Between ages 12 and 16 Elsebeth was educated at Rhiannon as the Heir. At this time, she lived exclusively in Rhiannon estates in the countryside and in the closest city on Mikramurka, where the clan holds property. The clan specializes in trade, investment, and law, and is locally considered influential, with sparse but effective representation in certain logal legal and governmental circles. From her clan-based upbringing she has a strong foundation in inter-clan negotiation and Sebiestor tribal law, with rudiments in international law and diplomacy. She also later studied in [[Pator Tech School (NPC corporation)|Pator Tech School]], graduating as a <nowiki>mining</nowiki> engineer in 105 and receiving her license as an independent capsuleer at the same time.

Elsebeth joined the [[Gradient (Player corporation)|Gradient]] corporation soon after entering space. She started out as a miner and <nowiki>mining</nowiki> supervisor, but quickly turned into diplomacy and leadership, helping shape <nowiki>Gradient</nowiki> as one of the most famous pro-[[Republic|Republic]], pro-peace voices in the cluster. She has served <nowiki>Gradient</nowiki> in various fields - industrial, combat, and leadership.

Her presence in space was in steep decline since the death of [[Karin Midular]] and the resulting armed incident between the Republic and the Federation in Colelie. There have been unconfirmed rumors about her activities at this time, placing her for example in deep undercover work in Amarr space and anti-Shakor conspiracies. What can be confirmed is that unlike in previous years, she has been in very sparse contact with her clan since Midular's death, and has not been seen visiting them for several years.

After these years in apparent hiding, Elsebeth returned to space to form a new corporation called Icecream Audit office, and moved on from there to SoE Roughriders, rejoining Electus Matari. She has again become prominent in space, but maintains that she holds no leadership position in EM and no direct loyalties to "any nation states".

She is recored as married to Masim, of Rhiannon, from Quildar, also a capsuleer, though her current contact to also her husband seems estranged. Their intra-clan-adopted son called Aeron (the current Heir to Rhiannon) has been recently licensed as an independent capsuleer under the callsign Aeron Morningstar, and joined SoE Roughriders. Masim, who went into retirement to raise their son, has been reported to have left Rhiannon clan home sometime after Aeron's graduation, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

== Tattoos ==

Elsebeth carries the Mark of Keeper of Traditions, a campfire / fireplace symbol on top of her left collar bone. This Mark is traditionally considered the mark of a clan leader among Rhiannon. Facial tattoos identify her as Rhiannon, and a member born (not married or adopted) into the clan. She carries affiliation tattoos to the Tribe and the Republic on her arms, though she often covers these with a jacket with the emblems of the capsuleer organization she currently works for. Among the life event tattoos that cover her back and arms there is a long wavy line of small capsules starting from her neck and winding down along her spine, recording all the emergency clonings she has been through.

== 10 rules of PR ==

'''Rule #1''': no, it is not enough to know yourself that you are doing a good job, how you look in public does matter.

'''Rule #2''': people who are not paying attention to how they make your corporation / alliance look like when they appear in public should not be allowed to talk in public. Better yet, they should not be hired in the first place. (Corollary: If you allow your pilots to appear in public, you should have a dedicated PR staff monitoring it.)

'''Rule #3''': there is nothing to be gained from engaging in "smacktalk", that is, bashing your opponents in public.

'''Rule #4''': whether or not what you are saying about your opponent is in fact true, #3 still holds.

'''Rule #5''': if you think rules #1-#4 do not apply in your situation, you should not be doing PR in the first place. Probably not talking to anyone outside of your family, either.

'''Rule #6''': negotiations with both your enemies and your allies should be done in privacy; the public forums are for addressing the general populace. (Sidenote: it is possible to make addressing the general populace look like talking to your enemy, see "open letters".)

'''Rule #7''': do not lie and do not publish unconfirmed rumors as the truth. This will initially make giving a good impression of yourself a pain in the ass to do in certain situations, but in the long run when the audience knows you just do not lie, it will work to your advantage.

'''Rule #8''': when your opponent is busy making themselves look bad all by themselves, there is no reason to interfere. (Corollary: if you can see the opponent looks like a moron in public, so can the general audience. No need to point it out to them; just sit back and enjoy the show.)

'''Rule #9''': if you do not want to discuss something, do not bring it up yourself. (Related observation: peace and unity is rarely achieved by insulting the ones you wish to be in peace and unity with.)

'''Rule #10''': only provoke the enemy when you are prepared for the [[War_Declaration|war declaration]].

Sundsele

2019-06-23T12:54:44Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Overview */

== Overview ==

Sundsele is a fairly large and growing city in the North Eastern coast of Mikramurka, on [[Matar]]. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantly Sebiestor, though it is said all of the best restaurants in town are all owned by Vherokior families. Number of people living in the city is in the order of million to some millions, depending on how much of the surrounding area is included.

Sundsele city has "always" been there, and was a port town during Amarr occupation too. A lot of it was depopulated and destroyed in the Rebellion, and has been rebuilt completely, but especially the surrounding countryside still has estates and mansions dating back to Amarr occupation, many owned and maintained by the wealthier clans in the city as their clan homes, with claims that they trace their line to having lived there during the occupation. Local history claims that people of Sundsele were "the first to pick up arms and the first to lay them down" during the rebellion and rebuilding.

In YC121, Sundsele was a main target of [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/galactic-hour-news-roundup-triglavian-space-time-conduit-escalation-edition/ a devastating][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/considering-the-blood-raider-attacks-on-sundsele/165175/ attack][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mikramurka-petition-for-inquiry-and-amicus-brief/167925/ by Blood Raiders].

Mikramurka is south enough (by Sebiestor standards) that it enjoys non-frozen whether for most of the year, but still north enough to see snow yearly. As [[Matar]]'s seasons are mild, temperatures never rise very high, but summers can be lovely in the cool and not too hot weather. In fall and spring, rain and storms are common. Developed areas of the city are built in a sturdy, no-nonsense manner, and decorated with Sebiestor symbols and signs. It might to the untrained eye appear unrefined or even neglected. This is purely the Minmatar esthetic for rust and ruins, though - in fact even in most lower-class areas insulation and heating are in a fairly good, modern state.

== Parts of the town ==
Sundsele is a sprawling city of suburbs with a skyscraper center. Some notable locations in the city and the surrounding areas include (but are not limited to):
* Sundsele Commerce Center, a small area of tall and showy office buildings, the business quarters for many trade and legal clans, including [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Rhiannon]]
* The Port District, which in addition to the actual seaport is a home for many clans engaging in seafaring and trade activities, as well as the location for the main local law enforcement center
* [[pidouk]]s sprawl south of the port and along the Western Exit Road, towards inland
* "The Snow-eater Road", formally the Northern Highway, leads further north towards areas where Sebiestor clans lead a more nomadic lifestyle
* Ramijozana, the home to capsuleer Melisma Ramijozana, is situated a couple of hours drive away from the city proper
== Neighboring districts ==
* [[Dokvat]], a small coastal town close to the border of Sundsele inhabited primarily by engineers of Sebiestor and Vherokior descent.

== Organization of the city ==
The city is big enough that a lot of smaller and bigger clans operate there, and while some are more influential than others, not any single clan can rule the city alone. Local clans are often organized both into groups of allied clans, enforced by generations blood ties, and into groups of clans operating in the same niche (security, internal commerce, entertainment, legal, outside trade, etc). By geography, the city is divided into districts, which tend to have their own circles of maintaining schools, law enforcement, health care and so forth.

The organization of the city is typical to Minmatar traditional places; a mesh of interlacing clans and circles, and based both on blood-ties, merit, circle memberships and personal connections in a way that for an outsider would be confusing to the point where they might wonder how it can ever work. Locals would know who knows who and controls which resources, officially or unofficially, and consider it natural.

== Connections to capsuleers ==

Capsuleers [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] and [[Aeron_Morningstar_(Character)|Aeron Morningstar]] come from a locally influential Rhiannon clan, which specializes in tribal law and investments, and is sometimes criticized for harsh business strategies and "thinking they own the city".

Capsuleer [[Trii_Seo_(Character)|Trii Seo]] was reportedly once member of Clan Drkha, inhabiting the town of Dokvat.

Sundsele

2019-06-23T11:42:47Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Overview */

== Overview ==

Sundsele is a fairly large and growing city in the North Eastern coast of Mikramurka, on [[Matar]]. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantly Sebiestor, though it is said all of the best restaurants in town are all owned by Vherokior families. Number of people living in the city is in the order of million to some millions, depending on how much of the surrounding area is included.

In YC121, Sundsele was a main target of [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/galactic-hour-news-roundup-triglavian-space-time-conduit-escalation-edition/ a devastating][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/considering-the-blood-raider-attacks-on-sundsele/165175/ attack][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mikramurka-petition-for-inquiry-and-amicus-brief/167925/ by Blood Raiders].

Mikramurka is south enough (by Sebiestor standards) that it enjoys non-frozen whether for most of the year, but still north enough to see snow yearly. As [[Matar]]'s seasons are mild, temperatures never rise very high, but summers can be lovely in the cool and not too hot weather. In fall and spring, rain and storms are common. Developed areas of the city are built in a sturdy, no-nonsense manner, and decorated with Sebiestor symbols and signs. It might to the untrained eye appear unrefined or even neglected. This is purely the Minmatar esthetic for rust and ruins, though - in fact even in most lower-class areas insulation and heating are in a fairly good, modern state.

== Parts of the town ==
Sundsele is a sprawling city of suburbs with a skyscraper center. Some notable locations in the city and the surrounding areas include (but are not limited to):
* Sundsele Commerce Center, a small area of tall and showy office buildings, the business quarters for many trade and legal clans, including [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Rhiannon]]
* The Port District, which in addition to the actual seaport is a home for many clans engaging in seafaring and trade activities, as well as the location for the main local law enforcement center
* [[pidouk]]s sprawl south of the port and along the Western Exit Road, towards inland
* "The Snow-eater Road", formally the Northern Highway, leads further north towards areas where Sebiestor clans lead a more nomadic lifestyle
* Ramijozana, the home to capsuleer Melisma Ramijozana, is situated a couple of hours drive away from the city proper
== Neighboring districts ==
* [[Dokvat]], a small coastal town close to the border of Sundsele inhabited primarily by engineers of Sebiestor and Vherokior descent.

== Organization of the city ==
The city is big enough that a lot of smaller and bigger clans operate there, and while some are more influential than others, not any single clan can rule the city alone. Local clans are often organized both into groups of allied clans, enforced by generations blood ties, and into groups of clans operating in the same niche (security, internal commerce, entertainment, legal, outside trade, etc). By geography, the city is divided into districts, which tend to have their own circles of maintaining schools, law enforcement, health care and so forth.

The organization of the city is typical to Minmatar traditional places; a mesh of interlacing clans and circles, and based both on blood-ties, merit, circle memberships and personal connections in a way that for an outsider would be confusing to the point where they might wonder how it can ever work. Locals would know who knows who and controls which resources, officially or unofficially, and consider it natural.

== Connections to capsuleers ==

Capsuleers [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] and [[Aeron_Morningstar_(Character)|Aeron Morningstar]] come from a locally influential Rhiannon clan, which specializes in tribal law and investments, and is sometimes criticized for harsh business strategies and "thinking they own the city".

Capsuleer [[Trii_Seo_(Character)|Trii Seo]] was reportedly once member of Clan Drkha, inhabiting the town of Dokvat.

Sundsele

2019-06-23T11:15:49Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Overview */

== Overview ==

Sundsele is a city in the North Eastern coast of Mikramurka, on [[Matar]]. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantly Sebiestor, though it is said all of the best restaurants in town are all owned by Vherokior families. Number of people living in the city is in the order of million to some millions, depending on how much of the surrounding area is included.

In YC121, Sundsele was a main target of [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/galactic-hour-news-roundup-triglavian-space-time-conduit-escalation-edition/ a devastating][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/considering-the-blood-raider-attacks-on-sundsele/165175/ attack][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mikramurka-petition-for-inquiry-and-amicus-brief/167925/ by Blood Raiders].

Mikramurka is south enough (by Sebiestor standards) that it enjoys non-frozen whether for most of the year, but still north enough to see snow yearly. As [[Matar]]'s seasons are mild, temperatures never rise very high. Rain and storms are common. Developed areas of the city are built in a sturdy, no-nonsense manner, and decorated with Sebiestor symbols and signs. It might to the untrained eye appear unrefined or even neglected. This is purely the Minmatar esthetic for rust and ruins, though - in fact even in most lower-class areas insulation and heating are in a fairly good, modern state.

== Parts of the town ==
Sundsele is a sprawling city of suburbs with a skyscraper center. Some notable locations in the city and the surrounding areas include (but are not limited to):
* Sundsele Commerce Center, a small area of tall and showy office buildings, the business quarters for many trade and legal clans, including [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Rhiannon]]
* The Port District, which in addition to the actual seaport is a home for many clans engaging in seafaring and trade activities, as well as the location for the main local law enforcement center
* [[pidouk]]s sprawl south of the port and along the Western Exit Road, towards inland
* "The Snow-eater Road", formally the Northern Highway, leads further north towards areas where Sebiestor clans lead a more nomadic lifestyle
* Ramijozana, the home to capsuleer Melisma Ramijozana, is situated a couple of hours drive away from the city proper
== Neighboring districts ==
* Dokvat, a small coastal town close to the border of Sundsele inhabited primarily by engineers of Sebiestor and Vherokior descent - forming Clan Drkha. Home to the famous Dokvat Drydock, once offering good repair service to fishing vessels from the city - now closed after decades of neglect left the facility a massive environmental risk. The town currently is most well known for the "A-Tom Jet" workshop for fancy hover and land vehicles. Reportedly, a Federation businessman expressed interest in purchasing the Drydock with intention of servicing luxury yachts. The town was largely evacuated during the attack, with the "A-Tom Jet" workshop largely looted and destroyed. It is unknown whether the area will ever return to business.

== Organization of the city ==
The city is big enough that a lot of smaller and bigger clans operate there, and while some are more influential than others, not any single clan can rule the city alone. Local clans are often organized both into groups of allied clans, enforced by generations blood ties, and into groups of clans operating in the same niche (security, internal commerce, entertainment, legal, outside trade, etc). By geography, the city is divided into districts, which tend to have their own circles of maintaining schools, law enforcement, health care and so forth.

The organization of the city is typical to Minmatar traditional places; a mesh of interlacing clans and circles, and based both on blood-ties, merit, circle memberships and personal connections in a way that for an outsider would be confusing to the point where they might wonder how it can ever work. Locals would know who knows who and controls which resources, officially or unofficially, and consider it natural.

== Connections to capsuleers ==

Capsuleers [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] and [[Aeron_Morningstar_(Character)|Aeron Morningstar]] come from a locally influential Rhiannon clan, which specializes in tribal law and investments, and is sometimes criticized for harsh business strategies and "thinking they own the city".

Capsuleer [[Trii_Seo_(Character)|Trii Seo]] was once member of Clan Drkha, inhabiting the town of Dokvat.

Sundsele

2019-06-23T11:04:53Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Overview */ fixed links

== Overview ==

Sundsele is a city in the North Eastern coast of Mikramurka, on [[Matar]]. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantly Sebiestor, though it is said all of the best restaurants in town are all owned by Vherokior families. Number of people living in the city is in the order of million to some millions, depending on how much of the surrounding area is included.

In YC121, Sundsele was a main target of [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/galactic-hour-news-roundup-triglavian-space-time-conduit-escalation-edition/ a devastating][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/considering-the-blood-raider-attacks-on-sundsele/165175/ attack][https://forums.eveonline.com/t/mikramurka-petition-for-inquiry-and-amicus-brief/167925/ by Blood Raiders].

Mikramurka is south enough (by Sebiestor standards) that it enjoys non-frozen whether for most of the year, but still north enough to see snow yearly. As [[Matar]]'s seasons are mild, temperatures never rise very high. Rain and storms are common. Developed areas of the city are built in a sturdy, no-nonsense manner, and might to the untrained eye appear unrefined or even neglected. This is purely the Minmatar esthetic for 'cities in ruins', though - in fact even in most lower-class areas insulation and heating are in a fairly good, modern state.

== Parts of the town ==
Sundsele is a sprawling city of suburbs with a skyscraper center. Some notable locations in the city and the surrounding areas include (but are not limited to):
* Sundsele Commerce Center, a small area of tall and showy office buildings, the business quarters for many trade and legal clans, including [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Rhiannon]]
* The Port District, which in addition to the actual seaport is a home for many clans engaging in seafaring and trade activities, as well as the location for the main local law enforcement center
* [[pidouk]]s sprawl south of the port and along the Western Exit Road, towards inland
* "The Snow-eater Road", formally the Northern Highway, leads further north towards areas where Sebiestor clans lead a more nomadic lifestyle
* Ramijozana, the home to capsuleer Melisma Ramijozana, is situated a couple of hours drive away from the city proper
== Neighboring districts ==
* Dokvat, a small coastal town close to the border of Sundsele inhabited primarily by engineers of Sebiestor and Vherokior descent - forming Clan Drkha. Home to the famous Dokvat Drydock, once offering good repair service to fishing vessels from the city - now closed after decades of neglect left the facility a massive environmental risk. The town currently is most well known for the "A-Tom Jet" workshop for fancy hover and land vehicles. Reportedly, a Federation businessman expressed interest in purchasing the Drydock with intention of servicing luxury yachts. The town was largely evacuated during the attack, with the "A-Tom Jet" workshop largely looted and destroyed. It is unknown whether the area will ever return to business.

== Organization of the city ==
The city is big enough that a lot of smaller and bigger clans operate there, and while some are more influential than others, not any single clan can rule the city alone. Local clans are often organized both into groups of allied clans, enforced by generations blood ties, and into groups of clans operating in the same niche (security, internal commerce, entertainment, legal, outside trade, etc). By geography, the city is divided into districts, which tend to have their own circles of maintaining schools, law enforcement, health care and so forth.

The organization of the city is typical to Minmatar traditional places; a mesh of interlacing clans and circles, and based both on blood-ties, merit, circle memberships and personal connections in a way that for an outsider would be confusing to the point where they might wonder how it can ever work. Locals would know who knows who and controls which resources, officially or unofficially, and consider it natural.

== Connections to capsuleers ==

Capsuleers [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] and [[Aeron_Morningstar_(Character)|Aeron Morningstar]] come from a locally influential Rhiannon clan, which specializes in tribal law and investments, and is sometimes criticized for harsh business strategies and "thinking they own the city".

Capsuleer [[Trii_Seo_(Character)|Trii Seo]] was once member of Clan Drkha, inhabiting the town of Dokvat.

Sundsele

2019-06-23T09:01:19Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Organization of the city */

== Overview ==

Sundsele is a city in the North Eastern coast of Mikramurka, on [[Matar]]. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantly Sebiestor, though it is said all of the best restaurants in town are all owned by Vherokior families. Number of people living in the city is in the order of million to some millions, depending on how much of the surrounding area is included.

In YC121, Sundsele was a main target of [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/galactic-hour-news-roundup-triglavian-space-time-conduit-escalation-edition/ a devastating][http://www.example.com attack][http://www.example.com by Blood Raiders].

Mikramurka is south enough (by Sebiestor standards) that it enjoys non-frozen whether for most of the year, but still north enough to see snow yearly. As [[Matar]]'s seasons are mild, temperatures never rise very high. Rain and storms are common. Developed areas of the city are built in a sturdy, no-nonsense manner, and might to the untrained eye appear unrefined or even neglected. This is purely the Minmatar esthetic for 'cities in ruins', though - in fact even in most lower-class areas insulation and heating are in a fairly good, modern state.

== Parts of the town ==
Sundsele is a sprawling city of suburbs with a skyscraper center. Some notable locations in the city and the surrounding areas include (but are not limited to):
* Sundsele Commerce Center, a small area of tall and showy office buildings, the business quarters for many trade and legal clans, including [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Rhiannon]]
* The Port District, which in addition to the actual seaport is a home for many clans engaging in seafaring and trade activities, as well as the location for the main local law enforcement center
* [[pidouk]]s sprawl south of the port and along the Western Exit Road, towards inland
* "The Snow-eater Road", formally the Northern Highway, leads further north towards areas where Sebiestor clans lead a more nomadic lifestyle
* Ramijozana, the home to capsuleer Melisma Ramijozana, is situated a couple of hours drive away from the city proper

== Organization of the city ==
The city is big enough that a lot of smaller and bigger clans operate there, and while some are more influential than others, not any single clan can rule the city alone. Local clans are often organized both into groups of allied clans, enforced by generations blood ties, and into groups of clans operating in the same niche (security, internal commerce, entertainment, legal, outside trade, etc). By geography, the city is divided into districts, which tend to have their own circles of maintaining schools, law enforcement, health care and so forth.

The organization of the city is typical to Minmatar traditional places; a mesh of interlacing clans and circles, and based both on blood-ties, merit, circle memberships and personal connections in a way that for an outsider would be confusing to the point where they might wonder how it can ever work. Locals would know who knows who and controls which resources, officially or unofficially, and consider it natural.

== Connections to capsuleers ==

Capsuleers [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] and [[Aeron_Morningstar_(Character)|Aeron Morningstar]] come from a locally influential Rhiannon clan, which specializes in tribal law and investments, and is sometimes criticized for harsh business strategies and "thinking they own the city".

Sundsele

2019-06-23T08:58:40Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Overview */

== Overview ==

Sundsele is a city in the North Eastern coast of Mikramurka, on [[Matar]]. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantly Sebiestor, though it is said all of the best restaurants in town are all owned by Vherokior families. Number of people living in the city is in the order of million to some millions, depending on how much of the surrounding area is included.

In YC121, Sundsele was a main target of [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/galactic-hour-news-roundup-triglavian-space-time-conduit-escalation-edition/ a devastating][http://www.example.com attack][http://www.example.com by Blood Raiders].

Mikramurka is south enough (by Sebiestor standards) that it enjoys non-frozen whether for most of the year, but still north enough to see snow yearly. As [[Matar]]'s seasons are mild, temperatures never rise very high. Rain and storms are common. Developed areas of the city are built in a sturdy, no-nonsense manner, and might to the untrained eye appear unrefined or even neglected. This is purely the Minmatar esthetic for 'cities in ruins', though - in fact even in most lower-class areas insulation and heating are in a fairly good, modern state.

== Parts of the town ==
Sundsele is a sprawling city of suburbs with a skyscraper center. Some notable locations in the city and the surrounding areas include (but are not limited to):
* Sundsele Commerce Center, a small area of tall and showy office buildings, the business quarters for many trade and legal clans, including [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Rhiannon]]
* The Port District, which in addition to the actual seaport is a home for many clans engaging in seafaring and trade activities, as well as the location for the main local law enforcement center
* [[pidouk]]s sprawl south of the port and along the Western Exit Road, towards inland
* "The Snow-eater Road", formally the Northern Highway, leads further north towards areas where Sebiestor clans lead a more nomadic lifestyle
* Ramijozana, the home to capsuleer Melisma Ramijozana, is situated a couple of hours drive away from the city proper

== Organization of the city ==
The organization of the city is typical to Minmatar traditional places; a mesh of interlacing clans and circles, and based both on blood-ties and merit in a way that for an outsider would be confusing to the point where they might wonder how it can ever work. Locals would know who knows who and controls which resources, officially or inofficially, and bypassing red-tape where necessary is considered business as usual.

The city is big enough that several smaller and bigger clans operate there, and while some are more influential than others, not any single clan can rule the city alone. Local clans are often organized both into groups of allied clans, enforced by generations blood ties and into groups of clans operating in the same niche (security, internal commerce, entertainment, legal, outside trade, etc), again forming a mesh of connections.

== Connections to capsuleers ==

Capsuleers [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] and [[Aeron_Morningstar_(Character)|Aeron Morningstar]] come from a locally influential Rhiannon clan, which specializes in tribal law and investments, and is sometimes criticized for harsh business strategies and "thinking they own the city".

Sundsele

2019-06-23T08:30:40Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: Created page with "== Overview == Sundsele is a city in the North Eastern coast of Mikramurka, on Matar. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantl..."

== Overview ==

Sundsele is a city in the North Eastern coast of [[Mikramurka]], on [[Matar]]. It is a seaport town known for it's trade and commerce. The city is predominantly Sebiestor, though it is said all of the best restaurants in town are all owned by Vherokior families. Number of people living in the city is in the order of millions.

In YC121, Sundsele was a main target of [https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/galactic-hour-news-roundup-triglavian-space-time-conduit-escalation-edition/ a devastating][http://www.example.com attack][http://www.example.com by Blood Raiders].

== Parts of the town ==
Sundsele is a sprawling city of suburbs with a skyscraper center. Some notable locations in the city and the surrounding areas include (but are not limited to):
* Sundsele Commerce Center, a small area of tall and showy office buildings, the business quarters for many trade and legal clans, including [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Rhiannon]]
* The Port District, which in addition to the actual seaport is a home for many clans engaging in seafaring and trade activities, as well as the location for the main local law enforcement center
* [[pidouk]]s sprawl south of the port and along the Western Exit Road, towards inland
* "The Snow-eater Road", formally the Northern Highway, leads further north towards areas where Sebiestor clans lead a more nomadic lifestyle
* Ramijozana, the home to capsuleer Melisma Ramijozana, is situated a couple of hours drive away from the city proper

== Organization of the city ==
The organization of the city is typical to Minmatar traditional places; a mesh of interlacing clans and circles, and based both on blood-ties and merit in a way that for an outsider would be confusing to the point where they might wonder how it can ever work. Locals would know who knows who and controls which resources, officially or inofficially, and bypassing red-tape where necessary is considered business as usual.

The city is big enough that several smaller and bigger clans operate there, and while some are more influential than others, not any single clan can rule the city alone. Local clans are often organized both into groups of allied clans, enforced by generations blood ties and into groups of clans operating in the same niche (security, internal commerce, entertainment, legal, outside trade, etc), again forming a mesh of connections.

== Connections to capsuleers ==

Capsuleers [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] and [[Aeron_Morningstar_(Character)|Aeron Morningstar]] come from a locally influential Rhiannon clan, which specializes in tribal law and investments, and is sometimes criticized for harsh business strategies and "thinking they own the city".

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-16T18:26:12Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

{{Player Alliance
|id=
|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
In YC116, EM was disbanded<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=4140538 -EM- Electus Matari announces its imminent closure
]</ref> after a loss of momentum when key personnel<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient] An end of an era]</ref> and corporations<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/310417/ [GRD] Gradient leaving Electus Matari]</ref> left. Reasons for this have been tied in speculations to the regime change in the Minmatar Republic and the Colelie incident, but there has not been public information released on the matter. After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-assistance-in-the-current-empire-crisis/126273 [SoERR&#93 Asssistance in the current Empire crisis]</ref> during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/multiple-terrorist-attacks-against-amarr-empire-as-privy-council-meets/ MULTIPLE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST AMARR EMPIRE AS PRIVY COUNCIL MEETS]</ref> escalated into full out supporting of a major rebellion<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/amarr-forces-respond-to-terrorist-attacks-and-slave-revolts-on-five-worlds/ AMARR FORCES RESPOND TO TERRORIST ATTACKS AND SLAVE REVOLTS ON FIVE WORLDS]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-em-changes-in-status-and-services/128530 [SoERR&#93[EM&#93 Changes in status and services]</ref> and trying to encourage more<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/em-cretu-new-years-greetings-from-thebeka/130671 [EM&#93[CRETU&#93 New Year's Greetings from Thebeka!]</ref> in the Thebeka system from Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-thank-you-for-the-rebellion-we-gotta-do-this-again-soon/137197 [SoERR&#93 Thank you for the Rebellion, we gotta do this again soon]</ref>. The situation quickly escalated into a multi-way fighting between several capsuleer organizations<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/a-handy-guide-to-thebeka/129019 A handy guide to Thebeka]</ref> before the rebellion died down<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/thebeka-holders-outraged-as-paramilitary-forces-accused-of-taking-slaves-notorious-khanid-slaver-arrested/ THEBEKA HOLDERS OUTRAGED AS PARAMILITARY FORCES ACCUSED OF TAKING SLAVES; NOTORIOUS KHANID SLAVER ARRESTED]</ref>. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in April and May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy<ref name=PNSjoins />. After heavy fighting<ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3415&b=8601150&e=30&t=e Battlereport Aldagolf 121-05-10]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3442&b=8598466&e=129&t=Hd Battlereport Finanar 121-05-08]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3427&b=8575140&e=300&t=rub Battlereport Osvestmunnur 121-04-21]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3427&b=8578090&e=100&t=br Battlereport Osvestmunnur 121-04-24]</ref> and the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Electus Matari in the Triglavian Invasion===
When the Triglavian involvement with known space started, Electus Matari members were involved in "diving" to the Abyssal space from the beginning. Alliance Leader Debes Sparre featured in top-15 for the "proving grounds" combat scoreboard for a long time. When the invasion began, EM declared their intent to work together with the Arataka Research Consortium <ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16 [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref> in fighting the threat and finding out the most effective ways to do so. EM FCs and members were fighting the Triglavians in the first days of the invasion areas surrounding the border system Colelie and in Derelik, the tribal home region of the Ammatar.

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-16T08:35:25Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
In YC116, EM was disbanded<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=4140538 -EM- Electus Matari announces its imminent closure
]</ref> after a loss of momentum when key personnel<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient] An end of an era]</ref> and corporations<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/310417/ [GRD] Gradient leaving Electus Matari]</ref> left. Reasons for this have been tied in speculations to the regime change in the Minmatar Republic and the Colelie incident, but there has not been public information released on the matter. After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-assistance-in-the-current-empire-crisis/126273 [SoERR&#93 Asssistance in the current Empire crisis]</ref> during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/multiple-terrorist-attacks-against-amarr-empire-as-privy-council-meets/ MULTIPLE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST AMARR EMPIRE AS PRIVY COUNCIL MEETS]</ref> escalated into full out supporting of a major rebellion<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/amarr-forces-respond-to-terrorist-attacks-and-slave-revolts-on-five-worlds/ AMARR FORCES RESPOND TO TERRORIST ATTACKS AND SLAVE REVOLTS ON FIVE WORLDS]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-em-changes-in-status-and-services/128530 [SoERR&#93[EM&#93 Changes in status and services]</ref> and trying to encourage more<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/em-cretu-new-years-greetings-from-thebeka/130671 [EM&#93[CRETU&#93 New Year's Greetings from Thebeka!]</ref> in the Thebeka system from Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-thank-you-for-the-rebellion-we-gotta-do-this-again-soon/137197 [SoERR&#93 Thank you for the Rebellion, we gotta do this again soon]</ref>. The situation quickly escalated into a multi-way fighting between several capsuleer organizations<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/a-handy-guide-to-thebeka/129019 A handy guide to Thebeka]</ref> before the rebellion died down<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/thebeka-holders-outraged-as-paramilitary-forces-accused-of-taking-slaves-notorious-khanid-slaver-arrested/ THEBEKA HOLDERS OUTRAGED AS PARAMILITARY FORCES ACCUSED OF TAKING SLAVES; NOTORIOUS KHANID SLAVER ARRESTED]</ref>. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in April and May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy<ref name=PNSjoins />. After heavy fighting<ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3415&b=8601150&e=30&t=e Battlereport Aldagolf 121-05-10]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3442&b=8598466&e=129&t=Hd Battlereport Finanar 121-05-08]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3427&b=8575140&e=300&t=rub Battlereport Osvestmunnur 121-04-21]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3427&b=8578090&e=100&t=br Battlereport Osvestmunnur 121-04-24]</ref> and the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-16T08:28:45Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

{{Player Alliance
|id=
|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient] An end of an era]</ref> and corporations<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/310417/ [GRD] Gradient leaving Electus Matari]</ref>
left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-assistance-in-the-current-empire-crisis/126273 [SoERR&#93 Asssistance in the current Empire crisis]</ref> during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/multiple-terrorist-attacks-against-amarr-empire-as-privy-council-meets/ MULTIPLE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST AMARR EMPIRE AS PRIVY COUNCIL MEETS]</ref> escalated into full out supporting of a major rebellion<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/amarr-forces-respond-to-terrorist-attacks-and-slave-revolts-on-five-worlds/ AMARR FORCES RESPOND TO TERRORIST ATTACKS AND SLAVE REVOLTS ON FIVE WORLDS]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-em-changes-in-status-and-services/128530 [SoERR&#93[EM&#93 Changes in status and services]</ref> and trying to encourage more<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/em-cretu-new-years-greetings-from-thebeka/130671 [EM&#93[CRETU&#93 New Year's Greetings from Thebeka!]</ref> in the Thebeka system from Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-thank-you-for-the-rebellion-we-gotta-do-this-again-soon/137197 [SoERR&#93 Thank you for the Rebellion, we gotta do this again soon]</ref>. The situation quickly escalated into a multi-way fighting between several capsuleer organizations<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/a-handy-guide-to-thebeka/129019 A handy guide to Thebeka]</ref> before the rebellion died down<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/thebeka-holders-outraged-as-paramilitary-forces-accused-of-taking-slaves-notorious-khanid-slaver-arrested/ THEBEKA HOLDERS OUTRAGED AS PARAMILITARY FORCES ACCUSED OF TAKING SLAVES; NOTORIOUS KHANID SLAVER ARRESTED]</ref>. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in April and May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy<ref name=PNSjoins />. After heavy fighting<ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3415&b=8601150&e=30&t=e Battlereport Aldagolf 121-05-10]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3442&b=8598466&e=129&t=Hd Battlereport Finanar 121-05-08]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3427&b=8575140&e=300&t=rub Battlereport Osvestmunnur 121-04-21]</ref><ref>[https://br.inyour.space/?s=3427&b=8578090&e=100&t=br Battlereport Osvestmunnur 121-04-24]</ref> and the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

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Electus Matari (Player alliance)

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NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient] An end of an era]</ref> and corporations<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/310417/ [GRD] Gradient leaving Electus Matari]</ref>
left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-assistance-in-the-current-empire-crisis/126273 [SoERR&#93 Asssistance in the current Empire crisis]</ref> during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/multiple-terrorist-attacks-against-amarr-empire-as-privy-council-meets/ MULTIPLE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST AMARR EMPIRE AS PRIVY COUNCIL MEETS]</ref> escalated into full out supporting of a major rebellion<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/amarr-forces-respond-to-terrorist-attacks-and-slave-revolts-on-five-worlds/ AMARR FORCES RESPOND TO TERRORIST ATTACKS AND SLAVE REVOLTS ON FIVE WORLDS]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-em-changes-in-status-and-services/128530 [SoERR&#93[EM&#93 Changes in status and services]</ref> and trying to encourage more<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/em-cretu-new-years-greetings-from-thebeka/130671 [EM&#93[CRETU&#93 New Year's Greetings from Thebeka!]</ref> in the Thebeka system from Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/soerr-thank-you-for-the-rebellion-we-gotta-do-this-again-soon/137197 [SoERR&#93 Thank you for the Rebellion, we gotta do this again soon]</ref>. The situation quickly escalated into a multi-way fighting between several capsuleer organizations<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/a-handy-guide-to-thebeka/129019 A handy guide to Thebeka]</ref> before the rebellion died down<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/thebeka-holders-outraged-as-paramilitary-forces-accused-of-taking-slaves-notorious-khanid-slaver-arrested/ THEBEKA HOLDERS OUTRAGED AS PARAMILITARY FORCES ACCUSED OF TAKING SLAVES; NOTORIOUS KHANID SLAVER ARRESTED]</ref>. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref name=PNSjoins /><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

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Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T18:29:19Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient] An end of an era]</ref> and corporations<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/310417/ [GRD] Gradient leaving Electus Matari]</ref>
left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref name=PNSjoins /><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T18:28:33Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

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[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient] An end of an era]</ref> and corporations<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/310417/ [GRD] Gradient leaving Electus Matari
left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref name=PNSjoins /><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T17:29:03Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient] An end of an era]</ref> and corporations left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref name=PNSjoins /><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

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Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T16:31:09Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient##93; An end of an era]</ref> and corporations left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref name=PNSjoins /><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

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Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T16:10:57Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel <ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient##93; An end of an era]</ref> and corporations left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNSjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref name=PNSjoins /><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T15:46:45Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel <ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient##93; An end of an era]</ref> and corporations left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNOjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref name=PNSjoins /><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T15:46:03Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel <ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient##93; An end of an era]</ref> and corporations left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref name=PNOjoins>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T15:45:07Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

In the early YC116, EM was disbanded. Reasons for this have never been fully explained in public, but theories for reasons to this include loss of momentum after key personnel <ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient##93; An end of an era]</ref> and corporations left after the regime change in the Minmatar Republic.

After being mothballed for about two years, however Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, on YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone. Unlike the old EM with a complicated (and often frustratingly slow) Council structure of governance, current alliance was formed around the leadership of Gradient, with Gradient's CEO (Challis Drant) and XO (Debes Sparre) having ultimate power. Compared to old times, the new Electus Matari shows a significantly increased focus on combat, and a new willingness to work with a variety of allies<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/ PHOENIX NAVAL OPERATIONS TO JOIN ELECTUS MATARI]</ref><ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/arc-triglavian-forces-fighting-in-known-space/162495/16?u=elsebeth_rhiannon [ARC] Triglavian forces fighting in known space]</ref>

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Gradient (Player corporation)

2019-06-15T15:18:19Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Gradient CEOs */

{{IC}}
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]
{{Player Corporation
|corplogo=Gradient.png
|caption=Because not everything is black and white
|corpname=Gradient
|ticker=GRD
|alliance=[[Electus_Matari_(Player_alliance)|Electus Matari]]
|ceo=Challis Drant
|founded=105.06.29
|status=active
|publicchannel=Gradient
|prevalliances=Namtz'aar K'in
|prevceos=Kilhu Emmek, Rocius, Elsebeth Rhiannon
}}

== Overview ==

'''Gradient''' ('''GRD''') is one of the oldest independent capsuleer corporations still active, and the one that can boast most consistently having been loyal to the Minmatar Republic through all turbulent times and changing of hands of tribal leadership. Gradient has both industrial and combat operations, fighting to strengthen the Minmatar people and to defend the tribal lands against <nowiki>pirates</nowiki> and extortionists. Most of our Gradient pilots are either [[Matari|Matari]] or [[Gallente|Gallente]], but there are also a few [[Caldari|Caldari]] pilots in the roster.

To achieve its goals, Gradient has been in and out of various alliances, but the basis and areas of its operations have always remained the same. Currently, Gradient is the executor corporation and the sole deciding power in the loyalist alliance [[Electus_Matari_(Player_alliance)|Electus Matari]].

==History==

NOTE: Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:24, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origin===
::'''"Freedom through strength, strength through industry."'''

Gradient was founded by [[Kilhu Emmek (Player Character)|Kilhu Emmek]] in 105.06.29 and thus is one of the oldest corporations that still exist in the EVE-universe. From the beginning Gradient was a loyal supporter of the [[Minmatar|Minmatar]] [[Republic|Republic]] and has remained so despite changes in both independent capsuleer and Republic politics - a claim no other corporation can make for Minmatar, and very few for any other nation.

In the beginning Gradient concentrated its strength in [[Industrial|industrial]] build up of the [[Republic|Republic]], consistent with the then Republic policy of the same. However, it was not before long that the corporation was also involved in anti-pirate and anti-Amarr combat operations, especially in the defense of tribal space.

The name "Gradient" originally refers to the idea that not everything is black and white, and that in service of greater good shades of grey must sometimes be tolerated.

===Gradient for the Republic===
::'''"Thunder only shouts, slow rain drowns."'''

The early years of Minmatar capsuleering were marked with discord and disagreements brought on by attitudes to the Minmatar Republic government.

During those times, Gradient always spoke for the need of unity under the Republic's flag<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=67810&page=1#6 Pro-Minmatar Organisations - A fact finding thread]</ref> and for putting pride behind actual results, for example supporting the famously unpopular decision to ban Khumaaks in exchange for freed slaves<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/khumaak-motion-passed-sebiestor-councilman-resigns-amid-flurry-of-allegations KHUMAAK MOTION PASSED - SEBIESTOR COUNCILMAN RESIGNS AMID FLURRY OF ALLEGATIONS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66558&page=1#4 PM Karin Midular]</ref>. In a time of new indie capsuleer freedom fighters ceding in numbers from official policy, Gradient remained loyal to the legal government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=98128 The Republic and/or tribes?]</ref> and continued to work in peaceful manners<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=144070 [Press release] Gradient announces a new fund, grants available]</ref> while condemning piracy also by Minmatar groups and all capsuleer separatist movements<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=288401 [Peace in a pod] Divided we stand]</ref>.

This made the corporation from the start a target of derision<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=65206&page=2#34 Pro Minmatar corp CEOs]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66204 An open letter to Oracle and Gradient]</ref>, refusals of co-operation<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=157993 An open letter to all members of Ushra'Khan] </ref> and even violent attacks<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66284 Oracle retracts Gradient War]</ref> by other Minmatar capsuleers with perhaps looser definitions of "loyalism".

In the infamous Karishal Muritor incident<ref>[https://fiction.eveonline.com/new-eden/lore/defiants Defiants]</ref>, where a Republic Fleet officer went rogue, stole Fleet heavy ships, and started terrorist attacks in The Bleak Lands<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=429291 The Defiants]</ref>, Gradient sided strongly with the legal government, offering assistance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=430351 Karishal]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=426101&page=1#12 Terrorist Attacks in the Bleak Lands]</ref> to Admiral Kanth Filmir, charged with bringing Muritor to justice. This stance was wildly unpopular<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=351169 The Alfhild, Magni, and Modi]</ref> from the start, and Gradient was even (completely baselessly) accused of planning to attack other Minmatar organizations because if it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=440111 Me, Muritor, U'K, and the prospect of civil war]</ref>.

When Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>, the Minmatar forces known as "the Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Gradient voiced strong opinions in the internal conflict, calling for peace among the Minmatar and for the Defiants to stand down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>, but declaring loyalty to the Republic should there be a further call to arms<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>. Admiral Kanth Filmir's speech when public demands forced him to resign over the incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=475264 Why we remain loyal (Admiral Filmir's speech today)]</ref> was often cited by Gradient leadership as a good description of their stance:<blockquote>''"You would see the Amarr come tear this all down? You live in a dream brothers. I care not for the politics, I care for the people of this Republic and my solemn duty to protect them all, a Duty that Karishal himself swore to as well, as my men here swore too. Yes, we protect the people here. It is our Duty. It is the Duty. And it is not easy.''

''You think there is not one of us who does not want to take the fight to Amarr and bring all our people back? You think we dont hear their cries? We dont hear their prayers? We dont see them? Everyday we do so. Every damn day. Yet we carry on our duty, we carry on with our protection."''</blockquote>

Still right before the events of YC110, Gradient tried to gather voices for refuting the Angel claim in Skarkon<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref> and for peaceful means for the Starkmanir rescue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref>. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected Gradient to take a stance against the new government. Indeed, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were raised by the corporation<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref>. Regardless of these, Electus Matari leadership and members, and with them Gradient, remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>.

Gradient publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>.

===Involvement in anti-slavery===
::'''"We come for our people."'''

Right after the Khumaak debate in 106, Gradient gained some further publicity, both good and bad, in a famous program to manipulate the slave market to both purchase slaves into freedom and to expose capsuleers involved in slave trading<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=75942 [Press Release] Gradient Announces Program of Naming Slave Traders]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=80724 [Press release] Gradient Releases Survey of Slavetrade]</ref>. That project fast grew to the beginning of Gradient's refugee camp and slave rescue / survival enhancement missions, which continue to this day<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=88939 [Press release&#93 Gradient Continues Anti-Slavery Operations]</ref>.

Most capsuleers and interested parties at the time knew Gradient as an industrial organization, which was not an untrue reputation. The existence of Hope, the refugee center through which millions came to freedom, was also pretty well-known. Slightly less publicity was given to the fact that Gradient did conduct slave acquisition and transport operations across the border, though the "plausible deniability" involved was occasionally only slightly more opaque than sea water, as multiple Intergalactic Summit posts referring to it were made already during the early years<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=145492 Question to the Republic about transporting refugees]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=212418&page=2#54 Destruction of Trading Convoys in Amarr!?!]</ref>. Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.

As the numbers and boldness of independent capsuleers rose, these operations quickly became public knowledge, leading eventually in YC108-109 to escalating wars between Minmatar forces<ref name=WarSituationUpdate>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=336564 [NMTZ] War situation update]</ref><ref name=WarTalk>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=334765 [Peace in a pod] War talk]</ref><ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 We shall stand with our kin, and so can you! (A war dec, and Offer)]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref>, Amarrian loyalists, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=467495 [-EM-] War announcement]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref>.

When Electus Matari was developing the Vitoxin Cure<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>, Gradient was an essential part of providing funding and baseline research.

===Gradient against criminals===
::'''"The only one who can own Republic space is the Republic itself."'''
Perhaps best known of all Gradient's activities is anti-piracy. One of the earliest recorded major engagement in such operations for Gradient is as part of the alliance Namtz'ar Kin against Fury Corporation in YC108<ref name=FUCO>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=340995 [NMTZ] War situation update]</ref>, though there were other wars before that. These wars lead to quick escalation of pirate/anti-pirate action the Molden Heath<ref name=BattleOfMH>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=373553 [NMTZ] Press Release - the battle for Molden Heath]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=459515 [NMTZ] War situation update 109.01.13]</ref> simultaneously to the Slaver Wars. Gradient was heavily involved in antipirate operations in Molden Heath<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=504518 Molden Heath: Out of Control</ref>, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates.

This work was enough that it attracted the attention of officials, and Gradient and/or its various alliances offered assistance to CONCORD<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=368796 NMTZ destroys stolen CONCORD battleships]</ref> and to the Republic several times.

===Gradient in alliances===
::'''"Me and my brother against my cousin, me and my cousin against the outsider."
'''
Gradient has always considered itself independent, and alliances a tool, not an identity in itself. The corporation has been in and out of alliances according to what best serves current needs and goals.

In 107<ref name=KilhuEmmek>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=191509 [Gradient Press Release] Missing person, request for assistance.]</ref> the founder and then [[CEO|CEO]] of the corp Kilhu Emmek ("KE", Sebiestor) disappeared in the [[Great Wildlands (Region)|Great Wildlands]] and left the corp without a leader for some time. He was succeeded as CEO by Rocius Desher, a member of the Brutor Tribe. A little time after that Gradient joined forces with several loyalist corporations to form [[Electus_Matari_(Player_alliance)|Electus Matari]], a Minmatar alliance within the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>.

The original formation of the alliance was turbulent, and Gradient ended up leaving the alliance temporarily soon after its initial formation <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient Press Release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari </ref>. During this absence from the alliance Gradient flew for Namtz'aar Kin, during which time the corporation gained significant advances in combat capability in wars against both Amarrian loyalists<ref name=WarSituationUpdate /> and Molden Heath pirates<ref name=FUCO /><ref name=BattleOfMH />. It has been said by some that this was a formative period for the corporation, changing its disposition from purely industrial to industrial/combat, though it has also been pointed out that Gradient was on this path independently and the shift would likely have happened regardless of their alliance ties<ref name=WarTalk />.

Nevertheless, even outside the alliance, Gradient's co-operation with Electus Matari remained close with joint operations against pirates in Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release]Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>, in wars against Amarrial loyalists<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=455860 [NMTZ] War situation update YC109.01.06]</ref>, and in anti-slavery work in co-operation with the infamous Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>. In YC109 Gradient returned to Electus Matari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=500579 Gradient talks with EM]</ref>.

===Gradient CEOs===
Gradient has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign)<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref>. Many of Gradient's CEOs have had a personal relationship with the region. Two of the former CEOs (Kilhu Emmek and Rocius Desher) have provably stepped down in order to vanish into or spend time in the Great Wildlands<ref name=KilhuEmmek /><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1035092 [GRD] Gradient leadership changes hands]</ref>. Some rumors explaining the absence of the third CEO (Elsebeth Rhiannon) from space in YC116-117 also place her in N-DQ0D, for some time after she ceded her position to the current CEO, Challis Drant<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/209196/ [Gradient] An end of an era]</ref>.

== Current information ==

Current CEO of Gradient is [[Challis Drant (Character)|Challis Drant]], and day-to-day operations are ran by XO [[Debes Sparre (Character)|Debes Sparre]], both of the Brutor Tribe.

107.07.25 Gradient and a few other like minded [[Republic|republic]] supporting corporations founded [[Electus_Matari_(Player_alliance)|Electus Matari]] to strengthen the [[Industrial|industrial]] and paramilitary forces of the [[Republic|Republic]]. Gradient has been a member of that alliance and others, and served in the Minmatar Militia, depending on how the Gradient command estimates the corporation can best serve the Republic.

==Oath of Loyalty==

Gradient penned the capsuleer Oath of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic in 106<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=98062 Oath of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic ]</ref>, based on oaths used by tribal militaries at the time. These words are still in occasional use, both by Gradient members and others. <blockquote>''"I hereby declare my oath of loyalty to the Minmatar Republic. I absolutely and wholly renounce all pledges, fidelities, and allegiances to any foreign sovereignties or powers. I swear to support and defend the Minmatar Republic, its people, policies, holdings, and agents, its sovereignty and the integrity of its territory against all enemies and usurpers, foreign and domestic. I will bear arms on behalf of the Minmatar Republic in times of war, and will perform civil service on its behalf in times of peace. I will obey, uphold, and defend its laws and treaties. I will perform work of national importance under governmental, military, or civilian direction as required by the Minmatar Republic in times of emergency. I make this commitment unreservedly, with no mental reservation or purpose of evasion."''</blockquote>The oath is usually ended with the customary, collectively repeated words <blockquote>''"With this oath, I affirm and assert my loyalty to the Minmatar Republic."''</blockquote>

== References ==

<references/>

[[Category: Roleplay Corporations]]

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T14:58:41Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress.--[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 09:58, 15 June 2019 (CDT)

On YC116.01.17 EM was disbanded and mothballed.

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T14:58:13Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
On YC116.01.17 EM was disbanded and mothballed.

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T14:57:51Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Electus Matari reformed */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

On YC116.01.17 EM was disbanded and mothballed.

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T09:05:00Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Arek'Jalaan */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of loyalist capsuleers in these events and the Militia wars lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/158658/ [I-RED] Public Release: Dissolution of Cal-Matari Program]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T08:52:32Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The tide comes in, the tide goes out */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of Electus Matari in these events lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T08:42:59Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The tide comes in, the tide goes out */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
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|alliancetype=PvP / RP
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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref></ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1563089 To Mr Sadik - In relation to KotMC and the war]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari along other loyalist forces was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research. However, concerns of sharing research with outsiders were also raised <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1565927&page=1#8 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1564865&page=1#9 [Arek'jaalan] Bedfellows]</ref>.

This involvement of Electus Matari in these events lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T08:27:13Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The tide comes in, the tide goes out */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===Arek'Jalaan===
Arek'Jalaan was a research project lead by a Caldari defector, scientist Hilen Tukoss<ref name=ArekJalaan>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=Arek%27Jaalan Arek'Jalaan]</ref>. In June YC113, Electus Matari was instrumental in helping Tukoss defect and getting him to work with Eifyr & Co<ref name=ArekJalaan /> and participated some in the further research.

This involvement of Electus Matari in these events lead to a break-down of previously almost completely friendly association with many (but not all) Caldari State capsuleer forces.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T07:37:34Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The events in Colelie */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|alliancename=Electus Matari
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|alliancetype=PvP / RP
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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===

In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T07:37:09Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The events in Colelie */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died <ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/ KARIN MIDULAR HAS DIED]</ref>. Outraged and upset, Minmatar Fleet forces gathered a capital fleet and attempted to enter Federation space to extradite the shooter. In the events that followed, EM commanders on the field sided with the Republic forces, engaging the Federal defence fleet despite calls on local - some from EM itself - to stand down<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/233306/ Clarification on Electus Matari actions in Federation space today]</ref>.

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-06-15T07:32:20Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The events in Colelie */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
In the year YC115, the Sebiestor Chief and former Prime Minister, Ray of Matar Karin Midular was shot while attending a public event in the Federation. While attempts to save her life were made, they were not succesful, and not having backup clones, she died https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/karin-midular-has-died/

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Elsebeth Rhiannon (Character)

2019-05-18T10:57:17Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* Biography */

{{IC}}
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|caption=Elsebeth Rhiannon
|name=Elsebeth Rhiannon
|race=Minmatar
|bloodline=Sebiestor
|birthdate=2004.03.20 22:10:00
|corporation=SoE Roughriders
|occupation=CEO
|specialisation=Public Relations
}}

== Biography ==

Elsebeth Shaninn, of clan Rhiannon, was born on Matar in the Sebiestor heartlands of the North-Eastern continent of [https://fiction.eveonline.com/new-eden/lore/pator Mikramurka] continent, in the seaport city of [[Sundsele]], as first child of the then Heir to Rhiannon, grandchild of the then Head of the Clan. She is widely considered one of the most famous public figures among Minmatar loyalist capsuleers.

Elsebeth spent her first years alternatively in space on a <nowiki>mining station</nowiki> in Atgur and at her ancestral home on Matar, gathering a wide range of experiences. There are unconfirmed rumors of her parents having been involved in an underground railway and/or terrorist operations before the capsuleer era. They both lost their lives when Elsebeth was only 12 years old; recorded causes of death are asteroid collision with a passenger ship in space and suicide.

Between ages 12 and 16 Elsebeth was educated at Rhiannon as the Heir. At this time, she lived exclusively in Rhiannon estates in the countryside and in the closest city on Mikramurka, where the clan holds property. The clan specializes in trade, investment, and law, and is locally considered influential, with sparse but effective representation in certain logal legal and governmental circles. From her clan-based upbringing she has a strong foundation in inter-clan negotiation and Sebiestor tribal law, with rudiments in international law and diplomacy. She also later studied in [[Pator Tech School (NPC corporation)|Pator Tech School]], graduating as a <nowiki>mining</nowiki> engineer in 105 and receiving her license as an independent capsuleer at the same time.

Elsebeth joined the [[Gradient (Player corporation)|Gradient]] corporation soon after entering space. She started out as a miner and <nowiki>mining</nowiki> supervisor, but quickly turned into diplomacy and leadership, helping shape <nowiki>Gradient</nowiki> as one of the most famous pro-[[Republic|Republic]], pro-peace voices in the cluster. She has served <nowiki>Gradient</nowiki> in various fields - industrial, combat, and leadership.

Her presence in space was in steep decline since the death of [[Karin Midular]] and the resulting armed incident between the Republic and the Federation in Colelie. There have been unconfirmed rumors about her activities at this time, placing her for example in deep undercover work in Amarr space and anti-Shakor conspiracies. What can be confirmed is that unlike in previous years, she has been in very sparse contact with her clan since Midular's death, and has not been seen visiting them for several years.

After these years in apparent hiding, Elsebeth returned to space to form a new corporation called Icecream Audit office, and moved on from there to SoE Roughriders, rejoining Electus Matari. She has again become prominent in space, but maintains that she holds no leadership position in EM and no direct loyalties to "any nation states".

She is recored as married to Masim, of Rhiannon, from Quildar, also a capsuleer, though her current contact to also her husband seems estranged. Their intra-clan-adopted son called Aeron (the current Heir to Rhiannon) has been recently licensed as an independent capsuleer under the callsign Aeron Morningstar, and joined SoE Roughriders. Masim, who went into retirement to raise their son, has been reported to have left Rhiannon clan home sometime after Aeron's graduation, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

== Tattoos ==

Elsebeth carries the Mark of Keeper of Traditions, a campfire / fireplace symbol on top of her left collar bone. This Mark is traditionally considered the mark of a clan leader among Rhiannon. Facial tattoos identify her as Rhiannon, and a member born (not married or adopted) into the clan. She carries affiliation tattoos to the Tribe and the Republic on her arms, though she often covers these with a jacket with the Sisters of EVE and/or Electus Matari emblems. Among the life event tattoos that cover her back and arms there is a long wavy line of small capsules starting from her neck and winding down along her spine, recording all the over hundred emergency clonings she has been through.

== 10 rules of PR ==

'''Rule #1''': no, it is not enough to know yourself that you are doing a good job, how you look in public does matter.

'''Rule #2''': people who are not paying attention to how they make your corporation / alliance look like when they appear in public should not be allowed to talk in public. Better yet, they should not be hired in the first place. (Corollary: If you allow your pilots to appear in public, you should have a dedicated PR staff monitoring it.)

'''Rule #3''': there is nothing to be gained from engaging in "smacktalk", that is, bashing your opponents in public.

'''Rule #4''': whether or not what you are saying about your opponent is in fact true, #3 still holds.

'''Rule #5''': if you think rules #1-#4 do not apply in your situation, you should not be doing PR in the first place. Probably not talking to anyone outside of your family, either.

'''Rule #6''': negotiations with both your enemies and your allies should be done in privacy; the public forums are for addressing the general populace. (Sidenote: it is possible to make addressing the general populace look like talking to your enemy, see "open letters".)

'''Rule #7''': do not lie and do not publish unconfirmed rumors as the truth. This will initially make giving a good impression of yourself a pain in the ass to do in certain situations, but in the long run when the audience knows you just do not lie, it will work to your advantage.

'''Rule #8''': when your opponent is busy making themselves look bad all by themselves, there is no reason to interfere. (Corollary: if you can see the opponent looks like a moron in public, so can the general audience. No need to point it out to them; just sit back and enjoy the show.)

'''Rule #9''': if you do not want to discuss something, do not bring it up yourself. (Related observation: peace and unity is rarely achieved by insulting the ones you wish to be in peace and unity with.)

'''Rule #10''': only provoke the enemy when you are prepared for the [[War_Declaration|war declaration]].

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:12:41Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

{{Player Alliance
|id=
|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC121.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:12:27Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs over 10,000 members in the respective groups combined) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:11:40Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|alliancetype=PvP / RP
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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (including the combat outfit with possibly the most excellent organization name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs 12000 members in the respective groups) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:11:09Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers (and including the combat organization with possibly the most excellent alliance name in the game, Aporkalypse Now). In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs 12000 members in the respective groups) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:09:58Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers. In December YC120, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs 12000 members in the respective groups) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:07:01Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers. In December YC110, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs 12000 members in the respective groups) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a deal with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:06:24Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

{{Player Alliance
|id=
|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers. In December YC110, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Hogs structure against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs 12000 members in the respective groups) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a peace with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. <ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:05:43Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

{{Player Alliance
|id=
|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers. In December YC110, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. War fizzled out, which lasted for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Athanor against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs 12000 members in the respective groups) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a peace with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. [<ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

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Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:05:15Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers. In December YC110, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. For fizzed out for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Athanor against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs 12000 members in the respective groups) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a peace with Hogs that should ensure a relative peace between the entities for at least some months. [<ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T20:04:01Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon:

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
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|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
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|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
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[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
In the end of YC120 and first half of YC121 Electus Matari was also involved in fighting so called "Hogs Collective", a lose coalition of highsec dwellers. In December YC110, Hogs attacked Electus Matari structures, but failed to remove any. For fizzed out for some months, until in May YC121, Phoenix Naval Operations temporarily joined EM to fight this common enemy. After the removal of several Hogs structures from Minmatar space, Hogs were forced to hire WinterCo mercenaries to defend their Fortizar. Initially taking some good fights and managing to finish one more Athanor against superior numbers, Electus Matari yielded to the vastly overwhelming (300 vs 12000 members in the respective groups) mercenary force in YC111.05.15, brokering a peace with Hogs ensuring no further conflict in Molden Heath for some months. [<ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/t/phoenix-naval-operations-to-join-electus-matari/155527/54 Phoenix naval operations to join Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Eve/comments/bl4ioo/highsec_elite_coalition_realises_they_are_getting/ Highsec "elite coalition" realises they are getting owned, salt ensues]</ref>

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T19:49:36Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon:

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|id=
|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T19:46:37Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The War of the Pork */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T19:45:53Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The tide comes in, the tide goes out, but the shore remains */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
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|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
Electus Matari entered a war against local Metropolis alliance Aporkalypse Now. After a few battles, Electus was defeated after their enemies hired sellswords to win their war for them. The Republic stripped Electus Matari of all lands, titles, and rights, as punishment for losing the Metropolis War. Surrender agreements were made with Electus being forced to renounce their loyalty to the Minmatar Republic and instead, declare their full support to the Amarr Empire. The Republic Counsil declared Electus Matari as traitors to the Republic, and ordered the 1st Minmatar Metropolis Fleet to begin hunting down the Capsuleers.

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-15T19:45:21Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The tide comes in, the tide goes out, but the shore remains */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|alliancelogo=Em.png
|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out, but the shore remains===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/67062/ [EM] Joining the Militia
]</ref>.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===The War of the Pork===
Electus Matari entered a war against local Metropolis alliance Aporkalypse Now. After a few battles, Electus was defeated after their enemies hired sellswords to win their war for them. The Republic stripped Electus Matari of all lands, titles, and rights, as punishment for losing the Metropolis War. Surrender agreements were made with Electus being forced to renounce their loyalty to the Minmatar Republic and instead, declare their full support to the Amarr Empire. The Republic Counsil declared Electus Matari as traitors to the Republic, and ordered the 1st Minmatar Metropolis Fleet to begin hunting down the Capsuleers.

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

==References==

<references/>

Electus Matari (Player alliance)

2019-05-14T20:05:38Z

Elsebeth Rhiannon: /* The events in Colelie */

NOTE: work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 03:38, 9 May 2019 (CDT)

[[Category: Roleplay Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: High-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]]
[[Category: Low-Sec Alliances|Electus Matari]] [[Category: Player Alliances]]
[[Category:Minmatar Loyalist Corporations]]

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|caption=Electus Matari
|alliancename=Electus Matari
|ticker=-EM-
|alliancetype=PvP / RP
|founded=107.08.27
|status=Active
|allianceleader=[[Challis_Drant_(Character)|Challis Drant]]
|diplomats=[[Ferista_Nhey_(Character)|Ferista Nhey]], [[Elsebeth_Rhiannon_(Character)|Elsebeth Rhiannon]]
|publicchannel=Public - EM
|website=http://www.electusmatari.com
|webnicename=Electus Matari Forums
|executor=[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]]
|corporations=
[[Tribal_Consortium_Management_Services_(Player_corporation)|Tribal Consortium Management Services]]
[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]] ''(GRD)''
[[Clan_Ogunkoya_(Player_corporation)|Clan Ogunkoya]] ''(OGUN)''
[[Cretus_Incendium_(Player_corporation)|Cretus Incendium]] ''(CRETU)''
[[Amandla_Legion_(Player_corporation)|Amandla Legion]] ''(AMANL)''
[[Re-Awakened_Technologies_Inc_(Player_corporation)|Re-awakened Technologies Inc]] ''(RE-AW)''
[[Huang_Yinglong_(Player_corporation)|Huang Yinglong]] ''(HUANG)''
[[SoE_Roughriders_(Player_corporation)|SoE Roughriders]] ''(SOERR)''
[[Arcane_Odyssey_(Player_corporation)|Arcane Odyssey]] ''(ACOD)''
}}

==Overview==

Electus Matari is an independent capsuleer organization loyal to the Minmatar Republic and operating for the most part in tribal space (Heimatar, Metropolis, Molden Heath, The Great Wildlands). Most of EM's operations concentrate on combat activities against pirates, extortionists and those who imagine they can claim Republic space for solely their own use.

Electus Matari's executive power is solely in the hands of [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], the only corporation in the cluster that has demonstrated the a long-term, unwavering support for the Minmatar Republic, regardless of its current internal politics or tribal balance of power.

For more information, see [https://electusmatari.com/wiki/start EM public information].

==Some highlights on history==

Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 08:30, 10 May 2019 (CDT)

===Origins and principles===

Electus <nowiki>Matari</nowiki> was officially '''founded''' in 107.08.27 by like minded [[Matari|Matari]] corporations (''[[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], Minmatar United Freedom Front, Liberal Trading Co, Minmatar Marines, Mercenaryz, Void Spiders, Frogly Enterprises, FarCry Inc,'' and ''Thrace Inc'') to provide a more structured [[Industrial|industrial]] and [[Logistic|logistic]] capacity to the [[The Republic]] and to assist government organizations such as The [[Republic Fleet]], The [[Republic Justice Department]], and The [[Republic Security Services]]<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=217765 Electus Matari, a new corporate alliance within the Minmatar Republic]</ref>. Along with the <nowiki>industrial and logistic</nowiki> support to the [[Minmatar Republic]], EM was also chartered to actively defend the citizens, <nowiki>assets</nowiki>, and territory of the [[Minmatar Republic]] from all threats internal and external, while supporting the human rights and liberties of all [[Matari|Matari]] including those currently living in foreign captivity.

Since its formation, <nowiki>Electus Matari</nowiki> has faced ups and downs<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=279748 [Gradient press release] Gradient leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=281640 [VOSP press release] VOSP leaves Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=712057 [-MUFF] Sleeping in Light...]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1503720 [Press Release] Re-Awakened Technologies Inc. Leaves Electus Matari]</ref>, disbanded and reformed, but constantly strived to work and fight for the free tribes. The alliance has always had the policy of allowing temporary memberships and periodic absences from the alliance to pursue other interests, meaning that the core group of corporations has shifted several times. Since its conception though Electus Matari has remained in the '''Republic Space''', concentrating its operations there, and worked in various ways for the end of slavery and for keeping the Republic safe. Throughout the turbulent politics of the Minmatar Republic, while allowing individual capsuleers to voice varying opinions, the alliance itself has refrained from taking stances for or against any individual leader of the Republic, instead remaining loyal to the nation itself.

===Antislavery work, and the slaver wars of YC109===

In addition to the Vitoxin research, Electus Matari member corporations have always been involved in anti-slavery in more direct manners, especially prevention of illegal slave trade by the Empire, and bringing refugees across the border into Republic space<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=292279 [Peace in a pod] Good questions have few answers]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=684139 [FAO] Republic Loyalist Forces / Matari Freedom Fighting Forces]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=737778 FAO: EM, VETO, U'K - Need assistance asap.]</ref>. (Parts of those operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref>[https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus]</ref>.)

In YC108, after EM was accused many times of harboring freedom fighters and did not take too much care to vehemently deny it<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=359467 Public denial]</ref>, PIE Inc declared war on the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=450111 [PIE Inc] The Electus Matari]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=451675 EM-PIE War Diary]</ref>. These hostilities quickly spread as both Minmatar<ref>https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387 https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454387]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=452352 NMTZ joins -EM-/PIE war.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461668 War for the Fate Weavers]</ref> and Amarr<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=454388 -VV- declares war on Electus Matari]</ref> <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=453829 CVA declares war to punish Matari terrorists...]</ref>, and even some Caldari<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=461153 [-EM-] War Update]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=587230 A Formal Apology to CAIN from Electus Matari]</ref>, organizations got involved with the fighting. In February YC109, Electus Matari was involved with a notorious smuggling group The Wolves of Pator<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 Of Wolves and Sheep]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479172 The 'Wolves' of Pator crime]</ref>, which did not help calm down the escalation.

These wars stretched for almost two years, on and off, involving various groups and alliances, and since then Electus Matari has regularly been in a way with slaver organizations.

===A fracturing people===

These wars were not uncomplicated Amarr vs Minmatar escalations, though. Amidst the fighting, Karishal Muritor was finally captured and executed by the Republic Fleet<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/republic-claims-responsibility-for-rebel-leaders-death-1 REPUBLIC CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REBEL LEADER'S DEATH]</ref>. The Minmatar Forces known as "Matari Five" fractured, with Ushra'Khan siding with the rebels<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471153 Echoes of Muritor - A Message to the Men & Women of Republic Fleet]</ref>, Fimbulwinter leaving the Republic altogether<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=460076 Official Fimbulwinter Announcement]</ref>, Electus Matari questioning the Republic's reasoning but remaining loyal<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471345 [EM] The death of Karishal Muritor and Ushra'Khan's Response]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=470628 Open letter to the Republic government]</ref>, and Namtz'aar Kin and Fate Weavers siding strongly with the Republic and severing all ties to Ushra'Khan<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471291 The Namtz’aar K’in severs political ties with Ushra'Khan.]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471248 Fate Weavers severs political ties with the Ushra'Khan]</ref>.

Despite calls for peace and unity<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=471553 Matari by blood, by heart, or by pride, listen up.]</ref>, also by Electus Matari, <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=479967 Ushra'Khan must stand down]</ref> the situation escalated both in space and among baseliners<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/nine-killed-and-dozens-arrested-in-dober-harn-riots-protests-increasing-in-frequency-republic-wide-1 NINE KILLED AND DOZENS ARRESTED IN DOBER HARN RIOTS, PROTESTS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY REPUBLIC-WIDE]</ref>, encouraged by Ushra'Khan's infamous "1 isk for Midular"<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=469598 Bounty - Karin Midular - Dead or Alive]</ref> campaign and the refusal to co-operate with Electus Matari in arranging a proper burial for Karishal Muritor<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=478475 [UNITY] Statement Regarding the Republic]</ref>. Electus Matari's call for a re-election was generally well received<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=473313 [-EM-] The Call for a Republic Election...]</ref>, but brewing up trouble continued<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=490520 Voices of Matar rally, Thursday 19:00 EVE Time]</ref>, and the Republic was fast spiraling towards a civil war.

===Defense of Molden Heath===

Anti-piracy and securing the spacelanes and industrial work in tribal space has been another Electus Matari main goal from the beginning<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=344654 [Press Release] Electus Matari destroys POS]</ref>. Electus Matari was one of the alliances active in Molden Heath, as part of such collectives as MH-Sec and Coalition of Antipirates, from YC107 onwards<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=608683 NMTZ figting with EM]</ref>. After the fracturing of the loyalist forces over Karishal Muritor, some reconciliation happened on those operations between the Matari forces, especially after Ushra'Khan lost their station in Providence and joined the fighting in Molden Heath in YC109/09<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=599679 [Ushra'Khan]In support of Molden Heath]</ref>. However, this did not last long, since the close contact between the disagreeing Matari also ripped open the wounds of the Muritor incident<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=638721 [UNITY] Republic Rally]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=641484 The Muritor Assassination]</ref>. A call of what was left of the Defiants to join them in the fighting caught the attention of many, and made Electus Matari clearly and publicly take the stance of following the Republic in the matter<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=666174 The Defiants call upon you.]</ref>.

Despite independent capsuleer efforts to secure Molden Heath, it remained a backwater and a cradle for restlessness. In YC110 when the Angel Cartel made a claim for Skarkon, Electus Matari was <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/discussion-continues-over-angel-claim-in-skarkon DISCUSSION CONTINUES OVER ANGEL "CLAIM" IN SKARKON]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=783265 Rally in Pator]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=785564 Angel Oppression in Skarkon]</ref> again strongly voiced its stance that the only party that can own Republic space is the Republic itself.

===Vitoxin/Insorum research===

Since YC107, Electus Matari, especially Re-Awakened Technologies, was heavily involved in the development of a Vitoxin cure<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=254486 [Official Electus Matari Statement] The Insorum Prototype]</ref>. While calls for Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=252088 Protest at the Republics Inaction to help its own people with Insorum]</ref> or the Sisters of EVE<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=545931 To the SOE: A Request for Assistance]</ref> to publicly assist in the research went largely unanswered due to security reasons, Electus Matari worked on crucial parts of the related basic science and independently searching for a cure.

When the information that the so-called 'Elder Fleet' had used Insorum, the research team inquired after details<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=834306 [-EM-] An Open Letter to Republic Parliament and the Elders]</ref>, but never received answers. As secrecy was no longer necessary<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=791351 A Permanent Cure for the Vitoc Method - Interim Research Results]</ref>, the research team published their findings. Most of the publicly available research into Vitoc today was originally based on and published by Electus Matari members<ref>[http://wiki.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?title=The_Vitoc_Problem The Vitoc Problem]</ref>.

===Electus Matari in the changing Republic===
After Electus Matari had repeatedly voiced its support to the Minmatar Republic against those who defended the acts of Defiants, and for a peaceful resolution of the Starkmanir issue<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=789000 To the Republic and Mandate governments, considering the Starkmanir]</ref> amidst the riots<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/government-inaction-with-starkmanir-dissolved-parliament-triggers-riots/ GOVERNMENT INACTION WITH STARKMANIR, DISSOLVED PARLIAMENT TRIGGERS RIOTS]</ref> there were those who considered the alliance supporters of prime minister Karin Midular specifically. Thus, in the dramatic events of YC110, where a previously unknown Minmatar force attacked the Empire to recover the Starkmanir<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-second-minmatar-thukker-armada-invades-amarr-empire/ REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE]</ref>, officials of the government were found murdered<ref>[https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/world-news/report-mass-murders-reported-at-minmatar-republic-government-facilities/ REPORT: "MASS MURDERS" REPORTED AT MINMATAR REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT FACILITIES]</ref>, and the Parliament dissolved, many expected EM to take a stance against Maleatu Shakor.

Electus Matari leadership and members quickly restated that their stance was unchanged and the alliance remained supportive of the Republic itself, not of any particular leader or government<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790365 Since the Republic is on life support..]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790823 To Karin Midular]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=790052&page=1#28 Karin Midular ousted!]</ref>. It was also pointed out by the then leadership, that strictly speaking the 'Elder Fleet' was not a Republic concern at all, as it was not a Republic force, nor apparently hostile to the Republic<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=793386 Matari Elder Fleets, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!]</ref>. However, severe concerns over the legality of the power switch were also raised by the alliance<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=801710 Republic elections - no other candidates?]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=806178&page=1#19 Maleatu Shakor]</ref><ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=794874 [-EM-] Official Statement]</ref>.
<blockquote>''"There are a lot of holes here. Questions unanswered. Void where proof should be.'' ''And blood is filling those holes.'' ''But perhaps the saddest thing in all of this is, it doesn't matter.'' ''What's done is done. Our duty now lies with the living, with those who survive."'' (Evanda Char, YC110.06.12)<ref name=EvandasWordsOnFW /></blockquote>

Electus Matari publicly renewed their Oaths of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic after the regime change in YC110.07.01<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=811707 Today, and all days]</ref>. At the same time, the Amarr Militia was declared categorically KOS<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=808716 [-EM-] Electus Matari Press Release: Standings Reset]</ref>. As alliances were not allowed into the Militias in the beginning, EM pilots wishing to enlist served under the flag of 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing <ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=795739 [17TW] 17th Minmatar Tactical Wing announcement]</ref>, with the alliance supporting the war effort<ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/alliances-continue-to-support-militias ALLIANCES CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MILITIAS]</ref>.

===The tide comes in, the tide goes out, but the shore remains===
After the turbulent times of the regime change, Electus Matari settled to a period of regular operations. Support for the Militias rekindled the old slaver wars<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=967748 [PIE Inc] The Renewal of an Old War]</ref>, and Electus Matari pursued antipirate operations as usual<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1143485 [Electus Matari] ELECTUS MATARI OPERATIONS IN THE AMMATAR MANDATE]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1281154 Electus Matari Turns to Piracy!]</ref>.

Electus Matari has always had close ties to the Great Wildlands, having flown in that region as allies to local NRDS alliances (eg Foundation, True Reign). Thus the news of Thukker joining the Republic was generally received well <ref>[https://www.eveonline.com/article/thukker-tribe-to-join-republic-with-full-autonomy-in-the-great-wildlands-1 THUKKER TRIBE TO JOIN REPUBLIC WITH FULL AUTONOMY IN THE GREAT WILDLANDS]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1016961 Welcome, brothers and sisters of the Thukker Tribe!]</ref>.

In 111.09 the alliance suffered a big blow, when the long-term executor Evanda Char (Sb.) stepped down<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1173873 [-EM-] A New Executor]</ref>. She was, however, succeeded by an experienced leader, Rocius Desher (Br.), the former Gradient CEO<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1175510 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari appoints new Executor]</ref>.

Electus Matari first joined the Tribal Liberation Force<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1229890 [Electus Matari] Electus Matari current operations]</ref> in the end of the year 111. This required, at the time, that corporations leave the alliance to enlist individually, which was cumbersome, but the campaign ended succesfully with full Minmatar control of the warzone<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1248097 [Electus Matari] EM campaign ends]</ref>. Since then, the alliance has semi-regularly enlisted - later, when it became possible, as an alliance - for focused campaigns, but has not stayed in the Militia for indefinite periods of time.

Combining antipiracy, Militia work, and presence in the Great Wilandlands has served to keep the alliance diplomats busy<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1499112 Electus Matari allies and EM pilots engage and kill Minmatar Militia]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1014313 A warning to fellow Thukker tribals regarding Foundation <FDN> in GW]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=1470107 Electus Matari Tell PARO They're Horrible.]</ref>.

===The events in Colelie===
Work in progress --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:05, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

===Electus Matari reformed===
Work in progress, lacks links to fights. --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

After being mothballed for about two years, Electus Matari reorganized around [[Gradient_(Player_corporation)|Gradient]], one of the original founding corporations, in YC118.11.09. Since then, the new EM has been involved in various combat operations in tribal space, including for example Great Wildlands, the Molden Heath and the warzone.

===The Thebeka Incident===
Placeholder for more in-depth explanation --[[User:Elsebeth Rhiannon|Elsebeth Rhiannon]] ([[User talk:Elsebeth Rhiannon|talk]]) 15:04, 14 May 2019 (CDT)

In the end of YC120, what started as a small humanitarian / slave rescue operation during a Blood Raider attack in the Amarr Empire escalated into full out rebellion in the Thebeka system, and Electus Matari's Freedom's Gate station deployed there was the target of multiple hostile organizations. (Freedom's Gate has since been deployed again in two other campaigns, and today and serves as a Memorial to the Battle of Colelie<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nadsc-public-announcement-battle-of-colelie-memorial/155209 [NADSC] Public Announcement – Battle of Colelie Memorial]</ref>.)

===Sports===
Several members of Gradient competed in the Racing League in YC109-YC111, most as part of the Venture Racing team<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=616954 Venture Racing Team: Sponsors]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=607836 Venture Racing Team]</ref><ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=723568 Venture Racing: Season 6]</ref>.

Electus Matari has taken part on the Alliance Tournamet several times<ref>[https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=982029 Congratulations to Ushra'Khan and EM, Good Luck to the TLF!]</ref>.

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