I predict this will end in a massive fireball and not on the planet surface.

This is all taking place in low sec, right?

Im still new to EVE but my understanding is you can use a destroyer with laser turrets for OB cant you? Also if this may end up in a big fireball in space would it be advisable to use a jump clone?

This would be my first time with anything PvP so a bit scary for me.

Eitherway i will be there to watch everyone go *pop* or to ninja in and *pop* a few dust mercs. I just hope i dont have to fly 40+ jumps to get to the system.

We are currently working on organizing an EVE/Dust Orbital Bombardment event for this Saturday.

EvE side coordination will take place through the channel "Dust OB" and is open to all factions and corporations. We are going to be trying get as many people from as many corps together as possible.

We have Dusters in touch with CCP to help with the event since we expect it to have a lot of interest.

Right now we are looking at the following time so that US, EU, and AU corps can participate:

2 pm New York, Saturday
11 am Los Angeles, Saturday
8 pm Paris, Saturday
7 pm London, Saturday
6 am Melbourne, Sunday

Please respond if you would like to participate or join the channel "Dust OB".

Total Systemageddon!

Last Saturday the Imperfects put together an event coordinating Multiple DUST Corporations fighting simultaneously in one system while Fleets of Capsuleers battled it out in space trying to provide OB support. It was awesome to witness and even gained the attention of CCP Explorer who was flying around in system as well.

IGÇÖm proud to announce we will be holding the event again this Saturday the 19th, only this time in two systems instead of one. Battles will first take place for Caldari vs Gallente space and then carry on over to Minmatar vs Amarr.

The times of battle for Gallente/Caldari will be:

1900 GMT
2 pm New York, Saturday
11 am Los Angeles, Saturday
8 pm Paris, Saturday
7 pm London, Saturday
6 am Melbourne, Sunday

Times for Minmatar/Amarr

2000 GMT
3 pm New York, Saturday
12 pm Los Angeles, Saturday
9 pm Paris, Saturday
8 pm London, Saturday
7 am Melbourne, Sunday

Systems will be announced day of and all are asked to join the GÇ£Dust OBGÇ¥ Chat in game while organizing. EVERY CORP IS INVITED! So Post below and let the battles rage on before OPEN BETA!

More Details to come

Presented by the Imperfects & ZionTCD

I want carpet bombings on Gallente Prime and Villore.

Add EVE side betting.

This one is more complicated and must include one of the tournaments, but we've got a few people in the community I know might be able to pull this off.

I think if we could allow the Eve side guys to bet on the outcomes for matchs it could really peak interest and draw some big publicity to Dust and even New Eden as a whole. (Think superbowl or FIFA World Cup with people shooting each other).

This would also have to be kept clearly separate from the charity option if that shows interest as well.

*DISCLAIMER* all betting would be with ISK.

NO AUR, MERC CODES, OR ANY REAL CURRENCY would be allow to be used to make bets.

We have continued to be there for our ground teams and have on multiple occasions fought off pirates and war targets in space above the planet successfully while still providing OB to forces on the ground. While it continues to be a great rush for us we have some problems with what the tournament organizer is doing. We waited until we were out of the tournament to discuss this because we did not want to raise issues while we were in the tournament.

We will no longer be taking part in tournaments where the tournament operator is more interested in media splash and in his boredom continues demand battles in warzones of HIS choosing and then blows operational security by broadcasting to all of EVE where the battles will take place. We will not be taking part or risking our fleets or ground forces because some dude risking nothing and running a tournament gets bored and wants an "audience" for his amusement.

Also anyone who uses the DUST OB channel... we will be watching and waiting to kill ships above tournament areas and Infantry on the ground, I would recommend not using it unless you like getting "blapped" .

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DUST2EVE channel is a great place to get your DUST & EVE related questions answered and find targets!

While the systems for the tourney have been announced to allow pilots interested in participating in the events to plan for the occasion, separate faction channels have been created to help increase operational security. Specific planet and district information are being kept to those channels. Pilots should still be cautious when discussing fleet movements though.

Also, since the channel and relationship between the Capsuleers and Dusters has matured I have not been announcing general contracts publicly and expect Dusters to reach out to Capsuleers themselves to arrange for secure orbital support. The Dust OB channel serves as a mixer to facilitate that interaction. Unfortunately, right now there is no way for a Duster to guarantee that he is talking to a pilot of the right faction and that is one the reasons the faction specific channels have been created and are moderated.

I find in unfortunate that you would chose to lash out at the Dust and Eve Online community due to your frustrations over your loss in the tourney. I also find it surprising that you would publicly announce your desire to attack members aligned with HBC and ROFL alliance who will be participating in the finals. The tournament was established to spur interest in Eve for Dust and the over 4 Billion ISK in the tourney betting pool shows that there is a definite interest.

It is up to each pilot to weigh the risks of whether or not to engage in the OB events and to always remember that these engagements take place in low security space. Join the Dust OB channel today and ask questions about how OBs work and talk to Dusters to see how things work on their end. Numerous business relationships have been established through the Dust OB channel and the next one could be yours.

Is this all vain advertising? Absolutely. It's not for myself though. Our corporation doesn't really need any advertising. My main goal is to bring as much attention to Dust 514 as I can through these events and shout from the rooftops regarding the primary direct interaction we have between the games, which right now is Orbital Bombardments. I'm not sure I really see a point to your posts, especially since these are your first posts ever on the forums. If you don't want to use the channels you don't have to. I'm not really sure why you would want to try and prevent people from learning as much as they can about the Eve/Dust interaction.

Running OB events is also open to anyone. If you would like to run an event including picking the system, Jon, let me know and I'll get you set up. I'm sure it would be a great opportunity for you to show your alliance off to the Dust community and have some fun.

I'm not sure I really see a point to your posts, especially since these are your first posts ever on the forums. If you don't want to use the channels you don't have to. I'm not really sure why you would want to try and prevent people from learning as much as they can about the Eve/Dust interaction.

Running OB events is also open to anyone. If you would like to run an event including picking the system, Jon, let me know and I'll get you set up. I'm sure it would be a great opportunity for you to show your alliance off to the Dust community and have some fun.

After playing 20 years of FPS and game battling I have never ever seen a game the likes of Dust. And its interaction with Eve makes it one of kind.

However the current state of Dust is anything but peachy. For various reasons that I wont go into people are getting bored of Dust. Games either end up in the team being red lined or you red lining the other team which is boring. In the past 1 week I have been in only 1 game that actually went back and forth.

All in all this has been a success. Was it perfect? No! Did we learn how to do things better next time? Yes! Is there anyone else trying to organize another tourney? No! Rather than complain about how a tourney was run wouldn't it be better just to run a tournament yourself and see if you can do better?

If complaints don't happen tournaments will not improve. I find it interesting you use the word "we". Archibald if you wanted to run a tournament we would probably enjoy the minor distraction from our war provided you also don't publicly and needlessly broadcast the location as well before the battle is over.

We wish everyone still taking part in the tournament the best of luck We hope its as exciting a final battle for our friends.

Time for submissions has closed and it's time to announce winners!



The following prizes will be awarded to the CEOs of the Corporations in the Open Beta Tournament (please contact me at [email protected] to arrange transfer):

For 1st Place: 8 Dust 514 T-shirts. 1 Merc Pack WINNER: Pink Fluffy Bounty Hunterz

2nd Place: 1 Merc Pack WINNER: SVER True Blood



*Winners should contact prize sponsors directly to arrange transfer


- Most Kills During the Double Elimination in a single match 1 Merc Pack or $20 PSN card : Sponsored by Sentient Archon
*WINNER: Vexen Arc


- Most Kills During the Round-Robin in a single match 1 Merc Pack or $20 PSN card : Sponsored by Sentient Archon
*WINNER: Derek Barnes


-Most Warpoints During the Round Robin in a single match (cannot be the same as most kills winner) 1 Merc Pack, 1 PLEX, or $20 PSN card: Sponsored by Squally160
*WINNER: Wigglen Tallywacker


-Most Warpoints During the Double Elimination in a single match (cannot be the same as most kills winner) $20 PSN card: Sponsored by CookieStein
*WINNER: Kreayshawn Coruscanti


-Highest Combo Ratio on http://www.dust514stats.com/ at the end of the tournament: 1 Merc Pack or $20 PSN sponsored by Virgindestroyer7 of Onslaught Inc
*WINNER: Mr Zitro

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EVE-side Prizes

*Please contact Kane Spero to claim your prize and finalize transfer.

Pilot with the most confirmed Orbital Bombardment kills: 1 PLEX
*WINNER: Xi'an Xan


1st Confirmed OB Kills of the Tourney Final: 500 Million ISK
*WINNER: Shiana Soltek


Final Blow of Tourney OB Ship Kill: 500 Million ISK
*WINNER: Gareth Drakke


Corporation that called in Tourney OB Strike: 500 Million ISK
*WINNER: Pink Fluffy Bounty Hunterz



DISCLAIMER: In the event a prize becomes unavailable, Kain Spero reserves the right to substitute the prize in his sole discretion. This competition is subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and international laws. Prizes are void where prohibited by law. Prizes may be taxable, and participants are solely responsible for any tax liability resulting from participation in the competition or in connection with receipt of any prize. Prizes must be redeemed within 30 days of the tournament's conclusion or they will expire. Kain Spero is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, or for any technical or other error that may occur in the course of administering this competition. All decisions made by Kain Spero in connection with the competition shall be final.