Rescue Report:

116.01.18 00:37 Evgency RCF 35 Slaves, 2 Slavers rescued

We are looking for information on the use of Kameiras not only by the Amarr but also by their allies and business partners. Any information would be helpful. Specifically, we seek information on how the Kameiras may be hired out in non-traditional ways. It is part of our investigation of the possibility of forming a community for disaffected Kameiras. We are approaching the possibility very carefully as this cultural group is unique and potentially dangerous. Thank you.

Rescue Report:
116.01.19 13:59 Dok Drakus 10 Elite Slaves, 37 Slaves, 3 Slavers rescued

Ms. Rabbit,
Perhaps a conversation would be helpful. We have heard that certain elements have begun to see the Kameiras not as an elite, religiously dedicated fighting force dedicated to the Empire and against her enemies but as a commodity to be hired out even to those considered enemies of the Empire. It would help to know the official "do's and don'ts" of the way Kameiras are deployed. If there are kameiras who are disaffected it would be helpful to understand what would produce that condition.

I'll look for that opportunity for conversation or perhaps send you a com.

There is some updated information that we were seeking regarding the possibility of opening a special residential center for disaffected Kameiras. I had asked the representative who first approached us for some kind of documentation as to reasons behind the disaffection and so forth. Today I received a communication along permission to share its contents here. The text is given below.



I asked some of our medical staff about standard debridement protocol and he confirmed what was indicated above. When I am able, I will plan to travel to one of the locations where Kameiras are currently being housed. We will try to get as much detail as possible before making a decision on opening a center.

Our organization is not sheltering these Kameiras, yet. The person in contact with us did not indicate that they were being held against their will. My understanding was that they had requested asylum. I will try to make that determination as soon as I can.

Also, Ms. Rabbit I do hope that you are not intending to do the "hurting" you refer to in your comment.

The DSS Committere is moored in the Further Foodstuffs Food Packaging plant in Vashkah and my contact there has arranged a meeting between 70 representatives from the Kameiras and myself. I can confirm that there is a group of Kameiras on board the Committere right now. What I cannot yet confirm is the account of what happened with the agent here on Vashkah. I can count on one hand the number of mission agents I have spoken to; its just not something I do. My contact assured me that agents are quite corrupt and will exploit anyone, not just Kameiras. I have been invited to stay a while and find out first hand. There are many active agents here, but I don't have access to them all. However, I may stay a while and see what I can find out myself.

I have also found out that the agents here are also exploiting large numbers of homeless people. We are arranging the possibility of helping some of these people.

Just to clarify, a capsuleers immunity, does, in fact, extend to anyone aboard their ships, or within their dock. CONCORD is the only option for an appeal. That, or outright destruction of the ship in question, is the option. It applies in the State as well. A corporate agent can stand at my door for days, and if I chose to ignore them, they basically have no recourse. Blame CONCORD for that one.

A fascinating day and a half it has been. The 70 representatives went on a tour of our Kaap facility, our Yulai facility and our Ation facility before returning to Vashkah. When we arrived back in Vashkah, I had an opportunity to talk with them about what my original contact had claimed. They confirmed as much. They also indicated that they would like to also a facility in Republic space. Their original benefactor told me that he once asked about interest in finding homes for them in the Republic. Apparently there was great hesitation because of the war and their training as dedicated frontline troops for the Empire. My contact also sadi that Kameiras are being used as transport ship security guards in Republic space where Amarrian corporate interests are active. Cooperating Republic corporations have been named as medical facilities for similar pre-duty examinations and treatments. This warrants further investigation as well.

In the mean time, I have gained access to 9 of the 13 distribution agents here in the Further Foodstuffs packaging plant in Vashkah. While I have not yet been able to confirm the issue regarding Kameiras, I have seen directly the exploitation of the homeless and have managed to intervene on behalf of 80 people. Short of killing them, the station sought to secretively dump them in another station. They will find much better accommodations, care, education and opportunity in our Ation Center.

I would just like to pause and say that even as a pacifist, I have grown to deeply admire and respect the Kameiras. What a remarkable people! It is an injustice that they should be exploited for money by the unscrupulous.

I'm pretty sure the Kameiras can settle wherever they want if they earn their freedom; they are very scary. I'm pretty sure that fifteen to twenty could drop by any given planet in Delve and the local Blood Raiders would politely relocate themselves to the next system. If they're free Kameiras and want to live in Minmatar space... well... woe be it to the neighbor of theirs that casually insults the faith without knowing who they are speaking to.

If we never ask questions, we never risk being uncomfortable with what we are asked to do. This seems to be the way most approach agent missions. I short while back I mentioned that I could count on one hand the number of agent interactions I have had. I am now out of fingers and toes so to speak. The conversations I have had in the last few days have opened up my eyes to facts I wish I had known years ago. My original contact explained things to me that I tough incredulous until I saw for myself. He explained how a pilot can build a relationship with multiple agents and achieve sufficient standing that minimal standing loss would be incurred when missions are accepted and subsequently terminated. In this way, he has been able to assist multiple groups of terrified, manipulated and exploited groups of people. Most capsuleers never bother to find out about the passengers they are contracted to transport. But if you do, you are left with a moral choice: please your agent or help the helpless.

A side note to Ms. Rabbit: No need to be so hostile. I never said the Kameiras were interest in settling in the Republic. They merely wanted to travel with me and see our facilities in the Mandate and Republic. They will decide the location should they wish to establish a new community.

Now, in the space of a couple days, I and my crew and our on-board guests have been able to help 80 more homeless people and 420 Kameiras from being exploited by corporate interests that have no respect for them or for their beliefs. This time I have personally documented the agents, intended destinations and the involvement of Amarrian, Republic and Gallente corporate interests. Money make strange bedfellows and cares little of established traditions and values. Argue though you may, no Kameiras would willingly allow themselves the indignities of medical exams by enemy factions, nor the destruction of their sacred wounds, nor the trivialization of their duties through guard duty on freighters, etc.

This experience has opened up a whole new horizon of work for DSTON. I am going to recommend to Development that each of us pilots rotate into this type of work on a regular basis. Hundreds and thousands can be rescued and helped this way.

Report:
(Ghoohe Habari Vashkah 240 Elite Slaves)
(Aboum Bhizheba Eredan ISS 20 Slaves)
(80 homeless Gaswa Idaf Lisudeh MIO)
(Bottim Higania, Stirht 210 Kameiras from IA to IA Alf)
(Jihrahan Niyarrakaka Strirht IA to Brundakur Chemal Tech (Gallente) 210 Kameiras)

One final note: We have uncovered a very useful loophole. In some but not all cases, the people we rescue from agent abuse are not yet customs tagged and can be freely transported without contraband detection. This is a great advantage and will give us greater flexibility and freedom to move these groups wherever they may want to go.

Ms. Rabbit, A couple things...
1. The full quote of my post isn't necessary to make your point.

Someone working for Nauplius? I'm sure there are perfectly convenient service stations all over Niarja that serve respectably mediocre chili cheese dogs. They sell drinks by the liter, I hear, for two ISK, and you can get a Quafe ice slurp for a mere ISK more. Best yet, it doesn't matter how much chili you pump from the machine, so you can really fill up the paper boat to carry it in if you really like the flavor.

That should do the trick.

A lot of incredibly wise words.