Max Singularity (Character)
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| Name | Max Singularity |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Amarr |
| Bloodline | True Amarr |
About Max Singularity
Max Singularity was born as True Amarr from a long line of Religious Reclaimers ancestry. He is an Amarr Holder and is now the Head Chair of House Singularity since the passing of Phillip Singularity (Tash-Murkon Father) and Rainier Singularity (Kador Mother). A former High Admiral of the Kador Family Fleet, Max retired from his position when Jamyl Sarum forced the merger of the Kador Family Fleet into the 7th Fleet after Uriam Kador's failed attack on the Gallente. Although privately Max objected to the merger, publicly he retired with the stated goal that he wished to help coordinate the Lai Dai/Carthum Conglomerate project and he retired with full Amarr Navy service honors.
Recently Max has made headline news as the decreed Amarr 'Harbinger of Faith' and public appointed Pope of New Eden. His book, Max Amarria was recently approved (but not endorsed) by the Theology Councill for distribution through all of New Eden.
Max was chosen as Champion House Kador Team 1 by Lord Uriam Kador for the Amarr Championships YC 118 where his team lost under controversy of an incident to become known as MagnateGate.
The Mittani vowed undying loyalty to Max's vision and renamed the CFC to The Imperium to follow the new direction of Redemption.
Max's biggest battle with Empress Jamyl Sarum I by questioning her right reign caused Max to launch the Inquisition of YC 117, and flush out all power greedy Jamylite supporters that are presently degrading the Amarr Empire in his opinion.
Max was instrumental with the team coordinating the assistance of the Caldari Lai Dai mega corporation to create the Amarr Carthum Conglomerate (in which he gained Sarum Family personal favor that may have resulted in Singularity's increased holdings).
In his spare time, Max enjoys raising colonies of Fedo's and has created innovative ways to nourish them in order to prevent the strong pungent odor that Fedo's excrete. He then sells them on the markets to ship owners wanting the creatures.
YouTube: Iceland Radio Video Interview - Max and his Fedo
Pope of New Eden - The Harbinger of Faith
Max Singularity gained popular support by the public, null-sec alliances, and members of institutions of the four empires of Gallente, Caldari, Minmatar and Amarr. The citizens and Capsuleers of New Eden via the subspace channels of the 'Book of Faces', 'Sounds of Birds', and "GalTube" presented Max with several positions and titles.
It is important to note that Max Singularity has not self-proclaimed any of his titles that have been bequeathed, dubbed, or granted upon him by the people of New Eden.
He has accepted them as follows: Maximilian Singularity VI (first of his name), Harbinger of Faith, Pope of New Eden, Column of Light, Prophet of the Storm, Bane of the False Empress, Founder of the Sixth Empire, Herald of the Imperium, Paragon of Virtue, The New Prophet, The Liberator of All Hope and Dreams, and the True Emperor of Amarr (Note: Max has not accepted the title of True Emperor of Amarr, but he does not dispute it with a sly grin when he hears it.)
Formal written form is: His Holiness, Maximilian Singularity VI
Max Amarria
Max has started writing the "New Testament of Pax Amarria" that has become so popular the public of New Eden (not just Amarr) have come to name it Max Amarria, the new bible of Amarr. On 20 November YC 117, the Theology Council in the wake of Jamyl Sarum's passing relaxed the restrictions on Max Amarria and declared that the book would be classified as 'not illegal' any more.
While a few ultra-conservative Amarrian organizations see Max Amarria as improper and sacrilegious many progressive and liberal Amarrian organizations and the general public across New Eden rejoiced in the legal allowance of the book. This was the first endorsement of Max's insights and vision of reform, redemption, and reclamation.
Amarrian monks have begun printing the book and it was distributed via convoy shipments to every capsuleer freely on 21 December YC 117 as a Special Edition Commodity.
Amarr Championships and MagnateGate
After the Drifter assassination of Jamyl Sarum, the Amarr Empire was left without a leader. Immediately the Amarr Court Chamberlain of the Empire announced that the traditional Succession trials would be held to determine the next Emperor/Empress of the Amarr Empire.
The general public demanded that Max Singularity be made Emperor of Amarr immediately or that he be considered to compete with the current Heirs for the throne. In a speech to the public, Max declined the offer as he would honor the doctrine of ‘Sacred Flesh’ where only a non-clone can hold that position.
Max did create a minor controversy when he stated that he would support the five heirs and also would support the return of the former heir King Garkeh Khanid II and that the House Khanid return as a House in Good Standing to the Amarr Empire and compete in the trials. This suggestion was met with extreme ridicule especially from House Ardishapur’s members.
Despite Max’s announcement, some devote followers continue to call Max as “The True Emperor of Amarr” regardless who sits upon the throne.
Lord Pomik Haromi, The Court Chamberlain of the Empire, announced that the Succession trials would be held to determine the next Emperor, or Empress of the Amarr Empire and that new rules will allow Capsuleers to Champion on behalf of the existing Heirs. In a surprise move, the Amarr Empire restored House Khanid to Imperial Status as the Sixth House.
The Amarr Holder of House Kador and Imperial Heir to the Throne, Uriam Kador, selected Max Singularity as his Champion of Team 1. Pilots Lazarus ‘Laz’ Telraven, RandAlThor2, and Namamai were selected by Singularity as his wingman retainers. (Pilot Namamai took over for pilot Bakuhz as he had to drop out due to family health issues on his home planet).
Day one, match three, Max’s team lost under controversy to the House Kador Champion of Team 4, Fafer. The Amarr court had set the rules that any Amarrian Frigate could be used in the match. Max Singularity chose a Magnate and modules for a very special team tactic against Fafer. Max's team was ready for the past 24 hours and set for the match to undock when the Amarr court had stated that Max's Magnate would not be allowed to compete, and that the ship would be a loss if it was undocked. The Amarr court gave Team 1 just 10 minutes to fully fit a new ship and brain implants for Max. Namamai began fitting a new Inquisitor for Max in record time and stress while the entire team began to re-theory craft the new scenario tactics. There were no implants in the market for the new ship so Max had to undock with what was not an optimal set.
YouTube: Day One Match Three - Max vs Fafer
Victory was swift for Fafer’s Team 4, but Fafer, frustrated that dark Amarrian forces, possibly Jamylites, caused the Magnate issue (to become known as Magnate Gate) demanded the Amarr Court for a rematch with Team 1. The Amarr court granted Fafer’s request and made the offer to Max, to which Max replied that he would accept his fate as played and let the Fafer’s winning stand.
In gratitude and sportsmanship, Fafer sent a message to Max that he would be able to fly on his Team 4 if Fafer won the later matches of the day. While Fafer lost to Ithica Hawk on day one, match fourteen, the offer from Fafer of the Pandemic Legion Alliance, to Max was a great demonstration of statesmanship and honor that exists between alliances in New Eden.
Declaration by the Imperium Coalition
April 14, YC 117 - The Coalition formerly known as the CFC, announced a reformation and transformation from the old age in preparation for the gathering storm upon us all. The CFC has shed old allies, and brought in new allies. This significant event was announced by The Mittani during an internal broadcast. To signify a Redemption and refocussing they announced that they shall be known now as The Imperium. The very first act of Imperium was to announce their allegiance to Max Singularity's movement. They went further to declare that Max Singularity as the True Emperor of Amarr (to which they still maintain to this day), with his vision shall be rightful leader of the Amarr Empire pending Jamyl Sarum's abdication for what is right.
Media Link: The Mittani CEO Update - The Imperial March
Upon the assassination of Jamyl Sarum, the Imperium under decree from Max Singularity lead a raid into Providence in August YC 117 to disabuse Jamylite supporters of their commercial infrastructure so as to not project their corrupted power into the Amarr Empire in the absence of a leader. The operation was declared a success by both sides but it must be noted that the Providence residents mustered an impressive resistance contained within the new sovereignty mechanics (in short, a good time was had by all).
The Inquisition of Jamyl Sarum
Max Singularity gained serious and controversial attention by the residents of New Eden and all four empires when he began to address “The Sarum Issue”. As a traditional Amarrian religious follower, Max began to question Jamyl’s ascension as Empress and he launched an investigation into the taboo subject of Jamyl’s, return from the dead.
Over the years, more and more witnesses began to speak up that they had seen with their own eyes the destruction of Jamyl Sarum I’s pod during the former Amarr Championships in YC 105. Five years later June YC 110, her return during the Battle of Mekhios in saving Amarr from the Minmatar Elder Fleet, along with the overthrow of the even more corrupt Chamberlain Karsoth brought relief to the Amarr people and few questioned her return. However, just before her return, many controversial members of the Theology Council went mysteriously missing.
With her new found power, all the heirs remained quiet until YC 116 when her long absence started to bring discord among inner factions of Amarrian organizations. Max Singularity began a legal and just inquiry by bringing to light eight charges against who he called 'Jamyl Sarum II', which he intentionally named the alleged clone sitting on the Amarr throne.
His first public accusations became public during a gathering of Capsuleers and New Eden entities at the Symposium of Emergent Threats.
Symposium of Emergent Threats - The Sarum Issue
In March YC 117, Singularity made several public appearances, was escorted on several tours of the nearby planetary landscape, attended briefings and roundtable discussions and also gave a presentation regarding fact and fiction.
YouTube: [The Scope (CCP) - Emergent Threats Symposium]
Day one: Max Singularity wore his Amarr High Admiral's uniform and upon his left arm he carried with him a Crapling (a juvenile male Fedo) to which many had never seen the details of such a creature.
Day two: A grand celestial event occurred and Singularity came to the seekers wearing his finest Pontiff Robes. Accompanied by his newly appointed Cardinals, Singularity made a bold announcement during one of the meeting's roundtables that Jamyl Sarum's leadership of the Amarr Empire has lead the Amarrian People to greater danger and conflict than ever before. Her leadership has outcasted many Capsuleers in her disdain, and a pal of 'tainted poison' lies over the Golden Grand Empire. Alluding to being backed by the Theology Council, Singularity called for the Amarr Holders (specifically called for by his family ties of representatives of Kador and Tash-Murkon) to audit the Emperor Family Holdings and find a solution to the 'Sarum Issue'. Singularity used legal language that was as close as one could get to laying the foundation of a lawful insurrection in the Empire.
Later that evening, Singularity appeared at a charity dinner for that planet's Children's Hospital where he met several dignitaries, statesmen, criminals, and representatives from the non-aligned independent Capsuleer factions of low and null space. Singularity addressed the attendees and stated that due to the Profit-Cardinal Hilmar, previous declarations that "There shall be no Manifest Destiny, and less talk, more action" that Singularity announce his realization that this time, this day shall forever end the Reclamations, and that this day shall mark the beginning of "The Age of Redemption" for all of New Eden.
After these announcements, the most shocking halo image to be broadcasted cluster wide was when The Mittani kneeled down and kissed Singularity's Papel Ring. From a respectful bended knee The Mittani told Singularity of his military plans to spread Singularity vision of redemption to the Amarrian Empire, and base these operations shall be from Providence Region, the traditional home of independent Amarr Capsuleers, and traditional sanctuary for the "Not Red Don't Shoot (NRDS)" null security policy. Singularity was now faced with not just volatile political insurrection to Sarum's reign, but now the rising possibility of an Armed conflict as well. Admiring the boldness of such a display of respect and total disregard for possible consequences Singularity saw incarnate the manifestation of redemption of this man, and conferred upon The Mittani the title 'Sword of Redemption' (this may have been done as a political slight to Sarum's self-titled 'Sword of the Righteous").
Day three: The symposium left Singularity in deep thought and contemplation. Singularity emerged from his compound to the symposium dressed in his Golden Amarrian Ordinate-Monk Robes of the Theology Council. By request of the growing movement, he posed for halo image blessings with fellow Capsuleers, Politicians, Erotic Dancers, and CC-Keepers of the Universe. At the closing ceremony, a three story image of Singularity was projected upon the large screen with people in the audience shouting, "All hail the Harbinger of Faith" and "Amarr Victor". Singularity left the symposium exhausted and physically sore as he had not expected such a reception for a man of his age, even as a Capsuleer.
Dev Blog: I Take Off My Robe And Wizard Hat - Fanfest 2015 Cosplay Results
In his final address to the attendees, Max Singularity announced that the Age of Redemption will be marked my the rise of the Sixth Empire, a new Empire made of the new second species of humankind, the Capsuleers. He stated that there is no need to stand united ever, nor would the Capsuleers ever need to agree, because their strength is forged by their adversity. He said that our responsibly is to bring peace to those mortals that gave birth to the Capsuleers in their home Empires, but that peace shall only be reserved for them. He spoke of disdain that the Empire Governments of the State, Federation, Republic and Empire were respectively greedy, deprived, infighting, and corrupt. Singularity announced a prophecy that Caroline's Star and the coming of the Drifters is a challenge that shall bring a new war, that has never been seen before. Finally, he said, "The Sixth Empire, will follow a storm, for it is our duty to fight for resources and power. It is the journey, not the destination. Be bold pilots."
In the weeks following the symposium, the public gave Max Singularity the new name of 'Maximilian Singularity VI, (first of his name).
YouTube: The Meta Show with Laz, Nystrik and The Mittani
Jamyl No Confidence - Proclamations 1 through 6
April 17, YC 117 - To clarify all the messages comprising Max Singularity's vision, Max sent a message to the holders of his Great House, Allies and Partners. This document calls forth six proclamations (1) the ringing of the bells, (2) the vitoxen/vitoc crises, (3) the freeing of slaves, (4) a hint of a secret project, (5) no confidence in Jamyl Sarum, and (6) founding of The Sixth Empire. Google Doc: Proclamations 1-6
Jamyl Charges of Treason - Proclamation 7
July, YC 117 - Max issued eight charges against Jamyl Sarum 1, and called for Capsuleers across New Eden to question and query the possibility of these charges. A wide-spread Inquisition was called forth to find the answers. Google Doc: Proclamation 7
Jamyl Encounter - The Safizon Incident
On July 18, YC 117, Max flew his Kador Abaddon Battleship to witness in person Jamyl Sarum 1, return to the public eye after her inappropriately long absence. Jamyl dedicated a special version of a new type of Abaddon Battleship to be named the "Auctoritas". After the ceremony, Jamyl called out Max Singularity in local three times, and she navigated her Titan to run down Max's much smaller Battleship. Additionally, she demonstrated aggressive and unstable behavior by using her Titan and militarily target locking Max's flagship, an act considered as hostile in High Security Space. She did not take the shot and after some tense minutes unlocked Max and jumped out of system with her fleet. Google Doc: Safizon Incident
Sixth Empire Alliance
Max Singularity issued a clarion call to action to the Capsuleers of New Eden. In YC 117, many heroes and volunteers of the True Faithful created the Sixth Empire Alliance that was named after the concept of The Sixth Empire.
Singularity Family
Previously Max is no stranger to fame as he created a tabloid frenzy during his House Chair Ascendance press conference when he not only announced his new position, but surprised the media and public with the announcement that the Amarr Empire and his House leadership under his father had suppressed the existence of his daughter and the existence of an Amarr/Caldari bastard brother.
Wife
Amayya Singularity, was killed during a rescue of their only daughter Kira Singularity by Minmatar Special Forces. The death of Amayya was graphically depicted in the popular movie, "Know No Bounds" when her Apocalypse was destroyed, and subsequintly when her pod was destroyed by a Minmatar Cheetah. A message from the Medical bay notified Max that Amayya's body had failed the clone transfer and she was truly dead. Realizing that his daughter was killed in the ship explosion, and now his wife in the clone transfer, an emotional rage spike caused the now famous "Anomaly Incident".
Soundcloud: For Amayya - A reading by Max Singularity
Daughter
Kira Singularity is the only daughter of Max Singularity and Amayya Singularity. Kira Singularity was kidnapped by Minmatar Special Forces as a newborn infant while Max and Amayya were remotely deployed in military operations to re-liberate Amarr worlds taken by the Minmatar resurgence. Due to pressures from the Amarr Emperor Family House, Amayya's pregnancy and Kira's birth was kept from the ever hounding media and public because it was felt there would be issues with the Singularity's involved in actual battle. The Empire's worst nightmare came true when Kira was kidnapped by Minmatar Operatives from a family compound on a protected Amarr Station near the battlefront. The Empire vowed all support to the popular House Singularity to recover Kira from the Minmatar. Six years later, a loyal Amatarr Counter Agent within the Republic Fleet had found Kira. A joint operation between the Imperial Navy, Navy Surveillance, and Internal Security launched a major operation to rescue Kira. There are no battle detail details how Amayya Singularity took custody of Kira from the Minmatar, but in their escape, her Navy Issue Apocalypse was scrammed and destroyed. Amayya Singularity died when her Pod was destroyed and subsecquint clone transfer failed. Kira was found barley alive contained within a failing piece of wreckage of the Apocalypse.
Brothers
Rock Singularity, True Amarr heritage in line of succession of House Singularity Chair as younger second prime.
Paradoz Singularity, Amarr/Caldari heritage born from Phillip Singularity to a Caldarian mistress, Celeste Seven. Paradoz is not considered into any line of succession to House Chair.
Early Role Play History
The "Anomaly Incident"
Max Singularity was flying a special House fitted Kador Abaddon and recieved the message from his wife Amayya that the mission to rescue their Daughter Kira had succeeded but her ship was tackled by a special forces fleet of Minmatar ships. Max responded from his alert spot in the system but arrived just as Amayya's Imperial Navy Apocalypse exploded. Max had targeted a Stabber during the battle and as it exploded, a Cheeta flew through the Stabber's fireball and destroyed Amayya's Pod.
A single message was received by Max. "TO: Max Singularity FROM: House Singularity Medical Services ALERT ALERT ALERT Amayya clone transfer failure. Technical difficulties."
When this message was received, it was the first time in recorded history that a Capsuleer had blacked out while pod-mounted. The result caused the entire Abaddon and all drones to go completely off line for 30 seconds dead in space. Although a ship black out has happened before, it has never been the result of a Capsuleer blacking out as the Pod always maintains a mental link through implants and augmentations.
This Anomaly Incident has baffled scientists and researchers and as a result Max was subjected to hundreds of tests and experiments to reproduce the conditions, but no results were obtained. The details of the incident fueled the romantic tragedy story that became popular tabloid headlines. The event also was the catalyst to the popular movie "Know No Bounds". Because of the movie, the black out incident was ridiculed as only a dramatic special effect for the movie, but the incident was real, yet still not understood.
The only part not accurately depicted in the movie was the exclusion of Kira as her existance was not acknowledged by the Amarr Empire and suppressed by Phillip Singularity as he set House policy.
House Succession
Phillip Singularity and his wife Rainier Singularity are both infirm and presently tended to by House Singularity's medical services. Due to increasing difficulty of running the House affairs, Phillip Singularity, appointed his eldest son, Max Singularity to Acting Head House Chair, to be fully vested upon the Father's demise.
Max took his ascendance press conference as an opportunity to formerly acknowledge the existence of his daughter Kira Singularity who is now 22 years old, and was hidden from the press and the public as Kira Pigeon.
Also, according to Max, a special mission by his Mother Rainier Singularity was to expose his father's affair with a Caldari mistress where he sired a Son, Paradoz Singularity. Max announced that Paradoz will be recognized by House Singularity, but he will not be included in the succession line.
House Singularity and the Public
Although House Singularity is of Royal linage, the House maintains its bloodline connection to the Amarr Royal line, but that connection is very distant to the Amarr Succession. This extreme distance has not deterred the Amarr (and many Caldari) people in following the families every detail. The mystery of the public focus is even more interesting because House Singularity is less notable then the other Great Houses.
Phillip Singularity was known to manipulate the press and create the public image the House has today. He was instrumental in popularizing Max's love for Amayya and how their combat adventures to liberate held Amarrian Systems, that led to the extremely popular move "Know No Bounds."
Upon Max Singularity's ascendance, his desire was to decrease the public's obsessive enamoration by bringing to light all the House secrets and coverups, of a secret daughter, and a exposing of his fathers infidelity. The result of the increased transparency had backfired and caused record sales in tabloids, newscasts and holoreels.
The public is transfixed upon Kira Singularity while she still remains elusive due in part by systems in place to keep her former identity secret.
Max is known to never smile in holo images possibly due to the trauma of losing his wife.
About Charles White
Charles White is the real-world player of Max Singularity in Eve Online.
Eve Online Experience
Charles was introduced to Eve Online by his friend in 2007 that had simply showed him a Raven spinning in the hanger, and a level 4 mission. Not impressed he didn't play until he saw the television ad for Emperian Age then inquired again. Charles joined in August of 2008 and has flown with Cry Havoc, Black Core Alliance, Volition Cult and Nuli Secunda. An active wormhole player, and high sec carebare, Charles also is the CEO of a corporation that had once supplied thousands of blueprint copies for the RvB war effort.
Eve Facebook Group & Fanfest 2015 Cosplay
Charles began making Internet meme photos of Eve that became popular with the readers. One meme was posted where Charles became the personification of his character Max Singularity. Nickolas Fotiades made a meme of Charles as Max with the words, "What is my name? It's the Pope of Eve bitch!" and that started the Butterfly Effect. From there (?) called Max Singularity the Amarr Harbinger of Faith. Inspired by these titles, Charles created a cosplay outfit to debut at his first Fanfest.
Eve Presentations
Charles gave a panel Science Fact vs Science Fiction talk at Fanfest 2015. YouTube: Science Fiction vs Science Fact
Charles gave a solo Science Fact vs Science Fiction presentation at Eve Vegas 2015 (Twitch)
Work at NASA
Charles is a Knowledge Specialist working for the Chief Knowledge Officer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
During his 28+ years at JPL, Charles participated on several space missions both directly and in supporting roles. Missions include Mars Pathfinder, Mars Exploration Rovers, Mars Science Laboratory, Cassini, Galileo, Voyager, and about 20 other flagship mission.
Charles was the product manager of the Problem Reporting System that tracked all anomalies and associated risks of all JPL space projects. For Six years, Charles was placed on special NASA assignment to the US Navy and US Air Force where he assisted them with their Knowledge Management efforts.
