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CosmicWillow	Posted - 2008.04.11 16:29:00 - [1] Edited by: CosmicWillow on 11/04/2008 16:29:25 Amarr Battleships named after acts of god. Minmatar Battleships named after forces of nature. Gallente Battleships named after ??? Caldari Battleships named after birds and insects?
Arthur Frayn Veterans Of Liberation Ltd.	Posted - 2008.04.11 16:37:00 - [2] Gallente battleship names are just meant to sound cool. -- Eve needs a dose of Top Gun without the sweaty shower scenes.
Dheorl The Scope	Posted - 2008.04.11 16:39:00 - [3] Each race has a subject that all it's names are based on (it's not just the BS). Caldari is animals (mainly birds), Amarr is holy kinda stuff, Minmatar is norse stuff (I think), and Gallente is celtic stuff (again, I think, my mythology is a bit rusty).
Arthur Frayn Veterans Of Liberation Ltd.	Posted - 2008.04.11 16:41:00 - [4] Gallente is mostly based on greek mythological names. Hyperion was in fact, a greek Titan(godlike being). -- Eve needs a dose of Top Gun without the sweaty shower scenes.
Kagura Nikon Minmatar Infinity Enterprises Odyssey.	Posted - 2008.04.11 16:41:00 - [5] Gallente has a lot of greek stuff . Minmatar are violent and strong names and norse stuff ( stabber, rupture, Tempest as violnt examples) naglfar as Nosrse example Caldari are beats animals or mythical beats Amarr is religion stuff. ------------------------------------------------- If brute force doesn't solve your problem... you are not using enough
Euriti Gallente SniggWaffe	Posted - 2008.04.11 16:45:00 - [6] Gallente is greek and latin (Thorax = Upper part of the torso)
John Darke Caldari Hogosha Ronin	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:07:00 - [7] All the races seem to have an underlying theme which is a little more general than what you've stated. Amarr - Religion (Prophecy, Damnation, Armageddon) Minmatar - Storms/Weapons/"Dogs" (Cyclone, Typhoon and Tempest)(Rapier, Sabre and Claymore) (Hyena, Hound, Wolf) Gallente - Greek Mythology (Eos, Thanatos, Hyperion) Caldari - Birds (Merlin, Falcon, Rook, Raven) However, it seems like the Amarr are the only race that actually fully stick to their theme. All the other races have names that blantantly don't follow their theme. Minmatar - Bellicose (the word meaning warmongering?) Caldari - Scorpion (last I checked, they were not birds) and some mythical half bird creatures (Harpy, Griffin) and the Ferox (ferocious?) The Gallente battleships seem to be just made up names (except the Hyperion). ---------------------------------------- Our allies have forsaken honor. Now we walk alone... John Darke Operations Officer Hogosha Ronin
Dyaven Gallente Soldiers of the Empire	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:23:00 - [8] Minmatar Capital Ships are Norse mythology. Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse. Naglfar, in Norse mythology, was a ship made entirely from the fingernails and toenails of the dead. (Taken from Wikipedia) Hel, is the lowest realm in the Yggdrasil world tree. Fenrir, in Norse mythology, Fenrir or Fenrisulfr is a wolf, the son of Loki and the giantess Angrbo=a. Fenrir is bound by the gods, but is ultimately destined to grow too large for his bonds and swallow Odin whole during the course of Ragnar÷k. He will be slain by Odin's son, Vi=arr, who will slice his belly open, avenging his father. (Taken from Wikipedia) ---- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Addams
Mithrantir Ob'lontra Gallente Ixion Defence Systems The Cyrene Initiative	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:27:00 - [9] Gallente are named after Latin and Greek Mythology and words Dominix comes from Domini (Master, Lord for Latin) Megathron is a Greek word and means big throne (also was implying the great King, since a great king would sit on a great throne to show his power). Hyperion is a Greek Mythology Titan. ------- Nobody can be exactly like me. Even I have trouble doing it.
Emroth	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:28:00 - [10] Edited by: Emroth on 11/04/2008 17:32:04 Dont know much about other ships, but as a norwegian and quite interested in the norse mythology i can say Minmatar ships are quite often named after Norse mythology / norse words. Hel - Hell, short and simple. The word 'hell' comes from the norse word 'Hel'. Nidhoggur - a worm thats beneath the earth, trying to destroy the roots belonging to 'the Tree of life', Yggdrasil. Sleipnir - Odin, norse god, had a 8 feeted steed and Sleipnir was his name. Naglfar - The name of the largest ship, made by nails from dead people. The word 'Nagl' is a norse word and even in the norwegian language today, meaning nail. Huginn - One of the two ravens Odin had. Munin - Same as above. Vargur - Means wolf. Fenrir - Also known as the Fenriswolf, yet a mammal, a wolf from norse mythology. This wolf is strapped in chains still, and if the wolf gets loose Ragnarok will start. Ragnarok - The vikings name of doomsday. Also we can see that many of the Matarian ships are mammals, Hound, Hyena, Vargur, etc. There, lesson over, when other mates where playing football i was reading books, finally i got it put to some use! :)
Kusha'an Gallente Equinox Industrial Co.	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:32:00 - [11] Originally by: Mithrantir Ob'lontra Gallente are named after Latin and Greek Mythology and words Dominix comes from Domini (Master, Lord for Latin) Megathron is a Greek word and means big throne (also was implying the great King, since a great king would sit on a great throne to show his power). Hyperion is a Greek Mythology Titan. Well that makes total sense since Gallente are of French origin. Originally by: welsh wizard stupid falcon pilots uncloak all the time coz they think they need to surface for air.
Dyaven Gallente Soldiers of the Empire	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:34:00 - [12] Originally by: Kusha'an Originally by: Mithrantir Ob'lontra Gallente are named after Latin and Greek Mythology and words Dominix comes from Domini (Master, Lord for Latin) Megathron is a Greek word and means big throne (also was implying the great King, since a great king would sit on a great throne to show his power). Hyperion is a Greek Mythology Titan. Well that makes total sense since Gallente are of French origin. French words don't make for very interesting names, since the majority of the playerbase speaks English, and French has a lot of similar words to English and no mythology to take names from. :P ---- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Addams
Dyaven Gallente Soldiers of the Empire	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:37:00 - [13] I've always wondered why there is no Caldari Albatross, seems like a fitting name for a Caldari ship. ---- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Addams
Trevor Warps	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:40:00 - [14] Originally by: Dyaven French words don't make for very interesting names, since the majority of the playerbase speaks English, and French has a lot of similar words to English and no mythology to take names from. :P Actually there are some french names in game like : cormorant, tristan, sacrilege, malediction and i might forget some. Those two last might be just the same thing both in english and french tho.
Dyaven Gallente Soldiers of the Empire	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:43:00 - [15] Originally by: Trevor Warps Originally by: Dyaven French words don't make for very interesting names, since the majority of the playerbase speaks English, and French has a lot of similar words to English and no mythology to take names from. :P Actually there are some french names in game like : cormorant, tristan, sacrilege, malediction and i might forget some. Those two last might be just the same thing both in english and french tho. I never said there weren't any French ship names, did I? :P Strange how only one of those is Gallente though. ---- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Addams
Tsanse Kinske WeMeanYouKnowHarm	Posted - 2008.04.11 17:45:00 - [16] Edited by: Tsanse Kinske on 11/04/2008 17:45:07 Minni have some patterns, but they really are a mixed bag, appropriately enough. Piercing/Cutting/Exploding Actions: Rifter, Rupture, Stabber, Probe, etc. All T1 Blades: Rapier, Broadsword, Stiletto, etc. All T2 Norse Myth: Fenrir, Sleipnir, Huginn, etc. Animals: Cheetah, Jaguar, Mammoth, etc. Mostly, but not entirely Thukker. Bad Weather: Tempest, Hurricane, Typhoon, etc. All BS and BC. Vague or Miscellaneous: Bellicose, Claw, Wreathe, Prowler, Vigil, etc. * * * In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. -Douglas Adams, writing about EVE
Spud Gunn	Posted - 2008.04.11 18:00:00 - [17] Originally by: John Darke All the other races have names that blantantly don't follow their theme. Caldari - Scorpion (last I checked, they were not birds) and some mythical half bird creatures (Harpy, Griffin) and the Ferox (ferocious?) Not to mention that most well-known of all birds, the Badger...
Xornicon Altair Woopatang The Red Skull	Posted - 2008.04.11 18:12:00 - [18] While most of this is correct, the one thing that's been missed entirely is that the Caldari ships are not birds, nor animals, they are creatures (both real and mythical) that are strong, if not the best of, hunters. They are all creatures that will prey upon other creatures, including their own kind if food is scarce. All of these ship class names apply across the board, not just to Battleships. So, to revise the original statement: Amarr: named after archetypes or events that are common in Religion Minmatar: named after forces in general, not just forces of nature (a burst is a force, but not really a force of nature) Gallente: named after creatures and people of myth and lore, mostly greek or roman Caldari: named after Creatures of Prey
Derek Sigres	Posted - 2008.04.11 18:14:00 - [19] Originally by: Dyaven I've always wondered why there is no Caldari Albatross, seems like a fitting name for a Caldari ship. If I were in charge of naming Caldari ships, the Raven would be an Eagle, the Falcon would be a raven and an eagle would be an albatros. Afterall, why the hell is a caldari battleship named after a carrion bird? Seems a better name for the destroyer given their main function these days is to salvage.
Tuncan Minmatar Amistad Annihilate Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate	Posted - 2008.04.11 18:24:00 - [20] Dunno about others but Megathron = just look at the wheels =) its the evil boss of transformers =) and looks like a transformer it even has wheels!
Anubis Xian Vertigo One	Posted - 2008.04.11 18:41:00 - [21] Is it just me or is this thread the same answer just said 42 different ways? Originally by: CCP Oveur The client handles no logic, it is simply a dumb terminal. Juggernauts
Mithrantir Ob'lontra Gallente Ixion Defence Systems The Cyrene Initiative	Posted - 2008.04.11 18:46:00 - [22] Originally by: Kusha'an Originally by: Mithrantir Ob'lontra Gallente are named after Latin and Greek Mythology and words Dominix comes from Domini (Master, Lord for Latin) Megathron is a Greek word and means big throne (also was implying the great King, since a great king would sit on a great throne to show his power). Hyperion is a Greek Mythology Titan. Well that makes total sense since Gallente are of French origin. Well Greeks do have a way to survive. And i guess that the original description of Gallente was trying to paint them as EU population mainly (where the French and German are the main axis somehow). So for German heritance it has the Gallente Federation sign, and for French origins has the description of the race. Greeks and Romans have the meaningful part lol ------- Nobody can be exactly like me. Even I have trouble doing it.
Dyaven Gallente Soldiers of the Empire	Posted - 2008.04.11 19:24:00 - [23] Originally by: Xornicon Altair While most of this is correct, the one thing that's been missed entirely is that the Caldari ships are not birds, nor animals, they are creatures (both real and mythical) that are strong, if not the best of, hunters. They are all creatures that will prey upon other creatures, including their own kind if food is scarce. All of these ship class names apply across the board, not just to Battleships. So, to revise the original statement: Amarr: named after archetypes or events that are common in Religion Minmatar: named after forces in general, not just forces of nature (a burst is a force, but not really a force of nature) Gallente: named after creatures and people of myth and lore, mostly greek or roman Caldari: named after Creatures of Prey Gallente and Minmatar names really can't be generalized... all of the Minmatar capitals are from Norse Mythology, and a lot are named after various canines, felines and strangely theres the Mastodon and Mammoth, two elephants, along with assorted English words for chaos, violence and destruction. ---- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Addams
Deadeye Devie Minmatar	Posted - 2008.04.11 19:24:00 - [24] Originally by: Tuncan Dunno about others but Megathron = just look at the wheels =) its the evil boss of transformers =) and looks like a transformer it even has wheels! A/ your thinking of megaTron, not megaTHron B/ in the original cartoons and toys he was modled on a walther PPK pistol (same type James Bond was fond of), but as this would make little or no sense for the most reacent film, it was altered to a Jet, based on fantasy, and was supposed to be a common type on the Transformers homeworrld.....so no wheels. C/ the megathron has NO wheels anyway... Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of themself without that law is both.
Rob Adams Gallente The White Star Consortium Tenth Legion	Posted - 2008.04.11 19:42:00 - [25] you can find quite a few names on here http://ludios.org/greekgods/
SoftRevolution	Posted - 2008.04.11 19:58:00 - [26] Edited by: SoftRevolution on 11/04/2008 19:57:54 Gallente ship names are mostly gods and not just greek. Ishkur is the sumerian god of thunder. Ditto Ishtar. Arazu is the Babylonian god of construction. Caldari are mostly birds with a few mythical creatures thrown in. Amarr are western religious themed. Did you notice that the Khanid variants sound eviller than the Viziam and Carthum ships? Absolution vs. Damnation. Zealot vs. Sacrilege Crusader vs. Malediction Anathaema.
DubanFP Caldari Four Rings Phalanx Alliance	Posted - 2008.04.11 20:24:00 - [27] Edited by: DubanFP on 11/04/2008 20:24:33 Originally by: Dheorl Caldari is animals (mainly birds) They also have several mythical creatures. Rokh, Griffon, & Chimera for example. _______________ ReiAyanami> We bring you tidings of AARRRRRRRRR
Dheorl The Scope	Posted - 2008.04.11 20:44:00 - [28] Originally by: Xornicon Altair they are creatures (both real and mythical) that are strong, if not the best of, hunters. They are all creatures that will prey upon other creatures, including their own kind if food is scarce. For ye must learn to fear the bantams, dread the all consuming wrath of the drakes and quiver over the onslaught of the blackbirds
Radcjk Caldari Dark Star LTD Atrocitas	Posted - 2008.04.11 20:56:00 - [29] Mostly birds or creatures of flight would have been a better example. And of course there is the badger.... right. And the Caracal, which is a cat that hunts small birds. I think out of all of them the names of the Badger and Scorpion fit the Caldari the least. Also, as a side note, it would be awesome if the red underlining spell check would not highlight Eve-related words like Caldari and Ferox as being misspelled every time I type them.
Jennifer Flate Caldari The Threshold	Posted - 2008.04.11 21:04:00 - [30] how about we just leave it at Caldari being named after animals, mystical or not. They are animals. I have no idea about the others :P
Jericho Alar Gallente Eve University Ivy League	Posted - 2008.04.11 21:05:00 - [31] Originally by: Radcjk Mostly birds or creatures of flight would have been a better example. And of course there is the badger.... right. And the Caracal, which is a cat that hunts small birds. I think out of all of them the names of the Badger and Scorpion fit the Caldari the least. Also, as a side note, it would be awesome if the red underlining spell check would not highlight Eve-related words like Caldari and Ferox as being misspelled every time I type them. that's not a feature of the BBS, that's a feature of your browser. recommend "right click" -> "add to dictionary" (if nothing else eve should have taught everyone here that right click is your friend!)
CosmicWillow	Posted - 2008.04.11 21:20:00 - [32] Well... I understand the ties of Amarr to religion and Minmatar to forces of nature (being kinda un-educated slaves and all). Gallente to gods... okay? But what in the eve story made Caldarian's worship birds?
Tsanse Kinske WeMeanYouKnowHarm	Posted - 2008.04.11 21:27:00 - [33] Originally by: Jennifer Flate how about we just leave it at Caldari being named after animals, mystical or not. They are animals. I have no idea about the others :P The Onyx is a bit of an oddball though. Looking it up, I see that it can refer to a couple of esoteric kinds of butterflies or a mollusk, but I'm not sure that's what they intended. * * * In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. -Douglas Adams, writing about EVE
Tsanse Kinske WeMeanYouKnowHarm	Posted - 2008.04.11 21:33:00 - [34] Another thing, semi-related... The Heretic and Sacrilege have always bugged me a little, just because they don't seem like something Amarr would celebrate by naming ships after. Obviously just chosen because they've got religious flavor and a good sound, I think. * * * In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. -Douglas Adams, writing about EVE
Jennifer Flate Caldari The Threshold	Posted - 2008.04.11 21:35:00 - [35] onyx, maybe they just stole it from the rock-based pokTmon, onix?
Wideen Caldari Eon Project Legion of Honor	Posted - 2008.04.11 21:44:00 - [36] Ishtar is actually the goddess of love and war in Babylonian mythology. Astarte is a mythological counterpart to the Ishtar, just in a different language. Originally by: F'nog Your math intrigues me, and I wish to subscribe to its newsletter.
Dheorl The Scope	Posted - 2008.04.11 22:13:00 - [37] Originally by: Tsanse Kinske The Heretic and Sacrilege have always bugged me a little, just because they don't seem like something Amarr would celebrate by naming ships after. Obviously just chosen because they've got religious flavor and a good sound, I think. They are also both khanid ships. Incase you don't read the back story the founder of the khanid kingdom refused to comit suicide when he did not make it to be emporor (which your meant to do) so therefore is an outcast and hence the unholy/rebelous names I geuss.
Dyaven Gallente Soldiers of the Empire	Posted - 2008.04.11 22:21:00 - [38] Originally by: Jennifer Flate onyx, maybe they just stole it from the rock-based pokTmon, onix? Onyx would much more likely be named after the rock than a Pokemon that was named after the same thing... however Onyx is usually black, and the Onyx ship is white, so... that doesn't really fit. ---- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Addams
Mr Ignitious Gallente R.E.C.O.N. The Volition Cult	Posted - 2008.04.11 22:28:00 - [39] gallente get screwed alot on ship names lol. Like ishtar is the goddess of fertility and love. Most of their ships are similar, like even astarte is another goddess of love and girly stuff like that...ASTARTE cmon, one of my fav PEW PEW ships...lol, whatever. the few exceptions i can think of off the top of my head are: Deimos: god of terror and fear Keres: one of the three fates some of the capitals got it better to i believe. Also, alot of gallente cruisers are based off of latin, but i don't know if all of them are actual words (other than our buddy thorax).
Xonkra Gallente	Posted - 2008.04.11 22:34:00 - [40] Originally by: Euriti Gallente is greek and latin (Thorax = Upper part of the torso) the irony stupid character limit
Dyaven Gallente Soldiers of the Empire	Posted - 2008.04.11 22:34:00 - [41] Originally by: Mr Ignitious Deimos: god of terror and fear Deimos is Terror, Phobos is Fear. ---- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
Tsanse Kinske WeMeanYouKnowHarm	Posted - 2008.04.11 22:49:00 - [42] Edited by: Tsanse Kinske on 11/04/2008 22:51:40 Originally by: Dheorl Originally by: Tsanse Kinske The Heretic and Sacrilege have always bugged me a little, just because they don't seem like something Amarr would celebrate by naming ships after. Obviously just chosen because they've got religious flavor and a good sound, I think. They are also both khanid ships. Incase you don't read the back story the founder of the khanid kingdom refused to comit suicide when he did not make it to be emporor (which your meant to do) so therefore is an outcast and hence the unholy/rebelous names I geuss. Wow, I like that explanation a lot, especially since the other Khanid ships now seem more fitting as well. Apparently I didn't give whoever decided the names of those ships enough credit. * * * In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. -Douglas Adams, writing about EVE
Warrio Mining Bytes Inc. Insurgency	Posted - 2008.04.12 03:18:00 - [43] I think you're all look a little too specific; Amarr - Religion and spirituality (Abandon, Vengeance, Guardian etc.) Matari - Violence and War (Typhoon, Heyena etc. Typhoon is a violent storm, Heyena is a viscious animal.) Gallente - Godlike Power (Names of Gods, mythological figures etc.) Caldari - Ferocious and/or beautiful animals (Scorpion, Cerberus, Drake, Chimera) Each of their ship nomenclature fits in well with their races ethos. Sig removed due to being too freaking awsome. If you would like further details please mail [email protected] - Deckard Cain
Kyra Felann Gallente Noir.	Posted - 2008.04.12 04:21:00 - [44] Originally by: Kusha'an Well that makes total sense since Gallente are of French origin. Yeah, and Caldari are descended from birds, right? I mean, ship names have to deal 100% solely with the race's origin, obviously.
Captain Agemman Minmatar Legio Ultra	Posted - 2008.04.12 04:51:00 - [45] Just to confuse all your theories, remember that kitsune is japanese for fox.
SoftRevolution	Posted - 2008.04.12 04:59:00 - [46] Originally by: Captain Agemman Just to confuse all your theories, remember that kitsune is japanese for fox. Isn't it some sort of fox spirit in folklore? Then you could file it under "mythical creatures". EVE RELATED CONTENT
XFreedomX	Posted - 2008.04.12 05:51:00 - [47] Originally by: Warrio I think you're all look a little too specific; Matari - Violence and War (Typhoon, Heyena etc. Typhoon is a violent storm, Heyena is a viscious animal.) ..... Each of their ship nomenclature fits in well with their races ethos. What about Muninn and Vagabond? How do they fit in?
Jennifer Flate Caldari The Threshold	Posted - 2008.04.12 07:17:00 - [48] Still no-one knows what the Onyx is about? Also i would like to know about the Vagabond, it just sounds weird.
Ancy Denaries Caldari Under Heavy Fire	Posted - 2008.04.12 08:45:00 - [49] Originally by: XFreedomX Originally by: Warrio I think you're all look a little too specific; Matari - Violence and War (Typhoon, Heyena etc. Typhoon is a violent storm, Heyena is a viscious animal.) ..... Each of their ship nomenclature fits in well with their races ethos. What about Muninn and Vagabond? How do they fit in? Read the WHOLE thread before replying. It's already been explained where Muninn comes from. It's one of Odins ravens and thus of norse mythology. Vagabond is simply a name for a wanderer, someone without a home of his own. A traveller.
Evita Achura Caldari Science and Trade Institute	Posted - 2008.04.12 08:46:00 - [50] Originally by: Captain Agemman Just to confuse all your theories, remember that kitsune is japanese for fox. Oh great now we have the god of furries involved in eve.
Venus Felix	Posted - 2008.04.12 10:04:00 - [51] What about the Charon (Caldari freighter). According to Dictionary.com and wikipedia it seems to be a ferryman from Greek mythology and most certainly not an animal. Seems more fitting for a Gallente ship.
Euriti Gallente SniggWaffe	Posted - 2008.04.12 10:23:00 - [52] Nyx = Godess of the night Erebus = God, son of Chaos, darkness of shadow Thanatos = Son of Erebus and Nyx Moros = Same as above
royal killer Amarr The Funkalistic SMASH Alliance	Posted - 2008.04.13 02:28:00 - [53] Originally by: Kusha'an Originally by: Mithrantir Ob'lontra Gallente are named after Latin and Greek Mythology and words Dominix comes from Domini (Master, Lord for Latin) Megathron is a Greek word and means big throne (also was implying the great King, since a great king would sit on a great throne to show his power). Hyperion is a Greek Mythology Titan. Well that makes total sense since Gallente are of French origin. Thron a la mega......now that doesnt sound well now does it?
Dristra Amarr Shadows of the Dead Vae Victis.	Posted - 2008.04.13 15:35:00 - [54] Originally by: SoftRevolution Edited by: SoftRevolution on 11/04/2008 19:57:54 Gallente ship names are mostly gods and not just greek. Ishkur is the sumerian god of thunder. Ditto Ishtar. Arazu is the Babylonian god of construction. Caldari are mostly birds with a few mythical creatures thrown in. Amarr are western religious themed. Did you notice that the Khanid variants sound eviller than the Viziam and Carthum ships? Absolution vs. Damnation. Zealot vs. Sacrilege Crusader vs. Malediction Anathaema. the evil khanid ships use missiles, that is a heretical act really. Support the introduction of well thought out Amarr solutions! I believe rats should avoid you if you have high standing with them.
Luefa PROGENITOR CORPORATION	Posted - 2008.04.13 17:01:00 - [55] Originally by: Derek Sigres Originally by: Dyaven I've always wondered why there is no Caldari Albatross, seems like a fitting name for a Caldari ship. If I were in charge of naming Caldari ships, the Raven would be an Eagle, the Falcon would be a raven and an eagle would be an albatros. Afterall, why the hell is a caldari battleship named after a carrion bird? Seems a better name for the destroyer given their main function these days is to salvage. Ravens are also associated with impending doom,death,a general indicator that bad things are about to happen.I guess if you look at it from that angle it's a good name.
KhaelaMensha Khaine Minmatar Duty.	Posted - 2008.04.14 04:51:00 - [56] Originally by: Xornicon Altair Caldari ships are not birds, nor animals, they are creatures (both real and mythical) that are strong, if not the best of, hunters. They are all creatures that will prey upon other creatures, including their own kind if food is scarce. Caldari: named after Creatures of Prey I do like this idea but are the Ibis, Moa & Bantam really birds of prey?
Imaos	Posted - 2008.04.14 09:49:00 - [57] Originally by: KhaelaMensha Khaine Originally by: Xornicon Altair Caldari ships are not birds, nor animals, they are creatures (both real and mythical) that are strong, if not the best of, hunters. They are all creatures that will prey upon other creatures, including their own kind if food is scarce. Caldari: named after Creatures of Prey I do like this idea but are the Ibis, Moa & Bantam really birds of prey? They got the names that are inline with the job the ship has. Most combat ships are named after predators (falcon (hunts from far above) and rook (hunts from hidden spots/goes for the eyes) etc.). Bantam, Badger are more industrious animals (the further being a chicken that picks worms out of the ground ). The Ibis is as much bird of prey as is the ship. The Moa is an extinct bird. Does somebody really use that ship? Imaos ------------------------------------------ Originally by: NoNah My friend, this is EVE, as it's a space oriented game, they couldn't have trolls. We have Caldari.
Heelay Ashrum Caldari Santhe Sienar Technologies	Posted - 2008.04.14 10:49:00 - [58] Edited by: Heelay Ashrum on 14/04/2008 10:49:25 Originally by: Euriti Gallente is greek and latin (Thorax = Upper part of the torso) THORAX. ( from Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology ) 1. One of the Gigantes, was killed by the Moerae. (Apollod. i. 6. º 2.) 2. A Trojan who was killed by Odysseus. (Horn. II. xi. 422.) 3. A son of Phaenops, who, with his brother Xanthus, was slain by Diomedes. (Horn. //. v. 152.) A Phaeacian of this name occurs in the Odyssey (viii. 113). [L. S.]
Dheorl The Scope	Posted - 2008.04.14 10:55:00 - [59] Originally by: Imaos Originally by: KhaelaMensha Khaine Originally by: Xornicon Altair Caldari ships are not birds, nor animals, they are creatures (both real and mythical) that are strong, if not the best of, hunters. They are all creatures that will prey upon other creatures, including their own kind if food is scarce. Caldari: named after Creatures of Prey I do like this idea but are the Ibis, Moa & Bantam really birds of prey? They got the names that are inline with the job the ship has. Most combat ships are named after predators (falcon (hunts from far above) and rook (hunts from hidden spots/goes for the eyes) etc.). Bantam, Badger are more industrious animals (the further being a chicken that picks worms out of the ground ). The Ibis is as much bird of prey as is the ship. The Moa is an extinct bird. Does somebody really use that ship? Imaos What about the drake? You can't honestly say it's a fersome predator.
Myrkala Minmatar Aurora Acclivitous	Posted - 2008.04.14 12:14:00 - [60] Dominix = The Lord (Latin: Domini, they added the X for the coolness factor.) Could also be the term to dominate. Megathron = Mega Throne = Big Throne, or simply name after Megatron of Transformers... Hyperion = Son of Gaia(earth) and Uranus, could actually mean "The high one". Looks like they picked names that are themed of the Mediterranean. "Ruppie ain't no puppie."
Cire XIII Caldari Ever Flow	Posted - 2008.04.14 12:28:00 - [61] Originally by: Dheorl What about the drake? You can't honestly say it's a fersome predator. Predator of the red cross.
Saerdna16ID Gallente 16th Interspacial Dynasty The 11th Hour	Posted - 2008.04.14 13:32:00 - [62] Originally by: CosmicWillow Edited by: CosmicWillow on 11/04/2008 16:29:25 Amarr Battleships named after acts of god. Minmatar Battleships named after forces of nature. Gallente Battleships named after ??? Caldari Battleships named after birds and insects? Gellente are more into the Greek Mythology and Greek words. E.G. Myrmidon Comes from the name of the Achileas soldiers (Omiros) Thanatos in Greek means death Helios in Greek mean Sun Nemesis is from Greek Mythology and she was a God. However not all ships names come from Greek words or Greek Mythology
Dheorl The Scope	Posted - 2008.04.14 13:39:00 - [63] Originally by: Myrkala Dominix = The Lord (Latin: Domini, they added the X for the coolness factor.) Could also be the term to dominate. Megathron = Mega Throne = Big Throne, or simply name after Megatron of Transformers... Hyperion = Son of Gaia(earth) and Uranus, could actually mean "The high one". Looks like they picked names that are themed of the Mediterranean. Works reasonably well until you get to stuff like taranis. Last time I checked britain wasn't in the med. There are general themes bt it's impossible to acuratly narrow it down to anything more than caldari - animals, amarr - relgious stuff, gallente - gods and minmatar - forces/animals/gods/religion (why does minmatar always have to be so awkward). Even at that degree of accuracy it's still a bit sketchy in places.
Imaos	Posted - 2008.04.15 08:01:00 - [64] Originally by: Dheorl What about the drake? You can't honestly say it's a fersome predator. What about don't think of your farm's male duck, but more into mythology: Drakes the lesser wyrms. Drake the winged serpent. I'd say dragonkin are predators and they even hoard money like the caldari. Imaos ------------------------------------------ Originally by: NoNah My friend, this is EVE, as it's a space oriented game, they couldn't have trolls. We have Caldari.
Imaos	Posted - 2008.04.15 08:40:00 - [65] Originally by: Dheorl Works reasonably well until you get to stuff like taranis. Last time I checked britain wasn't in the med. Last time I checked the historians were still debating if the celts ever made the move to come to britain (as the british isles belonged to Rome at that time). Also the celts were originally continental, coming from an area around Hallstatt/Austria. The greeks called them Keltoi. The Romans called them the celtae, galli (the courageous, the noble). As the name taranis comes from a roman sage of that time, I'd say it is more a god of continental europe. Taranis, Taran, Donar, Thor, Tanarus, Taranus ... Many names of different groups for a god with similar portfolio. The Scots, Welshman, Irish used to look up to their claimed Viking, Anglo-Saxon heritage until they tried to distinguish them from the English in the middle of the 18th century. They form the new celts. Quote: There are general themes bt it's impossible to acuratly narrow it down to anything more than caldari - animals, amarr - relgious stuff, gallente - gods and minmatar - forces/animals/gods/religion (why does minmatar always have to be so awkward). Even at that degree of accuracy it's still a bit sketchy in places. I wouldnt call minmatar akward. The hunt is a pretty good theme. Especially the hunt to overthrow an old religious system. And it is a merciless hunt: Ragnarok, hounds. The old pantheon will be destroyed and rooted out. That is their statement: Get rid of the Amarr and their gods once and for all. Imaos ------------------------------------------ Originally by: NoNah My friend, this is EVE, as it's a space oriented game, they couldn't have trolls. We have Caldari.
Dheorl The Scope	Posted - 2008.04.15 10:07:00 - [66] Originally by: Imaos Originally by: Dheorl Works reasonably well until you get to stuff like taranis. Last time I checked britain wasn't in the med. Last time I checked the historians were still debating if the celts ever made the move to come to britain (as the british isles belonged to Rome at that time). Also the celts were originally continental, coming from an area around Hallstatt/Austria. The greeks called them Keltoi. The Romans called them the celtae, galli (the courageous, the noble). As the name taranis comes from a roman sage of that time, I'd say it is more a god of continental europe. Taranis, Taran, Donar, Thor, Tanarus, Taranus ... Many names of different groups for a god with similar portfolio. The Scots, Welshman, Irish used to look up to their claimed Viking, Anglo-Saxon heritage until they tried to distinguish them from the English in the middle of the 18th century. They form the new celts. If you don't class it as a british god then the closest your reasonably going to get to the med is probably germany/austria. Not exactly on the doorstep now is it?
Ezekiel Sulastin Gallente Eve University Ivy League	Posted - 2008.04.15 12:30:00 - [67] Originally by: Mr Ignitious gallente get screwed alot on ship names lol. Like ishtar is the goddess of fertility and love. Most of their ships are similar, like even astarte is another goddess of love and girly stuff like that...ASTARTE cmon, one of my fav PEW PEW ships...lol, whatever. Originally by: Wikipedia Astarte was connected with fertility, sexuality, and war. Ishtar is a goddess of fertility, love, and war. Note the last part of each description. Despite what you might think of the gender-bias of naming a ship after the goddess of sex, it seems to make sense to name them after goddesses of WAR. Odd ship naming thing: Gallente Obelisk vs Caldari Charon? Shouldn't they be switched? ---- WTB Armor Nerf Hardener II, 10^100 isk OBO
Imaos	Posted - 2008.04.15 15:00:00 - [68] Originally by: Dheorl If you don't class it as a british god then the closest your reasonably going to get to the med is probably germany/austria. Not exactly on the doorstep now is it? The celts of that age marked the northern edge of the Roman and Greek realms. The tribes settled from today's Spain to today's Turkey and north up to Denmark. It comes as close to the edge as it can come. Still the theme of Gallente can be described as god's of war. Imaos ------------------------------------------ Originally by: NoNah My friend, this is EVE, as it's a space oriented game, they couldn't have trolls. We have Caldari.
Imaos	Posted - 2008.04.15 15:10:00 - [69] Originally by: Ezekiel Sulastin Odd ship naming thing: Gallente Obelisk vs Caldari Charon? Shouldn't they be switched? An obelisk is the connection between the gods and the mortal realm. So I think it is a fitting name for a ship that transports goods from the factory workers to the gods in the pods. And it is no (mythical) animal either. A more fitting name in my understanding of the caldari names would be Scarab or Ant. Animals that can haul a multitude of their own weight and are industrious. Imaos ------------------------------------------ Originally by: NoNah My friend, this is EVE, as it's a space oriented game, they couldn't have trolls. We have Caldari.
Diomidis Amarr Mythos Corp RAZOR Alliance	Posted - 2008.04.15 16:23:00 - [70] Originally by: Venus Felix What about the Charon (Caldari freighter). According to Dictionary.com and wikipedia it seems to be a ferryman from Greek mythology and most certainly not an animal. Seems more fitting for a Gallente ship. Some Greek input: The Greek "Genesis" or "Theogony" (Theo-God, goni = parent -> "Genesis" = birth) speaks of the Titans that gave birth to our world: According to Hesiod's Theogony (the origin of the gods), Chaos was the nothingness out of which the first objects of existence appeared. These first beings, depicted as children of Chaos alone, were Gaia (the Earth), Tartarus (the Underworld), Nyx (the darkness of the night), Erebus (the darkness of the Underworld), and Eros (sexual love). These beings and the first generation of beings produced by them (the Sky, Ouranos, and the Sea, Pontus) constitute, for Hesiod, the fundamental cosmic deities. Gaia (Earth) gave birth to the Titan Uranus (Father Sky, and also the world for Sky in modern & ancient greek). Then they fornicated to give birth to Rhea. Chronos or "Father Time" aka. Aeon (the Eternal Time)mixed with the seed of "Sky's and Earths" mix to give birth to the Modern Gods: Zeus (Deus, Dias in Greek), Hades and Poseidon. Chronos, the wise "Time" that knew of all that came and will come ate his children out of fear of them becoming stronger than their father. Zeus, the strongest of them all, managed to escape of his father's "body imprisonment" by castrating him inside -> out. The Chronos was unable to control world's fate after that, and his son's revolted against their titan ancestors in order to claim leadership and lead the world to a new Era. When the "modern" Greek Gods destroyed the Titans, the three brothers, divided the World into three: Zeus, took over the Earth and Sky, Poseidon ruled the Seas while Hades was the master of the Underworld. Charon -> originally named "Charos" in Greek, is Death himself. Charos is also known as "Thanatos" (Physical Death in Greek) He was the "ferryman" of Hades that carried fallen souls from Earth to the Underworld on his boat, through the "Acheron" (the river of sorrow) that divided those realms. Corpses in some regions in ancient Greece were buried or burned with 2 gold coins, called an aureus, on their eyes to pay the fare or inside their mouth. His god-brother is "Hypnos" (Sleep in Greek) that dominated the world of Dreams. (another Mythical God used for ECM module names). Thorax: Thorax is the upper Torso in Greek, the rib cage to be precise. Thorax is also the name for the piece of armor covering a soldier's upper torso. The "x" gives a bit of a Celt flavor, like Gosini did for Asterix's fellow heroes. Dominix: Domini (latin) + the "x" Celt flavor. Myrmidon: Myrmidons where King's Achilles nation. Famous for their strength and loyalty. Achilles was NOT alone Archon : Greek word for "Leader". Arch Priest etc Anathema : A word for "Curse" (katara) in Greek. Helios: Greek word for Sun. Nemesis: in Greek mythology was the spirit of divine retribution Cerberus: the 3-headed dog / beast of Hades, guarding the gates to the Underworld. Phobos: Greek word for Fear, son of Ares (Mars) - the god of War. Oneiros: Greek word for Dream Join the Biggest Greek Corp! www.Mythos-eve.com - Join Mythos Channel in game! Introduce HEAT EMMITERÖ for the Pilgrim
Faife Blackrain Solutions Twilight Trade Cartel	Posted - 2008.04.15 16:28:00 - [71] itt: redundancy
Jin Entres Malevolent Intervention Reavers.	Posted - 2008.04.15 16:39:00 - [72] They really need to name the next new caldari ship boob. It will be a source of endless hilarity. --- CEO
Canine Fiend Minmatar Viper Squad Triumvirate.	Posted - 2008.04.15 16:48:00 - [73] Albatross would be an awful name for a Caldari ship. The albatross can fly for hundreds of miles and hardly flap its wings. Have you ever seen a Caldari ship try and cross a 200 AU system?
Myrkala Minmatar Aurora Acclivitous	Posted - 2008.04.15 17:06:00 - [74] Edited by: Myrkala on 15/04/2008 17:08:45 What about the "Rokh" ? It really sounds like the word for "Strong/Harsh Wind" in Icelandic. (Rok) Any other ideas? Edit: I think it can mean "Chess" in Iranian... "Ruppie ain't no puppie."
Kusha'an Gallente Equinox Industrial Co.	Posted - 2008.04.15 17:08:00 - [75] Edited by: Kusha''an on 15/04/2008 17:09:12 Originally by: Kyra Felann Originally by: Kusha'an Well that makes total sense since Gallente are of French origin. Yeah, and Caldari are descended from birds, right? I mean, ship names have to deal 100% solely with the race's origin, obviously. LOL well that's an absurd statement, considering that nearly 100% (all?) of Gallente ships DO NOT have French names. Originally by: welsh wizard stupid falcon pilots uncloak all the time coz they think they need to surface for air.
Kravick Drasari	Posted - 2008.04.15 18:16:00 - [76] I would like to point out to everyone that said the hyena is a canine. The hyena is not a canine. Its a hyaenidae. Yes, it has its own family. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyena Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Feliformia Family: Hyaenidae Just wanted to clarify that hyenas don't traditionally hunt. They are scavengers. --- My cat Putter approves of this post. Be a Ninja! You know you want too: http://www.animecubed.com/billy/?Kravick
Jadiin Mindstar Technology The Kano Organisation	Posted - 2008.04.15 20:20:00 - [77] Originally by: Kravick Drasari I would like to point out to everyone that said the hyena is a canine. The hyena is not a canine. Its a hyaenidae. Yes, it has its own family. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyena Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Feliformia Family: Hyaenidae Just wanted to clarify that hyenas don't traditionally hunt. They are scavengers. Well thank god for clarifying that.
Dheorl The Scope	Posted - 2008.04.15 20:47:00 - [78] Originally by: Jin Entres They really need to name the next new caldari ship boob. It will be a source of endless hilarity. I was stupid enough to google this in the hope it would come up with some sort of mythical creature... I suppose for some of you girls may be considered mythical but that's not really the point.
Kravick Drasari	Posted - 2008.04.15 20:49:00 - [79] Originally by: Jadiin Originally by: Kravick Drasari I would like to point out to everyone that said the hyena is a canine. The hyena is not a canine. Its a hyaenidae. Yes, it has its own family. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyena Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Feliformia Family: Hyaenidae Just wanted to clarify that hyenas don't traditionally hunt. They are scavengers. Well thank god for clarifying that. Yes I had to correct that horrible misinformation. It was eating at my soul! --- My cat Putter approves of this post. Be a Ninja! You know you want too: http://www.animecubed.com/billy/?Kravick
Tasko Pal Heron Corporation	Posted - 2008.04.15 20:53:00 - [80] Edited by: Tasko Pal on 15/04/2008 20:53:35 Originally by: Imaos Last time I checked the historians were still debating if the celts ever made the move to come to britain (as the british isles belonged to Rome at that time). Also the celts were originally continental, coming from an area around Hallstatt/Austria. The greeks called them Keltoi. The Romans called them the celtae, galli (the courageous, the noble). As the name taranis comes from a roman sage of that time, I'd say it is more a god of continental europe. Taranis, Taran, Donar, Thor, Tanarus, Taranus ... Many names of different groups for a god with similar portfolio. This is clearly much more interesting than whatever the thread was originally about. As I understand it, the Irish, Welsh, and Picts were all Celtic tribes. The Scots were some sort of mix of Celt and Viking. I could be wrong, but I gather there's all sorts of correlations: linguistics, genetics, art, religion, technology, warfare, etc. Nor would the British Isles have belonged to Rome at the time that the Celts would have migrated to the British Isles. I gather the Celts started spreading out up to a millenium before Rome became a significant power. Further, due to the Celts mastery of iron weaponry, they'd have rolled over whoever was residing in the Isles at the time. In any case, there were people living in Great Britian before the Celts, there were Celts in Britian long before the Romans, then there were Vikings, Normans, and all sorts of Queere Folke.
Man'corr Minmatar	Posted - 2008.04.15 23:03:00 - [81] Just to nitpick on the Dominix. You have to strike out the x as coolness factor meaning absolutely nothing. And then you are left with Domini. Which has two potential translations: (none of the meaning "the lord") First it would be plural and ofc translated: the lords Or it is a 2. "casus" (Latin dunno the englisch language doesnt have em....so i cant give you a better word for it), which denotes a "belonging to" of some form. Second we have a: Belonging to the lord. Eg. "domus domini" the house of the lord. So dunno about it, but it is fuzzy about its meaning. That ship that is..... All of above post was formulated wth 100% honesty and 100% sarcasm. Now i only need to get drunk Back after a 4 Year Hiatus. Damn whats Capital ships?
Elhina Novae Amarr Stone Shadow Syndicate deadspace society	Posted - 2008.04.15 23:40:00 - [82] Every ship in the Minmatar race is linked to Norse Mythology. I am too tired too explain at this moment lol Somebody set up us the bomb
Dyaven Gallente Attention Limited	Posted - 2008.04.16 00:45:00 - [83] Originally by: Elhina Novae Every ship in the Minmatar race is linked to Norse Mythology. I am too tired too explain at this moment lol Seems like it's only the capitals and a few of their T2 ships to me. ---- In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
Valenthra Caldari School of Applied Knowledge	Posted - 2008.04.16 01:14:00 - [84] Originally by: Dyaven Originally by: Elhina Novae Every ship in the Minmatar race is linked to Norse Mythology. I am too tired too explain at this moment lol Seems like it's only the capitals and a few of their T2 ships to me. Took a closer look and it seems only the Capital ships are and some T2 ships :/ Why I don't understand there are so many names that could be used, such as the gods, many events.
Jmanis Catharg Caldari Stickler inc	Posted - 2008.04.16 01:15:00 - [85] Edited by: Jmanis Catharg on 16/04/2008 01:16:40 Originally by: DubanFP Edited by: DubanFP on 11/04/2008 20:24:33 Originally by: Dheorl Caldari is animals (mainly birds) They also have several mythical creatures. Rokh, Griffon, & Chimera for example. Albiet Mythical Birds. Also, re: ferox and Scorpion, only things I could find were this vaugely related question: "Why is a bird used sometimes for the Scorpio star sign instead of a Scorpion?" And ferox is actually a bird IIRC, although I'm still digging up info on it. EDIT: Ah, got it: Myiarchus Ferox
Derek Sigres	Posted - 2008.04.16 02:21:00 - [86] Originally by: Imaos Originally by: Ezekiel Sulastin Odd ship naming thing: Gallente Obelisk vs Caldari Charon? Shouldn't they be switched? An obelisk is the connection between the gods and the mortal realm. So I think it is a fitting name for a ship that transports goods from the factory workers to the gods in the pods. And it is no (mythical) animal either. A more fitting name in my understanding of the caldari names would be Scarab or Ant. Animals that can haul a multitude of their own weight and are industrious. Imaos Scarab WOULD be a better name for the caldari freighter than Charon, simply because of the prevaling animal theme of Caldari Ships. Charon if I'm not mistaken is the being who captains the barge that ferries souls across the river Styx.
Phyridean Lionsgate Ionic Dispersion Abyss Alliance	Posted - 2008.04.16 03:32:00 - [87] French is also quite closely related to Latin, hence its classification as a Romance language. Also, where did the Amarr get the Maller?

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