The up-and-coming advertising agency Voices Media Group has issued an open casting call.  The call is open to all of New Eden as the company is looking for talent in both the non-capsuleer and capsuleer sectors.  This comes on the heels of a newly announced venture between VMG and the drone manufacturing giant, CreoDron.

CreoDron has entered into this campaign looking to reinvent its image.  The manufacturing leader scouted several perspective firms prior to finalizing a contract with VMG.  While VGM is a relative new comer to the New Eden advertising scene, their core creative team has produced several successful campaigns for Quafe [citation], S8 Radio [citation],  and other non-capsuleer and capsuleer corporations.

The new campaign for CreoDron is slated as ‘United Technologies of CreoDron.’  The campaign will focus on the everyday uses of drones and the everyday individual that uses them.  The idealism of the campaign has spurned protest from some human rights groups.  Their issue with the campaign is focused on the suggested sentiment that ‘capsuleers are regular people too.’  Relations between non-capsuleers and capsuleers have always held a degree of tension and it appears that New Eden may not be ready for an advertizing campaign this progressive.

Extremist Sisters of Eve faction; The Sanctuary is at the forefront of the protest against the advertising campaign.  The group has demanded capsuleers be excluded from the commercial.  They have also started their own campaign aimed at non-capsuleers in an effort add the public’s voices to their own.  The Sanctuary is urging the non-capsuleer community to write, call and contact VGM and CreoDron with their demands to have Capsuleers excluded from the advertizing campaign.

In light of the public outcry, Voices Media Group issued this message:

“We are all of the same New Eden.  Our race, faction, corporation, occupation or training are only superficial.  On a base level, we are all cut from the same cloth; Non-Capsuleer and Capsuleer.  To be part of New Eden is to live a cold, harsh and treacherous existence.  For some of us, this nightmare is short lived.  For others, it will continue far into the eons.  No matter what our path, we all desire the same thing.  We all want to survive.  That said, we should celebrate our survival and we at Voices Media Group invite all of New Eden to celebrate with us.”

Those interested in participating are encouraged to submit their voice samples via private fluid information router data code vandvpodcast(at)gmail(dot)com.  Dialogue for the voice sample as been included as a subsection of this article.

Drones.

 

You never really think about them, but where would we be without our automaton friends?

 

[The farms would fall silent and overgrown. The groceries would never arrive. The streets would fill with trash.]

 

[More of our sons and daughters lives would be risked in relentless factories, on hostile worlds, in treacherous mines and in defense of our space.

 

Drones have many uses. But you and I both know their primary function is making our lives easier.]

 

*short laugh*

 

But between you and me… you don’t have to think about them.  Why?  Because that’s our job.

 

CreoDron.  Yes.  Drones.

New Eden citizens are bracing themselves for the worst once more.  On YC 113.12.08 a new set strange emissions were reported by C C P Diplomat CCP Guard[citation].  The origin point was reportedly the 9RW5-Z constellation located in the distant region of UUA-F4.  The article further states these emissions may be signs of increased activity with in the region.

The 9RW5-Z constellation is considered to be the main point of operation for the strange and enigmatic organization C C P [-CCP-].  C C P has been rumored to have extremely close ties to the Jovians, though the details of their alliance with the Jovians are mostly shrouded in mystery.  It is public knowledge that C C P and the Jovians do closely share space and technology.

While some scientists are dismissing the emissions as attention phishing; others are calling for a New Eden wide State of Emergency.  Only two weeks ago, C C P descended onto Tama, The Citadel with the intent of destruction [citation].  Analysts familiar with the culture of C C P and Capsuleers called this a “Fun Roam” or “Drunk Fleet.”  It is difficult for many to understand how 71 members of C C P against 1580 Capsuleers could be ‘fun’.

The destruction witnessed in Tama, The Citadel was untold.  All members of the C C P fleet were victims of ship and pod destruction.  A total of 2009 ship destructions were recorded with only 429 belonging to members of C C P.  It was also reported that the capsuleer organization Pandemic Legion performed a hot drop with eight titans including five Avatars, two Erebui and a Ragnarok [citation].  A contingent of supercarriers and carriers were also present in the large scale battle.

While C C P’s intentions of visiting New Eden were unclear, it seemed the fleet was a convoy of sorts.  Several reports of high quantities of various goods highly sought after by capsuleers filled the C C P ship’s hulls[citation].  The goods scavenged from the destroyed hulls included, but were not limited to; 30 Day Pilots License Extensions, NeX Store fashion items and rare, high value faction items.

In an interesting turn of events, it seems that C C P has spies with in their ranks.  Two members of the organization have come forward on GalNet with promises to post intel to capsuleers as it becomes available[citation].  CCP Legion and CCP Paradox have also stated they will be actively searching out this intel.  Tech4 News’ analysts cite this as conclusive evidence that another wave of destruction and carnage will be upon New Eden soon.

Non-Cap Citizens are being urged to cancel all interstellar travel.  Many stations are closing Non-Cap decks and are only allowing Freeport to capsuleers as a precaution.  More details will be released as they become available.

Ghost Hunter, Sansha’s Nation sympathizer and CEO of True Slave Foundations [TS-F], released a statement reported to be from Tech4 News’s own Mielikki Valpuri.  The message was released 24 hours after his announcement Ms. Valpuri and the Raskaan Veyden crew recovery from the wormhole they had been attacked and left stranded.  The original announcement [citation] has spawned a new outcry from the general capsuleer population.

The letter is a message of gratitude and optimism of survival.  It goes on to state that Ms. Valpuri as well as the crew  are in a period of recovery and recuperation that will be spent under the watch of True Slave Foundations.  This revelation has caused growing concern among situational analysts.  In previous cases of Sansha abductions; the chance of recovery drops dramatically with ever hour.  Recovery efforts are usually cancelled indefinitely within a matter of days if not hours.

The uproar via GALnet comes with no surprise considering the reputation of Sansha’s Nation and it’s Loyalists.  Capsuleers have been vocal against the Sansha’s Nation and have even gone as far as extending sympathy [citation] in the crew’s captivity.  Aiwha of 101st Space Marine Force; Nulli Secunda has suggested a roaming combat fleet travel to the Sansha Nation’s territories[citation].  Other have speculated they have already undergone the horrific cynetic implantation the Sansha’s Nation are best known for [citation].

The Tech4 News team has not given up hope.  Professor Uriah Tedanih has declined to comment [citation], but has authorized the release of this article as well as other information.  The Tech4 News team is currently consulting with Capsuleers to identify solutions to recover Ms. Valpuri and the Raskaan Veyden crew.  The Capsuleers identities are being kept confidential due to the sensitivity of the situation and to prevent any negative impacts on negotiations.  All methods for being considered by Tech4 News are non-violent and are of a diplomatic nature.  Tech4 News requests others capsuleers acting do so with diplomatic and non-violent intent as well to ensure the safety of Ms. Valpuri and the crew.

Even in light of this; the fearless and resilient Mielikki Valpuri pleas with the public of New Eden to ease their arms war in the forwarded message.  She states:

 I urge you to put your fears and mind at ease as we are in safe hands. Now is a time of recovery for us.

The Sansha’s Nation Loyalist Organization is currently holding Ms. Valpuri and Eyfir & Co team captive at facility named Shabayev.  The facilities location remains undisclosed.  More details to be released as available.

Following the destruction of the Raskaan Veyden exploration vessel, Tech4 reporter Mielikki Valpuri and the crew were missing, presumed dead until the receipt of a distress call several weeks later gave new hope. Scores of capsuleers rallied to the cause of seeking out the stricken survivors and Tech4 is grateful for all those who joined the search and rescue operation.

This recently received recording suggests that someone finally succeeded…

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In response to the emotive distress call received from Mielikki Valpuri stranded in Sleeper space, Tech4 regulars Paydas Adaavar and Professor Uriah Tedanih have issued this candid appeal for capsuleer aid.

It is hoped that capsuleers will respond by taking the initiative to organise a search and rescue operation.

Click below to hear the transmission.

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Over a week after search and rescue operations ended and the Wormhole Explorer Raskaan Veyden was declared lost with all hands, this distress call has been picked up proving that, at least at time of transmission, Tech4 reporter Mielikki Valpuri was still alive.

Tech Four Media Group is convening an emergency meeting and will release a public statement thereafter.

Click below to hear the raw distress call transmission in full.

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ERAM, MEINIGEFUR, METROPOLIS: 08.11.113: Following the recent discovery of the Arek’Jaalan “Site One” construction area, Tech4′s independently-funded West Ray Intelligence network has been busy decrypting the intercepted capsuleer datastreams.

Whilst much conjecture still remains about the scale and purpose of Site One, more images have been decoded. Information packaged with the image below suggests that the site will be exclusively “Minmatar and Gallente”. It is unclear whether this is in reference to political affiliation or simply the aesthetic stylings of the outpost. Representatives of the possibly excluded factions have not yet made any public statements to clarify their position.

It is interesting to note that this image appears to feature the parallel tower structure as seen previously, but this time from beneath. The shot details storage, research and administrative facilities along with the previously identified communication arrays and freight pads. Critically, the structure previously speculated to feature some form of high energy matrix is clearly labelled as “Administrative Offices”.

It is also of note that the image is described as a “preview neurovisualization based off extant construction data” suggesting that this image may be fabricated, but bears striking resemblance to the previous image acquired first-hand. A West Ray Intelligence spokesman was unavailable for comment.

Julianus Soter, capsuleer and Lead Researcher of the Arek’Jaalan Multidisciplinary Division stated, “The completion of Site One is the dawn of a new era of capsuleer/non-capsuleer relations.”

ERAM, MEINIGEFUR, METROPOLIS: 07.11.113: The secret construction site of the Arek’Jaalan Project’s enigmatically named “Site One” may have just been located by Tech4’s extended reporting service.

A few hours ago Ezekkiel Meskanin, Communications Engineer for EramComms working on a relay facility on Eram II, stumbled across a “high locus of chatter” from an area of local space not known to be occupied. This caused some excitement amongst Mr. Meskanin and his co-workers, who soon alerted various authorities to their discovery.

Mr. Meskanin, a 46-year-old second-generation Eram II colonist, spoke modestly about the day’s events, “I was just trying to re-align one of the dishes after some bad weather, when all of a sudden there was the discovery of my career. It was an incredibly lucky find.”

A co-worker of Mr. Meskanin, who wished to remain anonymous, commented, “He’s going to be unbearable for years now. You’d think it was that picture of Sansha’s Nation on parade.”

On acquiring this information, Tech Four Media Group operatives were able to analyse the transmission and quickly mobilise their ‘West Ray’ intelligence network to establish a clearer signal. A spokesman for the intelligence team stated, “The signal was scrambled and we were unable to decipher it, we needed to tap into the source to have a chance. That meant locating the site.”

“We began by monitoring local broadcast traffic to triangulate the precise location of the new signals. We soon isolated the location and used our covert operatives to approach the site. From there it was a matter of deploying hacking tools to establish the decryption protocols used by local transmitters.”

Whilst much of the data gleaned from the operation is still undergoing analysis, the operatives were able to partially decrypt some of the material whilst still at the location, as shown in the following image.

Initial analysis of the image suggests that the Arek’Jaalan “Site One” facility is indeed going to function as a data storage and dissemination centre. Professor Tedanih of the Tech4 News team had this to say;

“I am very excited by this image. From the presence of the two large dishes, it is clear that the site is equipped to deal with the receipt and transmission of vast amounts of data and the multiple freight pads suggest the capacity for significant physical material too, although the absence of suitable storage may imply that the freight pads are simply an aid to construction.”

“The impressive central structure is presumably the main information repository, although I am intrigued by its design. Those parallel towers look like they may have a high energy acceleration matrix on the inner surface, which could suggest anything from a wormhole generator to a giant… well, perhaps it would be best not to stir up controversy.”

Outspoken Tech4 anchor Paydas Adavaar volunteered the following opinion, “I think the design of this longish thing here speaks for itself. Clearly, it’s a death ray. Besides, look at the surrounding environment. Everything is lit on fire and you can still see the blinding flash of plasma there in the distance. I mean, wow: did I call that one or what?”

Professor Tedanih was kind enough to submit a clarification before continuing, “That’s the local sun, Paydas. Anyway, what is fascinating is the decrypted information overlaid on the image. Project Theta is indeed one of the many projects being undertaken by Arek’Jaalan capsuleers, with this particular project concerning rogue drone communications. This certainly seems like pre-prepared data for public dissemination. I can confirm that the three individuals mentioned; Norman Vales, Authochthonian and Chevalleis are all capsuleers registered with the Arek’Jaalan project.”

Whatever the ultimate purpose of Arek’Jaalan’s “Site One”, this image proves beyond a doubt that the Caldari-led movement has gained a permanent foothold in the Eram system. There has been no resistance from local government and the population will have to come to terms with whatever changes of fortune accompany it.

The Tech4 team delve into the relationship capsuleers have with the ordinary population of New Eden, from the construction of multi-billion ISK orbital facilities to the use of fearsome weapons platforms to terrorise entire star systems. The Technology Focus crew investigate cloning technology and dramatic new developments from the Raskaan Veyden wormhole expedition are revealed.

Tech4 News, bringing news of the capsuleers to the people on the ground.

Click below to listen to this broadcast.

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A second transmission has been received from Mielikki Valpuri. The Raskaan Veyden mission into Wormhole space seems to be progressing as planned and the search is on for evidence of the mysterious Sleepers.

In this short broadcast, Mielikki gives an insightful overview of how the crew is coping and the procedures involved in successfully navigating and exploring uncharted space.

Click below to hear the transmission now.

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Further transmissions are expected and will be broadcast as they are received. Listen to Part I: Arrival here.

The Eifyr & Co. sponsored exploration mission departed several weeks ago with the task of gathering Sleeper data from wormholes. For more information on the Raskaan Veyden and its intrepid crew, see this feature article.