Military experts are calling this a Caldari mobilization.

Looks like the liberals are making their move, although the question is weather Heth was aware in time.

There is a good chance Heth might not survive the week in power.

Although he is certainly a survivor... we shall see!

My working theory is that he has been dead for some time now, and some people have finally caught on.

Hey Oniseki! Thanks for the ever timely sarcasm! It's so appreciated.

But seriously, anyone know what's got the Caldari up in arms?

Astute observation however, Mr. North.

I thought a Scope employee would appreciate that more than any others. After all, you folks did start it.

The answer to your question is a resounding no. We don't know what's going on, and if even we did, we wouldn't be able to disclose the information here.



She's female, Vitalia.

Deteis, Civere, Achura, all State citizens,

The atrocities being committed by the Caldari Providence Directorate against the Caldari Civilization are plain for all to see. These horrific acts are wiping out untold numbers of State Citizens, regardless of their loyalty or political affiliations.

This has gone beyond a matter of cosmopolitics and factional allegiance. This is an immediate cause for humanitarian outcry by all those who claim to value human life, even if only in the most utilitarian terms.

Those of you inside the State paying witness to what is now underway across all State Districts, I request that you aid those citizens now being brutally attacked by the Directorate and assist them in any way possible.

May the Fates save us all from the madness Tibus Heth has unleashed this day. . .

-Julianus Soter, Executor, Villore Accords

Deteis, Civere, Achura, all State citizens,

The atrocities being committed by the Caldari Providence Directorate against the Caldari Civilization are plain for all to see. These horrific acts are wiping out untold numbers of State Citizens, regardless of their loyalty or political affiliations.

This has gone beyond a matter of cosmopolitics and factional allegiance. This is an immediate cause for humanitarian outcry by all those who claim to value human life, even if only in the most utilitarian terms.

Those of you inside the State paying witness to what is now underway across all State Districts, I request that you aid those citizens now being brutally attacked by the Directorate and assist them in any way possible.

May the Fates save us all from the madness Tibus Heth has unleashed this day. . .

-Julianus Soter, Executor, Villore Accords

Citizens, stay available for mobilisation requests and pay attention to your chains of command and/or information. Be especially vigilant for attempts to spin this already vague news to create unrest and panic. Do not go off half-cocked. Stay at your posts and do your duty.

We will, of course, be monitoring events closely.

You left WHG? The hell's going on?

Rogue drones.

Cryptic. Are you suggesting that the Caldari State has been invaded?

You left WHG? The hell's going on?

Wiyrkomi left the Wiyrkomi Honor Guard, Anslo. Fortunately I was not forced into a life of Sudoku puzzles and writing angry letters to the New Caldari Mail.

So, after all of the claims that WHG's audit was "business as usual, nothing to see here" is that still the line?

Miss Vea, I'm sure everyone is moved by your generosity and your concern, as well as the fact that you are putting your money where your mouth is, but if you have heard reports of planetary bombardments then you've heard more than I've heard. At present the only reports I've heard have been an unannounced fleet mobilisation.

Maybe.


Or some kind of virus atacked land drones.

It would appear the tensions within the State are reaching fever pitch. These could prove to be interesting times.

I think you can safely assume that the audit turned out to be more than business as usual - but that does not mean that Wiyrkomi was required to inform either you or us of that fact until they had the information they needed to make whatever choice they were weighing up.

C'mon... Clearly yesterday was the day to stock up on ammo, before the prices went up...

If I were the Gallente I would be taking advantage of this like buy one, get one free night at a pleasure hub.

I sent off a demand for information to the CEP. If they are not forthcoming with information, I'll lobby Mittani to arrange another Burn Jita event and hit the State where they will feel it-their wallets.

Wait, what's this about a pleasure hub?

I sent off a demand for information to the CEP. If they are not forthcoming with information, I'll lobby Mittani to arrange another Burn Jita event and hit the State where they will feel it-their wallets.

As was pointed out to me a while back, you do realise the overwhelming weight of Burn Jita's economic impact fell upon capsuleers, and furthermore upon capsuleers who have no specific affiliation with the State, right?

Greetings capsuleers, I have been authorized by Caldari Navy Command to release a short statement regarding the events of yesterday and the continued action of the Caldari Navy and allied forces. Because of operational security, I cannot give details of any current military actions being undertaken by the Caldari State at this time.

However, you may rest assured that no violence is being perpetrated by the Caldari State against its own citizens and any such accusations as such will be considered treasonous. All actions are strictly being taken in a military and security capacity, to protect the interests of the State, its corporations, and its people. We are acting on several sources of actionable intelligence to prevent a widespread security threat to both the Caldari and the cluster at large.

At the current time, the Caldari Navy remains on a state of highest alert and will be vigilant in defending the State from all outside threats.

My sources are telling me that you have confirmed using tactical orbital strikes against this unnamed threat. Can you confirm this in writing here?

you may rest assured that no violence is being perpetrated by the Caldari State against its own citizens and any such accusations as such will be considered treasonous. .

Greetings capsuleers, I have been authorized by Caldari Navy Command to release a short statement regarding the events of yesterday and the continued action of the Caldari Navy and allied forces. Because of operational security, I cannot give details of any current military actions being undertaken by the Caldari State at this time.

However, you may rest assured that no violence is being perpetrated by the Caldari State against its own citizens and any such accusations as such will be considered treasonous. All actions are strictly being taken in a military and security capacity, to protect the interests of the State, its corporations, and its people. We are acting on several sources of actionable intelligence to prevent a widespread security threat to both the Caldari and the cluster at large.

At the current time, the Caldari Navy remains on a state of highest alert and will be vigilant in defending the State from all outside threats.

We are acting on several sources of actionable intelligence to prevent a widespread security threat to both the Caldari and the cluster at large.

All the alarm and hair-tearing over the words "orbital bombardment".

Most orbital strikes (not all, but the majority) are precision firepower launched from small weaponry. Frigate and destroyer grade. a 150mm railgun loaded with tactical orbit-to-ground ammunition produces a smaller bang than some of the artillery used in warfare on the homeworld by our pre-warp ancestors. Tactical EMP rounds won't even damage any structures they hit.

Now, if there were dual 1000mm railguns being aimed down the gravity well, THEN the alarm and concern about civilian casualties would be justified. Those things can trigger tectonic events. But until I hear that the firepower being used is bigger than, say, 250mm, I see no reason to believe that these orbital strikes are any more harmful than the ones that our cousins the new soldiers are asking us to provide.

The Directive Enforcement Department are currently keeping a watchful eye on the situation as it develops.

We have stressed to the involved parties, and will do so again publicly, that any attempts at breach of sovereign borders outside provisions made in the CONCORD Emergency Militia War Powers Act YC110 will be met with full and lethal DED response.

Regards,

Arve Vesren
S.W.A.T. Director
Directive Enforcement Department
CONCORD Assembly

The Directive Enforcement Department are currently keeping a watchful eye on the situation as it develops.

We have stressed to the involved parties, and will do so again publicly, that any attempts at breach of sovereign borders outside provisions made in the CONCORD Emergency Militia War Powers Act YC110 will be met with full and lethal DED response.

Regards,

Arve Vesren
S.W.A.T. Director
Directive Enforcement Department
CONCORD Assembly

Stitcher is quite right, having seen black box footage from some of my marines, precision strikes are exactly what they are described as. Tactical strikes, though many times more impressive, are easily directed, given an appropriate beacon to target. Even if these rumored bombardments are a reality, weapons testing on the large swathes of sub-optimal land that can be found even on temperate worlds is the most likely destination.

After all, even the most strident cries of 'press manipulation' would fall flat against the stark reality of a flattened city-block. Manipulating stories tends to work well on two extremes - whole populations in the case of cultural bias and white-wash or slander on the individual level. Covering up that tricky middle-ground of 'sub-national, but pan-system' goings on is hardly practical; someone always talks and it's hard to quiet a traumatised population.

Suffice to say I have every confidence that these operations are legitimate and in the interests of the people. Trust your leadership, citizens, they are the stewards of our strength and unity in these dark times. Celebrate your armed forces, they are your protectors and the steadfast line between order and anarchy.

Uka hikiin, suuolo?*

Yes, they're doing their job. I'm not sure what need there is for all this venom.

* (AUTOTRANS: "You as well, my friend?")

Yesterday evening, the Federation Navy along with Tripwire and all branches of the Federal Armed Forces were placed on high alert in response to the mobilization of the vast majority of the Caldari State's military forces.

They will remain in this state until such time as the situation is resolved.

At this time we are pleased to report that no attempt to breach the Gallente-Caldari border has been made, and that fighting has indeed remained within Caldari borders, solely focused on populated Caldari worlds.

Regardless, the Senate, Federal Intelligence Office and Federation Navy continue to monitor the situation closely.

Coupled with this, the Luminaire Defense Force remains fully mobilized and on full alert.

Auvier Bauvon
Operational Admiral
Verge Vendor & Essence Division
Tripwire Intelligence & Command

Greetings capsuleers, I have been authorized by Caldari Navy Command to release a short statement regarding the events of yesterday and the continued action of the Caldari Navy and allied forces. Because of operational security, I cannot give details of any current military actions being undertaken by the Caldari State at this time.

However, you may rest assured that no violence is being perpetrated by the Caldari State against its own citizens and any such accusations as such will be considered treasonous. All actions are strictly being taken in a military and security capacity, to protect the interests of the State, its corporations, and its people. We are acting on several sources of actionable intelligence to prevent a widespread security threat to both the Caldari and the cluster at large.

At the current time, the Caldari Navy remains on a state of highest alert and will be vigilant in defending the State from all outside threats.

Surely, "the cluster at large" deserves to know what this "widespread security threat" is?

Has no one told you people how rude you are?

Has anyone ever told you that no one gives a rats ass about your **** posting and jabs? If you want to get reactions, try a different Fluid Router Network. I hear the General Discussion Net is good for what you're looking for.

If it's contained within State space... why? The Feddie insistence on somehow having rights to, or even just that they deserve to know what's going on within State space, Corporations and operations is odd to say the least. It is quite simply none of your business until it affects you. Until then, it's State (and apparently CONCORD observation so far) business.

Has no one told you people how rude you are?

Let me connect the dots for you. A massive military operation is reported to be taking place in secure Caldari space, involving large numbers of Caldari Navy and CPD military assets. Initial reports describe "heavy fighting." At this point, many concerned citizens from each Empire inquire to the cause and the impact of these events. It is widely speculated (and disputed) that civilian casualties are taking place.

Enter a representative of the Caldari Navy. He says everything is fine, and that they are responding to a threat to "the cluster" as well as Caldari internal security.

If this threat truly is something the valiant Caldari Navy is currently defending all of us from, we have a legitimate concern as to what that threat is.

You're exhibiting negativity bias. CONCORD and the DED do their jobs perfectly most days. No organisation is infallible, however, and the few failures we've seen don't outweigh the smooth running that we don't ever see because smooth running is not newsworthy.

Nugoeihuvi News - Heavy fighting reported between Caldari State Provist forces and unidentified ground troops in the Kaala Constellation.

Calling this now, planetary attacks by rogue drones.