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CCP Fallout	Posted - 2010.03.22 16:41:00 - [1] There are secrets one can keep from others, but one can never keep secrets hidden from one's maker. What secret does Perlan, an acolyte, hold close to his heart in the fields and mines of an Amarr colony? "Merely Disassembled" is a new EVE Chronicle written by CCP Abraxas. Fallout Associate Community Manager CCP Hf, EVE Online Contact us

Mashie Saldana Red Federation	Posted - 2010.03.22 16:43:00 - [2] Nice, reading now.
Casiella Truza Ecliptic Rift New Eden Research	Posted - 2010.03.22 17:20:00 - [3] A few minor nitpicks: his Gallente conversation companion introduces herself as "Crea," and references her by that name several times. However, the end of the story calls her "Drea". She also calls herself "fortright", but I believe that should read "forthright". Just after that, a secondary clause lacks a verb: "He'd heard of the profession, although it was rare for the colony to agents of any stripe." As he returns from the mine, he sees something in "the conversation.area." The spurious period should have a space there instead. Copyediting aside, I really enjoyed this. The sparseness of the language sets the proper tone for the sort of quiet, meditative setting in the story itself. The torture scene says much more by what it does not say than by what it does. This method to describing violence and sex does far more than graphic description, and I always appreciate that approach when handled skillfully. I particularly appreciated the penultimate line, "There is a mindset where you achieve quiet and tranquility not by accepting things the way they are, but accepting that they are the way they are." --

CCP Abraxas	Posted - 2010.03.22 17:43:00 - [4] Originally by: Casiella Truza Abraxas needs to learn how to spell Will get fixed, thanks. Also, this chronicle riffs off a chapter in the upcoming novel. When you read it, the chron will likely feel a little different, though the basic message remains the same.

Zeede Qinhua	Posted - 2010.03.22 18:08:00 - [5] When is the new book expected to hit stores? I really enjoyed The Empyrean Age, and look forward to the next one! Zeede
Seriphyn Inhonores Gallente Eleutherian Guard	Posted - 2010.03.22 19:19:00 - [6] Originally by: Zeede Qinhua When is the new book expected to hit stores? I really enjoyed The Empyrean Age, and look forward to the next one! Zeede It's already out, oddly enough. While the release date for the paperback was 1 March, and the release of hardcover was 25 March, it came out on Amazon UK a few days ago. Very strange, total unceremonious...
Casiella Truza Ecliptic Rift New Eden Research	Posted - 2010.03.22 19:34:00 - [7] Originally by: CCP Abraxas Originally by: Casiella Truza Abraxas needs to learn how to spell Will get fixed, thanks. Also, this chronicle riffs off a chapter in the upcoming novel. When you read it, the chron will likely feel a little different, though the basic message remains the same. Hey, I was much nicer than that! But thanks for the fixes. Consider me a long-time core member of your fanbase. --
Expron The Hunt	Posted - 2010.03.22 19:51:00 - [8] Must say I enjoy the chronicles, now with all the talk of the novels im going to break down and order them online. I know there is the Empyrean Age and Burning Life, but are there any others?
Forum Anonymity Minmatar	Posted - 2010.03.22 20:22:00 - [9] Quote: There is a mindset where you achieve quiet and tranquility not by accepting things the way they are, but accepting that they are the way they are. Beautiful. Nice chronicle. __________________________________________ Placeholder for something witty
Azura Noctis Amarr SWARTA FriendsReunited	Posted - 2010.03.22 20:36:00 - [10] Edited by: Azura Noctis on 22/03/2010 20:36:40 Looking forward to the novel and other continued writings.
Jonathan Mcarthur Caldari Ethipi	Posted - 2010.03.23 00:26:00 - [11] Excellent story, but... I get the feeling for some reason, he's gay.... Anyway, I hope to see that the Novel might come out soon,
Pahrain	Posted - 2010.03.23 01:18:00 - [12] Originally by: Jonathan Mcarthur Excellent story, but... I get the feeling for some reason, he's gay.... Anyway, I hope to see that the Novel might come out soon, Given the overtly religious nature of day-to-day Amarran life, that could very well be the case. They seem like the kind of culture that would repress as much as they possibly could.
Emperor Lykkos	Posted - 2010.03.23 02:58:00 - [13] I liked the story, but I have one question why are they still mining by hand in the distant future? It does give the mines a distinct feel of misery and pain, but it would seem incredibly outdated.
Crying Reaper Gallente Tiny Fleet	Posted - 2010.03.23 06:22:00 - [14] Very nice read indeed. Can't wait for my copy of the new book to arrive from amazon. And Emperor Lykkos it is possible they could be in a communal setting where they limit use of modern technology. But then again they could be just living up to the Amarr sterotypes and using the slaves cuz they have them.
Mithfindel Aseyakone	Posted - 2010.03.23 09:04:00 - [15] While the labour is clearly manual, it doesn't mean that they couldn't have advanced tools. For example, in the fields they still appear to use scythes, but it's a high tech scythe, and so on. And yes, it appears that the purpose of the colony is manual labour. Partially for the rich as a kind of an "experience", though slaves are kept on the side, either for a similar form of "attaining spiritual enlightment" or just to keep things more profitable.

CCP Abraxas	Posted - 2010.03.23 10:08:00 - [16] Edited by: CCP Abraxas on 23/03/2010 10:07:59 Originally by: Pahrain Originally by: Jonathan Mcarthur Excellent story, but... I get the feeling for some reason, he's gay.... Given the overtly religious nature of day-to-day Amarran life, that could very well be the case. It is. That fact, hidden as it is, is the cornerstone of the entire story.


CCP Abraxas	Posted - 2010.03.23 10:11:00 - [17] Originally by: Emperor Lykkos I liked the story, but I have one question why are they still mining by hand in the distant future? It does give the mines a distinct feel of misery and pain, but it would seem incredibly outdated. One of the basic assumptions about New Eden is that not everyone has access to (or has developed to) the same level of tech. There are varying reasons for this. Some planets may not have the resources necessary to develop or maintain hi-tech equipment when low-tech would do; some planets may not have the money necessary to purchase the equipment in the first place; and some may simply be so far down the rung of the evolutionary technological ladder that they have no idea this stuff exists. And as you said, in this case it gives the mines a distinct feel of misery and pain. You would not want to be there if you could help it, and you certainly would not want your children to be raised there. The novel goes to some lengths in explaining why this is the case and what the inhabitants are expected to do about it.

Andreus LeHane Gallente Mixed Metaphor	Posted - 2010.03.23 13:59:00 - [18] Originally by: CCP Abraxas Edited by: CCP Abraxas on 23/03/2010 10:07:59 Originally by: Pahrain Originally by: Jonathan Mcarthur Excellent story, but... I get the feeling for some reason, he's gay.... Given the overtly religious nature of day-to-day Amarran life, that could very well be the case. It is. That fact, hidden as it is, is the cornerstone of the entire story. I approve of this. -----
Marrott Valence GeoCorp. Paxton Federation	Posted - 2010.03.23 18:53:00 - [19] Really enjoyed this. Looking forward to the book!
TheLostPenguin	Posted - 2010.03.23 19:27:00 - [20] Another good story, really liked this and the last chronicle having just read both today, can't say if its a change in the chron's or just where I'm at right now but both made for a nice read. Keep them coming, more like these please
Katrina Bekers Gallente Science and Mine Bears	Posted - 2010.03.24 00:09:00 - [21] Very nice chronicle. I'd call it introspective just enough to be believably amarrian in nature. A bit saddened that we gallente women are invariably painted as borderline between psychotic and nymphomaniacal. Oh well, at times it's useful for the lesser races to believe that. See the mercenary story for a good reason why. --- Kat
Kel Kun	Posted - 2010.03.24 09:45:00 - [22] This man surely had infinite compassion. This man surely knew his limits. This man was surely counscious that the goodness his simple compassion gives is the best thing to be done in the universe. And also, this man probably had a good idea that this kind of action leads straight to Heaven. Or illumination, however you call it. And many other things I'll keep for myself
Julian Darklight	Posted - 2010.03.24 14:52:00 - [23] Edited by: Julian Darklight on 24/03/2010 14:52:48 Edited by: Julian Darklight on 24/03/2010 14:52:27 Excellent story. the torture scene captured the first contact with extreem violence an general human nature flawlessly. some will hate it, some will not care, an some will love it. none of those responses are wrong and all are necessary. As far as the gay part goes, a total normality. many hyper religious folks have odd sexual tendencies. no surpeise there but i admired the writin an tactful handling.
Kel Kun	Posted - 2010.03.24 18:06:00 - [24] I'm not sure there is a gay part in this chronicle, at least i didnt get it lol. It is common practice in religious communities to say that compassion is another kind of love. Nothing sexual in it. Well I do believe in this principle and I'm assuming a true Amarr would too. As it has been already said, it could be used to hide wicked sexual practice, religions always had a problem with sex.
Jonathan Mcarthur Caldari Ethipi	Posted - 2010.03.25 00:45:00 - [25] Originally by: CCP Abraxas Edited by: CCP Abraxas on 23/03/2010 10:07:59 Originally by: Pahrain Originally by: Jonathan Mcarthur Excellent story, but... I get the feeling for some reason, he's gay.... Given the overtly religious nature of day-to-day Amarran life, that could very well be the case. It is. That fact, hidden as it is, is the cornerstone of the entire story. I guess my gay vibe sensing abilities haven't faded away, ty for the answer.
Lusulpher Blackwater Syndicate Systematic-Chaos	Posted - 2010.03.25 04:26:00 - [26] Edited by: Lusulpher on 25/03/2010 04:29:10 Originally by: Jonathan Mcarthur Excellent story, but... I get the feeling for some reason, he's gay.... ...hope to see that the Novel might come out soon, Yeah, reminded me of the Museum Electric chron. The calm is a nice change. And the implied romance is pretty intense here, \spoiler\ even though nothing happened. \spoiler\ That's good imagery. Few more typos remain...Abraxas can't spell for crap.[oh wait not English, lol] At least I learned a new word. Vagaries. Very subtle sexual metaphor? edit: They got fixed. Just reread. New novel? Go on. Creative Customer Person 7
Kel Kun	Posted - 2010.03.25 05:08:00 - [27] Well, I assume that "monk" is mixing a couple things together that dosen't really have to be joined together... lol well that may be a proof that gayness dosen't lead straight to hell. Despite the compassion I have for all that lives, my sexual desires goes for females. Just wanted to make things clear :P
Dr Amira Caldari Science and Trade Institute	Posted - 2010.03.25 07:43:00 - [28] Another excellent chron that fits in nicely with the new novel. Also, I have to recommend the novel to anyone here who hasn't ordered it yet, a fantastic read with a nicely hidden twist at the end that has become one of Abraxas' trademark features, although it helps if you are familiar with his other work (most of the chronicles, especially the black mountain series) before reading it. I always love the way Abraxas tries to focus on the EVE universe as a whole, rather than just the tiny portion of it that is capsuleer life, it adds a lot of depth to the universe. Too many other games keep the backstory focussed on the players and view this sort of non gameplay-oriented storytelling as a waste of resources, but its rich background is yet another feature of EVE that I love. Dr. Raimus Amira, Lecturer in Hypereuclidean Geometry, Science and Trade Institute Publisher of the Seyllin Report
Elrianmk2 Gallente	Posted - 2010.03.25 09:48:00 - [29] Agreed with the good Dr, very nicely linked in with the book, and prefered this novel to the [explitive] fixer in the first novel. Nicely done gents, very nicely done If it wasnt for bad luck, i wouldnt have any luck at all
Manterror	Posted - 2010.03.25 11:50:00 - [30] "He found a tall tree, sturdy tree with heavily..." supposed to be... He found a tall, sturdy tree with heavily..." ?
Checkcheckit	Posted - 2010.03.25 17:09:00 - [31] Thanks for this beautiful chronical Abraxas, especially something so calming in a time of personal spiritual trials.
HeliosGal Caldari	Posted - 2010.03.26 05:21:00 - [32] very calming Signature - CCP what this game needs is more variance in PVE aspects and a little bit less PVP focus, more content more varied level 1-4 missions more than just 10 per faction high sec low sec and 00
Phelony MPulse	Posted - 2010.03.26 21:12:00 - [33] I found the pacing excellent, the implications subtly stated but the sense of need and loss almost palpable. The final stanza on acceptance of identity and loss of identity is really well written, just enough that you have to re read it, just as I am sure you did and others have done. A rounded short story without the need for padding or exposition. Short story writing really is an art and one sometimes sadly beeing lost to us, this is a lovely example. Kudos.
ghostfall Amarr New Hanseatic Holdings	Posted - 2010.03.27 03:17:00 - [34] Edited by: ghostfall on 27/03/2010 03:17:35 I dont know why but i found this enviroment very relaxed. i have always enjoyd manual labour their is a satisfaction to be ataind, the mine's on the other hand dont sound so fun. Is there any chance that maybe all these short stories will be released in a book, i want to print them off and have them bound but sadly our binding dept. has been out sourced so making a book my self is no longer a option.
Typhado3 Minmatar	Posted - 2010.03.30 05:35:00 - [35] Edited by: Typhado3 on 30/03/2010 05:38:15 very nice chron, made my ride to uni much more enjoyable. One thing I was wondering though was if this community is related to the community mentioned in the play at fanfest "the silver twin". Another thing that has been on my mind a lot lately is where do capsuleers come from? One thing we hear very little about is the creation or history of capsuleers, or at least I havn't been able to find much on it. What little I know is we come from somewhere in new eden get trained as capsuleers in schools hope to avoid a fate like the jovian wet grave and if we do we graduate and join the ranks of capsuleers leaving everything from our life before that behind us. Is it just incredibly common for people to abandon all friends and family after they become a pod pilot? or are we nobodies picked out of society because we showed some sign of being able to control a pod (medichlorine count ). ------------------------------ God is an afk cloaker
Kenetheris	Posted - 2010.03.31 19:37:00 - [36] Originally by: Typhado3 Edited by: Typhado3 on 30/03/2010 05:38:15 Another thing that has been on my mind a lot lately is where do capsuleers come from? One thing we hear very little about is the creation or history of capsuleers, or at least I havn't been able to find much on it. What little I know is we come from somewhere in new eden get trained as capsuleers in schools hope to avoid a fate like the jovian wet grave and if we do we graduate and join the ranks of capsuleers leaving everything from our life before that behind us. Is it just incredibly common for people to abandon all friends and family after they become a pod pilot? or are we nobodies picked out of society because we showed some sign of being able to control a pod (medichlorine count ). Afaik the school part is all. You apply to become a capsuleer get accepted and train for it. Pre capsuleer wealth might have something to do with it but than imo with a profession like this where personal talents and power (as in willpower and all that not social or other) matters so much people from all walks of the universe have a chance, you can be as wealthy as you want but if you are weak willed and die from the rigging or get mindlocked it wont matter. Ofcourse just like irl being wealthy with a lot of influence can help to lets say, put your place forward during the application process but it ends there as the training is the same and skipping it or slacking will get you killed. I haven't seen anything that mentions training time or failure rate but i guess that it's pretty steep. Considering a capsuleers power the amount currently active is pretty high, on the other hand compared to the scale of the (current) EVE universe its still pretty small. I don't think that all capsuleers cut ties after they get into business. If i would be a capsuleer irl i would defo use my wealth to help out my family and friends from my "previous" life. I doubt that there is a magical quality in play that makes you the "chosen one" though.
Trabber Shir Caldari 5I Incorporated	Posted - 2010.04.06 16:01:00 - [37] Originally by: Typhado3 Edited by: Typhado3 on 30/03/2010 05:38:15 Another thing that has been on my mind a lot lately is where do capsuleers come from? One thing we hear very little about is the creation or history of capsuleers, or at least I havn't been able to find much on it. What little I know is we come from somewhere in new eden get trained as capsuleers in schools hope to avoid a fate like the jovian wet grave and if we do we graduate and join the ranks of capsuleers leaving everything from our life before that behind us. Is it just incredibly common for people to abandon all friends and family after they become a pod pilot? or are we nobodies picked out of society because we showed some sign of being able to control a pod (medichlorine count ). As far as I can remember, the only place in the prime fiction where the selection of capsuleer trainees is discussed is in the Emperian Age novel where it says Heth joined the regular military because he was rejected from capsuleer training due to a genetic affinity for mind lock, or something like that. Which implies it is a lot like military recruiting, but a gene test is part of the physical exam. However, that would seem to apply to navy capsuleers like the Gallente pair followed in the Emperian Age novel, not to us freelancers with questionable loyalty and our own ships. Oh, yea, there was also Jamyl making that pilot a capsuleer at the end of the novel, but that was an extreme case that tells us nothing about how a typical capsuleer comes becomes a capsuleer.

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