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Maximillian Franek
Caldari
Umbra Congregatio
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 13:43:00 -
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This is a sad day for myself and the UMCON directorship, and the hardest announcement I've ever had to make. The amount of ways around this I have considered and explored in my mind are almost endless, but after much careful consideration and discussion with the other members of the UMCON leadership, we have decided that reality is in the end, inescapable, and that this truly is unavoidable.
When UC was formed some time ago it started its life as a small, focused and manageable corp, made up of a group of like-minded friends most of whom had flown together in the past. Umbra never really *****ed the whip at its members and everyone was allowed to do their own thing, for the most part at least.
The corp has changed dramatically since then with a member count of over 230. However, the control and management of the corp has not kept pace with the expansion in numbers. It is no longer possible to manage UMCON on the same basis. Being the largest corp in a major alliance, there is a requirement to participate and a need for better control.
This brings us to the crux of the matter. The existing directors within Umbra are unable to effect the appropriate control over a corp of this number and as such we have discussed the best way forward for both Umbra and the alliance within the leadership structure of the corp. It has been determined that all Umbra pilots will be asked to find an alternate corp within IAC and to post applications to the corp of their choosing.
You may ask, why don't we fix this? Why donĘt we recruit new directors and implement the required systems and controls within Umbra? The truth of the matter is that the existing directors are facing complete burnout. The burden of running a corp of this size with so few directors has taken its toll and most wish to break away from this responsibility. Those who donĘt, also donĘt wish to run the corp without the support of those choosing to step down.
Issues of trust have also been raised within the corp, and we all know who to thank for their contributions there. This has affected several of the directors quite severely. Personal trust was broken by those with whom we had flown, and led UMCON with, for several years, some since its conception.
With the commitments that we each have out of game, there is no fun in what amounts to having a virtual job. We need to get the fun back or walk away from eve altogether. It is our intention to seek new challenges in new environments and locations, however we (the leadership) will remain blue to IAC and intend to assist in defending Catch, which we still consider to be our home.
In effect, Umbra Congregatio will close its doors in a few weeks from now. We wish IAC to remain strong and urge our members to find an alternative home within the alliance.
-Max and the UMCON leadership.
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Quebnaric Deile
Minmatar
Clown Punchers.
Clown Punchers Syndicate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 13:50:00 -
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GL to you guys. Hopefully we'll still see you guys around Curse for some good fights.
Clown Punchers Syndicate <BOZO> |
semp
Caldari
Tyrell Corp
INTERDICTION
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Posted - 2008.04.17 13:52:00 -
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More IAC leadership failure???
I think i'm starting to see a pattern developing here.
Good luck to Max and the rest of Umbra's directorship. I hope you find the fun your looking for.
is that the sound of a fat lady i hear ???
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Maximillian Franek
Caldari
Umbra Congregatio
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 13:54:00 -
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Actually, no-one in UMCON is a member of the IAC leadership, and we aren't the exec corp. So this is purely an UMCON leadership issue, not an IAC one. But thanks for the kinds words anyway :)
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framolia
The Fated
Odyssey.
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Posted - 2008.04.17 14:05:00 -
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Good luck to all those in UMCON on finding new homes within IAC.
This is a game afterall and if you are playing and not having fun, well... its not what people play games for is it.
Have fun guys
"My opinions are my own and not of my corp or alliance!" |
Tyrrax Thorrk
Amarr
Developmental Neogenics Amalgamated
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Posted - 2008.04.17 14:37:00 -
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oh good, was always a crappy name for a corp anyway |
B1GHurley
Exiled.
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Posted - 2008.04.17 14:41:00 -
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Gl to you guys |
In General
No Quarter. Academy
Vae Victis.
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Posted - 2008.04.17 14:42:00 -
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Reserved (Hi Mom :wave: ) |
HellSpeed
Gallente
Estrale Frontiers
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Posted - 2008.04.17 14:47:00 -
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 Originally by: Tyrrax Thorrk
oh good, was always a crappy name for a corp anyway
I actually like the name. |
Sid b
Minmatar
Golden Aardvark Society
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Posted - 2008.04.17 15:07:00 -
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good luck on finding a new place to call home, were some nice people in UCMON while i was there :)
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Mattduk
Gallente
Universal Army
INTERDICTION
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Posted - 2008.04.17 15:12:00 -
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While we've never been on the same side of the virtual battlefield, it is always sad to see a corp suffer like this. While we wish for the demise of IAC from time to time, nobody wishes this kind of situation upon you. Well ok we do, but when it happens it leaves a bad taste in one's mouth.
At the end of the day, this is an internet spaceships game and the people behind the monitors pressing the buttons to direct their pixels are more often than not decent folk.
Good luck restructuring.
Regards
Mattduk
Jump Bridges? **** idea. |
Maximillian Franek
Caldari
Umbra Congregatio
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 15:41:00 -
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hehe thanks for the honesty :) |
Andargor theWise
Collateral Damage Unlimited
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Posted - 2008.04.17 15:54:00 -
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Gets them mojos back dudes, and get your fun back. 
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Stop the Feature Glut: Take the API to the Next Level
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Azzaa
Caldari
Umbra Congregatio
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 16:00:00 -
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As one of the oldest members and directors of Umbra Congregatio i thought i would say something and its hard to leave umcon behind it has been my home and life for 99% of my eve life and it is a sad day to see it come to an end.
Its been a pleasure flying with all of you and i wish you the best of luck in the future wherever your eve experience takes you.
My little message to ISS
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Kaeten
Hybrid Syndicate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 16:04:00 -
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Originally by: HellSpeed
Originally by: Tyrrax Thorrk
oh good, was always a crappy name for a corp anyway
I actually like the name.
me too
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MILF Master
Killson Corp
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 16:12:00 -
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07
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Tigerfish Torpedo
Underworld Protection Agency
The Crimson Federation
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Posted - 2008.04.17 16:15:00 -
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Only corp in IAC that ever actually brought a fleet after us (into empire). Kudos gentlemen and fly safe.
Tiger.
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Airmaker
Umbra Congregatio
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Posted - 2008.04.17 16:16:00 -
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Having been recruited by Max at just 9 days noob, I've known nothing but Umcon. This was a more difficult decision than you should ever face in a game.
Without the burden of responsibilty I am sure we will find fun once more. Look out.
To all Umcon pilots, it has been my pleasure. Eve goes on, as does IAC, it is the way of things.
Let's get p issed!
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Elles D
Caldari
Ghost Festival
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Posted - 2008.04.17 16:28:00 -
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Originally by: Tyrrax Thorrk
oh good, was always a crappy name for a corp anyway
Pink hat michael jackson wannabee 
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CiderKing
Gallente
Umbra Congregatio
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:13:00 -
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Sad to see it go.
07
IAC
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Yalson
Caldari
Eternity INC.
Mercenary Coalition
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:26:00 -
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It's been a pleasure fighting you guys. Take a well deserved break, looking forward to seeing you in other IAC corps or doing your own thing for a while.
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Fehz
Hard Corp
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:30:00 -
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Originally by: CiderKing
Sad to see it go.
07
You'll be joining us won't you, Cider??
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Jim Lovell
Gallente
Genco
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:39:00 -
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Well TT this is the end of what YOU did I hope you are happy m8 you killed not only a great aliance but a but a great corp also you just a betrayer and a thief so i lose all respect (wich I had a great amount of) for you before so yeah have fun (m8) hope you make more money I know you deserve it :)
Jim
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Fellet
Dragons Of Redemption
Triumvirate.
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:41:00 -
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Gl to UMCON members and IAC!
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Noshi
Amarr
Evolution
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:42:00 -
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I wanted to kill IAC :(
TT you suck hippeh!
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Haradgrim
Tyrell Corp
INTERDICTION
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:46:00 -
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Edited by: Haradgrim on 17/04/2008 17:47:34
Edited by: Haradgrim on 17/04/2008 17:46:47
Originally by: Maximillian Franek
Stuff
As semp said, though we were always enemies, I hate to see a good corp go down for reasons like this. GL to you guys and hopefully we'll see you around for some good *pew*pew* 
Props for making it through that post without a single TT reference.
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Originally by: CCP Oveur
...every forum whine feels like a baby pony is getting killed
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Jim Lovell
Gallente
Genco
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:49:00 -
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its very sad for this way :(
I will make sure all who are resposible get there ass kicked TRUST ME 
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opppsy
Amarr
opppsy Corp
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Posted - 2008.04.17 17:58:00 -
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i wish most corps had the balls to do what your doing. |
Noshi
Amarr
Evolution
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.04.17 18:11:00 -
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What is going to happen with corp assets? I mean you must have some T2 BPOs. If the directors are all burned out and you obviously cant continue on will you:
1. Liquidate your assets and split the isk amoungst the members
2. Directors start new corp and take all assets for themselves, and turn professional carebears?
Just curious. |
Joe Widowmaker
Nexus Analytics
Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2008.04.17 18:23:00 -
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I'm sorry to see this happen to such a great corp in IAC  , any refugees should feel free to come to NA, we'd be happy to help keep people in IAC. |
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