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Gradient was founded by [[Kilhu Emmek (Player Character)|Kilhu Emmek]] in 105.06.29 and thus is one of the oldest corporations that still exist in the EVE-universe. From the beginning Gradient was a loyal supporter of the [[Minmatar|Minmatar]] [[Republic|Republic]] and has remained so despite changes in both independent capsuleer and Republic politics - a claim no other corporation can make for Minmatar, and very few for any other nation. In the beginning Gradient concentrated its strength in [[Industrial|industrial]] build up of the [[Republic|Republic]], consistent with the then Republic policy of the same. | Gradient was founded by [[Kilhu Emmek (Player Character)|Kilhu Emmek]] in 105.06.29 and thus is one of the oldest corporations that still exist in the EVE-universe. From the beginning Gradient was a loyal supporter of the [[Minmatar|Minmatar]] [[Republic|Republic]] and has remained so despite changes in both independent capsuleer and Republic politics - a claim no other corporation can make for Minmatar, and very few for any other nation. In the beginning Gradient concentrated its strength in [[Industrial|industrial]] build up of the [[Republic|Republic]], consistent with the then Republic policy of the same. | ||
| − | + | ==="With this oath, I affirm and assert my loyalty to the Minmatar Republic."=== | |
| − | Gradient always spoke for the need of unity under the Republic's flag<ref>Pro-Minmatar Organisations - A fact finding thread https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=67810&page=1#6</ref> and for putting pride behind actual results, for example supporting the famously unpopular decision to ban Khumaaks in exchange for freed slaves<ref>KHUMAAK MOTION PASSED - SEBIESTOR COUNCILMAN RESIGNS AMID FLURRY OF ALLEGATIONS https://www.eveonline.com/article/khumaak-motion-passed-sebiestor-councilman-resigns-amid-flurry-of-allegations</ref><ref>PM Karin Midular https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66558&page=1#4</ref>. This made the corporation the target of derision and even violent attacks by other Minmatar capsuleers | + | Gradient always spoke for the need of unity under the Republic's flag<ref>Pro-Minmatar Organisations - A fact finding thread https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=67810&page=1#6</ref> and for putting pride behind actual results, for example supporting the famously unpopular decision to ban Khumaaks in exchange for freed slaves<ref>KHUMAAK MOTION PASSED - SEBIESTOR COUNCILMAN RESIGNS AMID FLURRY OF ALLEGATIONS https://www.eveonline.com/article/khumaak-motion-passed-sebiestor-councilman-resigns-amid-flurry-of-allegations</ref><ref>PM Karin Midular https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66558&page=1#4</ref>. This made the corporation the target of derision and even violent attacks by other Minmatar capsuleers from the start<ref>An open letter to Oracle and Gradient https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66204</ref><ref>Oracle retracts Gradient War https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66284</ref><ref>Pro Minmatar corp CEOs https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=65206&page=2#34</ref>. |
| − | + | As the tensions rose between the Republic government and various protest movements from peaceful to terrorist, Gradient remained loyal to the legal government<ref>The Republic and/or tribes? https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=98128</ref> and continued to work in peaceful manners<ref> [Press release] Gradient announces a new fund, grants available https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=144070</ref> while condemning piracy also by Minmatar groups and capsuleer separatist movements. This lead to further Minmatar internal strife and a situation where for example Ushra'Khan, famous for their UNITY ticker, refused to include Gradient in shared Minmatar operations<ref>An open letter to all members of Ushra'Khan https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=157993</ref>. | |
| − | + | ==="We come for our people."=== | |
| − | + | Right after the Khumaak debate in 106, Gradient gained some further publicity, both good and bad, in a famous program to manipulate the slave market to both purchase slaves into freedom and to expose capsuleers involved in slave trading<ref>[Press Release] Gradient Announces Program of Naming Slave Traders https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=75942</ref><ref>[Press release] Gradient Releases Survey of Slavetrade https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=80724</ref>. That project fast grew to the beginning of Gradient's refugee camp and slave rescue / survival enhancement missions, which continue to this day<ref>[Press release] Gradient Continues Anti-Slavery Operations https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=88939</ref>. | |
Most capsuleers and interested parties at the time knew Gradient as an industrial organization, which was not an untrue reputation. The existence of Hope, the refugee center through which millions came to freedom, was also pretty well-known. Slightly less publicity was given to the fact that Gradient did conduct slave acquisition and transport operations across the border<ref>Question to the Republic about transporting refugees https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=145492</ref>, parts of which operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref> Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus | Most capsuleers and interested parties at the time knew Gradient as an industrial organization, which was not an untrue reputation. The existence of Hope, the refugee center through which millions came to freedom, was also pretty well-known. Slightly less publicity was given to the fact that Gradient did conduct slave acquisition and transport operations across the border<ref>Question to the Republic about transporting refugees https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=145492</ref>, parts of which operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"<ref> Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus | ||
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| Name | Gradient |
| Ticker | [GRD] |
| Alliance | Electus Matari |
| CEO | Challis Drant |
| Founded | 105.06.29 |
| Status | active |
| Headquarters | Undisclosed |
| Public Channel | Gradient |
| History | |
| Alliances | Namtz'aar K'in |
| Former CEOs | Kilhu Emmek, Rocius, Elsebeth Rhiannon |
Overview
Gradient (GRD) is one of the oldest independent capsuleer corporations still active, and the one that can boast most consistently having been loyal to the Minmatar Republic through all turbulent times and changing of hands of tribal leadership. Gradient has both industrial and combat operations, fighting to strengthen the Minmatar people and to defend the tribal lands against pirates and extortionists. Most of our Gradient pilots are either Matari or Gallente, but there are also a few Caldari pilots in the roster.
To achieve its goals, Gradient has been in and out of various alliances, but the basis and areas of its operations have always remained the same. Currently, Gradient is the executor corporation and the sole deciding power in the loyalist alliance Electus Matari.
Gradient penned the capsuleer Oath of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic in 106[1], based on oaths used by tribal militaries at the time. These words are still in occasional use, both by Gradient members and others.
"I hereby declare my oath of loyalty to the Minmatar Republic. I absolutely and wholly renounce all pledges, fidelities, and allegiances to any foreign sovereignties or powers. I swear to support and defend the Minmatar Republic, its people, policies, holdings, and agents, its sovereignty and the integrity of its territory against all enemies and usurpers, foreign and domestic. I will bear arms on behalf of the Minmatar Republic in times of war, and will perform civil service on its behalf in times of peace. I will obey, uphold, and defend its laws and treaties. I will perform work of national importance under governmental, military, or civilian direction as required by the Minmatar Republic in times of emergency. I make this commitment unreservedly, with no mental reservation or purpose of evasion."
The oath is usually ended with the customary, collectively repeated words
"With this oath, I affirm and assert my loyalty to the Minmatar Republic."
History
"Freedom through strength, strength through industry."
Gradient was founded by Kilhu Emmek in 105.06.29 and thus is one of the oldest corporations that still exist in the EVE-universe. From the beginning Gradient was a loyal supporter of the Minmatar Republic and has remained so despite changes in both independent capsuleer and Republic politics - a claim no other corporation can make for Minmatar, and very few for any other nation. In the beginning Gradient concentrated its strength in industrial build up of the Republic, consistent with the then Republic policy of the same.
"With this oath, I affirm and assert my loyalty to the Minmatar Republic."
Gradient always spoke for the need of unity under the Republic's flag[2] and for putting pride behind actual results, for example supporting the famously unpopular decision to ban Khumaaks in exchange for freed slaves[3][4]. This made the corporation the target of derision and even violent attacks by other Minmatar capsuleers from the start[5][6][7].
As the tensions rose between the Republic government and various protest movements from peaceful to terrorist, Gradient remained loyal to the legal government[8] and continued to work in peaceful manners[9] while condemning piracy also by Minmatar groups and capsuleer separatist movements. This lead to further Minmatar internal strife and a situation where for example Ushra'Khan, famous for their UNITY ticker, refused to include Gradient in shared Minmatar operations[10].
"We come for our people."
Right after the Khumaak debate in 106, Gradient gained some further publicity, both good and bad, in a famous program to manipulate the slave market to both purchase slaves into freedom and to expose capsuleers involved in slave trading[11][12]. That project fast grew to the beginning of Gradient's refugee camp and slave rescue / survival enhancement missions, which continue to this day[13].
Most capsuleers and interested parties at the time knew Gradient as an industrial organization, which was not an untrue reputation. The existence of Hope, the refugee center through which millions came to freedom, was also pretty well-known. Slightly less publicity was given to the fact that Gradient did conduct slave acquisition and transport operations across the border[14], parts of which operations were later to be known as "The Secret Stairway"[15], though the "plausible deniability" involved was occasionally only slightly more opaque than sea water.
(NOTE: work in progress --Elsebeth Rhiannon (talk) 15:01, 8 May 2019 (CDT))
107 (check this) the founder and then CEO of the corp Kilhu Emmek (KE) disappeared in the Great Wildlands and left the corp without a leader for some time. He was followed by Rocius, a member of the Brutor Tribe, and later by Elsebeth Rhiannon, again a Sebiestor.
Current information
Current CEO of Gradient is Challis Drant, in close operation with XO Debes Sparre, both of the Brutor Tribe.
107.07.25 Gradient and a few other like minded republic supporting corporations founded Electus Matari to strengthen the industrial and paramilitary forces of the Republic. Gradient has been a member of that alliance and others, and served in the Minmatar Militia, depending on how the Gradient command estimates the corporation can best serve the Republic.
References
- ↑ Oath of Loyalty to the Minmatar Republic https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=98062
- ↑ Pro-Minmatar Organisations - A fact finding thread https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=67810&page=1#6
- ↑ KHUMAAK MOTION PASSED - SEBIESTOR COUNCILMAN RESIGNS AMID FLURRY OF ALLEGATIONS https://www.eveonline.com/article/khumaak-motion-passed-sebiestor-councilman-resigns-amid-flurry-of-allegations
- ↑ PM Karin Midular https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66558&page=1#4
- ↑ An open letter to Oracle and Gradient https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66204
- ↑ Oracle retracts Gradient War https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=66284
- ↑ Pro Minmatar corp CEOs https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=65206&page=2#34
- ↑ The Republic and/or tribes? https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=98128
- ↑ [Press release] Gradient announces a new fund, grants available https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=144070
- ↑ An open letter to all members of Ushra'Khan https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=157993
- ↑ [Press Release] Gradient Announces Program of Naming Slave Traders https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=75942
- ↑ [Press release] Gradient Releases Survey of Slavetrade https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=80724
- ↑ [Press release] Gradient Continues Anti-Slavery Operations https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=88939
- ↑ Question to the Republic about transporting refugees https://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=145492
- ↑ Arrested, Ava Starfire, Sapphire Valadeus https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/8592/
