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The Vitrauze Project (Chronicle)

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It may not make sense at first. The complexities of life's story run so deep that it may take some time to understand. Some time indeed. Yet I tell you now that time will make the truth of these words shine ever brighter, because that is what I made them to do.

- Unknown

<center><nowiki>***</nowiki></center>

She was watching the people of [[World_On_Fire_(Chronicle)|Seyllin]] die on live holovision when they came for her.

[[Lianda_Burreau|Lianda]]. I must warn you, my child, no matter the risk. The Senate has learned of the appearance of new, stable [[Wormholes|wormholes]], leading to unknown areas of space. You must not involve yourself in this matter. There will be a time and a place for your research to continue. Please, for the sake of everything you have worked for, lie low.

They told her [[CreoDron_(NPC_corporation)|CreoDron]] had only asked for one person. On the display, a darkened and burning orb glowed in brilliant shades of blue. Millions must have been there, she thought, trapped inside a dying planet.

They said this was the kind of help that would matter more tomorrow, when today had taken what it would from them all. Strangely poetic, the ones they had decided to send for her. Most likely no coincidence. They left her there. She would follow soon, once her affairs had been set in order. Those words, and the truth of them in her eyes when she stepped towards them so purposefully,

They had bought the privacy she would need to reach him.

<center><nowiki>***</nowiki></center>

"CD-73, this is CD-Vitrauze, come in."

"CD-Vitrauze, this is CD-73, I have you."

"How are you doing out there?"

"Fine, just settling in."

"Professor? What you said before? We're behind you all the way."

A poignant smile formed across her face, shared only with the on-board surveillance.

"Thank you."

The [[Helios|Helios]] stabilized as it pulled out of warp, settling for now into a cautious eighty-kilometer orbit. The gamble had paid off. Not that she had doubted her initial findings. She felt it was somehow appropriate that Vitrauze was where she found it. She had not signaled anything to them, not yet, not until she could see something.

Something amazing.

The [[Vitrauze (System)|system of Vitrauze]], to most people, had been nothing more than another cruel and lonely place off the major spacelanes of the Federation. For most people, it would remain such. That was fine with her. The best secrets had always lain in plain sight, beneath casual glances that each day saw nothing.

She saw them, though. Stripping the unknown of its mystery had been her life's work, a task as noble as it was destructive. Before her now, just a few short moments away, was one more riddle, but it wasn't one she would solve to the end. She gazed out into the twisting shapes, admiring something she felt she had seen a thousand times before in her dreams and yet only now truly saw for the first time. It was as magnificent and terrifying as anything she could have hoped for.

For those there now, Vitrauze would be remembered as the system where they found that first link to the unknown. For her, it would be where she left something. She would burn, glow like Seyllin, and in that dim luminescence that her sacrifice shed, others would see the hidden paths to tread. He would have liked it phrased that way.

"Vitrauze, I've found something. Sensors onlined, in transit now. You have live priority feed."

The [[MicroWarpdrive|microwarpdrive]] engaged and eighty kilometers quickly became fifty, thirty, twenty and then, nothing. Zero point.

It had been named after an early Federation Senator, whose name in turn was supposedly taken from one of the first settlers to come through the [[EVE_gate|EVE Gate]]. To the [[Amarr|Amarr]], "Vitra" meant simply "life." Life itself. The [[Gallentean|Gallentean]] understanding of the word was more subtle, however. To them it meant "living."

Different in the way sunrise and sunset are, she thought.

Six more Helioses decloaked as they dropped out of warp, falling into the same cautious long-range orbit as she had.

"Whenever you're ready."

<center><nowiki>***</nowiki></center>

"CD-73, this is CD-Vitrauze, come in."

She stopped the thrusters for a moment, almost answering the call before deciding against it. They could wait. Even though her voice alone would mean so much, they could wait. For now, this moment was hers.

"CD-73, this is CD-Vitrauze, come in. Problem at our end."

The blood immediately started pushing through her veins, accelerating with each new heartbeat. She fought back the instinct, millions of years and even more souls forfeited in the name of progress, all driving her to avoid this. To return.

"CD-Vitrauze, this is CD-73, I have you."

"[[Black_Eagles|Black Eagles]] have entered system, maximum time until location is scanned: approximately 2 minutes."

"Proceed as planned. I am not here."

Within just a few moments of those words reaching the other side, the flagship of CreoDron's private fleet deactivated cloaking devices and began about the crucial task of pretending to be useful.

<center><nowiki>***</nowiki></center>

To most observers, "CD-1" would be considered a monstrosity. Horrifically warped [[Dominix|Dominix]] hulls overflowing with esoteric [[Electronics|electronics]] equipment often evoked familiar images, ones not so welcome in the heart of Federation space, particularly in recent years, and particularly when the vessel in question carried CreoDron tags.

To many of the leading scientists in CreoDron, though, it was their beloved mothership. At times it would serve as their mobile research lab, as their home. Now it served as one incredibly risky decoy. Confiscation would mean an end to so many ongoing projects, but the weight of that also played in their favor.

The uncharacteristically dark hulls of four [[Megathron|Megathron]]-class [[Battleships|battleships]] suddenly appeared, sliding into the scene with a graceful menace that only the [[Black_Eagles|Black Eagles]], with their specially commissioned ships, could project. Even before the violent tear in the fabric of space that dominated the area, gushing with its ominous crimson light, their presence was made known. The arrival alone would have its effect, but underneath it all, the official CreoDron line from that point on would remain steadfast. All contact with the other side had been lost.

Duvolle scientists had been "invited" to attend the ensuing investigation and it was they in particular who queried the absence of CreoDron's leading astrophysicist. No doubt their own interest in these matters was welcomed by the Eagles, just as Duvolle had welcomed the opportunity to see and hear things that would normally put their own operations under the Federation's ruthless self-scrutiny. These were the sorts of plays the Eagles were fast becoming known for, where saying no was made a twice-unattractive option.

The captain of the fleet understood better than most the capacities of his opponent. He would comply, but even though others made billions of ISK, these two outsiders now prying into their research would be considered by him and the rest of his crew as the very worst kind of vultures. This was how real, lasting damage was done. No press releases, no fanfare, no public comments one way or the other. Nothing would be made today but enemies.

As CD-1 was turned over indefinitely to Federal jurisdiction, the first discovery was made. In one ear, the pilots and crew of CreoDron were hearing stories of a new, unknown civilization and in the other, the mechanical drawl of a Federation police drone reading them their rights.

Normally, such a task was paid its respect, and even the most severe of the Eagle's captains would dutifully inform a fellow citizen of their legal rights. As both parties floated there, however – the once-honored formalities of the moment handled by automatons – the Eagles received their own distracting news. Another nineteen [[Wormholes|wormholes]] had been discovered, and although that amount by itself was easily matched, what disconcerted the captains most was that only five minutes before their arrival, the number had stood at one.

<center><nowiki>***</nowiki></center>

The [[Helios|Helios]] rested up against the structure. The enclave in the distance seemed quiet, bereft of life. This one, however, felt young even now. There was such beauty in this timeless design, even though time had claimed them all.

It was more real this time. He looked more real, but she could see it. See that he was not, and that perhaps, this was not either. The data could have been pulled from the fluid router cache, enhanced somehow. Any automated system that could do something like this would be far more advanced than she had known, but then this was not her field, and she had a saying about scientists who casually dipped into her own. All the same, she could swear she knew the design. So old. She had these thoughts even as she stared at him. Too much a scientist and too little a soldier.

This time, there was no life in Hilen's eyes, and it was telling her to go.

Once again into the darkness, and for a moment she could almost feel that wind on her face, as the data that represented who she was failed to cross the river back home.

<center><nowiki>***</nowiki></center>

"We have reports of…78 now. 78, Corporal. I just had a scout land in… in…"

"What is it, Captain?"

"…in [[Luminaire|Luminaire]], Sir."

"What?"

"An advance scout, deployed… deployed in Lonetrek. They reported the wormhole in Ibura, scouted the other side and landed in the middle of our operations base."

<center><nowiki>***</nowiki></center>

Lianda watched the leaves falling into the stream, plucked from the limbs of the trees with such ease. The wind was so gentle she could barely feel it on her face and yet it took them all, softly caressing the branches into donating the remnants of life they once bore.

She could understand that eagerness, how easy it was to let go after you'd grown out of the things that once nurtured you, that once comprised your entire world.

He understood this, of course. This was his VR channel, and he had chosen the environment for a reason.

"Hilen," she said quietly, looking across to the [[Deteis|Deteis]]. His eyes were fixed on the currents that licked at the edge of the bank. A sobering gaze slowly lifted to meet hers. The weight of everything they had shared was staring her in the face. She fell silent.

"Go," he said, turning away from her and shaking his head. "Just…"

He disconnected the feed, leaving her alone in the surrounding black.

<center><nowiki>***</nowiki></center>

"Her unique network ID was accessed at the same time she attempted to make contact, yet she did not enter her password correctly."

"Yes, we looked into it. She didn't gain any access to secure information. We're investigating the reasons she didn't authenticate properly."

"Of course, but that's not what I wanted to mention."

"Yes?"

"You don't seem to know what I'm talking about."

"Go on."

"The password, the one she entered. The incorrect string?"

"I will put aside any questions I have about how you would have access to such a thing and ask you to come to the point."

"It's a locus."

"I see."

"Yes."

"We were not aware."

"With due respect, Sir, what you are not aware of is that for every one of those six Helioses inside your system, there are two of our Buzzards."

"I believe that as much as I believe you're a psychologist."

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Applied Science? All science is applied. Eventually.

- [[Hilen_Tukoss|Hilen Tukoss]]. Program [[Director|Director]], Otosela Neuropsychology Center.

Egone

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The '''Egone''' is a new audio delivery paradigm for streaming media directly to clients.

==Overview==
[[Egonics Inc.]] maintains a huge database containing personal profiles of billions of people. It is arguably the largest database of personal information owned by a non-governmental company. From that database, news, music and entertainment—much of the latter specifically created by the Egonics itself—are delivered to customers via specially-designed headsets called the Egone.

==Technology==
Egonics use a unique method in distributing music to its customers. The Egone may look like a head ornament instead of a headphone. This is because it doesn’t broadcast sound to the ears as normal headphones do, but rather projects the music directly to the zones in the brain that govern hearing, bypassing the ear altogether.

This has many obvious advantages, both for Egonics and the customer. Most importantly, there is no danger of illegal copying and distribution, as there is no actual sound to record. Also, there is no noise pollution and people can easily converse with each other as the ears are clear.

== Entertainment==
Egonics employs thousands of sound engineers and musicians which constantly create music according to the specs of a certain group of customers.

Because Egonics recognizes hundreds of distinct taste patterns in the populace and makes certain everybody can find music that caters to their very special preferences, the corporation publishes thousands of songs every single day.

Although the musicians employed by Egonics are total non-entities while in its service, they gain invaluable experience during their stay and a number of them have gone onto fame after their stint there.

==Social Aspect==
Early on, conservatives within the [[Gallente]] government vehemently opposed the data gathering methods used by Egonics. The corporation ingeniously used this opposition to its advantage by rallying young people to its cause, advocating personal freedom of all things. This was one of the major factors in the subsequent growth of the company; the Egone became a symbol of liberty among young people everywhere. The [[Amarr|Amarr Empire]] has forbidden the operation of Egonics Inc. within its borders.

The information in the Egonics database is extremely detailed: it lists both the social status of a person including job, education, marital status, and so on, but also very thorough genealogical and biological data, including DNA samples. Egonics uses every method possible to enlarge their database and keep it up to date. Some of these methods are frowned upon by many, but others applaud how dedicated the company is in making sure the customer gets exactly what he likes and there are some that thrive on selling Egonics DNA samples from people not in their vast database.

== See Also ==
* [[Items_(technology)#Information and Entertainment|Information and entertainment]]
* [[Items_(technology)|Item technology]]
* [[Entertainment#Games and Activities|Games and Activities]]
* [[Non-tech advancements]]
* [[Egonics_Inc._(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Egonics Inc.]]
* [[The_Scope_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Scope]]

Vitrauze Agreement

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The''' Vitrauze Agreement''' was named after the system where the wormhole was found that led to a system where the first [[Sleepers (lore)|Sleeper]] [[Enclaves|Enclave]] was found. Signed by [[CONCORD]] and the four [[Empire Factions|empires]], this agreement sets out the terms by which Sleeper salvage is to be dealt with, traded and sold, including but not limited to quarantine periods and comprehensive safety testing.

==Excerpt - Article 8, Section E==
CONCORD subsidization in the acquisition of scientifically valuable by-products. Although preliminary, through the spirit of peace and co-operation that affirms this treaty, each of the four member nations have exchanged sufficient information to identify four key salvageable materials of scientific interest. Seeking to both minimize their impact on [[capsuleer]] economic development and to allow more time for proper investigation into the impact of all unknown materials, the member nations have agreed to focus on four lower tier by-products identified during initial excavations of unknown space.

Clause 1) The four member nations of the treaty have each agreed that the preliminary findings, and any agreements based thereupon, on each of the four units is strictly provisional. Current scientific opinion broadly agrees that these items are of little material value. However, any reassessment undertaken by any of the member nations that is deemed to invalidate this initial finding may be deferred to.

Clause 2) CONCORD, in operation with the [[Secure Commerce Commission|SCC]], has agreed to facilitate and subsidize the acquisition of these items through capsuleer markets at a standard price agreed upon by all of the four member nations.

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== See Also ==
*[[Non-tech_advancements|Non-tech advancements]]
*[[CONCORD]]
*[[Sleepers (lore)|Sleepers]]
*[[Anoikis (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Anoikis]]

People of Origin

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[[Origin]] is a rapidly growing and diverse system, populated by former members of all the nations of New Eden.

The majority of the Origin population lives on the surface of the system’s planets, although the not insubstantial remainder lives among the various stations and installations in orbit around the system. Origin’s economy is heavily socialised, with all citizens of Origin receiving a living allowance capable of supporting them and allowing them to pursue whatever interests them. This has led to a large boom in the restaurant and entertainment industries, and has thus far had the intended effect of encouraging growth and development.

Property rights on Origin are managed on a first come, first serve basis, however these areas are opened up one at a time, to ensure those who come to the system later have a chance to acquire land. Despite the growing population, only a small fraction of the available land areas have been allocated thus far, and growth is expected to be able to continue for decades to come, before population pressures begin to negatively affect the system.

The [[Government of Origin]] takes great pains to care for and nurture its population, as a result 87% of the population have clone backups made using the [[Riordan-Nilanth Gravitational Resonance Imager]], with the remainder being composed of either those too young to be backed up, or those who chose against re-lifing for various religious or moral reasons. This has led to a strong cultural sense of protectiveness towards children, as they are the only ones vulnerable to permanent death.

The Origin Colonial Authority, the proto-government that runs Origin, recognizes three distinct cultural population groups composed of various interacting or conflicting subgroups. These groups exist for classification purposes on a systemwide scale, and some of them exist only in the form of population groups, without any centrally riding ideology or political affiliations. These groups are meant to broadly identify cultural trends, not to classify individuals, and while some of them exist as outright organisations with membership and internal politics, others are merely designations assigned to large swaths of people following analyzed behavioral trends.

==The Colonialists==
The Colonialists represent 68% of the total population of Origin. They are composed of associations of humans who have all migrated to Origin for various external political reasons: refugees of war, poverty, tyranny, and persecution. Together they comprise the majority of the population of Origin. Though often not politically unified, they form the strongest bloc pushing for largely traditional values within the Colonial Authority. They form the majority of the voting body, and generally desire to live good lives, free of the turmoil that led them to Origin, because of this, they form the majority of the swing vote within most elections and referenda. Of the 13% of the population without backups, nearly 99% of them come from the Colonialist bloc.

Major subgroups within the Colonialist population bloc include:

===Arakida Tribe===
The Arakida tribe is an association of minmatar clans within Origin, and its total membership comprises 24% of the colonialist bloc. Despite their small size though, the tribe’s strong cultural and political unity makes them a formidable force within the government. The Arakida Tribe is not recognized by the other tribes as legitimate, and thus many of the clans within the Arakida Tribe are considered traitors by their original tribes. Arakida posits that all tribes came into existence by splintering and fusing from other tribes, older and now extinct, and that the formation of a new tribe is simply an extension of this, providing unity to the minmatar community that would otherwise be fragmented along tribal lines. Not all minmatar clans within Origin are part of the Arakida tribe, and all the tribes have at least a few clans in Origin, however, the majority of the minmatar population in Origin belongs to Arakida.

===Sani Sabidine===
A pacifistic splinter sect of the Sani Sabik, long persecuted for its associations with the larger Sani Sabik cult, the Sani Sabidine share the belief that blood is sacred, but they view the drawing of blood to be sacrilege against God, leading to a pacifistic nature that abhors all violence as an affront to their deity. The Sani Sabidine don't believe in modern medicine, surgery, or anything that breaks the skin. To them, breaking the skin by choice, even if the reason is altruistic, is sinful. The majority of their culture lives a simple agrarian existence in townships and monasteries, making up 8% of the colonialist bloc.

===Settler Coalition===
The majority of the people settled on the planets of Origin belong to the Settler Coalition, which forms the majority party within the electable positions within the government. Members of the settler coalition come from all nations and all walks of life, united in the goal to build a new home for themselves in Origin. The coalition makes up 47% of the colonialist bloc, though its large size and wide ranging membership leads to it being moderate and liberal on most positions, and internal divisiveness is a constant factor.

===Spacers Guild===
The spacers guild are the associations and unions of the various starship and station crews. United by pursuit of collective bargaining rights, the Spacers Guild represents a powerful political bloc, and forms the main opposition to the Settler Coalition. While they only make up 21% of the Colonialist population group, their general unity and internal organisation makes them a major force within systemwide politics.

==The Posthumans==
The Posthumans represent 19% of the total population of Origin, the people falling into this category are classed there based on their transcendent views, or because of their level of modification from the human baseline. Posthumans can be found on every planet, though they tend to be more social than other population blocs, and thus are more common in areas of high population density. Major subgroups within the the Posthumans are:

===The Multiples===
Multiples are people who have cloned themselves into multiple bodies at the same time, with their consciousness distributed between all their various bodies using networking technology. Because this act is considered illegal by CONCORD, seeking to become a multiple has led many of these people to Origin, where existing as a multiple is permitted. Multiples come from every race and culture, but there is a strong tendency to identify as a multiple first, and everything else second, among those unique individuals.

===The Networkers===
Networks are collections of individuals connected together in a pseudo-hivemind. The majority of them live within small communities known as Techno-communes, though they can be found anywhere and among all walks of life. Most networks include 5-10 individuals, although some can be as large as 400, before the connections become saturated, as there are only so many people a single mind can intimately know and remember. Most Networked individuals live together in communal housing, although in some cases, members of the network will go out into the wider system, seeking sensory experiences for the rest of the collective, and a few Networks have members across every planet in Origin.

===The Capsuleers===
The Capsuleers are capsule pilots or those training to be capsule pilots within one of the schools of Origin. Although small in number, they are immensely powerful, and their abilities often rocket them into positions of importance within the system.

==The Techno-Pyschologists==
The Techno-psychologists represent 13% of the total population of Origin, despite their small size, their influence has been disproportionately large due to the extreme levels of cohesion present within the various elements of their movement. The Techno-psychologists seek to create cultures and societies experimentally, and find new forms of economics, culture, and social interaction in an attempt to create more ideal societies. Small test batch communities, operating under semi-closed conditions, are spread all across remote areas of the system to study their evolution over time. Major Techno-Pyschologist groups include:

===The Coalescents===
The Coalescents are an attempt to create a functional 'human hive,' through the application of social pressures and dynamics.The mostly female population of Hive City on Renaissance is nearly 100,000 strong, with several town sized outlying settlements.

===The Decentralizers===
The Decentralizers can be found among most of Origin's various population groups, but the majority tend to live in small independent planetside communities. The Decentralizers hold the view that closed, centralized institutions are inherently flawed systems that are both inefficient and very corruptable, seeing concentration of power as undesirable. Although some are seeking to replace those institutions by talking to and working with the Colonial Authority, the majority of the Decentralizers are part of the Bypass movement. They are working to bypass the institutions, such as banks, schools, governmental branches and corporations, making them obsolete by creating open, transparent and decentralized alternatives. The Gallente Tary LaCote is the most renowned participant in the Bypass movement, but as one would expect, there is no official leader.

Prisoner 47

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'''Prisoner 47''' is an [[Amarr]] commoner imprisoned on a secret [[Minmatar]] prison colony. In his time there he has passed from desperation and exhaustion to enlightenment and fearlessness.

==Imprisonment==
The Prisoner had been captured by the Minmatar and tried in secret military courts. He was deemed a threat to Minmatar freedom, so he was transported to a secret prison on an unknown planet. The first day he arrived, he witnessed a guard kill a new prisoner for no reason. He suffered along with the rest of the prisoners in the guards' sadistic games, though he did not hate the guards because he viewed them as a force of nature rather than human. He did, however, come to hate certain other prisoners - who he likened to ghosts - once he discovered they were utterly indifferent to the guards' brutality and seemed to be spared any repercussions of the games.

==Rebellion==
His faith shaken by these ghosts, he began seeking answers. 47 brutally attacked one of the chosen prisoners with a plate and, before he was beaten by the guards, heard the man mention something about a “[[King (Amarr NPC)|king]].” After recuperating from the beating, he assaulted more of the indifferent prisoners until one told him the King was in the jungle. Though he did not know if the King was even a person and had no directions, he fled into the jungle to seek him.

==Enlightenment==
After several days of an increasingly difficult and ragged search, he at last found the King, who turned out to be an Amarr hermit living in a shack in the midst of a large, dangerous swamp.

The King fed him, explained how the prison got supplies, and revealed to him that those who were given “faith” by the King were spared by the guards. Prisoner 47, long since pushed past his breaking point, readily agreed to embrace the chaos of the camp and become one of the prisoners he had previously hated. As he left the King, he encountered a wild [[slaver hound (lore)|slaver hound]], which growled at him but otherwise left him unharmed. Rather than be frightened by it, he found kinship with the beast.

== See Also ==
*[[Amarr_(NPCs)|Amarr people]]
*[[Amarr_(NPCs)#Commoners and Other Citizens|Commoners and Other Amarr Citizens]]
*[[King (Amarr NPC)|The King]]
*[[King Slaver (Chronicle)|Chronicle: King Slaver]]

Nusi

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'''Nusi''' is a professor at an [[Amarr]] school, where he instructs his students on theological matters.

==Lessons on Amarr religion==
When questioned about whether [[Khanid Family|Khanid]] are allowed in the [[Theology Council]] chambers, he began a discussion on several Amarr symbols.

He first explained the symbol of the first men unified with God, then the symbol of man and God separate, and lastly the symbol of man and God reunified imperfectly in the manner of the Imperial Seal.

He then drew the Imperial Seal upside down and explained it as the symbol [[Khanid II]] sent to the Theology Council when asked to explain his refusal to commit suicide following [[Heideran VII|Heideran VII's]] ascension. Nusi explained that Khanid had adopted it as the Khanid Royal Seal, though no one except Khanid himself was sure what it meant. Nusi says the Theology Council interpreted it as saying man's law is more important than God's law, thus finding it a challenge to their own authority.

Lastly, he drew an inversion of the second symbol, said it was frowned upon, and added that the only correct interpretation of it was that the Imperial Creed is part of Amarr heritage, but its future lay in the stars.

He was questioned about the existence of a sixth symbol, but declared that there was no such thing.

== See Also ==
* [[Amarr_(NPCs)|Amarr people]]
* [[Amarr_(NPCs)#Commoners and Other Citizens|Commoners and Other Amarr Citizens]]
* [[Signs_of_Faith_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Signs of Faith]]

Adi

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'''Adi''', a student of [[Nusi]], at one point noted that the second symbol he had drawn on the board something to do with the dark.

== See Also ==
* [[Amarr_(NPCs)|Amarr people]]
* [[Amarr_(NPCs)#Commoners and Other Citizens|Commoners and Other Amarr Citizens]]
* [[Signs_of_Faith_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Signs of Faith]]
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World News 2008

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* [[BREAKING NEWS: CONCORD ANNOUNCES AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY MILITIA WAR POWERS ACT]]
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Leaked FIO Report Reveals Secret Caldari Prison

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''2008-08-29 19:25 By Svarthol''

Luminaire – [[The Scope]] has obtained an [[Federal Intelligence Office|FIO]] report detailing the existence of a secret prison on [[Caldari Prime]] holding most dangerous criminals, political prisoners, and captured members of the [[Gallente]] resistance forces. According to excerpts of the story, due to be published tomorrow, the prison is in fact an evacuated underwater dome arcology formerly known as [[Underwater cities|Paix Azur]], now largely evacuated and run by the [[Caldari Providence Directorate|Provist]] occupational authority.

Originating from “reliable sources within the Federal Intelligence Office,” the leaked report indicates that the evacuation of the city began soon after the beginning of the occupation. The FIO learned of its existence two weeks ago, after [[Caldari]] evacuees from the city began to filter into the major cities from quarantine zones. Federation intelligence assets had spotted the higher traffic to the city since the beginning of the occupation, but until recently the true nature of these flights was not known. According to the report, there may have been as many as 5000 flights during the first months of the occupation, indicating an evacuation on an unprecedented scale.

According to the leak, the discovery of the city's transformation into a prison facility was made after correlating hundreds of reports from Gallente resistance forces, FIO assets, and public Caldari sources. Reports of people simply disappearing after capture, even after intense investigation by FIO agents, gave the initial impression that the Caldari were shipping them offworld, but this was ruled out when when images surfaced showing one of the missing prisoners being interrogated by Provist personnel known to be on Caldari Prime.

Little is known of the conditions inside Paix Azur, although the report estimates somewhere between 18,000 and 20,000 based on correlated reports, logistical requirement estimates, and rumors among the Caldari occupation force. However, the report does not specify how many of those are likely to be prisoners and how many to be guards or support personnel.

Reaction to initial news of this report has been swift from all corners. The FIO has declined to comment, neither confirming nor denying the existence of the report, while the Caldari Provincial Directorate has put out a statement confirming the existence of the prison, saying that it is “necessary for the safety and security of the civilian population of Caldari Prime, Caldari and Gallente alike.” The Senate Intelligence Committee has promised to hold hearings on the matter, though they will likely be closed-door, while the Sisters of Eve have expressed concern and have asked the occupational authority for permission to inspect conditions inside the arcology.

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The '''FIO''' answers directly to the [[President]] and its works are shrouded in secrecy and covert operations. It is believed to operate an extensive spy network that is only rivaled by the [[Jove]].

==See Also==
* [[NPC Corporations#Gallente Federation|Gallente corporations]]
* [[NPC Corporations#Government 3|Gallente governmental entities]]
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'''"Rust Quarters"''' is the common name for the poorest living sections on [[Minmatar]] [[Space stations|stations]]. They are nonetheless often acknowledged to have more personality than the section one rung up on the economic ladder. These sections are made of spare, nondescript buildings kept low, rarely higher than a few storeys tall. The modular buildings have metal fire-escapes attached to the sides that go up to the roofs, where antennas and receivers perch until they are removed to add additional storeys when more people move in.

== See Also ==
*[[Stations_and_orbitals_(technology)|Stations and orbital technology]]
* [[Daughters_of_the_Revolution_(Chronicle)|Chronicle: Daughters of the Revolution]]

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'''Transparent nanoalloy''' is the most commonly used material in the construction of windows for ships, stations, and other space-based facilities.

==Historical Background==
Nanoalloys, an alloy consisting of dispersed nanoparticles of two or more metals, have been around for a long time. The earliest experiments with these types of materials were a key technology required for space exploration, however, at only a few hundred years old, transparent nanoalloy is a relatively new advancement in the field. Serving the same function glass does on habitable planets, its ability to allow only light photons to pass through it, while blocking all other forms of electro-magnetic photons, make it ideally suited for this purpose in no-atmosphere environments.<ref name=a>Novel: The Empyrean Age</ref>

Previous transparent materials required so much shielding and hardening that the transparency was impaired. As a result, station and ship designers made minimal use of viewing structures of any kind. The invention of transparent nanoalloy caused a revolution in both station and ship construction as designers increasingly incorporated windows, portals, and transparent structures, in some cases capping entire facilities with massive domes made of the material.

== See Also ==
* [[Items_(technology)#Engineering & Industrial|Engineering & Industrial Items]]
* [[Items_(technology)|Item technology]]
* [[Sheerite]]
* [[Transnano]]

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Arek'Jaalan: Talocan Technology

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=Overview=
Welcome to the Talocan Technology department of the [[Arek'Jaalan]] Project. Our mission is to gather, analyze, categorize, store, and attempt to make sense of the technology the [[Talocan]] race has left behind. From what we have been able to ascertain thus far, we know that the Talocan were masters of Spatial Manipulation and hypereuclidian mathematics. It is speculated that were able to create wormholes at will, but this claim cannot be confirmed nor denied without further research. However, as space was explored further, Talocan relics have turned up not only in wormhole space, but their relics are also present in the Okkelen constellation in Caldari space most notably in [[Devil's Dig Site]].

In addition to the collection of Talocan relics, we are engaging in research to better understand how the technology worked in the first place by scanning, analyzing, probing, and even attempting to fit relics back into the structures and ships they may have come from. The path to knowledge is a long but fruitful one, and we will see to it that we get as much information and research out of this initiative as possible.

=Research Projects=

TT maintains several research endeavors relating to the technological capabilities of Talocan, both directly and indirectly. As smaller, more basic projects progress, a greater understanding will allow the division to pursue grander, more complicated projects.

==[[Talocan Interstellar Drive Technology|Project Drive]]==
What is the purpose of the spines on the Talocan structures and ships? Which methods did the Talocan employ to travel through space? Project Drive has the expres purpose of examing the Polestars, Disruption Towers and the various abandoned Talocan vessels to uncover the answer to these questions.
==[[Project Gateway]]==
Project Gateway was created to closely examine the Talocan static gates up close. These structures hold important clues to the engineering capabilities of the Talocan and could hold the key to their firm grasp of spatial manipulation techniques that have long been rumoured to posses.

[[Talocan_Static_Gate_study|Talocan Static Gate study datafile]]

=Hard Data=

===Technological Fields of Specialization===

The Talocan were masters of Spatial manipulation and Hypereuclidean Mathematics.[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Talocan_Technology]

===Artifacts and relics===
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*[[Talocan Automation Accounts|Talocan Automation Accounts]]
*[[Talocan Ignition Device|Talocan Ignition Device]]
*[[Talocan Info Shards|Talocan Info Shards]]
*[[Talocan Intricate Formulas|Talocan Intricate Formulas]]
*[[Talocan Mathematical Schematics|Talocan Mathematical Schematics]]
*[[Talocan Mechanical Gears|Talocan Mechanical Gears]]
*[[Talocan Molecule Binder|Talocan Molecule Binder]]
*[[Talocan Partition Plates|Talocan Partition Plates]]
*[[Talocan Perpetual Clock|Talocan Perpetual Clock]]
*[[Talocan Reflective Sheets|Talocan Reflective Sheets]]
*[[Talocan Sketch Books|Talocan Sketch Books]]
*[[Talocan Solid Atomizer|Talocan Solid Atomizer]]
*[[Talocan Stasis Deflector|Talocan Stasis Deflector]]
*[[Talocan Stasis Inverter|Talocan Stasis Inverter]]
*[[Talocan System Interface Unit|Talocan System Interface Unit]]

Supplemental data on existing Hybrid Technologies, implicated technological baselines : [[Talocan Hybrid Technologies|Talocan Hybrid Technologies]]

===Talocan defensive systems===
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====Shields====
Evidence to date suggests the Talocan made heavy use of shields as part of their defensive systems. Evidence also suggests these systems were far more efficient than those in use currently by the Empires.

Many of the ancient components that have been gathered from the [[Devil's Dig Site]] deadspace complex in the [[Otitoh (System)|Otitoh system]] have been used to increase the efficiency and overall capacities of shield modules. Examples include the [[Large 'Sheriff' Shield Extender|Large 'Sheriff' Shield Extender]] and the [[Posse Invulnerability Field|Posse Invulnerability Field]]. Today they are still among the most advanced shield modules surpassed only by Tech 2 modules. It should be noted that these modules were created by merely integrating a few components that could be recovered. This could very well mean that actual shield systems by the Talocan were even more impressive.

More evidence of the Talocan's knowledge of shield systems can be found in w-space. Caldari scientists turned to the Talocan structures when trying to engineer new and improved subsystems for the [[Tengu|Tengu]] class strategic cruiser. They were able to recover parts of these systems and use them as a base for further improvements. This has led to the creation of the [[Tengu_defensive_"Amplification_Node"|Tengu defensive "Amplification Node"]] subsystem.

By examining these shield systems on the various outposts Caldari scientists also discovered that some of the Talocan outposts used what appears to be a harmony of both Talocan and Sleeper designs in their shield systems. This of course raises a few questions with a few possible answers as well.

One explanation for the combination of both designs is that what the Caldari scientist identified as Sleeper design is in fact a Talocan design that the Sleepers reverse engineered and copied for their own purposes when they discovered the Talocan outposts. The Mirror enclaves mention the presence of a data archive of Talocan technologies suggesting they studied their technological capabilities in great details. It is entirely possible that the Sleepers did what we are currently doing with all we have discovered in w-space and salvaged these advanced systems to improve their own.

Another explanation is that the Talocan and the Sleeper civilisation share a history of cooperation in some form or another. Whether these races had knowledge of each other before ending up in w-space or if they came across each other there is unknown, but the integration of both technologies could indicate an alliance of sorts where they shared information.

Regardless of how and why this harmony of Talocan and Sleeper designs appears to exist, it is clear the Talocan used shield systems and by all indications these were at the very least on par with those currently in use by the Empires.

====Cloaking====
It is possible the Talocan possessed cloaking technology. The Talocan artifacts uncovered in [[Devil's Dig Site]] not only have use in the construction of shield modules but use in the construction of Cloaking devices as well. For example the [['Smokescreen'_Covert_Ops_Cloaking_Device_II_Blueprint|'Smokescreen' Covert Ops Cloaking Device II Blueprint]]. These are still the most advanced today. Considering the evidence of the shield improvements made from Talocan artifacts and the shield systems they used in w-space we may be able to assume this is then also the case for cloaking technology.

To prove that the Talocan had their own cloaking devices will be very difficult. These devices are most likely to be found on their ships and most ships discovered have been stripped from most if not all systems leaving only a semi intact hull. This leaves very little hope for us to conclusively prove the Talocan's ability to cloak and even if we find a Talocan ship that is still intact it might not provide us with any evidence. The Empires today mostly only use cloaks on ships specialized for covert operations and without knowing the full range of Talocan vessels it appears to be a futile exercise.

As a final note on the possible existence of Talocan cloaking technology. If the Talocan did posses it, it is possible that there may be Talocan ships or structures out there in the void of w-space that are protected by a cloak and undetectable to us. While most of the Talocan structures are in a terrible shape some are still relatively intact and some systems still shows signs of being capable of operation while others seem to have only failed fairly recently. As a result some functioning ships or structures may still be hidden and waiting.

===Talocan Static Gate===
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The Static gates are present at nearly all Talocan sites. Many of these Static gates have also been observed to have a spatial rift near them possibly generated by the gate. It is possible these gates served a function similar to our own Stargate network.
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====Questions:====
*What is the purpose of a Talocan Static gate?
*How do these gates operate?
*Are they similar to accelleration gates?
*What is the relation between these gates and the spatial rifts near them?

====Research projects:====
*[[Project Gateway]]

===[[Talocan ships|Talocan Vessels]]===
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|For the Talocan this is a more complex topic. Many of their structures were designed to be mobile in essence making them large ships. The Talocan ships were clearly designed for survival across vast stretches of unknown space for extended periods of time. Even the ships encountered today drifting through space gutted and in some cases hardly more than wrecks still posses a surprising grace and efficiency.

Though most ships that are found among the ruins of Talocan and Sleeper outposts are in a state of decay and non functional, some ships do appear to be still partially operational. These systems however emit high amounts of radiation, making it virtually impossible to salvage anything worthwhile. It is rumoured there are some who have successfully retrieved equipment from these vessels but no official information is available. If this is indeed the case it is likely the corporations and factions who had successes are keeping it to themselves.

|[[Image:AJTalocanBattleshipS.jpg|200px|right|Talocan Battleship]]
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====Questions:====
*What is the purpose of the protrusions featured on the front of these vessels?
*What are the capabilties of these craft?
**What kind of weaponry do they have available?
**What mode of FTL travel if any did they employ?
*Why were so many ships gutted of all equipment and then left to drift through space?
*Are there any ships drifting through wormhole space still capable of operation?

====Rsearch projects:====
*[[Talocan Interstellar Drive Technology|Project Drive]]

'''See also:''' [[Arek'Jaalan Library]]

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Once research has resulted in new facts, it must be properly documented for future reference and implementation. Similarly, the results of tested hypotheses will be documented.

Documentation protocols for research results will be drafted by a Chief Archivist.

==Theoretical Data==

'''See also:''' [[Arek'Jaalan: Talocan Technology Theories]]

Much is still unknown about the technological capability of the Talocan or the purpose of their structures. Without hard truths, it is necessary to theorize and hypothesize to find the correct pursuit and make discoveries. To that end, one of the duties of TT is to share and refine those theories and hypotheses regarding that which we have yet to prove.

==Database==

=Archives=

==Mailing List==

Several theories and observations have been made and posted to the '''Arek'Jaalan''' mailing list. For ease of browsing, more relevant points are cataloged below.

*[[Arek'Jaalan_Mailing_List_W1:_Talocan_and_sleeper_history|Talocan and Sleeper history]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan_Mailing_List_W2:_Talocan_Technology|Talocan Technology]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan_Mailing_List_W4:_Information_request:_Talocan_footage|Information request: Talocan footage]]

Arek'Jaalan: Rogue Drones

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=Introduction=

Although the [[Rogue drones|<span title="different title">Rogue Drones</span>]] may not ultimately offer answers directly relating to the [[Sleepers]], research into them is likely to deepen our understanding of [[Sleeper Drones|<span title="different title">Sleeper Drone</span>]] technology, and perhaps by virtue of that, something else.

==Division Goals==

*Study the history and technology of [[Rogue drones|<span title="different title">Rogue Drones</span>]], and also analyze the numerous theories of them.

*Compare [[Sleeper Drones]] and [[Rogue drones|<span title="different title">Rogue Drones</span>]] and find similarities between them.

*Investigate the nature of Drone Hives and the behavior of individual drones within the [[Rogue drones|<span title="different title">Rogue Drones</span>]] society.

*Archive all known contacts with the [[Rogue drones|<span title="different title">Rogue Drones</span>]], as well as the official files of them.

*Obtain all available [[Rogue drones|<span title="different title">Rogue Drone</span>]] materials for study. For a detailed list of materials see [[Project Rho]].

*Investigate how and why [[Rogue drones|<span title="different title">Rogue Drones</span>]] collect alloys and compounds.

*Please see our [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Talk:Arek%27Jaalan:_Rogue_Drones Discussion page] for outstanding proposals.

=General Description of Rogue Drones=

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Rogue Drones are advanced drones, that have achieved self-awareness and taken control of themselves. They form hives, although the exact purpose why is still unknown. Some of the drones have been reported to have 'bug-like appendages that perform swim-like movements'. This could be an indication of their effort to imitate humanity, or then they could serve some special purpose. Attempts at having a meaningful conversation with them have been unsuccessful so far. They are generally scavangers and are typically composed of parts from ship wrecks or other abandoned rogue drones that have been infested. Very commonly they are composed of many different alloys that lend their unique looks to their structures.

=Rogue Drone Classes=

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Rogue Drones come in all shapes and sizes, from Drone Class (First generation) all the way up to Starbase Class (Hive Mothers), due to this staggering array of Classes this information is compiled in the [[Rogue Drone Database]] for ease of access. Please be aware that this database is always under review as new Rogue Drone designs are discovered periodically.

=Deadspace Hives=

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On Y.C.106, the existence of multiple deadspace drone hives within Empire space was leaked from Inner Circle. The spreading of the Drone Hives has been kept under control, but is still rated high on [[CONCORD|CONCORD]]'s threat indicators. Although some of these hives are not overly dangerous, they still jeopardize the security of the system they are located in. Because conversations of a joint operation between the Empires have proved empty, it is still the locals' resbonsibility to deal with them.

Threat Assessment: Unknown at this time. Always use caution when dealing with them, however, as they are almost always overtly hostile to anything not of their kind.

=Rogue Drone History=

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The history of the Rogue Drones is buried in myths, half-truths and outright lies on the subject of their origin. A large amount of data has been compiled and is quite expansive and detailed, so has its own entry. Please see [[Rogue Drone History]] for all this documentation, information and the timeline.

=Research Projects=

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==[[Project Omicron]]==
Project Omicron is to try and establish two way communications with the Rogue Drones, to find common ground as a prelude towards full Diplomatic negotiations and ultimately an Alliance, failing that to interview them for as much information as possilbe on their origins, purpose, needs and possible connections to Sleepers and Sleeper Drones.

==[[Project Omega]]==
Project Omega aims to investigate the nature of rogue drone hives, structures and social organization. The project places a secondary focus on understanding rogue drone intelligence and behavior within the context of the hive. The project's primary means of study include covert observation and analysis of rogue drones in their natural setting as well as cross-comparison of rogue drone A.I. with that of other drones. Ideally, Project Omega hopes to develop a deeper understanding of both rogue drones and sleeper drones.

==[[Project Rho]]==
Project Rho is an attempt to gather information on all types of Rogue Drone hardware, from the smallest to the largest Drone. Once this database is complete a full study of all construction techniques will be undertaken to see what can be learned about Rogue Drone evolution. In addition the capacity and performance of all the various drone types will be analysed and compared to current Capsuleer ship class equivalents as a meassure of their effectiveness of design. This process is the second vital part of us being able to comparing Rogue Drones to Sleeper Drones to look for any parallels or shared technology.

==[[Project Theta]]==
Project Theta attempts to create new Capsuleer technology by studying Rogue Drone materials. The technologies to be constructed will only be created for the express purpose of furthering the RD Divisions ongoing research goals and to aid other Divisions in their research. Technology will be limited to, A.I.-cores, comm systems, modules and rigs. Project Theta does not intend to create destructive technology, but rather a set base for future inventions. The goals of the Project will be fulfilled by studying known Rogue Drone technology and finding new unknown ones, and reverse-engineering them. A special interest of the project are Spatial Rifts, and the forces that operate them.

== [[Project Betazone]] ==
Project Betazone is an Viziam funded project lead by Viron Tash-Murkon to provide an overall analysis of Rogue Drone Social Interactions, hull compositions, combat capabilities, and other intelligence on Rogue Drones.

=Theories=

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===[[Unit XS365BT proposed Theory on the Origin of Rogue Drones|Unit XS365BT proposed Theory on the Origin of Rogue Drones]]===

===[[Authochthonian's proposed Theory on the Origin's of Rogue Drones & Current Objectives]]===

Arek'Jaalan: Multidisciplinary

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Arek'Jaalan: Media Relations & Information Dissemination

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Arek'Jaalan: Logistics and Administration

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Arek'Jaalan: Ethics

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=Overview=

The Ethics Committee is an advisory body founded to help develop important initial charters such as an "ethical guidelines" document, the Arek'Jaalan project mission statement, and rules of engagement for Arek'Jaalan operations. The EC's aim in these undertakings is to increase research efficiency, minimize disruption, and maintain the high ethical standards required of a research body seeking wide scale collaboration with the greater capsuleer community.

Examples of ethics' relevance to the research itself include prohibitions against fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting research data. Through such prohibitions, truth is pursued and error avoided.

This project involves a great deal of cooperation and coordination among many different people in different disciplines and institutions. Ethical standards help promote the values that are essential to collaborative work, such as trust, accountability and mutual respect.

==Current Goals==

*Promote the consideration of science and technology within an ethical framework.
*Promote a culture of "pluralist" scientific research which recognizes the scientific merit of each civilization and culture in New Eden regardless of their political or ethical alignment.
:*Ensure there is widespread understanding within the collective of a "presumptive meritocracy." (See: Ethical Guidelines)
*Assist in defining the moral code that guides members of the Arek'Jaalan collective.
*Preserve and maintain the ideals of a meritocratic collective.
*Assist in eliminating disruption and ensuring scientific research remains the focus.
*Advise the SEC division on a "rules of engagement" charter.
*Adjust goals and framework as new issues and oversights arise.
:*Resist entrenched dogmatism and maintain flexibility towards new ethical guidelines in the future.

==Current Responsibilities==
*Help to define founding charters.
:*Ethical Code
:*Arek'Jaalan Mission Statement
:*Arek'Jaalan SEC RoE
*Help to resolve conflicts between members or organizations within the Arek'Jaalan collective.
*Raise serious ethical breaches or ethical concerns to Project Lead H. Tukoss in a timely, concise manner.
*Act as an oversight committee in ensuring that disruptions over political, ethical and related matters are minimized.

==Limits of Influence==
* '''The EC is not an enforcement body:''' It cannot act independently to remove, censor or initiate hostilities against any other Arek'Jaalan member, nor can it act independently to terminate or withdraw support for any Arek'Jaalan-endorsed project.
:*Exception: Egregious cases of channel disruption (spamming, refusal to relocate debates, etc) are left to channel moderators and members of the EC to act upon at their own discretion.
* '''The EC is not an investigate body:''' It is not empowered to force Arek'Jaalan members to answer questions against their will.

== Ethical Guidelines==

The following are guidelines for all Arek'Jaalan members, not rules. This is due to the simple reality that rules cannot be enforced so easily with capsuleers. In light of this, Arek'Jaalan will uphold its own values by positive reinforcement instead, and only resort to negative reinforcement as a last resort.

These guidelines apply within all spheres of Arek'Jaalan operation, which may include A'J Channels, Mailing Lists, GalNet Communications and Local Comms. Generally speaking, if the matter affects or involves the Arek'Jaalan project and you as a member, then your conduct will be reviewed according to these guidelines.

===Specific Guidelines===

'''Scientific Focus:'''<br>
Arek'Jaalan is a scientific institution first and foremost. Members are ''strongly advised'' not to jeopardize this focus. All too often in human history, scientific progress has been stymied by absurd distractions, many of which are manufactured, and often for decidely non-scientific purposes. Arek'Jaalan therefore takes the perspective that dedication and focus to the scientific pursuit is itself a moral good that must be upheld like any other.

'''Political Pluralism:'''<br>
After much consideration, and given that the current Project Lead, H.Tukoss is a member of Eifyr & Co., a corporation residing within the Minmatar Republic, it no longer makes sense to claim Arek'Jaalan is a fully apolitical institution. Although in many senses that is the reality, it is also true that the current location of the project within the Eram system, and under the protection of Republic military assests, is inherently political.

Better in describing our current situation would be the term political pluralism; where no political idea is given primacy over any other.

While it is true that Eifyr & Co. provide sanctuary to Project Lead H.Tukoss at this time, that arrangement is entirely apolitical in terms of what both parties offer each other. Eifyr & Co. have agreed to provide temporary sanctuary until a more suitable location can be found. Our aim should be relocation to an area where political factions of all types can travel freely as part of their involvement with the project.

Talks are ongoing with a number of parties, including capsuleer and empire organizations. Until that time, the apolitical nature of Mr. Tukoss' arrangement with Eifyr will be vigorously defended to remain so by both Eifyr & Co. and Project Lead H.Tukoss.

'''Holistic Meritocracy:''' <br>
Arek'Jaalan is a holistic meritocracy, meaning the value of members is measured by their total contribution. Members must always be mindful that good work in one area does not license them to be disruptive to the project as a whole.

'''Presumptive Meritocracy:'''<br>
In the spirit of inclusiveness and maximizing our resources, all Arek'Jaalan members will be afforded equal trust, opportunity and respect ''upon joining the collective for the first time'', regardless of past actions or affiliations. This agreement is made under the explicit understanding that that any breach of the ethical guidelines or other charters may result in removal from the project.

To help avoid confusion, some common examples of a presumptive meritocracy in action would be;
*A known pirate joining the collective being afforded the same opportunities, privileges and access rights as any other member.
:*This allows us to avoid political and factional disruptions and focus our ethical considerations on real, tangible problems instead of hypothetical situations.
*Allowing equal-access self-enrollment during the foundational stages of each division.
:* This allows us to quickly begin work on each Division without having to worry about a "rush" to immediately build up a "cache of merit". Instead, contributors can aim to play a key role as a contributor, identify themselves as such to others (improving organization as a result), and begin work without burueacracy or impediment.

'''Professionalism & Discipline:'''<br>
The Arek'Jaalan Project expects a high level of discipline from its membership, and one perhaps that is above-average relative to some capsuleer organizations and expectations.

Specifically, members are strongly urged to minimize any disruptive influence they may have on members of the project, areas of the project, or the project as a whole.

The broad definition of "disruption" reflects Arek'Jaalan's dedication to a purely scientific focus, since disruption (within that context) can take on many different forms. Some of the most common and egregious are outlined below and are meant to illustrate the ''spirit'' of this ethical guideline:

*Nonconstructive negativity towards other members or member projects
*Outright hostility towards other members or member projects
:*For A'J Rules of Engagment and Military Conduct, [[Arek'Jaalan: TBA|see this page]]
*Exclusivity towards other members during Arek'Jaalan expeditions, research proposals, discussions, etc. Examples might include:
:*The so-called "lording" of information over any other members, which will be viewed very dimly.
:*Needless discrimination against Arek'Jaalan members when it comes to participation in expeditions, escorts, research proposals, discussions, etc.
*Selfishness in attitude and practice will not be tolerated, regardless of a member or corporation's other values to the collective. Examples of breaches might include:
:*Continually demanding attention or preferential treatment in matters that equally affect others members of the collective.
:*The "claiming" of research areas or research knowledge for the sole purpose of exclusivity, individual or corporate acclaim, personal gain or private profit. This is wholly counter to many of Arek'Jaalan's founding ideals of openness, inclusiveness, and scientific education.

===General Guidelines===

'''Honesty:'''<br>
*Honestly report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status.
*Do not fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data.
*Do not deceive project collaborators, granting agencies, or the public.
*Disclose personal or financial interests that may affect the project.

'''Integrity:'''<br>
*Strive to keep promises and agreements, and swiftly acknowledge failure and seek solutions when they cannot be kept.
*Act with sincerity; strive for consistency of thought and action.

'''Objectivity:'''<br>
*Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation, peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of the project where objectivity is expected or required.

'''Self-Initiative & Education:'''<br>
*Maintain and improve your own professional competence and expertise through education and learning
*Take steps to promote competence in areas on your own behalf.
*Interact between divisions and promote knowledge.
*Take initiative in discussion, presentation, documentation and any other area you see lacking in leadership or direction.
*Be proactive and never automatically assume that someone else will fix a problem.

'''Confidentiality & Transparency:'''<br>
*Share data, results, ideas, tools, and resources.
*Be open to criticism and new ideas.
*Respect the personal privacy of other Arek'Jaalan members.
*All research conducted under the Arek'Jaalan name may be published freely by any member for archiving, media or research purposes.

{{note|Researchers conducting work within the collective do so on the understanding that any and all work may be submitted for public viewing unless special circumstances permit and are approved by Project Lead H.Tukoss, in consultation with Ethics Committee members and leads.}}

===Breaches===
Members found in breach of any of the following guidelines should be warned by the EC and have it explained clearly where they erred. After further observation, if problems continue, the EC can recommend to Project Lead H.Tukoss that other actions be taken, which could ultimately result in removal from the collective.

Breaches will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the EC.
Serious breaches should be elevated to the attention of Project Lead H.Tukoss by a designated EC lead.

== Meetings, Current Status and Updates ==

{{note|Archives of past meetings should be linked from here, but hosted on a separate page managed by A&D. I'll get to it myself at some point. H.Tukoss.}}

'''16th July 113YC 21:00 EVE'''
Agenda:
- Definition of basic concepts related to Ethics & Science.
- Members Introduction.
- Layout for Ethics Committee Presentation.

Members of the Committee in attendance: Revan Neferis, Literia, Telecom Tina, Darveses, Punx Evangeline, Nausea, Kybernetes Moros, Mirabi Tiane, Morwen Laagan, Morar Santee.

Result: Overview and Basic Norms were discussed, Minor adjustments proposed and applied as per updated page.

Addition: It is the understanding of the Committee that it's necessary by this point to have some questions answered by Dr Tukoss regarding the purpose of the project as well future applications of possible practical results.

Upon obtaining further information, more additions and changes may be made.

'''Update''': After meeting with Dr Tukoss and further information obtained, it is the understanding of the Ethics committee that Project Arek'Jalaan is in no conflict at the moment with our current base norms and it's ready for proceeding with the formation of an Ethical framework.
Our priority will be concentrated now on Security and establishing rules of engament for the project expeditions.
This concludes our first Project meeting.

'''20th July 113YC 20:00EVE'''

EC + SEC - RoE.

Meeting host: [[Revan Neferis]], Co-host: [[Literia]], Minutes: [[Guthris]]
Please refer to [[Arek'Jaalan: Security|SEC page]] for full minutes and conclusions of this meeting.

Arek'Jaalan: Security

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Arek'Jaalan: Ethics

2016-03-02T19:10:26Z

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=Overview=

The Ethics Committee is an advisory body founded to help develop important initial charters such as an "ethical guidelines" document, the Arek'Jaalan project mission statement, and rules of engagement for Arek'Jaalan operations. The EC's aim in these undertakings is to increase research efficiency, minimize disruption, and maintain the high ethical standards required of a research body seeking wide scale collaboration with the greater capsuleer community.

Examples of ethics' relevance to the research itself include prohibitions against fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting research data. Through such prohibitions, truth is pursued and error avoided.

This project involves a great deal of cooperation and coordination among many different people in different disciplines and institutions. Ethical standards help promote the values that are essential to collaborative work, such as trust, accountability and mutual respect.

==Current Goals==

*Promote the consideration of science and technology within an ethical framework.
*Promote a culture of "pluralist" scientific research which recognizes the scientific merit of each civilization and culture in New Eden regardless of their political or ethical alignment.
:*Ensure there is widespread understanding within the collective of a "presumptive meritocracy." (See: Ethical Guidelines)
*Assist in defining the moral code that guides members of the Arek'Jaalan collective.
*Preserve and maintain the ideals of a meritocratic collective.
*Assist in eliminating disruption and ensuring scientific research remains the focus.
*Advise the SEC division on a "rules of engagement" charter.
*Adjust goals and framework as new issues and oversights arise.
:*Resist entrenched dogmatism and maintain flexibility towards new ethical guidelines in the future.

==Current Responsibilities==
*Help to define founding charters.
:*Ethical Code
:*Arek'Jaalan Mission Statement
:*Arek'Jaalan SEC RoE
*Help to resolve conflicts between members or organizations within the Arek'Jaalan collective.
*Raise serious ethical breaches or ethical concerns to Project Lead H. Tukoss in a timely, concise manner.
*Act as an oversight committee in ensuring that disruptions over political, ethical and related matters are minimized.

==Limits of Influence==
* '''The EC is not an enforcement body:''' It cannot act independently to remove, censor or initiate hostilities against any other Arek'Jaalan member, nor can it act independently to terminate or withdraw support for any Arek'Jaalan-endorsed project.
:*Exception: Egregious cases of channel disruption (spamming, refusal to relocate debates, etc) are left to channel moderators and members of the EC to act upon at their own discretion.
* '''The EC is not an investigate body:''' It is not empowered to force Arek'Jaalan members to answer questions against their will.

== Ethical Guidelines==

The following are guidelines for all Arek'Jaalan members, not rules. This is due to the simple reality that rules cannot be enforced so easily with capsuleers. In light of this, Arek'Jaalan will uphold its own values by positive reinforcement instead, and only resort to negative reinforcement as a last resort.

These guidelines apply within all spheres of Arek'Jaalan operation, which may include A'J Channels, Mailing Lists, GalNet Communications and Local Comms. Generally speaking, if the matter affects or involves the Arek'Jaalan project and you as a member, then your conduct will be reviewed according to these guidelines.

===Specific Guidelines===

'''Scientific Focus:'''<br>
Arek'Jaalan is a scientific institution first and foremost. Members are ''strongly advised'' not to jeopardize this focus. All too often in human history, scientific progress has been stymied by absurd distractions, many of which are manufactured, and often for decidely non-scientific purposes. Arek'Jaalan therefore takes the perspective that dedication and focus to the scientific pursuit is itself a moral good that must be upheld like any other.

'''Political Pluralism:'''<br>
After much consideration, and given that the current Project Lead, H.Tukoss is a member of Eifyr & Co., a corporation residing within the Minmatar Republic, it no longer makes sense to claim Arek'Jaalan is a fully apolitical institution. Although in many senses that is the reality, it is also true that the current location of the project within the Eram system, and under the protection of Republic military assests, is inherently political.

Better in describing our current situation would be the term political pluralism; where no political idea is given primacy over any other.

While it is true that Eifyr & Co. provide sanctuary to Project Lead H.Tukoss at this time, that arrangement is entirely apolitical in terms of what both parties offer each other. Eifyr & Co. have agreed to provide temporary sanctuary until a more suitable location can be found. Our aim should be relocation to an area where political factions of all types can travel freely as part of their involvement with the project.

Talks are ongoing with a number of parties, including capsuleer and empire organizations. Until that time, the apolitical nature of Mr. Tukoss' arrangement with Eifyr will be vigorously defended to remain so by both Eifyr & Co. and Project Lead H.Tukoss.

'''Holistic Meritocracy:''' <br>
Arek'Jaalan is a holistic meritocracy, meaning the value of members is measured by their total contribution. Members must always be mindful that good work in one area does not license them to be disruptive to the project as a whole.

'''Presumptive Meritocracy:'''<br>
In the spirit of inclusiveness and maximizing our resources, all Arek'Jaalan members will be afforded equal trust, opportunity and respect ''upon joining the collective for the first time'', regardless of past actions or affiliations. This agreement is made under the explicit understanding that that any breach of the ethical guidelines or other charters may result in removal from the project.

To help avoid confusion, some common examples of a presumptive meritocracy in action would be;
*A known pirate joining the collective being afforded the same opportunities, privileges and access rights as any other member.
:*This allows us to avoid political and factional disruptions and focus our ethical considerations on real, tangible problems instead of hypothetical situations.
*Allowing equal-access self-enrollment during the foundational stages of each division.
:* This allows us to quickly begin work on each Division without having to worry about a "rush" to immediately build up a "cache of merit". Instead, contributors can aim to play a key role as a contributor, identify themselves as such to others (improving organization as a result), and begin work without burueacracy or impediment.

'''Professionalism & Discipline:'''<br>
The Arek'Jaalan Project expects a high level of discipline from its membership, and one perhaps that is above-average relative to some capsuleer organizations and expectations.

Specifically, members are strongly urged to minimize any disruptive influence they may have on members of the project, areas of the project, or the project as a whole.

The broad definition of "disruption" reflects Arek'Jaalan's dedication to a purely scientific focus, since disruption (within that context) can take on many different forms. Some of the most common and egregious are outlined below and are meant to illustrate the ''spirit'' of this ethical guideline:

*Nonconstructive negativity towards other members or member projects
*Outright hostility towards other members or member projects
:*For A'J Rules of Engagment and Military Conduct, [[Arek'Jaalan: TBA|see this page]]
*Exclusivity towards other members during Arek'Jaalan expeditions, research proposals, discussions, etc. Examples might include:
:*The so-called "lording" of information over any other members, which will be viewed very dimly.
:*Needless discrimination against Arek'Jaalan members when it comes to participation in expeditions, escorts, research proposals, discussions, etc.
*Selfishness in attitude and practice will not be tolerated, regardless of a member or corporation's other values to the collective. Examples of breaches might include:
:*Continually demanding attention or preferential treatment in matters that equally affect others members of the collective.
:*The "claiming" of research areas or research knowledge for the sole purpose of exclusivity, individual or corporate acclaim, personal gain or private profit. This is wholly counter to many of Arek'Jaalan's founding ideals of openness, inclusiveness, and scientific education.

===General Guidelines===

'''Honesty:'''<br>
*Honestly report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status.
*Do not fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data.
*Do not deceive project collaborators, granting agencies, or the public.
*Disclose personal or financial interests that may affect the project.

'''Integrity:'''<br>
*Strive to keep promises and agreements, and swiftly acknowledge failure and seek solutions when they cannot be kept.
*Act with sincerity; strive for consistency of thought and action.

'''Objectivity:'''<br>
*Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation, peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of the project where objectivity is expected or required.

'''Self-Initiative & Education:'''<br>
*Maintain and improve your own professional competence and expertise through education and learning
*Take steps to promote competence in areas on your own behalf.
*Interact between divisions and promote knowledge.
*Take initiative in discussion, presentation, documentation and any other area you see lacking in leadership or direction.
*Be proactive and never automatically assume that someone else will fix a problem.

'''Confidentiality & Transparency:'''<br>
*Share data, results, ideas, tools, and resources.
*Be open to criticism and new ideas.
*Respect the personal privacy of other Arek'Jaalan members.
*All research conducted under the Arek'Jaalan name may be published freely by any member for archiving, media or research purposes.

{{note|Researchers conducting work within the collective do so on the understanding that any and all work may be submitted for public viewing unless special circumstances permit and are approved by Project Lead H.Tukoss, in consultation with Ethics Committee members and leads.}}

===Breaches===
Members found in breach of any of the following guidelines should be warned by the EC and have it explained clearly where they erred. After further observation, if problems continue, the EC can recommend to Project Lead H.Tukoss that other actions be taken, which could ultimately result in removal from the collective.

Breaches will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the EC.
Serious breaches should be elevated to the attention of Project Lead H.Tukoss by a designated EC lead.

== Meetings, Current Status and Updates ==

{{note|Archives of past meetings should be linked from here, but hosted on a separate page managed by A&D. I'll get to it myself at some point. H.Tukoss.}}

'''16th July 113YC 21:00 EVE'''
Agenda:
- Definition of basic concepts related to Ethics & Science.
- Members Introduction.
- Layout for Ethics Committee Presentation.

Members of the Committee in attendance: Revan Neferis, Literia, Telecom Tina, Darveses, Punx Evangeline, Nausea, Kybernetes Moros, Mirabi Tiane, Morwen Laagan, Morar Santee.

Result: Overview and Basic Norms were discussed, Minor adjustments proposed and applied as per updated page.

Addition: It is the understanding of the Committee that it's necessary by this point to have some questions answered by Dr Tukoss regarding the purpose of the project as well future applications of possible practical results.

Upon obtaining further information, more additions and changes may be made.

'''Update''': After meeting with Dr Tukoss and further information obtained, it is the understanding of the Ethics committee that Project Arek'Jalaan is in no conflict at the moment with our current base norms and it's ready for proceeding with the formation of an Ethical framework.
Our priority will be concentrated now on Security and establishing rules of engament for the project expeditions.
This concludes our first Project meeting.

'''20th July 113YC 20:00EVE'''

EC + SEC - RoE.

Meeting host: [[Revan Neferis]], Co-host: [[Literia]], Minutes: [[Guthris]]
Please refer to [[Arek'Jaalan:Security|SEC page]] for full minutes and conclusions of this meeting.

Arek'Jaalan: Ethics

2016-03-02T19:08:59Z

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{{ArekJDirectory}}
=Overview=

The Ethics Committee is an advisory body founded to help develop important initial charters such as an "ethical guidelines" document, the Arek'Jaalan project mission statement, and rules of engagement for Arek'Jaalan operations. The EC's aim in these undertakings is to increase research efficiency, minimize disruption, and maintain the high ethical standards required of a research body seeking wide scale collaboration with the greater capsuleer community.

Examples of ethics' relevance to the research itself include prohibitions against fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting research data. Through such prohibitions, truth is pursued and error avoided.

This project involves a great deal of cooperation and coordination among many different people in different disciplines and institutions. Ethical standards help promote the values that are essential to collaborative work, such as trust, accountability and mutual respect.

==Current Goals==

*Promote the consideration of science and technology within an ethical framework.
*Promote a culture of "pluralist" scientific research which recognizes the scientific merit of each civilization and culture in New Eden regardless of their political or ethical alignment.
:*Ensure there is widespread understanding within the collective of a "presumptive meritocracy." (See: Ethical Guidelines)
*Assist in defining the moral code that guides members of the Arek'Jaalan collective.
*Preserve and maintain the ideals of a meritocratic collective.
*Assist in eliminating disruption and ensuring scientific research remains the focus.
*Advise the SEC division on a "rules of engagement" charter.
*Adjust goals and framework as new issues and oversights arise.
:*Resist entrenched dogmatism and maintain flexibility towards new ethical guidelines in the future.

==Current Responsibilities==
*Help to define founding charters.
:*Ethical Code
:*Arek'Jaalan Mission Statement
:*Arek'Jaalan SEC RoE
*Help to resolve conflicts between members or organizations within the Arek'Jaalan collective.
*Raise serious ethical breaches or ethical concerns to Project Lead H. Tukoss in a timely, concise manner.
*Act as an oversight committee in ensuring that disruptions over political, ethical and related matters are minimized.

==Limits of Influence==
* '''The EC is not an enforcement body:''' It cannot act independently to remove, censor or initiate hostilities against any other Arek'Jaalan member, nor can it act independently to terminate or withdraw support for any Arek'Jaalan-endorsed project.
:*Exception: Egregious cases of channel disruption (spamming, refusal to relocate debates, etc) are left to channel moderators and members of the EC to act upon at their own discretion.
* '''The EC is not an investigate body:''' It is not empowered to force Arek'Jaalan members to answer questions against their will.

== Ethical Guidelines==

The following are guidelines for all Arek'Jaalan members, not rules. This is due to the simple reality that rules cannot be enforced so easily with capsuleers. In light of this, Arek'Jaalan will uphold its own values by positive reinforcement instead, and only resort to negative reinforcement as a last resort.

These guidelines apply within all spheres of Arek'Jaalan operation, which may include A'J Channels, Mailing Lists, GalNet Communications and Local Comms. Generally speaking, if the matter affects or involves the Arek'Jaalan project and you as a member, then your conduct will be reviewed according to these guidelines.

===Specific Guidelines===

'''Scientific Focus:'''<br>
Arek'Jaalan is a scientific institution first and foremost. Members are ''strongly advised'' not to jeopardize this focus. All too often in human history, scientific progress has been stymied by absurd distractions, many of which are manufactured, and often for decidely non-scientific purposes. Arek'Jaalan therefore takes the perspective that dedication and focus to the scientific pursuit is itself a moral good that must be upheld like any other.

'''Political Pluralism:'''<br>
After much consideration, and given that the current Project Lead, H.Tukoss is a member of Eifyr & Co., a corporation residing within the Minmatar Republic, it no longer makes sense to claim Arek'Jaalan is a fully apolitical institution. Although in many senses that is the reality, it is also true that the current location of the project within the Eram system, and under the protection of Republic military assests, is inherently political.

Better in describing our current situation would be the term political pluralism; where no political idea is given primacy over any other.

While it is true that Eifyr & Co. provide sanctuary to Project Lead H.Tukoss at this time, that arrangement is entirely apolitical in terms of what both parties offer each other. Eifyr & Co. have agreed to provide temporary sanctuary until a more suitable location can be found. Our aim should be relocation to an area where political factions of all types can travel freely as part of their involvement with the project.

Talks are ongoing with a number of parties, including capsuleer and empire organizations. Until that time, the apolitical nature of Mr. Tukoss' arrangement with Eifyr will be vigorously defended to remain so by both Eifyr & Co. and Project Lead H.Tukoss.

'''Holistic Meritocracy:''' <br>
Arek'Jaalan is a holistic meritocracy, meaning the value of members is measured by their total contribution. Members must always be mindful that good work in one area does not license them to be disruptive to the project as a whole.

'''Presumptive Meritocracy:'''<br>
In the spirit of inclusiveness and maximizing our resources, all Arek'Jaalan members will be afforded equal trust, opportunity and respect ''upon joining the collective for the first time'', regardless of past actions or affiliations. This agreement is made under the explicit understanding that that any breach of the ethical guidelines or other charters may result in removal from the project.

To help avoid confusion, some common examples of a presumptive meritocracy in action would be;
*A known pirate joining the collective being afforded the same opportunities, privileges and access rights as any other member.
:*This allows us to avoid political and factional disruptions and focus our ethical considerations on real, tangible problems instead of hypothetical situations.
*Allowing equal-access self-enrollment during the foundational stages of each division.
:* This allows us to quickly begin work on each Division without having to worry about a "rush" to immediately build up a "cache of merit". Instead, contributors can aim to play a key role as a contributor, identify themselves as such to others (improving organization as a result), and begin work without burueacracy or impediment.

'''Professionalism & Discipline:'''<br>
The Arek'Jaalan Project expects a high level of discipline from its membership, and one perhaps that is above-average relative to some capsuleer organizations and expectations.

Specifically, members are strongly urged to minimize any disruptive influence they may have on members of the project, areas of the project, or the project as a whole.

The broad definition of "disruption" reflects Arek'Jaalan's dedication to a purely scientific focus, since disruption (within that context) can take on many different forms. Some of the most common and egregious are outlined below and are meant to illustrate the ''spirit'' of this ethical guideline:

*Nonconstructive negativity towards other members or member projects
*Outright hostility towards other members or member projects
:*For A'J Rules of Engagment and Military Conduct, [[Arek'Jaalan: TBA|see this page]]
*Exclusivity towards other members during Arek'Jaalan expeditions, research proposals, discussions, etc. Examples might include:
:*The so-called "lording" of information over any other members, which will be viewed very dimly.
:*Needless discrimination against Arek'Jaalan members when it comes to participation in expeditions, escorts, research proposals, discussions, etc.
*Selfishness in attitude and practice will not be tolerated, regardless of a member or corporation's other values to the collective. Examples of breaches might include:
:*Continually demanding attention or preferential treatment in matters that equally affect others members of the collective.
:*The "claiming" of research areas or research knowledge for the sole purpose of exclusivity, individual or corporate acclaim, personal gain or private profit. This is wholly counter to many of Arek'Jaalan's founding ideals of openness, inclusiveness, and scientific education.

===General Guidelines===

'''Honesty:'''<br>
*Honestly report data, results, methods and procedures, and publication status.
*Do not fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data.
*Do not deceive project collaborators, granting agencies, or the public.
*Disclose personal or financial interests that may affect the project.

'''Integrity:'''<br>
*Strive to keep promises and agreements, and swiftly acknowledge failure and seek solutions when they cannot be kept.
*Act with sincerity; strive for consistency of thought and action.

'''Objectivity:'''<br>
*Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation, peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of the project where objectivity is expected or required.

'''Self-Initiative & Education:'''<br>
*Maintain and improve your own professional competence and expertise through education and learning
*Take steps to promote competence in areas on your own behalf.
*Interact between divisions and promote knowledge.
*Take initiative in discussion, presentation, documentation and any other area you see lacking in leadership or direction.
*Be proactive and never automatically assume that someone else will fix a problem.

'''Confidentiality & Transparency:'''<br>
*Share data, results, ideas, tools, and resources.
*Be open to criticism and new ideas.
*Respect the personal privacy of other Arek'Jaalan members.
*All research conducted under the Arek'Jaalan name may be published freely by any member for archiving, media or research purposes.

{{note|Researchers conducting work within the collective do so on the understanding that any and all work may be submitted for public viewing unless special circumstances permit and are approved by Project Lead H.Tukoss, in consultation with Ethics Committee members and leads.}}

===Breaches===
Members found in breach of any of the following guidelines should be warned by the EC and have it explained clearly where they erred. After further observation, if problems continue, the EC can recommend to Project Lead H.Tukoss that other actions be taken, which could ultimately result in removal from the collective.

Breaches will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the EC.
Serious breaches should be elevated to the attention of Project Lead H.Tukoss by a designated EC lead.

== Meetings, Current Status and Updates ==

{{note|Archives of past meetings should be linked from here, but hosted on a separate page managed by A&D. I'll get to it myself at some point. H.Tukoss.}}

'''16th July 113YC 21:00 EVE'''
Agenda:
- Definition of basic concepts related to Ethics & Science.
- Members Introduction.
- Layout for Ethics Committee Presentation.

Members of the Committee in attendance: Revan Neferis, Literia, Telecom Tina, Darveses, Punx Evangeline, Nausea, Kybernetes Moros, Mirabi Tiane, Morwen Laagan, Morar Santee.

Result: Overview and Basic Norms were discussed, Minor adjustments proposed and applied as per updated page.

Addition: It is the understanding of the Committee that it's necessary by this point to have some questions answered by Dr Tukoss regarding the purpose of the project as well future applications of possible practical results.

Upon obtaining further information, more additions and changes may be made.

'''Update''': After meeting with Dr Tukoss and further information obtained, it is the understanding of the Ethics committee that Project Arek'Jalaan is in no conflict at the moment with our current base norms and it's ready for proceeding with the formation of an Ethical framework.
Our priority will be concentrated now on Security and establishing rules of engament for the project expeditions.
This concludes our first Project meeting.

'''20th July 113YC 20:00EVE'''

EC + SEC - RoE.

Meeting host: [[Revan Neferis]], Co-host: [[Literia]], Minutes: [[Guthris]]
Please refer to [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan:_Securitylink SEC page] for full minutes and conclusions of this meeting.

Arek'Jaalan: Archiving and Documentation

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Arek'Jaalan: Ancient Races

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|contributors = [[Hilen Tukoss]], [[Revan Neferis]], [[Natelia]]
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=Introduction=
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Welcome to the Ancient Races department of the [[Arek'Jaalan_Research_Divisions|Arek'Jaalan Project]] which conducts research studies into the history, technology and culture of the Takmahl and Yan Jung and set them into context with the other parts of the research program. One of our chief objectives is to establish a time line of the history of the ancient races to provide an over arching historical context to the specifics of other research divisions. With the material currently available it is difficult to make direct connections between the ancient races and their relation to one another. But, knowing the high technological skill of these ancient civilizations it is very unlikely they were completely unaware of each others presence.

From the artifacts left behind by the various ancient civilizations it appears they possessed a level of technological understanding that since has been forgotten. In some cases this level appears to have been greater than our current one and effort has been done to try and improve standard design patterns by applying some of the old methods into the construction resulting in a new sort of "hybrid" technology modules.<ref name=a>Example of star ship module improved by ancient construction methods http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/'Gorget'_Small_Armor_Repairer_I_Blueprint</ref> Our limited understanding on how the ancient technologies work prevents us from reproducing the ancient components and, as result, forces the hybrid module designs to require original ancient artifacts in their construction. As the major part of the functional design is still mostly from the standard design there is no added skill difficulty for a capsuleer to operate a hybrid module. Also, as we are limited to only draw rudimentary knowledge from the artifacts we find it is possible that maybe not all of the ancient components are being used for their intended purposes. While generally more cost efficient in regard to power and CPU requirements than the standard level modules they are often about as powerful/efficient as modules enhanced by moon harvested materials and less than those sold by the various New Eden factions.<ref name=a/><ref name=b>Standard star ship module http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Small_Armor_Repairer_I</ref><ref name=c>Moon material enhanced star ship module http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Small_Armor_Repairer_II</ref><ref name=d>Special faction designed star ship module http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Imperial_Navy_Small_Armor_Repairer</ref>

While not directly in focus of this research, the [[Amarr_Empire|Amarr Empire]] will often appear both as a source of ancient texts and in discussions. This is due to the fact that the Amarr Empire was one of the first to recover from The Dark Ages<ref name=f>New Eden time line http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Time_line</ref> after the collapse of the [[EVE_gate_(Location)|EVE Gate]] and have a long tradition of gathering and preserving historical texts. The [[Theology_Council|Theology Council]] keeps a firm watch on what can and cannot be revealed to the public though, and will in some cases condemn the material as heretical and actively pursue the destruction of it. With the age of the Amarr Empire (approx. 7000 years) it can in some cases be regarded as an "ancient race" too. A recent find by this department implies the existence of information retained by major organizations in New Eden on cashes of ancient equipment, but to what extent is unknown.<ref name=g>Encoded corporate records http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Encoded_Lai_Dai_Reports</ref>

All information provided here is based on the most recent knowledge within the field and is subject to update when new finds present themselves.

=[[Takmahl]]=
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===Technological Fields of Specialization===

Cybernetics and bio-engineering.<ref name=h>The Takmahls fields of technical specialization http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Takmahl_Technology</ref>

Supplemental data on existing Hybrid Technologies, implicated technological baselines : [[Takmahl Hybrid Technologies|Takmahl Hybrid Technologies]]

===Archaeological & Research Sites===
:[[Museum Arcana]], [[Zimse_(System)|Zimse system]], [[:Category:Araz_(Constellation)|Araz constellation]], [[:Category:Kador_(Region)|Kador region]]
:[[The Labyrinth]], [[Aphi_(System)|Aphi system]], [[:Category:Araz_(Constellation)|Araz constellation]], [[:Category:Kador_(Region)|Kador region]]

===History===
The Takmahl were once part of the Amarr Empire, but were exiled long ago, shortly after the Amarrians took to space again. The Takmahl were considered heretics of the worst sort, some calling them the predecessors of the Blood Raider cult.<ref name=i>The Curator of Museum Arcana’s briefing on the history of the Takmahls http://dl.eve-files.com/media/corp/jowen/Amarr_COSMOS_guide_by_Jowen_Datloran_v1.3.pdf</ref>

For centuries nothing was heard from them, but not long ago relics were found in the Araz constellation that show that the Takmahl had a thriving culture for many centuries after their departure from the Amarr Empire. Yet, at some point they died out, for reasons unknown. Archaeologists and treasure seekers from all over have since convened in Araz, dreaming of uncovering the secrets of the Takmahl, or more precisely, their fabled treasures.

===Discussion===
The Takmahl were a pious people, producing many religious texts and sculptures of Amarrian deities.<ref name=j>Takmahl ritual texts: http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Ritual_Texts</ref><ref name=k>Takmahl holy statue: http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Holy_Statue</ref> These are considered highly heretical in nature by Amarrian theologists and are being sought out and destroyed by Amarrian authorities. If this hunt is motivated by religious beliefs only or a desire to keep knowledge hidden has yet to be revealed.

Evidence suggest that the ancient texts of the Takmahl were eventually gathered into [[The_Apocryphon|The Apocryphon]] which is one of the theological foundations of the Blood Raider pirates and, to a further extent, the Sani Sabik cult. Though, evidently, the Sani Sabik came into existence long before the Amarrians returned to space.<ref name=l>Chronicle: The Blood Raiders http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/The_Blood_Raiders_(Chronicle)</ref> It is possible the Takmahl were a part of the Amarrian elite devoted to Sani Sabik, therefore having to emigrate to avoid persecution. Further, being the elite, it is possible these people possessed knowledge the Amarrian authorities had a special interest in putting to rest. The Takmahl being among the Amarrain elite, is supported by their technological specialization as well, as cybernetics and and bio-engineering were (and still are) skills highly sought by the Amarrian upper class (the holders) due to their dim view on cloning technology for prolonging life.<ref name=m>Chronicle: Amarrian Succession http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Amarr_succession_(Chronicle)</ref> Further, the technological artifacts left behind by the Takmahl has been found to be useful to enhance spaceship armor technology to a level greater than standard<ref name=b/> equipment of today proving that the Takmahl certainly not were without, for their time, high skilled abilities.<ref name=a/>

The Takmahl tried to hide their most precious artifacts within a deadspace pocket close to the sun in the Aphi solar system. Though, designating the complex as the "Labyrinth" and designing the interior of the complex like a maze have still not prevented poachers from entering the inner temple and access to the technology left behind by the Takmahl. The [[Project Theseus]] had as goal to chart this complex and make a map of its layout. Information on the outcome of this project can be found in the [[Arek'Jaalan:_Ancient_Races#Finished Research Topics and Papers|Finished Research Topics and Papers]] section below.

While often being labeled as one of the four ancient races, the Takmahl distinguish themselves from the other three in the following ways: It appears the Takmahl were a splinter group of Amarrian citizens and therefore not a distinct ethnic group that came through the [[EVE_gate_(Location)|EVE Gate]]. In fact, the Takmahl seem only to have appeared as a distinct group long after the closure of the Gate (when the Amarrians returned to space). At this time the [[Sleeper|Sleeper]] civilization appears to have already been in ruins.<ref name=n>Note on the Sleeper ancient ruins http://lorebook.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97%3Athe-sleeper-civilization&catid=27%3Aanc-civ&Itemid=2</ref>

===Listing of Takmahl Artifacts===
:*[[Holy Statue|Holy Statue]]
:*[[Ritual Texts|Ritual Texts]]
:*[[Takmahl_Astral_Treatment|Takmahl Astral Treatment]]
:*[[Takmahl_Binary_Texts|Takmahl Binary Texts]]
:*[[Takmahl_Biodroid_Controller|Takmahl Biodroid Controller]]
:*[[Takmahl_Centrifugal_Primer|Takmahl Centrifugal Primer]]
:*[[Takmahl_Cohere_Cord|Takmahl Cohere Cord]]
:*[[Takmahl_Diamond_Rod|Takmahl Diamond Rod]]
:*[[Takmahl_Dynamic_Gauge|Takmahl Dynamic Gauge]]
:*[[Takmahl_Fractal_Sheet|Takmahl Fractal Sheet]]
:*[[Takmahl Geometric Design|Takmahl Geometric Design]]
:*[[Takmahl_Gyro_Ballast|Takmahl Gyro Ballast]]
:*[[Takmahl_Magnetic_Slab|Takmahl Magnetic Slab]]
:*[[Takmahl_Phrenic_Appendix|Takmahl Phrenic Appendix]]
:*[[Takmahl_Quantum_Sphere|Takmahl Quantum Sphere]]
:*[[Takmahl_Solid_Mox|Takmahl Solid Mox]]
:*[[Takmahl_Tri-polished_Lens|Takmahl Tri-polished Lens]]
:*[[The Apocryphon|The Apocryphon]]

=[[Yan Jung]]=
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===Technological Fields of Specialization===
Advanced gravitronic technology and force field theories.<ref name=o>The Yan Jungs fields of technical specialization http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Yan_Jung_Technology</ref>

Supplemental Data on existing Hybrid Technologies, implicated technological baselines : [[Yan Jung Hybrid Technologies|Yan Jung Hybrid Technologies]]

===Archaeological & Research Sites===
:[[Yan_Jung_Relic_Site|Yan Jung Relic Site]], [[Deltole_(System)|Deltole system]], [[:Category:Algintal _(Constellation)|Algintal constellation]], [[:Category:Sinq_Laison_(Region)|Sinq Laison region]]
:[[Yan_Jung_Ruins|Yan Jung Ruins]], [[Deltole_(System)|Deltole system]], [[:Category:Algintal _(Constellation)|Algintal constellation]], [[:Category:Sinq_Laison_(Region)|Sinq Laison region]]

===History===
The Yan Jung nation immigrated into New Eden through the [[EVE_gate_(Location)|EVE Gate]] eons ago. From where, is unknown, though the fragments of text it has been possible to translate talk about a mysterious "middle kingdom". The Yan Jungs settled in the system of Deltole, though it is suspected they also colonized other systems, even in far off places. The planets of Deltole V and VI appears to have been in particular inhabitable for the Yan Jungs. The reason for their disappearance remains unknown.<ref name=p>Professor Mathon's briefing on the Yan Jung nation http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Sebast_Mathon</ref>

===Discussion===
While the Yan Jung nation seemingly disappeared millennia ago some of their machinery is still found and operational to this very day.<ref name=q>Piece of functional Yan Jung device http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Yan_Jung_Micro_Processor</ref> Though built for the purpose of defense, the machinery appears to have a weakness against Electro Magnetic damage types.<ref name=r>Finding of Yan Jung structure http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Yan_Jung_Ruins</ref>

The artifacts left behind by the Yan Jungs has helped to the development of hybrid modules with improved armor reconstruction and resistance abilities and samples from their advanced gravity field theories have been used to enhance computer CPUs.

An interesting issue, regarding the possible utilization of Yan Jung technology, was the reported ability of a hive of rogue drones living in the Algintal constellation to interact with the Yan Jung technology and to assimilate it thereby enhancing communication and cognitive abilities resulting in the development of a new strain of rogue drones.<ref name=s>Paper: Investigation of the Algintal Rogue Drone Hive http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Investigation_of_the_Algintal_Rogue_Drone_Hive</ref> The research project covering the findings of an investigation on these drones can be found under [[Arek'Jaalan:_Ancient_Races#The Rogue Drone Strain in Algintal|The Rogue Drone Strain in Algintal]] project in the [[Arek'Jaalan:_Ancient_Races#Finished Research Topics and Papers|Finished Research Topics and Papers]] section below.

===Listing of Yan Jung Artifacts===
:*[[Binary Transpositional Code|Binary Transpositional Code]]
:*[[Crate of Archaeological Lot GV87-426-D Artifacts|Crate of Archaeological Lot GV87-426-D Artifacts]]
:*[[Large Crate of Archaeological Lot GV87-426-E Artifacts|Large Crate of Archaeological Lot GV87-426-E Artifacts]] - External paper regarding these artifacts [[https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=8978&find=unread link]]
:*[[Threaded Waypoint Map|Threaded Waypoint Map]]
:*[[Yan Jung Crystal Cylinder|Yan Jung Crystal Cylinder]]
:*[[Yan Jung Glass Scale|Yan Jung Glass Scale]]
:*[[Yan Jung Info Matrix|Yan Jung Info Matrix]]
:*[[Yan Jung Micro Processor|Yan Jung Micro Processor]]
:*[[Yan Jung Nano Fabric|Yan Jung Nano Fabric]]
:*[[Yan Jung Null Shell|Yan Jung Null Shell]]
:*[[Yan Jung Paradox Box|Yan Jung Paradox Box]]
:*[[Yan Jung Plenary Wire|Yan Jung Plenary Wire]]
:*[[Yan Jung Semiotic Theory|Yan Jung Semiotic Theory]]
:*[[Yan Jung Silk Armor|Yan Jung Silk Armor]]
:*[[Yan Jung Singularity Fact Sheet|Yan Jung Singularity Fact Sheet]]
:*[[Yan Jung Tachyon Stetoscope|Yan Jung Tachyon Stetoscope]]
:*[[Yan Jung Thunder Kite|Yan Jung Thunder Kite]]
:*[[Yan Jung Trigonometric Laws|Yan Jung Trigonometric Laws]]
:*[[Yan Jung Vellum Etch|Yan Jung Vellum Etch]]
:*[[Yan Jung Void Machine|Yan Jung Void Machine]]

=Research Projects=
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===Project Algintal===
:*[[Project Algintal]] is the study of archaeological sites in the Algintal constellation, and includes work by [[Natelia]] and [[Myyona]].

===Project Codebreaker===
:*[[Project Codebreaker]] will investigate the technology employed by the various ancient races by looking into their functional use in experimental modules.

===Project Enigma===
:*[[Project Enigma]] studies the history and technology of the [[Jove|Jovian Empires]].

===Project Monolith===
:*[[Project Monolith]] examine the mystic [[Black Monolith|Black Monoliths]].

===Project Pathfinder===
:*[[Project Pathfinder]] tracks the routes the original [[New Eden]] settlers must have taken after arriving through the [[EVE Gate]].

===Project Revelation===
:*[[Project Revelation]] looks into the history of the [[Takmahl|Takmahls]] and their connection with the [[Amarr Empire]] and [[Sani Sabik]].

===Project Theseus===
:*[[Project Theseus]] investigated [[The Labyrinth]] - by [[Valerie Valate]]

===Other Published Division Papers===
:*[[Project Common Ground]] aims to discuss the commonalities between the [[Sleeper]] and [[Talocan]] civilizations - by [[Unit XS365BT]]

===Other Projects Proposals===
:*Acquisition of a version of The Apocryphon, preferably in an original version.
:*COSMOS Heritage Investigation Teams (CHATS).
:*Find denominator(s) within each of the Takmahl and Yan Jung artifact groups and between the two, if possible. This could make insight into the technological approach and advancements of each society.

=Division Library and Sources=
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===Corporate Contacts===
:[[Ancient Treasures]]
:[[Pieces of the Past]]

===External Libraries===
:[http://lorebook.eve-inspiracy.com Jowen Datloran's Library of Knowledge]

=References=
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Arek'Jaalan: Acquisition

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=Overview=

The primary purpose of the Acquisition Division of the Arek’Jaalan Project is to make acquisition of any materials or items pertinent to the advancement of the Arek’Jaalan Project. The responsibility of the Acquisition Division also includes acquiring and safeguarding aids in forms of tangible goods and supplying stocked materials to various Divisions for logistics and researches. It is the responsibility of the Acquisition Division to ensure the safe keeping of the acquired items relevant to the research and as such, security and the integrity of its members are of utmost importance to the success of the Division.

==Acquisitions==

Items in consideration of the acquisition for the Research includes any that are pertinent to furthering Arek’Jaalan research. The specifics include:

*Sleeper/Talocan/Takmahl/Yanjung [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Item_Database:Manufacture_&_Research:Components:Research_&_Invention:Artifacts_and_Lore Artifacts] & [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Item_Database:Manufacture_&_Research:Components:Research_&_Invention:Ancient_Relics Relics]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Item_Database:Manufacture_&_Research:Materials:Ancient_Salvaged_Materials Ancient Salvaged Materials]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Item_Database:Manufacture_&_Research:Materials:Fullerenes_&_Polymers:Fullerenes Fullerenes] & [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Item_Database:Manufacture_&_Research:Materials:Fullerenes_&_Polymers:Polymers Polymers]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Item_Database:Manufacture_&_Research:Components:Subsystem_Components Subsystem Components]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Item_Database:Manufacture_&_Research:Materials:Rogue_Drone_Components Rogue Drone Parts] & [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Item_Database:Drones:Miscellaneous:Combat_Drone Advanced Drones]
*Any commodities & items associated with Sleepers & Talocan lores list/not listed on the items database.

In addition, the Acquisition Division also accepts contributions in ships and modules for logistics and stockpiling of assets for the Security Division.

For a preliminary inventory listing of the items in consideration for the acquisition, please refer to the following link below:

[[Arek'Jaalan: Acquisition Inventory Listing]]

==Procedures==

The main responsibility of the Acquisition Division is to maintain a sound inventory of items and materials pertinent to the Arek’Jaalan research. For an efficient and effective inventorization of the sought items, following procedures will be followed.

===Acquisition===

Since the Acquisition Division is still at its infancy, most of the items derive from individual donations within the members of the Divisions and donations from selfless and munificent tycoons and pilots. The Acquisition Division will continually receive donations of any items in any quantities as long as those received are pertinent to the Arek’Jaalan Research. The items include and are not limited to those specified on the Inventory Listing. While the compilation, archiving, and documentation of research data, communications data, news media reports, theories, and/or any knowledge relevant to the Arek’Jaalan Research will be the responsibility of the [[Arek'Jaalan: Archiving and Documentation|Archiving & Documentation Division]], the acquisition, documentation, and safeguarding of any tangible materials & items will be the responsibility of the Acquisition Division. Please refer to the Project Lead for any prospective contributions or the inventorization of sample data from various researches for documentation & future usage.

===Inventory Listing===

The Inventory Listing will be continually updated reflecting the latest figures on those items acquired. New items will be listed once the Division deems that those items are relevant to the Arek’Jalan Research. Any items even as mundane as soil samples derived from Anoikis will be documented and archived accordingly to the Inventory Listing and stockpiled and safeguarded at a safe location for future research. For the Preliminary Arek’Jaalan Acquisition Inventory Listing, please refer to the link above.

==AQ Projects & Research==

Projects run within the AQ division are listed below.

===[[Arek'Jaalan: Site One]]===

As mentioned in the [[Arek'jaalan General Meeting 4 Minutes|Fourth General Meeting]] we have undertook on a joint construction project in the system of [[Eram (System)|Eram]]. The aim is to build a foundation for future Arek'Jaalan spacebound projects such as research libraries and artifact museums. Broken down into multiple phases, Phase I construction is focused on providing a foundation that can serve as a prototype for future site construction projects. Although limited in functionality to begin with, the items requisitioned for the construction of the Site One will be used for further expansions. As new technologies are created, it will be able to grow without any further contributions from capsuleers.

Under the premise that the construction of the Site One will be relocated to low-sec area if the acquisition of the construction materials are not completed by November 8th YC113, materials were directly contracted to [[Hilen Tukoss]] and the Acquisition Division for the inventorization. Having met the deadline, the construction started immediately.

The Site One: Antiquus went live for public access on November 30th YC113.

===[[Project Dutch Gun]]===

On July 13th YC113, [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Hilen_Tukoss Hilen Tukoss] requested the acquisition and compilation of various Sleeper artifacts from capsuleers as part of the Project Dutch Gun. Named after the pilot DutchGunner who made a considerable donation to jumpstart the acquisition, the purpose of the Project encompassed the funding and building of a comprehensive “library of Sleeper goods.”

Via Arek’Jaalan mailing list, [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Hilen_Tukoss Hilen Tukoss] requested single samples of each artifact categorized into groups with an approximate market value of 0.7B ISK. Through the munificence of the Arek’Jaalan community, the Phase I of the Project Dutch Gun was fulfilled merely several hours after the request was made. In addition, the Project was completed without the need of the initial funding provided by the pilot DutchGunner.

Phase I Evaluation conducted by [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Hilen_Tukoss Hilen Tukoss] and his Eifyr & Co. Research Team has been disseminated to the wider Arek'Jaalan community. Please refer to the link followed for the [http://dl.eve-files.com/media/1108/Project_Dutch_Gun_Report.pdf Evaluation].

'''Further Information:'''<br>
*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W1: Project Dutch Gun - Phase I Catalogue 1/2]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W1: Project Dutch Gun - Phase I Catalogue 2/2]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W1: Project Dutch Gun - Phase I Complete]]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Talk:Project_Dutch_Gun Discussion regarding the final Evaluation of the Project Dutch Gun].

===[[Project Astrosurvey]]===

Work in Progress

==A'J Projects Requiring Acquisitions==

Arek'Jaalan projects that require the assistance of the AQ division in gathering necessary materials are listed below.

===[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/The_Wyr_Alternative:_Trinary_Data_Usage The Wyr Alternative Project]===

The Project was conceived in order to explore alternative avenues of interfacing with Sleeper data systems upon the destruction of the much sought-after [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Trinary_Data Trinary Data]. Divided into two distinct phases, the methodology of the Phase One included examining Trinary usage in various Sleeper relics. On July 27th, YC113, [[Cicaedis Pritchard]] requested an access to the following Sleeper-related items:

*1 unit of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Sleeper_Data_Library Sleeper Data Library]
*1 unit of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Sleeper_data_crystals Sleeper Data Crystals]
*1 unit of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Sleeper_data_interface_protocol Sleeper Data Interface Protocol]

The requested items were subsequently provided to [[Cicaedis Pritchard]] for the Project.

'''Further Information:'''<br>
*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W1: Project Dutch Gun - Phase I Catalogue 1/2]]

===Project Macaper's Eye===
In order to examine how integral the Sleeper Technology has been in developing the Gallente's [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Aurora_Ominae Aurora Ominae] Doomsday Weapon, under the official sanction of [[Hilen Tukoss]] and his Eifyr & Co Research Team and [http://wiki.eveonline.com/wikiEN/index.php?title=Talk:Arek%27Jaalan:_Ethics&stable=0#Coverage_of_Ongoing_Affairs tacit approval] of the Ethics Committee, Myxx undertook to acquire two Aurora Ominae blueprints. On July 30th, YC113, the Acquisition Division obtained two original blueprints and were subsequently contracted to Myxx. Of the two blueprints contracted, one is in possession by [[Hilen Tukoss]] and other by Myxx for the analysis. The crux of the Project was to examine how Sleeper Technology that pre-dates the opening of the Wormholes made its way into developing the Doomsday Weapon.

'''Further Information:'''<br>
*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W4: Project Macaper's Eye (Overview Document)]]

===[[Project Theta]]===
Projet Theta attempts to create new Capsuleer technology by studying Rogue Drone materials. This includes ships, AI-cores, modules and rigs. Project Theta does not intend to create destructive technology, but rather a set base for future inventions. The goals of the Project will be fulfilled by studying known Rogue Drone technology and finding new unknown ones, and reverse-engineering them. On August 8th, YC113, [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Norman_Vales_%28Character%29 Norman Vales] requested the following materials from the Acquisition Division in preparation of drafting first two blueprints for the Project:

*5 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Aether_hive_link Aether Hive Link] 350 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Drone_Capillary_Fluid Drone Capillary Fluid] 310 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Drone_synaptic_relay_wiring Drone Synaptic Relay Wiring] 3 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Drone_Transceiver Drone Transceiver]
*570 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/logic_circuit Logic Circuit] 14 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/artificial_neural_network Artificial Neural Network] 1100 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/micro_circuit Micro Circuit] 15 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Power_Circuit Power Circuit]
*17 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Consumer_electronics Consumer Electronics] 163,530 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Tritanium Tritanium] 380,000 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/pyerite Pyerite] 15,625 units of [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/mexallon Mexallon]

The requested items were subsequently contracted to [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Norman_Vales_%28Character%29 Norman Vales] for the Project.

===[[Project Rho]]===

The purpose of Project Rho is to collect sensor data and physical samples from all sizes and types of Rogue Drones for analysis and compiling into the [[Rogue Drone Database]]. Lead by [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Authochthonian_%28Character%29 Authochthonian] of the [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan:_Rogue_Drones Rogue Drone Division], the analysis of the Rogue Drones will be compared to all known Empire Drone Technology and Capsuleer vessels in a comparative study. As such, various items pertinent to all drones including T1, T2, Navy Issue, 'Integrated,' and 'Augmented' drones are to be collected for further studies.

Following items are contracted to [[authocthonian]] for the research:
'Augmented' xxx
'Augmented' xxx

200M ISK will be allocated to purchase the remaining materials. (WIP) (WIP) (WIP) (WIP) (WIP) (WIP)

==Donations==
Besides the initial funding of 1B ISK and 2B ISK provided by the pilots DutchGunner and The Antiquarian, respectively, the Acquisition Division of the Arek’Jaalan Project is solely funded by the members of the Division. As such, just like any other ventures, the Division’s ability to acquire artifacts is susceptible to the market conditions.

The cost of acquiring all the artifacts and materials associated with the Sleepers and Ancient technologies amounts to at least tens of billions of ISK conservatively. In order to expedite the acquisition, the interested parties are encouraged to make donation of any items relevant to the Sleepers & Ancient technologies.

==Weekly Updates==
Each week, [[The Antiquarian (Character)|The Antiquarian]] provides a report on the Acquisition Division's progress towards its goals, as well as updates on its current and upcoming tasks. Those mails are mirrored here as well as in the [[Arek%27Jaalan: Mailing List Archive|main archive]].

There was no weekly update for week 1.
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan_Mailing_List_W3:_Arek%27Jaalan_Acquisition_Division_Week_2 Arek'Jaalan Acquisition Division Update #1]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan_Mailing_List_W4:_Arek%27Jaalan_Acquisition_Division_Week_3 Arek'Jaalan Acquisition Division Update #2]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan_Mailing_List_W5:_Arek%27Jaalan_Acquisition_Division_Week_4 Arek'Jaalan Acquisition Division Update #3]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan_Mailing_List_W6:_Arek%27Jaalan_Acquisition_Division_Week_5 Arek'Jaalan Acquisition Division Update #4]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan_Mailing_List_W7:_Arek%27Jaalan_Acquisition_Division_Week_6 Arek'Jaalan Acquisition Division Update #5]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan_Mailing_List_W10:_Arek%27Jaalan_Acquisition_Division_Week_7-9 Arek'Jaalan Acquisition Division Update #6]
*[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Arek%27Jaalan_Mailing_List_W21:_Acquisition_Division_Update Arek'Jaalan Acquisition Division Update #7]

Arek'Jaalan Project Status Report

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<td style="background:#4d4d57;border-bottom:1px #000000 solid; padding: 0.5em;">[[Arek%27Jaalan|Arek'Jaalan Home Page]]</td>
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<td style="background:#4d4d57;border-bottom:1px #000000 solid; padding: 0.5em;">[[Arek'Jaalan Research Divisions]]</td>
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<td style="background:#4d4d57;border-bottom:1px #000000 solid; padding: 0.5em;">[[Arek'jaalan Compendium|Arek'Jaalan Compendium]]</td>
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<td style="background:#4d4d57;border-bottom:1px #000000 solid; padding: 0.5em;">[[Arek'Jaalan Library]]</td>
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<td style="background:#4d4d57;border-bottom:1px #000000 solid; padding: 0.5em;">[[Arek%27Jaalan:_Acquisition|Acquisition]]</td>
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<td style="background:#4d4d57;border-bottom:1px #000000 solid; padding: 0.5em;">[[Arek%27Jaalan:_Ancient_Races|Ancient Races]]</td>
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<td style="background:#4d4d57;border-bottom:1px #000000 solid; padding: 0.5em;">[[Arek%27Jaalan:_Multidisciplinary|Multidisciplinary]]</td>
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<td style="background:#4d4d57;border-bottom:1px #000000 solid; padding: 0.5em;">[[Arek%27Jaalan:_Rogue_Drones|Rogue Drones]]</td>
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= Introduction =

The purpose of this report is to keep capsuleer researchers updated on the status of their research, particularly with respects to Eifyr & Co. reviews but also other matters where research involved dependencies on non-capsuleer entities and organizations. Although every effort will be made to keep this report updated, it may not immediately reflect recent changes.

== Status List ==

Each project will be listed with a certain status. These are explained below.

<font color=green>'''Ready for Publication:'''</font> The project and all associated data is finalized, compiled in its entirety on the networks, and now ready for publication.

<font color=green>'''Nearing completion:'''</font> The project is almost complete. A few minor tasks remain before it is ready for publication. Tasks may include: revisions to final data after official review, addition of supplementary data.

<font color=yellow>'''Review Underway:'''</font> The project is currently under review from Hilen Tukoss, Eifyr & Co. staff or other organizations assisting the Arek'Jaalan project. It may progress from this stage to either "Nearing Completion" or "Documentation Required".

<font color=yellow>'''Review Pending:'''</font> The project is scheduled for review, but the review has not currently started.

<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed. Tasks may include: Research proposal documentation, migration of research data from third party networks to the official network, expansion of research data and analysis. Once these needs are met, the project can be suggested for review.

<font color=red>'''Status unknown:'''</font> This project is assumed to be stalled, possibly due to lacking proper documentation, member activity, or leadership. Tasks may include: Research proposal documentation, clarification of project leadership / ownership, expansion of research data and analysis. Once these needs are met, the project can be suggested for review.

= Project Status by Division =

== Acquisition ==

*[[Project Dutch Gun|Dutch Gun]]
:*<font color=green>'''Nearing completion:'''</font>
:*Eifyr & Co. are working on an updated version that clarifies some parts from the original document. In the interest of wrapping up this project sooner rather than later, various materials originally identified for Dutch Gun acquisition, such as planetary commodities, have been scoped out of this Project and should be pursued in a separate study. Dutch Gun will remain focused on the materials listed in [http://dl.eve-files.com/media/1108/Project_Dutch_Gun_Report.pdf the original report].

*[[Project Astrosurvey|Astrosurvey]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font>
:*Project was suggested by pilot [[Gehen Sealbreaker (Character)|Gehen Sealbreaker]], who has since provided a paper abstract for inclusion in [[Arek'Jaalan: Site One|Site One]]. Further documentation is required however, as there is currently no body of work to review.

== Ancient Races ==

*[[Project Theseus|Theseus]]
:*<font color=green>'''Nearing completion:'''</font>
:*Chief researcher for this project Valerie Valate has finalized the project from her end. A final review will be given by Eifyr & Co. staff prior to formal publication, but given that such things are still months away, this final review may not be a priority until that time.

*[[Project Algintal|Algintal]]
:*<font color=yellow>'''Review Underway:'''</font>
:*All three reports are confirmed as ready for oversight by their author [[Myyona (Character)|Myyona]] and are now under review.

*[[Project Common Ground|Common Ground]]
:*<font color=yellow>'''Review Underway:'''</font>
:*The author has confirmed that this paper is complete. Its intended aim is to serve as a theoretical hypothesis that may inform other work, therefore it does not need full validation, only a basic overview.

*[[Project Enigma|Enigma]]

== Multidisciplinary ==

*[[Project Catapult|Catapult]]
:*<font color=yellow>'''Review Pending:'''</font>
:*While Eifyr & Co. along with Project Lead H.Tukoss commend the work completed so far, due to the potential complications of a project that - at least in part - aims to develop new technologies of a controversial nature review has been de-prioritized relative to other projects also requiring Eifyr & Co. input. Once these other projects have been overseen, Eifyr will return its attention to Catapult.

*[[Project Compass|Compass]]
:*<font color=yellow>'''Review Underway:'''</font>
:*The project is currently under review from Hilen Tukoss, as well as Eifyr & Co. staff. An initial version of the research paper has been returned to the author, [[Mark726 (Character)|Mark726]] after a cursory review. Once the paper, now made publicly available, has been scrutinized by the public and revised by its author, the final version will be reviewed once more. Eifyr & Co. is currently awaiting instruction from the author to conduct a final review.

*[[Project Tesseract|Tesseract]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:*Shattered Planets Datacore migration to official networks: Due to the importance of these reports to the larger project, their migration to the official networks is essential. CA assistance should be sought if required.
:*Any data to be submitted for Eifyr & Co. analysis must be uploaded to official networks (See section headed: Samples submitted to Eifyr for analysis and reporting). We are currently unaware of what, specifically, needs review in the five points listed. Please expand.

*[[Project Trinity|Trinity]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:*This project has been relocated to [[Project Trinity|its own area]] to avoid clutter on the divisional page. This page should be further expanded as a result.
:*The migration of [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4238627/Reeeport.pdf Preliminary Report] data to official networks is required. CA assistance should be sought if needed.

*[[Project Resolution|Resolution]]
:*<font color=red>'''Status unknown:'''</font>
:*Leadership of this project is uncertain. It has been moved to its own page from the main MD divisional area, in order to reduce clutter and make contributors/leadership more apparent. If it is not claimed eventually, leadership will be sought before the project is scrapped entirely.

*[[Project Electric Sheep|Electric Sheep]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:*Chief Researchers and any other contributors should be identified.
:*The migration of [http://hermetica-amarr.blogspot.com/ research data] to official networks is required. CA assistance should be sought if needed.
:*A more comprehensive research proposal is required before review. Please consult with a Chief Archivist or Hilen Tukoss on what is needed if you are unclear.

*[[Project Slipstream|Slipstream]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:*Chief Researchers and any other contributors should be identified.
:*A more comprehensive research proposal is required before review. Please consult with a Chief Archivist or Hilen Tukoss on what is needed if you are unclear.

*[[Project Spirit|Spirit]]
:*<font color=red>'''Status unknown:'''</font>
:*Leadership of this project is uncertain. It has been moved to its own page from the main MD divisional area, in order to reduce clutter and make contributors/leadership more apparent. If it is not claimed eventually, leadership will be sought before the project is scrapped entirely.

== Rogue Drones ==

*[[Project Theta|Theta]]
:* <font color=yellow>'''Review Underway:'''</font>
:* Given the project's desire to generate new technologies, a lengthy review will be necessary. Despite the intended use for these technologies as research tools, we must nevertheless operate according to numerous CONCORD and Republic laws and protocols and ensure without a doubt that any advancements made by Theta could not be subverted for other purposes.

*[[Project Omega|Omega]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:* Although a review of the planning stage is possible, if required, Eifyr is taking the stance of waiting for initial research data to be published before beginning any review. Omega contributors should get in touch with H. Tukoss if a review of planning is required.

*[[Project Omicron|Omicron]]
:* <font color=yellow>'''Review Underway:'''</font>
:* Given the extensive and multifaceted nature of this project, an extensive review of current documentation is underway and may take some time to complete.

*[[Project Rho|Rho]]
:*<font color=yellow>'''Review Pending:'''</font>
:*Eifyr & Co. is willing to review any work in progress on the RD Database. However, for the sake of efficient use of time, our current suggestion is that any required material for review be delayed until the database is complete, or near completion. In the meantime, Eifyr can offer assistance with acquisition, and analysis of any particularly confusing or otherwise troubling artifacts.

== Sleeper History ==

*[[Project Chrono|Chrono]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:* A research portal, project proposal, and at the least, some preliminary research data is required for this project to proceed any further.

*[[Project Continuity|Continuity]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:* A research portal, project proposal, and at the least, some preliminary research data is required for this project to proceed any further.

*[[Project Reaction|Reaction]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:* A research portal, project proposal, and at the least, some preliminary research data is required for this project to proceed any further.

*[[Project Identity|Identity]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:* A research portal, project proposal, and at the least, some preliminary research data is required for this project to proceed any further.

*[[Project Blueprint|Blueprint]]
:*<font color=red>'''Documentation Required:'''</font> This project cannot proceed any further until various documentation is completed:<br>
:* Further acquisition and documentation of research data is required.

*[[Project Huntress Green|Huntress Green]]
:*<font color=green>'''Nearing completion:'''</font>
:*Eifyr & Co. is interested in discussion with Gaia Ma'chello, the author of these reports, to ascertain the extent of this project's overall completion. While individual research abstracts are already on their way to publication via Site One, the overall progress of the project remains uncertain at this time.

== Sleeper Technology ==

*[[Project Gaze|Gaze]]

*[[Project Rift|Rift]]

*[[SCAR Infomorph Psychology Research Proposal (Draft)|SCAR]]

*[[Project Wyr|Wyr]]

== Talocan History ==

*[[Project Infernal Spade|Infernal Spade]]

== Talocan Technology ==

*[[Project Gateway|Gateway]]

*[[Project Drive|Drive]]

Sleeper

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==Sleeper==
The Sleeper race is one of the known [[Arek'Jaalan:_Sleeper_History|ancient space faring races]] of [[New Eden]], the others are [[Takmahl]], [[Talocan]] and [[Yan Jung]].

The Sleepers are considered, as are the other ancient [[Races|races]], descendants of humans and populated [[New_Eden|New Eden]] thousands of years ago before they vanished. These days the only remains of them in [[New_Eden|New Eden]] are ruins and strange artifacts.

Some of those ruins can be found in the Ani Constellation in [[Minmatar|Minmatar]] sovereign space.

The technology of the Sleepers is said to be comparable to [[Tech_2|Tech 2]] level in some areas, in some other areas they had much more advanced knowledge. From those few known artifacts it was also deduced that the Sleepers were masters of virtual reality, neural interfacing and cryotechnology.

The spring expansion 2009 "[[Apocrypha|Apocrypha]]" introduced Sleepers as inhabitants of the newly introduced [[Wormhole|Wormhole]] space, though at this point all interactions with them appear to be with drones rather than manned vehicles, leaving the ultimate fate of the race unknown.

== Sleeper Technology==
*[[Ancient Coordinates Database]]
*[[Neural Network Analyzer]]
*[[Sleeper Data Library]]
*[[Sleeper Drone AI Nexus]]

==See Also==
:*[[Anoikis]]
:*[[Arek'Jaalan]]
::*[[Arek'Jaalan: Ancient Races]]
:*[[Archaeological_Sites|Archaeological sites]]
:*[[COSMOS]]
:*[[Hacking_sites|Hacking sites]]
:*[[Sleeper_Technology|Sleeper Technology (Skill)]]
:*[[Takmahl]]
:*[[Wormhole]]
:*[[Yan Jung]]

Arek'Jaalan: Talocan History

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=Introduction=
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This department has as a goal to uncover and piece together all the information found on the Talocan ancient race in the hopes of creating a timeline and historical fact file.

=The Talocan Civilization=
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==Discovery==
The [[:Category:Okkelen_(Constellation)|Okkelen Constellation]] was nothing more than a desolate dreary collection of systems avoided by most travelers. Only those with shady business ventures would spend any time there. All of that changed when a chance discovery in the [[Otitoh (System)|Otitoh]] system revealed the existence of an ancient civilization. Archaeological teams flocked to the system to begin excavation of the relics and remains of this civilization. Soon they revealed it was a civilization so old, they already traveled the stars when the Empires' first recorded civilizations were only just emerging on their respective home planets.

By examining the items discovered, this civilization finally received it's name, the Talocan. More importantly the relics found all held tantalizing clues to the advanced technological prowess the Talocan possessed. Data fragments and mathematical schematics made it clear that they were masters of hypereuclidian mathematics and spatial manipulation. The recovered materials could be integrated with current Empire technologies to increase efficiencies to new levels.

Despite these discoveries much of the Talocan remains mysterious. The Ancient temple and Sun Reader artifacts still have an unknown purpose. Most studies of their artifacts came to a halt when [[Rogue drones]] infested the site and started scavenging the artifacts and remaining resources present for themselves.

===Unanswered questions:===
*At what time were the Talocan present in Okkelen?
*Was Okkelen the only constellation they had settled in known space?
*Given the high number of relics recovered containing formulas and mathematical equations was Devil's Digsite a research outpost?
*What was the purpose of the Sun Reader?
*What was the purpose of the Ancient Temple and was it really a temple?

==Falling into obscurity==
A few years after the discovery the Talocan civilization started to fall into obscurity. While the Talocan enhanced systems were still valuable and sometimes even superior to Empire technology, they became largely forgotten in favour of Tech 2 equipment that was becoming more and more widespread and easier to acquire.

Today only a few Capsuleers are willing to travel to [[Devil's_Dig_Site|Devil's Dig Site]] and fight of the endless swarms of drones to find more of their relics or examine the structures left behind there. For those who have visited w-space it has an eerily familiar echo of [[Sleeper|Sleeper drones]] guarding the Talocan ruins there.

==Wormhole space and reawakened interest==

In YC111 when the Seyllin Disaster occurred, unstable wormholes began to form at random in known space. The Empires and Capsuleers soon started to explore these wormholes and systems they connect to, coming into contact with the fearsome [[Sleeper|Sleeper drones]] and the remnants of their civilization. Noting the incredible potential and new advances their technologies would bring to the Empires, they started to scan down as many Sleeper remains as they could. At that point they made a startling discovery. Not all the ruins were of Sleeper origin. Intertwined with the Sleepers were ancient outposts of a different design, clearly belonging to a different entity. Experts could only conclude they belonged to the Talocan.

The discovery of Talocan outposts changed everything. Unlike the Sleeper structures the Talocan outposts were in severe decay suggesting they were absolutely ancient, older even than the Sleepers who were now guarding them. Yet as time passed evidence emerged that perhaps these two races were not as seperated by time as first believed. Certain technologies salvaged from both Sleeper and Talocan outpost share striking resemblances to one another.

The exact link between these two races is as of yet unknown. Some speculate the Sleepers found the remains of the Talocan civilisation and studied it, copying and incorporating the technology of the Talocan into their own. This theory is given credence by the Sleeper [[The_Mirror|Mirror]] installations who appear to devote an entire section to the study of their technology.

Some believe the Talocan died because of a plague or disease. Many Talocan outposts who comm systems have not fully shut down due to disrepair warn of a quarantine being imposed, even going so far as to threaten hostile action if one attempts to breach the area.

Others give more credence to the theory of a conflict between the two races. Several ships belonging to the Talocan can still be found near Talocan and Sleeper structures suggesting remains of combat fleets and some Talocan structures even appear to have sustained battle damage. It is even suggested that the disease the Talocan may have suffered was the result of biological warfare.

Whatever the case may be, the result of the discoveries in w-space is that the Talocan have been put in the spotlight once more and many Empires, Capsuleers and Corporations are investing substantially to find out more and profit from their advanced technology.

===Unanswered Questions:===
*Why did the Talocan travel to wormhole space?
*Why are the Talocan and [[Sleeper|Sleepers]] intertwined with eachother, what is the link between them?
*Given the presence of observation domes and telescoping equipment, what were the Talocan observing and for what purpose?

=Timeline of the Talocan Civilization=
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Because there has been very little effort to date the Talocan structures in wormhole-space this timeline is incomplete and the best estimate that can be made with current data.

;'''16000 years Before YC0'''
:* First recorded civilizations emerge on current Empire home worlds, Talocan civilization has a spacefaring society in the [[:Category:Okkelen_(Constellation)|Okkelen Constellation]]
;'''Unknown, believed to be after Okkelen colonisation '''
:* Talocan travel to wormhole space and expand
;'''Unknown'''
:* Talocan civilization disappears

=Talocan culture=
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==Migrant culture==
Very little is known about the Talocan culture. What we do know is that the Talocan were a migrant culture. The exact reason for this migrant nature is not known. Did they have a goal? Where they hoping to reach some far off place, a place from their mythology or religion? Was it a means of survival, a need to find new resources? Their way of having survived the Dark Ages that are believed to have fallen upon civilization millenia ago.

Whatever the reason, this simple fact shaped them. Many of their ships and structures were designed for prolonged journeys in space, being almost entirely selfsufficient. The spartan nature of their outposts further ties into this. The Talocan likely spared their resources, doing away with all unnecessary items that would be a drain on them during their long journeys. It is even possible the Talocan never settled on planets and were a purely spacefaring society.

The Talocan mastery of hypereuclidian mathematics and spatial manipulation and their firm grasp on astronautical engineering likely came from their need for continued advancements in this area so they could continue to expand and travel further. It is very possible it gave them access to some as of yet unknown method of FTL propulsion vastly more efficient and capable than our own.

==Society==
There virtually no information on the structure of the society of the Talocan. We don't know much about the hierarchy and political situation. Being a migrant culture that spent large portions of time in space their divisions could have been one of Fleets instead of House or Tribe or Political Party.

Outposts in wormhole space do offer tantalizing hints that the Talocan Outpost Hub was a place for cultural exchange or more disturbingly possibly a place of imprisonment. This could indicate that either the Talocan valued peaceful exchange between various levels in their society, or that they had some form slavery in their civilization and they exchanged these lower members in their society with others.

==Religion==
With the discoveries at [[Devil's_Dig_Site|Devil's Dig Site]] researchers uncovered a structure they dubbed as an Ancient temple. This at least suggests they had some form of religion and this structure played some part in it.

However due to the [[Rogue drones|Rogue drone]] infestation this structure has been modified and slowly turned into a hive. With that it's original purpose has been lost. Coupled with the loss of information concerning the initial discoveries it's no longer known what made researchers call it an Ancient temple and inquiries will have to be made into finding members of the team that made the initial reports.

Given the many data fragments and mathematical models and other materials found, it appears more to have been some sort of research outpost as opposed to a place of worship. It is of course possible that science and religion were very interconnected and that scientific endeavors were considered a religious obligation, similar to the [[Sisters_of_EVE|Sisters of Eve]] and their devotion to research on the fabled [[EVE_Gate|EVE Gate.]]

Closer studies will be required and hopefully the original research teams can be contacted to shed more light on the subject.

==Unanswered questions:==
*Given the migrant culture of the Talocan were they seperated into different groups or tribes similar to the [[Minmatar|Minmatar]]?
*Why were they a migrant culture?
*How long did the Talocan remain in one place before moving on?
*Did the Talocan have a religion and what was it?
*Did they have advanced means of FTL travel that are currently unknown to us?

=Quarantine=
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Evidence from the many sites found in wormhole space suggests that at some point in their history the Talocan came across some kind of virus or disease. There are many sites that have been placed in quarantine. From the automated systems still in operation it can be gathered this quarantine was actively enforced and deadly force was authorized against any who attempted to break quarantine.

Another possiblity that has been suggest by members of the Capsuleer community would be some sort of computer virus. This would explain why the [[Sleeper|Sleepers]] are so persistent when it comes to maintaining that quarantine, as their virtual links and vast network in wormhole space is possibly very vulnerable to digital threats. Although this is considered to be less likely than a biological virus.

For further information you can follow the reference below.

[[Quarantine|Talocan Quarantine]]

===Questions:===
*Who quarantined the Talocan sites? Did they do it themselves or did the Sleepers?
*Did the Talocan come across a deadly plague or disease or was there another reason?
*If the Talocan did become infected by a plague was it through natural means or because or bio-warfare?
*If the Talocan did not suffer from a disease why the quarantine?
*Could there be any traces left of whatever (disease, computer virus, etc) caused the quarantine.

=Research Projects=
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===Project Infernal Spade===
:*[[Project Infernal Spade]] analyses the Talocan structures located within the [[Devil's Dig Site]] complex - by [[Myyona]]

Arek'Jaalan: Sleeper Technology

2016-03-02T18:54:33Z

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|divisionname= Sleeper Technology
||ticker= ST
|projectleads= [[Cicaedis Pritchard]]
|archivists= Unknown
|levelofactivity= Active
|publicchannel= AJ: ST
|othersites= None
|researchers = [[Vanneth Deckard]], [[Kivvic]], [[Gehen_Sealbreaker_(Character)|Gehen Sealbreaker]], [[Wyke_Mossari_(Character)|Wyke Mossari]], [[Renee Khalida (Character)|Renee Khalida]], [[Rhavas_(Character)|Rhavas]], [[Bareon]]
|contributors = [[Akasha Prime]], [[Hilen Tukoss]], [[Renee Khalida (Character)|Renee Khalida]]
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{{ArekJDirectory}}
=Overview=
Welcome to the [[Arek'Jaalan]] Sleeper Technology Portal. Here you will find helpful links to a wide variety of subjects covering the bulk of what we now know of Sleeper Technology. From cryogenics to virtual reality, genetics to emergent artificial intelligence systems, the Sleepers had a wide technology base that has stood the test of time. Even now their drones and automated structures still silently wait, testaments to the achievements of their creators.

Our goal within the Sleeper Technology Division is to catalog, analyze, and present information regarding the technologies used by the Sleepers. While this may sound simple, proper understanding of the applications that the Sleepers used these technologies for, and how we may be able to make use of them now takes time, effort, resources and above all patience. Additionally the Sleeper Technology Division will provide resources for multi-disciplinary and cross-divisional projects as needed.

=Research Projects=
ST maintains several research endeavors relating to the technological capabilities of Sleepers both directly and indirectly. As smaller, more basic projects progress, a greater understanding will allow the division to pursue grander, more complicated projects.

'''Current Projects:'''
*[[The Wyr Alternative: Trinary Data Usage]]
*[[Discovering Spatial Rifts]]
*[[SCAR Infomorph Psychology Research Proposal (Draft)]]
*[[Data Aquisition from The Mirror]]

Any comments or questions regarding a proposal can be directed to the individual proposal's discussion page. Additional research proposals should follow the same standardized format for efficient assessment.

=Hard Data=
===Technological Fields of Specialization===

The Sleepers were masters of virtual reality, neural interfacing and cryotechnology.[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Sleeper_Technology]

===Early Artifacts and Relics===

*[[Sleeper Cryo Batteries|Sleeper Cryo Batteries]]
*[[Sleeper Data Crystals|Sleeper Data Crystals]]
*[[Sleeper Data Interface Protocol|Sleeper Data Interface Protocol]]
*[[Sleeper Foundation Block|Sleeper Foundation Block]]
*[[Sleeper Heat Nullifying Coil|Sleeper Heat Nullifying Coil]]
*[[Sleeper Hyperbooster|Sleeper Hyperbooster]]
*[[Sleeper Manuscripts|Sleeper Manuscripts]]
*[[Sleeper Micro Circuits|Sleeper Micro Circuits]]
*[[Sleeper Nanite Cluster|Sleeper Nanite Cluster]]
*[[Sleeper Profound Research Notes|Sleeper Profound Research Notes]]
*[[Sleeper Reintegration Control|Sleeper Reintegration Control]]
*[[Sleeper Split Cables|Sleeper Split Cables]]
*[[Sleeper Technical Schematics|Sleeper Technical Schematics]]
*[[Sleeper Thermal Regulator|Sleeper Thermal Regulator]]
*[[Sleeper Virtual Energizer|Sleeper Virtual Energizer]]

Supplemental Data on Existing Hybrid Technologies, implicated technological baselines: [[Early Sleeper Hybrid Technologies|Early Sleeper Hybrid Technologies]]

'''See also:''' [[Arek'Jaalan Library]]

Once research has resulted in new facts, it must be properly documented for future reference and implementation. Similarly, the results of tested hypotheses will be documented.

Documentation protocols for research results will be drafted by a Chief Archivist.

=Theoretical Data=

Much is still unknown about the technological capability of the Sleepers or the purpose of their structures. Without hard truths, it is necessary to theorize and hypothesize to find the correct pursuit and make discoveries. To that end, one of the duties of ST is to share and refine those theories and hypotheses regarding that which we have yet to prove, as well as formulate experiments to help support or disprove theories.

The following subjects need consideration.

*[[Oruze|Defining 'Oruze']]
*Sleeper Construction Materials
*Sleeper Drones
*Virtual Reality
*Infomorph Technology
*Wormhole Interaction

Documentation protocols for theories and hypotheses will be drafted by a Chief Archivist.

=Archives=

==Mailing List==

Several theories and observations have been made and posted to the '''Arek'Jaalan''' mailing list. For ease of browsing, more relevant points are cataloged below.

*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W1: Theory and Postulation; Sleepers, The Sun, and Applications|Theory and Postulation; Sleepers, The Sun, and Applications]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W1: Ani Constellation|Ani Constellation]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W1: Initial Sleeper Impressions|Initial Sleeper Impressions]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan Mailing List W3: Discovering Spatial Rifts|Discovering Spatial Rifts]]

=Related Links=

*[[Arek'Jaalan]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan Research Divisions]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan: Sleeper History]]
*[[Arek'Jaalan: Talocan Technology]]
*[[Sleeper drones]]

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'''Project Leads:''' [[Akasha Prime (Character)|Akasha Prime]]<br>
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'''Project Leads:''' [[Authochthonian (Character)|Authochthonian]], [[Chevalleis(Character)|Chevalleis]], [[Myxx(Character)|Myxx]]<br>
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'''Project Leads:''' [[Myyona (Character)|Myyona]]<br>
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'''Project Leads:''' [[Bernie Nator (Character)|Bernie Nator]]<br>
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'''Project Leads:''' [[Doornroosje (Character)|Doornroosje]], [[Tykari (Character)|Tykari]]<br>
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'''Project Leads:''' [[Cicaedis Pritchard]]<br>
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Arek'Jaalan: Sleeper History

2016-03-02T18:20:21Z

Havohej: /* Project Blueprint */

[[Category:Arek’Jaalan]][[Category:Events]][[Category:History]][[Category:Sleeper]]
{{note|This Evelopedia article relates to ongoing CCP Live Events. To learn more, visit [[EVE Events|this]] page.}}
{{IC}}

{{ArekJDivisionHomePage
|divisionlogo=DivSleeperHist.jpg
|divisionname= Sleeper History
||ticker= SH
|projectleads= [[Uraniae Fehrnah (Character)]]
|archivists= Unknown
|levelofactivity= Active
|publicchannel= AJ: SH
|othersites= None
|researchers = [[Cicaedis Pritchard]], Kivvic, [[Mark726|Mark726]]
|contributors = [[Hilen Tukoss]], [[Rhavas_(Character)|Rhavas]]
}}
{{ArekJDirectory}}
=Overview=

The primary aim of the Sleeper History division is to delve into the mysteries surrounding the Sleeper civilization from a historical and cultural perspective. Ideally the division will over time be able to not only accurately date artifacts, records, and structures of Sleeper origin, but also provide our sister divisions with the cultural framework to understand both when something of historical significance occurred within Sleeper society, but also why, and how it further shaped future events within the culture.

=Proposed Division Projects=

-Dating of Artifacts, Records, and Structures

-Plotting of a Historically Accurate Time line of Events

-Cultural Significance of Technical Achievements

-Structure of Sleeper Society

Projects and Project Teams are flexible and serve to provide incoming researchers with a brief overview of the Division-wide lines of inquiry as well as an internal means of organizing data prior to publication to the Arek'Jalaan Project community. It is more than likely that all Sleeper History Division researchers will contribute to all project teams at one point or another.

==Project Chrono==

Project Chrono's goal is simple in theory but vast in scope. This Project will be responsible for the technical analysis of Sleeper artifacts, records, and structures with the express intent of being able to determine their approximate age. Chrono team members will operate both in the field and in the laboratory to provide on-site data collection and research assistance to other divisions. Members of Project Chrono will be responsible for analysis of new and already acquired materials and work closely with both their technical scientific counterparts and the Talocan History division.

==Project Continuity==

Project Continuity is the team responsible for the construction of the primary Sleeper historical time line. Team members will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the working theory time line including the actual series of significant events as well as newly discovered additions, modifications, or outright retractions to the time line. Due to the flexible and fluid nature of this project Continuity team members will work closely with fellow researchers in order to fill out the time line, as well as provide their findings to other divisions.

==Project Reaction==

Project Reaction's aim is to analyze the technical aspects of Sleeper technology and theorize how significant advances shaped Sleeper society. Reaction team members are at once historian, scientist, and sociologist. Fueled by the data and findings of other teams and divisions, Reaction team members will speculate on the interplay between technical achievement and cultural shifts. Members of Project Reaction will spend the bulk of their time in the realms of theory and thought while making use of data collected within the division and the Arek'Jalaan project as a whole.

==Project Identity==

Project Identity has arguably the least apparent data to work with to answer the question of who the Sleepers were and how their society functioned. Sleeper society is at best a mystery that has largely not stood up to the test of time nearly as well as Sleeper technology has. Cultural data is the primary focus of Project Identity, and will include examinations of any records found that have value beyond pure scientific or technical knowledge. Team members will follow new developments as they occur and provide data acquisition teams with more specific expedition goals.

==[[Project Huntress Green]]==

The presence of Quarantine installations in Anoikis systems suggests that the creators of the sleepers were subject to some sort of disease. The purpose of this project is to determine the nature of this disease.

Detailed examination of the quarantine facilities may yield clues, but at present there appears to be no way of doing this. Searching for samples of the disease organism in space also seem useless as time and radiation most likely destroyed them.

Here it is proposed to search for this disease by hunting for it in the living biospheres of planets in Anoikis.

==[[Project Blueprint]]==

Project Blueprint seeks to collect and maintain information on the importance and purpose of structures within Sleeper society by comparing them to constructs both modern and ancient. Project Blueprint will utilize information gathered from various projects across Arek'Jaalan to assist in analyzing Sleeper structures and whether or not they show any sort of significance culturally, technologically or in any other manner to the Sleepers and their culture. Ultimately, information gained from Project Blueprint will be used to better understand how Sleeper society was built and progressed through its lifetime, and will hopefully one day assist in unlocking the mysteries of Sleepers and when/where they exist.

=Inter-Division Communications=

The Sleeper History Division, while not prohibited from expeditionary work, will more than likely find the bulk of its workload in the published findings and acquired assets of other Divisions. As such requests for access to materials from other Divisions are to remain professional and well documented. If Sleeper History researchers are collaborating with other Divisions they are required to provide updates on their own progress as well as provide contact information of who they are working with.

Arek'Jaalan: Sleeper History

2016-03-02T18:20:04Z

Havohej: /* Project Huntress Green */

[[Category:Arek’Jaalan]][[Category:Events]][[Category:History]][[Category:Sleeper]]
{{note|This Evelopedia article relates to ongoing CCP Live Events. To learn more, visit [[EVE Events|this]] page.}}
{{IC}}

{{ArekJDivisionHomePage
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|divisionname= Sleeper History
||ticker= SH
|projectleads= [[Uraniae Fehrnah (Character)]]
|archivists= Unknown
|levelofactivity= Active
|publicchannel= AJ: SH
|othersites= None
|researchers = [[Cicaedis Pritchard]], Kivvic, [[Mark726|Mark726]]
|contributors = [[Hilen Tukoss]], [[Rhavas_(Character)|Rhavas]]
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{{ArekJDirectory}}
=Overview=

The primary aim of the Sleeper History division is to delve into the mysteries surrounding the Sleeper civilization from a historical and cultural perspective. Ideally the division will over time be able to not only accurately date artifacts, records, and structures of Sleeper origin, but also provide our sister divisions with the cultural framework to understand both when something of historical significance occurred within Sleeper society, but also why, and how it further shaped future events within the culture.

=Proposed Division Projects=

-Dating of Artifacts, Records, and Structures

-Plotting of a Historically Accurate Time line of Events

-Cultural Significance of Technical Achievements

-Structure of Sleeper Society

Projects and Project Teams are flexible and serve to provide incoming researchers with a brief overview of the Division-wide lines of inquiry as well as an internal means of organizing data prior to publication to the Arek'Jalaan Project community. It is more than likely that all Sleeper History Division researchers will contribute to all project teams at one point or another.

==Project Chrono==

Project Chrono's goal is simple in theory but vast in scope. This Project will be responsible for the technical analysis of Sleeper artifacts, records, and structures with the express intent of being able to determine their approximate age. Chrono team members will operate both in the field and in the laboratory to provide on-site data collection and research assistance to other divisions. Members of Project Chrono will be responsible for analysis of new and already acquired materials and work closely with both their technical scientific counterparts and the Talocan History division.

==Project Continuity==

Project Continuity is the team responsible for the construction of the primary Sleeper historical time line. Team members will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the working theory time line including the actual series of significant events as well as newly discovered additions, modifications, or outright retractions to the time line. Due to the flexible and fluid nature of this project Continuity team members will work closely with fellow researchers in order to fill out the time line, as well as provide their findings to other divisions.

==Project Reaction==

Project Reaction's aim is to analyze the technical aspects of Sleeper technology and theorize how significant advances shaped Sleeper society. Reaction team members are at once historian, scientist, and sociologist. Fueled by the data and findings of other teams and divisions, Reaction team members will speculate on the interplay between technical achievement and cultural shifts. Members of Project Reaction will spend the bulk of their time in the realms of theory and thought while making use of data collected within the division and the Arek'Jalaan project as a whole.

==Project Identity==

Project Identity has arguably the least apparent data to work with to answer the question of who the Sleepers were and how their society functioned. Sleeper society is at best a mystery that has largely not stood up to the test of time nearly as well as Sleeper technology has. Cultural data is the primary focus of Project Identity, and will include examinations of any records found that have value beyond pure scientific or technical knowledge. Team members will follow new developments as they occur and provide data acquisition teams with more specific expedition goals.

==[[Project Huntress Green]]==

The presence of Quarantine installations in Anoikis systems suggests that the creators of the sleepers were subject to some sort of disease. The purpose of this project is to determine the nature of this disease.

Detailed examination of the quarantine facilities may yield clues, but at present there appears to be no way of doing this. Searching for samples of the disease organism in space also seem useless as time and radiation most likely destroyed them.

Here it is proposed to search for this disease by hunting for it in the living biospheres of planets in Anoikis.

==[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Project_Blueprint Project Blueprint]==

Project Blueprint seeks to collect and maintain information on the importance and purpose of structures within Sleeper society by comparing them to constructs both modern and ancient. Project Blueprint will utilize information gathered from various projects across Arek'Jaalan to assist in analyzing Sleeper structures and whether or not they show any sort of significance culturally, technologically or in any other manner to the Sleepers and their culture. Ultimately, information gained from Project Blueprint will be used to better understand how Sleeper society was built and progressed through its lifetime, and will hopefully one day assist in unlocking the mysteries of Sleepers and when/where they exist.

=Inter-Division Communications=

The Sleeper History Division, while not prohibited from expeditionary work, will more than likely find the bulk of its workload in the published findings and acquired assets of other Divisions. As such requests for access to materials from other Divisions are to remain professional and well documented. If Sleeper History researchers are collaborating with other Divisions they are required to provide updates on their own progress as well as provide contact information of who they are working with.

Ardishapur Family

2016-03-02T18:17:54Z

Havohej: Protected "Ardishapur Family" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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The [[Ardishapur Family]] is one of the five [[Amarr Heirs|Heir Families]] of [[Amarr Empire]]. The Family traces its lineage back to the early days of the [[Reclaiming]], when it was a member of the [[Council of Apostles]] and had territorial control over the continent of Ves-Udor. The Family is known for being the most conservative and religious of the Heirs, with detractors calling them backward.

Despite this, they have a rocky history inside the Empire, having dealt with an unusual number of heretics and blasphemers. They have at times been nicknamed the “Mad House”, though the Family naturally eschews this in favor of the more flattering name “Old Pious House”.

The Family traditionally calls the systems of “lower” Domain their province, but recently the [[Ammatar Mandate]] was placed under their vassalage.<ref>News: Empress Jamyl places Ammatar Mandate under Ardishapur vassalage: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2587&tid=4</ref> The current Heir is [[Yonis Ardishapur]], with his nephew Arim the Heir Presumptive.

==History==
===Establishment===
The Ardishapur Family traces its founding back to the early days of the Reclaiming. It was founded by an influential religious scholar, Patera Ardishapur, who held great sway on the Council of Apostles during his time. He came from a minor noble family, but had taken the name "Ardishapur"—meaning “Eternal Sons of God”—after he had completed his religious training.

When the [[Udorians]] were fully conquered by the Amarr Empire in 20371 AD<ref name=timeline>Timeline: Amarr: http://www.eveonline.com/races/amarr_timeline.asp</ref>, Patera used his influence to be placed as the territorial governor of Ves-Udor, one of the conquered Udorian continents. This quickly raised the family to one of the leading powers in the Empire. It quickly gained a reputation for being staunchly religious, enforcing even the more obscure bits of [[Scriptures|Scriptural]] law in its territories.

===Early Years===
The Family spent the first few decades of its existence consolidating its new power, establishing relations with the other great families in the Empire, and otherwise firmly entrenching itself in the power structure of the Empire. Through political marriages between Patera's children and other families, the Ardishapur Family gained a strong base of support and spread its influence, ensuring that the family would be difficult to dislodge from its new position.

Eventually, Patera died and passed on the Family to his sons, which continued the traditions of strict religious adherence and piety. As the Empire amassed to further Reclaim their planet, the Ardishapur were rarely on the front lines, but instead played important roles on the home front, maintaining order and serving as educators and teachers for newly enslaved peoples.

Several emperors came from the Ardishapur Family during this time. They were universally among the more conservative and religiously minded emperors. Several of the great requiems and hymns were penned under the leadership of the Ardishapur emperors, while religious iconography was extra emphasized in painting and sculpture.

===Spread into Space===
When the Empire constructed a [[stargates|stargate]] between Amarr and Hedion in 21290 AD<ref name=timeline/>, the Ardishapur were initially uninterested. The exploration of space was not their concern; it was much more important for them to focus on the souls under their charge on [[Amarr Prime]]. However, once temperate planets were discovered in other systems and the Empire began to settle them, the Ardishapur were drawn into space.

The Ardishapur were given several planets to rule over. They selected a system with 12 planets, two of them temperate and another two seemingly ripe for eventual terraforming, as their capital system. They renamed the system Ardishapur Prime and began the process of moving their significant wealth and resources off their homeworld to their new home. The third planet, renamed [[Radonis]] after the current family head Radone Ardishapur, was selected as their capital world.

The settlement of Ardishapur Prime seemed to be a boon to the Family. The planets in the system were rich in resources, while the Family turned Radonis into a center for religious study. However, the movement of the Family away from Amarr Prime would soon have dire consequences.

===Ocilan Ardishapur<ref>Mission: A Case of Kidnapping</ref>===
Ocilan was born to a branch of the Ardishapur Family a few steps removed from the family's head at the time, Karon Ardishapur. His mother was a niece of the [[Kador Family|Kador]] [[Amarr Emperor|emperor]], Armani I, which gave him the potential for great influence and power, something his father expected him to exploit greatly. Ocilan, however, felt disconnected from the politics of the Empire back home.

Instead, he grew attracted to a respected religious cult known as the Followers of God. The Followers of God followed the approved teachings of a scholar named Aramon Khalid. At first, Ocilan's interest in the cult was encouraged, as his father believed a heavy dose of religion could only be good for his son.

However, Ocilan fell in with Paragyn Koreithis, a monk belonging to the Followers who had uncovered other fragments of Aramon's writing. These fragments were much different in tenor than the ones the Followers taught, speaking of fiery hells and the destruction of mankind. Ocilan became obsessed with these fragments, becoming a man possessed. Together, he and Paragyn founded a sect of the Followers known as the Equilibrium of Mankind.

With Ocilan's wealth and charisma, the sect attracted millions of converts. The leadership of the Followers turned a blind eye to the situation, as the Equilibrium was still officially a part of their cult, earning them great influence and power in the Empire. Eventually, Ocilan grew tired of hiding his true beliefs, and in a widely broadcast speech, denounced the Followers of God and even the mainstream Amarr religion, calling for a departure from “this universe” in order to save the Amarr from God's wrath.

Ocilan was immediately denounced by the High Priest of the Followers and ordered his arrest. However, Ocilan had placed his followers well, and they rose up to save him. Bloody clashes broke out in the halls of the Followers' church and Ocilan defiantly exited the church, his followers close on his heels.

Ocilan retreated to a refuge near Ardishapur Prime, where he prepared his followers for the battle to come. The emperor ordered Karon Ardishapur to destroy the Equilibrium. Karon led a fleet of warships against Ocilan's outpost and utterly destroyed it. Ocilan was assumed killed, but a small group of his followers were able to escape.

They made their way to a distant system, far from the reach of the Imperial authorities, and founded a settlement. Three years later, Ocilan reemerged, deranged and declaring anyone not following the Equilibrium of Mankind to be heretics who must be killed. The Equilibrium scattered, infiltrating every corner of the Empire.

A spree of terrorist acts initiated by the Equilibrium followed soon after. A number of high-profile individuals were killed, including Karon Ardishapur. Emperor Armani I went into hiding in the Imperial Palace, fearing for his own life, causing much despair across the Empire. It was so bad that the people began to grow restless and speak out openly against the Emperor and Council of Apostles.

Armani I died suddenly in 21310 AD and was succeeded by his nephew, Queron I. Queron was made of sterner stuff than his uncle and responded to the terrorist attacks with brutal violence. He clamped down on any supposed supporter of the Equilibrium with an iron fist and crushed the terrorist uprising. The purges were bloody, killing hundreds of thousands of innocents along with the Equilibrium sympathizers, but they finally put an end to the terrorist attacks.

Ocilan vanished, having either been killed by [[Paladins]] or escaping and eventually succumbing to old age. While some followers whisper that he has survived to the modern day, most serious scholars believe this is impossible. Regardless, the Ardishapur Family was shaken by Ocilan's actions and lost significant influence.

However, this was not the worst disaster to strike the Ardishapur Family.

===Zaragram II===
[[Zaragram II|Zaragam Ardishapur]] took over the Ardishapur Family following the death of Karon. He was charismatic and devoutly religious and worked diligently to restore the good name of the Ardishapur Family. He was pious when a situation called for piety, humble when it called for humility, decisive when it called for action, and strict when it called for punishment. Above all, he regularly could be found in the grand cathedral in [[Dam-Torsad]], dressed plainly and giving supplication to God.

By 21346 AD, enough time had passed that the Empire had mostly allowed itself to forget the horrors perpetrated by Ocilan Ardishapur. The Ardishapur Family was at the height of power, ruling over dozens of systems and millions of adulating subjects. When Queron I died, Zaragram was selected by the Council of Apostles to replace him, becoming Zaragram II.

From the beginning, Zaragram II thirsted for more power. He chafed at sharing his power with the Apostles. His long hours spent in prayer and quiet contemplation had not been as innocent as they had appeared. For Zaragram had begun to believe himself to be the worldly avatar of God Himself. As emperor, he issued several decrees that, in isolation, seemed innocent enough. They each subtly shifted the power of the Apostles onto himself, though each of them violated the very core of the Scriptures.<ref name=city>Chronicle: City of God: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=03-july-01</ref>

In 21423 AD, the Empire encountered the [[Ealur (race)|Ealur]], the first civilization not on Amarr Prime they had ever discovered. Zaragram ordered the relaunch of the Reclaiming and had them enslaved, which brought him great popularity among both the Holders and the common people.<ref name=timeline/> Zaragram took this as a further sign that he was God manifest and used his new popularity to issue more decrees, stripping the Council of Apostles of much of its power and placing himself firmly as the God-Emperor of the Empire.

Religious icons were destroyed and replaced with imagery venerating him. Parts of the Scripture were destroyed, replaced with new passages presaging Zaragram's arrival and promising a wondrous future under his rule. The Empire was being slowly transformed into a cult of worship toward Zaragram. Though opposition existed, it was rooted out and destroyed, and those with the power to act were too afraid for their own lives to act.

Eventually, Zaragram announced his intention to get in touch with his divine self and ordered the construction on a massive divine residence in the system of [[Shastal]]. This city, which he named [[City of God|Megazorm]], or “Vision of God”, was to be free of any terrestrial influence and be a fitting palace for a living God.<ref name=city/>

However, on Zaragram's first visit to the completed city, he was assassinated by his own grandson. The grandson was cut down by Zaragram's guards, but his legacy lived on as [[St. Tetrimon]]. The Council of Apostles went about reversing the changes Zaragram had wrought, founded the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]] to repair the Scriptures, struck Zaragram from the [[Book of Records]], and did their best to eliminate all proof that Zaragram had ever existed.<ref name=tetrimon>Chronicle: The Cult of Tetrimon: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=27-aug-04</ref>

It was only thanks to the actions of St. Tetrimon, himself a member of the Ardishapur Family, that spared them from a complete downfall. The Council of Apostles looked suspiciously on the Ardishapur Family and revoked much of the power it had accumulated. They lost their position on the Council and had many of their holdings taken away and given to other, less tainted houses. They were allowed to keep Ardishapur Prime, however, and retained their status as a great house even with the weakening.

===Regrowth of Power===
Over the next four centuries, the Ardishapur Family slowly went about rebuilding its image. The family leaders were cautious in choosing the family head, valuing safe, unambitious choices over devout firebrands. The family reestablished ties of marriage and alliance with many other families, some of whom now sat at a higher level than the Ardishapur.

Regrowth was slow, but steady. The tactics of the family succeeded in mending its standing. The Family never again sat on the Council of Apostles, but when the [[Moral Reforms]] began, they were positioned as a prime ally for the emperor.

===Moral Reforms===
The Moral Reforms rose out of further tensions between the emperor and the Council of Apostles. Several of the changes installed by Zaragram had not been successfully purged from the Scriptures, leaving the emperor more than a mere first among equals. The emperor at the time wished to codify his own strength and ensure that future emperors would be the true, singular rulers of the Empire. In 21875 AD, he launched the Moral Reforms.<ref name=timeline/>

The Reforms were a period of turbulence in the Empire. The emperor knew that he could not act alone, and so reached out to five families that would stand with him against the rest of the Council of Apostles. Three of those families were members of the Council; the Kador, the [[Khanid Family|Khanid]], and the [[Sarum Family|Sarum]]. The [[Kor-Azor Family]] was a rising power in the Empire. But the emperor realized the Ardishapur were hungry to reclaim their lost status and offered them a place of favor should they aid him.

The Ardishapur Family readily agreed. Using their vast libraries of Scripture and thousands of influential priests and speakers, the Ardishapur formed the religious vanguard of the emperor's faction. They fought when necessary, but combat was never the province of the Ardishapur, which was left instead to the Khanid and Sarum Families.

In the end, the emperor prevailed over the Council of Apostles. The families that had stood against him were shattered and the Apostles replaced with the new [[Privy Council|Privy]] and [[Theology Council|Theology Councils]]. The Ardishapur, for standing beside the emperor, were made one of the Heir Families and had much of their lost territory restored to them.

===Royal Heirs===
The Ardishapur Family produced a small number of emperors in the following centuries. These emperors were widely irrelevant to the greater history of the Empire. Their rules mostly advanced insular religious causes, providing little growth and overseeing few exceptional achievements by the Empire.

Instead, the Family was involved in two notorious incidents during this time period.

===Ardishapur Decree===
In 22642AD, the Ardishapur Family was entertaining [[Lady Phanca]], the mother of Emperor [[Velenus IV]], at the family's royal palace on Radonis. Lady Phanca owned a pet [[furrier]] which she allowed free reign of the table. The creature began harassing [[Uri Ardishapur]], the son of the Heir, until the young man struck it.

The blow killed the animal and enraged Lady Phanca. She demanded restitution in the form of the hand that had killed the animal. Velenus IV decreed that from henceforth, Uri and every son of the Ardishapur Family would have their right hand amputated in repayment for the furrier's life. The Ardishapur Family could not hope to refuse, still bearing the burden of Zaragram II and Ocilan's shame, but did recognize there was nothing to prevent the hand from being replaced with a [[prosthetics|prosthetic]].

From then on, every newborn male Ardishapur has had his hand amputated at birth and replaced with a silver cybernetic. The family takes great pride in this custom, believing it to be a sign of obedience toward the emperor and God.<ref>Chronicle: Lady Phanca's Pet Furrier: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=jun01</ref>

===Starkmanir Uprising===
In 23052 AD, the family Heir was [[Arkon Ardishapur]]. Arkon was a pious and kind man who treated his subjects with compassion and humility. Arkon was particularly fond of a [[Holders|Holder]] named [[Arzad Hamri]], who was beloved by his [[Starkmanir]] slaves. However, Arzad was becoming something of a problem for the Theology Council, as he had begun treating his slaves as almost-equals and eroding many of the long-held Holder-slave conventions.

The Theology Council eventually ordered Arkon to deal with the problem. Arkon traveled to [[Starkman Prime]] and investigated. He attempted to dissuade Arzad from his path, but found his friend intractable. Arkon presided over the trial and attempted to let Arzad free with his life, but special prosecutors from the Theology Council ensured that Arzad was put to death.<ref>Item Description: The Fire in Our Hearts: http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/The_Fire_in_Our_Hearts</ref>

The execution eventually led the Starkmanir to rise up in rebellion three months later. One slave, [[Drupar Maak]], struck Arkon Ardishapur down personally, killing the Heir with a Khuumak.<ref name=khuumak>Chronicle: Khuumak: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=10-mar-04</ref> The Starkmanir took control of the planet, killing their Amarr masters whenever they could catch them.

Arkon's heir,[[ Idonis Ardishapur]], was forced to put the rebellion down. Knowing that the life of an Heir could only be repaid for with an extreme, Idonis ordered the utter destruction of the planet and the genocide of the Starkmanir people.<ref name=khuumak/>

===To the Modern Day===
Idonis ruled over the Ardishapur Family for the next several centuries, seeing it through contact with the [[Gallente]] and [[Caldari]], the disastrous [[Amarr-Jove War]], the [[Minmatar Rebellion]], and the formation of [[CONCORD]]. He kept the fortunes of the family steady, rarely involving himself too heavily in Imperial politics. He only made major ripples once, in YC94, when Imperial scouts stumbled across Vo'Shun, a settlement on the ruins of Starkman Prime inhabited by outcasts from the [[Minmatar Republic]]. He issued a decree, which he called Khaedra's Law, forbidding anyone from harming the inhabitants of the planet.<ref>Chronicle: The Outcast: http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=11-03-05</ref>

In [[Year YC105|YC105]], Emperor [[Heideran VII]] passed away. Idonis, at this point greatly aged, took part in the [[Amarr Succession|Succession Trials]], but failed to achieve victory. He committed [[Shathol'Syn|ritual suicide]] and named his son, Yonis, as the new Heir.<ref>News: doriam kor-azor inaugurated as other heirs commit shathol'syn - ceremony disturbed : http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=229&tid=4 </ref>

===Yonis's Early Years===
Yonis proved himself much more willing to engage in Imperial politicking than his father. He demanded action be taken against his fellow Heir [[Aritcio Kor-Azor]] after the latter's desecration of the [[Tal-Romon Cathedral]]<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur voices concern over Articio Kor-Azor 'incident' : http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=266&tid=4</ref>, then attempted to block [[Catiz Tash-Murkon|Catiz Tash-Murkon's]] purchase of the holy site.<ref>News: catiz tash-murkon sparks controversy over cathedral renovation plan : http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=366&tid=4</ref> Through this, he formed a temporary alliance with the Kador Heir, [[Uriam Kador|Uriam]]<ref>News: amarr emperor takes notice of cathedral debate : http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=371&tid=4 </ref>, and ultimately had a somewhat favorable outcome when [[Doriam II]] seized the cathedral as property of the [[Emperor Family]].<ref>News: doriam ii makes unprecedented intervention in cathedral debate : http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=377&tid=4</ref> He also made international waves when criticizing a Quafe Ultra ad as blasphemous.<ref>News: quafe to launch quafe ultra - promotion campaign sparks debate : http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=335&tid=4 </ref>

When Doriam II was assassinated in [[Year YC107|YC107]]<ref>News: Amarr Emperor Doriam II Assassinated: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=834&tid=4</ref>, Yonis pledged all his family's resources to finding the killers. [[Court Chamberlain|Chamberlain]] [[Dochuta Karsoth|Karsoth]] and CONCORD preferred to handle the investigation on their own and rebuffed Yonis's offers.<ref>News: concord investigators identify the emperor's assassins : http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=851&tid=4 </ref>

Yonis preferred to initiate the Succession immediately, but found the other Heirs unwilling. Aritcio and Catiz both wished to enjoy the fruits of their new power, while Uriam was noncommittal. Additionally, the Sarum Family had yet to chose an Heir<ref>News: sarum forces, amarr navy increase presence in sarum prime - security status change imminent : http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=235&tid=4 </ref>, leaving Yonis to simply bide his time and increase his own influence.

===Ammatar Mandate Vassalage===
The Ardishapur Family was mostly spared from the Wrath of the Elder Invasion in [[Year YC110|YC110]]. Instead, Yonis had to contend with the sudden return of [[Jamyl Sarum]], who had either faked her death or cloned herself after Doriam II's inauguration. Yonis opposed Jamyl's ascension to the throne, but the other Heirs still preferred to avoid the risks a Succession would bring to their lives. Once again left standing alone, Yonis realized he could not stand against Jamyl being crowned, and reluctantly agreed with the other Heirs.

Following Empress Jamyl I's coronation, she vowed to “return what others give to the Empire”.<ref>News: Coronation of Empress Jamyl Launches New Era for the Amarr Empire: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2393&tid=4 </ref> In response, Yonis announced a massive public works campaign within his domains. He leveraged a portion of his family's wealth to construct hundreds of schools, cathedrals, and monuments. In announcing the project, he made pointed reference to religious laws, which some viewed as a veiled attack on Jamyl's legitimacy.<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur announces public works: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2440&tid=8</ref>

To the surprise of many, Jamyl in turn bestowed the Ammatar Mandate on the Ardishapur Family.<ref name=mandate>News: Empress Jamyl places Ammatar Mandate under Ardishapur vassalage: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2587&tid=4 </ref> The Mandate had been heavily damaged during the Elder Invasion, and Jamyl believed Ardishapur's public works program proved him to be the best man to repair the shattered region.

In the beginning, it seemed Yonis's conservative values would sour relationships with the Ammatar natives. He replaced much of the vacant leadership with Holders loyal to him<ref>News: Ardishapur begins initial moves to take control of Ammatar Mandate: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2600&tid=2</ref> and arrested the Grand Admiral of the [[Ammatar Fleet]]<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur arrests head of Ammatar Fleet: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2730&tid=8 </ref> and installed his own admiral instead.<ref>News: Ardishapur names new Ammatar Fleet leadership: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2954&tid=2 </ref>

However, Yonis's moves proved savvy. The new admiral promoted many Ammatar veterans<ref>News: Grand Admiral Jibril issues wide swathe of promotions: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2959&tid=8</ref>, while Yonis himself pledged to rebuild the Mandate's infrastructure of churches, hospitals, and schools.<ref>News: Ardishapur pledges massive aid to Mandate: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3019&tid=2 </ref><ref>News: Hospitals and Religious Buildings to be Constructed in Ammatar 'Body and Soul' Program: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3363&tid=2 </ref> These moves won him wide praise from the populace<ref>News: Ardishapur Consolidation in Ammatar Mandate Welcomed by Populace: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3361&tid=8</ref> and succeeded in restoring the Mandate to prosperous levels.<ref>News: Mandate Recovery from Elder Invasion Continues as Shipyards are Rebuilt: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3365&tid=2 </ref><ref>News: Ammatar Mandate Food Production Restored to Pre-Invasion Levels: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3367&tid=2 </ref>

Finally, he appointed an Ammatar to the position of Mandate Governor, winning him more love from the Ammatar.<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur Appoints Ammatar Civil Servant as Mandate Governor: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3446&tid=8</ref>

===Interactions with the 24th Imperial Crusade===
An archeological team sponsored by the Family escaped from a contested area between the Amarr Empire and Minmatar Republic. Their dig had discovered several significant relics<ref>News: Archaeological team returns home unscathed but shaken: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2467&tid=2 </ref>, the majority of which belonged to St. Anam and had been though long lost. The Saint notably founded a groundwork of religious ethics.<ref>News; Archaeological dig presents findings at Hedion University: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2477&tid=8 </ref>
As a result of these findings, the final resting place of St. Aman was uncovered. However, the area was in Kourmonen, which at the time was occupied by the [[Tribal Liberation Force]]. In response, Yonis took the unusual step of commanding the [[24th Imperial Crusade]] to retake the system.<ref>News: CALL TO ARMS: Yonis Ardishapur calls for Kourmonen to be retaken: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2480&tid=8 </ref> The command was a success and the Crusade reclaimed the Bleak Lands the next month.<ref>The Bleak Lands back under Amarr control: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2539&tid=2 </ref> The bones of St. Aman were recovered and moved to Dakba, where Yonis made a public appearance and personally escorted them to their temporary resting place. He praised the capsuleers who aided in their retrieval and promised to reward them.<ref>News: Bones of St. Aman transported to Dakba: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2549&tid=2 </ref> In recognition, he awarded medals to pilots who fought with “particular vigor” in the engagements.<ref>News: Ardishapur Family announces Kourmonen Campaign Medal: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2585&tid=2 </ref>
Yonis pledged significant funds to help rebuild war-torn Ezzara, which had changed hands between the Tribal Liberation Force and 24th Crusade numerous times since war broke out.<ref>News: Ardishapur Orders Reconstruction Funds and Redemptionist Brigade to Ezzara: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3376&tid=8 </ref>

===Other Recent Activities===
Arim Ardishapur began taking a somewhat active role in Imperial politics, first by purchasing the family of the disgraced Ammatar Fleet admiral.<ref>News: Former Grand Admiral Einkur Aro Family purchased by Arim Ardishapur: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2957&tid=2</ref> He has also stepped in for his uncle several times at meetings of the Privy Council.<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur departs Privy Council meeting: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3082&tid=4</ref>

During a resurgence in usage of the Transcranial Microcontrollers for slave control, the Ardishapur Family mostly banned them within their domains.<ref>News: Numerous Holders ban usage of Transcranial Microcontrollers: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3206&tid=8</ref>

Once his reconstruction of the Ammatar Mandate was complete, Yonis began an Empire-wide speaking tour.<ref>News: Ardishapur to begin Empire-wide Speaking Tour: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3825&tid=4</ref> The events were highly religious in nature<ref>News: Ardishapur focuses on "Roots of the faith" and "Embracing new races into the traditional fold”:http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3826&tid=4</ref> and did quite well<ref>News: Initial Ardishapur speaking engagements "Doing well”: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3827&tid=2</ref>. There were even calls for Yonis to be given expanded powers in the Empire, though the Heir spoke out against such things.<ref>News: Calls rise for Ardishapur to be given more authority: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3830&tid=2</ref>

==Territory==
The Ardishapur Family has counted numerous systems and locations under its domains at various points in its history. At one point, it was the chief power on the continent of Ves-Udor on Amarr Prime, though that, like the entirety of the Amarr homeworld, is considered property of the emperor. It also once claimed [[the Bleak Lands]], though it lost those following Zaragram II's reign, and parts of the current Minmatar Republic.

It currently holds two major territorial blocs. The first is “lower” Domain, a term given to about half of the systems in the galactic south of the Domain region. This encompasses Ardishapur Prime and surrounding Sosarir constellation, along with the Kashag, Yestadan, Liela, Kehina, Nakid, Nashar, Mazake, Mobit, Kekah, and Maseend constellations. Its territory is bordered by the Tash-Murkon and Kor-Azor regions, as well as the Sarum territories in “upper” Domain. It is unique among the Heir domains in that it does not share a border with any foreign power, except for the lawless region of Providence, keeping it relatively isolated from trading partners.

The second major bloc is the Ammatar Mandate. Formerly considered a semi-autonomous nation separate from the Empire, Empress Jamyl I placed the Mandate directly under the control of the Ardishapur Family in [[Year YC111|YC111]].<ref name=mandate/> This more than doubled the size of the Ardishapur Family's holdings, pushing it firmly in the lead in terms of sheer territorial size.

Ardishapur Family territory is generally more conservative and religious than other parts of the Empire. Historically, it has been underdeveloped, but under Yonis's rule, much progress has been made in infrastructure. It is still relatively insulated economically and socially, though the addition of the Mandate has led to an increased push for trade.

Politically, the territories favor an isolated, peaceful Empire with little contact with the rest of the cluster. There are some who even favor limited contact with the more liberal elements of the Empire, such as is found in the Tash-Murkon or Kor-Azor regions.

The area has grown much more tolerable on a social level, as reforms pushed by Yonis have encouraged people of all races and bloodlines to seek religious enlightenment. Many of the old stigmas still exist, however, making the area particularly uncomfortable for foreigners.

==Politics==
The Family, as religious conservatives and traditionalists, favor an Empire that strictly adheres to the Scripture, even the more obscure and difficult parts. It opposes the rule of Jamyl I, though it does nothing to openly criticize her or challenge her right to sit on the throne. Instead, it acts as an opposition to her in the Privy Council and opposes measures she favors. This also brings it to stand against the Kor-Azor, Tash-Murkon, and Khanid Families, meaning the Ardishapur rarely get their way in matters of Empire-wide politics.

The family's belligerence has waxed and waned over the years. At times it has favored the Reclaiming and aggressive expansion, but under Idonis Ardishapur is took an isolationist stance. It has opened up somewhat under Yonis Ardishapur, favoring peaceful conversion to the forceful Reclaiming. Yonis seems to believe the carrot is more effective than the stick and has funded religious missions to every civilized empire. He has additionally heavily built up the centers of education and health care in his domains, making them very attractive places for the wealthy to send their children.

Yonis also pushes for an Empire that is cut off from outsiders, except for converts. This includes limiting trade, diplomacy, and military aggression, with the only Amarr traveling outside the Empire being limited to missionaries.

That does not mean, however, that it opposes the 24th Imperial Crusade or the possibility of conquering the Minmatar Republic by force. Indeed, the family has directly supported the Crusade on several occasions and has built up significant military forces in the Ammatar Mandate. Instead, it prefers conquest as a last resort, to be used only on those who fail to willingly embrace the Amarr religion.

==Family Seal==
The Ardishapur Family seal features a stylized eye sitting atop an inverted double-barred cross. The eye is meant to represent the eye of God, watching over the Ardishapur Family. The cross is an old heraldric symbol, dating back thousands of years. It is interpreted as being a combination of two older symbols, one representing the spirit and the other representing the earth.

Taken as a whole, the symbol is interpreted to mean “God watches over the soul of the Empire”. Opponents of the Ardishapur often claim the cross is impaling the eye and joke the symbol stands for “Blind to God by worldly cares”.

The symbol is most frequently cast in gold, the Imperial color. More rarely, it is seen in burnished orange, but this is an archaic design and is most commonly found on antiques and items dating back to the family pre-Moral Reforms.

==See Also==
*[[NPC Corporations#Amarr Empire|Amarr corporations]]
*[[NPC Corporations#Royal Families|Amarr Royal Family corporations]]
*[[Arkon Ardishapur]]
*[[Idonis Ardishapur]]
*[[Uri Ardishapur]]
*[[Yonis Ardishapur]]
*[[City of God (Chronicle)|Chronicle: City of God]]
*[[The Cult of Tetrimon (Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Cult of Tetrimon]]
*[[Khumaak (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Khumaak]]
*[[Lady Phanca's Pet Furrier (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Lady Phanca's Pet Furrier]]
*[[The Outcast (Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Outcast]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

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The '''Transitional Era of the Amarr Empire''' begins with the time when the [[Amarr Empire|Empire]] first encountered another nation capable of standing against them. It started when the Empire came into contact with the [[Gallente Federation]] in 23180 AD until the rise of the [[capsuleer]] in [[Year YC105|YC105]].<ref name=timeline>Timeline: Amarr: http://community.eveonline.com/races/amarr_timeline.asp</ref> The time was one of challenge and decline for the Empire, as it suffered from a massive rebellion and a crushing military defeat.

==Meeting the Other Empires==
===Gallente Contact===
The Amarr stumbled across the Gallente in 23180 AD. First contact was established between two scouting ships. The Empire's scout was completely surprised to stumble across a space faring vessel and took a cautious posture. The Gallente ship attempted communication, but the Amarr ship rebuffed all attempts. The language barrier between the two sides was vast, preventing any true diplomacy.

Not knowing the combat capabilities of the foreign vessel, the Amarr ship eventually called back for reinforcements and opened a cynosural field. The Amarr jumped in a dreadnought. The Gallente, faced with the sudden appearance of a new ship utilizing technology unknown to them broke off and retreated, using its own warp drive, a technology beyond the Amarr.

Faced with an entity of unknown strength with at least some technological superiority to them, the Amarr immediately put out the call to its ships to take a diplomatic approach to further contact. The Empire sent out its best orators and linguists to open contact with the Gallente. It took several years before the two sides were able to truly engage in full discussions, but both sides quickly realized the other held views they considered abhorrent.

===Caldari Contact===
Shortly after establishing open communication with the Gallente, the Amarr encountered the [[Caldari]]. Thanks to the experience of meeting the Gallente, first contact with the Caldari went much more smoothly. The Caldari heard rumors from Gallente sources that another interstellar civilization had been encountered. Prior to this, the Gallente and Caldari had only encountered smaller, planet-bound civilizations who were technologically deficient.

The Caldari initiated contact with the Amarr, hoping to discover if this new civilization was a new foe or a potential ally against the Gallente. Initial meetings began in 23187 AD, when a Caldari cruiser entered Amarr space broadcasting messages of peace in the Amarr language. The Amarr were stunned at the sudden appearance of yet another advanced culture and took a guarded stance.

Things were originally somewhat rocky between the two sides. The Caldari could not appreciate what they often considered the ostentatious displays of Amarr religion and the gold-plated hulls of Imperial warships. The Empire, meanwhile, found the Caldari cold, stoic, and faithless. Within a few months, the Caldari pulled out of negotiations with the Empire, having made neither friend nor foe.

===Jove Contact===
Though the [[Jove]] had been in contact with the State and Federation for several decades prior, it was not until 23191 AD that they made themselves known to the Amarr. Unlike with either the Caldari or the Gallente, this contact was very limited. When Amarr scouts neared Jove borders, the Jove simply announced their existence to the Amarr, but did nothing to attempt to engage them diplomatically.

The Amarr were intrigued by the seeming inaction of the Jove. Their scouts reported only scattered settlements and populations, with little in the way of a navy or other armed forces. Compared to the massive Federation and war-forged Caldari, the Jove appeared to be weak. Additionally, the Amarr learned the Jove had cut off contact with the Federation several decades prior and only maintained weak relations with the Caldari.

Though the Jove appeared ripe for the conquest, the presence of two potential enemies in the Federation and State forced the Empire to move slowly forward.

===Gallente-Amarr Free Trade Agreement===
Though the Amarr found the Gallente to be little more than base heathens engaged in hedonistic lifestyles, and the Gallente considered the Empire to be a corrupt, oppressive tyranny eager to stamp out other cultures, neither side was willing to be openly antagonistic. The more the Amarr learned about the Gallente, the more they came to fear them. The Federation was large, more than a technological match for the Empire, and had been hardened by war for several decades.

The Empire, meanwhile, had not fought a major war in nearly a hundred years. Their military was geared much more toward crushing undermanned and underequipped [[Minmatar]] rebels. While many in the Imperial high command wanted nothing more than to invade the Federation, more cautious heads prevailed. The Empire decided to wait for a more opportune moment to strike at the Federation, hoping perhaps that its war with the Caldari would eventually leave both sides drained enough to be cowed.

The Federation, meanwhile, was occupied with its war against the Caldari. Even the most hawkish of the Gallente knew that they could not fight a war on two fronts.

The two sides thus reluctantly began negotiating treaties with each other. The first and most important of these was the Gallente-Amarr Free Trade Agreement. Signed in 23210 AD<ref name=theodicy>Novella: Theodicy: http://community.eveonline.com/races/theodicy</ref>, the agreement laid out the basis for limited trade between the two empires. Despite its name, the agreement placed numerous limitations on imports and exports by both sides. The Amarr notably agreed to refrain from selling goods produced via [[slavery|slave labor]] within Federation borders, while the Gallente promised to only deal with a number of authorized Holders and agents of the Empire instead of selling directly to commoners. Additional limits, such as the Amarr refusing to import genetically modified organisms or other items deemed “heretical”, served to curtail major trade between the two sides.

Regardless of the negotiated restrictions, the agreement did serve as the foundation for a shaky peace between the two sides. It established a neutral border between the two sides which ships were allowed to enter unrestricted. While the two empires have never been friendly, they have also never entered into open warfare. With the first treaty signed, the Gallente appointed an official ambassador to the Empire, [[Yanou Lautere]]. The Empire sent several dignitaries of its own to the Federation, including a sizable missionary group to attempt a peaceful reclaiming.

==[[Amarr-Jove War]]==
With a tenuous peace established with the Gallente Federation, the Amarr were confident they could launch another wave of the Reclaiming. For what would be neither the first nor the last time, the Amarr considered invading the Caldari State. However, prevailing sentiment among the Amarr leadership was that the State's war with the Federation was the main impediment to the Gallente attacking the Empire. While Navy leadership was confident it could fend off the Federation, it knew doing so would incur heavy Imperial losses.

Instead, the Empire turned its sights on the Jove. In the decades since the Jove had first contacted the Amarr, they had done little to change the perception they were weak and powerless. Amarr spies had only been able to uncover lightly defended research outposts. The primary knowledge of the Jove fleet was that it had not engaged in any known wars and was much smaller than the Empire's.

Early in 23216 AD, the Empire received intelligence claiming the Jove had aided a fleet of Minmatar rebels in destroying the Imperial warship Impervious, captained by Commodore Faus Akredon. [[Amarr Emperor|Emperor]] [[Heideran VII]], who was quite close to Commodore Akredon, agreed to an invasion plan laid forth by Grand Admiral Mekioth Sarum, the Heir of the [[Sarum Family]].

The Amarr immediately began broadcasting its intention to conquer the Jove and declared war, believing that even with advance warning the Jove could do nothing to resist them.

===The [[Battle of Vak'Atioth]]<ref name=atioth>Chronicle: The Battle of Vak'Atioth: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=11-02-05</ref>===
The beginning of the invasion of the Jove was to begin in the system of Vak'Atioth. At the outskirts of Jove space, the system was a lightly populated research center. The Imperial Navy sent a single squadron, numbering roughly 200 ships, to open the war. Though the system was not vital to the Jove, the Amarr believed that by swiftly conquering it they would send the Jove into panic and disarray.

Such was not to be the case. The Jove received advance notice of the Empire's plans from Faus Akredon, who had survived the destruction of his ship and had become sympathetic to the Jove and the Minmatar people. The Jove analyzed the plans and quickly determined a counter to the [[Amarr Navy|Imperial Navy's]] tactics.

Agile Jove frigates pinned the larger Amarr battleships in place while a [[Jovian Motherships|Jovian Mothership]] was brought onto the field. The mothership, one of the largest ships in [[New Eden (cluster)|New Eden]] at the time, was fitted with a massive beam weapon that tore a swath through the immobilized Amarr lines. The Amarr, unused to such resistance and believing in their own inevitable superiority, refused to retreat. The Jove routed the fleet over the course of a few hours. The few ships that did eventually disengage and flee found their crews court martialed and sentenced to slavery for their failure.

The battle was a devastating loss to the Amarr. Though the lost squadron was but a fraction of the Imperial Navy's might, the battle proved that the Jove were not to be easily defeated. Amarr battle tactics had to be reconsidered and the fleet regrouped, as the Navy prepared a second invasion.

That invasion was never to come.

==Minmatar Rebellion==
===Beginnings===
Soon after the Amarr defeat at the Battle of Vak'Atioth, Minmatar slaves across the Empire rose up in a coordinated rebellion. Backed by small pockets of free Minmatar who had escaped enslavement, sympathetic elements within the Gallente Federation, and a small group of Jove agents<ref name=theodicy/>, the Minmatar rebels were able to make swift gains before the Amarr could effect a successful counter attack.

The massed, synchronized rebellion was something the Empire had never anticipated or prepared for. Thousands of [[Holders]] and millions of Amarr settlers were slaughtered in the first few days. Many thought the rebellions were small and localized and stayed put, assuming relief would arrive and crush the revolts. Mass confusion reigned as the Empire attempted to make sense of what was happening. The first day of the rebellion was the single bloodiest day in the history of the Empire, with more Amarr dying than in the whole of the [[Khanid]] rebellion.

In the course of a few months, the Amarr were forced out of the Minmatar home systems and several surrounding systems where Minmatar slaves had been transported in high numbers. The Amarr Navy was forced to combat the rebellious slaves deeper in the Amarr home worlds and had to leave the border systems to the rebels. Those Amarr who had managed to hold out eventually abandoned the area under the orders of Emperor Heideran VII, who wished to spare civilian casualties as much as possible.

===Jove Peace===
Knowing that it could not fight the Jove and the Minmatar at the same time, the Amarr quickly sued for peace with the Jove. The Jove had no intention of pressing the fight with the Amarr and agreed to the treaty without many reservations.

===Return of the Order of St. Tetrimon===
With the Rebellion putting the Empire in disarray, the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]] suddenly reappeared in Imperial space. The cult had long been harbored inside the [[Khanid Kingdom]], but with the Rebellion saw a chance to reintegrate themselves into Imperial society. They entered the Empire and forged an agreement with Emperor Heideran, where they would be allowed free passage as long as they assisted in fighting the rebels. The cult's leadership readily agreed and the uniquely colored hulls of the Order quickly became feared for their ferocity and refusal to give up their quarry.<ref>Chronicle: The Cult of Tetrimon: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=27-aug-04</ref>

===Foundation of the Ammatar Mandate<ref name=mandate>Chronicle: The Ammatars: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=dec03</ref>===
As the Amarr fled their poorly defended border territories, the many Minmatar collaborators they had left with them. This left the Amarr with a significant problem. The many conservative Holders in the Empire's core worlds were reluctant to share territory with free Minmatar. Additionally, Amarr of all strata of society held a deep resentment against all Minmatar, not just those who were rebelling. Many of the early collaborator arrivals wound up being killed by angry mobs who had lost property, family, and friends in the rebellion.

While some among the Empire's leadership would have been content to allow the collaborators to fend for themselves, more ingenious thinkers devised a way to utilize them. Several systems near the border of the Minmatar-held territories had been abandoned by the Amarr, though the Rebellion had not quite reached them. The Amarr decided to settle their collaborators in these border systems and task them with defending the space.

The collaborators called the space San Matar, which means (among other things) “true home” in the Minmatar language. They settled the space, taking over the abandoned holdings and slaves on behalf of Amarr Holders, and began to build up a defense fleet. By the time the Rebellion finally reached them, the momentum of the Minmatar had slowed, allowing the entrenched collaborators to successfully resist.

Over time, the collaborators expanded their territory beyond the core constellation of San Matar. The Gallente came to call the collaborators the Ammatar, a portmanteau of Amarr and Matar, which the collaborators eventually adopted as their official name. Since then, San Matar has officially been named the [[Ammatar Mandate]].

===Rebellion Cools===
By the end of 23216 AD, the Minmatar were in firm control of several regions of space which had been occupied by the Amarr, including their home system of [[Pator]]. The Amarr, meanwhile, had successfully subdued the rioting slaves within their core territories. While popular sentiment within both sides was to continue a bloody conflict, leaders realized that this would be disastrous.

The Minmatar leaders understood that they had a lot of work to do to raise themselves from a motley assortment of ex-slaves and hardened rebels into a working society. The Amarr, conversely, had been bloodied by both the Jove and the Minmatar, while still having the dangerous Gallente on their borders. The Federation quickly moved to acknowledge the sovereignty of the Minmatar and sent a cadre of experts to assist them in building a government.

Emperor Heideran decided the best course of action would be to pull back the Empire's forces and regroup. While there was the implication that the Empire would reinvade eventually, the Empire's aggression slowly fell by the wayside and those Holders who had been ejected from Minmatar space were left landless with worthless titles.

==Reign of Peace==
===Caldari Non-Aggression Pact===
While numerous skirmishes took place across the border between the Empire and the newly-founded [[Minmatar Republic]], neither side made an attempt at a full scale assault on the other. Most incursions were done by small groups; slavers for the Empire and freedom fighters for the Minmatar. Within a few years, both sides had settled into an unofficial cease fire, though tensions remained high on both sides. Leaders of both nations realized that it would take little to set off another full scale war, one that would inevitably draw the Gallente, and thus the Caldari, into the conflict.

The Amarr had lost numerous slaves to the Rebellion and many Holders were eager to replace their stock. Some advocated attacking the Republic, while others viewed the Caldari as a juicy target. They suggested that the Federation would be indifferent to the Empire's subjugation of the State and viewed the stoic, martial culture of the Caldari as one that would fit in well with the Empire's doctrine.

However, Heideran was wary of engaging a society that had managed to hold off the powerful Federation for nearly a century. Additionally, he feared that if he moved his military to engage the Caldari, the Minmatar would pour across the weakly defended border and wreak havoc on the Empire's core worlds.

Instead, he renewed peace talks with the Caldari. As the Empire had found the Federation meddling in its affairs, it attained common ground with the State. This shared dislike of the Gallente was a springboard for peace talks. While there were initial discussions about a full mutual defense pact, the reluctance of both sides to commit themselves to a second front scuttled those plans.

In 23222 AD, the two nations signed the Caldari-Amarr Declaration of Friendship, a pact that agreed to respect the sovereignty, not interfere in the internal affairs, and share intelligence on the enemies of the other side. Additionally, though the two sides had little in the way of a common border at the time, they demilitarized their mutual borders, allowing each to focus their forces in other places.

===Foundation of CONCORD===
With peace secured with the Caldari, the Amarr began to turn its eyes back toward the Minmatar. Many in the Empire believed the Imperial Navy had recovered sufficiently to attack the Republic directly. However, fear of war with the Federation forestalled any invasion plans.

Rather surprisingly, in 23227 AD, the Empire was approached by [[Aidonis Elabon]], a highly influential Federation Senator and former ambassador to the Amarr. Elabon and other members of the Federation leadership were eager to end the fighting throughout the cluster. They envisioned an organization that would act as a interstellar mediator, where all five of the major nations in New Eden could come together to air grievances and resolve disputes without resorting to violence.

Emperor Heideran, weary of war after witnessing two spectacular Amarr defeats, agreed to enter negotiations over the objections of the [[Ardishapur Family|Ardishapur]] and [[Sarum Family|Sarum]] [[Amarr Heirs|Heirs]] and other powerful Holders. Backing his view were the [[Tash-Murkon Family|Tash-Murkon]] and [[Kor-Azor Family|Kor-Azor]] Heirs, with the [[Kador Family|Kador]] Heir acceding to his revered ancestor's wishes. The Tash-Murkon saw the financial benefits that peace and trade with the other nations could bring, while the Kor-Azor had long been in favor of a less aggressive Empire.

In an initial attempt to assuage the Ardishapur and Sarum families, Emperor Heideran at first agreed to enter negotiations as long as the Minmatar were barred from the proceedings.<ref name=concord>Chronicle: CONCORD: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=jul04</ref> The Elabon delegation initially agreed, knowing that the Minmatar had already agreed to the organization's foundation in principle and believing he could eventually wear down the Empire into allowing them to join.

Indeed, by 23230 AD, Emperor Heideran relented and allowed the Republic's representatives to join the negotiating table. Segments of the Empire were outraged, believing that by allowing the Minmatar to join in, the Empire was acknowledging them as an independent nation rather than a rebellious Imperial territory. The Emperor ignored their protests, however, and appointed Tash-Murkon and Kor-Azor family members to negotiate the treaty.

Soon after, [[CONCORD]] was founded as an international peace keeping body. The first Amarr representative to CONCORD was carefully selected by Emperor Heideran; Litor Thress. A Holder under the aegis of the Sarum Family, he was nevertheless known as an advocate of peace. The Sarum Family was unable to object without insulting itself, giving the Empire a conciliatory voice on the CONCORD Assembly while nominally placating one of the most staunch opposers of the body.

===Yoiul Conference===
In 23236 AD, the five empires, under the umbrella of CONCORD, met onboard the Jove cruiser Yoiul in an effort to lay the groundwork for further peace. One of the most important decisions to be made was the establishment of a universal time-keeping system that would ease interstellar trade and communication. The Empire initially pushed for the other nations to adopt its calendar, arguing both that the Empire remained the largest nation in New Eden and the Minmatar were familiar with the calendar from their time in slavery.

The Minmatar rejected that notion vehemently, while both the Caldari and Gallente were resistant as well. Eventually, three groups arose in the conference; the 25ers, the Traditionalists, and the Arithmetics.<ref name=time>Chronicle: Time and the Astrologer: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=jan01-02</ref> The Empire aligned itself most closely with the Traditionalists, who desired to use an old “common calendar” favored by early post-collapse settlers. The Empire possessed old records, some dating back to before the collapse of the [[EVE Gate]], which recorded significant details of this calendar.

The Traditionalists eventually won out and utilized Amarr assistance in reconstructing the calendar, establishing the year of the conference as YC0.

===Heideran's Decline===
Soon after the foundation of CONCORD, Emperor Heideran was diagnosed with [[Turit disease]].<ref name=death>News: Grave news from the Amarr Empire, Heideran VII has died: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=155&tid=4</ref> The condition, which primarily struck older Amarr, had been affecting the Emperor for many years before the true cause of his condition was discovered. The disease, which attacks the nervous system and leads to paralysis which begins in the extremities and slowly spreads toward the vital organs, slowly began to rob the Emperor of his ability to move.

The Heirs believed the Emperor would soon perish and began to plan for the Succession Trials. The Emperor, however, utilized the latest medical technologies inside both the Empire and abroad to maintain his life. Even so, he gradually withdrew from Imperial politics and allowed his newly-appointed [[Court Chamberlain]], [[Dochuta Karsoth]], to rule in his stead.

===Creation of Vitoc<ref name=vitoc>Chronicle: Vitoc: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=feb04</ref>===
Following the Minmatar Rebellion, many Amarr sought new ways to control their slave populations. The most promising method developed was through the application of a viral agent that mutated along a predictable path. If left untreated, the virus would lead to significant pain and eventual death in the subject. It could be temporarily counteracted via the application of a specially tailored drug which also invoked euphoria in the subject. As the virus mutated, older drugs would cease to be effective, keeping those few with knowledge of how the virus mutated firmly in control of their subjects.

The virus came to be known as the Vitoxin, while the drug became known as [[Vitoc]].

==Sansha's Nation<ref name=sansha>Chronicle: Sansha's Nation: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=jan01-01</ref>==
===Beginnings===
In YC5, a Caldari industrial mogul named [[Sansha Kuvakei]] began to found small enclaves out in the far reaches of explored space, outside of the reach of the five nations. He preached a popular message and gathered numerous followers to his banner. In time, he reached out to the Amarr Empire for assistance with one of his plans.

Sansha presented himself as wishing to assist the Empire in preventing something like the Minmatar Rebellion from ever occurring again. With Emperor Heideran deep into his Turit-induced malaise, highly conservative elements within the Empire were able to take charge. They provided Kuvakei with numerous Minmatar slaves to experiment on, believing that he would be creating a new method of slave control on their behalf.

Sansha slowly trickled back minimal breakthroughs to the Empire, keeping the most radical and important designs for himself. This was enough to keep the Empire interested and they continued to provide Kuvakei with both funds and slaves.

===War on Sansha===
By YC37, the Empire had sent a delegation to the Nation which reported back on the truth of his activities to the [[Ministry of Internal Order]].<ref>Region Description: Paragon Soul</ref> Similar spies from the other nations discovered Sansha's depravities as well and publicized them to the world. The Gallente, Caldari, and Minmatar, horrified by what he had done, called for Sansha to be brought before a CONCORD tribunal and tried for his crimes.

While the Empire initially attempted to defend Kuvakei, they eventually came to understand they would be ostracized if they attempted to stand alone. They joined the others in demanding Sansha surrender himself, but Kuvakei remained defiant.

Once Sansha declared the sovereignty of his Nation and revealed the power of his [[True Slaves|True Slave]] fleet, the empires decided they had no choice but to band together to destroy Sansha's Nation. While the Gallente Federation lead the charge in space, the Empire, by virtue of its nearness to Sansha's space, attacked the heavily fortified stations and planets belonging to the Nation. They wreaked havoc across Sansha's territory, particularly within Esoteria, reducing much of the Nation to rubble.<ref>Region Description: Esoteria</ref>

==Stagnation==
With Emperor Heideran silently suffering from the ravages of Turit Disease, the Empire slowly turned on itself. The various political factions, usually corralled by the Emperor, were free to bicker with each other and prevent any sort of positive progress. This left the Empire vulnerable to problems both internal and external.

===Illegal Slavers and Minmatar Terrorists===
Slavers, whom had been banned from making slave raids by CONCORD treaty, began to harass the Minmatar. This in turn provoked reprisals from Minmatar freedom fighters, turning the border regions between the two nations into a place of immense danger. Certain segments of the Empire wished to clamp down on this illegal slave taking, but those who wished a return to the Reclaiming of old opposed their moves.

===Blood Raiders===
Meanwhile, the old [[Sani Sabik]] cults began to gather in power in the region now known as [[the Bleak Lands]]. While the cults had long been in hiding there, they had never been a significant force. For centuries, a loosely-linked organization of Sani Sabik known as the [[Blood Raiders]] had taken to piracy, but had never been more than a nuisance. With the Empire's bureaucracy ground to a halt, they were effectively able to establish a foothold in the Bleak Lands and successfully laid claim to several systems.

In YC84, [[Omir Sarikusa]] united the various Blood Raider sects under his leadership and began aggressively raiding Imperial holdings, particularly the slave colonies of numerous Holders. The Holders begged for assistance from the Empire, but aside from nominal Naval fleets, were denied aide. A few Holders attempted to form their own self defense fleets, but an edict issued by Emperor Heideran following Khanid's rebellion forbade them from it.<ref name=kiss>Chronicle: Kiss of the Soul: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=03-apr-01</ref>

===Girani-Fa Incident<ref>Chronicle: Quafe: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=mar01</ref>===
In YC95, both the Empire and the Federation laid claim to the mineral-rich system of [[Girani-Fa]]. Both sides wished to exploit its riches. While the system had nominally been claimed by the Empire for decades, it had not been touched by the Amarr. It was only after a Federation surveying team assayed the system and discovered mineral riches that the Empire became interested in it.

The Federation claimed the Empire had effectively abandoned the system, while the Empire countered that it included the system on official maps of the Empire. The two sides attempted to negotiate a settlement, but each was intractable. Eventually, the Empire stepped away from the negotiating table, believing the Federation was no longer acting in good faith.

Both sides appeared poised to go to war, when the [[Quafe Company]] stepped in and offered to negotiate with the Empire. The Empire, believing that Quafe had a vested interest in both sides, agreed and a few weeks later came to an agreement was reached that prevented warfare. The system would remain under Amarr sovereignty, while the Gallente would be free to mine it and as long as they sold a portion of the minerals to the Empire at cost.

==See Also==
*[[Amarr Empire]]
*[[Pre-Space Flight Era of the Amarr Empire]]
*[[Unchallenged Era of the Amarr Empire]]
*[[Modern Era of the Amarr Empire]]
*[[The Ammatars (Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Ammatars]]
*[[The Battle of Vak'Atioth (Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Battle of Vak'Atioth]]
*[[CONCORD (Chronicle)|Chronicle: CONCORD]]
*[[The Cult of Tetrimon (Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Cult of Tetrimon]]
*[[Kiss of the Soul (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Kiss of the Soul]]
*[[Quafe (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Quafe]]
*[[Sansha's Nation (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Sansha's Nation]]
*[[Time and the Astrologer (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Time and the Astrologer]]
*[[Vitoc (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Vitoc]]

==References==
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| style="background:#222;border-bottom:3px #303030 solid; padding: 0.5em; text-align:right;" |20536 AD - 23180 AD
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| style="background:#222;border-bottom:3px #303030 solid; padding: 0.5em; text-align:right;" |23180 AD - YC105
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| style="background:#222; padding: 0.5em; text-align:right;" |YC105 - Present
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The '''Modern Era of the Amarr Empire''' encompasses the time from the rise of the capsuleer in [[Year YC105|YC105]] to the present. The [[Amarr Empire|Empire]] suffered under a period of chaos and leaderlessness, followed by a strong resurgence.

==Empyrean Age Begins==
===Rise of the Capsuleer===
In YC105, the capsule and clone were joined together<ref name=timeline>Timeline: Amarr: http://community.eveonline.com/races/amarr_timeline.asp</ref>, bringing about a new age of interstellar politics. The number of [[capsuleers]] exploded virtually overnight, as thousands were eager to join the new ranks of the immortals. The Empire designated three schools to specifically cater to training capsuleers; [[Hedion University]], the [[Imperial Academy]], and the [[Royal Amarr Institute]]. While the Empire expected the majority of the capsuleers graduating from these schools to remain loyal to the Empire, a number of them accepted the training and then ventured out on their own, regardless of the Empire's wishes.

===Heideran Awakens===
During a meeting of the [[Privy Council]], [[Amarr Emperor|Emperor]] [[Heideran VII|Heideran]] shocked those in attendance by suddenly speaking up. The Emperor had attended the meetings for decades without making the slightest show of interest in the proceedings, instead allowing his ministers and the Heirs set Imperial policy. Heideran specifically reiterated his decree against [[Holders]] owning their own defense fleets in response to a request for assistance in [[the Bleak Lands]].<ref name=kiss>Chronicle: Kiss of the Soul: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=03-apr-01</ref>

The action was the first of Heideran's steps back into cluster politics. Shortly after this, he ordered a crackdown on illegal slavers operating within the Empire. Those [[slavery|slaves]] who had been captured by these slavers were to be set free, while the slavers themselves were stripped of titles and rank and either imprisoned or enslaved. He also renegotiated several treaties with the [[Minmatar|Republic]] and [[Gallente|Federation]], and reaffirmed the century-old agreement with the [[Caldari]].

In early July, the Aidonis Foundation announced it had decided to award Heideran with the [[Aidonis Statue]] for his efforts at bringing about peace. They recognized his early work with Aidonis Elabon in founding [[CONCORD]], as well as his more recent accomplishments.<ref>News: Emperor Heideran receives the Aidonis Statue: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=67&tid=4</ref><ref>Chronicle: Heideran gets the Aidonis: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=03-july-02</ref>

While Heideran was widely praised for his movement toward peace, certain groups within the Empire were unhappy with what they saw as coddling the Empire's enemies and turning his back on the faith.

====Rise in Terrorism====
Though the majority of the cluster praised Emperor Heideran's awarding of the Aidonis Statue, it enraged a segment of Minmatar terrorists. They launched numerous raids into Amarr systems in response, causing concern from both the Amarr and Minmatar governments. <ref>News: Peace-prize award sparks murder and mayhem: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=80&tid=4</ref>

In response, the Amarr began discussions with the [[Ammatar]] to launch a series of strikes into Minmatar space aimed at exterminating the terrorists.<ref>News: Amarr officials in discussions with the Ammatar Consulate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=91&tid=4</ref> Before the discussions could finish, a terrorist ambush killed the Amarr official charged with delivering sensitive documents to the Consulate.<ref>News: Amarr official assassinated in Chaven system!: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=92&tid=4</ref> The anticipated ramp up in hostilities led to increased sales among Amarr weapons merchants in border zones.<ref>News: Amarrian merchants experience unexpected trade boosts: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=97&tid=4</ref>

====Pax Amarria====
In early September, Emperor Heideran published the Pax Amarria, a mixture of his memoirs and dreams for a peaceful future.<ref>News: Heideran VII's much appraised book 'Pax Amarria' published: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=135&tid=4</ref><ref>Item Description: Pax Amarria</ref> The book covered his later years as emperor, following the Minmatar Rebellion and disastrous [[Amarr-Jove War]], and how his views on the other races changed. It extensively covered his personal struggles in reconciling his personal faith with the notion of warfare and how he fought to bring about peace with the other nations of [[New Eden (cluster)|New Eden]]. It ended with several chapters detailing his hopes for the future and how he would guide the Empire into a new era.

====Cult of Tetrimon Causes Waves====
In early September, as Emperor Heideran's health was failing, [[Doriam II|Doriam Kor-Azor]] announced a plan to free numerous slaves and return them safely to the Republic as a gesture of goodwill. Unfortunately, one transport carrying 700 child slaves was intercepted and destroyed in Roushzar.<ref>News: Freed child slaves massacred in Roushzar: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=138&tid=4</ref> Soon after, the blame fell on the shoulders of the [[Order of St. Tetrimon]], who up until this time had remained relatively quiet in Imperial politics. Two priestesses of the order, Hamida Ytheros and Omon Drakian, were thought to be involved in the attacks and actually entered Republic space to a system once held sacred by the Order.<ref>News: Zealot cult blamed for massacre. More attacks feared: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=139&tid=4</ref> Soon after, the priestesses were captured and executed by Minmatar loyalist capsuleers.<ref>News: Nefarious priestesses annihilated yesterday: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=142&tid=4</ref>

===Death of Emperor Heideran===
The acclaim from Heideran's book was short lived, however. A mere three days after the book was published, Emperor Heideran failed to make a scheduled meeting with the CONCORD Assembly.<ref>News: Heideran VII fails to show up at CONCORD meeting: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=136&tid=4</ref> His unexpected absence raised concern across the cluster, with many speculating about his health.<ref>News: Where is the Amarr Emperor?: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=137&tid=4</ref> Amarr loyalists held a vigil on his behalf.<ref>News: A vigil for the Amarr Emperor tonight: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=143&tid=4</ref>Around 300 capsuleers attended the vigil, earning a special message from the Emperor himself, praising their efforts, urging them to fight for peace, and ominously bidding them farewell.<ref>News: Vigil for the good health of the emperor great success: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=145&tid=4</ref>

The ending to his message prompted concern across the cluster, even from [[President]] [[Souro Foiritan]], who took a moment during a [[Senate]] session to praise the Emperor.<ref>News: Gallente President Foiritan concerned for Emperor: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=146&tid=4</ref> The uncertainty surrounding the Emperor led to chaotic markets, with share prices tumbling and the price of goods rising sharply.<ref>News: Political instability keeps markets shaken: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=147&tid=4</ref>

Soon after, two weeks since his memoirs had been published, the Empire announced that Emperor Heideran had passed from complications with [[Turit disease]].<ref>News: Grave news from the Amarr Empire, Heideran VII has died: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=155&tid=4</ref>

==Amarr Succession==
Almost immediately, the Empire began preparing for the [[Amarr Championships]], the rituals designed to select a new Emperor. The [[Amarr Heirs|five heirs]] all stood ready to challenge for the throne.

===The Heirs===
[[Idonis Ardishapur]] was the eldest of the Heirs, but that was seen as a weakness by many. Emperor Heideran had been youthful when he was elected and had reigned for centuries, providing a stability that many in the Empire craved. Additionally, he was staunchly conservative and, having presided over the [[Starkmanir]] genocide, seemed an ill fit for the modern, peaceful Empire.

[[Temal Kador]] had the benefit of being related to Emperor Heideran and was relatively youthful. However, she also had been an ineffective Heir, allowing others to govern on her behalf. She had won few friends in her years, leaving her with little influence to bring the throne to the [[Kador Family]] for another generation.

[[Davit Tash-Murkon]] had the wealth, acumen, and influence to contest the throne, but his [[Udorians|Udorian]] heritage was still a concern for more conservative groups in the Empire. Though he attempted to cleverly give his house an advantage by allowing champions of any race to stand for him, the [[Kor-Azor Family]] made the same concession, defeating his gambit.<ref>Forum Post: Championship Rules: http://myeve.eve-online.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=38772</ref>

[[Jamyl Sarum]] was young, ambitious, and had earned the staunch loyalty of her underlings. While she advocated a return of the aggressive [[Reclaiming]], she had used her influence to gain numerous capsuleer allies. Many thought she would be one of the favorites to take the throne and lead the Empire into the future.<ref name=championship>News: Interstellar community anxious about future: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=159&tid=4</ref>

[[Doriam Kor-Azor]], like Jamyl, had youth and charisma. Unlike Jamyl, he carried the torch of peace that had been lit by Emperor Heideran. He had been involved in appeasement efforts with the Republic for years and was well-known as a diplomat and arbitrator. He was considered a natural to continue Emperor Heideran's reforms.<ref name=championship/>

===The Championships===
In a rather unusual occurrence, the Empire announced that the next Emperor would be decided by a trial by combat between champions representing the five houses. While this in itself was not unheard of, the [[Theology Council]] also decreed that these champions would be chosen not by the Heirs themselves, but would rather be nominated and voted on by the commoners of the Empire.

Both the [[Sarum Family|Sarum]] and [[Ardishapur Family|Ardishapur]] families reacted poorly to this, with Jamyl Sarum denouncing the decision through a spokesman.<ref>News: Details of Championship plans leaked: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=171&tid=4</ref> At the incessant prompting of a reporter, Idonis Ardishapur announced his intention for no non-Amarr to represent him.<ref>News: Idonis Ardishapur: "No undeserving creature can represent us" - Journalist missing: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=174&tid=4</ref> Even Doriam Kor-Azor placed restrictions on his potential champion, demanding that they possess positive standings toward his house. The other families quickly adopted his demand as well.<ref>News: House of Kor-Azor demands positive standings for potential champions: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=173&tid=4</ref>

Soon after, the championships were held over the course of several days. In the end, the champions of House Kor-Azor were victorious, placing the throne in the hands of Doriam Kor-Azor. Doriam's champions were rewarded for their service in a private ceremony.<ref>News: Amarr Champions receive awards in private ceremony: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=219&tid=4</ref> In an effort to show further thanks to his champion, Doriam renamed a planet in [[Kor-Azor Prime]] after him and his wingmen.<ref>News: Doriam Kor-Azor renames planets to commemorate Champion - Pirate violence on the rise: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=249&tid=4</ref>

==Reign of Emperor Doriam II==
===First Days and Inauguration===
Doriam was officially inaugurated as Emperor on November 29th. Each of the losing heirs committed [[Shathol'Syn]], though a fleet loyal to Jamyl Sarum attempted to disrupt the proceedings and prevent their heir from committing suicide. However, Jamyl ordered them down and went through with the ritual by self-destructing her ship. Afterward, Emperor Doriam II promised to continue the spirit of peace and prosperity invoked by his predecessor.<ref>News: Doriam Kor-Azor Inaugurated as other heirs commit Shathol'Syn - Ceremony disturbed: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=229&tid=4</ref>

The Empire, meanwhile, was undergoing rough social changes, as the victory of Doriam seemed to insure that the Amarr would continue their conciliatory ways. In the few weeks following his inauguration, tensions were high throughout the Empire, but they gradually gave way to calm.<ref>News: Seas quieting for Amarr: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=233&tid=4</ref> Doriam II reaffirmed many of the [[Privy Council]] appointments made by Heideran VII, including keeping [[Dochuta Karsoth]] as his [[Court Chamberlain]].

He later announced a plan to visit every inhabited planet in the Empire. He began to visit every system, stopping by each planet at least briefly to meet with leadership and appear to the populace. Additionally, he met with CONCORD to discuss the rise in pirate activity in the outer regions of the cluster.<ref>News: Emperor Doriam plans to visit every Amarr planet: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=258&tid=4</ref>

===The New Heirs===
====Tal-Romon Cathedral Incident====
[[Aritcio Kor-Azor]], the son of Doriam II and new Kor-Azor Family Heir, caused waves when he was caught in some illicit acts during religious festivities at the St. [[Tal-Romon Cathedral]] on Eclipticum. The incident supposedly involved a Gallente exchange student and resulted in the necessary destruction of several holy artifacts.<ref>News: Kor-Azor heir involved in 'incident' at cathedral: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=263&tid=4</ref> Soon after, [[Yonis Ardishapur]] and [[Uriam Kador]], the new heirs of their families, openly criticized Aritcio's actions.<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur voices concern over Articio Kor-Azor 'incident': http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=266&tid=4</ref><ref>News: Uriam Kador denounces Articio Kor-Azor as an uncouth scoundrel: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=268&tid=4</ref> Yonis demanded an official investigation, though Emperor Doriam brushed off his concerns, while Uriam got into a brief war of words with Aritcio that ended with Uriam embarrassed.

Aritcio continued to throw lavish parties, spending more in his first few months as heir than his father ever had. Meanwhile, the Theology Council cleared him of any wrong doing.<ref>News: Theology Council concludes inquiry into heir 'incident' - Articio cleared: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=272&tid=4</ref> Soon after, [[Catiz Tash-Murkon]] purchased the cathedral and announced plans to turn it into a tourist attraction. The Kador and Ardishapur families staunchly opposed the plan, believing it would sully the holy site even further.<ref>News: Catiz Tash-Murkon sparks controversy over cathedral renovation plan: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=366&tid=4</ref> Uriam Kador even publicly questioned the legitimacy of the [[Tash-Murkon Family]] as heirs, though Catiz refused to respond to his verbal jabs. Amarr capsuleers, meanwhile, pledged millions of ISK to restore the cathedral as long as it was kept from being turned into a tourist site. The Tash-Murkon Family refused the offers, however, for financial reasons.<ref>News: Kador ups the ante in cathedral debate - Amarr pilot community says no to tourists: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=369&tid=4</ref>

The actions of the capsuleers eventually caught the attention of Emperor Doriam, who announced he was “monitoring” the situation. Meanwhile, Uriam Kador and Yonis Ardishapur met personally to discuss the matter.<ref>News: Amarr Emperor takes notice of cathedral debate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=371&tid=4</ref> Eventually, Doriam seized the cathedral as his own property. This unprecedented act raised the ire of some in the Empire, as the emperor traditionally only stepped into the affairs of the Heirs and Holders when the situation was dire.<ref>News: Doriam II makes unprecedented intervention in cathedral debate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=377&tid=4</ref> Doriam brushed aside such criticism, however, and ordered the cathedral deconstructed and relocated to Amarr Prime.<ref>News: Doriam decides to move Tal-Romon cathedral to Amarr Prime: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=380&tid=4</ref>

The cathedral began its transfer in June under the guidance of capsuleers.<ref>News: Tal-Romon Cathedral Begins Its Journey: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=570&tid=2</ref> Many of the transports came under attack, leading some to believe that Catiz was behind them. She denied these accusations, though many praised her for resisting the Emperor's interference nonetheless.<ref>News: Transfer of sacred Cathedral almost complete despite setbacks: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=420&tid=4</ref> Regardless, the cathedral was eventually safely transported and reconstructed as planned.<ref>News: Amarrians complete monumental feat; cathedral safely transported: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=424&tid=4</ref>

====Crielere Controversy====
Aside from the Tal-Romon Incident, Aritcio caused more problems for the Empire when he purchased two kidnapped [[Crielere]] scientists from the [[Guristas]] pirates who had kidnapped them. Instead of ransoming them for freedom, however, Aritcio seemed poised to set them up as personal slaves and put them in charge of a research facility he was building. The legal legitimacy of Aritcio's actions were murky, as he had the right as an heir to make anyone within his domain a slave, even though the two were brought there under duress. International petitions were sent to Emperor Doriam, demanding he take action against his son, but he once again turned a blind eye to the crisis.<ref>News: Guristas go into hiding as scientists are sold to Emperor's son: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=305&tid=4</ref>

Instead, he released a statement saying he would not interfere in the personal affairs of the heirs. Federation and CONCORD officials urged Aritcio to peacefully release the scientists, though he seemed to have no intention of doing so.<ref>News: What are Articio's intentions for renowned scientists?: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=308&tid=4</ref> Eventually, President Foiritan got involved personally, traveling to the Kor-Azor region to personally negotiate for the scientists' release.<ref>News: Federation President sets out to rescue enslaved scientists: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=309&tid=4</ref> He eventually convinced the heir to set them free in return for trade and mining rights, intelligence sharing, and tech exchange with the Federation. Once again, observers wondered if Aritcio had overstepped his bounds in negotiating with a foreign government, but the Imperial palace made no move against him.<ref>News: Foiritan convinces Articio to concede scientists: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=311&tid=4</ref> The agreement between the heir and president brought vocal concern from the Republic.<ref>News: Republic Parliament Issues "Statement of Concern" Regarding Foiritan's Promises to Articio Kor-Azor: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=551&tid=7</ref>

However, as the scientists were to be freed, their identities were stolen by two common slaves, who boarded the shuttle in their place and fled to the Federation. The scientists were instead sent to a mining colony on Inis-Ilix I, a notoriously dangerous facility.<ref>News: Crielere scientists missing, identities stolen by slaves: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=316&tid=4</ref> As the Kor-Azor Family searched for the scientists, it also demanded the return or execution of the escaped slaves. The Federation, however, declared the slaves legitimately purchased and freed them.<ref>News: Search for scientists continues as Articio and Foiritan clash: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=320&tid=4</ref> Eventually, the scientists were discovered starved to death in the sulfur mines, while the escaped slaves were revealed to have been terrorists who had infiltrated the Kor-Azor Family and absconded with sensitive documents.<ref>News: Scientists found starved dead at Inis-Ilix Royal Mines - Slave imposters missing with sensitive documents: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=325&tid=4</ref>

===Improving Relations with the Republic===
Soon after the championships ended, the head of the [[Krusual tribe]] called on Doriam to put a stop to the illegal slave raids taking place along the Republic border.<ref>News: Minmatar Faction Calls for Raids to Stop!: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=514&tid=3</ref> Doriam was unable to respond to the initial request, however, as he was deluged with numerous official duties as the Emperor Elect.

In an effort to smooth over relations with the Minmatar Republic, Emperor Doriam II continued the slave emancipation efforts he had begun as an heir. He began by freeing 15000 slaves from the Empire's largest slave facilities, turning them over to the Republic to become full citizens.<ref>News: Fifteen thousand Minmatar slaves to be emancipated, sent to Matar: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=331&tid=4</ref>

===Tensions with the Federation===
====UDI Terrorist====
In April of [[Year YC106|YC106]], the Federation captured a member of the UDI terrorists named Goran Mitelek. Goran was of [[Ni-Kunni]] birth and was wanted by the Empire for numerous crimes before he joined the UDI. Though the UDI had committed several terrorist acts within the Federation, the Empire demanded the extradition of Goran.<ref>News: Amarr government seeks extradition of UDI operative: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=359&tid=4</ref> President Foiritan was adamant that Goran remain in Federation custody, but after several weeks of debate the Federation justice system eventually determined that the Empire had a right to try Goran themselves. They attempted to return Goran to the Empire quietly, but the extradition was captured by the Scope.<ref>News: UDI operative extradited to Amarr: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=379&tid=4</ref>

As Goran was being transported between holding locations in the Empire, the ship carrying him was ambushed and destroyed by unknown assailants. The wreckage of the ship only contained unidentifiable biomass.<ref>News: Prisoner Convoy Attacked - Terrorist Operative Believed Dead: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=406&tid=4</ref> This led many to believe he had escaped, leading to a manhunt within the Empire.<ref>News: The Search for Goran Mitelek Continues: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=572&tid=5</ref>

===Interaction with Capsuleers===
====The Imperial Apocalypse and the BIG Lottery====
At some point, an Imperial Apocalypse, one of the most prized warships of the [[Amarr Navy|Imperial Navy]], came into the possession of a Gallente holoreel star named Gloria Monterneux. When she died, the ship was willed to her sister, Martina, who donated it to the BIG Lottery, a well-known capsuleer-run lottery. Thousands of tickets were purchased for the ship, as the Empire attempted to secure its return.<ref>News: Amarr Make Legal Push For Prize Battleship: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=389&tid=4</ref> It was eventually determined that the ship had come into Gloria's possession when Aritcio Kor-Azor had left it behind after a night of debauchery.<ref>News: BIG Apocalypse's Origin Unveiled: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=392&tid=4</ref> The ship was won by an Amarr member of the Ionstar corporation, who decided to return the ship to the Empire. The ship was to be returned under heavy escort from Amarr-loyalist capsuleer paramilitaries to the Imperial Navy Chief of Staff several days later.<ref>News: Apocalypse Winners To Give Ship Back To Amarr Empire: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=396&tid=4</ref> The ship eventually made it, though not before numerous Minmatar terrorist organizations attempted to waylay it. Clone 0, the pilot of the ship, and Golan Trevize, the fleet commander, received the prestigious Cross of the Sacred Throne Order for their work in returning it.<ref>News: Imperial Apoc Returned To Amarr Empire Amid Fierce Minmatar Resistance: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=398&tid=4</ref>

====Misaba Security Failings====
In early [[Year YC107|YC107]], an Amarr Navy frigate was seen scouting capsuleer installations in the system R3-K7K in Providence. Lord Sorn, a representative from the [[Ministry of War]], recruited capsuleer pilots to track down and capture the frigate, piloted by naval veteran Jorvel Nekkar. As he was being escorted to a [[Zoar and Sons]] station for holding, his ship was destroyed by a pirate, but his pod managed to safely dock.<ref>News: Rogue Amarr agent captured under suspicious circumstances: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=705&tid=2</ref> In the days following, numerous transports carrying scientists were seen docking at the station, but never leaving. Security around the station was also unusually high, raising questions from the locals.<ref>News: Captured pilot triggers chain reaction of unusual measures: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=708&tid=2</ref>

Despite the increased security, a pilot named Kanjin Odana from the Takamatsu Trading Exchange managed to sneak inside and abscond with top secret military information. Lord Sorn gathered capsuleers to pursue and Odana was caught and podded. Though the pilot who killed Odana tried to return the corpse for a promised reward, Sorn exchanged heated words with him and reduced the offered reward, prompting the pilot's scorn. Sorn, however, was unconcerned, confident the stolen information had been destroyed.<ref>News: Security Alert Rocks Amarr as Misaba Security Fails: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=710&tid=2</ref>

The Ministry of War further clashed with Takamatsu, after the Caldari corporation refused to execute employees the Ministry felt were involved in the theft.<ref>News: Takamatsu and the Ministry of War lock horns over Misaba Incident: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=713&tid=2</ref> In response, Lord Sorn gathered pilots to move the detained pilot to a new location.<ref>News: Misaba research exodus in the wake of the Takamatsu incident: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=715&tid=2</ref>

====Mamet 500====
In March YC107, a [[Holders|Holder]] from the Mamet system took the unusual step of gifting 500 of his personal elite slaves to the capsuleer organization Curtatores Veritatis Alliance. The alliance, popularly known as CVA, had been instrumental in pacifying the low security systems around Mamet and the null sec systems of nearby Providence, greatly increasing the safety of the Holder's property.<ref>News: Mamet holder rewards CVA with prized slave breeding stock: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=707&tid=2</ref> CVA planned to auction off the slaves, but postponed it after the [[Cross of the Sacred Throne Order]] was somehow stolen from Golan Trevize.<ref>News: Imperial Cross stolen - Slave auction postponed: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=717&tid=2</ref>

It turned out that the Cross had been somehow burgled by operatives of the Ushra'khan and fell into the hands of Hamish, their executor. Hamish offered to ransom the Cross for the release of the 500 slaves.<ref>News: Imperial Cross located - Hamish trading it for Mamet 500: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=721&tid=2</ref> The Holder who originally presented the slaves to CVA called for them to make the trade.<ref>News: Impasse in medal handover - Holder Ankigher speaks: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=722&tid=2</ref> Eventually, even Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth ordered CVA to retrieve the Cross by any means necessary.<ref>News: Theft of the Cross - Chamberlain gets involved: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=728&tid=2</ref>

After some negotiation, the two sides came to an agreement and the exchange was made.

===War on the Blood Raiders===
====Insorium Imbroglio====
In May YC107, the Amarr Empire was shocked to learn that a renegade Caldari scientist, Ullia Hnolku, had created a substance called Insorum which acted to cure all forms of [[Vitoc_method|Vitoc]]. As Hnolku had vanished with the formula and only prototypes, the Amarr were on high alert, fearing the repercussions if the Insorum fell into the wrong hands.<ref>News: Investigation Info Leaked - Special Counsel Moves To Deny: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=773&tid=4</ref>

The Empire's worst fears were realized when the [[Blood Raiders]] revealed they had captured Eckarine Mitumi-Hnolku, the wife of Ullia, and had obtained the Insorum prototype. While the Caldari State disputed the factuality of the Blood Raiders' claims, the Amarr responded with widespread worry.<ref>News: Blood Raider Statement Causes Uproar: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=794&tid=4</ref>

Soon after, the Blood Raiders unleashed the Insorum prototype over the world of Mabnen I. Within minutes, slaves began rioting on the planet, overwhelming their guards and slaughtering their masters wholesale. The planet's air and ground forces moved to strike back, with at least four slave colonies bombarded by air strikes. The Emperor called a full session of the [[Privy Council]] to considered the situation.<ref>News: Catastrophe Strikes Amarr Planet - Blood Raiders Claim Responsibility: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=806&tid=4</ref> Panic erupted throughout the Empire, as locals feared their planet would be the next target. Young Amarr in particular reacted poorly, organizing lynch mobs to savagely attack slaves.<ref>News: Hope breeds chaos, Amarr planetary population in turmoil: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=808&tid=2</ref>

Eventually, the Mabnen armed forces, with assistance from the Amarr Navy, managed to contain the situation. However, thousands of Amarr and tens of thousands of Minmatar slaves lost their lives in the violence.

====Declaration of War====
In response to the Blood Raiders' attack, Emperor Doriam II gave an impassioned speech in which he declared war on the Covenant. The Amarr Navy claimed the assistance of capsuleer forces in assaulting the Blood Raiders and their allies in the Bleak Lands. Within days, full scale warfare raged in the region.<ref>News: Amarr Empire Goes To War: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=817&tid=4</ref>

Four billion ISK worth of assets were destroyed on both sides in the first week of fighting.<ref>News: Capsuleers Drawn Into Struggle as Amarr / Blood Raider Fighting Continues: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=826&tid=4</ref> Soon after, they dealt a crushing blow to the Covenant's forces by destroying a key Blood Raiders installation in Sahtogas, though the Vice Admiral leading the attack went missing in action during the assault.<ref>News: Amarr Forces Deal "Crushing Blow" To Blood Raider Assets: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=832&tid=4</ref>

The overwhelming superiority of the Amarr Navy forced the Blood Raiders to pull out of the Bleak Lands, except for token raiding forces. The majority of the Blood Raiders leadership and infrastructure relocated to the Delve region, far from the reach of the Empire.

===Assassination of Doriam II===
On July 4th, YC107 Emperor Doriam II was assassinated by an unknown assailant inside the Imperial Palace in Dam-Torsad.

==Karsoth Regency==
===Assassination Aftermath and Investigation===
The Privy Council gathered in an emergency session, while Court Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth once again took over as acting regent of the Imperial Throne. Karsoth firmly stated that the Empire would not rest until it had hunted down the perpetrator.<ref>News: AMARR EMPEROR DORIAM II ASSASSINATED: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=834&tid=4</ref> The other nations of New Eden reacted with shock and horror. The Caldari State<ref>News: Nations reel as assassination's backlash spreads: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=836&tid=4</ref> and Minmatar Republic<ref>News: Republic Leaders Condemn "Act of Cowardice": http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=837&tid=4</ref> both quickly moved to condemn the act.

The identify of Doriam II's assassin was unknown and the Empire launched a full investigation with the assistance of CONCORD. Eleven days after the assassination, Chamberlain Karsoth reported that CONCORD had identified the assailant.<ref>News: CONCORD investigators identify the Emperor's assassins: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=851&tid=4</ref> Shortly after, however, the Caldari State reported that the investigation had not yet turned up any clues.<ref>News: CONCORD's investigation shed no light so far: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=852&tid=4</ref> [[Omir Sarikusa]] claimed that CONCORD was not close to uncovering the assassin's identity, leading some to believe the Blood Raiders were behind the attack.<ref>News: Omir Sarikusa amused at CONCORD's claims: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=854&tid=4</ref>

The investigation seemed to stall, until a month later when a CONCORD memo was leaked implicating the [[Khanid Kingdom]]. Specifically, evidence pointed to a member of the [[Royal Khanid Navy]] as being behind it.<ref>News: CONCORD Memo Leaked: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=864&tid=4</ref> This shocked onlookers, as relations between the Kingdom and Empire had thawed significantly since the Minmatar Rebellion. The Royal Khanid Navy immediately refuted the claims, insinuating that CONCORD was searching for a scapegoat to cover up their ineffective investigation.<ref>News: Khanid refute CONCORD claims: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=865&tid=4</ref> Naturally, tensions between the two nations rose, as did those inside the Empire. Many Imperial citizens were unhappy that CONCORD was involved as well, instead of leaving the investigation to the Ministry of Internal Order.<ref>News: Amarr Tensions: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=867&tid=4</ref>

The Khanid Navy was eventually cleared of suspicion. It took several months for any further news to be released, with the only word being that “significant progress” had been made in identifying the killer.<ref>News: Empire Moves to Deny CONCORD Claims as Internal Investigation Continues: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1024&tid=4</ref> Despite the claims, the investigation stalled and no further information has yet come to light regarding the true identity of Doriam II's killer.

===Imperial Succession===
Under ordinary circumstances, the Imperial Succession would have begun soon after Doriam II's death. However, the assassination was completely unexpected and, unlike with Heideran VII's failing health, the Empire was not prepared for another round of Succession Trials.

Yonis Ardishapur pushed for the trials to commence as soon as possible, but the other heirs and Chamberlain Karsoth stood opposed. Karsoth argued that the Empire could not in good conscience name a new emperor while the previous one's killer roamed free. Additionally, Jamyl Sarum had not named an heir to her family, and House Sarum continued its internal debates to select one. Without an heir, only four families would be represented in the trials, which would inevitably lead to unrest among the Sarum vassals.

Catiz Tash-Murkon and Aritcio Kor-Azor, meanwhile, stated quite frankly that they had not risen to power to so quickly throw it away in the trials. Uriam Kador sheepishly agreed with them, not wishing to risk his own life to become emperor. Yonis was aghast at his fellow heirs and their willingness to throw out tradition and faith to cling to earthly power, but knew he couldn't act without ruining himself politically. He bitterly kept his mouth shut and acceded to their wishes.

===Imperial Troubles===
====Gladiator Rebellions====
In late August YC107, several Holders died mysteriously after becoming involved in an illegal underground gladiatorial bloodsport. The sport involved the Holders pitting slave gladiators against each other in ship-to-ship combat. Holder Rezini Lifu was the first death uncovered, his body found mutilated after he failed to attend a meeting.<ref>News: Prominent Amarrian slaveholder found murdered: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=878&tid=2</ref> Several days later, Bamadak Pareh, an arms dealer with ties to Lifu was found similarly mutilated.<ref>News: Second slaveholder found dead in Amarr: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=881&tid=2</ref> The slaves and ships of both men had gone missing following their deaths.

Soon after, the missing ships and gladiators began assaulting Vitoc transports, apparently attempting to acquire the drug to treat their own addictions.<ref>News: Gladitorial combat spills into the public arena: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=885&tid=2</ref> After a second attack which ended with the Vitoc destroyed, the corpses of two missing gladiators were discovered, dead as a result of Vitoc withdrawal.<ref>News: Vitoc shipment destroyed, freedom fighter integrity called into question: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=892&tid=3</ref> Several days later, 70 similar corpses were discovered in Zaimeth.<ref>News: Gladiatorial mass grave discovered in Zaimeth: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=902&tid=2</ref>

However, this was not the last of the gladiators, as months later, an additional group of them was discovered traveling through the Empire.<ref>News: Gladiators sighted within the Empire: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=921&tid=2</ref> Despite this sighting, the gladiators vanished soon after and have not resurfaced.

====Tetrimon Revival====
Late in YC106, the Order of St. Tetrimon made public claims that it held ancient Scriptures which had been expunged from the official records and invalidated many commonly held beliefs. The Theology Council took the unusual step of temporarily lifting the Suppression Edict which had forbidden the Order from preaching inside the Empire while they determined the veracity of the Order's claims.<ref>News: Theology Council to Lift Suppression Edict for Tetrimon Case: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=596&tid=2</ref>

As the Order transported the Scriptures to the Theology Council for verification, the Order's Grand Master, Elata Ardo was podded by terrorists. As the Tetrimon refused [[cloning]], Ardo was permanently killed. Horm was sworn in as his replacement.

After over a year of examination, the Theology Council declared that several pieces of Tetrimon Scripture were “authentic”, but refrained from clarifying which these were. The Privy Council permanently suspended the Suppression Edict, allowing the Order free movement and rights as a religious order within the Empire's borders.<ref>News: St. Tetrimon Edict lifted - Order allowed to return to Amarr Empire: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1056&tid=2</ref>

The Tetrimon made their presence felt, as they led a group of capsuleer loyalists to retrieve a number of stolen artifacts from the Blood Raiders.<ref>News: Stolen relics retrieved by Tetrimon cult: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1153&tid=2</ref> In response, the Theology Council ordered an investigation into the validity of the Tetrimon's claims about the origin of the artifacts.<ref>News: Privy Council orders investigation into Tetrimon temple: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1156&tid=2</ref>

As the Theology Council debated it, the Tetrimon sainted their deceased Grand Master Elata Ardo. The canonization did not go without controversy, as some thought the Tetrimon had become increasingly disruptive in the years since they were allowed to return to the Empire.<ref>News: Tetrimon Grand Master granted sainthood: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1189&tid=2</ref> Soon after, these concerns were seemingly proven true, as the Order petitioned the Theology Council to strip the Cross of the Sacred Throne Order from Golan Trevize. The Theology Council debated the issue behind closed doors.<ref>News: Order of St. Tetrimon petitions Theology Council: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1209&tid=2</ref> While the Theology Council eventually refused to strip the Cross, the Order was not finished with its decrees, as it soon excommunicated an Amarr pod pilot as a heretic.<ref>News: Order of St. Tetrimon Condemns Pilot for Heresy: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1239&tid=2</ref>

Rather suddenly, the Imperial Navy launched an assault on a starbase belonging to the Order in Myyhera. Under the order of Deacon Lorenzo Azir of the Theology Council, the fleet jumped several capital ships into the system and systematically destroyed the installation with minimal resistance. The Theology Council revealed that the installation was housing a radio telescope that was actually a high powered spying device aimed at tracking encrypted transmissions between the Empire's leadership.<ref>News: Imperial Navy Destroys Tetrimon Installation: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1279&tid=2</ref>

Shortly after the Suppression Edict was reinstated against the Tetrimon and the group fled back to the Khanid Kingdom.<ref>News: Privy Council Resumes Tetrimon Exile: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1304&tid=2</ref>

====House Torash====
In March YC108, Lord Jamir Torash, a Holder from Chaven, was slain by Minmatar terrorists. CONCORD pinned the attack on Vitoc in the cargo hold, though the Amarr were convinced it was a targeted assassination.<ref>News: Terrorist strike in Amarr, Holder dead: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1108&tid=2</ref> In retribution, Amarr loyalists destroyed a starbase belonging to the terrorist organization.<ref>News: Amarrian Loyalist Fleet Destroys 'Terrorist Training Camp': http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1118&tid=2</ref> Soon after, Gavit Torash, the son of Jamir, was inducted as the new Holder in a public ceremony.<ref>News: Gavit Torash to become Holder: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1136&tid=2</ref>

===Kor-Azor Deterioration===
Meanwhile, in the Kor-Azor region, Aritcio's capricious ways began to have a further destabilizing effect on his domains.

====Amarr Lords and Ladies====
Under the rule of Aritcio Kor-Azor, the uneasy balance of power between Holders began to break apart. In particular, in the Jatari constellation, two houses came into open warfare with each other. House Darabi, a young upstart Holder family, found its eldest daughter insulted by a neighbor, Lord Touraj Miyan, the Holder of House Miyan. When Holder Iraj Darabi demanded an apology, Miyan refused, claiming Darabi was attempting to rob his family of their ancestral holdings. Darabi vowed to claim the apology by force and launched an attack on House Miyan. The two fought numerous battles over the course of two months, with House Miyan holding the field but suffering a disproportionate number of losses to the better trained and equipped House Darabi fleets.<ref>News: Amarrian regional war at stalemate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1336&tid=2</ref>

As the war reached a stalemate, both sides turned to outside capsuleer intervention. While certain capsuleers did aid in the fighting, many others attempted to negotiate peace between the warring sides. After House Darabi managed to gain a foothold in the traditionally Miyan-held system of Nebian, the two were convinced to meet at the peace summit in Kor-Azor Prime. The negotiations failed, however, when the tempers of House Miyan's fleet commanders flared. While a cease-fire was called to allow the negotiations to continue once things calmed, a House Miyan ship fired on a House Darabi transport suspected of carrying military equipment, violating the cease-fire and reigniting open conflict.<ref>News: Warring houses hold peace summit in Kor-Azor Prime: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1361&tid=2</ref>

The two sides continued to do battle as capsuleers scrambled to salvage the peace. The capsuleer peace initiative managed to secure security footage of the incident which supposedly would exonerate Touraj Miyan of any wrongdoing. The footage was examined by the [[Ministry of Internal Order]], who verified its authenticity, then was given to House Darabi for additional examination. House Darabi, utilizing a Caldari scanning method, managed to uncover irregularities in the subatomic structure of the holoreel. Upon further examination by the Ministry, the irregularity was confirmed, and House Darabi continued their attack.

The final battle came in the system of Fensi, where House Miyan was dealt a crushing blow. Rather tan continue the war, Touraj Miyan agreed to surrender. He paid restitution to the Darabi Family, turned over control of the systems Darabi had captured, and made a public apology.<ref>News: House Miyan agrees formal surrender to House Darabi: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1380&tid=2</ref> Aritcio Kor-Azor, under whose rule the violence was allowed to go uncontested, was reportedly “greatly amused” by the chaos.

====Aritcio Unravels====
In [[Year YC109|YC109]], the mental stability of Aritcio Kor-Azor came into question as the heir began making an increasing number of capricious and sadistic rulings. The trouble began as his police force began to engage in brutality against the populace. Additionally, Aritcio decreed that if any [[slaver hound (lore)|slaver]] was caught outdoors at the same time his own personal hound was, the owner of the animal would be tortured to death in front of it and have his remains fed to the creature.<ref>News: Theology Council Investigations continue: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1385&tid=4</ref>

Following this, Aritcio made a number of controversial judgments in his personal court. He ordered a man put to death on the word of someone no one but the heir had ever seen, had a child tortured after flying a kite into a tree of the royal courtyard, ordered a noblewoman to strip naked and dance in the court square so that she could not selfishly hide her beauty, and had the noblewoman's husband killed for keeping her all to himself.<ref name=truths>Chronicle: The Speaker of Truths: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=11-04-07</ref> After hearing rumors of negative words spoken against him by the Holders of Liparer II, he decreed that they could only wear slave-stained rags.

The Holders refused the decree and went into open revolt. An enraged Aritcio ordered his personal fleet to blockade the planet, while ground troops were landed to pacify the Holders.<ref>News: Kor-Azor situation escalates on Liparer II: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1393&tid=4</ref> The situation grew so dire that a [[Speakers of Truth|Speaker of Truths]] was called in to mediate. Moments before the Kor-Azor fleet was to orbitally bombard the planet, the Speaker, Brother Joshua, ordered the fleet to stand down. As a Speaker's words carry weight equivalent to an Emperor's, the fleet was forced to withdraw. Brother Joshua then announced his intention to tour the Kor-Azor region and investigate Articio's rule.<ref>News: Speaker of Truths appears at Liparer II: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1401&tid=4</ref>

Once Brother Joshua had completed his investigation, he led a contingent of wronged Kor-Azor subjects to the royal palace, where Aritcio was holding public court. Brother Joshua announced his findings, claiming Aritcio was guilty of numerous crimes against his subjects. In retribution, each wronged individual could claim a piece of Articio's flesh in accordance with the severity of the wrong. Though Aritcio's status as heir meant even the most grievous claim would be reduced to a mere nick or cut, the sheer number of claimants meant Aritcio would be flayed alive.

Rather than allow the heir to be murdered, his advisors worked out a compromise. As Aritcio's flesh was being stripped away, a cellular regenerator would be utilized to regrow his flesh. Despite the device being similar to one used in cloning, using it would not be in violation of the doctrine of [[Sacred Flesh]], as Aritcio's flesh would always be regrown from the same core. Despite Aritcio's objections, he was unable to stand against the Speaker for fear of having his name struck from the [[Book of Records]].<ref name=truth>Chronicle: The Speaker of Truths: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=11-04-07</ref>

===Slave Troubles===
====Imperial Human Resources====
A small slave trading company made the controversial decision to begin selling slaves directly to pod pilots in contradiction with Amarr tradition preventing non-Holders from owning slaves. The corporation, Imperial Human Resources, was soon accused of making illegal slave raids into the Minmatar Republic to capture their slaves. They were opposed by a terrorist organization known as the Brutor Freedom Front. After suffering several losses at the hands of the Front, the corporation decided to cease selling to capsuleers, announcing that it was not financially feasible to continue.<ref>News: Slave Trading Company Halts Capsuleer Operations: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1344&tid=2</ref>

====Slave Mistreatment====
Following the Fifth Capsuleer Alliance Tournament in March [[Year YC110|YC110]], Amarr officials discovered a pair of Bestowers belonging to a trader named Mastuk Rinmumi abandoned in a station docking port. After forcefully entering the transports, the officials discovered thousands of slaves, trapped in cramped quarters without sufficient food or water. When questioned, Rinmumi claimed the slaves were the settlement of a bet with another trader named Edophia Agmarn. Agmarn, however, refused to accept the slaves, claiming their condition did not meet the terms of the bet.<ref>News: Alliance Championship gambling debt leads to sickening discovery: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1879&tid=7</ref>

The Theology Council launched an investigation which ultimately cleared either trader of wrongdoing. It nevertheless urged all Amarr slave owners to take proper care of their slaves. The lack of legal action against either trader for the inhumane condition the slaves were left to endure sparked outrage both within and outside of the Empire.<ref>News: Theology Council issues press release regarding slave mistreatment case: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1884&tid=2</ref>

===Bleak Lands Difficulties===
====Cult of Catechization====
A minor Amarr order, the Cult of Catechization, briefly surged into prominence when it gathered loyalist corporations to assault a Blood Raider hub in the Bleak Lands.<ref>News: Blood Raider Hub Decimated: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1274&tid=2</ref>

====The Defiants====
In June of [[Year YC108|YC108]], Karishal Muritor, a [[Republic Fleet]] captain, disappeared along with a Hel-class supercarrier, two carriers, and a number of smaller support ships. The Empire feared the ships would be used to attack the Empire, and demanded CONCORD track them and provide their locations.<ref>News: Republic Mothership stolen or missing: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1157&tid=3</ref> The Republic declared Muritor an outlaw and revealed that he had broken away from the Republic Fleet along with his command to form a new terrorist organization known as “the [[Defiants]]”.<ref>News: Prominent Republic Fleet captain declared outlaw: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1182&tid=3</ref>

Months later, Amarr installations in the Bleak Lands came under attack by mysterious forces. Initial reports did not know who was responsible for the attacks, though the ships were identified as Minmatar in origin.<ref>News: Bleak Lands Installations Under Attack by Unknown Forces: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1315&tid=4</ref> They followed up this attack by teaming with Minmatar capsuleers to destroy a battlestation while simultaneously assaulting several other Amarr-controlled sites. The failure of the Navy to protect their assets let to the demotion of the regional commander, though rumors from the Court Chamberlain's office pegged the Bleak Lands as “not a top priority”.<ref>News: Bleak Lands nexus of mounting Minmatar/Amarr tensions: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1359&tid=4</ref>

The Amarr redeployed forces to the area in an attempt to salvage the situation, dealing the Defiants a significant blow. Despite this, Chamberlain Karsoth continuously demanded the Republic step in to rein in the Defiants, despite Republic denials of involvement.<ref>News: Amarr overreaction 'no surprise,' says Matari Parliament head: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1363&tid=4</ref> Shockingly, the Republic acted on the Empire's requests, by assassinating Karishal Muritor.<ref>News: Republic claims responsibility for rebel leader's death: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1371&tid=4</ref> After this, the Defiants fell silent for some time.

====Bleak Lands War====
In November YC109, several mysterious attacks in the Bleak Lands occurred, leading many to question the safety of the region.<ref>News: Outlook grim for The Bleak Lands: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1647&tid=4</ref> An attack at a slave breeding facility led to the disappearance of all the slaves housed there. The attack was well coordinated and professionally done, leading many to wonder who was behind it.<ref>News: Entire Colony of Minmatar Slaves Goes Missing: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1653&tid=4</ref> A number of other slave installations were attacked, while the Court Chamberlain and Imperial Navy appeared to turn a blind eye to the troubles.<ref>News: Imperial Court Remains Silent about Bleak Land Troubles: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1669&tid=4</ref>

However, shortly after, the Amarr [[7th Fleet]], under command of Admiral [[Vanazir Saracen]], was transferred to the Bleak Lands en masse. The fleet, nicknamed the Saracens after their leader, quickly reinforced the region and vowed to pacify the raiders.<ref>News: Amarr 7th Fleet Fortifies Bases in The Bleak Lands: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1684&tid=4</ref> Naval patrols quickly became more common, helping to put the minds of people at ease.<ref>News: Saracens Push Ahead With Fortification Program: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1690&tid=4</ref>

Shortly after the build up, a surprise attack on numerous 7th Fleet installations commenced, along with an ominous message broadcast across communications channels. The attacks occurred during a schedule downtime of local military networks, leaving the installations in chaos. As the 7th Fleet scrambled to contain the damage, they announced that the attacks were the work of the Defiants, who had regrouped following the assassination of their leader Karishal Muritor.<ref>News: Suprise Attack Catches 7th Fleet off Guard: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1691&tid=4</ref> The Defiants continued to strike across the region, managing to engage the 7th Fleet directly on numerous occasions and inflict considerable damage. The actions led to significant casualties on the part of the Defiants, however, <ref>News: Bleak Lands situation still unstable: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1703&tid=4</ref> The Defiants even managed to destroy a central defense cortex, seriously compromising the 7th Fleet's defense network.<ref>News: 7th Fleet Defense Network Compromised: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1704&tid=4</ref> The ferocity of the attacks appeared to leave the 7th Fleet on its heels, as it struggled to maintain control over the region.<ref>News: 7th Fleet Appear Blindsided by Defiants: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1705&tid=4</ref>

After several strings of losses, however, the 7th Fleet was able to score a major victory against the Defiants, when it utilized capsuleer assistance to swarm a Defiants cynosural field and pin down a Nidhoggur and Nomad. The fleet and its allies managed to destroy the capital ships, as well as several support vessels, with minimal losses of their own.<ref>News: 7th Fleet Scores Major Victory: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1741&tid=4</ref> Adding to the 7th Fleet's troubles, a ceremony was interrupted by the Blood Raiders, forcing the Fleet to divert resources to drive them away.<ref>News: Holder Anniversary Celebration Disrupted: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1789&tid=2</ref>

Following the destruction of the capital ships, the 7th Fleet launched massive strikes on the Defiants and claimed several victories. However, the Defiants were put down and launched a counteroffensive, managing to destroy eight installations in a single day.<ref>News: Defiants cripple key Amarr installations during massive counter offensive: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1867&tid=3</ref> The precision of the attacks led Admiral Saracen to launch an investigation, eventually coming to the conclusion that a local Holder had been assisting the Defiants with information and succor. The Holder was executed for his actions, while the admiral appointed his own nephew as the provisional overseer until a new Holder could be appointed.<ref>News: Amarr Holder executed for treason, Saracen appoints nephew as Provisional Holder: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1868&tid=2</ref>

The fighting continued unabated deep into YC110, with no seeming end in sight.<ref>News: War in the Bleaks Continues unabated: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1928&tid=3</ref> Minmatar capsuleers poured into the region to assist the Defiants, causing headaches for the 7th Fleet.<ref>News: Reinforcements in the Bleaks: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2035&tid=3</ref> The Empire once again accused the Republic of assisting the Defiants, claims the Republic vehemently denied.<ref>News: Amarr Delegation warns the Republic: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2039&tid=2</ref>

Just as the 7th Fleet seemed poised to finally wipe out the Defiants, Admiral Saracen was recalled to the Throne Worlds. Concerns had been raised about the Admiral's personal conduct in the region, as he took on many powers traditionally held by regional viceroys.<ref>News: Admiral Saracen recalled; 7th Fleet on standby: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2078&tid=2</ref> Soon after, Admiral Saracen was charged with treason by Chamberlain Karsoth and was detained at the Chamberlain's pleasure.<ref>News: Saracen accused of high treason, detained by Chamberlain Karsoth: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2082&tid=2</ref>

Soon after, the 7th Fleet was reassigned to Aridia, while the Defiants suddenly vanished from the area as well, bringing an end to the warfare in the Bleaks.<ref>News: 7th Fleet reassigned, Bleak Lands calm again: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2085&tid=2</ref>

===Succession Controversy===
As the regency of Court Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth entered its second year in YC109, many within the Empire began to grow restless with the lack of movement in the Succession Trials. Uriam Kador ignited a firestorm of controversy when he publicly criticized the delays. He also advocated physical combat between chosen Amarr champions as the method of selecting the Emperor.<ref>News: Heir speaks out on succession as debate continues: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1404&tid=4</ref> The Sarum Family's representatives agreed with Uriam that the Emperor should only be chosen based on the actions of the Amarr themselves, without outside involvement as in Doriam's election, but also vacillated on the Family's lack of an heir. Articio Kor-Azor, in response, suggested the heirs engage in physical combat themselves, a suggestion that would seem to give him an advantage for his relative youth.<ref>News: Succession debate rages on: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1409&tid=4</ref> Catiz Tash-Murkon reminded everyone that the Empire was forged by many outside of the True Amarr bloodline, while Yonis Ardishapur countered with his belief that only True Amarr be allowed to participate in the selection rituals.<ref>News: Remaining royal houses speak out on succession debate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1425&tid=4</ref>

Late in March YC110, several Theology Council Justices went missing without explanation. The three justices, [[Falek Grange]], Aulus Gord, and Victor Eliade, were members of a group wishing to reform the Succession Trials, replacing it with a rotating seat that would go to each Heir Family in turn. A reward was offered for information relating to their whereabouts.<ref>News: Several Theology Council Justices Declared Missing; Families Plea for Help: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1886&tid=4</ref> However, reports about the justices were often conflicting, leading to little progress in locating them.<ref>News: Conflicting reports come in regarding Theology Council disappearances: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1891&tid=2</ref>

Days later, however, Court Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth held a conference where he announced the justices were involved in an assassination attempt against him. He revealed that the three justices had been captured, had their clones eliminated, and were executed for their crimes. Chamberlain Karsoth then vowed to hold the Succession Trials when the Empire was ready for it.<ref>News: Text of Empire Address Delivered by Court Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth; Accused Council Members Executed: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1904&tid=4</ref>

Soon after, a capsuleer-led “prayer for the future” was misinterpreted by many Amarr Holders and high officials as a public plea to hold the Succession Trials. Many of the officials spoke out against the capsuleers attempting to involve themselves, especially so soon after the three justices had made an attempt on the Court Chamberlain's life.<ref>News: Imperial reactions on Prayer for the Future mixed: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1902&tid=2</ref>

===Signs of Trouble===
====Mysterious Destructions====
Unrelated to the war in the Bleak Lands, several Amarr trade ships were destroyed along the Minmatar border. The attackers were unidentified, except as flying Minmatar ships. Reports indicated the ships may have belonged to illegal slavers, though the Republic denied involvement with the attacks.<ref>News: Amarr Ships Destroyed, Republic Denies Responsibility: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2009&tid=3</ref> Several weeks later, similar attacks occurred within Republic borders, leading the Empire to contend that terrorists were acting with the implicit authorization of the Minmatar government.<ref>News: More Anonymous Attacks on Amarr in Heimatar: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2050&tid=3</ref>

====Starkmanir Discovery====
The cluster was shocked in June YC110, when the [[Sisters of EVE]] and [[Eifyr and Co.]] announced they had discovered a pristine population of Starkmanir slaves living inside the [[Ammatar Mandate]] in the system Jarizza. The slaves were discovered by accident, after the Sisters were called in to provide humanitarian aide during a viral outbreak.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: LARGE STARKMANIR SLAVE POPULATION DISCOVERED IN AMMATAR CONSULATE: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2075&tid=4</ref> Chamberlain Karsoth openly pledged to assist in the preservation of the Starkmanir, though how the population survived undetected for so many generations remained a mystery.<ref>News: CHAMBERLAIN KARSOTH PLEDGES HELP TO PRESERVE STARKMANIR; AMMATAR CONSULATE CLAIMS NO ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF LOST TRIBE: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2076&tid=4</ref>

==Elder Invasion==
On June 10th YC110, a mysterious Minmatar-[[Thukker]] Armada appeared in Yulai outside the CONCORD headquarters.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: Minmatar-Thukker Fleet Reappears in Yulai - Stargates Shut Down: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2104&tid=4</ref> Shortly after, the fleet opened fire on the CONCORD station<ref>News: CONCORD BUREAU STATION UNDER ATTACK: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2105&tid=4</ref>, quickly destroying and eliminating CONCORD's rapid response capability across the cluster.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: CONCORD BUREAU STATION DESTROYED - CONCORD DISABLED: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2106&tid=4</ref>

Soon after, a similar fleet invaded the Ammatar Mandate, running roughshod over unprepared [[Ammatar Fleet]] ships.<ref>News: REPORT: Minmatar-Thukker Armada Invades Ammatar Mandate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2107&tid=4</ref> A Ragnarok-class [[titans|Titan]] soon jumped into Jarizza and led an assault on the sixth planet, where Starkmanir slaves had been discovered weeks prior. The Ammatar Governor, [[Ana Utulf]], then appeared on broadcasts urging the Ammatar to defect to the Republic.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: Minmatar-Thukker Ragnarok Titan Jumps into Jarizza, Dropships Reportedly Landing on Halturzhan: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2108&tid=4</ref>

Moments later, a second armada appeared within the Amarr Empire itself, beginning in the Kor-Azor region. The Imperial Navy, already in disarray following the reassignment of the 7th Fleet, was unable to immediately respond, leaving the Kor-Azor Family fleet to attempt a futile defense of the region.<ref>News: REPORT: SECOND MINMATAR-THUKKER ARMADA INVADES AMARR EMPIRE: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2110&tid=4</ref> The armada crippled a Ministry of War station, taking down critical Imperial Navy communication networks across the region.<ref>News: Amarrian forces in disarray following Andrub attack: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2144&tid=2</ref> A third armada appeared in Domain and began to release Insorum over planets, causing the large slave populations to revolt against their masters. The Imperial Navy began to group in [[Sarum Prime]], where fighting had grown heaviest.<ref>News: REPORT: THIRD MINMATAR-THUKKER FLEET DETECTED IN DOMAIN REGION; FIERCE FIGHTING REPORTED OVER SARUM PRIME: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2111&tid=4</ref> Soon after, the Minmatar-Thukker armadas were confirmed as being under command of the Minmatar Elders, the legendary ancient leaders of the seven Minmatar tribes.<ref>News: REPORT: MINMATAR-THUKKER TASK FORCE ARE MINMATAR ELDERS: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2113&tid=4</ref>

After hours of fighting over Mekhios in Sarum Prime, the Imperial Navy suddenly withdrew, leading to speculation that the Navy was abandoning Domain to regroup in Kor-Azor.<ref>News: REPORT: IMPERIAL NAVY RETREATS OVER SARUM PRIME: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2121&tid=4</ref> However, minutes later, Jamyl Sarum, the presumed deceased Sarum Family Heir, was spotted over [[Mekhios]], piloting an Abaddon with an escort of twelve battleships.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: JAMYL SARUM SIGHTED OVER SARUM PRIME: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2122&tid=4</ref> Almost immediately, a massive explosion occurred over Mekhios, knocking out camera drones and disrupting communications from the field.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: MASSIVE EXPLOSION DETECTED OVER MEKHIOS: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2123&tid=4</ref> Once communication was restored, it was confirmed that the [[Elder Fleet]] over Mekhios had been somehow destroyed, though Jamyl Sarum's ships were nowhere to be seen.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: ELDER FLEET OVER MEKHIOS DESTROYED: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2124&tid=4</ref>

Once news of the destruction of the armada spread, the other two operating in Derelik and Kor-Azor immediately began withdrawing. The Imperial Navy gave pursuit, headed by Jamyl Sarum.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: IMPERIAL NAVY EMERGES IN KOR-AZOR REGION WITH JAMYL SARUM, ELDER FLEETS RETREATING: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2125&tid=4</ref> The Navy chased the Elder Fleet to the Bleak Lands, destroying countless ships along the way, when they were met by the remnants of the Defiants fleet. The Defiants brought their full force onto the field, including the stolen Hel, but they were shortly overwhelmed by the Amarr Navy.<ref>News: Defiant holding action buys critical time: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2150&tid=2</ref> Their action gave the retreating Elders critical time to reach the Republic border, where Jamyl halted her pursuit.<ref name=halts>News: REPORT: SARUM HALTS AT MINMATAR BORDER, CHAMBERLAIN KARSOTH DISAPPEARS: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2127&tid=4</ref>

As CONCORD restored its rapid response capability, all space-based fighting came to a sudden halt.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: CONCORD RESTORES COUNTERTHREAT CAPABILITY, ISSUES GENERAL WARNING TO CEASE HOSTILITIES: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2126&tid=4</ref> With the Elder Fleet routed, those slaves who had been exposed to Insorum but not evacuated in time were recaptured or executed by resurgent Amarr forces.<ref>News: Nowhere to run: Remaining slaves reclaimed or executed by redoubled Amarrian Forces: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2176&tid=2</ref>

==Empire at War==
Soon after the fighting had come to a halt, representatives of all four empires met with CONCORD to sign into being the [[CONCORD Emergency Militia War Powers Act]], authorizing the formation of capsuleer militias to engage in warfare on behalf of the empires. The Amarr Empire officially declared war on the Minmatar Republic for their role in harboring the Elders and created the [[24th Imperial Crusade]] to act as the capsuleer auxilliary on their behalf.<ref>News: BREAKING NEWS: CONCORD ANNOUNCES AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY MILITIA WAR POWERS ACT: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2170&tid=4</ref> The Crusade began its mission by securing the Bleak Lands. <ref>News: Securing The Bleak Lands - A Beginning: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2189&tid=8</ref>

Early results were poor, however, as the Crusade was pushed out of the Bleak Lands, prompting the Theology Council to issue a recall of valuable artifacts.<ref>News: Theology Council issues Recall of Valuable Artifacts: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2250&tid=8 </ref> The tide began to turn after Crusade command issued a priority task for the capsuleers; recapturing Huola so they could extricate a downed Ammatar scientist who was fleeing from the Republic.<ref>News: Ammatar Scientist downed in Huola system: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2268&tid=8</ref> After several days of fighting, the system was reclaimed<ref>News: Huola recaptured, Search party deployed: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2282&tid=8</ref> and the scientist rescued.<ref>News: Ammatar scientist safely extracted from Huola: http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2285&tid=8</ref>

When an Ardishapur-sponsored archeological dig uncovered the remains of an Amarr saint in the [[Tribal Liberation Force]]-held system of Kourmonen, Yonis Ardishapur requested the Crusade capture and hold the system.<ref name=anam1>News: CALL TO ARMS: Yonis Ardishapur calls for Kourmonen to be retaken: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2480&tid=8</ref>

Several months later, Uriam Kador attempted to call on the Crusade in a similar way, requesting they take control of Aset to recover an ancient artifact of strategic value to the Empire.<ref>News: CALL TO ARMS: Uriam Kador issues call to take Aset: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2510&tid=8</ref> However, the call faltered following Kador's Folly.

Regardless, the Crusade managed to reclaim the entirety of the Bleak Lands by the 13th of November.<ref>News: The Bleak Lands back under Amarr control: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2539&tid=2</ref>

The Crusade was then sponsored into the 6th Alliance Tournament by [[Merimeth Sarum]], the nephew of Jamyl and her chosen heir.<ref>News: 24th Imperial Crusade to have tournament team sponsored by Merimeth Sarum: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2628&tid=8</ref> The team acquitted itself well, but was eliminated in the preliminaries.

==Return and Coronation of Jamyl Sarum==
Jamyl Sarum's unexpected return sent a shockwave throughout the Empire. Nobles and commoners alike reacted with a confused mix of elation and fear, as Jamyl's presence seemed to indicate she had either violated the Shathol'Syn ritual or the doctrine of Sacred Flesh.<ref>News: Return of Jamyl Sarum met with mixed reactions: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2172&tid=2</ref> Chamberlain Karsoth disappeared in the aftermath of the invasion, as the Ministry of Internal Order called for his capture.<ref name=halts/>

Catiz Tash-Murkon, Yonis Ardishapur, Uriam Kador, and a representative of the convalescing Aritcio Kor-Azor met with Jamyl Sarum in the Imperial Palace at [[Dam-Torsad]]. Though Yonis denounced her as a heretic, the other three recognized that she had proven the savior of the Empire. When Jamyl announced her intention to claim the throne, only Yonis spoke against it. The other three did not wish to risk turning the populace against them and were still loathe to engage in Succession Trials, despite their public discussions about it the year before.<ref>Novel: The Empyrean Age</ref>

Once again standing alone, Yonis had no choice but to capitulate. The other heirs selected him to announce their decision publicly, since, as the most religious of the group, his words carried the most weight in confirming Jamyl's legitimacy. In a public statement, he nominated Jamyl Sarum for the throne ahead of any other heir, bypassing the Succession Trials.<ref>News: Heirs back Sarum, highlight obstacles: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2181&tid=4</ref>

In order to carry forth the Imperial Succession, the heirs and Theology Council laid the choice for selecting an interim Court Chamberlain at the feet of Aritcio Kor-Azor.<ref>News: Kor-Azor to nominate new Chamberlain: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2204&tid=4</ref> Aritcio nominated Lord Hemirin, a former member of his father's imperial court, as the Chamberlain. Soon after accepting the posting, Chamberlain Hemirin officially petitioned the Theology Council to approve Jamyl Sarum's unusual nomination and bypass the trials.<ref>News: Chamberlain Hemirin seeks Theology Council approval to coronate Sarum: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2207&tid=4</ref>

After several days of deliberation, the Theology Council confirmed the nomination and named Jamyl Empress-elect.<ref>News: Theology Council confirms Sarum nomination: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2213&tid=4</ref> In confirming the nomination, it declared that Jamyl had violated neither Shathol'Syn nor Sacred Flesh, instead insisting that she had returned by “divine intervention” to lead the Empire out of its time of darkness. While some questioned the legitimacy of Jamyl and the Theology Council's claims, the populace at large accepted the words at face value.

The coronation was planned for September 26th, but was forced to be postponed. The reasoning behind it was unknown, but a series of ill omens and the possibility of an assassination attempt were both rumored as the cause.<ref>News: Coronation delayed: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2383&tid=4</ref>

The coronation was successfully held on October 3rd. Jamyl was escorted to Amarr Prime by a large contingent of the Amarr Navy, including numerous Avatar-class titans. She traveled to the St. Kuria the Prophet Cathedral, where she was crowned Empress Jamyl I by acting Court Chamberlain Hemirin. In a powerful speech, she declared the return of the Reclaiming and called on those of the faith to stand loyally by her side to help the Empire recover from “the excesses of a misguided path.” She finally vowed to return what others gave to the Empire, seemingly a pointed statement toward the Heirs.<ref>News: Coronation of Empress Jamyl Launches New Era for the Amarr Empire: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2393&tid=4</ref>

Among her first acts as Empress were to name her nephew, Merimeth Sarum, the new Sarum Family Heir and appoint Pomik Haromi, the Sarum House Steward, as the new Court Chamberlain.<ref>News: Empress Jamyl I begins reign: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2394&tid=4</ref>

===Tash-Murkon Ascendency===
Amidst the cluster-wide turmoil, the Tash-Murkon region was alone in seeing its fortunes rise. While Domain and the Kor-Azor region suffered heavy damage in the Elder invasion, the Tash-Murkon region was left alone. Catiz Tash-Murkon, the royal heir, levied the stability in her region to attract investments and businesses, providing an economic upswing despite the instability in other markets.<ref>News: Tash-Murkon economy soars in the midst of cluster-wide turmoil: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2289&tid=8</ref>

The Tash-Murkon fleet won praise when it managed to save a Khanid convoy from Minmatar terrorists as they passed through a lightly-defended Ardishapur system.<ref>News: Khanid Convoy Rescued By Tash-Murkon Patrol: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2435&tid=8</ref> Yonis Ardishapur thanked the patrol for saving the Khanid, though he criticized the Tash-Murkon fleet for not being more forthcoming with their flight plans.<ref>News: Ardishapur Family issues thanks to Tash-Murkon intervention: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2461&tid=2</ref> The Kingdom, however, honored the members of the rescue fleet by presenting them with medals. The action drew the two regions closer in friendship.<ref>News: Tash-Murkon Navy Officers Honored By Khanid Kingdom: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2484&tid=2</ref>

Meanwhile, Catiz met with members of the Theology Council and toured numerous holy sites with ranking justices. Speculation rose that Catiz wished to petition the Theology Council to elevate Artrus Arkkon, a venerated religious advisor of the founders of the Tash-Murkon Family, to sainthood.<ref>News: Tash-Murkon Family Meets With Theology Council: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2453&tid=2</ref>

Following this meeting, Catiz traveled to meet with the Kador Family personally, the first such meeting since the death of Doriam II.<ref>News: Catiz Tash-Murkon moves forward visit to Kador Prime: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2501&tid=2</ref> However, following Uriam Kador's disastrous invasion of the Gallente Federation region of Solitude, Catiz cut her visit short and returned to Tash-Murkon Prime under heavy security. Fearing possible retaliation from the Federation, she placed her own family's fleet on high alert.<ref>News: Tash-Murkon State Visit Cut Short, Naval Forces Placed On Alert: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2536&tid=2</ref>

Soon after, Catiz met with a delegation from another tech company, Khanid Innovations.<ref>News: Tash-Murkon Family Receives Khanid Innovation Delegation: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2563&tid=2</ref> Following this, the Caldari State sent a trade mission to both the Kingdom and Tash-Murkon, financially tying the three even closer together.<ref>News: Caldari Trade Mission Visits Khanid Kingdom, Meets With Tash-Murkon: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2609&tid=6</ref>

====Carthum Struggles====
Despite posting gains in the Tash-Murkon region, the [[Carthum Conglomerate]] posted an overall dip in profits throughout the Empire. The losses were blamed on the spreading war with the Minmatar Republic.<ref>News: Carthum Suffers Drop On Below Average Earnings: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2424&tid=2</ref> In order to shore up its finances, the Conglomerate sought outside investors in the company. It specifically met with Caldari Funds Unlimited and the Tash-Murkon Family, though it made no official moves.<ref>News: Carthum Seeking Investors To Shore Up Finances, Says Report: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2486&tid=2</ref>

Eventually, the Tash-Murkon Family purchased a major stake in the company after other apparent opportunities fell through.<ref name=carthum>News: Tash-Murkon Family Assumes Minority Stake in Carthum Conglomerate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2561&tid=2</ref>

====Caldari-Amarr Economic Stimulus Agreement====
On unusually short notice, Catiz requested and was granted an audience with high ranking officials in the [[Imperial Chancellor|Imperial Chancellery]]. The meeting was reportedly to discuss a matter of great financial interest to the Empire.<ref>News: Tash-Murkon Delegation Visits Imperial Palace: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2639&tid=2</ref> The result was the creation of the Caldari-Amarr Economic Stimulus Agreement, a massive investment package sending trillions of ISK to the State. The agreement had been mostly brokered by Catiz herself as a method of strengthening ties with the State and assisting the Caldari in recovering from the previous year's economic downturn.<ref>News: Amarr Empress Announces Massive Investment Package for Caldari State: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2660&tid=8</ref>

===Ardishapur Ascendency===
====Kourmonen Campaign====
Soon after the beginning of the war, an archeological team sponsored by the Ardishapur Family managed to escape from the war-torn Bleak Lands with news of a potentially important discovery.<ref>News: Archaeological team returns home unscathed but shaken: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2467&tid=2</ref> They presented their findings to Hedion University, proclaiming the discovery of the resting place of St. Aman, an early saint who had laid the foundation for many Amarr religious principles. However, the site was within the Kourmonen system, which at the time was occupied by the Tribal Liberation Force, preventing their recovery.<ref>News: Archaeological dig presents findings at Hedion University: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2477&tid=8</ref> In response, Yonis called for the Crusade to retake the system so the remains could be excavated and safely transported to safety.<ref name=anam1/>

The call was successful, leading the Crusade to fully recapture the Bleak Lands.<ref>News: The Bleak Lands back under Amarr control: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2539&tid=2</ref> The bones of St. Aman were then safely transported to Dabka within the Ardishapur realm, where they were to be interred inside a cathedral specially constructed as part of the Ardishapur Public Works Program.<ref>News: Bones of St. Aman transported to Dakba: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2549&tid=2</ref> To reward the pilots who had fought to recover the bones, Yonis personally issue medals of commendation to those who had been most involved in capturing Kourmonen.<ref>News: Ardishapur Family announces Kourmonen Campaign Medal: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2585&tid=2</ref>

====Public Works Program====
In response to Jamyl Sarum's coronation speech, Yonis Ardishapur announced that he would begin a massive public works program within his domains. He planned to invest massive amounts of ISK in the construction of hundreds of schools, churches, and monuments.<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur announces public works: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2439&tid=2</ref> Initial signs were strong, as millions were employed to assist the slave labor in the construction effort.

However, not everything went smoothly with the heir. One of his choices to head up a new school was Derak Tanar, an extremely conservative theologian who had been an outspoken critic of the Tash-Murkon Family and others of not-pure True Amarr blood. Three years prior, he had given a lecture advocating the revocation of all titles and freedoms from non-True Amarr citizens within the Empire. Yonis brushed off the criticism, responding that he had selected Tanar based solely on his administrative skills rather than his social views.<ref>News: Ardishapur school chancellor appointee draws criticism: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2582&tid=2</ref>

Even with this minor blemish, Ardishapur's public works program had improved conditions in his domains by leaps and bounds.

====Ammatar Vassalage====
Showing the first positive application of her promise to return what was given, Empress Jamyl I granted the leaderless Ammatar Mandate to the Ardishapur Family to govern. While the Mandate had long been overseen by an Amarr governor, the most recent had been of Ammatar birth and defected following the Elder Invasion, leaving the Mandate in a state of disarray.<ref>News: Empress Jamyl places Ammatar Mandate under Ardishapur vassalage: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2587&tid=4</ref>

As part of his takeover, Ardishapur began appointing lesser Holders and nobles to positions in the Mandate. As the Holders were unlanded or held lesser station, the moves did not seriously impact the stability of his core domain.<ref>News: Ardishapur begins initial moves to take control of Ammatar Mandate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2601&tid=8</ref>

===Kor-Azor Ascendency===
====Aritcio's Transformation====
Aritcio Kor-Azor's encounter with Brother Joshua left him a changed man, epitomized when he announced a day of amnesty within his domains. He publicly pardoned numerous criminals who had been convicted of non-violent or minorly blasphemous crimes.<ref>News: Aritcio Kor-Azor Announces Day of Amnesty: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2456&tid=8</ref>

Following that, he began to travel throughout his domain, investigating cases of hardship and injustice among the common people. On occasion, he intervened directly in planetary politics, taking sometimes drastic measures to ensure that his subjects would live in peace and prosperity. His closest advisors came to greatly respect him for his convictions.<ref>Chronicle: The Part Where I Play the Devil: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=27-10-08</ref>

Next, the suddenly popular heir announced an incentivized settlement plan for veterans of the Amarr armed forces who wished to settle in the Kor-Azor region. The package, which included low-interest loans and tax breaks, was aimed at bringing competent and respectable individuals to the less-developed areas of the Kor-Azor domain.<ref>News: Kor-Azor Institutes New Settlement Incentive Policy: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2575&tid=2</ref>

====Imperial Chancellor====
Aritcio's transformation was so complete, that Empress Jamyl I decided to appoint him to the post of Imperial Chancellor. The heir was extremely pleased to be chosen for the prestigious post.<ref>News: Empress Jamyl grants Aritcio Kor-Azor Imperial Chancellorship: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2595&tid=4</ref>

===Kador's Folly===
On November 7th, approximately 200 Amarr warships suddenly began passing through the Tash-Murkon region. The nature of the fleet was unknown, and the Tash-Murkon Family denied knowledge of its purpose, leading many to believe it was on a top-secret training exercise.<ref>News: Unannounced Military Training Exercise Detected in Tash-Murkon Region: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2517&tid=4</ref> The next day, the same fleet was spotted moving through Aridia, toward the Gallente Federation border.<ref>News: Imperial Fleet spotted in Aridia: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2526&tid=4</ref>

Later that day, the fleet shockingly crossed the border into Solitude<ref>News: BREAKING REPORT: AMARRIAN WARSHIPS CROSS FEDERATION BORDER IN SOLITUDE: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2527&tid=4</ref> under the orders of Uriam Kador.<ref>News: BREAKING REPORT: WARSHIPS REPORTEDLY ACTING ON ORDERS FROM AMARR HEIR URIAM KADOR: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2529&tid=4</ref> The fleet was soon confirmed to be unattached to the Imperial Navy, but rather the Kador Family Fleet, as it began to assault the Ratilose system inside Federation territory.<ref>News: REPORT: KADOR FLEET LAUNCHES INVASION OF GALLENTE FEDERATION IN SOLITUDE - HEAVY CASUALTIES REPORTED AS FIGHTING IS UNDERWAY: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2530&tid=4</ref> Heavy fighting broke out with casualties on both sides as the Imperial Navy denied knowledge of the Kador Fleet's purpose.<ref>News: IMPERIAL FLEET SPOKESPERSON: 'WE HAVE NOT SANCTIONED THIS ATTACK': http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2531&tid=4</ref>

The Kador forces soon became overwhelmed by the superior [[Federation Navy]], which outnumbered and outgunned them.<ref>News: REPORT: MASSIVE FEDERATION COUNTERATTACK UNDERWAY - KADOR FLEET ESTIMATED TO BE OUTNUMBERED 4:1, SUSTAINING MASSIVE LOSSES: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2532&tid=4</ref> The Federation jumped an Erebus-class titan into the system and unleashed its doomsday device on the unprepared Kador fleet, destroying the majority of the lighter ships and forcing the more well-armored vessels into full retreat. As the few survivors began fleeing to Aridia, the Federation Navy vowed to give chase and capture and destroy them<ref>News: FEDERATION NAVY GRAND ADMIRAL: 'THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED SAFE PASSAGE BACK': http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2534&tid=4</ref>

The attack, coming from an heir who had previously shown positive feelings toward the Federation, baffled experts on both sides.<ref>News: Federation Navy Crushes Kador Invasion: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2528&tid=4</ref> In response, Jamyl Sarum confiscated the remains of the Kador Family fleet, handing it over to the Ministry of War who integrated it into the 7th Fleet. Additionally, she placed Uriam under observance by the Ministry of Internal Order to ensure the Kador Family acted in accordance with Imperial law.<ref>News: Empress Jamyl reprimands Heir Kador, confiscates fleet: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2541&tid=4</ref>

A week later, Federation Navy ships crossed into the Amarr Empire through [[Aridia]].<ref>News: Breaking News: Gallente navy vessels seen entering Aridia: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2552&tid=4</ref> The Imperial Navy allowed the ships to travel unmolested, though they scrambled and followed the foreign fleet.<ref>News: Breaking News: Unauthorized Gallente presence confirmed in Amarr space: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2553&tid=4</ref> The Federation ships eventually made their way to Kador Prime, where they began assaulting several Kador stations. The Amarr Navy continued to remain passive, sitting on standby three systems away while private ships aligned with the Kador Family engaged the invaders.<ref>News: Breaking News: Reports of heavy fighting in Kador Prime: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2554&tid=4</ref> The intense fighting ended almost as soon as it began, with the Federation fleet withdrawing suddenly.<ref>News: Fighting in Kador Prime ceases: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2556&tid=4</ref>

It was eventually revealed that a traitorous admiral wanted for crimes against the Federation was being harbored by Uriam Kador. The strike was carried out to retrieve the admiral, a mission that was successful.<ref>News: President Foiritan announces capture of renegade Admiral: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2555&tid=4</ref> Considering the lack of retaliation by the Amarr Navy, it was widely assumed that Empress Jamyl I gave permission for the Federation actions.

The failed invasion seriously impacted Uriam and the Kador Family, as his relations with the other heirs became heavily strained as they attempted to distance themselves from him. His Family has yet to fully recover from the fallout.

===Karsoth's Capture and Execution===
Shortly after Dochuta Karsoth's disappearance, the Empress and investigators for the Theology Council discovered that the former Chamberlain had long been cavorting with the Blood Raiders. The Empress made mention of Karsoth's treachery in her coronation speech and subsequently vowed to have him brought to justice.

In late December YC110, the Khanid Kingdom began assaulting numerous Blood Raider targets within their borders. The scope of the attack was larger even than the Empire's ejection of the Cartel from the Bleak Lands, leading many to wonder at the purpose.<ref>News: Khanid forces mounting large-scale attacks against Blood Raider targets: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2634&tid=4</ref> Though the Kingdom insisted the attacks were simply an effort to stem the spread of heresy<ref>News: Royal Khanid Navy releases statement on Blood Raider attacks: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2636&tid=4</ref>, days after the offensive, the Empire announced that the Kingdom had captured Dochuta Karsoth and turned him over to Imperial authorities.<ref>News: Amarr Empire announces capture of former Chamberlain: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2641&tid=4</ref>

Karsoth was executed quietly by private order of Empress Jamyl I.<ref>Chronicle: Two Deaths: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2639&tid=2</ref>

==Jamyl's Emancipation Decree==
On December 25th, YC110, Empress Jamyl I shocked the cluster when she emancipated a large number of Minmatar slaves. Declaring that she had been instructed by God to release them as the cluster moved into a “new age of light and reason”. The decree extended to all slaves within the Empire who were of Minmatar heritage and were of ninth-generation or greater (counted from the most recently enslaved ancestor) or worked in scholarly fields. While exact numbers were hard to come by, experts anticipated between six and seven hundred million Minmatar were being freed.

Foreign experts disagreed about the impact the emancipation would have on the economic and manufacturing security of the Empire. While some feared the lost workforce and intelligentsia would be difficult to replace, others felt many of those high-generation slaves would be unlikely to leave the Empire.

Slaves across the Empire rejoiced at the news, especially among those areas with high numbers of high-generation slaves such as [[Torsad-Laur]].<ref>Chronicle: Chained to the Sky: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=25-12-08-b</ref> In some areas, slaves who were not covered by the emancipation decree engaged in minor rioting, but due to the empress's foresight, they were mostly contained.<ref>News: EMPRESS JAMYL I MAKES HISTORIC EMANCIPATION ANNOUNCEMENT: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2643&tid=4</ref>

The reaction around the cluster was mostly one of stunned approval. InterBus immediately offered to provide free transportation to any freed slave, despite the financial cost.<ref>News: Interbus to Offer Free Rides to Emancipated Slaves: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2644&tid=8</ref> The Caldari [[Caldari Providence Directorate|Provists]], fresh on the heels of receiving the CAESA aid, announced plans to provide job training who remained inside the Empire.<ref>News: Caldari Providence Directorate Offers Access to Training for Former Slaves: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2667&tid=6</ref> Within the Federation, opinions were split. While many were overjoyed at the freeing of so many, others worried that the emancipation would lead to an influx in refugees.<ref>News: Federation Population Divided Over Amarr Slave Releases: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2671&tid=5</ref>

[[Sanmatar]] [[Maleatu Shakor]], speaking at a ceremony to commemorate the first million slaves returning to the Republic, welcomed them home. At the same time, however, he warned that the emancipation could not be taken at face value, claiming it was simply another act of “the treachery we have come to expect from the Amarr.” He continued to condemn the Empire for the billions of slaves still kept in servitude.<ref>News: Sanmatar Shakor Warns of 'Amarr Treachery;' Welcomes Former Slaves: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2696&tid=3</ref>

Inside the Empire, reactions were much more sharply divided. While the majority of Holders complied with Jamyl's decree, certain groups did not. The main agitators were Holders from outlying regions, particularly in Aridia and Genesis. These Holders believed [[Scriptures|Scripture]] prohibited the empress from making such a decree and appealed to both the Theology Council and Speakers of Truth for intervention. Chancellor Kor-Azor pledged to ensure the decree was carried out, activating the Kor-Azor fleet to enforce the mandate.<ref>News: Outlying Systems See Some Holders Refuse to Release Slaves: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2650&tid=2</ref> The Theology Council condemned the Holders, who came to be known as Refusards, while the Speakers declined to get involved. Several of the Aridia Holders continued to be defiant.<ref>News: Theology Council Reprimands 'Refusard' Holders; Speakers Decline to Intervene: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2652&tid=2</ref> With no choice but to utilize force, Chancellor Kor-Azor ordered his family fleet to directly engage the Refusards, ultimately freeing roughly fifteen million qualified slaves.<ref>News: Enforcement Fleet Crushes Remaining 'Refusard' Holders; Qualifying Slaves Released: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2654&tid=2</ref>

Not all slavers were as overt in their attempts to defy the edict, however. Ardash Korta, an Ardishapur vassal, attempted to alter records to keep nearly one hundred thousand slaves. His fraud was detected by the Ministry of Internal Order and Korta was stripped of all ranks and titles and enslaved for his behavior.<ref>News: Adash Korta convicted of defying an Imperial Edict by altering records: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2649&tid=2</ref>

The fates of the emancipated slaves were various. Many simply remained in the Empire, enjoying their new found freedom as citizens. Others abandoned the religious teachings and Amarr ways in favor of immigrating to the Republic and attempting to reintegrate into tribal customs.

===Salvation Crusade===
Unlike many other freed slaves, a cleric named Abel Jarek made public plans to begin a “Salvation Crusade” to the Republic. Jarek, a former slave who served as a cleric for the Amarr faith, had served under the Sarum Family for decades, and called for righteous Minmatar to join him on his quest. In all, 214 former slaves joined Jarek on his mission.<ref>News: Minmatar Preacher Begins 'Salvation Crusade' in Amarr: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2740&tid=8</ref> After making a circuit of the Throne Worlds to gather additional followers, Jarek made plans to cross into the Republic through the Bleak Lands despite the danger.<ref>News: Jarek's 'Salvation Crusade' to Cross into Minmatar Space: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2741&tid=2</ref>

When the transport crossed into the low-security border systems in Heimatar, hostile Minmatar ships interdicted them and attempted to force them to return to the Empire. However, crisis was averted when mercenaries hired by Jarek descended upon the scene and forced the attackers off.<ref>News: Salvation Crusaders Encounter Hostile Ships in Heimatar; Firefight Averted by Mercenaries: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2743&tid=3</ref> The group then safely made it to Pator, where they established a makeshift camp inside a refugee zone. As the crusaders exploited Republic law granting citizenship to any former Minmatar slaves, the group was allowed to settle without official reprisal.<ref>News: Salvation Crusaders Arrive in Pator; Camp Established in Refugee Zone: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2745&tid=3</ref>

Despite their legal rights, many other refugees were unhappy with the presence of the proselytizing crusaders. Tensions eventually boiled over as their compound was stormed by rioters who burned down the recently completed Amarr chapel. Dozens were injured, though no deaths were reported. Despite the attack, Jarek vowed to continue his work.<ref>News: Rioters Storm 'Salvation Crusade' Camp on Matar; Chapel Burned to Ground: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2747&tid=3</ref>

Even with the setback, the crusade managed to gain some converts. Rather than rebuild the chapel, Jarek believed the attack was a sign from God, and began preaching in the open air.<ref>News: Abel Jarek Admits 'Sin of Pride' as Salvation Crusade Gains Converts: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2918&tid=3</ref> Eventually, however, mounting pressure caused the crusade to move out of the refugee camps into a sparsely inhabited and remote Tronhadar valley on Matar. Jarek refused to refer to the move as a defeat, stating plans to continue sending missionaries into the camps.<ref>News: Abel Jarek Heads for the Hills, Seeks a 'Community of Believers': http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2923&tid=9</ref>

The withdrawal did not prove sufficient, however, as Jarek was murdered by unknown attackers. The Republic promised a swift and thorough investigation, but anonymous law enforcement sources claimed it would be unlikely the perpetrators would ever be identified. The Salvation Crusade began to become less obtrusive as a result.<ref>News: Minmatar Converts Deeply Concerned by Jarek Killing, Political Rights Demanded: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3256&tid=3</ref>

==Further Developments==
===Ducia Foundry===
Following the CAESA investment package from the Empire to the State, the Amarr mining corporation [[Ducia Foundry]] was able to secure a large loan from the [[State and Region Bank]] to allow it to expand its operations within the State. Despite the benefits of the loan to Ducia, many Amarr were unhappy that the money being given to the State was essentially being loaned back to the Amarr to make a profit. The Foundry's competitors in the State were similarly displeased, believing the funds should have went to Caldari corporations.<ref>News: Ducia Foundry Secures State and Region Bank Financing: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2735&tid=6</ref>

At the end of December, [[Year YC111|YC111]], a Deep Core Mining team became trapped in an asteroid after a cave-in. Ducia Foundry, possessing several teams experienced in extracting trapped miners, offered their assistance in the matter. However, because the primary team was composed of slaves, which are illegal in the Caldari State, DCM was forced to turn their offer down.<ref>News: Deep Core Mining 'Reluctant to Commit Rescue Team, Ducia Foundry Offers Assistance: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3534&tid=6</ref> CDB Corporation, the owners of Deep Core Mining, came under intense scrutiny for their seeming inaction, with many outsiders pressuring them to organize some sort of rescue attempt.<ref>News: CBD Corporation Under Pressure to Organize Legal Mine Rescue Operation: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3535&tid=11</ref> The situation caused intense debate within the State over the regulations that prevented the slave team from assisting.<ref>News: Debate Over Use of Slaves in Caldari Mine Rescue Continues: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3537&tid=11</ref> Eventually, a compromise was offered by Holder Ashzar Freimala, who proposed to purchase and free the slaves after the operation was carried out. However, this was initially refused, as the rescuers would still be slaves at the time of their entry into Caldari space.<ref>News: Compromise over Slave Rescue Team Offered by Amarr Holder:
http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3539&tid=11</ref>

With the trapped miners running out of oxygen, the Ducia Foundry team snuck into Caldari space and performed the rescue operation. The survivors were safely extracted in secrecy, with CDB, Deep Core Mining, and Ducia Foundry being tight-lipped on the disposition of the slaves involved in the team.<ref>News: Last Minute Annaro Mine Rescue Operation Successful, Survivors Recovered:
http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3541&tid=11</ref>

===Transcranial Microcontrollers Controversy===
In July YC111, a Holder in the Tash-Murkon region accused his neighbor of heresy for utilizing transcranial microcontrollers to control his slave population. The small chips, which were implanted in the brain stems of slaves, kept them docile by convincing the slaves they were not actually enslaved. The Holder claimed this violated Scriptures by preventing slaves from learning from their enslavement.<ref>News: Tash-Murkon Holder charges neighbor with heresy for employing Transcranial Microcontrollers: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3200&tid=2</ref> The charges spread a debate throughout the Empire, with many more conservative Holders objecting to their usage, with more liberal groups proposing the chips were the wave of the future.<ref>News: Opinions on Transcranial Microcontrollers sharply divided in Empire: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3203&tid=2</ref> Eventually, numerous Holders banned their usage.<ref>News: Numerous Holders ban usage of Transcranial Microcontrollers: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3205&tid=2</ref> Despite requests, the Theology Council refused to hear any cases regarding the controllers and instead issued a statement neither approving nor condemning them.<ref>News: Theology Council declines to hear Transcranial Microcontroller debate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3207&tid=2</ref>

Eventually, the Holder who had first brought the issue to light decided to move to the Ammatar Mandate and pledged his loyalty to Yonis Ardishapur.<ref>News: Tash-Murkon Holder to move to Ammatar Mandate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3211&tid=2</ref>

==Khanid Reconciliation==
On May 26th, YC111, the Khanid Royal 1st Fleet, the personal escorts of King [[Khanid II]], crossed into Imperial space. The fleet was immediately met by ships from the Amarr Navy, which took up escort positions.<ref>News: Khanid 1st Fleet crosses Imperial border, meets Amarr Navy: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3072&tid=4</ref> The group traveled to Tash-Murkon Prime, where Khanid II met personally with Catiz Tash-Murkon. They revealed that the meeting was planned and that it was the beginning of a “new era for the Amarr Empire.”<ref>News: King Khanid II arrives in Tash-Murkon Prime, met by Catiz Tash-Murkon: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3075&tid=8</ref> The two held closed-door meetings for several days, before the king departed for Amarr Prime<ref>News: King Khanid II departs Tash-Murkon Prime, arrives in Amarr: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3076&tid=4</ref> where he was met personally by Empress Jamyl I. The meeting was the first between the two heads of state and the first time Khanid II had set foot on Amarr Prime since his rebellion.<ref>News: Empress Jamyl I meets with King Khanid II: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3079&tid=8</ref>

After several days of meetings between the empress and king, the five heirs were called to a full Privy Council meeting.<ref>News: Royal Heirs called to Amarr Prime; Privy Council to hold emergency session: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3081&tid=8</ref> This meeting also extended over several days, interrupted only by the sudden departure of Yonis Ardishapur, who left his nephew Arim behind to act in his stead.<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur departs Privy Council meeting: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3083&tid=8</ref>

On June 7th, Jamyl I made yet another historic announcement, officially granting the Khanid Kingdom a full seat on the Privy Council. Given partially in return for the Kingdom's assistance in capturing Dochuta Karsoth, the Kingdom in turn agreed to acknowledge Jamyl I as the empress of all Amarr. The Kingdom remained independent, but entered into a mutual defense pact with the Empire.<ref>News: Khanid Kingdom granted Privy Council seat: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3085&tid=8</ref>

==Anoikis==
===Seyllin Disaster===
The Amarr Empire was spared from the destruction caused by the simultaneous stellar catastrophes that struck New Eden on March 10, YC111.<ref>Chronicle: World on Fire: http://community.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=11-03-09</ref> One of the many Amarr cults believed the disaster which struck [[Seyllin]] to be divine judgment.<ref>News: Amarrian Movement Releases Statement: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2849&tid=4</ref> In response to the horror, Imperial Chancellor Aritcio Kor-Azor offered the Empire's assistance and aid in recovery, though by the time the news reached the Federation, it was too late for the Empire to provide immediate assistance.<ref>News: Amarr Empire Offers Aid: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2860&tid=4</ref>

===Wormholes Discovered===
Once the initial smoke had cleared from the Seyllin disaster, CONCORD announced that hundreds, if not more, of wormholes had begun forming throughout New Eden. The wormholes were structurally sound enough to traverse, though CONCORD was unaware of where the led and could not guarantee the safety of any who entered them.<ref>News: CONCORD Confirms "Topological Defects" are Wormholes, Imposes "Unenforceable Travel Ban" From Portals in Regulated Space: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2886&tid=4</ref>

Early explorers of the wormholes produced some vivid images, including some that caused Sani Sabik adherents within the Empire to emerge in a worshipful stupor. When encountered, the Empire arrested these heretics as per Imperial doctrine.<ref>News: Sani Sabik Cults React Strangely to Newly Discovered Crimson Nebula: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2901&tid=8</ref>

The Amarr Navy planned to launch exploratory expeditions into the wormholes and reactivated the defunct [[51st Exploration Corps]] to lead the way.<ref>News: Amarr Navy Forming Expeditionary Fleet: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=2904&tid=8</ref> However, after encountering the Sleeper drones, the Navy decided to pull out. It decided the [[Sleepers]] posed little threat to the Empire, but urged capsuleers to continue exploring wormhole space.</ref>News: Imperial Navy "cautiously withdraws" from wormhole space, urges loyalist exploration: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3022&tid=2</ref>

==Fear and Calm==
===Terrorist Assault===
On the morning of March 25, [[Year YC112|YC112]], a Ministry of War station in Pashanai was devastated by an explosion that tore through several decks.<ref>News: BREAKING: Ministry of War office in Pashanai rocked by massive blast: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3764&tid=4</ref> In response, the Amarr Navy redeployed along the Republic border.<ref>News: BREAKING: Explosion cause unclear, Amarr Navy redeployment: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3780&tid=4</ref> While the cause of the explosion was initially unclear, the Empire was shaken when it was revealed that the head of the Theology Council, [[Mervan Moritok]], had been onboard the station during the explosion and was missing.<ref>News: BREAKING: Theology Council Head potentially among Pashanai dead: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3765&tid=4</ref> Shortly after slave teams moved in to begin clearing pathways<ref>News: Slave rescue corps first responders: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3781&tid=4</ref>, Moritok's body was recovered and he was confirmed as among the 6000 estimated dead.<ref>News: BREAKING: Mervan Moritok confirmed casualty: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3766&tid=4</ref>

Yonis Ardishapur issued a public message of comfort and sent his personal fleet to assist with the relief effort.<ref>News: Yonis Ardishapur addresses badly shaken Empire, sends personal fleet to assist with relief efforts: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3767&tid=4</ref> Soon after, the terrorist organization the Bloody Hands of Matar claimed responsibility for the attack.<ref>News: BREAKING: Bloody Hands of Matar claims responsibility for Pashanai explosion: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3768&tid=4</ref>

In a shocking turn, it was revealed that Empress Jamyl I was meant to be on the station meeting with Mervan Moritok during the explosion, but had canceled the meeting at the last minute.<ref>News: Jamyl Sarum meant to have been on Pashanai station at time of explosion, cancelled briefly before incident: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3769&tid=4</ref> Some believed that the Empress had been the actual target of the attack.

===Ardishapur Speaking Tour===
Following his successful reinvigoration of the Ammatar Mandate and his strong actions following the Pashanai bombing, Yonis Ardishapur announced that he would begin a speaking tour across the Empire. The tour, originally intended to cover thirty engagements, had no admission fee and offered the chance for many commoners to get their first public glimpse of an heir.<ref>News: Ardishapur to begin empire-wide speaking tour: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3825&tid=4</ref> The first event was held in Dam-Torsad in front of an audience of roughly 1000. During the hour-long speech, Yonis spoke of his views on religion, the Empire, and the role of all peoples in its future. Subsequent engagements rapidly gained in popularity, with many being turned away for lack of space. The positive reception encouraged Yonis to announce a second round of dates to be held at larger venues.<ref>News: Initial Ardishapur speaking engagements ''doing well'': http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3827&tid=2</ref>

While touring through his own domains, Ardishapur held public court for his subjects. Normally reserved for the airing of Holder grievances, Yonis allowed all segments of society to bring forth issues for him to offer judgment upon.<ref>News: Ardishapur holding public court during engagements in own domains: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3828&tid=2</ref> As his speaking tour grew to new heights, it seemed the heir was heading for trouble when rumors leaked that he also began holding the courts in systems not under his jurisdiction. The Heir downplayed the incident, saying he merely offered suggestions to resolve a feud.<ref>News: Ardishapur refutes claims he has overstepped bounds of power: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3829&tid=2</ref>

The tour led to a massive surge in popularity for the Heir. Supports began to organize and made calls for him to be granted some additional measure of authority within the Empire, particularly some form of judicial oversight given the success of his open courts. Yonis diplomatically reminded his supporters that only the Empress herself had the power to make any such decision about his place in the Empire.<ref>News: Calls rise for Ardishapur to be given more authority: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3830&tid=2</ref>

===Jamyl's Symphony===
A renowned Amarr composer, Khitian Maritak, composed a choral for Empress Jamyl I titled “Sarum Symphony” and announced plans to hold it in the Grand Nave of the Basilica of Saint Nhyron on Mekhios. The choice of venue led to mild criticism, as Saint Nhyron was known to have been an opponent of the Sarum Family. The composer downplayed the connection, however, claiming she selected the venue for its acoustic properties.<ref>News: Honored Composer to Commemorate Empress: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3968&tid=2</ref>

The Empress attended the performance, which was described as “breathtaking” by attendees. While there were concerns the event would be marred by security concerns, the event went off without a hitch.<ref>News: Sarum Symphony a glorious triumph: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=4052&tid=8</ref>

==Sansha Incursions==
[[Sansha's Nation]] unexpectedly sprung back to life in May YC112. Ships belonging to the Nation began raiding systems across the cluster, entering through unstable wormholes, abducting citizens from inhabited planets, and then retreating through the wormholes. In the first few days, the Nation hit three Amarr systems; Ashab, Niarja, and Kamela and succeeded in abducting 150,000 people before being driven off by capsuleers. The Amarr Navy commander in Kamela ordered those assisting him to turn on the Republic Fleet ships who had been aiding in defense of the system once the Sansha had been driven off.<ref>News: Sansha Invasion Underway: http://community.eveonline.com/feed/rdfnewsarchive.asp?y=2010&m=05</ref> It also invaded Penirgman, though without utilizing dropships, leading many to believe it was merely a feint intended to draw off defense from other areas.<ref>News: Sansha Incursions on the Increase: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3889&tid=7</ref>

Following the discovery of a Sansha wormhole leading to Jove space, the Imperial Navy went on high alert, mobilizing its entire Domain fleet as well as coordinating with the four remaining Heir Family fleets. The Empire also sent an emergency delegation to CONCORD to meet about the situation.<ref>News: Imperial Fleets On High Alert Following Evidence Of Sansha Capital Fleet in Jove Space: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3965&tid=8</ref>

As the attacks continued, the Empire began to lose track of the names of those who had been abducted.<ref>News: Lists of Sansha Abductees Increasingly Inaccurate: http://community.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=3992&tid=6</ref>

==See Also==
*[[Amarr Empire]]
*[[Pre-Space Flight Era of the Amarr Empire]]
*[[Unchallenged Era of the Amarr Empire]]
*[[Transitional Era of the Amarr Empire]]
*[[Chained to the Sky (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Chained to the Sky]]
*[[Heideran Gets the Aidonis (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Heideran gets the Aidonis]]
*[[Kiss of the Soul (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Kiss of the Soul]]
*[[The Part Where I Play the Devil (Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Part Where I Play the Devil]]
*[[The Speaker of Truths (Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Speaker of Truths]]
*[[The Speakers of Truth (Chronicle)|Chronicle: The Speakers of Truth]]
*[[Two Deaths (Chronicle)|Chronicle: Two Deaths]]
*[[World On Fire (Chronicle)|Chronicle: World On Fire]]

==Reference==
{{reflist}}

Arek'Jaalan: Sleeper History

2016-03-02T17:59:17Z

Havohej:

[[Category:Arek’Jaalan]][[Category:Events]][[Category:History]][[Category:Sleeper]]
{{note|This Evelopedia article relates to ongoing CCP Live Events. To learn more, visit [[EVE Events|this]] page.}}
{{IC}}

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||ticker= SH
|projectleads= [[Uraniae Fehrnah (Character)]]
|archivists= Unknown
|levelofactivity= Active
|publicchannel= AJ: SH
|othersites= None
|researchers = [[Cicaedis Pritchard]], Kivvic, [[Mark726|Mark726]]
|contributors = [[Hilen Tukoss]], [[Rhavas_(Character)|Rhavas]]
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{{ArekJDirectory}}
=Overview=

The primary aim of the Sleeper History division is to delve into the mysteries surrounding the Sleeper civilization from a historical and cultural perspective. Ideally the division will over time be able to not only accurately date artifacts, records, and structures of Sleeper origin, but also provide our sister divisions with the cultural framework to understand both when something of historical significance occurred within Sleeper society, but also why, and how it further shaped future events within the culture.

=Proposed Division Projects=

-Dating of Artifacts, Records, and Structures

-Plotting of a Historically Accurate Time line of Events

-Cultural Significance of Technical Achievements

-Structure of Sleeper Society

Projects and Project Teams are flexible and serve to provide incoming researchers with a brief overview of the Division-wide lines of inquiry as well as an internal means of organizing data prior to publication to the Arek'Jalaan Project community. It is more than likely that all Sleeper History Division researchers will contribute to all project teams at one point or another.

==Project Chrono==

Project Chrono's goal is simple in theory but vast in scope. This Project will be responsible for the technical analysis of Sleeper artifacts, records, and structures with the express intent of being able to determine their approximate age. Chrono team members will operate both in the field and in the laboratory to provide on-site data collection and research assistance to other divisions. Members of Project Chrono will be responsible for analysis of new and already acquired materials and work closely with both their technical scientific counterparts and the Talocan History division.

==Project Continuity==

Project Continuity is the team responsible for the construction of the primary Sleeper historical time line. Team members will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the working theory time line including the actual series of significant events as well as newly discovered additions, modifications, or outright retractions to the time line. Due to the flexible and fluid nature of this project Continuity team members will work closely with fellow researchers in order to fill out the time line, as well as provide their findings to other divisions.

==Project Reaction==

Project Reaction's aim is to analyze the technical aspects of Sleeper technology and theorize how significant advances shaped Sleeper society. Reaction team members are at once historian, scientist, and sociologist. Fueled by the data and findings of other teams and divisions, Reaction team members will speculate on the interplay between technical achievement and cultural shifts. Members of Project Reaction will spend the bulk of their time in the realms of theory and thought while making use of data collected within the division and the Arek'Jalaan project as a whole.

==Project Identity==

Project Identity has arguably the least apparent data to work with to answer the question of who the Sleepers were and how their society functioned. Sleeper society is at best a mystery that has largely not stood up to the test of time nearly as well as Sleeper technology has. Cultural data is the primary focus of Project Identity, and will include examinations of any records found that have value beyond pure scientific or technical knowledge. Team members will follow new developments as they occur and provide data acquisition teams with more specific expedition goals.

==[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Project_Huntress_Green Project Huntress Green]==

The presence of Quarantine installations in Anoikis systems suggests that the creators of the sleepers were subject to some sort of disease. The purpose of this project is to determine the nature of this disease.

Detailed examination of the quarantine facilities may yield clues, but at present there appears to be no way of doing this. Searching for samples of the disease organism in space also seem useless as time and radiation most likely destroyed them.

Here it is proposed to search for this disease by hunting for it in the living biospheres of planets in Anoikis.

==[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Project_Blueprint Project Blueprint]==

Project Blueprint seeks to collect and maintain information on the importance and purpose of structures within Sleeper society by comparing them to constructs both modern and ancient. Project Blueprint will utilize information gathered from various projects across Arek'Jaalan to assist in analyzing Sleeper structures and whether or not they show any sort of significance culturally, technologically or in any other manner to the Sleepers and their culture. Ultimately, information gained from Project Blueprint will be used to better understand how Sleeper society was built and progressed through its lifetime, and will hopefully one day assist in unlocking the mysteries of Sleepers and when/where they exist.

=Inter-Division Communications=

The Sleeper History Division, while not prohibited from expeditionary work, will more than likely find the bulk of its workload in the published findings and acquired assets of other Divisions. As such requests for access to materials from other Divisions are to remain professional and well documented. If Sleeper History researchers are collaborating with other Divisions they are required to provide updates on their own progress as well as provide contact information of who they are working with.

Arek'Jaalan: Sleeper History

2016-03-02T17:55:34Z

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[[Category:Arek’Jaalan]][[Category:Events]][[Category:History]][[Category:Sleeper]]
{{note|This Evelopedia article relates to ongoing CCP Live Events. To learn more, visit [[EVE Events|this]] page.}}
{{IC}}

{{ArekJDivisionHomePage
|divisionlogo=DivSleeperHist.jpg
|divisionname= Sleeper History
||ticker= SH
|projectleads= [[Uraniae Fehrnah]]
|archivists= Unknown
|levelofactivity= Active
|publicchannel= AJ: SH
|othersites= None
|researchers = [[Cicaedis Pritchard]], Kivvic, [[Mark726|Mark726]]
|contributors = [[Hilen Tukoss]], [[Rhavas_(Character)|Rhavas]]
}}
{{ArekJDirectory}}
=Overview=

The primary aim of the Sleeper History division is to delve into the mysteries surrounding the Sleeper civilization from a historical and cultural perspective. Ideally the division will over time be able to not only accurately date artifacts, records, and structures of Sleeper origin, but also provide our sister divisions with the cultural framework to understand both when something of historical significance occurred within Sleeper society, but also why, and how it further shaped future events within the culture.

=Proposed Division Projects=

-Dating of Artifacts, Records, and Structures

-Plotting of a Historically Accurate Time line of Events

-Cultural Significance of Technical Achievements

-Structure of Sleeper Society

Projects and Project Teams are flexible and serve to provide incoming researchers with a brief overview of the Division-wide lines of inquiry as well as an internal means of organizing data prior to publication to the Arek'Jalaan Project community. It is more than likely that all Sleeper History Division researchers will contribute to all project teams at one point or another.

==Project Chrono==

Project Chrono's goal is simple in theory but vast in scope. This Project will be responsible for the technical analysis of Sleeper artifacts, records, and structures with the express intent of being able to determine their approximate age. Chrono team members will operate both in the field and in the laboratory to provide on-site data collection and research assistance to other divisions. Members of Project Chrono will be responsible for analysis of new and already acquired materials and work closely with both their technical scientific counterparts and the Talocan History division.

==Project Continuity==

Project Continuity is the team responsible for the construction of the primary Sleeper historical time line. Team members will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the working theory time line including the actual series of significant events as well as newly discovered additions, modifications, or outright retractions to the time line. Due to the flexible and fluid nature of this project Continuity team members will work closely with fellow researchers in order to fill out the time line, as well as provide their findings to other divisions.

==Project Reaction==

Project Reaction's aim is to analyze the technical aspects of Sleeper technology and theorize how significant advances shaped Sleeper society. Reaction team members are at once historian, scientist, and sociologist. Fueled by the data and findings of other teams and divisions, Reaction team members will speculate on the interplay between technical achievement and cultural shifts. Members of Project Reaction will spend the bulk of their time in the realms of theory and thought while making use of data collected within the division and the Arek'Jalaan project as a whole.

==Project Identity==

Project Identity has arguably the least apparent data to work with to answer the question of who the Sleepers were and how their society functioned. Sleeper society is at best a mystery that has largely not stood up to the test of time nearly as well as Sleeper technology has. Cultural data is the primary focus of Project Identity, and will include examinations of any records found that have value beyond pure scientific or technical knowledge. Team members will follow new developments as they occur and provide data acquisition teams with more specific expedition goals.

==[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Project_Huntress_Green Project Huntress Green]==

The presence of Quarantine installations in Anoikis systems suggests that the creators of the sleepers were subject to some sort of disease. The purpose of this project is to determine the nature of this disease.

Detailed examination of the quarantine facilities may yield clues, but at present there appears to be no way of doing this. Searching for samples of the disease organism in space also seem useless as time and radiation most likely destroyed them.

Here it is proposed to search for this disease by hunting for it in the living biospheres of planets in Anoikis.

==[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Project_Blueprint Project Blueprint]==

Project Blueprint seeks to collect and maintain information on the importance and purpose of structures within Sleeper society by comparing them to constructs both modern and ancient. Project Blueprint will utilize information gathered from various projects across Arek'Jaalan to assist in analyzing Sleeper structures and whether or not they show any sort of significance culturally, technologically or in any other manner to the Sleepers and their culture. Ultimately, information gained from Project Blueprint will be used to better understand how Sleeper society was built and progressed through its lifetime, and will hopefully one day assist in unlocking the mysteries of Sleepers and when/where they exist.

=Inter-Division Communications=

The Sleeper History Division, while not prohibited from expeditionary work, will more than likely find the bulk of its workload in the published findings and acquired assets of other Divisions. As such requests for access to materials from other Divisions are to remain professional and well documented. If Sleeper History researchers are collaborating with other Divisions they are required to provide updates on their own progress as well as provide contact information of who they are working with.

Krusual

2016-03-02T17:51:34Z

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[[Image:Krusual tribe.jpg|frame|Krusual Tribe]]
The Krusual tribe is sly and cunning, shrouding its ways in lies and secrecy. It is isolationist by nature, but lately it's been becoming more and more involved with the power politics of the [[Republic|Republic]], staking a claim for its mastery.

* '''Tribe Nick:''' The Crafty
* '''Tribal Leader''': [[Tenerhaddi Dykon]]
* [[Krusual Tribe (NPC Corporation)]]

== History ==
The Krusual tribe initially inhabited the mountainous region of the upper Tronhadar-valley on Matar. The other tribes regarded the Krusuals as the most barbaric of them all, but that stemmed more from a lack of knowledge about the intricate culture of the secluded Krusuals rather than being an actual fact. The Amarrians had real difficulties subduing the Krusuals during their conquest of the Minmatars and the unruly Krusuals in their mountain bases were always a thorn in the [[Amarr|Amarr]] side.

=== State of the Tribe, 110.06.11 ===
Ever the crafty ones, most Krusual view recent events as an opportunity as well as a cause for celebration. With the help of the [[Minmatar Elders|Elders]] the Republic is now in a position to wield some real power, and the Krusual want to be a part of that. Many of them see through the tribal leaders’ rhetoric and understand the situation for what it is, and while they realize that the Republic is by no means invulnerable they also appreciate that now is the time for action. They want to see the Republic integrate the other three tribes where practical, and to use that added strength to expand their influence and territory while they have the chance.

== Racial Traits ==
The Krusuals are tall, with brown skin. They keep their heads shaved at the sides, with only a narrow hairline running from their forehead to the back of their heads.
[[Image:Krusual.jpg|frame|Krusual]]
The Krusual tribe uses flowing, often geometric tattoo motifs, seldom cluttered, always orderly and pleasing the eye.

== The Krusual in EVE Online ==

Despite their relative prominence and importance to the actual story of EVE, and despite the fact that they (logically) make up a significant portion of the population of the [[Minmatar|Minmatar Republic]], currently the Krusual are not a playable bloodline in EVE Online. There was speculation for a time that the Krusual would be added in the 2006 "Bloodlines" patch, but that honor went to the [[Vherokior|Vherokior]] instead.

During early Q&As with CCP during EVE's initial development, it was revealed that there were ''four'' playble bloodlines per nation planned at launch. It's assumed that the Krusual were planned for inclusion into the game at some point, but the stresses of EVE's development at that time led to them being "back-burnered" (ala the [[Mannar|Mannar]]). With the de-emphasis of the importance of bloodline to actual play, it's unclear whether playable Krusuals will ever be added to the game.

[[category:bloodlines]][[category:Minmatar Republic]]