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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.09.08 20:49:00 -
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SLAVE MATRICULATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
The Disciples of Ston announce the most exciting news since the formation of our organization. Long have we planned for and dreamed of this day. Today, we received into our newly established Emancipation and Matriculation program, 415 rescued slaves, all eager for freedom and yearning to become free citizens where they can enjoy the blessings of liberty.
A few days ago a pilot contacted Manwe and told him that he had rescued a large number of slaves and wanted to give them over to our care, knowing that we were prepared and committed to the process of matriculation leading to productive citizenship as free members of the society of their choice. We call this pilot a hero. He took substantial risk to make this happen. We hold his identity a secret and will not reveal who he is unless he gives us permission. We are proud to call him a friend and a benefactor for freedom.
Our philosophy of matriculation is a long term commitment to helping escaped and rescued slaves become free citizens.
The process 1.Emancipation: Slave becomes Matriculant 2.Matriculation: Matriculant becomes Citizen
We are keeping the location of our matriculation center a secret for the protection of these recently emancipated persons. Part of our new training program will provide means by which we can more safely and secretly transport liberated former slaves to locations outside the Empire. We will honor the wishes of any rescued slaves including any who wish to return to their holders. We take the principles of emancipation most seriously.
I do not believe I have ever seen so many smiles or heard so much laughter in one place in my life. It is best described as GÇ£joy unleashed.GÇ¥ There is much work and still much danger ahead, but these brave souls have already endured much danger. The laws of free space will treat us as slave traders if we are caught transporting these individuals to new homes in free places. This is a great irony and something that needs to be corrected by the governments involved. But, we are committed to take every risk we need to take to honor the desire of every emancipated former slave to live as a free citizen.
We also invite other pilots to join this first pilot and help us help the slaves you rescue in space. There are 415 people who love this pilot more than words can express. We will take any who want to be a part of our matriculation program. They are welcome.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.09.09 13:53:00 -
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FIVE ADDITIONAL SLAVES RESCUED
We have been able to rescue five additional slaves and they will soon be en-route to our Emancipation and Matriculation Center. We are considering opening multiple centers in the Cluster to facilitate rescue and emancipation of slaves. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.09.09 18:59:00 -
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Darius Shakor wrote:I have a couple of questions, as one who has liberated many in the past.
You say that after the matriculation process they become citizens. And this is a two step process. First of all, why two steps? If there a qualifier for those at step 1 to reach step 2? I am sure you would have mentioned it if there were, and I wonder if it is a matter of administrative ease - something I have never seen a need for in my past work - or if there is a criteria to follow.
Also, where do they become citizens? Do they select their preferred empire? is it by origin of blood? I understand you respect the wishes of those wanting to return to their masters so would this include those wishing to be taken to the Amarr Empire et al after liberation? Of course it is unlikely they will be accepted as a 'citizen' at that point and reintegrated into the Amarr slavery system...
And what if an empire does not accept any liberated souls you turn over to their welfare system for repatriation?
Mr. Shakor asks very important questions. First, there is no qualifier between step one and two. Matriculation is a service we provide, not a requirement. Those we rescue are free to go where they wish. We want the transition to be positive, so we provide education, training and networking. Already here, we have offers for places of employment. That is why we offer matriculation as a service to rescued slaves.
Now to the other questions. Here is the problem. There is no legal means to change the status of slaves to free citizens. They have to be smuggled to where they are going. This is frustrating for us and risky for our pilots and potential employers. We are treated as slave traders if we try to transport these freed slaves through Republic or Federation space. How ridiculous is that? In order to do the right thing, we have to break the law. I am posting another thread on this subject today.
For those of us who will employ these freed people comes the continuing responsibility to protect them and provide covert transportation. Is that real freedom? Government policy needs to change or our matriculation program will never really achieve citizenship for these people. This is sad. Thanks for your questions Mr. Shakor and thanks for your support Mr. Galente and Mr. Khross. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.09.10 15:45:00 -
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38 additional beautiful people, men, women, and children added today. I'll tell you their story in my regular log. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.09.11 13:28:00 -
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This work is an unclouded good for the Disciples of Ston. Moving my abolitionist convictions from the page to the lives of people left to die gives a focus that better defines my beliefs than the most successful debate on the subject. I can best honor freedom by serving those we rescue.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.09.20 19:31:00 -
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I have picked up the work from Manwe as he has returned to the Ren's area for a while. My heart is a s lead with the passing of a close friend. I am doing a little of this work if for no other reason to occupy myself in something worthwhile in a time of sadness. No rescues in the last few days.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.09.30 18:57:00 -
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Due to recent lapses in judgment and progressive "slowing of the mind," I have requested that Manwe take all administrative responsibility of our Rescue and Matriculation program. When our organization began we saw unique strengths in Edaine as a pragmatist, Manwe as a rationalist and myself as an idealist. However, lately my passions have blinded me to certain implications and my mind has been slow to react. I am non-violent person, but recent things I have said may lead to bloodshed. This is not my intention. But, intentions aside, I bear the responsibility for any deaths that my words bring. The judgement will fall on me alone. I, at least, need some time off to refocus my mental disciplines.
I request that Manwe and Edaine divide the duties regarding the rescue and Matriculation programs.
Ston |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.10.07 01:12:00 -
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A PUBLIC THANK YOU
Sometimes things just work very quickly for good ends. We live in a universe where death happens in a blink and where destruction happens in a flash. Tonight, a good thing happened very quickly. I was working in Jita on our clone body return project when I received a mail from a pilot. He said that he had rescued some slaves and wanted them to have the opportunity to be part of our matriculation program. I happened to know that Manwe was close to his location, so I sent him a message to head on over. I just receive confirmation from Manwe that 30 former slaves are no en-route to one of our Matriculation Centers. He said that the transfer went very quickly and that the pilot was courteous and professional.
The Disciples of Ston would like to publicly thank pilot Mosfieri. You are a friend of freedom and a friend of mercy, Mosfieri. The former slaves who received your help will not soon forget your name.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.10.16 13:11:00 -
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Rescue ops have been quite slow the last few days. I am right now approaching a jet can while jotting this notes. I'll let you know in a minute, what I find. (pause) The Badger I am sailing is quite slow. (pause) No persons aboard, just some capacity boosters. I am glad of considering the listed owner is a Vherokior.
Well, we will keep at it and satay alert. Manwe may be taking a rotation shortly and I will head back to Caldari space for a bit. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.10.28 15:18:00 -
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I wish to take this time to congratulate Manwe on his work since taking over the primary administration of our matriculation work. Yesterday's even was good in the sense that it was self-determination in action for our ten friends that made their way "back home" to Republic space.
I'll try to get out soon to help with the rescue work.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.06 00:17:00 -
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We have encountered a most unusual situation and a bit of a mystery. I was on my way to deliver clone bodies from Jita to our HQ in Korama, when I stumbled on a jet can. When I checked it, there were on board 3 exotic dancers, terrified but nevertheless alive. I transported them to our homeless shelter in Korama. This is a temporary situation, we hope. On the way we had a visit about what happened. It is unclear whether they were attacked or dumped. They women only knew that one moment they were on board a rookie frigate and the next moment in space.
I don't believe they were dumped, but rather that they were attacked and later salvaged minus the surviving cargo. There is no wall of shame for the pilot, but rather for the salvager, if his or her identity were known. The risk is so minor when doing such rescues. I recall only one time when the pilot owning can was still in system. It takes only seconds to verify this and yet no one bothered to rescue these girls from certain death. So, shame on every pilot who checked that can and left these souls to perish.
They may stay at our facilities as long as they please and leave whenever they please. Perhaps they will tell us a bit more of how they came to this place.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.08 14:18:00 -
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Thank you, Gaufres for your rescue work and for your commitment to the self-determination of those you rescue. If more and more pilots would rise up and do the same, fewer and fewer lives would be lost and more and more would experience a measure of freedom. We also want to welcome Ta Pang who will also be joining rescue ops. This is a positive development.
NOW, A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE
I have discovered through conversation with the three exotic Dancers that I rescued a couples days ago, that they are victims of human trafficking. They are not exotic dancers by choice, they are slaves! This human trafficking is "legal" in free space and is an abomination to freedom and self-determination. Apparently pilots may "purchase" these "entertainers" to do with them whatever he or she pleases. So much for the capsuleer being a higher being. What pathetic shame on our cultures which would allow and encourage such things. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.10 16:14:00 -
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Fifteen former slaves, two slave traders and 6 former slaver hounds and future service dogs were rescued in border space today. The former slaves were divided into two groups with three of the former slaves staying close to the slave traders. Turns out that these were the personal servants of the slave traders who together with them and the 12 others were dumped by the pilot before crossing into Cladari space. It is interesting that so many still take the risk in hiring passage and paying in advance. The ruthlessness of mercenary pilots should not be underestimated.
The Center administrators will have a sensitive task in helping those who were personal servants to the slave traders. What will their response be? Time will tell.
We will arrange transportation of the Slave traders to our Detention Center and the Hounds to the Vocational Training Center Service Dog School.
I will take a break from the Clone Body Return Service and join the rescue efforts for a while.
Wall of Shame:
viking xxx 17 lives, 6 hounds, Race: Civire, Corp: Caldari Provisions |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.12 03:21:00 -
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MATRICULATION PROGRAM TRIPLES IN SIZE INSTANTLY
The Disciples of Ston publicly thank a true champion of freedom in the Pilot Gaufres. He has personally rescued 9362 former slaves from death in space, cared for these individuals and now has handed that task over to the Disciples of Ston and to our Matriculation Program.
For a Capsuleer pilot to devote the time and effort to care for the concerns, needs and lives of those less fortunate is a rarity.
Pilot Gaufres transferred the following to the care of our Matriculation Centers.
9012 Former Slaves 350 Former Elite Slaves
We will do all that we can to provide the tools of self-determination for these freed individuals. The Elders Gladius and Feanor are already meeting with the council of Elders to determine the best way to administrate this massive influx of Matriculants. Gaufres took excellent care of them, help educate them and treated them with respect. We will continue and add to this by providing transport, training, and acedemic opportunities.
Abolition is not just words or even an ideal. It is action. It is seeing the plight of the captive and providing a means of freedom whenever we can.
We appeal to the Gallentean Government to completely clear Mr. Gaufres' record and restore his access to Gallente space. Certainly this singular humanitarian act deserves such a response from a Governments that espouses freedom.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.12 13:47:00 -
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SPECIAL GIFT
Transportation is coming along slowly. This is one of those times when I wish I was more skilled. It would make this aspect of the work more efficient. I presented a gift to the 9000 plus former slaves today. I found it while on rescue ops and thought it uniquely appropriate as a symbol of past captivity, present freedom, and future possibility. It is an Amarr token of submission. These were often given to capsuleers who demonstrated loyalty to the empire in all things. Slaves, of course were not given such tokens. Their submission was not voluntary but coerced.
This token now becomes a part of Matriculation Center history and takes its place in a way it was never intended by its original issuer. As to the recipient, it was abandoned in space and would have vanished as a vapor if I had not picked it up. Perhaps the pilot rethought the idea of submission and decided that self-autonomy isn't so bad after all.
Self-autonomy, self-determination, liberty, etc. are all "messy" values. The are, because we are flawed and sometimes use our freedoms for ill rather than for good. But these are Arch-values of humanity and worth preserving and promoting in spite of the mess they sometimes create. That is why the Disciples of Ston oppose slavery and Sansha Nation. We cannot approach peace through either the repression of freedom or through engineering its elimination. We have to arrive at peace through the messiness of liberty.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.16 14:02:00 -
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On Rescue patrol today, I came across two jet cans. One of them belonged to someone I have seen before who, in my experience, has never jettisoned a living being. In fact, She always seems to eject one unit of metal scraps. So, I went on to the second can as quickly as possible. The crew was alerted to prepare the reception area and to ready quarters. Emergency medical personal prepared their equipment and were standing by. The can contained 44 people. They were transported aboard. It is interesting to note the levels of relief that former slaves experience. The first level comes when they realize they aren't going to die in that jet can. The second level of relief is when they realize that we are not going to re-enslave them.
At the Matriculation center, relief turns to a sense of marvel in the scope of what the future may hold for them. I am impressed at how quickly these liberated ones request to become involved in the work of the centers, in helping others, and even in joining rescue efforts themselves.
Wall of Shame: Pilot: Fardarel Race: Ni-Kunni, Lives: 44, Corp: Apraxia
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.16 16:38:00 -
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Aracturus wrote:I have a question... Why use the term matriculation? That makes it seem that they are being registered on some sort of secret list to keep tabs on former slaves, indeed the very defintion of Matriculation is : Quote:Matriculation, in the broadest sense, means to be registered or added to a list, from the Latin matricula GÇô little list. In Scottish heraldry, for instance, a matriculation is a registration of armorial bearings. The most common meaning, however, refers to the formal process of entering a university, or of becoming eligible to enter by acquiring the meeting prerequisites. Which begs the question, what are the prerequisites? Forgive me if this question has already been answered, as you know, we goons have notoriously short attention spans.
Matriculate: To be admitted into a group.
You forget that most of the words we use are "idioms" and are connected to life in its various manifestations. Matriculation is perfect because it is an idiom that describes moving from one segment of society to another and the process of preparation and acceptance that is involved. The idiom is most often used in higher education and refers to new students being brought into the culture and society of the student body. You definition above makes a reference to that as "the most common meaning." "Secret list" is in no way a part of what matriculate means. Enroll, yes. To keep track of in the negative sense that you mean, no. Acceptance into free society, yes. Armorial, absolutely! The Matriculants receive a sense of new pride and bear the coat of arms, so to speak of freedom. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.18 17:03:00 -
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MATRICULATION CENTERS HAVE DEPENDABLE WATER SUPPLY
I just picked up the first cargo of fresh water from our new water depot.
250 units of water equaling about 95000 liters should be about a week's supply of drinking water plus hygienic uses. The Elders will adjust the order on a week to week basis. Thank you Manwe and Edaine for taking care of this logistic issue for the Matriculation Centers.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.20 14:20:00 -
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The Alienation of some capsuleers from their cultures of origin is still a difficult concept to grasp. But from time to time, the reality hits me like an anvil on the head.
A Brutor slave trader transporting slaves to sell and then dumping them to die at the border. These are the saddest of all the observations we make in our work. While delighted to rescue 20 lives from death, it pains us to find our theat they were betrayed to death by a sister of the same tribe.
Wall of Shame: Pilot: Zeta Colty Lives: 20 Race: Brutor Corp: Astranox
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.22 19:26:00 -
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Ran'shad wrote:Ta Pang wrote:Unfortunately the have arrived on station equipped with Battlecruisers or Industrial vessels equipped with microwarpdrives to increase their speed. They have been able to scoop at least 4 different cans out from under me. They also do not seem to give second thought to locking weapons or using intimidation to acheive their goal.
No doubt you were debreifing those exotic dancers you 'rescued' the other day. Perhaps if you were a touch more vigilant you could have cursed these people to damnation along with the others you have abducted. As for Ms. Elongur, she is just one of the Minmatar in my service who have come to the realize theTruth.
Why does Elongur "serve" Mr. Shad? What is the "truth" she has realized? Read it from her own bio:
Name: Ami-Lee Elongur DOB: 14/05/089 (Age 24)
Public History:
A slave of the Amarr her entire life, Ami-Lees family has served varius Amraian masters for as far back as they can recall. She is currently the property of High Lord Ran'Shad of the Imperial Manufacturing and Engineering Regiment. As a reward for her families ongoing service, and loyalty during the mass break-out a generation ago, Ami-Lee was granted immortality as a capsuleer.
High Lord Ran'Shad has made it well known that should she ever betray her master, the remainder of Ami-Lees family would be slowly tortured and executed...
The truth that if she betrays her "master" her family will be tortured and killed. What a "wonderful" spokesman you are for your religion, Mr. Shad. Are all the Amarr like you? |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.23 16:00:00 -
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THE KHUMAAK
I have had numerous requests regarding what a Khumaak looks like. Although I have already given links to articles with pictural representations, I will do so once again. Khumaak
The depiction shows Maak using the holder's scepter to execute him. It became known as the "hand of Maak" or Khumaak. The whole story can be read here. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.25 19:44:00 -
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10 precious lives were rescued from the clutches of imminent death in one of the, now infamous, death cans. Back at the warm friendly Matriculation Center, they begin life anew.
Wall of Shame: Pilot: Sin Mantis 10 lives, Race: Gallente, Corp: The Mantis Imperative |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.25 20:35:00 -
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Another rescue just a bit ago. 18 former slaves were freed and 3 slave traders were taken into custody. It is always a bit ironic to see the juxtaposition happening before your very eyes. That considered, the slave traders are still very relieved to be rescued. It has become known that we neither execute slavers nor hand them over to those who do. Incarceration seems to be preferred to either death can or execution.
Wall of Shame:
Pilot: Anita Khaindra 18 former slaves, 3 slavers, Race: Khanid, Corp: Hellfire snakes |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.26 21:04:00 -
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A rescue performed this afternoon saved 38 lives. I have been keeping an eye on things around the border today, so they did not have to endure the death can for long. They were glad to be safe and sound in the center.
Wall of Shame
Pilot: Goneralissimus 38 lives, Race: Khanid, Corp: Night Wings |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.26 23:48:00 -
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One Brutor ex-slave abandoned by a Brutor pilot is now rescued and safe.
Wall of Shame:
Pilot: Antoine Hendar 1 life, Race: Brutor, Corp: Brutor Tribe
Does the Brutor tribe tolerate this? It should not. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.28 14:11:00 -
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I have two rescue operations to report. Both occurred yesterday a few hours apart. All 35 people are now safe and sound. One group consisted of all men, all of whom had been treated rather poorly. They had been worked nearly to death. They are undergoing medical and nutritional therapy at Center #1. The other group was in better condition. It is especially disturbing to see the children put through such terror by their captors.
Wall of Shame:
Pilot: Noordvike Tarkin 25 lives, Race: Civire, Corp: Disciplina Incursio Project
Pilot: Pet'richor 10 lives Race: Ni-Kunni, Corp: Suck my Titan |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.28 15:27:00 -
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Manwe Todako wrote:There is water shortage crisis to deal with at our Matriculation Centers. The long term solution will right the situation as water production increases at our planetary colony. My concern is for the interim. I may have to ration water for each of our centers on a week to week basis until production is up.
I am considering opening another water production facility on another planet to meet demands. For now, lets all pitch in an conserve where we can.
Edit: I have now establish a water production facility on an oceanic planet neat our centers. Hopefully, this will meet the increased demand for water as of late. Disciples, I will try to keep the depot stocked as well as I can. Please be patient.
OK, I will begin training the minimal skills needed to build and begin operating a water production facility just for Center #1. If we have an excess, I will bring it to the depot. I'll get started as soon as possible. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.28 16:30:00 -
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A fairly large rescue was conducted a short time ago. My crew took in 117 former slaves who were place in crew quarters first and tended to. This was followed by 17 slave traders and 25 hounds. This is the largest single group of hounds that we have ever rescued. This was a challenge for the crew in that the animals were frightened and disoriented. Once back at the center, things went well as the residents there have experience in handling hounds and facilities to care for them.
I see I will need to make another trip to Corp HQ with more inmates and hounds for the training program.
I hate to complicate your life, Manwe, but have you included hounds in your water calculations?
Wall of Shame: Pilot: TakSobieLatam 25 hounds, 17 slavers, 117 former slaves, Race: Amarr, Corp: Viziam |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.11.28 23:55:00 -
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It was a busy day of rescue ops. This last one was distressing. Do you know what it feels like when someone truly despises you life? As I approached the border gate, I saw a jet can titled "f- -k em" Aboard were 28 former slaves, 3 slave traders, and 10 hounds. Upon our return to Center #1 I had a chance to talk to some of those rescued. This time the Slavers talked. They were shaken. Gone was the superior notion of control over others. They described a pilot without any semblance of humanity who mocked their lives and held them in no more importance than the slaves they were transporting. They told me that this pilot savored the experience of telling them of how they would die in the "death can" in the cold and radiation of space. He told them that pilots passing into Caldari space would not take the time to rescue them and that they would be scanned but left. He told them that their deaths would most unpleasant. All 31 persons rescued will need time in counseling after this experience.
Wall of Shame: Nimbadhe 28 former slaves, 3 slavers, 10 hounds Race: Deteis Corp: Estonian Ghosts
The Disciples of Ston wish those rescued, peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.01 18:54:00 -
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A single, lone person was rescued this morning from a death can. He told me of requesting to be dropped off at a station, but the pilot di not "have the time" to back track a system to find a station. "Time is ISK," so he was dumped to die alone. I feel such gratitude to have been present in time to pick him up. After facing death in absolute isolation, he described the presence of my ship's crew as a "spiritual warmth much like a blanket in winter." We were happy to be so for you my new friend.
Wall of Shame Pilot: Masaru Sora 1 life, Race: Khannid, Corp: Eve Ryuken |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.03 17:49:00 -
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Today, I performed a very interesting rescue and one that I have not yet encountered in our work. While patrolling a border crossing, scanners picked up two jet cans. I headed to the closer of the two and discovered 8 scientists on board. My first question to them was, "what happened." They promptly replied, "we don't know." Apparently one moment they we relaxing in the passenger lounge and the next they were floating a death can in space. Were they attacked? Were they dumped? They don't know and neither do we. We will try to find out and until we know, the pilot will be listed on the Wall of Shame.
The second can was a typical rescue with 55 former slaves, their 14 captors and 18 hounds. I am glad that the voc center has added staff as there will be another 18 dogs to retrain. 55 people are pondering a new life of freedom and 14 are pondering life as a detention center inmate.
Wall of Shame:
Pilot: Cypher Decypher 69 human lives and 18 hounds Race: Gallente Corp: Elite United Hard Moose |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.03 18:09:00 -
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That was fast. I contacted the pilot who transported the scientists. Below is the correspondence: The top was his response to the request on the bottom.
Re: rescued scientists From: Tahrodiis Vokun Sent: 2011.12.03 17:53 To: Ston Momaki,
I had no space in my cargohold, and they were the least valuable thing i had. Go away.
rescued scientists From: Ston Momaki Sent: 2011.12.03 17:52 To: Tahrodiis Vokun,
Dear sir, Our organization recently rescued 8 scientists that you were transporting. We would like to know the circumstances under which they ended up in a jet can in space. Much appreciated,
The Disciples of Ston
In view of this, this pilot definitely goes on the Wall of Shame:
Pilot: Tahrodiis Vokun Race: Civire Corp:
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.04 21:43:00 -
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Returning from business in Amarr, I apporached a border gate and found three cans. In all, 67 people were rescued. The Wall of shame tells the story of the offenders, but nothing can adequately tell of the experience of those who were mercilessly jettisoned and left to die most horribly. That is a story only the former slave can tell, or the sex slave, or even the scientist whose life is "less valuable" than a weapon or module. They must tell their own stories. In time, perhaps they will. For now, 67 more lives have been snatched from death cans and given a new opportunity to live. From now on, I will list only linked names in my Wall of shame. Corporate and other info can by learned by following the bio link.
Wall of Shame:
Unicron 44 lives Alexandr Naimov 11 lives Coloni 12 lives
UPDATE ON THE RESCUED SCIENTISTS
The eight rescued scientists have learned of how they ended up adrift in space. They have also seen certain other pilots respond . They are appalled. They have also observed our operations and learned of our programs. We have told them that they are free to go and offered transport. We have also offered to hire them to work for us. To our utter delight, we discovered that they are all agronomists or horticulturists that were travelling to an agronomy symposium in Jita when they were dumped. All eight have decided to work for the Disciples. Four are staying on in an advisory capacity in our Centers in Amarr space and 5 are going back to Korama to work as Agronomy professors and field agents in our Vocational and Academic Centers there.
We are happy to welcome them on board.
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Ston Momaki
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Earlier today a group of ten former slaves were rescued from a death can. One of those rescued included a vitoxin infected Brutor. His mother was also one of the slaves and attended him as she though he might die before the rest did. When I rescued them, they informed the crew of his urgent need for vitoc. They had been jettisoned but without the needed vitoc. They were all going to die anyway, right? I suppose the pilot thought, "why not keep the vitox and sell it?"
We were within three jumps of a MIO station where DSTON was able to purchase a supply. A couple units of Vitoc at 800 kilos a piece should last some time, but I will have to confirm this with the Elders as they are more aware of dosage requirements, shelf life and so forth.
The MIO station is one of the most oppressive places I have ever been. I am surprised I was able to get in and out with as much ease as I did.
Wall of Shame: Deker Habalu 10 lives |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.08 15:45:00 -
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Ten former slaves were liberated from their bondage and 2 slave traders were rescued from death in a jet can in the cold of space. We are still asking Concord to help us settle issues concerning slave traders rescued in this manner. We only ask that they not be sentenced to death or generational slavery. If the DED could coordinate Republic and Empire police officials in such a way to work out an amicable solution, we would be eager to comply. This has not happened however. Our facilities are open to Concord inspection at their bidding. Ultimately, it is not our mission or desire to run a prison for slave traders, but we will humanely house them until another solution is found.
Our development division has begun discussion of instituting a rehabilitation program within our detention center. We realize that this move would create controversy on both sides of the line between the Republic and Empire. However, we desire to be merciful not only to the former slaves we rescue, but also their captors. Grace, after-all, is unmerited by definition. In the mean time, part of this discussion involves restitution. Perhaps slave traders could be given jobs to perform in the divisions in Korama, serving those they once held captive. Risky, but worth exploring, would be contacting the council of Elders in the Matriculation Centers to see if there would ever be room for restitution tasks within the M-Centers. This would have to be carefully done.
Wall of Shame Gloorin: 24 lives |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.10 00:18:00 -
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Ten lives were rescued from a death can today. There is a somewhat curious reaction when new arrivals come into the M-Center. As usual, there is great joy and gladness at a life saved. There is compassion. There is also some anger. At what? Anger, that this happens at all. Anger over the fact of such callousness toward human life. It is hard for those who were rescued earlier to relive the experience every time a new group comes in. The Elders say that to convert this strong feeling of anger into a passion for justice and mercy is a good thing. We hope that mercy will prevail in all things and that justice will be weighed out carefully.
Wall of Shame:
Viceran Phaedra 10 lives (blue can but no excuse) |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.11 20:52:00 -
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78 lives were most recently rescued but nearly lost in the process. The pilot was present in the system and near the death can when the rescue was performed. Rather than let these lives be rescued, he attacked. Very recent changes to my ship's outfitting literally saved the lives of 78 people today. The addition of shield extenders and rechargers and three warp core stabilizers enabled me to escape before I was destroyed. I am undergoing repairs now in a station in a neighboring system.
I am not a soldier nor am I a combat pilot. I was fully unnerved by the attack and nearly lost my wit. Thanks to a safe point given to me by Manwe, I was able to warp away and catch my "breath." I reacted way too slowly. I also forgot to check to see if the pilot was in system before transporting the passengers on board. Had I practiced better caution, I could have aligned myself with the safe point and escaped much quicker. My lack of alertness could have cost lives.
There were two other cans owned by the same pilot at the same spot, so I returned in case there were more people to rescue. There was only equipment. The pilot was still there. Below is a short conversation as evidence for the pilot's murderous intentions to see these people die. It wasn't enough to abandon them to death, but also to try to prevent their rescue? Barbaric and cowardly.
Ston Momaki > Matlam, you earn a place on the Wall of Shame Matlan > lear to spell my name first :) Ston Momaki > Matlan Matlan > ok, now why? Ston Momaki > Your former slaves will find a home in our Matriculation Center. Matlan > left them there to die in the vacuum of space
Wall of cowardly shame:
Matlan 74 former slaves, 4 slavers
Wall of Carelessness:
Ston Momaki, for not being as prepared as I should have been
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.12 03:29:00 -
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Thgil Goldcore wrote:ever considering offering to some of your residents to work aboard your ship? some could learn valuable skills on star-ship maintenance.
Yes we have and we are beginning to do that very thing. We are a bit hesitant to expose the Matriculants to the dangers of our work. Today, pressed that home for me. A little carelessness on the capsuleer's part or a lack of skill in his piloting, and the crew might lose their lives. Our crews only have one body in which to live out their lives. Some of the former slaves we have freed have crewed space vessels before. Most of these have been Amarrian vessels so additional training is needed for Caldari, Minmatar and Federation ships. Only those who know the risks and can knowledgeably take them are brought on board as crews. I believe Manwe will crew part of his Blockade runner with former slaves. Cloaking enable us to transport with former slave crews with greater safety and freedom.
The most important function that former slaves have on our rescue ships is that of tending to people who are rescued. Seeing a brother or sister on board to welcome you and to calm your fears has been a great service.
I would like to see some of our Matriculants tested to become capsuleer pilots themselves. I kno many of them would far exceed my abilities and could perhaps do a better job at rescue ops that I could.
Also...
A little later today I rescued another 10 people. This time I was a bit more alert.
Wall of Shame
Wakiya 10 lives
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
34
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Posted - 2011.12.13 18:40:00 -
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Earlier today, I had a conversation with the new Elder that came from Eldulf; Elder Verin. She said, "For the Matari, self-sufficiency and traditional arts go hand in hand with technology." "Not everything should be bought." "Somethings should be made." Which leads to her request for a supply of polytextiles for the Matriculation Centers. Handcrafting would be the goal, so that families can personalize the provision to meet their needs. Sounds like a good idea.
Edaine is our production man so I will defer to him. Can we set up polytextile manufacturing for our centers with the planetary colonies that we have now?
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
34
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Posted - 2011.12.16 15:29:00 -
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Fifty people, mostly Vherokior, were rescued from a death can early this morning by my circadian rhythm. When manwe returns from his "wandering" I am sure he will want to talk to many of these people. My crew tells me that this is the most fulfilling work they have ever done. They say it is worth the risks, even flying with such a "crappy" pilot such as me. (This was said with chuckles, albeit true)
Wall of Shame:
Fitter55 50
Dear Mr. Areth, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We need to be sensitive to this. Those we rescue may hesitate to declare their particular religious beliefs in fear of persecution or harm. We need to make it clear that we will try to honor their wishes. So far no one has mentioned being Sani-Sabik. However, we also have not rescued any generational Amarrian religious or political slaves. We may in future times, but most have been ethnic Matari. Most Sani-Sabik holders are rather underground and most are not involved in interstellar slave trade. We will keep our eyes and ears open though. |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.16 23:45:00 -
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35 former slaves rescued. I have been spending a little more time on duty as both Manwe and Edaine are away on business and Ta Pang and Aranu have notben active for a while. My crew has become proficient and well prepared for rescues. They do most of the work until we get back to the Center. Elder Verin was called and was ready back at the center as there were women and children in need of care.
News of Manwe's upcoming Voluval has reached the Centers. Many blessings are being spoken even now for a meaningful mark that will help guide his destiny.
Wall of Shame:
Stratop Amad 35 lives |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
34
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Posted - 2011.12.18 23:42:00 -
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The Disciples of Ston would like to thank the generous pilot who has donated a large shipment of consumer electronics for use in our Matriculation Centers. These can be useful for education as well as for diversion. Your generosity is much appreciated. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.20 14:16:00 -
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Ta Pang wrote:Ston Momaki wrote:The Disciples of Ston would like to thank the generous pilot who has donated a large shipment of consumer electronics for use in our Matriculation Centers. These can be useful for education as well as for diversion. Your generosity is much appreciated. In recent days martriculation center #4 has been seeing the spread of a virus or disease. Several of the most recent arrivals have come down with the illness. I suspect that they were already sick at the time of their retreival from the jetcan. We are treating them, and taking steps to ensure that the illness does not spread to the others here at the center. Treatment has meant that we have been using a larger amount of water for both sanitation as well as hydration of the sick. Depending on how things progress we may need to consider temporarily closing Centre 4 to new arrivals, I am prepared to setup an alternate site in the same system to take in any new arrivals. What we need though is biofuels and electrolytes to help develop medicines for the victims.
380,000 liters of water have just been delivered from Center #1 to Center #4. Our water production is in surplus. I have messaged Edaine about the need in your center. Watch your contracts for biofuels from Center #2.
Edit: Also 1000 liters of anti-biotics have been delivered to our fresh water depot. I noticed that there is ample water there too. Feel free to take what you need for Center #4 The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.30 19:45:00 -
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RESCUE WORK SLOWED
Rescue work has slowed way down. Optimistically, this is because fewer people are being dumped into space to die. Pessimistically it is because we are missing those who need rescue and not patrolling at the right place and time. Manwe and I are both on duty in rescue ops right now and will just keep our eyes open. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2011.12.31 14:24:00 -
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Three souls were rescued from a death can this morning. It has been many days since we we have rescued anyone. The reason for this is unclear, but I suspect that there are others whom we are not aware that are also "rescuing" slaves. Yesterday, I was approaching a "blue" can which usually means abandoned slaves at this particular location. Before I could reach the can and rescue to scan it, it was tractored by another ship and they took the contents. We will likely never know what was in it or if people were rescued.
We welcome all pilots to rescue those abandoned in space, but we grieve for those who are returned to slavery. As always, we are glad to take any who wish to come into our Matriculation Centers.
Wall of Shame:
Max Oligarch 3 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
169
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Posted - 2011.12.31 19:16:00 -
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Another 69 were rescued a few hours after the first rescue this morning. There does not seem to be a predictable patter as to when the death cans show up. I never tire of seeing the reaction of the rescued former slaves when at the exit ramp they are greeted by the Elders and their other Matari brothers and sisters, tribesmen and tribeswomen. It is an amazing gestalt that has been crying for completion for centuries of institutionalized slavery. Slavery via the worst of all justifications; religion.
If there are eternal truths contained within the revelations and practices of Amarrian religion, they will never be seen so long as the same religion is used to perpetuate such unholy injustice.
One of those rescued today is Vitoc dependent. She has been brought to our med center for immediate treatment.
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Chopper69 63 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
169
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Posted - 2011.12.31 23:06:00 -
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Another 21 people were rescued today, adding more to Center #1. The Center staff has been busy and the Medical Center staff in particular has been very thorough considering the incident at Center #4. The new medical advisor staff has been a great help in showing us what we are doing right and what we can improve.
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Costic1 21 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
169
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Posted - 2012.01.01 14:11:00 -
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This New year has begun with the rescue of 34 people left to die at a crossing between Amarrian and Caldari space. I witnessed the jettison myself and immediatley approached the container. The pilot, who was still nearby, did have the decency to blue the container. A happy new year or should I say happy new life to 34 former captives.
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Commander Tekitsu 34 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
170
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Posted - 2012.01.03 19:51:00 -
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Two significant things happened today while I was on patrol. First, I received a communication from a powerful military organization and alliance that they were demanding to inspect our facilities and to investigate us for "illegal activities." Moments later I was able to rescue 45 lives from death. and bring them to a place of food, shelter, care, and comfort; to a place of new beginning among people who will treat them as citizens and not slaves. This rescue was different from any other I have done because of what preceded it. More than ever, I felt the urgency of our work. Back at the Center, I sent a communication to Gladius to convene the Council of Elders as soon as they heard from Manwe, our CEO. We do not know what this all will mean for our work or what we may have to suffer in days ahead. We will do all we can short of violence to secure and maintain the freedom of those we rescue. We ourselves will die before allowing any one of those we rescue to be forced back into slavery.
Today, I asked the Elders to delay disembarking the rescued passengers until I had exited my pod so I could stand on the exit ramp and personally welcome these 45 people to the Center. Graciously they granted my request.
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Shannon Chieve 45 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.01.04 03:16:00 -
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The very best thing we can due in the present crisis is to continue our work. That is what we intend to do. That work is to rescue former slaves from death cans in space and to rescue others also who have been abandoned. That is what I have continued this evening with the rescue of 26 former slaves at a border crossing. Cold, hungry and afraid, this group was near the end, but I reached them in time and all survived. Some did not regain consciousness until waking in a warm bed in the care of our Medical staff at the M-Center. One thought she was in a dream. Never before had she slept n a clean bed or seen white sheets or smelled cleanliness. Elder Verin held her hand and sang a Matari folk melody. I could not recognize the words but it was haunting and beautiful. This is why we do what we do.
We do not take Ms. Goldcore's demands or her threats lightly. Her history is extensive and her achievements are significant. She has reached the highest rank in the 24th Imperial Crusade. I doubt this rank is granted lightly, and one does not arrive at such a rank through slack. Not withstanding her views, we do respect her discipline and are wary of her power. We also believe that her indoctrination in PIE has radicalized her interpretation of nationalized Amarrian religion. We will do our best to continue our work with diligence no matter what may come.
Wall of Shame:
Rho Heta 26 lives (very mal-treated) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
170
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Posted - 2012.01.04 19:22:00 -
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Thgil Goldcore wrote:Are you conducting illegal activites?
If no, my investigation should be a rather painless and quick.
If yes, you should see the wrath you properly deserve.
The threat of violence only applies if your organization is a sham. To maintain the validity of the investigation it needs to be done with curtain stipulations to avoid deception on your part. If I trusted you simply by your word, this would not be an issue would it?
I have brought this point up in many other places, since all I see is a smokescreen being conjured to block your activities. Ston, you have visited my facilities with complete freedom as such I could prove to you that my claims of slave treatment where entirely valid. As you saw, I take my roll as a holder very seriously and put significant thought and effort to the design and layout of them for maximum quality of life for my servants. This holds true today as it did then. I did not hide behind layers of other people or word smiting to show the light of truth.
I feel like I keep saying this, but, Its time to unravel the tale you have spun. Truth will be your salvation and lies will be your damnation. You can be praised as a man of peace doing honest humanitarian work. Or you can burn for your sins against humanity, hiding behind a thin veil of lies.
I'm positive even my enemies in the republic would agree that hiding military action behind fake claims of humanitarian aid is just about the most despicable thing one could do.
Dear Ms. Goldcore,
If there is one thing that I have learned in my past dealings with you it is the futility of entering into a protracted argument, so I will try to avoid that as much as notwithstanding both of our argumentative natures. Yes, you provided a tour for me in response to TobiasGÇÖ request to be transferred to your family. I appreciate that.
You are a benevolent slave holder. Now pause for a moment and realize that for me and for all the Disciples of Ston, that will always have an oxymoronic ring to it. GÇ£Benevolent Slave HolderGÇ¥
We are at ideological loggerheads, Ms. Goldcore. My tour of your facilities put my heart at rest for TobiasGÇÖ sake, but it made me more anxious for you, my daughter. Convinced of your benevolence and righteousness and further purloined by PIE, you cannot see yourself in any other way than how you do right now. So it remains.
Do the Disciples of Ston break the law? Yes. We break the law when we covertly smuggle former slaves into Federation, Republic, and State territories to live, work, and contribute to society. We break the law when we smuggle a Khumaak into Amarrian space. We break the law every time we rescue people from death cans that are still claimed as property of the pilots we list on the wall of Shame. Are we guilty of covert military action? If I didnGÇÖt know better, IGÇÖd think you were trying to flatter me. No, there is no military stuff going on.
I do owe you a thank you, Ms. Goldcore. When I first became acquainted with you, I had the prideful notion that somehow I might be able to argue you out of your view on slavery and GÇ£winGÇ¥ you over to the abolitionist side. That was presumption and pride. I am not that skilled in debate or that compelling a personality to think I could do that. I will say, though, I still hope in my heart, that one day you will change your mind about slavery. That hope, I will never relinquish, GÇ£Filiola.GÇ¥ But that is out of my hands.
Again, I wonGÇÖt enter into a protracted argument with you as that is fruitless. If you decide that we are a Sham, then to you we are that. It will not change our commitment to continue our work to the best of our ability even in the midst of your opposition.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.01.07 22:11:00 -
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FOLLOW YOUR GUT
Have you ever had a strong feeling that you should investigate something you might normally ignore? I such an experience to day. I was passing through a system that is not on our patrol route and one tht we never would expect to to rescue ops in. I saw a jet can and for some reason felt that I should investigate it. Under normal circumstances I would traveled on. Jet cans a re everywhere, especially close to gates where pilots are lookig for a fight. Why did I think this one was different. While expecting nothing, I was greatly surprised to find two slaver hounds huddled inside. SInce beginning out work, we have fitted our ships with kennels just for this purpose. Where we normally do rescue ops, we often find these beautiful creature abandoned together with former slaves and slavers. Here I did not expect to find them.
I brought them back to Center #1 where the residents were delighted to see them. You may question this, but the Matriculants have grown to appreciate these creatures that used to be used as weapons against them. They have found them to be trainable and wonderful companions. Whether these two will remain here or become part of our service dog program, will be determined by the community leaders. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.01.08 02:46:00 -
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I definitely do not know what to make of this. When I came on patrol duty tonight, I came upon a jet can in a hot spot where we have done a lot of rescues. As I scanned it, there registered 40 armed men (militants) 1 slaver hound, a shipment of dairy products and carbon. I instructed the crew to set up and isolation chamber for the armed men so that the crew would be safe from harm. They were transported directly there and the hound to the on board kennel. Our security team handled the processing of the militants back at the Center and I returned to resume my patrol, where I presently am. I hope to learn more about who these men are and what they were doing when they found themselves in space. The pilot was an Intaki man. He has been contacted for information.
We will try to find out the identity of these men. They do not appear to be of any official military albeit armed and quite formidable looking.
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USS Hauler 40 militants, 1 slaver hound, 10 carbon, 10 dairy products The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Rescues are never routine, because being left to die in a death can in the cold of space is not routine. So much violence and disregard of life is considered routine in our sad universe. Every rescue is special and extraordinary because it represents lives of real people saved from death and given a new start. 37 such lives were rescued on my duty watch thus far today. These are lives I never knew before today, but lives of people that hopefully I will get to know over time. No, this is never routine.
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Atlas Khardula 37 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.01.08 23:52:00 -
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This is a followup from last night's rescue of militants near a border crossing. The pilot was contacted and asked about it with the following response with my second request underneath.
Re: 2nd request From: USS Hauler To: Ston Momaki INBOX hi. not sure what type of militants they were. and yes i jettisoned them leaving the region i was in.
2nd request From: Ston Momaki Sent: 2012.01.08 23:38 To: USS Hauler,
Dear Mr. Hauler, My name is Ston Momaki of the Disciples of Ston. On routine patrols, we rescued 40 militants and 1 slaver hound from a jet can registered in your name. We are wondering the reason that they were there. Jettisoned? Survived and attack? If you could please give us your account of the event, we would appreciate it. Thanks? We would also like the identity of the militants so we know what to do with them. Ston (2nd request)
This leaves us with few answers other than that they were jettisoned on purpose and that the pilot did not know anything about the militants. We have found this group of militants to be very combative and aggressive, so it has been difficult to find out anything about them. If anyone has any information about recent movement of NGO militants, please let us know. We are not sure what to do with this group. They seem to resent that they were rescued. This is strange and we have not encountered this before. We are hoping that they will tell us who they are and where they were going. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.01.10 19:58:00 -
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We are no closer to discovering the identity of the Militants we rescued the other day. They have not let us know who they are and they continue an aggressive and defiant posture whenever we ask. They are being well cared for in temporary holding. We are considering taking them to our detention facility in Korama where we have security trained for the purpose. We would like to ask the IGS community about militant movements in the area where we rescuedthem, but we cannot compromise the security of our M-Centers, especially now. We have a hunch who they might be and our medical team is working on determining their race of origin. Once we know who they are not, we can come closer to figuring our who they are. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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EALUR FOUND AMONG THOSE RESCUED
It was toward the very end of my patrol shift when I discovered the death can with 16 people on board. As my crew took them in and the medical crew began to see to their needs, they made a remarkable discovery. There were four people, two men and two women, who were very different looking than the rest of the passengers. Having dark and swarthy complexions and very stout muscular bodies, they were first mistaken for Brutor tribes-people. What stood out was their stature. They were very short, not midget or dwarf sized but shorter than any Brutor we have ever encountered. In fact, they are shorter than any Minmatar we have ever encountered.
So we asked them. GÇ£We are Ealur,GÇ¥ they responded. Needless to say, we were taken aback. Never before have we had the privilege of meeting such a remarkable people. Most of us only vaguely recall ever hearing the wordGÇ¥EalurGÇ¥ let alone understanding who these people are. We set our historical scholars to work and the Center Elders set a meal before our guests and sat down to get their story.
The Ealur are the forgotten tragedy of slavery. A peaceful, non-aggressive people, they were conquered and enslaved with only one Amarrian casualty due to resistance. They are an intelligent, non-violent people who had embraced simplicity and shunned technology, choosing instead to live in harmony with their peaceful, bountiful planet. Their Amarrian slave holders saw their lack of aggressiveness as sin and brutally worked them, killing millions and almost wiping them out of existence. Of all people I have ever met, the Ealur deserve to live in the self-determined peace and harmony of their history, yet they have been denied this. Hardly anyone has ever spoken for these delightful people in their tragic history of slavery to the Amarr.
Now to the story of the four who were rescued. They were sold by an Amarrian holder to a Caldarian industrialist to become GÇ£novelty slaves.GÇ¥ The pilot hired to transport them to Jita along with 12 other former slaves, bailed at the border and decided to leave them for dead. Apprentl, they were intended as breading stock for a new slavery business venture featuring GÇ£Ealur curio slaves.GÇ¥ These men and women are people of peaceful dignity. It burns my soul to see people treated in such a way. Little exists in the way of their original tribal culture on Ealur VI which is in Amarrian territory. In spite of this, I have invited Gladius, Feanor, Verin and the two Ealur couples to accompany me on a journey to Ealur VI to at least view their former home world from space.
It has been next to impossible for this race to establish a free culture anywhere since they are almost entirely enslaved. Perhaps these four can make a beginning. Just because a people are non-violent; just because a people are quiet; just because a people are peaceful, doesnGÇÖt mean they donGÇÖt deserve to be free. The slavery of the Minmatar has eclipsed the plight of the Ealur almost to utter silence. It is time to bring the plight of the Ealur to the attention of all capsuleers who love and defend freedom.
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ASIM RU 16 lives
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Coming back from our trip to Ealur a rescue of 36 people was conducted. It was a special occasion to have three of our Elders on board when the rescue was performed and to have them personally welcome them on board and accompany them back the the Center.
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freenkcz 36 lives
THE TRIP TO EALUR VI
Our trip to Ealur was more delightful than words can describe. The eight of us: Galdius, Feanor, Verin, Bowman and May Cotton, Halfred and Bell Greenhand, and myself, enjoyed the journey and the time spent surveying Ealur VI. Watching the Ealur react to seeing their planet of origin was moving and deeply emotional. Tears were shed by all. At times like this, I hate being stuck in my pod.
The planet is a sight to behold. It has a very short year and a short day. One can physically observe the speed of rotation as it is quite rapid relative to many habitable planets. The land masses are proportionally large compared to the seas. In fact, the oceans are surrounded by land instead of the land surrounded by oceans. The climate is beautiful, temperate and pleasant. The vegetation is lush and life of all kinds is abundant. To our surprise, capsuleers have done very little exploitation of the planet. There are a few colonies, but not many.
We contacted the only station in the system to communicate our presence and what we were doing. We were glad to hear that the one and only station in the system is Gallente (Aliastra Corp). They welcomed us with open arms. Here is where it gets interesting. The folks at Aliastra were very taken with the Ealur. The Cottons and the Greenhands conducted themselves in the most urbane manner. They literally captivated the hearts of the management of the Aliastra station. The station requested to host the two Ealur couples for as long as they wished to stay in their station. The Cottons and Greenhands agreed to stay on there for the time being. This trip turned out better than we could have possibly planned. It seems quite appropriate since the Gallente have been historically, the only ones who have ever shown interest in the Ealur and their plight under the oppression of slavery.
Station management indicated that they would try to arrange a visit planetside on Ealur VI for their guests during their stay. We hope very much that this happens. The Cottons and Greenhands have also indicated that they are willing to receive limited visitors and guests at the station. Aliastra will handle all security and safety issues during their stay.
The four of us returned to Center #1 with a sense that the work we do is worthwhile, worth the risks and is the right thing to do. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I have two rescues to report, one of which contained non-slave passengers again. Two such occurrences so close together is somewhat rare. We are trying to get information from the pilots involved but have unsuccessful so far. The First rescue was of 87 former slaves. The second is listed below. We are interviewing those rescued to see if there is any connection between them or if they were all just paying passage with the pilot who dumped them. We are now more careful to check slavers for the inflicter device.
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Scopey Gauntlet 87 lives Monroe Ishikela 10 Marines, 3 Slavers, 4 Slaver Hounds, 38 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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It has been a busy shift and 10 more people have just been rescued. These men are what are referred to as "elite slaves." They have been worked extremely hard. When transported, they are allowed on one cubic meter per person. This treatment is unacceptable. Slavery is such a waste of humanity. I am working double shifts until Manwe returns. During that time, I am trying to keep up on my IGS reports as it may be that we will not be reporting for a while if the deal goes through.
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Miss BANG 10 former elite slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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WALL OF SHAME Below is the Wall of Shame for the last two weeks of rescue patrols. Since Manwe has been busy doing passenger transport the whole time, I have been in charge of rescue ops. Edaine also helped for a few patrols even though he is no longer a member of DSTON.
Loki137 44 former slaves, 5 slavers Mass Metroi 48 lives Schmied 6 slaves, Malceth 24 dr korte 5 slavers, 7 hounds, 50 former slaves Ashling Arcwright 50 lives Vaner Frost 43 lives Davide Primo 20 former Elite slaves cuttlebug 10 lives Kirynn Rank'sku 50 lives WhighazWifBluntz Death 10 Former Elite slaves, 4 slaver, 8 hounds, 81 former slaves Drakonovich 5 slaver, 1 hound, 39 former slaves Countess Markievicz 20 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.02.01 01:20:00 -
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An Early evening patrol resulted in the rescue of ten former slaves. We were back at the Matriculation Center in time for the evening meal in the commons. Eating in one of the commons is always an option, particularly for those who do not cook or for families wishing some social time around a meal. New arrivals who come at meal time are always treated with special honor and pomp. These ten found the experience quite beyond comprehension, but when they saw hundreds of their own race sitting at meat, the look of delight was beyond words.
Wall of Shame: Qutis Hanid 10 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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A short while ago, I was patrolling a border crossing and came upon a death can. Inside were 20 men that are referred to in slavery parlance as Elite Slaves. This is a euphemism to worked near to death. Now they are free and back at Center #1 sititng at a hardy meal and talking tot he Elders. What kind of inhumanity would treat people like these men had been treated?
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Ajarion 20 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.02.02 19:41:00 -
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It has been a busier than normal day on rescue patrol. A short time ago a pilot jettisoned a deth can with 141 on board. I was there almost immediately, so the those jettisoned were still in a state of chaos and confusion when my crew rescued them. They had just been jettisoned into space and then transported aboard my rescue ship. There was confusion. My crew was able to help them settle down and understand what had happened. The Medical staff back at Center #1 was prepared for their arrival.
Wall of Shame: Tyupi Khardula 141 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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One of our Matriculants, a young intellectual and science student named Jahcron, has requested to study with the people of the Nation of Sansha through the Corporation that Mr. Thessalonia is involved with. (That sentence has terrible structure. I'm always splitting my infinitives.) Jahcron is at our academic center in Korama right now, so it may be a few days before Manwe can take covert transport over to bring him into Amarr space where Mr. Thessalonia wants to do the transfer. Mr. Thessalonia has promised that Jahcron will maintain autonomy until and if such a time he chooses to join Nation. At that time, he would have to submit to an implant of course. If he chooses not to join, TSF will then have to provide transportation to wherever he would want to go. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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48, then 10, then 1. That was the order of three rescues conducted when I reached the patrol zone this morning. Whenever I make a rescue of just one person, there is a palpable sense of loneliness. Abandoned to die alone... then rescued and brought to be with others. This is an emotional contrast. The sole abandoned former slave is fine now. As for the one cruel enough to do such a thing to another human being? That person is still in bondage.
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AlleOop Freeman 48 lives Zodiac Azaph 10 lives Jeff Prada 1 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.02.04 20:11:00 -
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Mid day patrol resulted in the rescue of 37 people. It never ceases to disgust me how slave holders use the word "elite" to describe those slaves they mercilessly work, sometime to death. 10 such abused souls were rescued on this patrol. It is also the most difficult fr these to adjust to life as free, peaceful citizens. There is a place for you, my friends. Don't let go of hope. You are free now.
Slirr 10 former Elite Slaves james bloody 27 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.02.05 19:18:00 -
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Rescued 7 from death can early this afternoon. While we only report the pilot link and not the details as we once did, I will mention that the pilot on the Wall of Shame is from the Brutor tribe. It always grieves me to see Matari doing this. Capsuleer arrogance at its worst.
Kzur Mamont 7 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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This rescue involved one blued can with 21 survivors aboard and one yellow with 182. Every now and then, I will send a message to the pilot asking for a reason to be given for his or her actions. Thus was the case today with the second pilot. We shall see if she responds.
xCausxn stonecorps 21 lives (blued can) Angela Leyd 182 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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Ston Momaki wrote:This rescue involved one blued can with 21 survivors aboard and one yellow with 182. Every now and then, I will send a message to the pilot asking for a reason to be given for his or her actions. Thus was the case today with the second pilot. We shall see if she responds. xCausxn stonecorps 21 lives (blued can) Angela Leyd 182 lives
Ms. Leyd's response was quick. Here is the communication exchange. Her response is first followed by my request sent earlier.
Liberation. I couldn't take them, being as how an honest business woman's reputation would be tainted forever for helping fugitives escape to Caldari space...
...and luckily, there are people like you patrolling the borders. Besides, wouldn't you agree that even the eventuality of death is more humane than the Amarrian Vitoc method?
Sincerely, Angela
182 slaves From: Ston Momaki Sent: 2012.02.05 21:14 To: Angela Leyd,
Ms. Leyd, Today, I rescued 182 slaves that you jettisoned in to space to die at a border crossing. I would like to know what reason you had for doing this.
Sincerely, Ston Momaki (DSTON) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Towards the end of my patrol shift yesterday, a good number of survivors were rescued from a single death can. What was unusual was that my crew found the people inside separated into two groups, one numbering 362 and the other numbering 92. We can only assume that they were two separate groups that had been destined for sale somewhere and then dumped at the border. I'll check back with the Elders later to see if there is a story to it.
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Medea Sternenkind 362 lives, and 92 lives, total of 454 lives
And to our fresh faced Amarrian "friend:" Your questions are quite legit, actually. DSTON and friends generate millions of liters of water on pilot owned planetary facilities. These supply our station based Matriculation Centers with more than sufficient levels to meet both the drinking and sanitary needs that we have. Food is relatively inexpensive for the capsuleer, even for "poor" capsuleers such as ourselves. Edaine Numenor of NUVOS also has more extensive planetary facilities producing all our protein needs. Our Vocational facilities in Korama have an extensive agronomy department meeting our plant growth needs.
Edit: Oh I forget to mention that we have received many donations of Dairy, frozen food, anti-biotics, spirits, even delecacies. We are amply supplied.
You wrongly assume, that we don't plan. We do. But, thanks for your concern anyway. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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A rescue performed this afternoon: I came upon four jet cans in one area, two of which were death cans. From the first, 39 survivors were rescued. From the second, 10 former slaves, 7 hounds and 4 slave traders were rescued. I caught myself today forgetting to check if the pilots were still in system. This still happens, especially when there are multiple cans to search. I get flustered them forget. I must be more careful, not just for me, but for those I rescue.
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Minnie Ryder 39 lives Mortus Elementall 4 slavers, 7 hounds, 10 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.02.08 12:15:00 -
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Rescued 3 precious lives from death this morning. It never ceases to be a humbling experience to be at that place and time.
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Lucius Regyri 3 lives
Since Manwe is up in Molden heath waiting for Amy's voluval, he asked me to help with the new centers. I am 20 technical engineers from Center #2 and also additional security personnel to pur office in Fahruni. The Tech engineers will be setting up the extensive communication network that we will need in the new Centers. This includes public service holo-projectors in all public areas and personal access projectors in all living quarters. This will not take too long as station tech personnel will be there to assist. I am also to pick up the remaining supply of vitoc and bring that along. Medical personnel in the centers do not yet have a supply as this is not part of their normal treatment regimens. Few Security personnel are needed as existing personnel will meet most needs. Our crew is coming to help orientate existing crews to the unique procedures and needs of Matriculation Centers.
Manwe also asked me to inspect the new office and staff it as I see fit. That I will tryto do while continuing to get back to regular patrols. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Sometimes I just worry too much. I was a little concerned about the issue of dealing with potentially large numbers of incoming former slaves who were Vitoc dependent. We seldoem encounter it in our rescue work but with large numbers on the way, I thought that we might be ill equipped to deal with it. So, I did an inventory. We have exactly 2 million 1cc doses of vitoc for our new centers. I think we have it covered for some time. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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While returning from a delivery to our office in Fahruni, I came upon a death can with 39 survivors on board. I was only away from this area for less than 15 minutes.
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Nekvilon 37 former slaves, 2 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.02.09 16:59:00 -
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This rescue of 19 people happened late this morning while returning from receiving another group from NUVOS. We will centrally receive all new Matriculants from NUVOS at our office facility in Fahruni. From there they will be brought to one of five Centers established with the help of Aliastra, The Sisters of Eve and Freedom Extension. We appreciate the massive resources shared for the purpose of helping house, feed, protect, educate, employ, medically treat, etc. The masses recently liberated.
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qu1ckkkky 19 lives
Manwe has asked me to take the responsibility to purchase a Fenrir for DSTON to use for the new capacity demands brought about by the activity of NUVOS. I have done so with great discomfort. I remember when all our ships were rookie ships and were named "vow of poverty." Things have changed. But, we have also learned to look beyond our trivial ideas of merely exploring the capsuleer psyche and have committed to the cause of freedom. This has stetched and changed all of us. When Manwe finishes his duties in Eldulf, he will have a lot of passenger transport to do. The new ship is being converted in the mean time from cargo fitting to passenger fitting. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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WATER DELIVERED
Before retiring to my CQ for some much needed rest, I was able to deliver over 4.7million liters of fresh water to each of three new Centers in Dresi. Manwe has also opened up corporate offices there to make things better organized and easier. Office rental is affordable in all three Freedom Extension locations. We will be locating about 350,000 new residents in each of these stations. Our water production is going well and will meet our needs for now.
My patrol times have been quiet lately, but I read that pilot Gaufres has rescued several lately. I am glad for this, for the Disciples are spread thin and unfortunately we can't cover everything all the time. I add my thanks and appreciation to Mr. Gaufres.
Time for rest The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Yesterday was full of significant findings including one rescue listed below. The other was from the end of today's patrol duty. Some of my patrol duty time has been cut short. We found the mother of the pilot who I had mentioned earlier. Unfortunately the father was killed some years ago. I hope to arrange a meeting so that daughter and Mother can be reunited.
The rest of that story I would like to tell, but will wait for permission from those involved so as to protect their privacy.
I delight that those rescued are now same from harm.
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Jeff Helento 5 slavers, 8 hounds, 19 former slaves Klocker2003 10 former slaves, 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER SEPERATED BY SLAVERY, REUNITED LAST NIGHT Yesterday was a day that defied hopelessness and brought sense of even greater purpose in our work. The Disciples of Ston were contact some time ago by Ms. Astrid Underking formerly Astrid Stjerna. Ms. Underking described to us how she had been taken captive as a young girl by slavers and haad not heard from her parents since that time. She ask us to make a search among our Matriculation Centers for any news, good or bad regarding her parents Ivar and Taryn Stjerna. Had they been taken as slaves? Were they dead or alive. When I receive this request, I held our little hope of success, but how could were refuse to try? Astrid gave physical descriptions of her parents including that her Mother shared the feature of her eyes. She also described their former village close to the Shrine of the Frozen Winds. I contacted the Shrine Shaman and requested that she make libations and meditation for the success of our quest. To this she agreed to do and we are thankful.
The search in our established Matriculation Centers was accomplished quite rapidly as was the relatively small daily influx through rescue work. What both worried me and gave me hope was the large number coming in through NUVOS. How could be possibly get the word out and screen that many to find possible connections? Then, a couple days ago, I received a dispatch from Manwe and my report to Ms. Underking that included with it. It was as follows:
Dear Ms. Underking,
I have news to report regarding your parents. It began with a dispatch that I received from Manwe earlier today. I will send this message both to you and your wife. I am concerned that you have the emotional support you need at this time.
Dear Ston,
The following account came from one of our Center administrators shortly after the Disembarkation of a group of passengers from Khanid space. I received it via subspace message from Dr. Paclor.
Administrator Paclor To: Manwe Todako Re: Situation of concern
A woman of Sebiestor descent was seen kneeling on the egress floor from the docking berth in open tears and weeping while raising her hand towards the large tri-screened public announcement system. Those around her tried to figure out what was wrong, but as she was crying so loudly, it was near impossible to hear what she was saying. Finally, as the tears somewhat subsided, she was heard to say, GÇ£My daughter, she is alive!GÇ¥ She kept repeating this as she pointed to the screen. Someone else said that they heard her repeat the word GÇ£astrithGÇ¥ over and over again. What this word is we do not know. The woman was helped to the medical facility for a checkup. I will update you as soon as we know her condition.
(end of report)
I immediately sent a message back to tell me what public announcement messages were playing at the time. It was the announcement that you requested to be played at the Disembarkment ramps in al our centers.The one about Astrid looking for her parents was part of the play list at the time. GÇ£AstrithGÇ¥ GÇ£AstridGÇ¥?? I sent back a message instructing the medical staff to replay the announcements to the woman after she had calmed down. She identified your announcement and began weeping again. They asked her for her name. This is what the Doctor said in the message, GÇ£When we asked her for her name, she closed her eyes tightly and said, GÇÿI hardly remember my given name as my slave-holders refused to let me use it, but instead gave me some vulgar Amarrian slave names. My name, my name is Taryn, wife of Ivar Stjerna.GÇÖ I asked her where her husband was. She began to weep again. Tears flowed from the most beautiful, striking green eyes I have ever seen. We told her to rest and that we would speak later.GÇ¥
From all indications, this looks like news you have been looking for. Sincerely, Manwe
I immediately contacted Dr. Paclor for a more detailed account. He shared a bit more of his conversation with the woman.
Ms. Underking, your mother is alive. She is one of the slaves whose freedom was recently purchased by NUVOS from the sprawling Khanid slave markets. She told the med Center Doctor a story that I will try to summarize for you. Your parents were taken as slaves. Shortly after your parents were taken, they were sent to work in the volcanic mines. It was only one week into their captivity when they were both sent into the pit. There was an MTAC remote malfunction and the machine began to fire random mining laser bursts and several slaves were injured. Guards tried to subdue the machine with weapons designed for anti-personnel. Many slaves were injured or killed by poorly aimed fire from the guards. Your father, ignoring his own safety rushed to the wounded and pulled a half dozen to safety. On a return trip to help others, there was an explosion and fire. Ivar succumbed to fire and smoke. The mine owners evacuated those who could walk by force and left the wounded and the dead in the pit. There were no survivors from those left in the pit and the fire consumed both the dead and the wounded.
Your mother Taryn is alive, but I am so sorry, your father died in that mine. I obviously never knew your father, but it sounds to me like he was a man that would have been a pleasure to know. I rejoice with you and grieve with you Astrid. Taryn went from holder to holder mostly as a domestic servant. She happened to be with a group on Khanid Prime IX, Khanid Transport station that were up for sale. When Edaine (NUVOS) purchased the freedom of a group of 340,000 slaves, your mother happened to be part of that brokerGÇÖs lot.
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Ston Momaki
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...continued from previous post...
We are tending to your motherGÇÖs medical needs right now. I am on my way to the center to meet her, but have sent news ahead to tell her that her little daughter, now grown, is very much alive and anxious to be reunited with her mother. She is in Dresi at the Freedom Extension Retail Center (Dresi II). I wish beyond expression that your father had survived and that I could say that both your parents live.
I will contact you again to arrange for you to receive your Mom and take over her care. We have covert transport, so we can likely come to where you are or you could come to our center here, though that might be dangerous for you, we donGÇÖt know. We will work that out. Peace to you.
Sincerely, Ston
Last night Taryn Stjerna together with myself and one of our Administrative assistants made our way to Republic space for the joyful reunion. The Disciples of Ston share both the deep joy of a Mother and Daughter reunited and the deep grief over the loss of a beloved husband and Father. How many more stories like this could be realized, we do not know. We do know that the work is worth the effort and sacrifice. It is worth the criticism we receive and the judgement of our motives that we endure.
One small addition to the story: On the way to meet Astrid, we stopped off at one of our M-Centers to move from the shuttle I was piloting to one of our rescue ships with a full crew and better accommodations. I told Taryn that we would passing through a rescue patrol area and that our journey might be delayed by a rescue. This did indeed happen. We were able severy formr slaves, a couple slave traders and some hounds.
Mrs. Stjerna was delighted and excited by the rescue. She told us that the last days had been confusing and that she wasn't sure if she was free or just what was happening. She said that the watching the rescue and returning to the Center helped her understand our work and how she become a part of it. We continue our journey. There was much rejoicing when we crossed into Bei and into Republic space. We finished our journey to Hakeri and Astrid was waiting for her mother their. How do you describe that kind of scene. You can't. You can only experience it.
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Sheeana 2 slavers, 9 hounds, 8 former slaves. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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50 people were rescued this morning from a death can by a border crossing. With other pilots joining rescue efforts, more lives are being saved every day. This is gratifying. Yesterday I transported slave traders to our detention facility in Korama and hounds to our vocational training center there. We now have 167 inmates at the detention center in Korama, all of these will be protected from the death penalty to the greatest extent of our ability. We would like to expand our service dog training program to include training former slavery hounds to b drug sniffing and bomb sniffing dogs. We are looking for donations of such materials in small amounts (only tiny amounts are needed) to use in our training.
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Regina Draconis 50 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I am in our facility in Fahruni right now, where I just got done meeting with Edaine. We have received over 90,000 additional residents here. Most will stay at this facility, others may go to Dresi. I also had a good talk with Edaine. We covered things we agree about and disagree over. The rest left in Ammatar space are in low sec and will be transported out over time by covert means. That will take time, so we will need to bring supplies for temporary facilities there. Edaine will tend to that, since he has the experience of administrating an M-Center when he was with DSTON. Freeing the masses from low sec is one thing, getting them out is another. Welcome to Administration, Edaine.
DSTON does not allow the purchase of slaves even for the purpose of freeing them, but we accept residents so purchased by those outside our organization. Edaine knows this and has pursued what he was not allowed to while part of our organization. He also knows that we would not refuse to take any that he asked us to take.
That is where we are at. As a result, our programs have grown exponentially overnight. We we warned that this might happen some time ago and have had time to prepare. Our planetary colonies are producing well and that is helping a lot.
Manwe has instructed me to train for blockade runner ASAP. OK. Its gonna take a while. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I went on patrol after returning from my business on Fahruni. A short while after beginning patrol, a pilot jettisoned 26 people. I was right there, so they did not have long to wait. This is the best way to have it if we have a choice. We are always concerned for those who are in can that are near disintegration.
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Raburn Kfar 26 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Quite often, we discover death cans when we arrive at a location. Less often, we we witness the jettison of people into space. Today, however, that was the case. I had just noted that Manwe was finishing up his shift on patrol, so I gulped down my last bit of morning coffee and podded up to head out on patrol. I arrived on location and set my gate orbit to about 2500m. Less than one obit around, a death can appeared on the scanner. 39 people were on board. It took less than a minute to get in range and begin the rescue. We wish we could catch each and every can every time.
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Andy Deckard 39 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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An early morning rescue brought 35 people to Matriculation Center #1. The Elders there have commented on the growing community of former Elite slaves, those slaves that have been most brutally worked physically. They share a common experience that bonds them together after they are freed.
Jorel 10 former elite slaves, 25 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I had no time to report yesterday, so I am catching up a bit. As of the end of my last patrol shift, 135 people have been rescued from 4 death cans. The Elders of Center #1 have been happy to welcome these new arrivals and to help them adjust to life out of chains.
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Lordgeneral Raven 10 lives Armanost 50 lives Zyany 44 lives Parl Ortea 31 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I had emergency planetside duties and was unable to report these two rescues from a few days ago. May these 43 lives find new purpose, health, happiness, and peace in their new lives as free people.
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Xenalya 10 former Elite, 10 former slaves Sal Pheebu 23 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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One rescue today. That last couple days have been quiet on patrol. We also handed administration duties of Center #2 over to Ta Pang today as well. This was the Center that Edaine was in charge of while he was still in the corp. Thanks Ta Pang for taking over this duty. Speaking of Edaine, he has asked us to help him look for a Matari pilot who might be willing to help establish another center in Amarr space on behalf of other abolitionist interests. We are happy to do so. Manwe has a lot of Vherokior connections. Maybe something will turn up.
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Ston Momaki
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It still deeply grieves me, even after I have seen it again and again, when a Matari tribesman sells his own brothers and sisters and even dumps them in space to die. It is just so wrong. 10 were rescued early today.
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Bear Jorgensson 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.03.03 16:51:00 -
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Precious lives rescued and the work goes on.
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Hiromatsu Sama 44 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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17 lives rescued. Each life a valuable part of this universe.
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Jupiter Five 17lives
P.S. Gaufres, your posting here on this thread is an enormous encouragement to all of us at DSTON. Every rescue means that another death can did not disintegrate with innocent lives aboard. Thanks. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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10 lives rescued from a death can today.
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Mayor Mahyisti 10 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I have three rescues to report, one from yesterday and two from today's patrol. I just noticed that the numbers went in order. The first rescue was from a blue can labelled "slaves." I wish to acknowledge that at least that pilot had some small notion of the value of the lives aboard.
Wall of Shame::
Sulior 9 lives ( blue can) Abishai 10 lives John Hister 11 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
180
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Posted - 2012.03.11 21:37:00 -
[94] - Quote
12 lives rescued. 12 lives with renewed hope. 12 lives not destined to spend their last moments in a death can.
Wall of Shame:
Chingachgook Argus 12 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
180
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Posted - 2012.03.14 17:15:00 -
[95] - Quote
It has been very quiet on patrol lately, but this morning there were two rescues and lot of fighting going on. 62 people are safe back at Center #1. The Disciples of Ston are working on a new project that could involve a commitment by a few pilots in Matari space. I'll not say anything more here, as it is Manwe who will be putting the plan together and announcing it. I mention it so you all can keep an eye out for it soon.
Wall of Shame:
YgolovnicK 34 lives
Wall of lesser shame:
Lien Mailliw 28 (blue and labelled) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
180
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Posted - 2012.03.17 13:45:00 -
[96] - Quote
Morning patrol was quiet but I was contacted by an Amarrian pilot a few systems away who wanted to free two slaves and noted that he was near one of our Centers in Fahruni. I went over and the transfer was made. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
180
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Posted - 2012.03.20 12:39:00 -
[97] - Quote
Rescue Patrols Continue but with greater caution. And, with the help of selfless pilots Like Gaufres, people are being saved from a horrible death in space. These 10 former Elite Slaves will be taken to a different location. Yesterday, Manwe Todako with the assistance of Edaine Numenor form NUVOS evacuated Madirmilire of all of our residents they are now in a very high security facility.
Wall of Shame
Hawkee Elroy 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
180
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Posted - 2012.03.23 12:59:00 -
[98] - Quote
Managed a patrol this morning and was able to rescue 35 former slaves from death. They are now awaiting covert transport when it can be arranged. For now they are at two separate temporary locations.
Wall of Shame:
Evil Dentist 24 lives, 11 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
180
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Posted - 2012.03.23 23:35:00 -
[99] - Quote
One rescue, 2 lives
Wall of Shame:
Gragous 2 lives rescued The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
181
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Posted - 2012.03.24 18:21:00 -
[100] - Quote
Quite an interesting rescue this was. I came across a death can with 82 aboard. That would require four trips. SSP was in system at the time, but in spite of being destroyed and podded before returning for the last two pick ups, all 82 were rescued and are safe.
Wall of Shame:
Bormail 82 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
182
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Posted - 2012.03.25 21:54:00 -
[101] - Quote
Patrol found one death can this afternoon. Twenty lives were rescued.
Wall of Shame:
Resh Avalhar 20 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
182
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Posted - 2012.03.27 18:09:00 -
[102] - Quote
Rescue made at 18:04 hours today. All was quiet on patrol.
Wall of Shame: Tazzybell 24 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
182
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Posted - 2012.03.28 02:43:00 -
[103] - Quote
Patrol duty uncovered a death can with 10 souls aboard. I am glad to say that they are safe and sound at temporary facilities awaiting transport to other facilities at a later time.
I guess it was only a matter of time before "God Hiimself" landed on the Wall of Shame.
Wall of Shame
God Hiimself 10 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
182
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Posted - 2012.03.28 17:49:00 -
[104] - Quote
Mid-day patrol found one death can with and interesting combination. We run in to this from time to time. Slave traders hire a capsuleer to transport them illegally across empire boundaries to sell slaves in State territory. If the fare is paid up front, the capsuleer pilot has no reason to risk crossing the border. In an attempt to eliminate all witnesses, all the passengers including the slave traders are jettisoned into space to die.
Wall of Shame:
Phoenix Immasis 4 Slavers, 9 Slaver Hounds, 13 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
182
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Posted - 2012.03.28 21:06:00 -
[105] - Quote
I will be pulling extra shifts while Manwe is off on transportation duty. Just at the end of first shift, I discovered this death can with 26 people on board. All are safe.
Wall of Shame
star officer 4 slavers, 22 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
182
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Posted - 2012.03.29 16:18:00 -
[106] - Quote
Eight lives were rescued from a death can while on this morning's patrol.
Wall of Shame:
Mos Qi 8 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
182
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Posted - 2012.03.30 01:35:00 -
[107] - Quote
56 rescued during late day patrol.
Wall of Shame
Xioxidus Theoridian 56 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
182
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Posted - 2012.03.30 12:59:00 -
[108] - Quote
37 rescued from a death can early on today's patrol.
Wall of Shame:
Juri Pipowicz 37 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
182
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Posted - 2012.03.31 00:22:00 -
[109] - Quote
Late day patrol finds death can with 171 on board.
Wall of Shame:
Boss Andy 171 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
183
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Posted - 2012.03.31 15:40:00 -
[110] - Quote
It is always disturbing to see how the Amarrian slave masters have treated those they refer to as Elite slaves. These unfortunate ones have been physically brutalized and worked nearly to death. When no longer of any use to their slave holders, they are illegally shipped off to Caldari space to be sold as second hand chattel. Of all those we take in and care for, these are the most eager to find ways to help their brethren still in slavery to find freedom. They are also the most impatient to make their way out of Amarr space and into the republic, where they may join their free brethren there.
These 10 were rescued mid way through this patrol.
Wall of Shame
Sengota 10 Former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
183
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Posted - 2012.03.31 16:24:00 -
[111] - Quote
These 32 were rescued as the second death can was discovered on this patrol.
Wall of Shame:
Sektor one 32 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Perkone Caldari State
183
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Posted - 2012.04.02 19:39:00 -
[112] - Quote
Every life rescued is a life of significance worthy of recognition. Every pilot who dumps living human beings into space to die simply because they are an economic inconvenience is worthy to be maligned. 46 lives are here acknowledged as sacred, important and worthy of continuation as much as any capsuleer.
Wall of Shame
ZenoMaxoPado 46 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
183
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Posted - 2012.04.07 19:36:00 -
[113] - Quote
I am back to relieve Manwe from patrol for a while. Early on this morning, there were two death cans discovered. 35 human lives were saved and 8 hounds rescued. As for consolidating the wall of shame, that would involve going back and compiling many pages of entries. Ugh, time consuming. If someone wants to do that, please feel free.
All questions about DSTON policy regarding the disposition of all rescued people now goes through the new CEO. Contact him personally as he doesn't read the IGS.
Wall of Shame:
Oxblood Foulgrim 32 lives Elisia Amatin 8 hounds, 3 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
184
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Posted - 2012.04.09 12:19:00 -
[114] - Quote
When arriving from station on patrol, a death can was immediately discovered. 59 people were on board. They were low on oxygen and were cold. They were beginning to become sick from radiation exposure. They thought death was near. Medical staff is treating them now and they will pull through.
Does anyone know if it is possible to fit an ordinary ship with a transneural burning scanner configured for a non-pod cockpit? The isolation of the pod is becoming unbearable to me. I wish to stand on a ship bridge with my crew. Perhaps it is just time to think about being a simple mortal.
Wall of Shame:
jaqwith 59 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
184
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Posted - 2012.04.12 01:54:00 -
[115] - Quote
The loss of conscience. The loss of human identity. Let not being a capsuleer do this to you as it has to the Brutor tribesman on the wall of shame below. Thankfully, those he abandoned to death are now safe.
Wall of Shame
Akbal Balum 27 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
184
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Posted - 2012.04.12 14:19:00 -
[116] - Quote
My rescue crew was busy this morning with two rescues at the same general location. Quite often, we are targetted while on patrol. Seldom are we attacked, because we carry nothing of value that would justify the risk of Concord intervention. But, it is always a bit unnerving to hear the targeting warning sound in the middle of a rescue. 196 lives were rescued this morning. Each life, though only one of several billion slaves in this cluster, is important to DSTON. This is the heart of our work.
Wall of Shame:
colonel gashmeister 155 lives Jaboth 41 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
184
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Posted - 2012.04.13 12:59:00 -
[117] - Quote
I have been requested to transport slavers from temporary facilities to our Detention Center in Korama. The route takes me through a patrol area. Three rescues in two attempts to make the journey, have brought me back to the temp facility. Today, I should make it to Korama. I believe our new CEO will be making an interesting announcement today regarding some of the inmates of our Detention Center.
Wall of Shame:
Murphy Grey 77 lives atusi 18 lives Perry Rhodan001 5 slavers, 5 hounds, 38 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
187
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Posted - 2012.04.14 22:39:00 -
[118] - Quote
One rescue thus far today resulted in 20 lives saved. This post honors the value of those lives.
Wall of Shame:
Sefner 20 lives (blue can) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.04.20 21:54:00 -
[119] - Quote
A very quiet week on patrol. It is hard to know if that is because the slave trade across borders is slow or if we are just missing the active areas. These 89 people are now safe and begin new lives in as much freedom as is possible within the unjust laws of our Cluster. One day, we hope that the laws will change and Capsuleers will allowed to free those once designated "slaves."
Wall of Shame:
Jadzia'Dax 17 lives Felix Felicise 72 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.04.23 14:30:00 -
[120] - Quote
60 people are alive, alive instead of dead in the cold of space. This is cause for gladness for them, but also for me. This work continues to be done non-violently. I often see a young pilot who drops cans in the area of our patrols. She usually drops scrap metal or some other small item, hoping, waiting, longing for an opportunity to act violently without legal consequences. A thirst for violence, this I will never understand.
Wall of Shame
Frobbine 60 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.04.26 10:00:00 -
[121] - Quote
Each and every human life we rescue is valuable. These 7 may live out their own value now. Shame upon those who devalue the lives of others, casting them aside.
Wall of Shame:
Altair Abstergo 7 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.04.27 18:31:00 -
[122] - Quote
In this death can I found 8 people in two groups, one of three and one of five. My crew ascertained that they were from two different holders. They were frightened and cold. Once aboard, the crew gave them a medical screening, warm blankets and something warm to drink. Tonight, they will sleep in clean beds. They will meet others who also were rescued. They will eat at a table in the company of friendly faces. Perhaps for the first time in their lives, they will experience being valued as a human person, not a thing, not a commodity.
Wall of Shame:
michael Rinah 8 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.04.30 10:01:00 -
[123] - Quote
50 Militants were rescued while on early morning patrol. As with many groups of militants, getting information about them isn't immediately easy. Militants are not illegal to transport across political boundaries, so it is somewhat a mystery as to why they were found at such a border crossing. perhaps the pilot will tell the tale. For now, they are in our custody and are safe.
Jaraih 50 Militants The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.04.30 20:20:00 -
[124] - Quote
Just when I think that I can do this job without losing my mind, I come across a rescue that just baffles me. It isn't that this resuce was any different, it is just that sometimes an anger rises in my spirit when I see how casual some capsuleers have become about discarding life as if it is garbage. 150 lives were saved and will be valued from this point on. They will never be sold again as slaves and they will not be dumped into space.
Wall of Shame
Jimwinz 53 lives Coban 97 lives
A followup on the militants rescued yesterday: The pilot didn't need them anymore so he just dumped them into space. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.01 12:58:00 -
[125] - Quote
61 former slave were rescued just a little while ago at the beginning of my patrol shift. Again, I don't say it often enough that my crew is brave, compassionate and skilled. Today, while we approached the death can, we we targeted by a Tornado. A squeeze of the trigger and we would have been destroyed. The risk my crew takes is far greater than any I take. They are the true heroes of these rescues. The words, "rescue crew" have become a designation of great honor at our Matriculation Centers among our residents.
Wall of Shame:
Midnight2k 61 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.02 13:44:00 -
[126] - Quote
Two rescues this morning. It is always a particularly painful realization to see a tribesman turning on his own people. Today is also transportation day. The second rescue occurred while bringing detainees and hounds to our Center in Korama.
Wall of Shame:
Kergon Trent 4 slavers 5 hounds 38 former slaves Adam Eto 52 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.03 14:16:00 -
[127] - Quote
This rescue was conducted a very short while ago. I was flying an Ibis due to the War Dec, so the 29 had to be rescued in 2 groups of 24 and 5. During the rescue both Mensha Crow and Kal Gauss both entered their pods. However, they were not in the system where I was patrolling so there was no incident.
Wall of Shame
Marra Moto (29 lives) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.07 23:51:00 -
[128] - Quote
You are worth my time, expense and risk. My crew finds great satisfaction in saving your life, because you are a human, like them, and a person of value. This is why single person rescues stand out.
Wall of Shame:
Christian Lesage 1 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.08 20:24:00 -
[129] - Quote
A rescue earlier today saved 49 lives.
Wall of Shame
Leo Choi 49 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.10 17:42:00 -
[130] - Quote
Two rescues to report, 23 lives saved. The slavers tried to argue the pilot out of dumping their "expensive" cargo out at the border, so he dumped them too. All are happy to be alive.
Wall of Shame:
pavelmanjur 2 slavers, 9 former slaves Debo Jackson 12 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.11 13:00:00 -
[131] - Quote
114/5/11 at 12:53 a rescue was conducted that involved two death cans. A total of 19 were saved. I am trying to improve my record keeping somewhat, so these reports will contain date and time of rescue whenever possible. DSTON welcomes these 19 into our Matriculation program.
Wall of Shame:
Aleksey Andreev 9 lives addelee 10 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.12 18:19:00 -
[132] - Quote
114/5/12 18:12 35 souls rescued from a deathcan. I will be operating double shifts for a day or so. Elders Verin, Gladius, and Feanor from the Dresi Centers contacted me and requested Freighter assistance to transport a large number of liberated slaves from Khanid space tot he Dresi Centers. I forwarded the message to Manwe as he is the one with the ship and skills to fly it. The news is that NUVOS liberated another 680,000 former slaves from Khanid space. The Dresi Centers are preparing for their arrival. I will be checking on planetary water and food production later today to make sure that we are ready for the new arrivals.
Wall of Shame:
UNHHJ888 35 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.18 09:54:00 -
[133] - Quote
114/05/17, 18:45, two rescues were conducted. I not mentioned earlier that I finally got around to checking on planetary water production. It is quite ample and is exceeding our need at the moment. This is good as we can sell some of the excess to pay for the export tax that we have to pay to get the water off the planet.
Wall of Shame:
Kreion 40 former slaves, 10 former Elite slaves ccCJXxx 8 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.20 18:04:00 -
[134] - Quote
114/05/20
Fifty lives were rescued today at about 18:00 hours. Welcome to freedom. Welcome back to life.
Wall of Shame:
Bosco Audeles 50 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.21 00:11:00 -
[135] - Quote
I am beginning today a small change in the way I report some rescues. Pilots who abandon death cans thus encouraging other pilots to rescue those on board, wil not be listed by name under the wall of shame. Right or wrong, I wish to encourage even the least efforts that will lead to the saving of these lives abandoned in space. These rescues will be listed as this one below.
114/05/20, 20:40, 20 lives (blue can) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
188
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Posted - 2012.05.21 22:58:00 -
[136] - Quote
114/05/21 (no time recorded, but approximately 10:00:00)
37 live because of consistent patrols. A special thanks also to the pilot who contacted us regarding jet cans spotted in an active area. One out of three of those cans contained people. They live because of your vigilance.
Wall of Shame:
Nosfenter 37 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.05.24 12:10:00 -
[137] - Quote
114/05/24 11:55 At the time listed above a rescue of 5 people was conducted. Chairman Nalthkh has requested that I transport the newest Cadre of our rehabilitation program graduates to their assignments in Dresi. This should be a routine assignment and I expect no issues.
Wall of Shame:
Super Aishai 5 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.05.27 02:04:00 -
[138] - Quote
114.05.26, 01:15
DSTON continues rescue patrols. Sometimes we have a lot of activity and many rescues. Other times it is slow. Each rescue is important. For each group rescued, it is a matter of life and death. Getting them to care, medical attention and safety as quickly as we can is our priority.
Wall of Shame:
Chloe Ordimus 5 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.05.28 10:04:00 -
[139] - Quote
Rescue shifts are often chaacterized by long periods of inactivity punctuated by terrible urgency in a rescue or two. Such was the case for this shift. Four rescues were conducted during my shift. The time frames are listed in the data given below. There seem to be periods of time where criminal slavers trafficking people across Empire borders are found in more significant numbers. There doesn't seem to be any connection between these pilots other than they all were hired to do illegal transport jobs and then changed their minds at the border. The easy thing to do there is to dump slaves and slavers together. We rescue both. Former slaves enter our Matriculaton Centers, Slavers enter our Detention Centers and rehabilitation program if they choose.
114/05/27, 21:49 Takani Mishka 4 slavers 14 former slaves Tiarana Cain 3 slavers, 19 former slaves 22:07 Refestus 9 slavers, 55 former slaves
114/05/28 9:48 43 lives (blue can, name withheld)
amunition inventory of 3333.1 m3
The last entry acknowledges my delight to confiscate a significant cache of ammunition. DSTON will store it indefinitely and keep it from being used in violence. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.05.30 22:47:00 -
[140] - Quote
Both sexes, all races; no one seems to be immune to this disregarding of life that we wee in our rescue work. These were unconscious when found and near death. I am sorry that I did not get the time stamp on this rescue. Their survival was the focus at the time and we rushed back to the center as quickly as possible. Imagine losing consciousness, thinking that you were dying for sure, then waking up and realizing that you had another chance at life. Hmm, a little like being a capsuleer I suppose.
Wall of Shame:
Celestia Prime 9 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.05.31 10:00:00 -
[141] - Quote
114/05/31 9:51 This is the last rescue before my current shift ends. The 9 rescued yesterday all survived, though 3 are still hospitalized. These 12 were in better condition. I find that many of these capsuleer pilots exist simply for the pleasure of their violence. What happens in the heart of a man to make him only a machine for killing?
I also confiscated a small number of hybrid weapons and ammo yesterday during my patrol shift.
Wall of Shame:
Jamie Banks 12 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.06.02 13:39:00 -
[142] - Quote
I have three days of reporting to catch up on. Below are the logged times of each rescue followed by the relevant information for each. The second rescue involved six vitoxin infected slaves. the vitic was jettisoned in a separate can by the same pilot. An afterthought perhaps seeing as Vitoc is legal to transport in both the Empire and the State. We are glad for the vitoc to treat these slaves. The supply is ample for some time.
Wall of Shame:
114/05/31 9:51 Jamie Banks 12 lives
114/06/01 23:56 Nekobaba Carat 6 lives and 40 vitoc
114/06/02, 9:50 Kira Starseeker 6 lives Man Ner 7 slavers, 12 hounds, 62 former slaves (my apologies on no link. I must has mis-recorded the name) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.06.06 09:51:00 -
[143] - Quote
114.06.04 12:45 Only one rescue in several patrols. 41 lives given another chance.
Wall of Shame:
Deimos Epimetheus 41 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.06.07 12:19:00 -
[144] - Quote
DSTON continues the work of rescuing. 24 former slaves were found in a death can on this patrol. All are well.
Wall of Shame:
114.06.06, 00:52 Bo Meano 24 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.06.09 23:56:00 -
[145] - Quote
A late afternoon patrol; actually a patrol that I did on a hunch and not part of my duty schedule, saved these lives. Slaves and slaver alike were surprised to be alive at the end of this day. People who find themselves in a death can expect to die. Death is an equalizer, at least for non-capsuleers. I will be joining our Matriculants for food and drink just as soon as I post this.
Wall of Shame:
Sertun 3 slavers, 4 hounds, 12 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.06.12 15:42:00 -
[146] - Quote
I went on my assigned patrol a short time ago and soon came across a death can with 50 souls aboard. I began heading toward the can, checked for the presence of the pilot in system. Alerted the crew to prepare for rescue. Then it happened as it always does; the strange emotional pain. I have tried to figure out exactly what it is I feel at these times. Once the rescued people are on board, I feel relief for them. Once they are back at the center and I know they are well, I feel happiness. But there is that other feeling that lingers. It is best discribed as a persistent sadness. Today, it dawned on me. That feeling begins when I record the offending pilot information.
Diminished Humanity! That's it! That is the feeling I feel. Every time a pilot discards humans into space to die, he or she becomes less human themselves. They empty themselves of more and more of what I value as good. Capsuleers often self-attribute in lofty ways. "We are trans-human, etc." I personally do not believe any such tripe. However, I do believe that capsuleers who dump people into space are becoming in-human. That is a reason for sadness.
Wall of Shame:
Nixx Halcyon 16 lives Lord Kressnik 50 lives 15:35, 114/06/12
My apologies for not getting the date and time note on the first rescue. It is a new habit, and I forget sometimes. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.06.13 20:45:00 -
[147] - Quote
114/06/13, 20:25 Who is free? It is a question I often ponder in this work and one that has been endlessly debated here and other places. However, in spite of all the debate, opinions continue across the spectrum. For many of the slaves we rescue, the experience of liberty is not the first experience of freedom. These are free spirits, many of them, even though they be under the yoke of slavery. Their new-found liberty being the realization of minds and wills already inwardly free.
Perhaps some of the least free individuals I have met are capsuleer pilots whose obsession with control and defensiveness over it shows their internal bondage. I have seen the paradox time and again. The powerless possess the power of freedom. The powerful lack the power of freedom and languish in bondage.
We have seen slavers take their first real breaths of freedom when rescued and no longer "able" to trade slaves. Yes, some though not all literally sigh in relief. Others find it as a matter of time. It is also a delight to rescue many already free spirits and see them continue on in life possessing the many other blessings of liberty.
Wall of Shame:
Noyd Noi 40 Militants, 5 slavers, 5 hounds, 22 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
189
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Posted - 2012.06.14 13:09:00 -
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114/06/14, 12:55 Flying back to the center with 50 passengers, a little dazed for the experience and trying to adjust to what the crew is telling them about what just happened and about what will happened in the days to come...
The weak intellect seeks to enslave others; to limit their self-expression and growth lest it expand beyond his own. The spiritually weak seek to enslave others; to control their spiritual development and growth lest it grow into forms that challenge the status-quo of the enslaver. The culturally frozen seek to enslave others; to decimate the different lest their own culture seem small compared to the cultures of others. But, the indomitable human spirit is not easily enslaved and at the end of the day something remains that can come alive again and reform what the enslaver sought to destroy.
Wall of Shame
Araangar 50 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.15 15:06:00 -
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114/06/15, 15:00+ I am currently on my way back to patrol areas from Korama. I have just completed the transport of 10 slavers from Dresi and 20 from Ealur. Also transported were 31 slavers and 14 hounds from recent rescues. Our Rehab program has been indefinitely suspended by order of Dr. Nalthkh and the Elders. It is a disappointing day. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.16 13:19:00 -
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Yesterday and today: 169 people rescued who had been left for dead. One of those rescued yesterday was injured though not seriously. I sat at his hospital bedside last evening at the supper hour. He was being served tomato soup and sandwich along with a plate of raw vegetables and a small dish of applesauce. He cherished each bite as if it were the finest meal in the finest restaurant. He is out of the hospital already this morning.
Wall of Shame:
114/06/15, 20:58, Fatt Weazle 10 Former Elite Slaves 114/06/16, 13:02 Congorde 23 lives SayaHo 136 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.17 01:39:00 -
[151] - Quote
The patrol zone is quiet so it is a good time to report these rescues.
Wall of Shame:
114/06/16, 15:41 Zero Liger 22 Lives Moros Estidal 44 lives 114/06/16, 22:16 Papa S'House 25 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.18 18:22:00 -
[152] - Quote
Even though there is vehement disagreement over the values and causes for which people fight and even though I am a functional pacifist, I respect (sometimes) those who with honor take up arms and fight, even kill to defend values they believe to be moral and good. I have met many such pilots who would kill each other in such causes. While I find occasion to respect such individuals, I find no occasion to respect those who in greed and cowardice, dump helpless people to die in space. What noble value could possibly be pretended to justify such a deed. None, I grant you. It is for this reason, we assign such individuals to the "Wall of Shame."
Wall of Shame
114/06/17, 09:52 edeity 1 former Elite slave, 2 former slaves Nirrti Drey'Auc 4 lives 114/06/18, 14:21 munizou mukya 110 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.19 13:35:00 -
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I'm back at the temp center waiting for the agro timer to count down, so it is a good time to file my report for the last shift. I am grieved as are many to read of the massive murder of an Obelisk full of slaves in transit. We will keep our focus on those who are yet alive and can be helped. I am also reminded of the gratuitous violence prevalent in this cluster; violence for sport regardless of the cost of life. I am happy to report that I have had occasion recently to confiscate a bit of weaponry and ammunition. It shall be stored unto the end of my time.
Wall of Shame:
114/06/18, 20:40 Always0nF1R3 57 lives 114/06/19, 13:24 xBOBAHx RUS 5 slavers, 10 Hounds, 44 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.20 13:14:00 -
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People from all ethnic, racial, national, tribal, etc. backgrounds can make an individual difference by acting on behalf others to save their lives, free them from slavery, prevent death, treat disease, etc. Much time is spent attempting to argue ourselves and our chosen political identity out of responsibility. We cannot wait for a government to take action when we as individuals already have the power to act.
These two rescues saved 69 people from death.
Wall of Shame
114/06/19, 18:04 Arden Trestada 6 lives 114/06/20, 13:04 Paxilexifixi Isu 63 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.24 01:08:00 -
[155] - Quote
For three days, there has been very little rescue activity even though patrols have been regular. Now on my way back to the temp center, 17 people ride with me alive and free. Moments ago they expected to die. Expectations have changed.
Wall of Shame:
114/06/23 Yvanda Tinkerbell 17 lives
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.24 20:49:00 -
[156] - Quote
What one can do: Take action to prevent one life from being abused, enslaved, killed hurt, etc. What one can do: Refuse to throw up your arms because the task is too great. Instead do what you can to help even one person, free one person, care for one person. One of today's rescues was a one person rescue. There are few sight more joyful than the sight of one person, very alone, who discovers that they will not die alone, at least, not today.
Wall of Shame:
114/06/24 18:18 Yamadorra 13 lives 114/06/24 20:35 John Basbasz 1 life The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.27 00:09:00 -
[157] - Quote
This report concerns the close of yesterday's patrol shift. Two death cans were discovered in close proximity. 56 lives were rescued and brought to safety. Two pilots are guilty.
Wall of Shame:
114/06/24, 02:18 Croyelle 46 lives unquale 10 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.27 18:48:00 -
[158] - Quote
I am on my way back to the temp center from a rescue of 26 people who were in a death can labelled "free slaves." There is a lot of traffic in this area, yet no one had picked up these people even though the invitation was there and the can blued to make it risk free. Why? It is because there are no stations in this system and the the traffic is mostly flowing into State space. Everyone who saw that can knew that there were people inside and that in less than two hours, they would die horribly. Yet no one can take the time to stop, rescue them and take them back only one system to shelter and care.
DSTON can't rescue every person in every death can. It is logistically impossible. This is the bitterness of our work. I take consolation though in the thankful faces of these 26 people.
As per my policy, I no longer list the names of those pilots who choose to blue their death cans. I still label it a wall of shame though for there is no excuse.
Wall of Shame
114/06/27 18:38 Name Withheld 26 lives (blue can, labelled free slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.28 01:06:00 -
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What can a person do in light of the kind of wholesale cruelty displayed by such a morally emasculated person as would kill 160,800 people for mere pleasure? One follows the course of mercy, honor, and duty. For DSTON that means helping the people we can help. These 62 people we were able to help today.
Wall of Shame
114/06/27, 20:28 Bob DaBuilda 62 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.30 18:01:00 -
[160] - Quote
Let me describe to you the last few moments. My most busy patrol area is but one jump from our temp center where we have trauma physicians on 24 hour call. My crew also has a trauma unit and superb on-ship facilities. I just came across a death can a few minutes a go. When scanned, there registered 38 individual lives on board. When transported, we found them all in severe trauma. Their time was close to up. The trauma team began their work and I raced back to the temp center, contacting the medical staff there. Oxygen deprivation, cold and radiation create a deadly combination and a great deal of suffering. 36 of the 38 survived. 2 perished. Those two? A pregnant woman who began to enter labor under the trauma of the death can. Both she and her nearly born infant daughter perished. They died just as we transported the group aboard. Her body was still warm when the med team got to her but it was too late for both her and her little one.
We do not know if the others will survive. The whole group was under extreme trauma. The next few days will tell.
This is why we have a wall of shame.
Wall of Shame:
114/06/30 17:42 Angry Rasta 38 lives, 2 murdered, 36 survived The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.06.30 23:16:00 -
[161] - Quote
Word reached me just as I was approaching a death can shortly after 23:00 hours; word that another three of those rescued earlier today slipped away into death. Brains destroyed my oxygen deprivation and radiation sickness. Others are in critical condition. It made me wonder how I would find this group. We have been very lucky up to this point. We have performed countless rescued and lost few. I have been surprised not to see more of what happened today. These 50 were fine. The Death Can wasn't that old. They are disembarking now and Center Representatives are bringing them to join a few hundred others for the evening meal.
33 remain from the earlier rescue. Morning will tell the tale of their survival or their passing.
Wall of Shame:
114/06/30 23:06 Keyonia 50 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.03 12:50:00 -
[162] - Quote
Today's patrol rescued 30 lives from a death can. There have been no more deaths from the group of 36 rescued a few days ago and the remaining 33 are responding well to treatment.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/03 AlesandroBest 30 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.04 13:16:00 -
[163] - Quote
Here is my report for the rest of the day yesterday. The 33 from the other day remain in hospital. We are seeing some improvement. These 27 were all in good health. The slavers will soon be on their way to Korama, while the former slaves will soon be joining others in one of our large centers in Dresi. It still confounds me how a personal can be so bankrupt of soul so as to dump people into space knowing the kind of death that awaits them. The capsuleer is capable of such good achievement for the betterment of mankind and some have chosen that path. Others, like those on the wall of shame, have chosen to squander their gifts on cruelty and greed.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/03 19:19 Slackdium 10 lives 114/07/03 01:34 Johany Taredi 3 slavers, 14 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.04 17:42:00 -
[164] - Quote
More people discarded to die. 29 people now live. 29 people valued simply because they are our human brothers and sisters.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/03 13:20 Nighttail 23 people Sstalinn 1 person 114/07/04, 16:28 Kaslov 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.06 13:21:00 -
[165] - Quote
85 people would have died because of the choices of two pilots. These pilots are responsible for the worst kind of behavior; dumping people into space and leaving them to die. To choose to do such a thing is selfish and wicked. Thankfully, these lives are now safe and sound and each will have the opportunity to live out a productive life.
Below is the Wall of Shame. Today, I have added the words "personal culpability." It has been my policy to distinguish a degree of bad behavior by assigning shame to all pilots who dump people into space but not giving the names of those who "blue the can" making rescue safer and easier. The decision to dump people in space is always bad, but the decision to blue the can is a good one. Better would be never to dump them in the first place, turn around, find a station and drop them off safely.
Wall of Shame and Personal Culpability
114/07/06, 13:04 Slips Butler 50 people 13:09 Name Withheld 35 people (blue) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.08 13:01:00 -
[166] - Quote
Yesterday's patrols, though several in number, found no one in need of rescue. After a rest, I went back on patrol and immediately found 3 death cans. I am guessing they were from a convoy of merchants headed for Jita. 125 people were rescued in just a few minutes due to the practiced expertise of my crew. We are cruising back to the center where the staff there will receive these people and tend to their needs. We are careful to keep the slavers in separate areas on the ship for their own protection and to see that they are unharmed after our arrival. The temp center is reaching capacity so today or maybe tomorrow, it will be time to transport the residents to other locations.
Perhaps some among those we rescue will become instruments to bring a new era to our cluster; an era where there is no slavery and where we live in peace.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/08 12:44 Elina Breau 80 people, Viuga Tortugovna 43 people, The Biftek 28 former slaves, 8 hounds, 2 slavers. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.08 19:24:00 -
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Another rescue performed this afternoon: 50 people found aboard a death can. They are not safe back at the Center. I am having them meet the center staff, have meal and get a change of clothes and them we will set off for the lager centers in Dresi along with all those recently rescued. I can transport only 990 at a time so two trips will need to be made for the total 1198 rescued since the last transfer. I will also be bringing Slaver detainees to Korama and Hounds in to our Pator Tech Voc Center in Abrat. After these transportation duties are clear, I will return to rescue patrol duty.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/08, 18:45 VDOSIS 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.09 01:21:00 -
[168] - Quote
It has been a very active patrol shift and I am disturbed by the number of pilots dumping people into space. Five death cans have been discovered since my last report. The freed slave didn't need to be dumped for any reason. I am grateful to have rescued these before they died.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/09, 19:53 Capt Tetens 62 people 114/07/08 22:57 Strictler1990 12 former slaves, 5 slavers 114/07/08, 23:25 Mardante Soliest 35 former slaves 10 freed slaves 114/07/09 00:39 mao'ri rin 3 people 114/07/09 1:12 Daniel Brecht 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.09 12:12:00 -
[169] - Quote
We honor these live and affirm their value. We also affirm our own humanity with each life we save.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/09, 12:01 Er'Damiano 32 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.10 18:49:00 -
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I seldom witness the actual jettison of a death can. Today was one of those rare exceptions when I saw it happen. In fact, I was preparing to leave the patrol area to move on to a different place when the pilot listed below jettisoned the can and immediately jumped out of the system. It doesn't always happen that way. Sometimes, the pilot will stay around a while. I don't pretend to fully understand all the motivations for this kind of conscience numbing act but I can speculate. Did she jump fast before she changed her mind? Did she jump quickly so she could put out of her mind the lives that would be gasping for breath at the end? Do those who hang around hope to catch someone rescuing the people in hopes of having a legal right to attack the rescuers? I don't really know. I do know that we are very glad when we can be at the rescue immediately, even before people realise full what has happened, before they start to despair and think about their own impending death. Such was the case today. Only moments passed before these were transported on board.
Also: A big thank you to Captain Eastwood. The Disciples of Ston are grateful.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/10, 18:33 Croyelle 3 slavers, 6 hounds, 40 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.11 17:45:00 -
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48 people thrown out of two ships and left to die. That was the scene in the patrol zone. 3 death cans were used to commit this crime. These 48 are now safe and sound though shaken.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/11, 17:08 rubileger 3 slavers, 19 former slaves Eystor, 10 former Elite slaves, 16 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.12 12:10:00 -
[172] - Quote
This monring I took my morning tea with a group of rescued people including these 23 from yesterday. We talked about the insanity of slavery and how it leads to an overarching disregard of life. "Can I go with you? I want to help on your rescue ship." One of yesterday's rescued men spoke this to me. I told him that the short answer was yes but that it was one of many possibilities for him now that he isn't a slave. From ship crew to lawyer; these are all possibilities now.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/11, 22:05 Pet'richor 23 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.12 23:50:00 -
[173] - Quote
Coming upon a number of jet cans in a patrol area is always unnerving. One anticipates that lives are at stake, but one also suspect a trap or an excuse for pilots to destroy and rescue attempts. To add to the fray, several pilots targeted our ship during the rescue operation. Many things have to be checked quickly to keep the people safe during a rescue. Are their corp mates watching and ready to attack? Have the pilots jumped out and back in during the rescue? In the end, three of the four jet cans were death cans and three separate pilots in separate corps were responsible. All 45 people were safely transported back to the center. I write this summary while the aggression timer ticks down, then its back to patrol.
One additional note that I have mentioned a time or two before. Pilots come in all shapes and sizes. Some have faces that look kind and others have faces that are the stuff of nightmares. However, that matters not at all. The group below sort of spans the spectrum of looks, but they are all equally full of the ugliness of treachery as far as I am concerned.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/12 23:30 Keeley Ellis 16 people tac'c 19 people Deathrazer 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.13 13:13:00 -
[174] - Quote
I apologize to the 45 recently rescued people that I was unable to find the name of the pilot in Concord records. On rare occasions this happens. It is probably due to my own error, or it may be that the pilot's clones were bio-massed. Regardless, these 45 are now on the side of life instead of death.
114/07/13 11:36 (name incorrectly recorded) 45 lives The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.15 01:05:00 -
[175] - Quote
"Hello, we are the Disciples of Ston and we are here to help you. You were ejected from your ship and left in a jet can, but you are now aboard our rescue ship and on the way to a place safety. We will not harm you. We will not return you to slavery. Medical care, food, shelter and clothing await you. Please try to be calm. No harm will come to you." My crews have said these words and similar words countless times in countless rescues. Yet, each time, we cannot help but notice that those we rescue seem to be waiting for the other shoe to fall. It isn't until they arrive, are greeted by the Elders and see others who have been rescued, does it dawn upon them that it is true. These 180 had that same look in their eyes. Some, fathers, mothers, husbands, wives and children clinging to each other, waiting their fate. It is hard to think positive and believe good, when your life has been that of a slave. It is hard to believe that you won't be separated from loved ones, when at the whim of a master, families are sold apart. That is why even our medical teams will not separate families, even in times of trauma. We have found that it is neither good for the patient nor the loved one.
We continue our work.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/13 00:51 Solaris Reach 150 people Qato Vallon 30 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.15 17:41:00 -
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A little boy, maybe 5 maybe 6 years old tugged on my pant leg. "Mr. Ston sir, why to people want to us to be slaves?" How do I address what I believe to be one of the great evils of all time in terms that a 5 year old can understand and without inflaming a life long hatred in his heart?
I dropped down on one knee so as to speak to him face to face and eye to eye. "Son, I don't know the full answer to your question, but sometimes people who have chains on their hearts put chains on others." He nodded and went back to his mother.
48 people have been rescued thus far on this patrol.
Wall of Shame
114/07/15 17:27 Jason OBADIAH 46 former slaves, 2 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.16 12:37:00 -
[177] - Quote
Rescued people weep quite often and it is not an uncommon sight to see people crying after a rescue. This time, however, something caught both my eye and ear. This Brutor woman was crying 'differently.' She wept as though she had lost something very personal and dear to her. I caught up with her shortly after exiting pod and meeting up with the rescued people after the second rescue listed below.
The woman appeared to be in her early sixties but was perhaps a bit younger as slavery has a way of aging people. She was leaning against a pylon in the egress area of the hangar and many looked at her as you could hear the soft sounds of her crying. I placed my hand on her shoulder and could feel her shaking. I said, "Can I help you, ma'am?" After she collected herself she replied, "The pilot who left us to die reminds me of my son." I asked her where her son is. She told me that he was sold by her master when he was 18 and that she hasn't seen him since. For her to see a young man who looked so much like her son and then to have that man do what he did...it broke her.
What does one do with this but grieve?
Wall of Shame:
114/07/15 23:46 Claire Syerik 8 people 114/07/16 12:17 Ice Qube 18 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.17 12:58:00 -
[178] - Quote
Telling the stories of those we rescue is not something I like to do. To tell is a re-experience of the emotion of originally hearing. I have come to the conclusion, though, that it is good to tell these stories, because it validates the people we rescue. Let at least some of their experiences be known.
From the rescues listed below, one man stands out. He is a middle-aged Sebiestor, maybe 38 years old but looking more like 50. Slave holders have a classification for slaves that are particularly strong and resilient. They call them Elite Slaves and they are used for hard physical labor. This man was one such slave.
I sat with his group in the cafeteria commons last night and asked him about his story. "Do you know why you were on your way into Caldari space?" He answered, "My master sold me in a local market to a broker there. The broker sold 30 of us to a slaver who had dealings with interested parties in Gallente and Caldari space. We were being delivered when he dumped us at the border."
I asked him about his life as an Elite Slave and he told me much that I won't share here. When I brought up the issue of how he was treated by his master, he said some very unforgettable things.
"My master took 'good care' of us Elite Slaves much like a good farmer 'takes care' of his equipment. The overseers were always instructed to 'properly maintain' us. Our master literally spoke of us in the exact same way he spoke of his machinery. When injured we were sent to the infirmary for 'repair.' He kept 'maintenance logs' on us to track our breakdowns and the expense of repairs versus our productivity. Eventually, every Elite Slave reaches the end of his 'service life' and is sold. That's what happened to me."
This man's story reminds me that one need not be cruel or sadistic to dehumanize another.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/16 22:57 Rinus Greenwood 30 Former Elite Slaves VARVAR Rin 18 former slaves, 3 Slavers 114/07/17 12:28 Strictler1990 30 former slaves, 4 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.17 23:59:00 -
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"All my customers outside the Empire are, I mean 'were,' capsuleers. All the slaves I have smuggled out of Amarr space have been sold to capsuleers. And I mean capsuleers of all races. I have sold slaves to Gallente, Caldari, Minmatar you name it. what capsuleers demand, capsuleers get. They were willing to pay, I was willing to bring them across the border."
These words were spoken today by one of the slavers who found himself together with 10 Elite Slaves and another slaver sitting in a death can waiting for the final moments of suffocation. Then we came along and rescued him. This is a story we have heard spoken before by slavers jettisoned along with their illegal slave cargoes bound for non-slave space. Something else he said also struck me. "You know, capsuleers don't need slaves, they just want them. Heh heh, if there's anything that can be wanted it will be wanted by a capsuleer." This is quite an indictment on my kind even if it does come from a slaver. Those among us capsuleers who aspire to something more than greed and selfishness, have long row to hoe.
This particular slaver will find a new home at our center in Korama, at least for the foreseeable future. The former slaves are welcomed by those rescued before them.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/17 17:23 Manyuna 33 people 114/07/17 20:39 (Name witheld) 59 people (blue can) Sedina Griff 10 Former Elite Slaves 3 slaver Murmel Hunter 52 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.18 23:15:00 -
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The sooner this rescue was performed , the better. The sooner this jet can was emptied and disintegrated, the better. These 19 were rescued from a death can labelled with a racial slur. This pilot did not possess the common sense of respect and restraint to avoid the use of such terms. I will not repeat what was written on this death can, because such things do not need to be seen or repeated.
This was one of the more ((actually distressing)) rescues I have had to perform, because of the prejudice and racism of what was ((actually)) written on this can. Tonight, this wall of shame is ((truly)) that.
Wall of ((real)) Shame:
114/07/18 23:01 (name witheld) 19 people.
((Dear pilots, lets keep real-world racism out of our game play, please!)) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.19 17:47:00 -
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Casualties of inconvenience; that is what these seven were and what thousands have been whom we have rescued. Since it is inconvenient to backtrack one system to find a safe place to leave their cargo of slaves, pilots just dump them into space. These seven human beings are just as valuable as the rest of us. So, how can they just be discarded as nothing? These are people; the son's and daughters of other human persons.
That someone should die simply because another wishes to avoid inconvenience...ponder that.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/19 15:00 Riven Blackmist 7 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2012.07.19 23:39:00 -
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Most of the people we rescue never see the face nor hear the voice of the pilot who abandons them to death. Crews, that's who they see. They see baseliners working for the capsuleer who decides they weren't worth saving. When we perform a rescue, I speak to the people as soon as we are safely underway after the rescue. They see a holo-projection of me and hear my voice translated when needed. When we arrive at the center, I take the time to exit pod, visit with and eat meals with those we rescue. "I am here to serve you. Is there anything I can get you? Do you need a doctor? Are you warm enough, cool enough? Are you hungry.? Would you like some more?" Sometimes I'll serve in the kitchen. It may take quite some time for these former slaves to understand the words I am am saying to them. It may take a long while for them to realize that they are valued as human persons, not property. Perhaps the best part is when a parent allows me to hold a young son or daughter on my lap. Sometimes little children will put their finger in their mouths , slobber a bit, then reach out and touch you. That is not gross or repulsive. No, its gold. Some of the older children have even learned to "rub Ston's bald head for good luck." Sometimes capsuleers forget they are human because they have so separated themselves that they believe their own lie. I see more of the divine in the child on my lap than I ever see looking in the mirror.
Wall of Shame:
114/07/19 23:12 miner forty-niner 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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By both my circadian and theirs, this rescue happened close to the time when rest is normally taken. Breakfast this morning was the first time I had to visit with these 9 former slaves. They were mine workers from Adahum IX. "That explains" I said "why the cold of the death can didn't seem to affect you like to does most." These were ice miners and used to brutally cold conditions. They had endured some of the most difficult slaves conditions in the Empire. As such, they were a valuable slave commodity and also desired outside the empire. Though they didn't know where exactly, they were bound for another ice mine outside of Empire territory. At the end of breakfast I asked, "Were your quarters a bit warm last night?" "A bit," they said, "but we're not complaining."
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114/07/20 1:45 William Grainger 9 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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25 people walked off the egress ramp of the ship and on to the loading dock of the hangar bay shortly after 01:40 hours earlier today. As they did so, they walked into new possibilities. They have choices to make. Education? Work? Family? How will they carry the mantle of liberty? The first thing they will discover is that life outside of slavery is not life without obligations. However, they now will be a part of forming those obligations and tasting the responsibility that comes with them. Service is a beautiful thing when it comes from heart that chooses to do so.
Now I have mystery. The first rescue listed below is a first. We often rescue slavers along with slaves. This is the first time that I remember rescuing a group of slavers without slaves. Here we have 5 slavers and 4 hounds on their way into Caldari space and they are dumped at the border. Neither slavers nor slaver hounds are forbidden passengers in any of the sovereign areas. I'm guessing they were dumped to make cargo space for more valuable loot.
114/07/20 20:54 Wraith Wyvern 5 slavers, 4 slaver hounds 114/07/21 01:29 Khaza Elliott 25 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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From the Early days of DSTON, we have made it the practice of confiscating weapons we may happen upon in our work. Early yesterday, I came upon a massive battle between Concord and a group of outlaws in one of the patrol areas. Many ships were destroyed. Soon other pilots swooped in to harvest the booty. I managed to salvage a weapon from one wreck, a prototype 1400mm siege cannon. Later on in the day, the rescue recorded below took place. As our crew settled these five into their quarters for the trip back, the ship manifest computer automatically registered them as slave cargo.
Most of you are familiar with recent computer upgrades that automatically give a market estimation to your visual interface when examining your ship's cargo. I was immediately struck and dismayed by the sad symbolism in what the computer displayed. For the cannon that is described as 'the ultimate artillery cannon. It hurls death and destruction over incredible distances,' it gave an estimated value of 1,880,000 ISK. But, to the five human lives rescued and given a chance to fulfill their full potential, it gave a mere pittance of value, 3790 ISK or 758 ISK per life. According to our culture's values, what hurls death and destruction is 2374 times more valuable than one of these five human lives. We ardently disagree and plan to continue to save human lives and confiscate what weapons we can.
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114/07/21 01:27 Miaryu 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Note to self: Never let yourself be happy about a blue can. Less distressed, yes, happy, no! When a pilot jettisons 89 people abandons the can, thinking someone will rescue them...something is deficient in that thinking. I am very glad that these 89 are alive and that we were able to rescue them, but I am sad that the pilot stopped the tugging on his heart that made him blue the can. Had he followed the path to the end, he would have tended to the lives himself.
The medical staff, the cooks, the janitors, the reception staff, everyone who works at the temp center needs to be commended. There has been practically no gap between the transfer of those at the tempt center to our permanent center and the arrival of new rescued people. Again, in just a short time we have gone from 0 to 192. Tireless, you good people, you are tireless. I salute you with my whole heart, all of you who pour out such hearts of love to these needy people.
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114/07/22 13:34 (name withheld) (blue can) 89 people 114/07/22 18:41 Kain Ganja 98 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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To regain our awareness of the living fabric woven throughout our universe is a hope I refuse to relinquish. These whom we rescue are part of that woven fabric and when their threads are so mindlessly cut, we are all weakened. We capsuleers must come to understand that our threads must not attempt to weave a separate tapestry but must be part of the larger fabric.
Some understand this and are trying, but far too many are still under the delusion of godhood. This delusion brings such wasteful death. Do those who think they are gods understand the poverty of such a deity? A god of rags, filth and incurable ugliness we would invent.
But, when we each reach out to strengthen another thread in the fabric, helping beautify and preserve another part of the whole, we bring ourselves closer to understanding the whole of what it is to be a part of this living universe.
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114/07/23 12:03 YellowEye 12 people 114/07/24 00:31 Alzert Fehrnah 36 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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She is Achura. Whenever the offending pilot on the wall of shame is one of my own people, I ponder again what our larger purpose might be as capsuleer pilots.
What if we as capsuleers set our purpose to serve humanity in such a way that we came to represent the very highest , most noble, unselfish, giving aspect of the cultures we represent. What if, instead of placing ourselves on top, we stood under humanity for the purpose of bearing it up upon our shoulders not crushing it under our feet?
Among those who in character rise to the top of their respective cultures, I have never heard approval for the kind of wholesale death that is represented by those who jettison people into space. Even among those whom I ardently oppose with regard to slavery, there is firm disapproval of such barbarity. This gives me some glimmer of hope that a movement of capsuleers from all cultures can grow to focus not on what we can achieve for ourselves, but what we can be to serve all humanity.
Let us begin by putting ourselves forward as servants not as kings and queens; not as the most arrogant and self-serving of our respective cultures, but the most humble and giving of our respective cultures. If we do this, I believe that we may find that small germ of agreement among us that will become the seed of brotherhood, that one day may grow into peace.
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114/07/24 12:35 Ayame Haruguchi 31 people. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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People of principle are rare in this cluster. We see the lack of principle daily in the rescue work and evidenced in the wall of shame. We consider Mr. Khross to be a man of character and principle. May your principles and values guide you through this time for many are watching.
Rescues continue.
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114/07/24 18:34 Er'Daniano 15 people Old Catwisle 10 people 114/07/24 21:22 David Yanakov 38 people 114/07/24 23:45 Kerrigan Black 9 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Not all Gallenteans value freedom and individual liberty above all else, certainly not this one. The freedom and individual liberty of those we rescued was completely disregarded by this particular Gallentean. In fact, the lives of his passengers meant nothing to him. I point this out to remind us all that the cultural values that we defend and sometimes argue about can be consumed in a mere moment by greed or by fear or by any number of base motivations. The power afforded to us by the advent of the capsule tends to give greater lease to the baser motivations. Greed and fear seem to be dominant ones with hatred following close behind. So, how do we as capsuleers overcome the temptation? Discipline. Discipline our minds and our emotions and subjugate the base motivations that dwell within us. Give license to honor, mercy, and kindness. Subjugate, fear, anger, greed, etc. We all can do this, the only question is are we willing?
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114/07/25 19:02 Skimble Altaari 3 slavers 4 hounds 19 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Human trafficking. The words create a choking sensation in my throat when I say them. Humans are not meant for this. They are not meant to be ripped away from their families and sent to work in a Joint Harvesting plantation until they die only to be replaced by more human chattel. They are not meant to be shipped off to some dead space gentlemen's club where smirking fat men will grope them, violate them, and treat them as soulless objects. They are not meant to be dumped into space as some border crossing at the whim of a pilot who is the real one who has lost his soul.
A special kudos goes to our temp center staff who is serving a population that doubled as of yesterday's rescues. I commend you for keeping your focus and attitude bright and welcoming for those coming into the center.
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114/07/25 19:25 PromDate 13 slavers, 323 former slaves 114/07/25 22:01 Malcom Deluna 10 dancers, 47 ex slaves Kalzzar 22 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Dear Scherezad, Thank you!
That rescue was carried out by Mr. Numenor when he was still helping with patrols. I am sending him a note to make sure he reads your post.
There are times when I am in the pod when tears come but I do not feel them. When I read your post, Ms. Scherezad, I was not in the pod and the tears were felt, warm and salty on my face. Tears of great happiness to hear of one who has found a good place to work and to live with those he loves. Thank you again. There are also tears of sorrow. Many that we rescue are separated from wife, husband, son, daughter; others left behind on others estates, in other places. They are rescued, but their grief remains because those they love are far away, spread across the cluster. Many know not if their loved ones are still living.
A supper of herb potatoes and meat was enjoyed this evening with these twenty rescued earlier today. This group was all single young men. No one was married, none of them have children. They are healthy and today, very happy to be starting life fresh. There was an arm wrestling match to decide the last of the seconds. There was laughter, enough to bring out those kind of tears too.
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114/07/26 12:46 Kearney Zzyzwicz 20 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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What do our crew think of us? I already know some of you will say, "who cares?" Well, I do care and I know some others care too. Being in the pod is one of the most isolating environments if we choose to make it so. You can issue orders to your crew such as, "Jettison the passengers." You can choose not to look at the face of the crew member that must carry out that cowardly order. Perhaps you skip the crew and merely will the jettison. You don't have to see the faces of the people you doom to death or hear their breathing stop or see children crying, no if you don't want to. What does your crew think of you? Perhaps at the beginning they cringed a bit at your blood sport violence. Perhaps they wanted to see your face and ask why. But maybe not, after-all you pay them well and money covers the conscience with thick, numbing layer that become quite impenetrable after time.
Others do care what their crews think. Your face is seen by them, you know some of their names, they recognize your voice. You might even involve them in decisions. At whatever level, you are aware that your honor, integrity, truthfulness, and restraint matter to you enough to project those qualities onto your crew. You value their lives and they have respect for you. I think that is a much better way.
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114/07/27 20:00 Marstin Carter, one person The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Am I Achura? Recently, I have seemed to struggle with my own identity. The weight of cruelty that I see day in and day out is beginning to spawn a desire to scream colorful metaphors into the faces of those who leave these people to die in space. No good, self-respecting Achura would allow such an impulse to take hold, yet there are times when the weight of suffering presses all reserve out of my spirit. I want to scream at the blackness imagining that it will be swept away and the light mercy will take its place. In my calmer moments I am just concerned that the capsuleer culture may collapse under its own weight; that our 'usefulness' will expire and those that created us will say, 'enough.' We are meant for more than selfishness.
Perhaps it might be that the capacity of our temp center has already been reached since the last time I transferred people to our larger residential matriculation centers. Already another thousand have been rescued. It is more than my ship can carry. Somewhere I parked a bigger ship but I don't remember if it is in my name or DSTON's name. I need it now.
114/07/28 16:13 zenaXe 166 people 114/07/28 21:47 Lionell Lessi 23 people Moyeni 70 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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There is a bit of followup to do on the subject of how we are perceived as capsuleers. I have taken some time to visit with the rescued people about how they perceive the pilots responsible for jettisoning them into space. Most of those we rescue have enough exposure to the Amarr religious system and to their own family and slave subcultures to formulate a fairly systematic evaluation.
Creatures. That is the word that often comes up. Those who do such things are creatures in that they lack an essential element to complete their humanity and make them suitable to live in a fully realized human community. I asked them about myself, "I am a capsuleer; am I a creature too?" "We are not referring to capsuleers. We are talking about those who do what was done to us." "Creatures are found everywhere, capsuleer or not," was their response.
This conversation was helpful, hopeful and enlightening. Hopeful, you might ask? Why hopeful? I have been overly pessimistic about capsuleers in general until reminded that being a capsuleer can merely amplify the negative or positive that is already there. Becoming a capsuleer doesn't make you a "creature." It may bring out the "creature" in you but it doesn't have to. It can also enable a person to do more good than was possible previous. It can magnify humility just as well as arrogance though probably not as easily.
I am re-ignited in the hope that some capsuleers will take the hard path of allowing good to be magnified in their existence, of rising above the "creature" existence of the Wall of Shame.
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114/07/29 11:56 Servantic Amarov 23 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Our policy is to get the people rescued to safety as soon as possible, then and only then go back if there are weapons to confiscate. On this patrol there were three jet cans. One of them was labelled "take this crap" or something of the like. I've seen this before and it usually means people are on board or it is bate to trap and destroy whoever may attempt to take the contents. In this case I was quite surprised to find a staff of weapons over 9 Mil ISK in value. The other two cans contained people who needed immediate rescue. After rushing them back to the center staff for their care, I returned and confiscated the weapons. These weapons will remain in the possession of the Disciples of Ston in perpetuity. 25 people made it out of two death cans and a cache of weapons was seized.
Time to return to my patrols.
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114/07/29 22:33 Lady Ambrosia Thrace 14 people Mr Barglefarf 11 people also: (9,340,000 ISK of weapons confiscated) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Today is transportation day when those we have rescued travel to one of our larger centers in Dresi where they can live and work until they find new homes in the Republic or possibly other places. We also have slavers, some exotic dancers, and hounds to transport to various places. The complication this time around comes with the fact that not that long ago, I rescued a small group of people, six in number. They had just been checked into the temp center, when the call came to prepare for transport to Dresi. This was a bit disorienting. I can't full imagine the sense of "What is really going on here?" "Where am I being taken?" "What is happening to me?" Thankfully, the other recently rescued people, the center staff and Elders all helped to orientate these most recently rescued people. We told them that if would like stay behind with the staff at the temp center and wait until the next transport time to move on, that was fine. They chose the leap of faith and went with the other 1082 on to Dresi. They disembarked there a little while ago. They seem OK. Even when life changes for the better, it is still change and change can be hard. They will have access to a great community there in Dresi to make themselves ready for life ahead.
I asked the question of 10 Exotic Dancers who were nearly killed a while ago while being transported to work in Jita, "Where do you want to go?" "Where do you think we should go?" was the question returned to me. I told them that if they wanted to do something other than exotic dancing, we had plenty of work in any one of out centers. They kind of wanted to stay together and so they chose to go to our Homeless Shelter in Gallente space and work there. I think that was a good choice. For now, they will wait in Korama until the good Dr. has time to transport them
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114/07/30 12:03 Jim Celetrum 6 people
Transfers made: (1088-Dresi, 10 dancers, 4 hounds, 16 slavers) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Space can be lonely, especially if most of the work you do is just you and your crew. Crews are out of the pod, able to touch, talk and rub shoulders. Pod pilots are isolated, in the goo all by ourselves. It is our com channels that give us a sense of connection with others when we are aboard our ships. DSTON is a very small corp and I rarely see my corp mates on the corp com channel. In fact, I usually have the channel minimized. Imagine my delight today when I actually saw Dr. Nalthkh on the channel that I happened to have open. Ah, conversation at last! Below is a transcript of our wonderful conversation...
Ston Momaki > Hello Boss Tahrmal Nalthkh > Ston Ston Momaki > How are you? Tahrmal Nalthkh > Delivering 10 ladies and 4 dogs Ston Momaki > Oh yes, thanks for doing that Ston Momaki > We just rescued another 60 people. Tahrmal Nalthkh > Good Tahrmal Nalthkh > Um, nice chatting with you. I'm closing out the channel so I can concentrate on my flying.
So you can concentrate on your flying? Come on, you are in hi sec space delivering exotic dancers and slaver hounds. Nice chatting with you? That wasn't even close to a chat. When do I ever get to talk to any of you guys? I know you don't like to fly and I know you'd rather be doing whatever it is you do, but couldn't you take just a few minutes for some small talk. It wouldn't kill you.
Our staff back at the temp center had very little break between the departure of one group and the first new arrivals later in the day. I'll be having supper with them tonight after my patrol shift is done. I think I shall savor the time of conversation.
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114/07/30 22:35 STICKYKRONIC 10 former Elite, 50 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Mmm, something good is always cooking in the temp center kitchen. You can smell good aromas when you walk into the center dining area. One of the advantages of being a capsuleer is the way the technology has allowed us to experience sensory feedback that would normally be impossible in the vacuum of space. We can send out out camera drones and see, hear, and sometimes even feel what is happening, all through technology. One thing the pod experience can't do is to duplicate the sensation of drawing in a deep breath through the nose and enjoying the smell of spices and steam and bread. Pair that with the sound of untranslated conversation in any number of languages, and you have the sensation of being in the center dining hall. Some take their meals in their quarters, but many prefer the social atmosphere of the dining hall. It is a good place to be. It is there in the dining hall that the people we rescue really become oriented to what has happened and how life has changed. It is there that the sounds, smells and sights of people sharing a meal connect me with the intimacy of the human community.
47 more now join their voices at the table.
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114/07/31 18:29 Duuv Rasa 47 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Most of those we rescue had no idea of the name of the pilot transporting them, nor of their specific destination. Most were kept ignorant of the details of their sale and transport. They were told to get on board a ship, were guarded during the flight, then found themselves floating in a death can. It is pretty much the same same story few a few differences. This is not to say that each person we rescue does not have a unique life account. Each person does. However in how they got here, they share much in common.
As you know, in order to post on this forum one has to be a Concord registered pilot with up to date certification. However, anyone can view what is here. The public access media terminals in all of our centers provide access to these forums. Those we rescue can and do see the names and public records of the pilots who left them to die. They see the Wall of shame and receive our assistance in tracking down any information on the pilot that is available.
Closure demands different levels of involvement. Some do not wish even to know the name of the pilot. Others want to know a great deal more. Still others have questions and anger. This anger is often not so much toward the pilot who abandoned them in space as much as it is toward the former holder for whom they held great affection and loyalty. Some honestly never perceived that relationship as owner/property until they day they were sold and found themselves on a ship that took them away from the only home they knew. For these people there is another Wall of Shame with another set of names. They hold in their hearts the great dissonance of both missing their old masters and feeling great anger at what was done to them.
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114/08/01 00:36 Narosa Ghost 10 people Agakii 10 people 114/08/01 11:52 RoK URAL 4 slavers, 4 hounds, 37 former slaves Jessie Lambardo 26 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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114/08/01 has been, I believe, the busiest rescue day I have had. This is not in the number of people rescued but in the number of jettisons encountered while on patrol.
Something happened to day that almost went unnoticed but then came as a heavy awareness upon me. It was the fact that it was almost unnoticed that became heavy. Let me explain. In the process of logging our rescues, we record information on the pilot who is the registered owner of the jet can. These can be seen on our Wall of Shame. I used to react strongly when I saw Minmatar pilots trading and then almost killing their own enslaved brothers and sisters. When I first encountered it, I was incredulous. But as today, it didn't immediately register that there were Minmatar pilots on the wall of shame. As I asked myself why it was that I no longer felt a reaction, I became aware that I have come to "expect" these pilots on the wall of shame just as I would expect anyone. When I first began this work, I sincerely thought that those tribes-people so gifted to be capsuleers would surely desire to see their brothers and sisters free and would surely not engage in the slave trade themselves.
I grieve the loss of shock and dismay I used to feel on such occasions. I know that these changes are inevitable in this kind of work and it reflects the reality that some my own naivete is being lost in reality. In the final analysis, the wall of shame equalizes all offenders. Perhaps no particular pilot should be considered more culpable than another. Ultimately we are all of the same tribe of humanity.
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114/08/01 12:44 Boldone 16 people 114/08/01 18:01 Xenomorphus 73 people 114/08/01 19:55 Cpt Napoleon 22 people DJ Chottu 10 people billibonskirill 8 hounds, 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I only conducted one rescue yesterday. That isn't to say that there were not more rescues that should have been conducted. The fact of the matter is that it is likely that we missed some and that they died as a result. I know of few besides DSTON who are actively patrolling for the purpose of rescuing. Gaufres would be one such person who intentionally checks the most active border crossing when going back and forth on his business. Some other also from time to time will rescue those stranded in jet cans. I struggle with the fact that on a day when we are unable to patrol as much as we should, people die in death cans that might have otherwise lived.
A friend once told me. "You just can't allow yourself to dwell on that; it will eat you up." That is easier said than done. It is kind of like telling someone, "Don't think of the color yellow." Well there you have it.
The 37 people we did rescue...we are glad that we were there, on time.
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114/08/02 11:47 Shimaya Dark 37 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Afraid to play. That is what a mother told me about why her daughter wakes up from nightmares screaming and crying. Afraid to play? I'm afraid I don't quite understand. What exactly do you mean? She went on to explain, "On the plantation where I was a slave together with my husband and my daughter, we were allowed to marry and raise families as were most of the other slaves. Children were not worked until they reached the age of 8. But they were strictly controlled and the rules were strict about where they could go. All the children pretty much played together. We were decently cared for. Slaver hounds were used to patrol and keep the slave population where they were supposed to be at all times and to discourage escape attempts. The plantation was large and even the areas that were fenced were patrolled by hounds. A hound can tear the windpipe and jugular out of a grown man's throat in about three seconds. No one messes with them. One day my daughter and her friends were playing kickball near one of the dilapidated fences in the barracks compound. The ball rolled under a gap in the fence. One of the little boys squeezed under the gap to retrieve the ball. Seconds later, he was dead. This was witnessed by my daughter.
She is now afraid to play. "
Our Elders and the counseling staff at our centers will be spending all the time needed to help her. I later learned that the main reason that the little girls family was sold to a local broker was because of her nightmares and that the whole barracks was losing sleep. The Holder sold the whole family to the broker, but the broker sold the woman's husband separately. The woman and her daughter were being sold for domestic help somewhere out of Empire space. Where, they did not know. And, if they will ever see their husband/father, they do not know. Brokers who illegally sell out of the empire do not exactly keep detailed sales records.
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114/08/03 21:15 Sangetsu Attayaneskena 20 people. 114/08/04 01:25 danil kulincov 5 slavers, 5 hounds, 29 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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O the perils of routine! The first of the two rescues recorded below was in a location where DSTON has never before performed a rescue. It is in a place that we do not routinely patrol. Since we also confiscate weapons as a regular part of our work, we often bookmark the locations of jet cans that we see on th way to and from patrol. Sometimes, we go back to see if there are weapons to confiscate. This was the case with the first rescue. The location was marked not because I expected people on board, but just to check it out when my patrol was done. 55 people were on board. They might have died if I hadn't marked the location or if I hadn't had time to check it out later. Routine told me it was optional to check that can. I doubt that these 55 thought of their lives as optional. It reminds me to pay closer attention to things outside my routine and to take advantage of even the most mundane possibility.
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114/08/04 12:34 Jessie Lambardo 55 people 114/08/06 11:42 Kelturan Zateki 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Yesterday, these 27 people made it to safety from a deathcan found where I would expect to find one. I am paying more attention to out of the way places and places where it might be somewhat unusual to find such.
No time to reflect further today.
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114/08/09 12:50 Codename Vendetta 27 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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One larger group of 50 and one small group of 7 were discovered and rescued from a single death can yesterday. This happens from time to time; groups on the same transport separate in such a way. It isn't that families and friends don't routinely find each other in such circumstances, it is that one group radically isolates itself from the other rescued people. We try to find out why. As is usually the case, it involves people who have been so socially isolated that they do not know how to connect or relate to others, even in life and death crisis. Groups of former slaves are often found to be xenophobic to the extreme due to the isolation of their slavery. This group of seven had never had any human interaction outside of their two bit holder and each other.
The DSTON counseling staff will take great care to gently and slowly introduce these to the universe of humanity that exists "out there." Our best to them as they begin this epic adventure. Fear not, we'll be walking with you through this.
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114/15/12 19:57 Maniek B 57 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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While I continue to read the IGS, I feel less and less compelled to respond to what I read. It seems that more and more, we capsuleers have become adept of self-justification. To be dissuaded is a humility that we refuse to bear. I include myself in malady for my own pride and hubris can just as easily raise its ugly head. One might become cynical and overly self-doubting if this line of thought is pursued too far. Perhaps there are a few useful concepts that can be converted into practice that will help us sort thought it. First, Belief. I am not using this term in the full blown epistemological sense, just is a practical day to day sense of the basic beliefs we hold. The second term is conviction. Conviction I term as a drive to adhere to our beliefs.
Belief of not sufficient to generate moral behavior. Some of the people on the wall of shame believe that slavery is wrong and that what they have done is wrong. They simply don't care. They lack conviction to convert their belief into what they would even say is right action.
Belief and conviction is not sufficient to generate right action in the absolute sense. Here is where we struggle. We should live according to our convictions. However to claim an absolute and dogged reliance on our own convictions as the guarantee of right action is a sort of self-deification and cheats us out of personal moral growth. In other words, while living according to our convictions, we should be free to change our minds if confronted with a superior moral position.
Caution: I do not refer to a better argued moral position. That depends only on the skill of the rhetoric. A superior moral position will engage our convictions so as to change them. The best moral arguments are not made with words, but with the exemplary lives of those who hold the conviction.
Finally, I believe it is right to rescue and help people abandoned in space. I also feel strong conviction to do so. So far I have not encountered any compelling argument to the contrary.
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114/08/15 12:44 Strictler1990 31 people 114/08/16 12:51 moonlight sculpter 15 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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The art of condescension is well developed among us and we often use it to preserve our insular pride and to keep us from acknowledging that others may have legitimate ideas. It is hard to be conescending around the people we rescue. There is a paradox in that these simple people defy the way that condescension tries to make people seem simple in out own eyes. There is a vast intelligence in the choice to live in simplicity. There is a vast intelligence in the choice to be satisfied with little. We often use condescending language when speaking to other insanely wealthy capsuleers mostly to make ourselves feel better and to irritate the other person. These truly simple people put me in my place and remind me that the scale of intelligence is not determined by one's neurological fitness for the pod but more-so by a people's ability to make life good in spite of how hard life can be.
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.08.20 12:45:00 -
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Elder Verin and I returned from a visit to Ealur recently where we spent a couple days talking with the Cottons and Greenhands about how our large centers are doing and how to help the populations there while they wait for opportunities to safely repatriate. We concluded that the best we can and should do is to strengthen our educational systems, facilitate community development and leadership and build infrastructure to enable the communities to be self-supporting.
I have not had much time to patrol and need to get back to that work this week.
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Don't commend me for doing the least of what is expected for the sake of humanity. Don't commend me just because I do the least part of what my ancestors would have done every day but is now lost in the greed and narcissism of our day. Don't marvel if an act today seems unselfish which yesterday would have been merely expected. Make no mistake, the deeds that seem above and beyond duty today were barely the fulfillment of duty yesterday. Forbid that we pat ourselves on the back for our small works of charity today that are but a justification for greater acts of barbarity tomorrow.
If we are to advance as a race of humanity, we must first re-evolve to what we once were and then move forward. I fear that avarice is pulling us back even into the moral pool of pre-life so that we might barely be called human.
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114/08/20 22:23 icebreaking 10 former Elite slaves 114/08/21 01:22 Azov Cardinalis 10 former Elite, 32 former Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Names and titles are an odd pastime of the capsuleer. We seem to have a need for them. From military ranks to self-assigned accolades, titles serve as a form of entertainment mostly, having lost most of their true function. Perhaps the military might maintain some of that original function. Pilots call themselves a number of interesting names, probably to hide their true identity and to keep from having to be truly honest with themselves. Lady Deliverance for example has these words in her public biography:
Lady Deliverence
Release, Rescue,
An Authoritative Judgment
Now an then, I find such obvious irony. For those we rescued from her death can, they were delivered to death and not rescued, at least by her.
But, back to titles. The titles that mean the most are those unofficially given to us by others who observe our lives and make those judgments that are the product of what they see over the stretch of time. Lady, Gentleman, Friend, Honorable Warrior, Peacemaker, etc. These come not by virtue of our birth or societal caste, but by virtue of the life we live.
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114/08/23 19:19 Lady Deliverance 4 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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When considering whether to do a deed of goodness, act upon your instinct and do not delay the doing of the deed. This is especially true if it involves personal sacrifice, danger, giving of resources or wealth, or a significant time commitment. Time to ponder the deed will usually result in finding reasons not to do it. This also applies to the gut instinct we sometimes feel when helping those in danger. A couple days ago, I rescued 4 people them promptly brought them to our center. I was going to exit the capsule and meet them but then had a sense that I needed to return and patrol a certain area. When I went back, there were two death can and 30 people in need of rescue.
If ever instinct served a purpose other than survival, it would be the survival and betterment of others. Those better instincts are worth following.
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114/08/23 19:43 Estebanoz 27 people 114/08/23 19:44 Kamiospi 3 people 114/08/24 12:49 Teronia Merventis 7 people General Scarf4ce 46 people Alucard Drakon 11 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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Yesterday at 19:46 hours, I came across 10 people abandoned to die by a pilot who refers to herself as Hunzibal. Her avatar portrays soft feminine features and kind eyes. Her deed was cold, icey, and barbaric. This is the case so many times as reflected on the wall of shame. I just finished commenting on the "Caldari's are Ugly" thread, noting that looks have much more to do with personality in the long run. The beautiful become ugly through ugly deeds and the homely become attractive through good deeds. I have never considered myself to be a kid magnet and some have said I look rather goblin like. But since beginning this work I have receive more hugs from children and slobbery kisses than I care to recall. Your looks mean nothing if your heart is a cesspool.
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On my way to pick up a group of refugees that include, both men and women who were being trafficked in the sex trade, homeless in need of long-term care, and militants fearing the death penalty elsewhere, I thought it a good time to write this report. The Disciples of Ston appreciate and thank the young Gallente woman who was willing to help these refugees and who contacted us to assist in this good deed. I neglected to ask if I could use her name, so I will respect her privacy. She knows who she is and she has our gratitude and the gratitude of the refugees she reached out to help. Goodness is present in the hearts of people still if we look for it.
We help all those who are abandoned in death cans where we find them, even slavers as was the case in today's rescue. There seems to be some confusion on the part of the slavers as they shared their account. They were aboard a vessel guarding a group of slaves. The pilot came to the border crossing and jettisoned them but not the slaves. That's a bit of a mystery.
As I complete this entry, my ship is approaching a station in Tahli where 60 refugees await the next step in their lives. We will offer them education, employment opportunities, medical treatment, Addiction treatment (some of the homeless) and assurance of continued life (Militants). Our first stop from here will be Ation, where the homeless will find the care, provision and treatment they need and where they need not fear being dumped off to fend for themselves. From there we will stop in Korama where the Militants will find fair treatment at our Detention Center. The Good Doctor Nalthkh will take care of helping the former exotic dancers and seeing that they are offered several alternatives in education and employment.
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114/08/26 13:15 der Chef 12 people 114/08/27 13:35 Roos Tsero 2 Slavers
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Tetony wrote:Brother do you find these men, women, and children abandoned in canisters in space? Yes
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Humanitarian crisis? To every individual person who is left in a Jetcan in space facing a very unpleasant death, humanitarian crisis is the impending end to their human experience. We call them "deathcans." Today, 500 people were left in one to die. 500 individual humanitarian crises all going on at once... For my ship's crew it was also a crisis. 500 is over half our passenger capacity and well over capacity in an ideal situation. There is always a measure of panic in these situations. My crew faces a management nightmare in such circumstances. Their's is the hard job, mine is the easy job. The temp center staff is also in crisis. Instantly, 500 more mouths to feed, medical conditions to treat, distraught people to counsel and comfort; these constitute an humanitarian crisis for those whose passion it is to help. Thankfully, all 500 were healthy and able to transport today to our large Center orbiting moon 5 of Dresi one. A major crisis has been averted and 500 people were saved within a couple couple hours of certain death. We will subject ourselves to daily crisis to be able to do this work.
What haunts us is the wholesale disregard of life. What's 500 people? Ah heck, just dump 'em. "Wall of Shame" is an inadequate term to describe the censure that is appropriate for such deeds. As I close this entry, over 1200 refugees join the massive community in the Dresi system, all rescued, all getting on with life. Now the temp center starts the count again at 0. Cooks get a little break, medical staff updates patient records, maintenance crews check our infrastructure. All prepare for those who will be rescued next.
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114/08/27 20:33 Aerti 500 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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Head Cook: "We don't want a break, not when there are many more who need to be rescued." This he spoke after the temp center was empty for a whole day and prior to the rescue listed below. He said it, holding his apron in his hand and looking rather serious. Our temp center does not use much in the way of food synthesizers due to the fact that often those who come to us have a wide range of dietary needs. Our cooking staff works hard to meet the food needs and even desires of those coming in to our centers. As former slaves themselves, our cooks understand that a newly liberated slave doesn't want to eat what sounds good to you and me, but rather what is good to them. That means beginning with the kind of food they ate as slaves. Oh, I know, this doesn't sound very ideal, but it is what is healthy. Over the course of time, those we rescue will discover gradually the kinds of food that their tribal cultures eat. They will develop new tastes, likes and dislikes. Some, in fact, look back at the slave fare and wonder how they ever stood it. But when they are first rescued, it is often a comfort to eat first that form of food that they are used to. Our "chefs" are not the stereotypical cooking egomaniacs you see in a Gallentean cooking show. They are caregivers whose first concern is the health and comfort of those we rescue.
Our head cook was glad to see the arrival of the 47 rescued men, women and children. His team of dietitians went into immediate action to see to the food needs and wants. Most will be eating several meals of standard Amarrian slave ration at least for the first few days. "We cook for them, not for ourselves," said our head cook as he headed back to the center kitchen.
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Ston Momaki
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I would like to introduce you to a brave young pilot and her exceptional crew. Her name is Rianne Severasse. Below is the account of her rescue of a large number former slaves from a death can.
Quote:From: Rianne Severasse Sent: 2012.08.31 10:11 To: Ston Momaki,
Mr Momaki,
I've just rescued 459 now former slaves from a death can in Niarja on the Kaaputenen gate. I've ferried them to the Bahromab VIII - Moon 6 - Republic Security Services Assembly Plant. Unfortunately I lack a ship large enough to transport more than a handful at a time and would ask that you or another of the Disciples pick them up here.
Honestly, I've no idea what I was even thinking, flying out here in a frigate to begin with, I'm such an imbecile sometimes! I don't think I was really expecting to find anything, really. This was more of a lark to blow off some steam after a day's work. Like some hairbrained child, I certainly wasn't expecting to find hundreds of people left to die in the black void of space, in one can, no less! Never have I been more ashamed to call myself a capsuleer.
But the courage I saw in those people! In both the castaways and in my crew; the 'baseliners', the 'ants', and whatever other derrogatory titles we so called 'gods' refer to regular men and women while we sit on our tin plated thrones. I saw more bravery in the hour it took to ferry the former slaves to safety than I have in the eight months or so that I've become 'immortal.'
It was readily apparent that it would take over a dozen trips to transport everyone. At least an hour, and I had no way of knowing how long the can had already been floating there. My crew leapt into action, fashioning a new jet can as fast as they could while the first twenty eight were loaded onboard. Then my mechanic volunteered to stay behind with her patch kit to make sure the can held together while I made the trips back and forth! Any praise you may have for this rescue belongs to Rel Theselin and the rest of my tiny crew. They're the heroes. I just drove.
Actually, give at least equal portions of credit to the refugees left to die. Even knowing how grim their fate, they never lost heart! Left to die by an inhuman monster, they kept their humanity, and dignity. Any more words I have would cheapen it, I think.
Excuse me for my venting, Mr. Momaki. You'll be glad to know that the rescued people are, all things considered, in good health. I'll keep them here on station as well cared for and protected as I am able until you or your organization can locate them to a more secure facility. As much as it bothers me to do so, I'll prepare a contract after I've sent this message. (Note: A station trade was conducted today after she realized that slaves cannot be contracted.)
For the record, the pilot who left these good people to die is Kitanni Norbeas, who couldn't be bothered to spare the 70 seconds to drop these people off at a station, before heading for Caldari space.
Sincerely, Rianne Severasse
The Disciples of Ston salute this pilot and her brave crew. 14 return trips were required for her to complete the rescue in her frigate class vessel. 459 people live because one pilot and a frigate crew decided to act. That is no small thing. If you see her out there, offer to buy her and her crew a drink; they deserve it.
On a much smaller scale, I also resuced another 14 people.
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Kitanni Norbeas 459 people 114/08/31 12:25 Honor Aireb 14 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.09.01 18:45:00 -
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The Khanid Problem
Five of the 49 people rescue today are Gallente. These Former slaves were captured and enslaved by a Khanid law enforcement on the basis of obscure charges about breaking Khanid customs laws while travelling through Khanid controlled territory. It is well known that the Khanid will enslave anyone of any race for any reason. Legal justifications are contrived to limit recourse as was the case of these five.
We are often told by those we rescue from Khanid dealers/pilots that there are millions of slaves in Khanid space representing all known nations, races and cultures. DSTON has a great concern about the slavery problem in the Khanid Kingdom, but has not devised an approach to serve those under that terrible yoke.
While we feel a great burden for those in slavery there, we have not found yet a path to walk with the confines of our values. We hope to establish a presence in the Khanid Kingdom, but know not the form it should take.
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114/09/01 17:27 (blued can, name withheld) 49 people (44 and 5) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The second death can was discovered on the way back to the temp center after completing the first rescue. The place was marked and I continued to bring the first group to safety then I returned for the second group. I had actually not expected there to be people in that can as it was not in a location known for that. 39 people were there very alone in a place with little ship traffic.
Of all the things that create dissonance in my heart, the picture in my mind of humans slowly and painfully drifting into death in the cold of space is one that repeatedly imposes itself upon even my waking hours. How many cans go unchecked or worse, checked and then intentionally left with people on board?
We continue our work.
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114/09/02 12:50 Krenthic 78 people 12:55 Admiral Kologeros 39 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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How often do you think about gaining wealth? While I am not in charge of administration these days, that is in the hands of the good Doctor, I do receive the notices regarding office rental and such. I pay little attention to these things but today I thought, "I wonder if we have enough scratch to cover these things?" Well, we have have more than enough. In fact, we have enough to cover our office and operating expenses for a long, long time. We are basically done with the large expenses of ship purchases, etc for the work we do. We are free to do our mission and not think about ISK.
I find there to be an inverse proportion between the meaning of work and the amount of time spent thinking about and pursuing wealth. Those we rescue are in the very depths of poverty and though I am not wealthy by capsuleer standards, I am insanely wealthy compared to those we rescue. I have enough to last many many lifetimes of these people we help. It is a gift to be free to do this work and not be distracted by the pursuit of wealth.
What about you? Are you a slave to the blind pursuit of wealth or power? Perhaps you need to find more meaningful work.
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Ston Momaki
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Picking up on the ideas in the last post... For the capsuleer, being caught by customs with contraband on board means confiscation, fine, and or the destruction of your ship. For the capsuleer the loss is financial. Those who dump people at the gate do so for the most part to avoid these consequences. The location of the majority of our rescues demonstrates that this is the primary motivation for the kind of soul-less acts that we see day to day.
As long as the pilot is in Amarr territory, they can legally transport slaves so rather than take the minute of extra time to bring them into station, out in into space they are dumped as they head into State, Federation, or Republic territory.
The bottom line for almost all of those who appear on our Wall of Shame is about wealth and convenience. This is the poison that is decaying the soul of these and other pilots. Only a paradigm shift which sees our existence as fitted for service rather self-service will save the collective heart of the capsuleer community. Money enough we have. Isn't it time we seek to gain back the wealth of our souls?
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114/09/03 18:08 AniMaTrix 20 people Lal'c 10 people 114/09/03 21:20 BGodsey420 28 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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To see others validating the worth and sanctity of the lives they have rescued by posting on this thread is a gratifying experience. Always hold on to the fact that your willingness to act on their behalf will be a contributor to far more than just their continued life but also in their posterity and the endless possibilities and actualities of the same.
Let a growing fraternity swell among the ranks of capsuleers who reach out to those in need of rescue. Just stopping to check that can for people is all it takes. You have the time. Take it.
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114/09/05 17:06 Yakal Ilidien 10 people 114/09/05 21:43 (name withheld/ blue can) 31 people (blue can labelled free slaves) Nina Latina 4 people Sonny Guzman 7 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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114/09/07 02:05 I met pilot Rianne Severasse at our Matriculation Center in Dresi 2. She brought with her 30 freed slaves and 77 former slaves whom she had rescued. In conversation with her I sense a sincere love and care for those she has rescued. This is refreshment for our souls here at DSTON. The 30 freed slaves are excited. It is often a challenge for freed slaves to find work outside of the Empire. We have offered them employment with our organization helping their brothers and sisters in our centers. Be it permanent or transition work, we are glad to offer it. 206 others were also resuced and included in this report.
In other news: DSTON faces an interesting choice. We have been somewhat self-guarded since the M-5 incident and we are still reeling from the loss of life and the re-captivity of the center residents. We realize that it was misplaced trust and lax security that put us in that situation. So what we face now is an offer from outside our organization to help us with our repatriation work. This work is simply overwhelming. Our Matriculation Centers in Amarr Space house 3,293,212 (plus an unnamed number at our Ealur Center) former slaves most waiting to be repatriated to the Republic. If there are offers to help transport these to our repatriation center in the Republic, we have to seriously consider this. Trust is required by us and risk is required by those who would help.
It is illegal to transport our Matriculants through Republic space because by law, they are still slaves. To transport them makes you an illegal slave runner in the eyes of the law. Also, we would need to give temporary legal ownership of each group of passengers to the pilot while he or she transported them to their destination. Trust and risk. That is what we are weighing right now as we ponder this. The M-5 incident occurred because we as corporation allowed a member to have independent charge of a Matriculation Center. We no longer take that risk. We would need to risk that again to accept transportation help from the outside.
Dr. Nalthkh, Manwe, and I are in consultation right now over this issue. The Elders have told us that there are thousands of our Matriculants willing to take the risk if it means getting into the Republic sooner. This doesn't make the decision easier.
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114/09/06 20:30 Ujosu 86 people 114/09/07 00:16 Quindon 120 people
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Ston Momaki
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"Captain, something is horribly wrong here." My Vherokior crew chief spoke these words into my crew com channel moments before the rescue began, but we all had already felt it. We felt the confusion, We felt the panic, We felt the terror. We felt what could best be described as a cold black blanket of death slowly descending on the jet can a few KM distant as we cruised toward it. My crew chief then spoke these words and I don't believe any of us will forget them. "I don't think we are ready for what we are going to see, sir." He was right, none of us were ready. What we were about to witness was the aftermath of one of the worst acts of barbarity at the hands of a capsuleer pilot that we have yet seen.
Do you know what a jet can is like? It is not a habitation module. It is not built for survival or minimal comfort. It is a frail bubble holding out the hostility of space for a very short period. It is itself a hostile place for life. Minimally pressurized and with barely sustainable oxygen for a few, it is an absolute horror for a large group. The larger the group, the sooner death comes and the more horrible. Panic and fear are often part of being in a death can, but we have also seen serenity and bravery as small groups have coalesced and faced death with great bravery. Here, today, chaos reigned; terror reigned. We felt it and experienced some of it ourselves. Nothing could have prepared us for what we saw inside that death can.
That is no misprint in the wall of shame. 2900 people were floating about nearly asphyxiated in that death-can. Hypoxia induced panic and terror had set in. The rescue crew and medical team acted with extraordinary hast and wisdom. They flooded the passenger compartment with a sedative gas and wore oxygen masks to do their work. The Temp Center was contacted and told to send word to Dresi to medical teams scrambled and sent immediately here. The Transfer took three trips, with some crew staying in the can between trips. We rushed the rescue as fast as we could and the temp center prepared triage teams for the mass arrivals. Shortly after the rescue was complete, the teams from Dresi arrived with additional equipment, rations, medicine, counselors, blankets, even toys for children. These teams are prepared an know what to do in these situations. I was sent back out on patrol so the teams could work without me getting in the way. Good thing, there were more death cans to deal with.
I sent a short message to the Brutor pilot who did this. "Why?" was my question. I not received any answer. What kind of inhumanity does this? What defect in conscience can explain this? I feel that my crew and I may need some time in counseling to get our minds around this day. I will say, that I have grown instantly to respect and acknowledge the spiritual instincts of my Vherokior crew chief. He validated what we all felt and put words to it. That in itself helped us prepare our minds for the kind of action needed to save these lives.
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114/09/07 20:07 ChineseLollipop 2900 people 114/09/07 21:28 Death Ranger 4 slavers, 23 former slaves Thor Saidin 22 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The Hospital Ship Critical Care is making way here to help with the transport of temp center residents to one of our main Dresi Centers. Many of those rescued yesterday are in need of ongoing hospitalization. We need to move them out of here to our main center and a fully equipped hospital. Meanwhile, our medical staff here has stabilized those in the most severe condition. Other less ciritcal cases will be able to receive the personal medical attention they need in Dresi. As I write this I am told that the Critical Care is in system and will be docking in moments. I am also told that she carries 10 militants rescued from a death can en-route here. We will see to the Militants and the Critical Care will begin loading our passengers/patients. I will be following the hospital ship on to Dresi to contact the Elders and staff there and to offer additional assistance and to evaluate the preparedness of the facility.
We are also transporting the remainder of our temp center residents as we were already at capacity when the 2900 were rescued. The Critical Care is transporting a total of 4021 passengers. I am impressed with the facilities, staff and crew aboard this ship. We extend our appreciation to NUVOS for their assistance in this urgent need. We understand that it involved some interruption in other work and some significant travel on their part. I will complete this entry after we have arrived in Dresi.
Dresi Med Center staff were ready and waiting in the egress area for our arrival. Dismemberment was smooth and problem free. Critical patients are receiving the care they need; others are being checked over for lingering effects of hypoxia, cyanosis and PTSS. The physical treatments are quite straightforward and most successful. The psychological treatments are more difficult in these situations. We have found, however that those we rescue are very robust and resilient people. We believe they will not just survive this trauma, but thrive as free people.
I might note that a rescue was performed earlier and that the 24 rescued are part of the group that is now here in Dresi.
Now I am off to Korama.
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114/09/08 12:23 Sacrificius 24 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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When there is a report such as was given about the 2900 abandoned to die, reactions vary a little. Mostly, there is no reaction. We live in a very violent universe and many have become numb to it. Our wars kill millions so why worry about a mere 2900. The Capsuleer life has not only insulated us from death but also from living humanity. The pod separates us.
There are exceptions. There are pilots other than DSTON pilots who make it a practice to rescue the stranded. There are people of special caliber who reach out to those who have suffered such things. We are glad for such people. In fact, in the wake of the large rescue we received a donation of high quality food and medicine for use in our medical facilities. This donation will be used to replenish supplies that were used rapidly in the necessary response to this rescue. We acknowledge the generosity of this pilot.
Rescues continue. There were two jet cans on this particular patrol but only one was a death can. The other contained a nit of tritanium, doubtless the byproduct of recent violence in this area. The death can contained 43 people waiting for what they anticipated to be death. But, that has changed.
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114/09/09 12:01 Relaxedtrader 43 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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"I do not talk to inferior beings. Do not message me again swine." These were the words spoken to me by one ChineseLollipop when finally I received a response to my asking why he had dumped 2900 people out to die. It is clear that he does feel any accountability at least to such a lesser being such as I. Be that as it may, I do feel a sense of accountability to any of these abandon ones when it is within my power to act. The rescues reported below acknowledge the intrinsic value of the lives saved. We honor these lives and hold those responsible for their abandonment up to public shame.
I have informed the directors of our Medical program of an offer of expert help from sources familiar with problems unique to those we encounter in our rescue work. Our doctors and nurses are excited about this possibility and the freedom to consult and possibly refer unique cases when needed.
One such problem we often encounter is what you might call "exotic infections." These tend to occur in hypoxic cases where cyanosis has developed into necrosis. Affected cells and systems no longer respond with the same immunological defenses typical of healthy cells. There are times when available anti-biotics and even some advanced nano-treatments are able to combat the rare bacterial agents involved. These cases can be challenging. Having trusted outside medical resources could make our work more effective, saving lives and helping those we rescue recover from their injuries faster.
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I will say this; when cans are so labelled it does let us know what to expect when we reach them. These 26 were OK but they relayed to us that the pilot seemed insane. His behavior was disjointed and manic. They expressed great relief to climb out of the rescue ship on to the station.
Most of the 2900 from the other day are out of hospital. There is only one left in the hospital. We hope she will be released soon to join the others in the Dresi Matriculation Community.
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114/09/11 12:54 Pipi Ropogos 10 former Elite Slaves, 16 former slaves (in can labelled POWER TO SLAVES !) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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Chains, fetters, shackles and the like; ancient forms of restraint now unnecessary but still used. Now there are more sophisticated forms of restraint and more barbaric to be certain. But the ancient shackle is more than a practical tool of the slaver, it is symbol of slavery and domination. In the first death can were found 108 slaves still in their shackles but also the slavers were there, double crossed by the pilot they hired to transport them out of Amarr space.
Just as the shackle is a symbol for the slave and slaver, so we also use that symbol but in a different way. Once transported on board our rescue ship, my crew one by one removed the shackles from each slave and that in the presence of the slavers who looked on as the symbol of slavery was removed from hands and feet. The removal of the shackle is also a powerful symbol and a clear message. There is surprise in the eyes of the slave as she becomes a former slave. Surprise is in the eyes of the slaver as she realizes that we are a different lot to treat with.
When we dock, another surprise. 6 slaver hounds taken to their kennels by expert, trained handlers; Minmatar handlers. Destinies changed the moment these people and animals were abandoned in space. We hope for the good of all we rescue. Don't doubt that we also hope for good in the case of the slavers as well. Their lives matter to us and we will see that their lives are protected and that a different way of life is also place before them.
The shackles are gone...beaten into plow shares if you will. No one rescued here today need wear them again.
114/09/12 17:56 Adicus Mena Tokila 4 slavers, 6 hounds, 108 former slaves. 114.09.12 19:11 Xanphis Yassavi 11 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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A rescue earlier today presented us with a bit of a mystery. This pilot jettisoned a mixture of legal and illegal cargoes including 10 non-slave prisoners bound for who knows where. As of yet, we have not been able to unravel the reason for their imprisonment. We will be trying to determine that in days ahead.
Sometimes a pilot will jettison human passengers in favor of making room for some valuable loot he or she has discovered nearby. This may or may not be the case here.
In other news. We have transferred one of the 2900 rescue last week to a medical facility run by the Lai Dai corporation. This particular case presented a condition that our Medical staff was unable to treat. We appreciate the Lai Dai Corporation and the involved associates for their willingness to help us in this matter. We trust that the vast research and knowledge base capabilities of Lai Dai may come up with a solution to malady suffered by this otherwise healthy patient.
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Think about remedial education for a moment. In most cultures, this is a bad word. It means extra work before you can move on. Because education is a centerpiece of our Matriculation program, remedial programs are a huge part of what we do. Our hope and goal is to place Matriculants in University, Tech School, Law School and reluctantly, Military school. But before that can happen, remedial education has to happen. It is the first educational step in our program after evaluation. Excepting those who were highly trained or educated as slaves, all Matriculants need it to some extent before moving on.
How do most Matriculants approach their remedial studies? With excitement! Anticipation! Zeal! When they see a transport leaving the M-Center with those bound for Republic University or Pator Tech or the Justice Department Law School, they know that if they work hard at their studies, they will be on that transport some day.
To our surprise, we have found that the greatest interest seems to be in Republic University. We have been straightforward with our residents about the Gallentean model of education used at the institution. Rather than dissuading the choice, it has conformed the interest all the more. We have been curious about this so we began to ask around. What we discovered was psychologically intriguing.
Slaves are subject to near constant indoctrination, much of which doesn't work but has the opposite effect. This has been the historical struggle the religious Amarr have had with the Minmatar. They just won't give up that "mind of their own." The Gallentean culture is one of the targets to be maligned. The Liberal education model used in Gallentean schools is blasted as useless, decadent and definitely not a path to righteousness. Herein lies the unintended reverse psychology. "They say it is bad; it must be good." Matriculants by the thousands want a taste of that style and philosophy of liberal education. It is by far the first choice. More Matriculants choose to repatriate at a Republic University location than any other of our locations.
80 people were rescued earlier today. I wonder where they will want to go to school if that is what they seek. I wonder how they will approach their remedial studies. May the frontier before them inspire wonder and boldness.
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A DefinitionGǪ Vivisection: The act of cutting into or dissecting the body of a living animal.
Today while returning from Khanid space to a patrol area, I came upon a jet can labeled GÇ£biowaste disposal.GÇ¥ The can was abandoned (blue). As we approached it, a nearby Orca began tractoring the can. I assumed that if valuables were aboard, they would be looted. The Orca immediately released the can and warped out of the system. We often see cans labeled with derogatory euphemisms for slaves. We thought that this was probably the case here as well. I brought up the pilot owner information before we were in range. The Pilot owner of the container was one Saede Riordan. When in range, we recorded the pilot information, time, and contents of the can: 114/09/14 14:15 Saede Riordan 5 tourists with note "These people are dead. They have been vivisectioned." The can did contain exactly that; a bookmark/note and five dead tourists. Our forensic pathologists were able to determine that they had, indeed, been vivisected. What follows is my correspondence with Pilot Riordan immediately after the incident.
Correspondence with Pilot Riordan:
Why? From: Ston Momaki Sent: 2012.09.14 17:33 To: Saede Riordan,
Why did you jettison a can with 5 vivisectioned tourists? Are you responsible for their murders? Any explanation you care to give for this action?
Re: Why? From: Saede Riordan Sent: 2012.09.14 17:52 To: Ston Momaki,
It was biowaste that I did not want contaminating my ship. People die in the course of my day to day activities Mr. Momaki. I am a capsuleer, it is simply a fact of my existence. They were simply more useful to me dead then while alive. This is a dark universe we live in Mr. Momaki, I applaud your morality, but it is not something I possess nor would I desire it myself. I am what I am. We cannot all be paragons of virtue. In these dark heavens, someone must play the devil.
Saede Riordan CEO, Alexylva Paradox
A Request From: Ston Momaki Sent: 2012.09.14 17:59 To: Saede Riordan,
Pilot Riordan, DSTON would like to contact the next of kin of the five tourists you vivisected. Can you provide their names or any information that would help us track down their families? We would like to return their remains so that proper rites may be given and families have closure. Please assist if you can. Ston
Re: A Request From: Saede Riordan Sent: 2012.09.14 18:07 To: Ston Momaki,
I have no idea of their identities, I acquired them and others from the wreck of a sansha vessel that I found while exploring. I doubt their loved ones had any hope for their survival. If you'd really like, there are a number of live ones currently held in a holding container in a safespot within the Niarja solar system, I believe you already have the bookmark to the site. I have acquired the needed biologic components from these ones, you are welcome to the rest. Do as you wish with them.
Saede Riordan End correspondence
I was able to retrieve 20 more tourists who are alive and undergoing medical evaluation at one of our centers.
How does one describe the sight of five bodies, cut open; knowing that they were alive while the cutting occurred? How does one describe the incredulity of such an utterly dark response by the instrument of their death? Do we now live in such a culture where we simply shrug and accept this kind of behavior? Perhaps some may revel in this kind of barbarity, but surely there are those among us, some reading this, who will say, GÇ£enough!GÇ¥
What would be the very least of appropriate postures toward the one who did this? Will you continue to carry on casually with her as if her behavior was barely aberrant, not even barbaric? Try to pretend for a moment that the scalpel was in your own hand and the deed was yours. What would it take for you to become such a person? Indifference is the first step.
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114/09/14 14:15 Saede Riordan 5 tourists (death by vivisection)
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Zsaryna Adrelana wrote:I was under the impression that you did not identify the owners of blue cans. Our policy is specific to pilots abandoning cans containing live persons in need of rescue. The pilot who jettisons passengers and then abandons the can so that they may be rescued, is not named. The policy did not address this situation with pilot Riordan.
Nearly four hours after the grizzly discovery, regular patrol duty resulted in the rescue of 4 people from a death can. I cannot overstate the kind of joy and relief felt by my whole crew and myself at the discover of these four living people. We are always happy to rescue people but there were great cheers upon the transport of these four on board. They had no idea why our elation was such and we felt it inappropriate to tell them why. Suffice it to say that all aboard the DSTON Rescue were smiles crew, pilot, and rescued ones.
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Nothing to say, preoccupied with other things.
A couple notes: 1. cannot find "qu1ckkky" on Concord database. 2. Strictler1990 is a repeat offender
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There is no no name listed on the wall of shame below. When I went to retrieve the information from my log, no name. I had not entered it and I certainly don't remember it. But, 43 people are alive and well and were rescued in close proximity to the time they were jettisoned so they suffered minimal effects. That is always good.
I am distracted and worried about my friend Manwe. I fear that at the end of 60 days, he may not be a Disciple of Ston anymore.
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Very little has been going on in the way of rescues lately and this post is not directly about rescues. I happened to be on patrol today when 8 outlaw battle cruisers were quickly and summarily destroyed by an overwhelming force of Concord ships. I was on the scene at the time so I and my crew were prepared to receive surviving crew members from the destroyed ships. Sadly, there were none that we could find. The best we could do was to confiscate 14 mil ISK worth of heavy weapons. Other pilots with fast ships were quickly working the debris field. Perhaps they found some survivors. We can only hope.
It is the sad fact that capsuleer pilots risked the lives of so many of their crews in needless risk taking. While I know that this is a perennial debate and many say that crews know the risk, I am not so sure that they do. Did these crews know that they would be passing into almost certain death at a gate where their very presence would guarantee an overwhelming and destructive response from Concord? Each of these pilots will wake up in a vat somewhere and lament the loss of their rigs and weapons and expensive ships. But what of their crews?
Concord certainly has the ability to treat such outlaws as they would smugglers. Scram and Web them, instruct the pilots to jettison crew life pods, give the pilots time to save their crews.
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The second rescue recorded below was of one single person left alone to die. The act of jettisoning her into space was a sort of ultimate disrespect of her individual life. "Die now, you are worthless." This is what those on the Wall of Shame are saying in effect. We say to this lone person rescued,"Live now, you are valuable!" We say it to all those we rescue. Your lives are valuable, live them!
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114/09/22 01:43 longsight 22 people 114/09/22 13:21 Skadiz 1 person
P.S. Kithrus, I'm glad you are such a loyal follower of our thread here. Our Matriculants are especially keen to be aware that those on the side of slavery keep up on the work. It is our humble privilege to be a part of your morning news routine. I can see it in my mind's eye, Kithrus there with his toast and coffee, catching up on the Disciples of Ston. We will continue to do our best to be a positive part of your morning.  The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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106 people were rescued through the course of the day. I ponder in hope that the number is greater and that there are many others passing through the lanes of space that are also rescuing those left to die. The last rescue again enforces the importance of taking time to check in the unusual places. 10 were left and then the can was blued in a place not typically associated with passenger jettisons. The troubling thing is that there were stations close by and no danger from customs. It will be transition time soon for those at the temp center as they anticipate moving to one of the larger communities in Dresi. There is a lot of excitement as those rescued think about joining a large community of people, all with similar experiences.
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114/09/23 12:19 Alex Saturnine 86 people 114/09/23 19:01 Sahnjin K'Vol 10 people 19:05 (Blued Container, non-border location) 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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"For as long as you live you will be bound, a slave, a common laborer for someone else. Accept it as your lot in life." These words were spoken to one of the 92 we rescued yesterday. They were spoken to him by his former master as he boarded the capsuleer piloted transport bound for State territory and the illegal slave markets networking from the Jita trade hub.
That all changed at 12:54 hours yesterday when the realization that imminent death was interrupted and new possibilities opened. To those we pick up in these death cans we say, "Let your destiny expand. You live for a purpose find it, make it, walk it."
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Upon the rescues recorded below, our temp center reached its capacity and the time has arrived once again to transport Matriculants and others to larger facilities. These travel times also provide time for thought, observation, and reflection.
Laughter comes in as many varieties as people, motivations, and intentions. I hear laughter from the poles of the spectrum of humanity in the work that I do. Perhaps the purest form of laughter is the self-effacing laughter of a person comfortable with themselves and secure enough in themselves to recognize the goofy things we all do and to laugh at themselves sincerely. This laughter is most common among the "simple" people we rescue. It is rare among us capsuleers. It seems the more powerful and capable we become, the less we are willing to see the humor in our own gaffs.
Capsuleer laughter... Yes, there is a lot of it, but it is somehow far less pure. Mostly, there is a lot of snickering at others and to oneself. A short visit to any of the public channels will fill your auditory com with enough snickering to last a lifetime all in a few moments. Humor has become one of the favorite tools to elevate self at the expense of others. We tend to clothe ourselves with a layer of denigrating laughter designed to hide our own insecurities and to foist ourselves as superior to all. This, accompanied by the well-recognized "I know more than you do" smirk.
Picture two scenes if you will: Scene one is the supper table at the temp center where rescued people eat, talk, cry, and laugh. Leaving that setting, I feel invigorated and healthy. Scene two is some public com channel where capsuleers gather mostly to prove their superior intelligence over each other. Here there is a lot of argument and laughter. After a while, I leave. But, I do not feel invigorated or healthy. Rather, I feel drained. I think there are a lot of capsuleers who need to look for a better source of laughter, one the builds up rather than tears down.
Part of my transportation duty today is to take the remains of the five vivisected tourists to our facility in Ation. There, Gallentean pathology specialists will provide one last forensic examination before we perform funeral rites.
Also on the journey are 20 surviving tourists that Pilot Riordan allowed us to rescue from a secure capsule. These, she explained were picked up from a destroyed Sansha vessel in her explorations. Having secured what she wanted from the five vivisections, she let the others survive. There is no laughter in this group. First, they were subject to the horror of Sansha, then to await possible vivisection. These are traumatized people. Some would say to put them out of their misery. We still see hope that they may recover a semblance of their former humanity. Our homeless shelter will take over the long term care of these individuals.
I will also take my first journey to our new center in Yulai with 9 Slavers destined for our detention center there. The last stop of the journey before returning to patrol duty will be Pator Tech in Abrat where 9 hounds will be retrained as service dogs.
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I have noticed in the last few days a sharpened pitch of hatred on the pages of this forum. It troubles me. Unless capsuleers are to find the better angels of our beings, we will never achieve anything other than our own destruction. We need to seek to bend our own wills to good; not through coercion, slavery, or force of arms, but by the collective force of individual decisions to be and do good. Deny hatred the permission to rule your will.
The last of these rescues presented a recurring question. Why do some pilots jettison legal cross-border passenger cargo such as slavers, hounds and freed slaves? This rescue seemed to be made up of three separate travelling groups, two of slavers with hounds and slaves destined for the illegal trade and one of freed slaves headed for perhaps Gallente or Republic space. Things change very quickly in this hostile place we call New Eden.
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114/09/27 21:04 Giltine Giltine 5 people 114/09/28 12:52 Raptor Scorpion 7 people 114/09/28 20:26 Efer 4 slavers, 8 slavers, 4 hounds, 10 hounds, 14 former slaves, 58 former slaves, 10 freed slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

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I instructed my crew, "Place these passengers in the medical transport unit and the junction of the center roll axis and center pitch and yaw axis." These 5 were quite ill from their experience both before and during their jettison into space. Capsuleer pilots often take little care or notice of passengers not accustomed to space travel. Even in a ship such as our rescue vessel that is a half a KM long and with only a .87 I.M. placing passengers anywhere but at the center of the pitch, roll, yaw axis can generate sickening and harmful G forces. For injured or weak passengers, this is of particular concern. These five made it back to the center OK albeit dazed.
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Yesterday and earlier today, we were able to rescue two groups of people. Both were found in close enough proximity to jettison that serious problems were avoided. The last three rescues come after a period of relative inactivity in our patrol areas. We have not been able to determine a pattern to this. If we were able to, we could schedule extra patrols during particularly active times. As it is, we are left with simply trying to adequately cover the times we can cover.
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I cannot deny that I sometimes become a bit lost in emotion, a bit of an un-achuran trait for an Achura. Oh well, that is the cross I bear. However, I do not mind bearing it, for it is a hallmark of humanity to experience emotion as part of what motivates and fuels our imagination and experience. As to whether or not I am a free-will cultist, that is up to the judgment of others who also value free-will. I do not accept the judgement of a Sansha loyalist as definitive on the matter, though.
Related to the matters above, I will say that I experienced a great flood of emotion, even elation at the rescue of those list below. To see the surprise of joy on the faces especially of the former slaves but even on the faces of the slavers that they were alive and would live to see tomorrow, generated one of those outbursts of emotion that I am often prone to experience. Guilty as charged.
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Hardship is a reality for most of the billions of ordinary people who inhabit our cluster. To most, everyday life is a struggle in one form or another. Life is hardship. The former slaves we rescue know about hardship. They also accept it as a fact of their existence on both sides of slavery. Those coming out of slavery do not expect to be coming out of hardship. They know that the hardships of freedom may and often do exceed the hardships of slavery. Yet, they prefer to be free. One of our recently repatriated Matriculants put it this way, "Freedom dignifies hardship and turns it into a tool that a man can use to build himself." A slave carries hardship on his back because it is put their by others. A free man faces hardship head on. The joy these rescued ones experience is not because they are now entering a life of ease without trouble or suffering. The joy these experience is that of one who sees what is on the other side of hardship and sets one's face as flint to reach it.
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94 living souls on board a deathcan are now safe at our temp center.
Ceaseless argument. That is what I am seeing growing once again on this forum. I myself have a history of guilt in this area. Don't get me wrong. Some arguments need to be made and those who are most skilled should make them. But here, the arguments resemble something else. Arguments for and against the existence of God by those whose lives lend little credence to their point of view... Often times those who argue for a god lose on the basis that their conduct presents a rejection of the morals and values espoused in their spoken theology. I'd rather see you live out your theology in a life that makes me want to "know your god" than hear you talk about theology all day while living a bankrupt life.
It isn't just the theologians doing it. Others claim to hold the secret to releasing all the positives of existence if only their way would be adopted. These same ones daily demonstrate that they themselves are prisoners within persistent human traits such as anger, jealousy, greed, insecurity, spite, unforgiveness, etc. No amount of enhancement technologically, psychically, or spiritually has ameliorated these persistent demonstration of human weakness.
So what to do? I certainly don't have many answers, but I think there is a principle that applies to capsuleers and it comes in the form of a maxim of sorts.
THE POWER I AM GRANTED I WILL EXERCISE FOR OTHERS NOT OVER OTHERS.
When I see this, I am far more apt to see your arguments as credible.
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Our critical care crew aboard our rescue vessel is always a bit concerned when former Elite slaves are rescued. "Elite" is a euphemism used by slave holders for those slaves particularly suited, sometime bred for hard physical labor. They are often treated as a expendable commodity as it were, fuel for the fire. By the time they are pawned off out of Empire space, they are often merely a physical shadow of their former selves. These are the ones often in need of extensive medical attention. Aged beyond their years with bodies racked ragged by ceaseless heavy labor; that is how we find them.
Most we are able to help back to good health. Many retrain for less strenuous work and live out the remainder of their years in peace. Some choose to join the military of their tribe of origin. They are free to make these determinations on their own.
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After the last rescue and after safely transporting the passengers back at the center, I returned to patrol to see about an opportunity to confiscate a sizeable cargo of dangerous munitions. As luck or providence or whatever you prefer would have it, I was able to confiscate an estimated 81 million ISK worth of ammunition. Never to be used to kill from this time on, this ammunition will be stored and kept guarded forever or until the uranium decays to inert matter.
It has been a busy patrol and rescue day. There seems to be a lot of trade traffic and consequently a lot of passenger jettisons going on. I'm glad we are able to help some of those passengers.
Thank you Gaufres. We appreciate your continued rescue work.
The Disciples of Ston and many of the Matriculants that we have helped are in vigilant watch these days over the helth and well-being of a true servant of New Eden. Our thoughts dwell and focus on the recovery and health of this worthy pilot.
The Disciples of Ston bid her and those who help her, peace.
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114/10/13 15:30 Nick Martynov people 95 people 114/10/13 17:07 Katana Nova 10 people 114/0113 20:16 Jukfuu Doshu 18 people Shojo Aro 3 slavers, 33 former slaves
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We call him Sam. That isn't his real name, but he will answer to it and it is a whole lot easier for everyone to pronounce than his real name. Sam is my Vherokior crew chief and an incredibly sensitive and perceptive man. Often, he knows ahead of time that something is unusual in a rescue. Often, the whole crew is better prepared and our center fore-warned because Sam has raised the alarm even before the rest of us know what is happening.
Such was the case today. We warped into the patrol area and Sam said, "Captain, that death can contains chaos, utter chaos!" "What do you mean, chief?" I responded. "I'm not sure, but we need to be ready. I feel we need separate compartments and to clear the center section for the injured. I feel this is different than any rescue we have done." My crew got to work immediately and we approached the can even as I contacted the temp center to have the triage crew ready. When we scanned the can and saw what was aboard, our jaws dropped. Sam was right, there was chaos aboard. As soon as all were aboard, we raced back to the center. Best is the least amount of time spent on the ship. Once back at the center, things were a little calmer, but nothing has settled down by any means. We have a lot of sorting out to do on this rescue. Priority is to get everyone fed and medically checked out. Twenty two are in our trauma center and will be transferred to Dresi ASAP. The rest seem OK, except for the woman claiming to be Oura Madusaari. She has had to be sedated for her own protection and safety.
Concord has not been able to help us on confirming her identity due to the fact that they inform us that there are currently 18 refugees in their records all claiming to be Oura Madusaari. This presents a bit of a challenge for us. Who is the real Oura? Our center staff have a lot of work ahead in the next few days.
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114/10/13 20:51 AgenMm 20 people 114/10/15 17:39 Anthony VanOrthon 10 former Elite Slaves, 120 female exotic dancers, 20 male exotic dancers, 1 freedom fighter, 9 homeless persons, 22 seriously injured former slaves, 40 janitors, 140 Marines, 170 militants, 1 person claiming to be Oura Madusaari, 30 prisoners, 2 slavers, 3 hounds, 29 former slaves, 4 stranded pilots, 183 Tourists. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Yesterday, I complained some about the presence of chaos in the unusual rescue involving the diverse group of passengers. Later a resuce of a single person took place. She told me later that the sound of voices and activity after the dead silence of the can was an unspeakable joy. In the hours since her rescue, she has not been outside of the company of others for any time. It may be some time before she will be able to spend time entirely alone.
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114/10/15 22:56 krilien one person The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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We value the lives of those we rescue, even those of the slaver and the former slaver hounds. We see in these lives intrinsic value. There is another kind of value that is an extension beyond the intrinsic. It is the value we attach to those who have, through their actions, personality, kindness, and quality of goodness established a growing edifice of value. This value grows over time and is a product of the appreciation that others have for you.
I had a brief conversation with such a person today while out on patrol. She had recently come out of a great physical challenge; an illness of sorts. She has a long road of recovery ahead of her. Not being terribly skilled with words, I struggled to communicate with her that she is valued by many and that her good deeds of kindness to many have built up a considerable edifice of value.
We all have that potential, but do not all choose to develop it. Even the former slavers rescued today may choose to turn a different direction. There is always potential to see our skills, knowledge, talents, knowhow, etc as tools to serve others rather than ourselves. We see that even as a reality for the hounds we rescue. That is why we seek to retrain them as service dogs.
Our hearts are with the young pilot during her recovery. May peace and well-being abide with you.
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114/10/17 15:18 Impera Patra 4 slavers, 10 hounds, 14 former slaves. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Thank you for your kind offer of assistance, Captain Welle. The most important help would be to keep your eye out for death cans wherever you go, especially in border situations. We are willing to take any rescued people into our program here at DSTON.
The rescue detailed below resulted in 47 people making it out alive. The 22 seriously injured former slaves that we picked up the other day are now stable enough for transport to Dresi. This hopefully will happen in the next few days. We have asked the other passengers if any of them have any information on the one claiming to be Oura. Dead ends are all we have reached so far. She seems to be quite mentally disturbed. We have contacted the staff at our center in Ation to prepare to house and care for her until this is all straightened out. It will take some time to sort out the transportation needs of the 183 tourists. The militants and Marines present a sticky situation as it seems they were involved in some covert plans in the ongoing conflict among the sovereignties. They are patient and no leader has yet emerged and no one has yet requested to contact a consulate. We will continue to provide for their needs until we know more. We are offering employment to all the exotic dancers, male and femaile as well as to the janitors. The wages and benefit s we offer are more than competitive and we also provide a good cause. Those who take employment in our centers generally enjoy what they do and find the work meaningful and satisfying. Finally, the prisoners will be housed at our Yulai detention center. Some if not all would have been executed otherwise since their crimes involved the accusation and conviction of heresy, treason, and murder. They will not be executed under our watch.
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114/10/18 23:15 Jacob Svensk 47 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Who are these five people that you should decide to just leave them in space to die, Pilot Sharell? Who are they to us? They are persons worthy of saving. So, that is what we do. This we do without killing, shooting or destroying others in the process. That is our mission in a nutshell.
We capsuleers have been given unprecedented ability to put our imaginations into action. Fellow pilots, how do you imagine yourself? Your deeds reveal what dominates your imagination. Some of you have an imagination as dark and smelly as the lowest, filthiest orifice expelling the grossest of refuse that can be conjured. Your actions reveal that. Others have an imagination that moves them to be better than they are. That is called growth. I don't believe you can just stay the same. You will either fall to your dark imaginations and become worse or you will attain to your brighter imagination and become better.
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114/10/19 21:46 Sinya Sharell 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.10.20 16:38:00 -
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The Disciples of Ston are often criticized for our small deeds of rescue. "You make no difference," so the charge is read. Self-proclaimed "large minded" capsuleers scoff at the small deeds impacting small numbers. 76 people saved. Not a universal impact by any stretch at least at first glance. Surely to the 76 who go on living it is a univere sized act. This is enough for us; but there is more to it than that. The so-called "big-mindedness" of the capsuleer most commonly has to do with pushing the scale of killing, depravity, cruelty and so forth to astronomical limits. This is big-mindedness to some apparently.
What if many smaller deeds were done by many more? What would the cumulative impact be? How does this begin? It begins when capsuleers choose to do what has little impact but what is right anyway. It begins when more and more choose to do the small good deeds before there is any assurance that others will follow. One needs an intentional blindness to the massive scale of evil around us to begin such a journey. One cannot forestall doing good, just because the evil of others makes your good seem small.
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114/10/20 12:28 Jaso Lopez 76 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Is there a difference between religious conviction, dedication, devotion and religious fanaticism? I think there is. Both show up frequently on these channels and out in our cluster. Fanaticism is characterized by an insecurity, fear, and lack of assurance so acute that the fanatic must kill, destroy, and insult in order to soothe his or her doubt. The extremism we have recently seen and the quest for recognition through atrocity is the weakest form of religion.
We rescue many devoted religious/spiritual people. Some are theists, some deists, some spritists, some spiritualists, etc. What characterizes those who have conviction as opposed to fanaticism is a quiet confidence. If I believe in God, I believe He is capable of proving himself without needing nor commanding me to destroy, enslave, or bully others to think as I do. If I do share my "faith" as it were, I do so with gentleness and respect. There is no credibility in fanaticism or megalomania.
I am happy to report that 68 people were recently rescued and are in good health, ready to go on with life.
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114/10/22 12:09 hatima 68 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Again we see the dumping of legal passengers. For what reason, we cannot tell. In the past, pilots have expressed the need to dump people to make room for lucrative items found in wrecks and other cans. Perhaps this is the case. Regardless, we will rescue all that we find in such dire situations. We have seen the power of mercy to change the hearts of even the hardest of people. Some of those we rescue are not the kindest, gentlest people. Some become so after receiving kindness for the first time in their lives.
Sometimes, other station personnel will share treats with the children we rescue. There are certain trusted individuals we have come to know and we are happy to see this introduction into a new community happen this way. A piece of candy, a cookie, a quafe or phanta given to a child brings smile and curiosity. This time it also brought tears. One of the children who was a part of the 35 in the first rescue received a lemon phanta. She took her first sip and the funniest look came across her face; she had never had anything carbonated before. We had just arrived with the second rescue. In the business of the unload, the little girl slipped away from where she was supposed to be and ran up to one of the haggard looking prisoners. Staff tends to panic a bit when this kind of thing happens. The little girl ran up to the Amarrian prisoner holding up her can of phanta to the dirty rough looking man saying with a smile, "You have to try this sir, it tickles your nose."
This big, rough looking man (turns out to be a political prisoner) bends down, takes a sip of the phanta; "Why it sure does tickle my nose." Many eyes became a bit misty at this point.
One of the reasons we tell these stories is a hope that capsuleers will begin to recover the ability to see the living souls, personalities, spirits of the people they impact. Only then will our actions be thoughtful not thoughtless.
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114/10/22 13:33 Aranel DaMorre 35 people 114/10/22 22:35 Haemoglobinz 1 freedom fighter, 10 militants, 10 prisoners, 10 former slaves. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Our Temp Center is almost ready to arrange transport of current residents and detainees to more permanent facilities. The center in Yulai will have its work cut out for it with the addition of good number. We hope that many if not most of these could be relocated elsewhere. Many of those recently rescued are taking on employment with us. Since we are a non-profit, endowment supported entity, we can offer very competivie wages and salaries and also offer non-violent meaningful work for many who are war weary and ready to engage in non-destructive work. A specialist has been brought in to our Ation facility to help evaluate and treat Oura. We hope that her true identity can be determined through the course of treatment.
69 more were rescued yesterday before patrols were concluded.
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114/10/23 17:43 egons fox 69 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Once the conscience is set aside for the sake of expedience, profit, or convenience the path can become increasingly dark until there is little left but a mere semblance of one's former humanity. The offender on the wall of shame below is a repeat offender. The first time it was 15 blown out into space. This time it was 20. Was there any thought at all for the lives she discarded? Was there the first time? None this time? Who can tell but the pilot herself.
Today was a good day for DSTON and for several hundred people rescued recently. We are happy to enroll a variety of people from former soldiers and exotic dancers to former slaves and ordinary professionals, janitors and people from many walks of life all beginning job training today at new locations to work for our organization. Many will become part of the staff of our Matriculation Centers, others at our homeless shelter and still others at our detention center. Secretarial, administration, medical, janitorial, food service, educational, research, technical assistance, etc. We are very pleased to have the additional staff to help us out as our centers grow.
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114/10/25 21:04 moonlight sculpter 20 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Earlier today we reached 19 people before their time ran out. Speaking of that, we who are capsuleers tend to have a misguided notion that our time will not run out. It will. Being a capsuleer creates a sort of fantasy that we have more time than others. This tends, I think, to make us live a bit above others when we should remember that we are mortal, fragile, and will die. Capsule technology is a very young technology. It is not time proven. None of us can reasonably expect that this artificial existence we have created is in any way permanent.
So...use your time wisely. Imagine what is good and translate that imagination into becoming better and helping others to do the same. For the 19 we rescued each moment will be lived with a bit more appreciation no doubt.
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114/10/26 21:50 Xyponeus Ghekon 19 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.10.27 18:18:00 -
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In the last 24 hours we have been able to rescue these 34 lives. They are a testimony to the value of life. I believe that the continuation of life for these 34 people will result in a better universe as they work out good in the days they have left.
Speaking of good: In the last 24 hours, I have been able to confiscate over 8.5 million ISK in high power weapons and ammunition. These items will remain in storage, unused until the dissolution of time. They will not be recycled, sold, or given away. They are a symbol of my hope that one day all instruments of violence will forever be silenced and unused.
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114/10/27 17:53 Kris Dethahal 34 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Once upon a time, along time ago in fact, titles that are now arbitrary and often self-assigned, came about when individuals distinguished themselves through deeds and manner of lifestyle. As history "progressed" these titles began to be assigned by virtue of family connection, education, and social station. Lost was the connection to actual earning through exceptional deeds of merit and character. Even further down the darkening tunnel of history, these titles become the function of wealth and power and many such titles were claimed by people who have not even the remotest connection to the deeds and character that onece defined the title. Originally, most of these titles were given not because the the titled wanted to be so, but because of love and admiration by those who benefited from the deeds that spawned the title.
Titles that come to mind:
Lady: a woman of unsurpassed feminine virtues excelling in selfless acts of sacrificial love nurturing those in need at the expense of self and self aggrandizement. One assigned this title was recognized by those whom she served. Gentleman: a man of self-restraint, manners and selfless masculinity, using his strength and skill to protect, serve, and care for the needs of the poor, needy, defenseless. Those given this title gave up that wich was theirs to help those who lacked. Captain: A man or woman of such character as would place the well being of those of lower rank above him or herself in such a way that his or her life would be given to secure the safety of others. A captain goes down with his ship.
Use of these titles now has become flippant and presumptuous as many are those who claim them without any merit in deed or virtue. Most of us should just be content with Mr. or Ms. and leave the assignment of the grander titles in the hands of others if indeed we deserve to have them.
41 people we rescued from a death can today. We hope they will go on, live, and serve others well.
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114/10/28 20:53 AurielS 41 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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114/10/29 22:57 Drakus Blade 46 people
Why do you kill? Why do you shed the blood of others? I have met capsuleers, even warriors who answer that question with all seriousness and with a sense of great restraint. I believe that the greatest and best warriors are lovers of peace. It is the pretenders who make sport of violence and who use death and murder as a narcotic for their empty souls.
I do not believe that the majority of capsuleers have the maturity and the moral presence to responsibly handle the violent power they are given. Most do not give the deaths of their crew members a second thought; perhaps not even a first thought.
The Disciples of Ston will continue to hold to the standard of pacifism in our work. This will have its own consequences in a universe that grows ever more accepting of violence, murder, and wholesale death.
The 46 we rescued today and at the evening meal back at the centers. Quarters have been prepared and all have been scheduled for thorough medical exams. May you all enjoy a peaceful evening and good sleep. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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"Its a trap sir" said the Chief. "Of course it is, chief, but there are 46 people on board," I replied. "Contact the center and have them prepare Aimeds for a quick return. I am dropping the crew off and coming back." "You'll lose the ship," he said. "I know, but so what. I've lost many ships but these are 46 lives and these pilots care nothing for them." "The phony Plex is the bait, the other items are there for filler to make it look legit. I have a hunch, they will leave the people in the end. They just want the kill."
On went the conversation as we retuned to station. I dropped the crew off, loaded two Aimeds and returned to spring the trap. You've seen them before, generic cargo boxes labelled "30 day pliots license extension." Only in this can were also 46 people. Let them die, or try to get them out. If I could get them on board, the wreck will be registered to me and I can return for survivors. I wagered the "sport killers" wouldn't care about the slaves in the end.
And so it was. On return I found can and I brought all aboard. I was taken out quickly. Fifteen minutes later we returned and retrieved all 46 people and left a few non-military items behind in a blue can. Although a bit shaken from the experience, the 46 are alive and safely back at the temp center. Mr. Bombaldir and his cronies got the thrill of their kill and the facade of bravery perhaps. We have the pleasure of helping 46 people.
This is the second time only, I have seen this scenario. The first time, I was not able to retrieve passengers and they were taken by the pilot. I feel very fortunate this time to have been able to help those who were being used as pawns in capsuleer blood sport. Never again will these 46 be helplessly subjected to this kind of thing. They now have some new choices in life.
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114/10/30 18:20 Tom Bombaldir 46 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Now this is odd. According to Concord and its affiliates Oura Madusaari seems to be the most recent popular choice among the delusional. We now have two hysterical people both claiming to be Oura. Hopefully the counseling department on our Ation facility will be able to help these women in time.
This rescue occured shortly after yesterday's encounter described above. Unfortunately, we were too late to warn another pilot who came under attack by the same group. As we arrived, he was in the final throws.
There is a phenomenon I am observing among those capsuleers who find themselves on the wall of shame. Baseline humans as they are sometimes refered, are all faling under the category of "expendable commodity." The four civilian pilots were asking "why?" "Why were we just dumped in space to die?" The quick answer to this is that you are not valued by the person who did this. What is worse, to be killed in hatred or to be left to die disregarded?
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114/10/30 19:15 DarkWarrion Oura Madusaari, 24 former slaves, 4 stranded pilots. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.02 13:01:00 -
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At the temp center station there are large view ports facing both entrance and exit areas where ships come and go on their business. The children we rescue come from a mixture of generational slave situations and from recent settlement slaver raids. The two groups are quite disimilar and the difference never more apparent than with children. What does this have to do with view ports?
One of the favorite activities among both adults and children once people are settled in here is to watch the coming and going of the great capsuleer and merchant vessels. There is an endless fascination especially among those who have little experience off of a planet surface. Most all our Matriculants enjoy their visits to the observation lounges throughout the station. However, one of our recent rescues included a little girl, eight years old, who was terrified to be anywhere near any observation port. She had a terrible fear of windows and would cry out "monster! monster!" anytime she was near one. Our staff was befuddled by this for some time and we felt the need to look in to the possible reasons. At first we thought that perhaps the young girl had experienced nightmares about some kind of fantasy terror in the form of space monsters and such. Then, we received some help.
We put the word out among our greater population and it was discovered that the girl was part of a settlement raided by slavers in a disputed area of space. Turns out the girl and her family were abducted and enslaved from their home. We spoke to the girl and had her describe the experience. She told us of the slavers looking into the windows of their home before abducting her and her family. She came to refer to the slavers as "monsters." The light went on.
She was terrified of being near any outside window for fear that she might be seen by slavers wanting to take her captive again. While others see ships coming and going, she saw people coming to take her. We unfortunately do not know where the rest of her family was taken in that raid. Last night, I and one of our female Elders took the little girl to a small view portal in a dark room. The Elder held the little girl very tight and securely and she took her first peek out at the stars and ships as they left the station. "No one can see you, my sweet." She began to relax a bit more, but the road for her ahead is a long one.
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114/11/01 19:43 Jlonama 40 people
Dr. Nalthkh, So gratified that you were able to rescue those dear people. It is also good to know that there yet more who will help in the work. Here is the link: Lady W0rk ((You have to deleat the percent sign and the number 20))
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.03 13:24:00 -
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Tax time for DSTON. No I am not referring to the taxes we gather as a corporation for neither Dr. Nalthkh nor myself run missions. I do refer to the taxes we pay importing and exporting food, water and material from our planetary operations to supply the Matriculation Centers. I bring it up because I was caught in the act of complaining the other day and was called to account by one of our Elders. "Are you losing your ideological edge, Ston?" This was the question and a good one at that. Taxes are a small thing that can make one momentarily lose sight of why one is willing to pay a price to help others. How does one get the ideological edge back. Each time I see a Matriculant take a drink of fresh water produced at one of our planetary plants, the edge comes back.
I have three rescues to report. We are glad to welcome all of these people to our temp center. There is a repeated conversation that occurs with those "legal" passengers that we rescue such as slavers and those former slaves who have had their transponder implants altered to register them as freed. On my end the answers go something like this. "No, you shouldn't pay a capsuleer pilot upfront." "You need to know of the pilot is hauling contraband if you want to make it to your destination." "No, you can't trust the word of most capsuleer transport pilots." "Yes, they will dump you into space to make room for more valuable cargo." On it goes. As we try to sort out the needs of these "guests" and sometimes "detainees" they come to see the reality of how dangerous space travel really is.
One last note: We have found in Freed former slaves a most delightful eagerness to find ways to serve and help their brothers and sisters still in captivity. We offer to train and hire those we rescue and most cannot believe the enormous amount we offer to pay them. Much is tiny in the perspective of the capsuleer but a tiny bit is enormous in the perspective of these recently freed and now rescued people. They are some of the hardest working people you will ever meet.
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114/11/02 14:07 Miha P 10 Freed Slaves, 3 Slavers, 28 Former Slaves 114/11/02 22:13 XMapu Hax 10 people 114/11/03 12:55 DanilaMaster34 8 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Repatriation is a slow process and the Disciples of Ston conduct that process in such a way that focusses on the safety, well-being and actual arrival of Matriculants back to primarily the Republic. It is illegal to transport anyone with an active slave implant transponder across Amarr, Khanid, or Ammatar borders into the Republic, Federation, or State Territories. Because of this, transportation must be accomplished carefully and covertly. That is the way it is. As you know, all slaves register on customs manifest computors and scanners as "slaves." At present, there is no way to change this. This is another matter, of course.
We continue to repatriate those we rescue and those committed to our care. Does this happen as quickly as would we would like? No. It is a very slow process. It is necessarily slow to insure the safety of those involved. Regardless of the judgments of some in the capsuleer community, we will continue this work.
Three rescues are reported below. Each of these lives is significant and valuable. Each rescue is a celebration of the human lives saved from an ignominious death in space. These are lives important for the whole of humanity and we are glad to serve them in this way.
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114/11/03 13:51 Tyn na'Zuul 36 people 114/11/03 18:21 43 people (name withheld, blue can) 114/11/03 23:02 Lady Blaine 40 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Do good and eventualy you may see good. What does this mean? In our work, the good we do means that we see evil every day. The Wall of Shame reflects evil deeds that those without conscience commit every day. We stare in that face of evil in our efforts to do good. However, there exists out there hearts of good and they can be found in capsuleer pilots. Note this log entry: 114/11/04 rescued 59 people rescued by Pilot and transfered to temp center. The pilot has asked to remain anonymous. We do and are seeing good. We are seeing kind and generous hearts at work evn in the darkness all around. I think it is pretty important to acknowledge this otherwise we ourselves will begin to feel isolated and jaded. We don't have to look for the evil, that is in our faces all the time. Sometimes, though, we have to look for the good. When we find it, let us dwell on it long enough for a little encouragment to settle in and help keep us going.
Speaking of Good: It is nice to hear from Manwe. I hope wherever you end up, we can work together. I know the the principle of Sankofa is strong in your heart and it will drive you passionately to help your people. Where we can join together in that spirt, let us do so.
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114/11/04 22:26 Skaoi 25 people 114.11.05 13:17 De ZuuuberrMan 3 people 114.11.05 15:10 92 people (name withheld, blue can) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I look at yesterday's post about doing good and seeing good and I just don't feel it today. On patrol, I continue to see pilots just casting aside human life and it causes my heart to sink. Yes I still know that there are good hearted, brave, kind capsuleer pilots out there and many I have been blessed to meet. But...When you see the faces of terror and the eyes of pain in those we rescue and you realize that the reason they need to be rescued is because of the cruelty of a single pilot, it is hard to escape the feeling of despair.
Well, I have heard the saying, "Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good." That has to be what we will continue to be about.
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114/11/06 12:21 DDizel 2 Slavers, 33 Former Slaves 114/11/06 13:52 AgenMm 45 people (name withheld) 32 people (blue can) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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It has been a busier than normal day of patrolling. My crew and I are very glad to have been where we were throughout the day. At one point we happened upon five jet cans, three of which had surviving people on board. We have repatrolled certain areas with greater frequency and found still more.
There is an issue that needs addressing. Former slaves that are legally released by their holders often find themselves purchasing transport fares through travel brokers who hire capsuleers. Often, these capsuleers are rather unscrupulous and will dump these freed slaves along with illegal slave passengers. We see this scenario in our rescue work. Those Holders who pride themselves in the humane treatment of their slaves are encouraged to bring this to the attention of the Amarrian transport authorities and those in charge of regulating the buying and selling of transport fares. Many passengers are being taken advantage of and put in dangerous situations. Those who are legally allowed to transport passengers should be bonded and insured. It should be much more difficult for tranport agents to hire just any pilot. But, I am probably wasting my breath.
The groups rescued today are safe, warm, medically tended, fed, clothed, and sheltered. The future for them is bright with possibilities.
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114/11/06 20:31 Xapp Branigan 50 people Praethis Starloe 31 people 20:44 Yakof Frost 45 former slaves, 4 slavers asykes 10 freed slaves, 4 slavers, 10 slaver hounds, 17 former slaves, 114/11/06 22:32 zander killer 4 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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What do you like to do? Evil or Good? Ah yes, the sharper among you will immediately notice the informal logical fallacy called "either/or thinking." So let's rephrase the question. Right now, this moment, what dominates your motivations? Good or Evil? There are no saints among us in the purest sense of the word. Even those whose lives are dominated by good have occasional temptations to do evil; perhaps to take vengeance or act on anger or be greedy or indulge the adrenaline of a violent outburst.
So, what dominates your motivations? What foot have you let in the door? Is it possible, if you have let evil dominate you, to regain a preponderance of good? I believe it is, but it will be easy. Choices to do good must be made until the doing of good informs your motivations. What about those who are generally good at heart? Can evil take hold? Yes, and easily if its foot is let into the door. How quickly one compromise here and another there can slowly shift a person's motivations from good to evil.
So what to do? Discipline the battle in your mind and motivations by choice. Rule the desire to do evil by choosing to do good even when you do not feel like it.
To those on the wall of shame: Let yourself feel shame for what you have done and next time, act differently. Push evil out the door and let the foot of good in.
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114/11/07 13:50 Nascentry Ahashion 28 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.08 15:10:00 -
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We welcome another 46 people to the temp center. I don't believe their stay will be long as we are approaching capacity and I will be bringing Matriculants to Dresi soon.
It seems that less than noble undertakings require an ever-increasing scale of complexity to justify their continuance. To preserve a reason for bloodshed and violence, these pursuits are often cloaked in the garb of religion and justified with the language of fanaticism.
Never more have we needed peace and peaceable hearts. Instead of new ways to kill and destroy, we need to seek new ways to have peace. I claim that it takes far more talent, strength, and fortitude to make peace than it does to make war.
I am pleased that even as I write this, once again I have had opportunity to confiscate weapons and put them out of circulation forever. TodayGÇÖs confiscation was worth 35,000,000 ISK. Currently in the DSTON weapons quarantine is 105,000,000 ISK worth of offensive ship modules and 115,000,000 in ammunition. However, what tempers my delight in these confiscations is the fact that the crews of these war vessels died meaningless deaths in the service of pilots senselessly committed to violence.
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114/11/07 19:10 Speregrine 46 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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There has been odd activity in some of our patrol areas lately. We suspect it involves people seeking to hurt others and justify it in the name of their religion. All this to suffering we already see and we will have to brace ourselves for more unpleasantness.
These eight were rescued earlier today. They describe the pilot who ejected that as a "sadistic nut." We see a lot of those.
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114/11/08 20:13 GrYeYes 8 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.09 16:37:00 -
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In reading about recent events, I am troubled to observe a shared religious pathology among certain groups of capsuleers. How sad when a group of people build a religious system around such horrible deeds. Making a religion of boody violence, establishing a holy sounding jargon around acts of supreme evil; how pathetic! Do you really feel holy? What a corruption of mind and heart must happen in the soul of a person to generate such depravity clothed in false spirituality!
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114/11/09 16:22 (name withheld) 29 people (blue can) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.10 21:31:00 -
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"Why would anyone even do that?"
This was the question posed to me in conversation with a nine year old boy on the temp center station. This boy is not one of our matriculants. He is the son of a couple who works on the station and he found occasion to play with some of the children we rescue. The conversation came about when he started asking questions about my ship and what I do in space. "Do you shoot things?" "No I'm a pacifist. That means I don't believe in shooting things." "What do you do then?" "Mostly, I rescue people who have been thrown out of ships into space." "People thrown into space? Why would anyone even do that?" " People can choose to be as bad as they can be if that is what they want. They can also choose to be a good as they can be if that is what they want." The little boy cocked his head and looked to the side as if to say, "I need to think about that." Then off he went and played with his new friends.
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114/11/09 21:15 Velice Aldeland 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.11 14:36:00 -
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Yesterday, I participated in the task of helping to settle a few thousand homeless people in our center in Ation. Where did they come from? Like most of the homeless in our sector, they were victims of a system that shuttles them from station to station, dumping them in busy concourse only to find the process repeated time after time. Capsuleer pilots are often hired to be part of the dirty work of transporting these large groups of people. Malnourished, often abused, sometimes mentally ill, usually physically ill, these people are often despised. "Just get a job, you lazy bum." "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps." Well, most of these people cannot simply "get a job." Some can barely get dressed let alone "pull themselves up by their bootstraps."
A pilot recently contacted us and asked us to take transfer of several large groups of homeless. He said that he acquired them through agents seeking to rid their stations of the unwanted presence of these societal leftovers. He asked to remain anonymous and we respect that. The pilot provided initial medical care, food, and clothing. They are now ready for longer term care in Ation. We understand that there is another group of 320 waiting in Irnin. We are ready to pick them up as soon as the first groups are settled.
While this is really Dr. Nalthkh's duty to report, I will mention that we recently acquired equipment to make significant upgrades to the medical infrastructure of all our centers. The most significant of these acquisitions was 40+ million ISK worth of sterile conduits. This will allow for the construction of updated emergency treatment centers in each of our office locations. We are also receiving donations of advanced antibiotic agents in sufficient stock to treat those coming into our centers who have advanced or difficult to treat diseases.
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114/11/11 13:33 reaping hook 6 people
Edit: 1597 new residents were added along with another woman claiming to be Oura. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.12 21:51:00 -
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Each and every person we rescue and help is important to us and numbers do not represent the real story for us. What many probably do not realize is that rescue work represents a small portion of the people we help. The reason it receives the focus is that it is the more public portion of our work.
Let me show you a recent note I received:
Khanid Kingdom From: (name withheld) Sent: 2012.11.12 18:48 To: Ston Momaki,
Dear Mr. Momaki,
I believe that one of the greatest issues for those who oppose slavery is the Khanid Kingdom. I am commiting the next two weeks to work full time in the Khanid Kingdom using my limitted resources to receive slaves out of captivity their and to bring them to your Center.
I happen to know that there are slave holders in the Kingdom who wish to get out of the slavery business completely but are afraid of their countrymen. I will focus my resources on assisting them in getting as many slaves out of slavery.
I will be in contact.
Sincerely, (name withheld)
A large portion of our work involves assisting those within slave holding territories transfer slaves to freedom. Most will not do this through legal emancipation so as not to raise suspicions or lose the coveted societal positions they worked their whole live to achieve. We have many partners in the form of pilots outside our organization who the contact they have to make this a reality.
It is official policy of the Disciples of Ston not to purchase slaves from the market in order to free them. However, there are others who regularly do so, right or wrong. We will however, receive former slaves from anyone. This has accounted for the greater number of our Matriculants and continues to be a large part of our center work.
This presents unique challenges. We are a small organization with limited resources. Those who enter our centers know that the process of repatriation is a steady, albeit slow process. Pilots outside our oprganization have also assited with this and we are very grateful for the help. The challenge is formidable. In the meantime, our centers within the empire grow and those who make their temporary home's there will never again be on the slave market.
I look forward to reporting what happens in the Khanid Kingdom in the next couple weeks.
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114/11/12 21:25 Helios Optimus 19 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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A few days ago I recieved another note from the pilot regarding slavery in khanid space:
Khanid From: (name withheld) Sent: 2012.11.12 22:59 To: Ston Momaki,
Dear Mr. Momaki,
I decided to take a two week working vacation to see the sights in the Khanid Kingdom. I had never actually spent much time in that part of space. I had heard of two things about Khanid space, one of great beauty and one of great ugliness. I decided to investigate on my own. I had heard that views of the nebulae in Khanid space are quite nice. I also heard that the slave markets of Khanid space contain some of the most horrid squalor known to humankind. I needed to see for myself. The next two weeks will be spent doing a bit of light mining and exploring.
I will be taking 100% of all proceeds from my mining while in Khanid space and using it to rescue from the slave market, those most pitiful under the oppression of Khanid slavery.
Unlike Amarr space where some holders have a deep religious connection to their slave holding and often treat those in their households well, the Khanid have a more "commercial view" of slavery. Anyone who wishes to become uninsulated to the plight of slaves should come and visit the Khanid slave markets and have your eyes pried wide open.
If your Khanid center is ready, I am prepared to transfer to your care, those I find in the worst of the Khanid markets.
Sincerely, (name withheld)
We are working to prepare our Khanid center for an unknown influx. Few or many, we will ere on the side of many. The Fresh water supply is delivered. Other supplies have been delivered or are on the way.
It is has been slow on the rescue side of things in spite of increased patrols. The rescue below was an unusual one in that the death cans were not in a high traffic area nor at a border crossing. The Woman claiming to be Oura was in a separate can by herself. I have informed the counselors at Ation that another Oura will be joining the other two.
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114/11/15 13:42 Edric Force 5 slavers, 10 hounds, 11 former slaves, A woman who claims to be Oura Madusaari The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.16 14:37:00 -
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I was reminded yesterday at the tragedy of those we miss in our rescue work. I was reminded that those who die ejected into space probably far exceed those that we are able to rescue. The set of events involved a trip into state territory to confer with some corporate officials regarding establishing a repatriation base for slaves from Khanid space who are of Caldari descent. I have learned that in all my travels, it is important to keep our sensors tuned to the possibility of those in need of rescue. The first rescue was on the Caldari side of a popular border crossing. There was a set of Giant secure containers that had been jettisoned and left by the gate. Usually such containers are empty. This time, one of them contained a stash of weapons and 106 people. Because we were on the State side, we ran the risk of being stopped by Customs but were successful in getting the people to a nearby station and into safety.
We have mentioned this in the past, but it needs repeating again as a reminder to all people of all sovereignties. The Customs forces of The Federation, State, and Republic all demand that illegal passengers such as slaves be jettisoned at gate locations within their sovereign space. Yet, after they are jettisoned, they are left to die. They are not picked up or rescued or helped. This is government sanctioned barbarism. The innocent passengers are given the death penalty for the crime of the capsuleer pilot.
I include Cunstoms on the wall of shame today, because they belong there for their moral crimes. If ever there were a government entity guilty of murder, our sovereign Customs forces are guilty.
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114/11/15 22:24... Raduvan Tsepesh 106 people State, Federation, and Republic customs for ignoring those left in space to die even while demanding that they be jettisoned. 114/11/15 23:56 (name withheld) (blue can) 63 people 114/11/08 20:13 Phantom545 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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I received this note yesterday: Khanid slavery From: (name withheld) Sent: 2012.11.16 22:00 To: Ston Momaki,
Dear Mr. Momaki, After the second day of my GÇ£vacationGÇ¥ in Khanid space, I stopped noticing the beauty and stopped enjoying the hospitality. The nightmares have begun. You canGÇÖt avoid them after you have visited one of the big corporate slave markets and seen the faces and smelled their misery. Faces of all races look back at you with the very personification despair; speaking a language of pain that has no words. You use GÇ£Wall of ShameGÇ¥ to describe those who dump slaves into space, well that is small compared to what I have seen in just a few days down here in slavery hell. Put Khanid Transport Corporation on your Wall of Shame. There are millions of slaves in their flesh markets, bought and sold like the catch of the day.
What a foolish and flippant attitude I had to conceive of the idea to spend a working vacation down here. Oh, I thought IGÇÖd do my part; help a few thousand of the worst case slaves; take in the sights then go back to my own business. This place could end up destroying my sanity. It is horrible here. I will never look upon the caldron nebulae again without seeing the face of misery.
How many souls does a Retriever full of ore redeem? Depending on your skills and the market, between 7,000-8,000. But what is that in a market of millions? I understand now why so many want to just shut their eyes to the reality that is slavery. I understand now the cop out of doing nothing because anything done is too little. I understand now the temptation to turn your face away and say, GÇ£Slavery is not that bad.GÇ¥ To admit the truth is too horrible.
I thought IGÇÖd better let you know what to expect. If I can keep up one or two runs a day. IGÇÖll deliver 100,000 plus slaves into your care at the end of the time here.
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114/11/16 15:06 IVeronical 43 slavers, 221 former slaves 114/11/17 15:49 Eridon Hermetz 12 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.18 14:26:00 -
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He who answers before listeningGÇö that is his folly and his shame.
Who among us might be gulity of this? I, for one, am guilty. In my own idealism, I sometimes wish to craft others in my own image and fail to listen to the deeper elements of their souls. That perhaps is what I did at the beginning with Manwe. Perhaps I saw only what I wanted to see and pushed upon him the rigors of pacifism where those ideals appeared to fit but really didn't.
I see this daily as I monitor com channels while on the routine of patrol. There are few good listeners among us. I know that I definitely need to work harder at this skill and craft. In fact, I beleive listening is the most powerful tool for peace that there is. Too bad so few strive to use it.
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114/11/18 13:28 SevenOf 9 4 slavers, 4 hounds, 31 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.19 23:57:00 -
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I recieved this today:
Suffering From: (name withheld) Sent: 2012.11.19 15:07 To: Ston Momaki,
Dear Mr. Momaki, Today marks the one week mark of my two weeks down here in purgatory. I am regretting the commitment to two weeks. I have come to hate it here. There is literally no end to the human suffering here. These people have created a bottomless pit of human suffering. There is no end to the number of people held in horrible slavery.
I feel I may need much help after this experience. I am finding it hard not to hate the Khanid people. I know this is wrong and I know that it is a minority of very wealthy, very evil people who are doing this. But, the things I am seeing, hearing, smelling, etc. are searing an indelible image on my soul.
How do you help some when all need help? Tell me Mr. Momaki! How the hell to you choose who to help? How the hell do you do this without ending up hating someone?
My good pilot, you will feel hate from time to time, but to be aware of it will enable you to "put it to death" so to speak. I can't answer all your questions. I would just say do what you are confident is goodness and to the greatest degree you are able.
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114/11/19 01:00 randesapr 11 people 114/11/19 02:09 Ashingara 10 people (former Elite Slaves) 114/11/19 23:46 Greg Rin 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.21 13:56:00 -
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Clues from communications received from the pilot working in Khanid Prime seem to indicate that the slaves her is redeeming are in the worst conditions he can find. If that is true, our facilities will need extra prparation for medical and nutritional needs we may encounter. We had determined that our water supply was sufficient, but as a precaution, I am enroute with another 8 tons of fresh water for the initial days next week.
Rescue work has been light over the last day or so. Only one to report.
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114/11/21 13:35 Laida Breeze 35 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.21 22:20:00 -
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The other day I confiscated a small cache of weapons belonging to a pilot who described himself as on a mission to "pod" pilots who used autopilot while travelling in their pods. Using profane crudeness, he described his joy in destroying his victims as if somehow simply because they used autopilot that they did not deserve to live.
By this time, little should surprise me. Yet, such things still do. What sort of Psyche takes pride in such things?
We currently have 54 slavers in out temp center. This is a larger number than what is typical. We have observed a greater number of slavers travelling with their slaves in attempts to make illegal border crossings. What meaning this has if any, is uncertain.
Our dieticians are requesting a supply of concentrated protein supplements for the Khanid center. I will be working on securing these in the next few days.
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114/11/21 19:08 Tamira Moon (blue) 48 people Svet Mgla 14 former slaves, 2 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The following was received last evening:
more than expected From: (name withheld) Sent: 2012.11.24 20:35 To: Ston Momaki,
Dear Mr. Momaki, It turns out that there will be more than 200,000 people given to your care on Monday. I've managed to make more runs than I thought I would.
I saw a very beautiful thing today. I was mining and a large asteroid was slowly turning, occluding the sun on each revolution. It was seeing the sun rise and set over and over again. At first I didn't want to look at it. I had a hard time admitting that there could be anything beautiful here. But then as I saw it again and again, I thought of the people, the slaves here. Maybe some of them can have a life, enjoy a sunset or sunrise.
But I can't get out of my mind that millions are here in these squalid markets. It haunts me. You know, the 200,000 + people bought out of these markets for two weeks of ore holds did not impact the market price even a tenth of an ISK. The supply of these poor souls is without end. May those responsible be judged!
I will be traveling to Khanid Prime tomorrow to receive the new Matriculants into our center there. I have offered the services of our counseling staff in Ation to the pilot. NUVOS has offered the use of their hsopital ship if needed. Since they have an office in the same station, this would make a suitable arrangment should we need to transport any critcal cases to Dresi.
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114/11/24 20:51 Sly Oskold 12 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.26 14:42:00 -
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220,900 people are being received into the DSTON Matriculation Center in Khanid. The task now is to see to their immediate medical, nutritional, shelter, psychological, etc. needs. The staff and volunteers are eager and ready for the work ahead. It will mean a lot of long days and nights ahead for many dedicated people.
This particular Matriculation center has been constructed a little differently from the others even in Amarr space. Why? In every other case, we have been located in either Minmatar or Gallente corporation property with the same in station management positions. In all other situations, slave markets are small or non-existent, even in Empire space. For example, in Dresi there is a limitted market and there are no slaves for sale from the stations where our centers are located. However, in the Khanid situation the markets are massive and corporate run. This generates unprecedented difficulty in keeping our center orderly and at peace with the station at large. This was why we had to obtain large amounts of construction material to rebuild our residential areas.
We admit that by establishing a large center here in Khanid space, we open the door for a very difficult dissonance between the 200,000 + Matriculants no longer slaves and on their way to repatriation and the 340,000+ slaves languishing on the station market at any given time. We ourselves look at this and grieve. If there were a magic wand that could be waved and we could Matriculate every slave on the Khanid Transport Storage station, we would in a heartbeat. For now, we live with the dissonance and do the best we can.
Our repatriation policy has always been a "first received, first repatriated" approach. I am asking Dr. Nalthkh and the Development office to revisit this policy in the case of the Khanid Center. It makes more sense to me to expedite the repatriation policy and to keep this center at a high turnover rate.
More pressing is the need to sort out the immediate needs of the new population and to take a careful census.
Progress is being made on establishing reliable sources of supply for the water and food needs of our Centers. Water production is the first concern. A new production facility is being established in Dresi today. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.11.27 13:59:00 -
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Fortunately, the work involved in refitting the Khanid center for a greater population does not make returning to patrols prohibitive time wise. I have just concluded a patrol and found these two groups adrift in a death cans. Appropriate reference is given to the offending pilots on the Wall of Shame below.
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114/11/27 13:44 Zap42B 26 people Ni Kayl 18 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Katran Luftschreck wrote:Ston Momaki wrote:In reading about recent events, I am troubled to observe a shared religious pathology among certain groups of capsuleers. How sad when a group of people build a religious system around such horrible deeds. Making a religion of boody violence, establishing a holy sounding jargon around acts of supreme evil; how pathetic! Do you really feel holy? What a corruption of mind and heart must happen in the soul of a person to generate such depravity clothed in false spirituality! Hey Ston, we've picked up over 600 deadbeats so far from various pirate & terrorist wrecks over the last few months and not even one of them knows how to make decent eggs benedict.. Thank God you came around to take all of this dead weight off our hands. They've all been contracted over to you. Come pick them up whenever you want. Now... you were saying something about the Amarr?
We will strive to take care of these refugees and many who are able and willing may find employment with us serving humankind. My apologies if I seemed to be criticizing the Amarr in my earlier post quoted above. That was not my intent. Many in our Matriculation centers follow the Amarr religion sincerely and peacefully. I have respect for all peaceful faiths. My reference was to the bloodlust of a few fringe cults. Indeed, these cults give all peaceful sincere religion a bad name. Please accept my apology if I offended you; it was not my intent. Cultic bloodlust is not limited to one race or nation. Violent religious extremism is a human sickness infecting all races and nations. We will give updates on the disposition and progress of those you have place in our care.
It is likely that Dr. Nalthkh will be picking them up as he is currently nearer to Tanoo.
One word. I only guessing, but this guess is from the many experiences we have with refugees of all kinds; I bet most of those 600+ are not deadbeats but true refugees from sets of circumstances where violence and misfortune has cast their lives into crisis. We will try to open doors to help them begin again. Thank you for caring enough to see that they found a home.
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114/11/27 15:02 Kesh Elarik 33 people Sayuri Ni 27 people 114/11/28 02:05 derf limpkin 10 (former Elite slaves) Nardieu Nardieu 4 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I don't make a practice of vaporizing anyone.
The new Matriculants in Khanid Prime are happy, but quiet. There is an awareness among them of the many more yet enslaved right in the very station. There is a mixed feeling in the center, but that is how it should be. Establishing leadership among the new residents is somewhat more difficult in that there is not one single leadership structure that is universally acceptable. Most of our other centers have an elder structure. We may structure the center into sub communities and bring in cultural representatives to help orientate the residents before they are repatriated in different locations.
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114/11/28 18:49 Maxon Saissore 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Does/Should idealism evolve? Yes it it does and yes it should. Let me be specific that idealism should e-volve and not de-volve. "ideally" idealism should grow from and in core core values. Growth... Tahrmal Nalthkh has helped me grow. How? By not allowing me to ignore resources that I have that can be used unselfishly to help others. "Be unsleflishly efficient, Ston!" was a recent remark. "We must get over the 'airhead' approach to humanitarian work." OK, so I can weep over my tea over the injustices around me while efficiently producing fresh water for our Matriculants to drink. It has been a concept I have been somewhat slow to adopt but is being forced upon us as our outreach grows.
Our water production facility in Madm has closed and moved to Dresi. More production facilities will be opening in the near future.
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114/11/28 20:45 KM9X 75 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I think a quiet drink and maybe a game of cards with some of the recently rescued people at the temp center would be a good close to this day. There is something genuinely restorative in spending time with the wit and intelligence of ordinary, humble humans who do not consider themselves gods or super-humans and who treat me more as one of their own. I liken it as the psychological/emotional equivalent of stepping on terra-firma after an extended time in space. It helps re-establish one's true size in light of the whole universe. The temp center is unique in that it stays small out of necessity. Wherever my duties take me, I hope I can continue this part of our work.
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114/11/29 02:06 Gipperito 10 (former Elite Slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Fener Iste wrote:I have some slaves for sale, if you want to purchase their freedom. A kind hearted man like you wouldnt hesitate i assume.
Your assumption is false. It is a standing policy that no member of DSTON may purchase slaves for any reason. It is against our values to pay into the slave market in any way. However, we regularly receive purchased slaves into our Matriculation Centers. The most recent example being the 200,000+ received into our Khanid Center.
Now, Mr. Iste, I will appeal to you to liberate your slaves. We would be happy to recieve them into our Matriculation program.
Other Abolitionist organizations may also be interested in your offer of sale. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Elite slaves...Am I beating a dead horse when I speak again of the plight of these people who have been subjected to physical work to the point of premature aging and a total physical breakdown? If slavery itself were a dead issue instead of a very live and present injustice, then perhaps yes. These rescued today represent the ongoing use of people as if they were merely consumable material.
We would say to them others like them, "Rest now, you forced labor is over." However, these do not even know what it is to rest; not in the sense that most of us do. To them, sleep in small amounts is just that unconcious gap between one hell of labor and another. Rest, that concious time of rejuvenation after labor, that time of enjoyment with family and friends or just in solitide; this is unknown to these abused souls. Can they be taught to rest? We'll try. There are many here to receive them and help them learn.
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114/12/03 18:30 Maivane 10 (former Elite Slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.12.05 00:50:00 -
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Yesterday's rescue recorded below was the last that my current brave crew performed. I thought that we would be working together for many more through the weeks and months ahead. But, due to my carelessness in not understanding the new regulations and laws concerning taking items from jet can, I put my crew in mortal danger. In an attempt to rescue several abandoned people, I came under legal fire, not from the pilot owning the can but from one of the opportunistic sport killers that frequent the border gates. When I returned, there were crew survivors that I could find. Shame on me for not knowing the implications of these new laws. These lives are my responsibility. Shame on me.
This changes the work of DSTON enough that we might no longer be able to rescue those abandoned. This is disheartening. I also include Concord on the wall of shame today for instituting such a draconian law. Again, authorities favor the "sport killers;" those who kill for relaxation, for fun, for the heck of it.
I need to talk to Dr. Nalthkh about this. I am at a loss as to what to do now. There doesn't seem to be any place for the non-violent in the community of the capsuleers. Perhaps its time to hang it up.
Wall of Shame: 114/12/03 18:52 DarkWarrion 6 slavers, 55 former slaves 114/12/04 Ston Momaki for the unforgivable loss of his brave crew due to his naivete and obliviousness. 114/12/04 Concord for favoring "sport killing" in the name of law enforcement. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.12.05 20:49:00 -
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A rescue was attempted and failed today using the new directives passed down by the Development Office. A container transfer was made on a death can with more people than could fit in my frigate and then I dicked to await the expiration of the timer. When I returned the can was gone. I can only hope that they were rescued, but who knows. I'm not sure I can abide by these directives. The only thing I have managed to "rescue" using this method is a scorch bomb. At least no one will be using it.
On the brighter side, new production facilities are up and running that will provide our large centers with medical facilities with supplies of oxigen and electrolytes. Other production capabilities will be added to make our centers more and more self-sufficient. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.12.06 20:31:00 -
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Ah! A mini-celebration. We have managed to successfully complete our first rescue operation under the "new rules." A small number able to fit within my Ibis were rescued just a short time ago. Thankfully, I was able to align and warp quickly enough before being locked up. Rescue work is now much more stressful than it once was. Oh well!
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114/12/06 20:23 Dmitry Volockoy 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.12.07 01:50:00 -
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Greetings Scherezad and Mr. Em'asep
Your suggestions are well received and with gratitude and I am in the process of training necessary skills to pilot larger vessels with the capability of fast escape and cloak. Our biggest issue is that the majority of our rescues are in areas of heavy space traffic and any cloaking device will disengage in proximity of objects such as ships, gates and the very jet cans we are searching for. One has to be decloaked to perform a rescue and it is in the moments between the rescue and going to warp that one is vulnerable in any ship. What I need to really learn is to recognize a set trap. The last two rescues went well and I was not even targeted but the previous attempt was clearly a trap and I was caught off guard. I am loathe to put another crew at risk even though many keep volunteering to crew our rescue vessels knowing the new risks.
But...the work goes on in spite of it all.
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114/12/06 23:52 Daihu Covei 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Dear Mr. Shogaatsu and Mr. Em'asep,
Your counsel is wise and makes good sense. Too long have I ignored these skills categorized under "warefare" not thinking that they could also be skills of "Peaceware." It will take significant time, but you are right in that these skills are vital in these days of accelerated violence and useless destruction. Perhpas it is time to "arm" ourselves with instruments of violence prevention in a more direct and active way. I will begin to study, explore and train in these areas. Your counsel comes a timely juncture as the mistress of shameless violence Silas Vitalia has bountied DSTON in addition to the personal bounties against me.
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114/12/07 03:19 java08 44 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Wholesome laughter has a therapeutic sound. To hear it from those who have been freed from lives of slavery and given a new lease on life is a special joy. I also heard my own laughter today and it has been a while. Much happened today.
As reported by our CEO, we launched the DSS Mayflower and she took her maiden voyage transporting 875 former slaves from our Khanid Matriculation Center. Their repatriation took place through our Ation Center since they were all of Gallente, Intaki or Jim-Mei background. {114/12/07 875 Gallente Repatriated to Ation.(Intaki, Gallente, Jin-Mei)} When we crossed the border into the Federation, there was shouting and laughter.
After the loss of my last crew, a new crew of brave volunteers signed on to serve on the Mayflower. On our return trip we cam across two death cans. The first scanned and showed 79 survivors aboard. The crew begged to do the rescue then and there. I explained the risks. We agreed together to attempt the rescue. Lining up, we transported them aboard and warped out. Again, there was shouting and laughter. 79 people were rescued. Once returned to the temp center, I left the crew and the Mayflower and went back with a frigate. The second death can had 25 slaves and 20 freed slaves. There wasn't room for all. The 20 freed slaves insisted on staying behind and letting their slave brothers go first.
On the second trip back, I jump into Caldari space since I was close to the gate. The 20 begged, "don't take us back to the Empire, please!" I told them that we had a center in State territory a few jumps away. "Let us go there, we can help." Long story, short; they are now part of our staff at our Repatriation Center in Sirpalla. Frosting on the cake was a 13 million ISK confiscation of weapons from the vile and vulgar alliance I Whip my slaves back and forth.
Later in the day, we received a gift of assistance from a generous benefactor of DSTON in the form of a ship suitable for patrols. We christened her the DSS Generosity. We appreciate the gift, help, counsel, and encouragement from this individual.
Difficult days lie ahead and it is likely that many sacrifices will need to be made by many brave crew members and by those of us committed to the work. With bounty numbers adding up, we expect we will lose ships, crews and clones, but the work must not stop. We set our faces as flint toward our task.
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114/12/07 19:07 Summrak 79 people 114/12/07 19:27 Irish1 15 former slaves, 10 former Elite slaves, 20 freed slaves. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.12.08 20:57:00 -
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Experienced crew, green captain, new patrol ship...
The DSS Gratitude flew her first patrols today with an excellent volunteer crew. Our first rescue was a a bit tense. One does not want to lose a ship on her first patrol. 52 were rescued. The Gratitude was aptly named as her passenger births were ringing with gratitude today as we sped back to the temp center.
On a another matter: What often clenches people is the unrelenting need to get even. The capsuleer community is especially good at that dysfunction. Clever as usual, the baseline powers keep the capsuleers in line by playing upon their basest motives. How to curb the power of the capsuleers? Keep them preoccupied with vengeance. They will be too busy killing each other to unite to do something truly great.
DSTON has chosen to publicly express forgiveness to any and all who may seek to harm us or wrong us. There is a genuine freedom in throwing negative feelings in the trash and getting on with doing good. Easy? No. But it is a necessary discipline.
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114/12/08 19:45 Dan Solow 52 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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"Remain calm, we will return and attempt to rescue you." These words comprised the communication given to survivors in 3 death cans found in a tight vicinity. I was recently counseled that as a ship captian, I need to make decisions regarding what risks to crew and equipment are meritted from situation to situation. On the last rescue, we calculated the risk to crew to be within reason. On this resuce the situation was different.
Upon approaching the patrol area, we observed two large combat vessels parked in the area along with a few small combat vessels also not just passing through. I told the crew, much to their protest, that we were going back and that would return with a small sig rad ship and perform a container transfer. After returning to the patrol site with a shuttle, I was able to transfer the first death can occupants and speed away without being targetted. 15 minutes later my crew and I returned in the DSS Rescue and rescued all 82 people and 2 hounds. Over the next half hour the two remaining rescues were performed in a low sig rad small vessel since the numbers were few in each can.
There is always a concern on such runs that the combat pilots will see what is happening and be ready to target the instant a rescue is attempted. Escape speed is vital at those times. Such was the case on the very last rescue. There was an attempted targetting on my ship, but not successful. All the survivors in all three cans made it back to the temp center. This time it turned out to be the right strategy. How long, though, will we succeed in our rescues before there are more casualties?
114/12/08 22:00... 40 militants, 4 slavers, 2 hounds, 38 former slaves (My apologies on not recording the pilot name on this rescue. There was too much going on and no time to concern myself with that detail.) Jaso Lopez 13 people Life Time 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Adjustments need to be made in our rescue procedures to insure detailed reporting. Under the old system, owners of the death cans were listed under the aggression timer countdown. This is no longer the case. When complicated operations such as the second rescue listed are performed, I have failed to record the pilot's name until it was too late.
The first rescue involved two death cans both dumped by the same pilot. The first to be rescued were the 17. They were quickly returned to the temp center. 15 minutes later the second group was rescued. Since they are legal passengers, we crossed into State territory and I brought them to our Center there. We are unsure if they will remain there or go elsewhere.
The second rescue was another transfer procedure. We arrive in the DSS Gratitude and immediately discovered that we lacked cargo space to rescue the whole group. We decided to put the whol;e group in a fresh can to secure added time and breatable air for them. We quickly made a crew transfer back at the station to the larger and nimble Mayflower then went back and rescued the whole group.
For the time being, I am suspending all weapon confiscations in any areas where there is active traffic. It simply is not worth the risk of human or material resources. There were multiple weapon cargoes that could have been confiscated, but the people are what matters when high risk is involved.
Thank you to my crew who kept calmer than I did during these operations.
114/12/09 19:44 Raynar2 17 people, 20 freed slaves 114/12/09 23:59 287 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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A group of militants identified as a boarding party was abandoned near a station. We rescued them. Militants are often quite silent about the particulars of who they are and where they are from. We rescue them and they most often are taken to our Yulai center. They are a strange sort.
It has been a quiet day patrol-wise after a very active day yesterday. I need to find time to continue the development of supply production facilities for our centers. Perhaps a few minutes while crews break for supper...
114/12/10 23:23 10 Militants rescued from blue can The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Ethnocentric Hatred is one of the most troubling "viral agents" in our cluster.
There are many people whom I consider to be good people on the level from all the races. However, press the right button and one is surprised at the amount of latent ethnocentric hatred lurking underneath the surface. History, the way it is written, tends to generalize the nations and their ethnic components narrow summarizing statements that often become fixed in the DNA of self-perception. Those, then, who do not fit that mold become outcasts. Why? It is probably because they are perceived as a threat to the ethnocentric angst that fuels and perpetuates our ongoing wars and endeavors to assert dominance. Heaven forbid that we should let our guard down for a moment lest we lose the dogmatism that sustains war.
Let me use myself as an example. I am Achuran but I do not act that way; i.e. the way that historical summary says I should be and act. As such, I am an outcast within my own community and in the State as a whole. I consider myself to be a loyal citizen working for the good of my nation and people, but in my own way. However, most consider me fringe. I am not the acceptable vessel of emotional reserve that Achurans are supposed to be. I also do not embrace war for the State. Am I a traitor? A man without honor? Some might say so.
This isn't to say that there are not genuine turncoats, double agents and those who intentionally set out to harm their own people. It is to say that Ethnocentric Hatred stands in the way of peace. Ultimately, we are all branches of the same root. There is a community that I believe best exemplifies how to overcome ethnic hatred. I have noted it in observing our Center in Khanid Prime. People of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds who have shared the suffering and oppression of slavery tend to view each other more as brothers and sisters than as "the other." Amarrian political dissidents, Ni-Kunni, Matari, Achura, Khanid, Civire, etc. all having suffered a similar oppression look at each other in their new found deliverance and do not see what divides them but more what they shared that helped them endure.
We thought that the infrastructure challenge in setting up the Khanid Center would be to build separate communities to keep the peace. We were wrong. While the separate ethnicities and races have a love and longing for their individual homes, they have no animosity toward their fellow rescued slaves. Hmm? Perhaps what this cluster needs more than anything else is shared suffering. Perish the thought? I'm not sure
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114/12/11 13:44 Leona Law 20 Militants, 10 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.12.12 13:51:00 -
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More at ease but not at ease. There is a tension as we get more accustomed to the new "retribution" regulation set forth by Concord. We have discovered a cautiousness in high security, highly patrolled areas of space. As a result, we have seen little in the way of increased violent activity. Recues continue. Our temp center is currently beyond maximum capacity and we are preparing to transfer to Dresi. The staff is in need of a break, no doubt.
Concord has a perverted view of justice, law, and order. To define, as they have, the capsuleer role as retributive, is to devolve society to a primitive level. On the bright side, the free-for-all that we aticipated has not taken place; at least not yet. Our work has gone relatively unhindered albiet more stressful. Will it continue this way? Well, that is the question.
I will need to lighten my patrol schedule soon, to visit production facilities and give instruction to construction supervisors regarding upgrades and production schematics.
Thanks to some timely advice and suggestions, I will be continuing training to improve safety in our rescue vessels. We cannot achieve invulnerability, but we can take positive steps toward making our work safer both for crews and for those we rescue.
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114/12/11 23:22 Wolf2012 10 people 114/12/12 13:33 Trucker 43498 17 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The sound of exhalation. Our temp center gets a short break now until the next rescue. Two trips to Dresi in the Mayflower brought 875 and 597 from our temp center to Dresi 1/5 facility. I am also reporting these three rescues. The third rescue was from two separate deth cans within transport range of each other. Aboard the Generosity, there was room for all but 6 of the freed slaves. From the condition of those we rescued, my gut said that there was not time for the counter to expire before returning to rescue the 6. So, I took a patrol frigate back and quickly recovered the 6. There was no incident and no attempted targetting.
We do not tire of the special feeling when a single person is rescued. The middle rescue was such an occassion. The whole crew commits to the safety of that one. It is an amazing expression of the dignity of a single human life. To see it and to experience it is good medicine against the hopelessness of the wholesale death that is common fare.
It is...humbling
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114/12/12 18:37 Gloorin 27 people 114/12/12 22:24 matt dillinger 1 person 114/12/13 13:17 Amduana, 10 former slaves, 42 freed slaves, 6 freed slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Some say that universal peace is not possible to achieve. Certainly that is the case if we persist with that attitude. "Since peace cannot be acheived, why not join the violence?" Not everyone expresses the attitude that way, but it is definitely played out in our cluster among the players we call "capsuleers." I believe that universal peace is the only logical way of survival. Violence as an evolutionary principle is itself a vestige. It must be "evolved out of" so to speak. We must see that survival is no longer predicated upon violent hostility but upon mutual peace and brotherhood.
Steps... Let us eliminate individual hostility. War has its root in the collective of individually hostile people. If the capsuleers want to show what evolved beings we are, let us show it. Peaceble people create peace. Pick some...any... persistant hostility that you feel. Choose to put it to rest. Step one is taken.
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114/12/14 00:06 Emelora 20 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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What's in a number? The number ten is a common number in our work. Without exhaustive research, I would say that the number ten represents the most common number of people rescued at any given time from a death can. Three numbers of immediate concern for me would be 68 slavers on the way to the Yulai detention center, and 48 freed slaves that just arrived in Sirppala at our repatriation center there. We now have a fine staff of 88 technicians, service workers, counselors, educators, physicians, etc awaiting the arrival of the first Caldari Matriculants. We anticipate that the first group will be 125 Achuran monks who were enslaved while trying to establish monasteries in Khanid territory. These are just a few of the numbers of today.
I conclude this just as I arrive in Yulai where the 68 rescued slavers will begin their new lives at our center in Yulai.
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114/12/14 20:33 Hephasistos DREAMER 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.12.15 21:36:00 -
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Water: 5,114,800 liters delivered to Dresi II Center
To spend effort and resources on the nurture and care of others is what makes us who we are.
We understand what moves an individual to save lives, care for others, provide for others; but we cannot fully grasp the motivation to destroy life. What sickness, what putrid evil, what perversion of soul moves a person to so despise life that they would mindlessly destroy it?
How does one counter such evil? I do not have the full answers to this, but I would say that the best anyone can do at any moment is to give themselves to others in unselfishness. Care for those around you and give what is good to them. Overcome evil with good.
Wall of Shame: 114/12/15 18:41 Teirei Akero 10 people 114/12/15 20:04 Sydaphex 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2012.12.16 13:26:00 -
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After the last rescue yesterday, my crew and I threw a waffle party for the children in the temp center. Since we are relatively few in number, we thought it a good time to hold this labor-intensive meal. A waffle is made by pouring flour based batter into a heated iron with square indents and raised portions. The resulting cake is crispy on the outside and tender inside. They are served with fruit or sweetened syrup. It was a curious experience for all of the children who had never had such a treat. Parents and adults also enjoyed the festivity. Songs were heard afterward. Some of the music was bright and happy, but much of it was wistful and weighty.
The rescue below invovled both the DSS Generosity and the DSS Mayflower. The 94 refused to board the Generosity unless all could go at once. We left with the 2 slavers and immediately returned with the Mayflower for the rest. In spite of an active aggression timer, no attack occurred and all were returned safe and sound. They were part of the waffle party later on.
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114/12/16 00:31 Kazak Nalelmir 2 slavers, 94 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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This was another rescue that required first the DSS Gratitude and then the Mayflower. Upon the second rescue there was an attempted targeting of the Mayflower, but she slipped away be for a target lock could be achieved. The temp center is bustling again.
A recent exchange has reminded me how violence has become so much a part of the core of capsuleer thinking. For some it is part of the DNA of self-concept. For those individuals, there seems little hope that peace will ever be a part of their thinking. It is a shame that there are not more who possess enough self-control to break free of the societal expectations that they accept violence as the norm. It is a shame that more do not use their imaginations to conjure peace rather than new ways of perverted violence. It is a shame that the angst of life doesn't drive more to acts of mercy rather than acts of destruction.
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114/12/16 14:04 unnax 46 people Lawless Billy 350 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Today's first patrol was completed a short time ago with a rescue of 19 former slaves, 3 slavers and 6 hounds. Yesterday's last rescue once again had to be conducted with the Mayflower. DSTON is glad to have access to excellent equipment and fine functioning rescue ships. We are also hoping to add vessels in the future that will have the capability of remaining in patrol areas for greater periods of time even if targetted. There are times when multiple death cans need to be scanned and multiple rescues performed. Planning is now underway to determine the best ships and fittings for this work. The piloting knowledge is not yet in place but is in process.
I feel the need, at the risk of repetition and redundancy, to keep focussing on the need to govern our imaginations so that they produce good motivations and actions as opposed to the evil that is so prevalent. Killing does not make you a man nor does it make you a lady. Wars do not produce great warriors. The role of a great warrior is to bring wars to an end with the least amount of violence possible. The greatest warriors hate killing even more than a pacifist such as myself.
Blood guilt begins in the heart where we lose the shame that should be attached to even the thought of killing. Violent imaginations should be starved until they fade away and die. Gentle, merciful, kind, and just imaginations should be fed until they are strong enough to seep into reality and generate good for all. Capsuleers and capsuleer technology could be honed for peace, could be honed for doing good, could be honed for showing mercy.
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114/12/16 23:16 Keops Rha 76 people 114/12/17 13:32 George Jenkins 3 slavers, 6 hounds, 19 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Dr. Nalthkh insisted that I train for and begin to pilot a blockade runner for use in our rescue work. I now understand both the logic and wisdom in that directive. Today, the Mayflower did exactly what she was designed and fitted to do; successfully rescue people from multiple death cans and escape after being targetted and attacked. The First rescue below was routine and the DSS Gratitude was sufficient to the task. The second rescue involved two cans and numbers exceeding the Gratitude's capacity. My crew and I went back for the Mayflower. We had marked a position between and in range of both cans because there were about a dozen war vessels camping in the location. I imagine that they had already noted our presence and the bounty and would be ready should we return. We were able to make full rescues from both cans but were targetted and began to take fire. Our shields took 19% damage before we escaped into State Space. Having cloak enabled us to make it to station undetected and wait out the timers. We then returned to the temp center. The combination of the Gratitude for patrol and most rescues along with the Mayflower for larger rescues seems to be working for the time being.
It has been an active rescue season the last few days and we are already almost at capacity again in the temp center.
I wonder of the Brutor pilot that fired on us knew that we were rescuing some of his brothers and sisters. I am glad that we were able to escape his bloodlust.
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114/12/17 19:06 Maksim Oleshevich 25 former slaves, 7 hounds, 2 slavers 114.12.17 20:24 Mork Grok 68 former slaves, 10 former Elite Slaves gjordklomp 79 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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We barely escaped, but we escaped. This is the first time we have had to activate ECM's and they saved the lives of my crew and the lives of the 50 we rescued. We were targetted quickly and began receiving damage before we could lock the attacker. We were webbed and scrambled. Once the attacker was locked, we activated all four modules, broke lock and were able to warp out. By then, shields were gone and we were in armor. But, the modules worked as designed and we made it.
I would like to thank all those who advised and counseled us to begin using ECM as peaceful, life-saving tools. We also thank the person who provided the fully fit blackbird. Lives saved, salute you!
Wall of Shame: 114.12.17 22:42 Teirei Akero 5 slavers, 10 former slaves 114.12.17 23:44 Kila Dunlavy 50 people 114.12.18 13:55 888 Mr 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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It smelled like a trap, so I made the decision to balance risk with the safety of my crew. 4 cans were in the area; the first was quickly evacuated and 43 people were retuned safely to the center. 15 minutes later another 49 together with three hounds were safely evacuated. In the mean time the thrid can was scanned and there were two slavers aboard (not to be confused with yesterday's rescue listed below) When we returned the third time, that can was gone as was the fourth can. I think perhaps it was a combination of trap set and genuine death cans. Target lock was attempted on us, but unsuccessfully.
Another story: Yesterday a sole can with 2 slavers aboard was scanned and the slavers rescued. "We are not illegal passengers, why were we left?" I asked them if they were on their way to the state to trade slaves illegally. Silence! I asked what happenedto the slaves they were transporting. Silence!
Soon we will need to transfer our temp center residents to Dresi. There have been many rescues recently.
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114.12.18 14:46 Harmon Solette 2 slavers 114.12.19 21:12 Dragomir Arji 43 people vellean 3 hounds, 49 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I probably have as much right by experience to be as cynical as anyone. But, I chose not to be. The advantage in choosing a non-violent lifestyle is that I need not be combatively defensive at all times. Two recent experiences have shown me that in the ideal balance between caution and optimism, this capsuleer community is tipped toward caution even cynicism.
I believe there is hope that Sansha abductees might recover and live their lives again. I chose to believe that a fellow pilot can change her heart and move in a different direction. Idealistically naive? Probably yes. I choose to ere on that side and I hold that it is reasonable to do so. Scientific advancement is an example. Every generation has its nay-sayers who shake their heads, "It can't be done, it can't be done." The next generation "does it." There are those who say, "He'll never change. She'll never change." Then, the person changes.
I shall put on the scale of happiness and satisfaction two people: the cynic who is "always right" and the naive idealist who is "often wrong." Many may disagree, but I think the later has a better life.
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114.12.20 02:02 Ohno no Borrox 10 people 114.12.20 02:21 Fine Rip 14 people 114.12.20 11:39 Alex Doshu 3 slavers, 13 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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How long is 15 minutes? No, I am not trying to trap you in a tautological circle. I am talking about how the passage of time feels. Today, we had room for 61 of 65 people in a death can. "Four will have to stay behind. We will return in 15 minutes to get you. There is a risk the can will be destroyed or someone else may pick you up." Two brave women and two brave men volunteered. It turns out that they are brothers and sisters, all Sebiestor. How do you think the 15 minutes passed for them?
I don't know what these four will do eventually now that they are rescued, but I would love if they went to work for DSTON. These are gutsy people.
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114.12.20 13:45/14:01 Apoccolipse 61 people and 4 very brave preople The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The Middle rescue happened within the first minute of this day. As part of my official log, it sort of stands as symbol to those rescue of the new beginning they are making. This is a second chance.
I have also noted an increase of traps being set in our patrol areas. The first rescue was one of two death cans. The other can was labelled "free stuff." Its only free if it is blue. We recued the first group, brought them back and immediately headed back out in the Mayflower so we could sit in cloak and watch the patrol area. I wanted to see if the bate would be removed. It was. I am saddened by the fact that people were used to create a violent trap. I hope that on another day perhaps we can help those people. My crew has been teaching me more effective piloting techniques that have resulted in very efficient rescue operations the last few days. Thank you, crew.
Good news: Dr. Nalthkh will soon be able to help with our planetary production facilities. Water production is well past surplus. Food and other material is on the way in that direction.
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114.12.20 10:24 Resartus 7 people 114.12.21 00:00 Vritia 16 people 114.12.21 01:36 Pillager Gauntlets 12 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Contemplating your death as you float helplessly in a jet can is not a routine experience. To be rescued from that situation is also not a routine experience. We my crew and I meet together before patrols I tell them that nothing that we do is routine. Our focus is to step into what would otherwise be death and bring another chance for life. That is not routine. It may not always be exciting and it is sometimes dangerous, but to us it is worthwhile.
The work continues.
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114.12.21 17:03 Kosmo Traild 24 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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114.12.22 125 Achuran monks repatriated to the Caldari State. 7 of whom volunteered to undergo a special slave identifier transponder removal procedure.
It was a good day. The above log entry marks the first Caldari slaves repatriated home since we opened the Matriculation center in Khanid Prime. With the capable help of an anonymous pilot, we saw the safe transport of these 125 to our repatriation Center in Sirppala. Seven of these have volunteered to undergo a procedure that promises to remove the slave identifier transponder that marks every slave as "slave" in a cargo manifest under customs scans. We are anxious to hear how the procedure works out and we are grateful to the seven who volunteered doing so without assurances regarding risk or success. The organization perfoming the procedure is well reputed and trusted. We await word. Three rescues are logged for yesterday and early today. Once again we have a refugee claiming to be Oura Madusaari. This is odd. She will find her place among the other Oura's in Ation. We hope our counseling staff can help her.
Thank you Gaufres for continuing to rescue the abandoned even now at greater risk to yourself and crew. There are many more traps to beware of since the new Concord vengeance program began. We are very glad you escaped with your lives and rescued 33 people besides. Excellent! People should know that Gaufres has been rescuing people in death cans much longer than the Disciples of Ston and was very much a great inspiration to us at the beginning of this work. We bow in respect to you, sir.
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114.12.21 17:03 Kosmo Traild 24 people 114.12.22 00:34 Royd Crusher 87 former slaves, 7 slavers, Oura Madusaari, 21 hounds 114.12.22 14:14 Aurora Octavian 163 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I was listening to sad music as I made this entry and the sadness was compounded by a growing realization of the ever-growing violence, killing, and wholesale death all around us in this Cluster we call New Eden. But even so, there are good people at work, trying to make a positive difference. Not all of them are like me. Some use weapons with great care and restraint to seek to make environments where eventual peace can flourish. Some, like me, renounce all use of violence.
But even with all our combined efforts, sometimes a dark despair descends on me and I wonder, will there ever be peace in New Eden? I go planetside for several days of important business. I know that people in death cans will dies while I'm gone. Some will be saved by others passing through, but many will be left, their time will expire, and they will die. There was once a wise old king, wise albiet broken and sad who said, "So much death. What can men do against such reckless hate?" He was answered by another king, "Ride out with me. Ride out and meet them." Though not with weapons in hand, in my own way I do this. With what I am permitted to bring I join others as they also ride to meet and challenge the reckless hate.
Brothers and sisters let us not become weary in doing good.
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114.12.22 23:45 Wolfteox 10 people 114.12.23 01:55 Serulo Umangiar 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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These are the first rescues since returning to active patrol from planetside business. Two death cans in close proximity were discovered. In the delicate operation of performing rescues from both cans while assuring safe escape, I regret that I am not 100% sure I paired the right numbers with the right pilot on the wall of shame. It may have been the other way around. The new Concord rules require higher levels of multi-tasking during rescue operations. We are working on the issue of accurate record keeping.
I make this entry not from the temp center but from a station within the Caldari State while I wait out the timer. This happens when multi-rescues are made close to a gate and I have access to type 2 cloaking. It is much safer in those circumstances to acticate the gate if it is in range than to try and warp away.
I am also pleased to report that we were able to confiscate a weapons cache valued at 27.2 million ISK. The operation was almost risk free. Almost means that I agreed to the crews request to carry it out because the chance of escape was very high. And so it was.
The temp center is preparing two groups for transport to Dresi soon. We have made accomodations at our temp center to roughly double our capacity there to compensate for especially busy patrol times. The additional staff are a very welcome and will begin assisting existing staff immediately today.
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114.12.27 15:27 PaleRider25 380 people gdenis2 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Temp Center is taking a short break as all the temp residents have made the journey to Dresi including those listed below.
Peace is the only horizon worth sailing for. If humanity boards any other ship for any other destination, her journey is doomed.
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114.12.27 22:09 Cdr Data 12 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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"A short break is nice, but that's not what we are here to do." This was the comment made by the staff supervisor at the temp center upon the arrival of ten former Elite slaves. Our staff pays particular attention to the needs of these who are called "Elite." The designation is a euphemism for those who because of physical strength are often worked nearly to death. When we rescue them, they are usually on their way out of Empire space to be sold in the other sovereignties. They are often quite frail by then. Tonight they will sleep on clean sheets, eat a warm meal (albeit bland), and receive medical attention where appropriate. Mostly, they will be smiled at a lot and talked to gently and kindly. We try to encourage the staff to just act normally, but sometimes with the smiles are tears. Our Matriculants often do not know what to make of it. I have told them often, "It just makes us all very happy to see that you are alive and safe." We hope the new matriculants will forgive us if sometimes we gush a bit.
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114.12.28 18:56 Maysa Craydor 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Thank you Ms. Luftschreck. We will see to the care, education and possible employment of those entrusted to us. The Militants will receive humane treatment and will be protected from the execution they may have been sentenced to if delivered to opposing sovereignties.
As for Elite Slaves, I think we are dealing with homonyms. It would be reasonable to assume that within the Empire "Elite" would be a different designation than the Customs manifest registration of Elite Slaves. I am sure that there are those within the Empire who view "Elite" as you do; as intellectually or technically skilled. We are not referring to those but rather to the highlighted designation above; to those subjected to rigorous physical labor.
The rescues below demonstrate the unpredictable nature of our work. We were on patrol with the fast and nimble DSS Generosity when we came across a field of death cans. The first one was blued and labeled "Free Slaves." 87 people were aboard, way too many for the Generosity to handle. Since there were other cans in the vicinity, we went back for the Mayflower and immediately returned to conduct the rescues. When we came back, we discovered that 80 of the 87 had been taken or rescued. We rescued the remaining seven and two of the remaining yellow cans. 15 minutes later, we made the last rescue of a single person alone in a death can.
As is typical since the new Concord regulations took effect, we often jump into Caldari space when working in such close proximity to the gate. We have found that there is a psychology at work among those we rescue in these circumstances. While the former slaves are Matari, they do not wish to return to our centers in Empire space even though it would be safer to do so. Once out of the empire, they often request to go directly to our Sirppala center and begin their new lives from there. That is in fact what we are preparing to do even as I make this entry.
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114.12.28 13:25-13:40apprx Free Slaves can: (blued can, name withheld) 7 people Sasha Steel 20 Militants, 4 slavers, 10 hounds, 17 former slaves Apachie Maul 10 Former Elite Slaves Odious Minger 1 person The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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DSTON is pleased to announce the christening of the DSS Safe Harbor and that she has accomplished her first rescue. Ship and crew performed with well timed excellence. We hope that the new equipment will add versatility to our patrol fleet. The ship is equipped with added ECM capabilities and better inherent durability should she come under fire. She is not yet fully equipped but already capable of being used in patrol and rescue operations.
It all goes back to the decision to sell the Interbus Shuttle rather than keep it as a toy. That one sale has enabled DSTON to upgrade equipment and skills to a greater level and also to upgrade our planet-based production facilities.
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114.12.29 20:07 Jordanj700 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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We have taken on additional crew recently trained at one of our repatriation centers at a Pator Tech station. They are being orientated by some of our more senior crew members. Crew and trainees did an excellent job today under chaotic circumstances. Patrol areas were very busy and there was a great deal of traffic, police actions, fireworks, and other distractions.
While crew functioned at peek levels, I began to fatigue. I can usually tell, when I begin to feel strong emotion that interferes with my ability to react calmly. Seeing 547 people dumped off to die does that too me at the end of long day. It is at these times, that I lean on my exceptional crew. The men and women of the DSS Generosity, DSS Mayflower and the new DSS Safe Haven were all involved in today's rescues. Switchoffs between crews has gone well with ship to temp center communication handled by the com officer on duty. The last rescue involved a container transfer and ship switch from the Safe Harbor to the Mayflower. It went without a hitch. I was surprised that there were no targeting attempts given the number of warships camping in the patrol area.
We have also formed another temp center staff due to increased numbers that find themselves on the State side after a rescue. The new temp center will be a half-way point to our Repatriation center in Sirppala. The 574 in the last rescue are there now. We made the decision to do this so that newly rescued people would have the opportunity to wisely make a decision of where they want to be repatriated.
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114.12.29 22:37 Desolin Deka 45 people Goppi Koks 9 people 114.12.29 23:41 gejigeji 574 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Klaxons in the on-duty crew quarters sound when the call is given to ready a ship for a rescue operation. I once asked to hear the sound of these alerts to get an idea of the life of my crews. I think of that sound often now when I put in a call. Today, I was returning from transporting slavers to our Yulai facility. I was piloting a frigate and so was not prepared for rescue work. However, I did fly through a patrol area and a can showed on scanners. I put through the call to prepare the Mayflower. We rotate on ship prep crews that go 12 on, 12 off. These are in addition to the ready crews that rotate in alert quarters accessible to the hangar by high speed mag car. When the klaxon sounds, the crew is ready and in the cars in seconds and on board in about a minute.
Capsule transfer from ship to ship is very fast so docking and undocking is nearly seamless. We took the Mayflower out to the site I had marked where I had earlier detected the can. As we made out way to the site, we were targetted and locked even before we were in range to make a rescue. This is nothing unusual; it has been an occurrence frequently in patrol work. Now, however with the new rules, the moment we attempt a rescue we come under fire. Fortunately, we were in very close proximity to the gate. We are able to rescue and activate the gate almost simultaneously. With type 2 cloak, we then can make it into station almost unseen, as long as we do not panic. Unfortunately, I'm good at panic. Fortunately, my crews are calm and experienced. The 23 people aboard deathcan were safely evacuated to Caldari space.
One earlier rescue and one later rescue are also reported below.
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114.12.30 03:06 Varahil 27 people 114.12.30 19:29 Kythorn 23 people 114.12.30 23:37 Tobias Kirk 42 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I wait in our temp center in State space while the suspect timer slow ticks down. 29 former slaves and 3 slavers are settling in and trying to figure out what just happened. They were all within two hours of death. Now they are alive, but none of them know what is going to happen next. There is a common look of bewilderment on the faces of many that we rescue. It is the look that asks, "What is happening?" Hopefully, in an hour or so, that look will dissipate as the staff here explains the situation, offers food, clothing, medicine, and perhaps most importantly, simple conversation.
Again, well done crew of the Mayflower on a dual deathcan rescue and efficient escape. No lock, no fire taken.
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114.12.31 13:40 Ace Ammar 15 people 114.12.31 15:42 Sankura Hatake 3 slavers, 29 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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These rescue reports bridge 114 and 115. 17 minutes into the new year a rescue of 10 people was performed. To usher in the new year doing our work; that is a good way to celebrate. We celebrate 10 people who will live in to this new year.
The institution of slavery is a deep depravity entrenched in the hearts and minds of those embroiled in it. Generations of of culture have been built around its justification insulating hearts with a thick, calloused layer of fine sounding and well-practiced verbiage extolling this wickedness as if it were holy. It is usually the deepest spiritual darkness that has most deeply held religious justification. Words are insufficient to the task of arguing against it. Deeds must suffice.
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114.12.31 18:45 Karma Bad 10 people ITBob 136 blue S4rah Azizora 10 former Elite Slaves 115.01.01 00:17 Bunny WideOn 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Kindness begets kindness. This can be true not just with those we like or love or with whom we share some affinity, but with those we consider enemies as well. There is in this forum a propensity to answer quickly and harshly. I've done it and most others have as well. I think perhaps we need to step back and not be so quick to let the verbal hammer fall. Crushing sarcasm, biting wit, verbal belittlement, etc; do we really want to be known for such?
One of the areas of training that we give our center staff is in the skill of gentle speech. Those we rescue are often very frightened and confused. Our ship crews and center staff learn a careful and delicate balance of firmness in life-saving instruction and gentleness in tone and manner. When done correctly, people calm themselves out of panic states and function in a more healthy productive way.
There will always be those who want to hurt others verbally, but often, we strike out verbally because someone has done the same to us. There has to be a first person who decides not to strike back in kind. Who has the control of will to be that person? Here is a challenge for you and for me. The next time someone bashes you verbally, test your ability to control yourself and refuse to answer in kind. I'm guessing in the long run, you will get a lot further.
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115.01.01 13:52 Kensei Hojo 82 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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When we think of consequence, we often think in the short term, that is, we ponder only the impact on our own lives or that of one or two generations from us. But our actions can have impact far beyond the short term or even what we think is the long term but minute in the scale of the eons.
Hatred is tenacious, and we can certainly see that all around us. But few of us understand just how tenacious it really is. When a nation or people commits atrocity against another nation or people, the bitterness doesn't just go away with a generation or two. Often it lingers for long periods of time, watching for weakness in the other and waiting for the opportunity to make the revenge far worse than perhaps the original atrocity.
The bottom line is that the legacy of war often is your own culture's annihilation. The legacy of oppression is the oppression, killing, enslavement and defeat of your posterity sooner or later. The legacy of greed, selfishness, and narcissism is the eventual decay and fading away of your own self-important cultural or religious centrism. To whom does this apply? To all of us; each and every nation, religion, culture.
We ought not wait for the next generation to take corrective measures when it is in each of our hands to do what can lead to mutual peace and understanding right now. Now is the time.
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115.01.01 20:13 Agricola deHammo 21 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Something I hardly remember to do anymore: To look at the race, nation, of the people on the wall of shame. I used to pause each and every time a Matari tribes-person dumped some of his own brothers and sister in space to die. But now, I hardly take note. But today, I remembered to look for some reason. The man listed in the Wall of Shame below is Brutor and some of his victims share his tribal heritage. I know that those in the war trades often harden to death and harden toward others, but we too can experience a form of hardening. I renew today my sense of shock at what I see and record in these pages. I do not wish to become "used to" human depravity.
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115.01.02 19:03 BANk ROBBER 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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There is often cause and occasion for laughter in our temp center. However, on patrol, we seldom laugh. That time is characterized by paying attention to procedure and staying alert for traps and dangers. Today, we came upon a death can. We discovered that is was registered to a pilot name TheMeanGuy. We put our grim faces and prepared for a rescue. How many would there be? We were all certain that there would be people in need on board that can. Well there wasn't. There was one stasis web module and that's it. There was a collective exhale followed by laughter. The mean guy may be mean indeed, but no on this account.
There were other rescues to report and these are listed below.
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115.01.02 23:39 Terani Makpatu 77 people 115.01.03 14:30 Bob Gemulus 19 people 115.01.03 18:38 Sydaphex 16 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I asked the question, "coming this close to death; does it change your view of risk? How do you see risk now;, especially deadly peril? For what or whom are you willing to risk your life for now, after this experience?" I asked this of a group of Matriculants in the temp center last night at the evening meal. To my delight, there were no answers. There was silence and one answer only that rang out, "One only answers that when the moment demands and answer."
Planning for risks is part of what we do every day, but there is something about the moment when risk is demanded that is unique. We can try hard to anticipate and make that anticipation a sort of "school of peril," but we learn only so much until we actually face it. I am convinced that we all surprise ourselves a bit when that time comes.
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115.01.04 16:05 Tyllaenil Kumamato 3 people (transcription error preventing name link) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Computer maintenance technicians are the heart and soul of our ship crews. They put in more work on patrol and afterwards in maintenance than anyone else we hire. Right now, all of our CMT's are people we have rescued at one time or another. I asked one recently, "How long do you see yourself doing this particular work? Do you want to study to do other things or stay at this a while?" Her answer was interesting. She began by saying, "It is hard to explain. Slavery drained life from my soul. Rescuing slaves brings it back. When I feel that the life is back in full measure, I'll move on to other things." I think she captured what many on our crews, maintenance staff, and center staff feel.
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115.01.04 21:21 Hestegutten 55 people 115.01.05 01:22 Dram Bero 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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I do not understand those who salivate for violence, who sit and wait for oportunities to kill just so that they may kill. In our patrol zone today, there were multiple traps set, but not for us. These were set for the greedy. In one can was over a billion ISK worth of Nox; in another, a cache of weapons. Both owners sat close by. When we checked the first can, we were locked but no fire came upon us. Finally, there was a third can, a death can. Aboard 212 people. As fortune would have it, the can was practically on a gate so we were able to rescue and escape unscathed. These we have brought to our State side facility for now.
We have put out the warning many times: Do not pay fare to a capsuleer pilot for transport anywhere. Many will dump you to make room for expensive loot. They do not value your life nor care about your business unless it profits them. Now not all are like this, but the wary baseliner, would be passenger, should assume that all are this way. Take the Interbus. Pay more if you have to.
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115.01.05 18:48 daelor 62 former slaves, 150 freed slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The Mayflower and her crew were lost tonight while on patrol and rescue operations. It occurred because we thought we could return to a four can scene before the suspect timer had expired. Having done it before successfully, we thought we could get back and do the rescue. We should have waited. The fault is mine. What is more, it is likely those in the other two cans may have perished because of my error.
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115.01.04 21:21 Hestegutten 55 people 115.01.05 01:22 Dram Bero 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Thank you good captains for your gracious words. Indeed Lt Cmdr Krik and Iofi my computer tech Chief managed to make it safely out before the ship was destroyed. When we looked at what happened, we discovered that three in the same corp jumped us. We were locked and fired on before we had them lock and could begin jamming. It was over so fast. There is a persistent problem, namely: I am not a very good pilot. I'm getting better, but am not a good pilot by any stretch of the imagination. I told my crew that the most dangerous thing they can do is climb aboard a ship that I pilot. I am grateful for the community of better pilots who have given sound and good advice for improving what we are trying to do.
Today almost the same scenario presented itself, but it was approached more conservatively. The first two death cans were in rescue range of each other so the rescue was made and escape managed through gate activation. This time the timer was expired before we went back out. This time we all decided to look more carefully at was was around. What captured our notice this time was a lingering Huginn in the patrol area. We smelled danger and just waited. The Huginn and pilot left the system. We again chose gate activation as our escape means. This time, there were no problems. We continue to check area station registries for crew that may have escaped and been recovered.
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115.10.06 14:02 Dokah 48 people veneur 16 slavers, 183 former slaves 14:29 Domino009 10 former Elite Slaves
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Ston Momaki
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I imagine it looked rather odd if anyone was watching. The two deathcans were just close enough to both be within rescue range, but just. It took many tries to pilot the new Mayflower into just the right position so that both cans were within 2500m and the gate was within immediate activation range. But, we got it and were able to rescue all 41 people right away and make rapid escape. Why the effort for 41 people? To these 41, the effort was most important, and to us as well. We have recovered some of the lost crew from yesterday, but not all. It is likely they are lost. Some of them were experienced Emergancy Medical Technicians who have served selflessly since the beginning. They always saw every rescue be it many or one, as worthy of the utmost effort. We continue to honor that.
The record below may be switched in actual numbers. This is due to the fact that focus was on the rescue and not on which can contained what numbers. Oh well.
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115.01.07 18:27 AHTARES 31 people Emika Neosignal 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Tiberious Thessalonia wrote:I've studied the loss, Ston.
ECM only works as a tank as long as you can actually lock the enemy ships before being alpha'd, and even then it only gives you a chance. I would strongly suggest fitting as much shield as possible on your ship, and a MWD. All you need to do is make it through the gate to be uncatchable.
You must also harden your heart somewhat during these operations. I understand that will be difficult, but you lost your pod as well. In a high-security system like Niarja this should be next to impossible unless the shock of losing your ship caused you to hesitate on hitting the warp button. You may consider this a relatively minor detail, but its not been unknown for pod-losses to cause a consciousness-discontinuity, sometimes of a catastrophic nature.
That is exactly what happened. I was not able to activate ECM because I had no lock. I lost my pod, because of shock and confusion that resulted in hesitation. I was unprepared for what happened. You give sound advice for better preparation in the future. Thank you. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.01.08 14:53:00 -
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No, the Mr. Momaki on the wall of Shame today is no relation to me. Momaki is a common name.
A while back, I coined the phrase "peacefare" to express my personal disdain for the necessity in training "warfare" skills. As the weeks pass, I am continually confronted by how many of these skills must be trained to increase the safety and effectiveness of our rescue work. The tension is one of the continuing the work while becoming slowly qualified to make it safer.
On a related topic: The current state of war or proxy war or whatever you wish to call it, creates a constant state of unease and distrust that limits us from the betterment of society. It is not that we all have to abandon our cultural values or our societal mores. If we wish to avoid self-destruction, we do need to abandon those beliefs that drive us to destroy others. Eventually, we have to learn to live beside each other if not with each other. We have thrown up our arms and have declared, "War is inevitable." This is conceding to our own annihilation.
People who have always been slaves see life differently. Bear with me for a minute. I have noted bitter arguments between those loyal to the State vs those loyal to the Federation. Strong words and sometimes hatred have characterized these exchanges. Recently, we have begun bringing rescued former slaves to a temp center in State space and will eventually transfer them to a larger facility also within State territory. We had intitial concerns about that how it might sit with the Matriculants. As they have considered crossing back into Empire space before eventually returning to the Republic vs staying in State space and eventually returning to the Republic, they chose to stay in State space. It is safer to travel in the Empire. In our Centers in Republic owned stations, they are far closer to "home" than in the State; yet they chose the later.
There is a psychology at work that perhaps could help us understand a path to peace. Former slaves view the Republic, the State, and the Federation as alike because slavery is illegal there. Simplistic, yes! Psychologically powerful? Yes! No, they do not understand all the racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural intricacies and conflicts, but one defining element makes them want to stay on one side vs the other.
Peace can erupt when we arrive at the conclusion that humanity as a whole shares a commonality greater than the differences that divide us. We just haven't figured out how to communicate it, feel it and elevate it above our war-sustaining hatreds. May that day come sooner rather than later, for the sake of us all.
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115.01.07 23:29 Serj Momaki 5 slavers, 2 hounds, 8 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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What's in a name? A great deal... For many of us, our given names are an important part of our identity. Something puzzles me about the penchant that capsuleers have for identifying themselves not with given names but with odd designations such as WENCHY POO or the Ninja Kid. While these "handles" may be clever for a minute or two or maybe for a whole day, I can't imagine having my pilot's license permanently designated with such a name. I'll stick with my name, common as it is.
Following the advice of better pilots than myself, our rescue patrols have gone well. We need continued vigilance and learning. There just isn't room for hubris in this work.
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115.01.08 18:46 WENCHY POO 10 people The Ninja KiiD 26 people 115.01.09 23:36 James Baboli 25 people Sal Tama 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Of the four cans, only one was a deathcan. The rest were an assortment of this and that with no significance as far as we were concerned. One can did contain six people along with a couple mining drones and one or two other items, I forgot what. The six we rescued. They were slaves heading to a mining colony across the border. Where, they did not know. There are many alleged mining colonies manned by slaves across Empire borders. These will not be going to a mining colony. Life has opened up many possibilities for these rescued ones. Where they may choose to go, who knows?
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115.01.10 20:49 Prokuror Niminen 6 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Many scanning ships and heavily armed warships of all kinds and they are not passing through...They are looking to attack. But, 42 people are at stake and my crew as well. What to do. We can go to warp very quickly but quick enough? If we are aligned and at speed before making transfer, we will probably escape unharmed. We decided to do it. We were not targetted or shot at and the 42 are safe here back at the center. This time... Two other rescues are also reported below.
I'm worried for pilot Vitalia...
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115.01.10 22:23 miners best 5 slavers, 3 hounds, 43 former slaves 115.01.11 00:05 Youlikethat 24 people 115.01.11 19:41 Sawscale 42 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Other ships were checking out this same can but none would rescue those aboard. This is what we observed as we approached a deathcan with an "abandoned" designation. Why bother picking up 481 people and having to interupt profitable journeys by returning to a safe station? Afterall, we are capsuleers. What are 481 lives to us?
To us each of the 481 lives aboard that deathcan represents a universe a value and importance. Each one is worthy of the risk and energy it takes to rescue them. This group is a much larger than normal group for a single rescue. The EMT's did well and all are OK and settled in at the temps center. I do wish to acknowledge at least the courtesy the pilot showed in abandoning the container. It does make our job less dangerous.
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115.01.11 22:35 (blue can, name withheld) 481 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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First, Thank you, Ms. Jormagdnir for your thoughts and advice. I am looking into those possibilities and have begun to see to the proper training necessary.
Two rescue operations are reported below. We are also preparing for transport of temp center residents to larger facilities in Dresi and within the State. Water production for our facilities is now at surplus. Food production will take quite a bit longer. Fortunately, funding for food is small compared to most other capsuleer expenses. Self-sufficiency remains our goal. I have word that Dr. Nalthkh continues to work toward certification for blockade runner. When he achieves this, we can double our efforts at repatriation.
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115.01.13 13:55 Mirage Celestis 123 people 115.01.14 15:03 Salamon Udan 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Our Temp Centers are to capacity. People are interesting. The station manager where our temp center is located is highly competant, somewhat imposing and definitely in command of those under him. But, when a group arrives with children, he transforms. It is amazing how someone who is so hard and forceful in one role can transform to soft, gentle, even jolly in another role. Candy and toys for the kids, hugs, smiles, and laughter. None of us knows the full face of a man or a woman. Such is the art of humanity.
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115.01.14 19:05 Welot 20 former ELite Slaves 115.01.15 00:12 Urten Hashur 171 people 115.01.15 14:35 (blue, name withheld 16 people) (blue, name withheld 35 people) Arron Solette 10 former Elite Slaves, 12 former Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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When it comes to intellect, not all capsuleers are created equal. I've been following the Theistic debates on some of the other threads and I have appreciated the thought and effort put forth on both sides of the issue. I must admit that I have had to read and re-read to grasp some of the arguments and formulations. I especially appreciate those who have been able to argue without the typical name-calling and character assasination that sometimes happens. Two women of note would be Nicoletta Mithra and Scherezad. I wish I was as sharp as either one of you. But more important, I think you have conducted yourselves respectfully while exercising a lot of rigor in your argumentation.
Two more rescues are reported below and we are happy that 82 more people are safe and out of harms way.
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115.01.15 17:59 Charon The Boatman 20 people 115.01.16 Phucough D'Virus 62 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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"What if they were your mother and father?" This was question posed to one of my young crewmen on board the DSS Mayflower while on patrol today. It was spoken by Crewchief Krik in response to the young and nervous ensign who questioned risking ship and crew to rescue merely two aged Elite slaves from a deathcan. This particular ensign recently finished his crew training after being rescued some time ago. He came aboard the Mayflower after the first one was destroyed. He replaced one of the computer techs who was lost in the incident. He was justifyably concerned and his question more than expected.
Chief Krik's response was enough to boulster the young man's spirits and calm his nerves.
Now to the interesting part... This young man was separated from his parents in a slaver raid on his farming settlement. He never knew what became of his family and he was an only child. Back at the temp center the reception crew saw to the needs of the 2 former Elite Slaves. They found them in OK condition, ragged from hard labor but healthy otherwise. In the course of the interview they told their story of how slavers raided their mining village and took them as slaves. They had been separated from their teenage son at the time of the raid. They never heard what happened to him. It was at this time that the reception crew had a sort of aha experience. The young ensign was called over to meet those he was unsure we should rescue.
I would love to say that they were his parents, but the odds would be long on that. However, they might as well be. Our young ensign wont let them out of his sight once he heard their story. In a sense a new family has formed to replace one lost. In a perfect world it would have actually been his parents. But this isn't a perfect world, is it? Close enough I say.
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115.01.17 21:44 Janje 2 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Emancipation--Matriculation--Repatriation In that order. This has been and continues to be our commitment. It is necessarily a slow process that recognizes that those rescued from slavery should not be placed in another kind of slavery bereft of provision, education, and resources to live productively. The matriculation process exists to prepare people for repatriation in such a way that repatriation is real and practical and not a romantic sort of event that then becomes a nightmare of unpreparedness. Life is chaotic enough even when we are well educated, well employed and healthy. We would not add to the normal chaos of life repatriation that was not first preceded by careful matriculation. While this has been articulated in greater detail in the past, the basics bear repeating now and then as a reminder.
Those rescued below enter now that careful process one day culminating in repatriation.
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115.01.18 19:24 Dehkalis 39 people 115.01.18 22:16 SamTing 20 former Elite Slaves, 8 Slvers, 21 hounds, 29 former slaves
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Ston Momaki
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One of life's dangerous ironies is this: Those who believe and accept themselves as evil and act upon those motivations are nearly 100% right about themselves. The opposite, unfortunately, is not true. Those who believe themselves to be right and good and act upon those values may or may not be right about themselves. How can so many of us take up opposite causes in the name of what is good and right? We cannot all be correct.
So, what to do? Well for starters, always be in a state of humble self-examination. I might be wrong about this or I might be right. I may think this is a good deed but there will always be those who think the opposite while also believeing that they are doing good. To test ourselves is not moral relativism but rather moral humility. There is no danger for me to ask at the end of the day, "Was it good for me to rescue people from death cans?" If I humbly ask and the conviction is "yes." All the better am I prepared to continue the work the next day.
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115.01.19 Michael Dash 18 people FootRoller TTe4eHbKa 3 slavers, 3 hounds, 46 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Even greater is the risk for a pilot such as Gaufres to do rescues without cloak or specialized vessels fitted for rescue work. We applaud the bravery of Gaufres and appreciate the fact that those he rescues would have otherwise died.
Two rescues are reported below. A while back, I mentioned the subject of remedial education. I state again as a reminder that remedial education is a large part of our Matriculation program. Our matriculation program, being focussed on those abandoned either to die in space or to languish in the squallid capsuleer slave markets, is focused on providing basic education prior to further training academically and vocationally after repatriation. Those repatriated from our centers are uniquely posed to enter society ready for higher education and training.
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115.01.20 13:48 HE XO4U 2 slavers, 16 former slaves 115.01.21 14:02 NiaX Scandal 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The Disciples of Ston have almost no contact with baseline slave holders. The exception would be an ocassional reception of slaves categorized as "Mission Cargo." These would be slaves from baseline organizations contracting with capsuleers for transport. Our experience in these circumstances does nothing to soften our approach to slavery as a whole. We are abolitionist.
Everything about capsuleer involvement in the slave trade drives our mission and desire to see these suffering souls delivered from the brutality and greed of their capsuleer masters. Perhaps there is a tiny minority of capsuleers who might apply a modicum of mercy in their holding of slaves but yet, they are still slave holders. I have heard many religious people claim that they are but humble servants of God in their holding of slaves. This claim is very dissonant with me. It seems the height of hubris and arrogance for the religious man or woman to presume that God would need or require him or her to enslave another to reach that person for God.
We have observed that the primary reason for slavery is greed. Lust for power, control, dominance; these are the primary motivators. All races of capsuleers are guilty of involvement.
20 tired, worn out, used up former Elite slaves on their way for sale in the State...were rescued early today. They are being tended to by our medical staff. Food, medicine, clothing and rest are being provided.
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115.01.23 00:39 Praetendo 20 Former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Among mortals there is a perennial struggle as one ages and eventually dies. When do the demands of dignity dictate that one reliquish the struggle to survive and instead depart with grace? It seems that at those times, dignity is in the eye the possessor in spite of the judgments of those around him.
I am watching a family in one our centers go through this right now. It is just too easy to judge or cirtically evaluate others when one has not yet gone through it. There is often tension between family and the medical professionals. Some are letting go while others hang on. Is it time to die? Is it time to live on? Eventually, the question is answered, but much struggle ensues until that moment.
154 people live to face that struggle, but hopefully not for many years to come.
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115.01.24 13:35 Laiden Ler 154 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The young crew member a while back who did not want to rescue the pair of former Elite Slaves in a death can has become a passionate and zealous advocate for all the people we rescue. When he began working for us, his focus was on working aboard our rescue ships. Now he has shifted focus to the care and well-being of our Matriculants. His adopted parents are well and they continue to be active together at the temp center. He told me recently, that he does not wish to go on to the larger centers but rather to stay and work with the recently rescued. We are glad to have him here.
On to Mr. Sam's comments:
Telegram Sam wrote:Messrs. Ston and Gaufre: Perhaps your organization would be interested in offering its assisance to the over 1.3 million slaves rescued from within the Ammatar Mandate. I have no other details on that than what is found in this news report. Slave Repatriation Convoy Breaches Ammatar Border
Dear Mr. Sam,
The Electus Matari has been active in freeing slaves and repatriating them to the Republic for many many years. They have stood the test of time. In their typical quietness, they have not taken the bait of those critical of their work. If they were involved in this project then I am confident that those freed people are well cared for and well on their way to productive lives in the Republic. Although it has been a long while since we had any communication with either EM or Gradient, we used to talk regularly with Mr. Sadik. They are good folk.
Also: We have worked with Freedom Extension since the inception of our Matriculation Centers. If it were not for the hospitality of Freedom Extension, our Matriculation Centers in Empire space would only be a pipe dream. The combination of EM and Freedom Extension gives me sufficient confidence that those recently freed and repatriated are in good hands.
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114.01.25 16:06 IRexI Nolen 10 Former Elite Slaves, 24 Former Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Katran Luftschreck wrote:Ston Momaki wrote:20 tired, worn out, used up former Elite slaves on their way for sale in the State...were rescued early today. They are being tended to by our medical staff. Food, medicine, clothing and rest are being provided. I smell a scandal coming.
DSTON considers it scandalous each and every time people are jet canned into space and left to die. The Scandal is the disregard of these human lives by capsuleer pilots. It is this scandal that we work against each and every day. Outside of that, I am not sure what other scandal there may be.
These 32 were rescued after a slow couple days. Patrols were run but it was quiet out there in spite of heavy traffic. We were glad to be at the location in time to save these. We are also excited to report that another group has been safely brought to our Sirrpala center.
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115.01.27 02.13 Iceuto 32 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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A recent patrol resulted in the rescue of 10 former Elite slaves. They were heavy machinery operators in a deep mining facility. They do not know how they became owned by a capsuleer. It just happened. Things that happen to us are usually explained at least at some level. Slave holders do not necessarily feel an obligation to explain anything to their slaves. These slaves labored for their owner until they were not needed, then they were offered up for sale. That's it.
Millions of people are in this situation all across our cluster. They know nothing of the grand political and religious debates that surround us. They are slaves; a disposable commodity as far as they are treated.
These are the people we seek to help.
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115.01.27 22:44 Livine Harring 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Katran Luftschreck wrote: Slaves are illegal in the Caldari State. That's the scandal. See, the nature of our alliance is that we don't break each others' rules. We don't try to import/export slaves from the State and they don't go messing with our slaves in the Empire. Pretty simple... until someone breaks that deal.
If someone was trying to import slaves into the State, they're breaking that deal, and have thus made enemies out of both of our governments.
Yes. Capsuleers are notorious deal breakers because they tend look at themselves as above that law. You may personally practice a high level of loyalty and ideological consistency but most capsuleers do not. There shouldn't be any slaves for sale in Caldari, Gallente, and Republic space and yet there are many for sale in capsuleer markets. That is a scandal. If the SCC immediately banned the sale and purchase of slaves within territories where slavery was illegal, the capsuleer slave trade would be dramatically curtailed. Unfortunately the strict neutrality agreement of the SCC makes that nearly impossible. It is ironic that the Minmatar Republic insisted on that particular clause which has become a de facto guarantee of continued slave trading among capsuleers everywhere. That is scandalous!
We appreciate your efforts to see to the care of those you have rescued. Dr. Nalthkh generally hangs around Edmalbrurdus and so is close to the Mandate. I'll suggest he puts you on watch to look for an opportunity for transfer.
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115.01.28 13:43 Martelius Xs 3 people
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Ston Momaki
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Like many others, we are concerned about the happenings within the Caldari state. We are not seeing a direct impact on our work, but we sense that the increased military alertness in all the sovereignties may result in those with trigger fingers starting new hostilities.
Our hope is that everyone will exercise the greatest restraint; that everyone will keep fingers off triggers and wait patiently for more complete information.
In the mean time, the work continues.
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115.01.29 21:26 Tsuyon Da'sek 3 slavers, 6 hounds, 33 former Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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"I'm the greater, you're the lesser." "No, I'M the greater, you're the lesser." "No, I'm the greater, you're the LESSER." "No, you're the lesser, I'm the GREATER" and so on...
I recently read an exchange something like that on this fine Galnet forum. It occurred to me that so often we seek to exalt ourselves above others and try convince others of our standing and status. When we do so we miss the greatest secret of elevating yourself. Ready? To elevate yourself, serve the lowly. Be kind and do good to those who can never repay you. Kneel to lend a hand to the weak, the sick, the impoverished, the slave. In so doing, you will elevate your own soul to heights that can never be reached through self-exaltation.
I never feel higher than when I am serving those we rescue. What good is it if you only help those who can help you back? What does that really make you, afterall? If you want to soar high, you must first find yourself in the position of one willing to stoop low.
Now if someone comes along and says to you, "you are my lesser." Don't argue the point, just go and prove otherwise.
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115.01.31 21:28 Zafir Yazria 80 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Justify what you are doing! or... Justify what you have done? These are two sentiments oft heard on these forumns and part of the lively debate that characterizes this place. Many times, I sure we all feel that these charges are thrown around with more malice than a hungar to learn. But, the call to justify what we do is a legitimate one. Anything we do that impact the lives of others should have a justification. Either our works should be vindicated, condemned, or corrected, or maybe even a combination. From time to time we all ought to be asking ourselves these to questions. Are my past actions justified? Am I jstified in continuing what I am doing. My perspective, of course, is from the point of view of non-violence, peace, freedom, and mercy. I should not assume, however that just because an action seems good, that it is good. I ought to learn the art of self-examination from my detractors. To simply say, "that's none of your business," does help me become more accountable. Again, from my perspective, I believe this is especially true of violent behavior and actions. The requisite of any military act ought to be the strictest of all. The most rogorous of examinations ought to be made even when the demand for quick action is called for. Unfortunately, the very nature of violence tends toward unexamined reaction. So, let the more thoughtful among you who are not pacifists, be the ones who lead in the careful justification taking into account all who may be impacted.
45 lives were impacted by the rescue reported below.
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115.02.01 13:30 Persephone Eto 45 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Two human qualities that ought never to combine: Arrogance and Authority. Unfortunately, they are often in horrific combination with each other. That is, after-all, how tyranny is born. On the other hand there is a beautiful combination of humility and leadership when combined skill and intelligence that can generate people capable of leading society to true greatness in peace, prosperity and benevolence. The problem is that as soon as power is realized, it often corrupts the better part of our natures and benevolent leaders can become evil.
Have you ever heard an employee criticize the boss with these words, "If I were boss, I could do so much better...?" Perhaps even some of us have uttered those words at one time. Forbid that such an attitude be allowed into the chamber of leadership. Let us seek among us men and women, unassuming yet full of wisdom and wit; humble yet unafraid to lead in that humility; brave, but mindful of the cost to others when bravery must be exercised. When found, may these become our leaders and may we follow not with disconnection, not with an assumption that they will make no mistakes, but with a commitment to add our strengths, skills and aptitudes to enable the whole to prosper.
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115.02.02 22:53 Csquared Issier 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Thank you, Captain Areth. I am sure we can find a use for your gift of nutrient paste. We will watch for the contract.
I apologize for the lack of pilot info on the first listing below. We had focussed hard on trying to position our rescue ship within range of two death cans so that we could simultaneously rescue both groups. It wasn't possible so we had to rescue the greater number first and then return after the counter expired. All were successfully rescued and an additional blue can was discovered upon our return to the scene. Unfortunately in the focus of the moment, I didn't record the owner of the first can.
I am encouraged to note that there seems to be a growing number of capsuleer pilots becoming more interested in peace and humanitarianism. Perhaps the better potential of the capsuleer movement can be realized afterall.
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115.02.03 14:00 56 people (no pilot recorded) 115.02.03 14:23 (blue can, name withheld) 10 Former Elite Slaves Morgana Silverhand 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Thank you, Mr. Areth. We have several uses for such material, foremost in our sustainable livestock production and medical product production for our facilities.
This particular batch will likely be used in Dr. Nalthkh's facilities in Khanid space since he is established close to the pick up point. Thanks again.
Early and mid-day patrols resulted in two rescues as reported below.
Why do the powerful so fear the small man, the ordinary man, the average citizen? Why does the paranoia of the powerful seek to suppress this "menace?" Is it because the average person has the capacity to accurately judge the moral quality of those in power? I think perhaps it is the amazing perceptivity of the masses that those in power fear most. History shows that this perceptivity is often muted by propaganda or even laziness. But, sometimes it can spontaneously move and change the course of a nation and people. This is what those in power fear. There are also those in power with the humility and wisdom to listen for, anticipate, and respond to the collective perceptiveness of the people. These are those who know that their power is a gift to be used for good and higher purposes; for true leadership.
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115.02.04 01:26 Dunkle Lars 18 people 115.02.04 13:47 Cassandra Moennan 12 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Truly one of the darkest lies that we tell ourselves is, "It is someone else's fault." "If so and so would just..." We cloak the responsibility that we have for the troubles we cause for ourselves in blame of others. Most struggle with this from time to time and some more than others. However, having a positive and good life calling that keeps you doing good things consistently through your life can help you avoid the blame trap. It can also help you tremendously when on the receiving end of blame.
Of course there is a place and a time to hold others responsible and sometimes blame needs to be assigned. But, as individuals we need to exercise a good measure of self-examination before blaming others for our own mistakes.
The Disciples of Ston wish a peaceful resolution to the current turmoil within the Caldari Sate. Our hearts ache at the prospect of many people being killed; not just soldiers but innocent citizens just trying to live and go about their business. We hope that the leadership among the both the Provists and those in opposition will be wise and restrained in reactions and actions.
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115.02.04 Oneill HGM 2 slavers, 3 hounds, 31 former slaves 115.02.05 14:38 Gregor Ardishapur 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Tiberious Thessalonia wrote:I am compelled, despite my personal dislike of how The Disciples of Ston do their business, to point out that Mr. Areth's nutrient paste is in fact made out of human bodies.
One should always be careful of accepting gifts from "charitable" capsuleers.
Hmm? Well, we will check into that claim. The contract was for biomass and has yet to be picked up from the contracted station in Badivefi in Khanid space. We shall have our med labs conduct tests to determine if the biomass is derived from any source other than the standard planktonic colonies. If it is non-standard biomass it will not be used for livestock production. However, innocent until proven guilty.
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Ston Momaki
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Thank you Mr. Thessalonia, Mr. Areth for the forthright information. This saves us time and expense in testing. The materials will be used strictly for vaccine research and development. Perhaps some honor and dignity can be afforded the memory of those whose bodies were used for this material.
A side note: Food production biomass for our centers comes from livestock production at our planetary facilities. Proteins and biomass production is under our control. Biomass used in livestock production for food is exclusively via planktonic colonies and all protein concentrates are via complex microorganism harvesting.
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115.02.05 22:01 Bill Gillbert 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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A while back, DSTON actively operated a program we called, "clone body return service." The purpose of the service was to provide dignified final disposition for clone bodies we discovered drifting in space. Owners were contacted and we offered free return of the remains or cremation. We researched disposition rites and would do our best to accomodate the wishes of the owners. After a time, this work was displaced by a more more pressing need. In times of war, natural disaster, etc, there is a great need for the services of well trained "service dogs." Search and rescue cadaver dogs are especially useful to locate remains and also the living injured. We discontinued the clone body return service and began using the bodies we found in our cadaver dog training program. Hundreds of former slaver hounds have now been trained to function as service dogs.
Some recoil at this use of clone corpses. I understand this and sympathize with the view. However, we weighed the issues and made a decision to do this. We feel that it lends a weight of dignity in the long haul to the life that once occupied the body. For centuries, men and women have donated their deceased bodies for scientific and medical use and countless lives have been saved as a result. From organ donations to cadaver research, the list is long for the use of our expired bodies.
We weep at the suffering described by Ms. Aspenstar in her post. We see the suffering of war and the needless violence perpetrated in the name of religion, ideology, nationalism, etc every day. It does not pass over us and leave us unmoved. Quite to the contrary, we are greatly moved and grieved. Right now there are 760 m3 of homogenious biomass from an untold number of human bodies by all accounts. We could provide a solemn final disposition rite and cremate the mass or we can use the mass to generate much needed vaccines. We are choosing to do the latter and believe that it dignifies those who suffered and died.
Do we have moral certainty in this decision? No. I am learning as time goes on that moral certainty is seldom achieved. Yes, this might be a wrong decision. We don't think so now. Sure, our actions are open to criticism as they should be but we will honor the lives of those who once occupied these bodies when others are given life-saving vaccines. Is there potential for a slippery slope here? Yes there is and we feel a gravity in this. This is the one and only such donation we will accept. Our planktonic biomass production will be our sole source here on out.
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115.02.06 18:36 Ramona Ghost 2 slavers, 3 hounds, 18 former slaves 115.02.06 22:13 Boshimanu 8 people magic preacher 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.08 23:00:00 -
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For the State... Our rescue work continues but I have an ongoing anxiety in my mind for the nation. There is so much that is just not known about what is at the core of all the happenings. Perhaps now is the time for leaders of all the sovereignties to consider new approaches other than war for achieving good for their citizens. May the best of those in the military on all sides let their diplomatic side hold sway. Now is the time to commit to seeking until we find the common ground that we need to end war and benefit all our cultures.
If there were one sentence that should be eliminated from our languages it would be that ever over used excuse for war, "We've tried everything else." Cool heads are needed from the State, the Federation, the Empire, and the Republic to say, "how can we bring peace out of this chaos?"
Six people, rescued, safe, sound and settling in at the center.
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115.02.08 21:21 Skirtos Gengod 6 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.10 14:19:00 -
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Patient, efficient, and deliberate... These are fine descriptors of the actions of my crew today in the rescue of 129 people and 2 hounds from 3 death cans. Fortunately, these cans were positioned in such a way that we get within range of all three and in immediate gate activation range all the same time. There was no twitchiness on the part of the crew; no missed steps. Things do not always go this way, but is is a pleasure when they do. Two previous rescues are also reported.
Have you ever watched children playing in a sandbox? Have you ever watched them fight over toys? As adults we tend to over-esteem ourselves into thinking that all our disputes are justified and noble. "Our rights have been violated, so now I must kill the violators." When will we see that we are still small in the scope of the cosmos? When will we see that one planet is only a grain of salt in an ocean? May no one be insulted by what I am about to say as it is but a metaphor repeated time an again. Caldari Prime is a but a toy in the sandbox. I commend those in the Federation who are seeing this. As a Citizen I ask those in authority in the State to find those in the Federation who are interested in peace and work with them. Maybe now is the time to find new leadership; people who are not consumed by hatred and bloodlust but driven by a desire for peace.
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115.02.09 xDohmenx 5 people 115.02.09 20:49 Sorena Padecain 5 slavers, 4 hounds, 40 former slaves 115.02.10 14:00 Hiyedonis Shayiskhun 120 people Duah Traquemort 2 slavers, 2 hounds, 7 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.11 17:43:00 -
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I'm not so naive to hold my breath over this, but just the talk of peace spurred on by one of the threads on this forum does lift the spirits a bit. Deep seated bitterness and anger must die if peace is to live. Let us hunger for peace more than we hunger for war. Let brotherhood displace vengeance. I hope the talk of peace and ideas for peace continues. Imagine if all the ingenuity, energy and intelligence devoted to war were given over to the quest for peace. Imagine...
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115.02.11 13:39 POHERU 20 former Elite slaves 115.02.11 17:33 Lumpi86 49 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.13 19:12:00 -
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How hard it is to let go of all we are afraid to lose. Why don't we let go of our wars? Part of the answer has to do with what we fear to lose. The great touchstones of cultural vocabulary often come into focus at these times. We must keep fighting lest we lose our honor. We must keep fighting lest we lose our freedom. Sometimes these statements are true but more often they are euphemisms for, "We must keep fighting lest we lose the argument." It is the better man, woman, nation, and culture that is big enough to say, "what was the argument in the first place?"
We are happy to have rescued 78 people thus far today.
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115.02.13 18:59 LikeFun 78 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.15 14:20:00 -
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We hope that the meeting of the Tribal Council will lead to greater efforts toward peace. While seeing to the needs of the Republic we hope that peace is a priority. We wish for the very best for the Minmatar people. I hope that what might arise out of this new birth is not so much a sense of "fear the tribes," as "respect the tribes."
The Disciples of Ston hold that a priority of the Council should be to do all in their power to prepare the Republic for a return among slaves scattered in the Cluster of all who long to be repatriated. We stand ready to assist in this endeavor in any peaceful way we can.
We were able to rescue ten yesterday.
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115.02.14 15:59 Markaurel 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.16 21:50:00 -
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What is it you feel to be your birthright? What is your entitlement? Those we rescue are a constant lesson for me as a capsuleer. We as a class seem to derive this strange notion of what ought to be afforded to us simply because of our status and wealth. This entitlement seems to generate a level of narcisim evident in most all of us.
There is an attractive security in the faces of those who are content merely with the possession of their lives and the potential to make something of them the next day.
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115.02.15 18:38 testsubject 514 5 slavers, 1 hound, 41 former slaves 115.02.16 16:50 Minowealth 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.18 14:12:00 -
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Multiple death can rescues mean that the temp center in State territory continues to see use. The staff there remains alert and busy.
There is a vicious circle of prejudice, oppression leading to prejudice and oppression. Somewhere along the way, one must break that cycle and risk trust. DSTON commends the newly convened Tribal counsel for their willingess to lay aside bitterness and to make every attempt to unite the tribes, including those once thought to be traitors. If there is to be an effective and united front to provide peace, freedom, and security for all the Minmatar people, it must be done in a way that mends the hurts of old.
DSTON would like to see an sincere effort to eliminate slavery in the Mandate and to make Mandate space and legal sanctuary for all slaves seeking citizenship within the Republic. Let Mandate space become a place where slaves may receive legal status as freed slaves and be allowed to pass without fear into the Republic.
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115.02.16 21:48 Reneden 2 former Elite Slaves Hydronius 5 slavers, 25 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.19 19:58:00 -
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Sometimes pilots reveal a great deal of inner pain just through a few words in their self-written bios that are made public information. It is often expressed in a sort of seasoned advice that they have learned from their own experiences or so it would seem. I think mostly it is a desperate striking of the air with words of bitterness and pain. Sometimes it is cloaked in humor but the desolation still leaks through the words. What probably they wish they could say is simply, "I've been hurt in life and I haven't quite worked it out." Life does tend to make it a challenge to stay completely healthy.
The Disciples of Ston hope that all who read this may be blessed with freinds that show them grace rather than judgment. I fear that so many have very little gace to see them through cruelty that life can deal.
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115.02.18 19:56 Chico Wiko 10 former Elite Slaves Kya Flame 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.20 19:12:00 -
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There are remnants of the normal human experience that I choose to continue as a capsuleer even though I would not have to. Some physical "inconveniences" can be engineered out of our clones. That is why so many capsuleers are either exceptionally odd looking or unbelieveably good looking. In other words; how to be unbelievably ripped or have perfect figure? Become a capsuleer.
Shaving. I keep that. Even though I would not have to shave to keep my facial hair sculpted the way I like it, I choose to do so. Many years ago, I discovered an inexpensive aftershave that goes on with a bright citrusy scent but then fades in about ten minutes. Perfect. The shaving ritual is like a fresh start each time it is done.
Why do I mention it here? From time to time I note that the adult men we rescue take special pleasure in good shave after a long space journey and abandonment in a death can. Odd though it may seem, it is a point of connection between me and some of those we rescue.
If we could all find even a small shard of shared humaniuty glimmering in the smoke and haze of our conflicts, maybe it could reflect enough light to shine the way to peace. Let it be so.
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115.02.20 13:43 Ba Donk Adonk 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.21 15:07:00 -
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"It is not legal for me to cross this border with you on board. I am going to jettison you in a container with a limited supply of heat and air. I will make it legal for you to be rescued by relinquishing ownership of the can. Hopefully someone will rescue you before your life support expires. In case you are not rescued, you can take these (pills) and die quickly." These were the words spoken to 24 people as they were given pills to end their lives and prepared to be jettisoned into a death can. True to his word, the pilot abandoned the can. We came upon it in the DSS Mayflower while on patrol. There were also two other yellow death cans recorded below. The Blue can was rescued first followed by the other two in short succession. We made for our temp center across in State territory. No pills had to be taken.
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115.02.21 00:53 (blue can, name withheld) 24 people Arcanny 3 former Elite Slaves Nyalana T'zam 37 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.23 15:27:00 -
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In order for there to be peace, individuals within society need to be peaceable. Peace will characterize our cultures when we approve of peaceful behavior, attitudes and disapprove of hostility. Examine, for example, the public bio of the pilot on the Wall of Shame below. That is an example of the attitude and approach that fosters continued hostility and generates friction and retaliation. "Let's see who can stick the middle finger up higher." "Let's see who can curse the loudest." It is a sad commentary on our nature that we feel it necessary to exact vengeance for the slightest of perceived wrongs.
Is our skin so thin?
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115.02.23 15:13 Kaman Imotep 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.27 21:32:00 -
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Equipment problems have kept our patrol time down. The Mayflower is having issues with her powerplant ((read: power supply going kaput)). Hopefully new parts will arrive before too long. The thought of death cans vaporizing in space with occupants aboard is distressing. We did manage to make it out today and were able to rescue 15 people.
I see in the time I have been occupied elsewhere that change continues to pace itself as it were in a sprint. It is hard to keep up.
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115.02.27 21:21 Metrom Vig 15 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.02.28 21:10:00 -
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There is a heaviness in our hearts today for the men, women, children, families killed by the Homeguard in a senseless act of violence. Now is the time to no longer accept the justification, "I was just following orders." The unjust rule in fear with fear as their tool. Let the just rise and unseat fear.
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115.02.28 Astartah 5 slavers, 27 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.01 14:26:00 -
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When does loyalty become something else? When does it become willful blindness? When does it become an unwillingness to risk for the right? When does loyalty become a false comfort for those who know the implications of facing a change of mind? It is never easy to reverse a decision made years ago and followed for decades. When we come to the place where we say, "I can no longer be that," loss is inevitable. Capsuleers with a real sense of loyalty are perhaps most resistant to a change of mind. This is partly because many capsuleers too easily change their minds and change their loyalties. Pilots are one thing today and the opposite tomorrow. However, there are times when the primacy of more basic values requires us to change individual loyalties.
In particular, if the leaders of our Sovereigties persist in hatred, bitterness and in an unqualified opposition to peace, they are not worthy of the loyalty they take for granted.
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115.02.28 21:07 Enceladus Supreme 30 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.02 14:37:00 -
[385] - Quote
Reported below is what started out as a three can rescue. In fact, we were able to situate ourselves within rescue range of all all three cans and within gate activation range. Just prior to transporting the survivors, one of the cans bliped off our screans. It was either looted or it expired. The two remaining cans' occupants were rescued. The three pilots are listed without specific reference to the particular contents due to the need to act quickly and escape.
Another kudos for my crew. An interesting thing happened on the way back from State space. We came across a yellow can and decided to investigate. Sometimes slaves smugglers will make it into the State side and then get caught and dump their passengers. This can contained 6 healthy hounds. Should we rescue them? Do I risk the crew to rescue hounds? The crew said yes without hesitation. I consented only under these circumstances: that we could be out of decloak proximity range of any ship of object. It happened that we were and were able to rescue the hounds.
Slaver hounds have become a good metaphor for positive change. Our Service Dog Training program has been able to train former slaver hounds to be cadaver dogs, rescue dogs, seeing eye dogs, seizure alert dogs, hospital comfort dogs, etc.
POINT: I see time and time again that we hide behind our cultures and use them as an excuse not to confront the darker sides of our nature. We protest, "You just don't understand my culture." What we really are saying is, "I want to justify the wrong things I do with the culture argument." Cultural values evolve over time, so the cultural argument against change is a soft argument. A culture can become better.
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115.03.01 18:27 MissOrbit, Haul Rushi, HTGoing 2 slavers, 6 hounds, 13 former slaves, 45 former slaves. and... 6 hounds... The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.04 14:10:00 -
[386] - Quote
Thank you, Mr. Ishikawa. We will keep you as a contact in case the need should arise. With ongoing tensions across the cluster, it is good to have those who are interested in the well-being of the less fortunate among us.
We are back to limited rescue runs. Equipment issues continue to be a problem. The power unit of our primary vessel is prone to fits and starts. It is actually rather new and should still be covered by the manufacturer for the defect causing the problem. The process of benefiting from that coverage is a bit of a pain, though. No one ever seems to be "home" when we try to contact the manufacturer. Hmm? Its almost like they really don't mean it when they say, "one year warranty."
Mr. Ishikawa's note reminds me to report that our planetary production rate is stable and both food and water are at surplus. Our next production priority will be in the area of medical supplies for our ongoing Matriculation Medical Center needs.
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115.03.03 14:07 Gedos Oreston 15 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.04 19:50:00 -
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Cool headed, patient, competant... I am grateful for a crew tht not only does their job, but thinks on their feet and responds well to unexpected situations. It is very rare that we encounter rescues that require a greater passenger capacity than the Mayflower has. Today was one of those rare exceptions. We encountered a three death can situation near the gate. At first it appeared as simple as getting in range of all three all within gate activation range. This we could do in this situation. It became complicated when we scanned the first deathcan and discovered that there were over 900 people on board. Our passenger capacity is 875. We quickly transported 875 and the EMT crew went to work evaluating the physical condition of those aboard. We determined that the can was early within its 2-hour expiration so waiting out the Agro would be OK. On the second trip we were able to rescue the remaining people from all three cans.
No problems with our powerplant were encountered on this run. This was fortionate given the need for mechanical funtion on such a rescue. We have heard from the manufacturer and they have "authorized us" to return the faulty part. Of course they reserve the right to determine whether or not to replace it. It is a test of patience, no doubt. In the mean time we hold the Mayflower together with "baling wire and duct tape." 
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Wotax 875 former slaves first trip, 20 former Elite, 27 more former slaves second trip Arantoss 24 people, Aden Stathis 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
738
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Posted - 2013.03.05 18:54:00 -
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The middle set labeled at 14:02 and 14:21 represent our patrol coming upon 8 cans over about 15 KM. Four of these cans were deathcans. They were rescued in two trips. The other cans were flotsum from a battle I assume. Two other rescues are reported. Our Center staff has been busy. Yesterday, in particular, was a hectic day.
Our organization needs to address the ongoing issue of Slavers. There is an odd intersection of Capsuleer governance and baseline governance. A Capsuleer agrees to illegally transport slaves and their slaver handlers across sovereignty boundaries. Baseline slavers attempt to cross into free territory to market slaves illegally with the assistance of capsuleer pilots. Capsuleers together with baseliners... We would like to see the DED give some kind of cooperative statment with baseline law enforcement regarding what is expected in these situations.
Eventually, we would like to see those in our detention facilities rehabilitated and returned to society. We do, however, wish to protect them from death penalties and generational enslavment.
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115.03.04 22:51 Klaus Vondheim 53 people, Bobzi Mabata, 10 people 115.03.05 14:02 Drakeigh, 69 former slaves, 10 former Elite Slaves 14:21 Ragenvald Ravenhorst 50 people asykes 5 people 18:37 Anter Kado 1 person The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.06 19:04:00 -
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It is in our nature to blame another for being what we project them to be even when in reality we have cast them wrong. Sometimes, even wars are started that way. Most often, it is seen in the everyday social snubs, grudges, and judgments we cast upon others. Often it occurs on an individual level because of racial, cultural, sexual, national and other stereotypes. A somewhat small example I see from time to time among those who crew our ships.
Sometimes I take refreshment with my Vherokior crew cheif, Lt. Krik. He knows me better than most other baseliners and he speaks his mind. He also knows that he knows a lot more than me about most things. The fact that I am a capsuleer does not intimidate him. I once asked him why the rest of my crew didn't seem to enjoy socializing with me. He stated that many or most baseliners assume capsuleers to think of themselves as "above" them. At the end of a shift, the crew wants to relax and let down their guard and unwind. Having to pay deference to some capsuleer is not relaxing and so is generally avoided.
Wow, I always thought I projected more of a normal air than that. Krik said that if I want to overcome the perception, I need to "be less than normal." What does that mean? I like the men and women of my crew and would rather spend time with them than with my own kind. This leaves me with a kind of isolation. I think many capsuleers also find themselves in this "inbetweenness." I will keep trying to connect with normal humans. I have no desire for the sort of transhumanism that some embrace. I see it as a self-deception.
Ah, I see it is supper time. I think I'll take the evening meal in the crew mess tonight.
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115:03.05 23:49 Reikon Harender 27 people 115.03.06 13:43 sinabbi 17 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.08 15:34:00 -
[390] - Quote
Peace cannot co-exist with greed. Capsuleers struggle with the concept of peace because it contrary to excessive consumption, something that capsuleers are unfortunately good at. If, on the other hand, we began to use our power, resources, and skills to generate good for the purpose of sharing with others, then we might have our minds opened to new avenues toward peace. Greed shackles our minds and creativity, both directly and subconsciously. Put greed to death and peace may just come alive.
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115.03.07 18:48 Danma 100 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.09 14:13:00 -
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Kinds of Greed: 1. I want more stuff/money and will never be satisfied with what I have. 2. I want more power and will never be satisfied with what I have. 3. I always have to be right and cannot be part right and part wrong or heaven forbid, completely wrong.
Greed #3 is perhaps one of the greatest barriers to peace. Capsuleers struggle with Greed #3 and so do baseliners. It is difficult to combat, because it involves grey areas and fuzzy lines. Men and Women of conscience have to stand on values and cannot be wishy-washy in that matter. We have to "be right" sometimes and insist on that "rightness." But how insistant? I wish I had the answer.
I think that most of our cultural values can give way now and then to the values of others. In fact, the stronger our values the more flexible we can be with those who do not share them. Why? Because we are not in the constant state of insecure defensiveness. In other words, we do not need to force others to accept our ways. If our ways our valid, they will appeal to others on their own merit.
Caldari, Amarrian, Gallente, and Matari cultures all have merit. But how "right" each of these cultural values may be should be determined by how meritoriously you live your beliefs. (Forgive my Caldari slant in the use of "meritorious"). Let us wage a war of goodness where we determne to represent our values in the best possible way, not with tools of destruction, but with the energy example.
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115.03.08 18:27 Muleria 34 people, Zodiak King 4 slavers, 8 hounds, 16 former slaves 19:12 mafazza 2, 25 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.11 14:58:00 -
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It is a general truism that with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Hitorically, personally, nationally, individually, over time, it seems to work out that way. The capsuleer diesn't always believe that though. We sometimes fall into the sort of immunity syndrome that goes with being a clone.
Measure out your life with grace, generosity, kindness, and peace and see if those things are not also measured back to you. Measure out hostility, hatred, spite, blame, etc., and see if those negatives are not also measured back to you. Though a truism, it isn't always true, at least in th short term. Unrequited goodness requires a patient spirit. Oh that there were more such spirits in our universe.
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115.03.11 14:44 Muoski Saraki 98 people, WinterSS TR 4 slavers, 1 hound, 16 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.13 17:51:00 -
[393] - Quote
Making peace is always risky and always involves a sacrifice of our egos. If we insist on holding on to grudges, on keeping every demand, making the process of peace impossible...If we insist on keeping more reasons for war and starving our motivation for peace, then there will be war until we destroy ourselves.
But...If we say, "I look for more reasons for peace and I will let my reasons for war die away..." Then, peace may germinate among us and have a chance to grow.
Let us close the gap between saying, "I'm all for peace," and actually being all for peace.
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115.03.13 14:52 Dock Rat 14 people, Aza Astarte 48 people 17:35 Ekron Kado 28 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.15 17:59:00 -
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I am troubled about the clone troops now active in our cluster just as I am trouble by us capsuleers. How many, honestly, are responsible and restrained enough to handle the kind of destructive power afforded to us? Frankly, most of us should be pacifists if not for ideological reasons for the very fact that almost no one can responsibly use such means of force and destruction. What percentage of us can exercise the discipline and self-control to use such lethal force without the corruption of spite, hate, and other negative emotions? Maybe .01%, mavybe less.
The conflict now raging on Caldari prime troubles my spirit deaply. I hope against hope that cooler heads will prevail.
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115.03.15 15:49 Cerena Yassavi 13 people 17:45 Stiffmasterg 10 ormer Elite slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.16 18:58:00 -
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All for the sake of war... Men and women subjected to untested sleeper technology, now unable to control the resultant violent impulses. All of this is justified in the pursuit of the ultimate soldier. What is wrong with us. Do we hate our own shared humanity that much? Where is the measure of foresight that is so desperately needed?
It is a defect that conceives of the ultimate intelligence, creativity, strength, technology as automatically, necessarily applied to war. Why not to peace? Why not seek the ultimate "tool of peace?"
The middle report below was a confiscation of a cache of weapons. It is a small consolation that these will never again be used, but a consolation none-the-less.
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115.03.15 19:29 Rias Yui 3 people (name withheld) 10,700,000 ISK of weapons 115.03.16 18:45 Rymbik 14 hounds, 61 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.17 22:55:00 -
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Let us not think that war is glorious or noble. People can be noble in the midst of war, yes. Warriors can be men and women of honor even in the midst of that which is not a thing of honor. But, let us not define the thing, war, itself, as a positive. I think too often we do.
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115.03.17 21:13 Leandra Girancourt 15 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.19 12:59:00 -
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Why were 137 slavers and 203 slaver hounds abandoned together with a lesser number, 105 slaves? This is the first time we have done such a rescue where the number of slavers was this great. It seemed very odd to us. From what the slavers tell us, the State is assisting in the training of slaver hounds. The slaves were to be a part of the training exercises. The whole lot found themselves out in a death can, when the the capsuleer pilot lost his nerve and decided not to break customs and cross the border.
This is a growing issue where there is a clear cross-over between baseline law and capsuleer law. It is time for Concord to conference with governmental authorities to address the issue of when capsuleers break the law to help baseliners break the law. The number of slavers in our detention center and temporary centers is growing. With this rescue, another 137 are added.
Here is our quandry... We oppose execution, torture, and generational slavery as forms of criminal justice. The existence of our detention centers is predicated upon these values. We will not hand any slavers over to any authority without verifyable assurance that these values will be honored. Humane treatment must be extended even to slavers.
We would like to see the DED address this issue with the major sovereignties and to establish a neutral penal institution.
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115.03.18 12:37 Boldone 10 people, yogore yogore 40 people, Kislorod Ozonovich 56 people 115.03.18 17:48 Alarickus Oskold 5 people 115.03.18 17:00 apprx nthexwn 70 former Elite slaves, 137 slavers, 203 hounds, 35 former slaves 22:46 Cracky Cracker 10 former Elite Slaves 115.03.19 12:28 tohaha 62 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.20 14:03:00 -
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The Disciples of Ston wish to extend an invitation to any needing temporary refuge from the hsotilities on Caldari Prime. Our centers in both Caldari space and Gallente space are ready and equipped to receive guests in significant numbers. For those who may wish to seek shelter in neither Gallente nor Caldari space, our center in Concord space is also available. We can also provide transport.
We might be surprised at the number of ordinary people of both nationalities that simply want to live in peace, provide for their families and live out their lives. We might be surprised at the number of ordinary people who bear no malice toward their neighbors of different nationality, race, and religion. We might be surprised at the number of ordinary people whose dreams and aspirations are far from tthe boiling pot of hateful politics and nationalistic zeal.
Both sides need to stop and ask how they might feel if they were more ordinary, less powerful, less wealthy, and less defensive of what they might persnally lose of the "conflict" doesn't go their way. Is it really the "good" of our peoples we are all so zealously defending? or just our pride?
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115.03.19 18:38 Jegernault 40 people, Alois Strobel 17 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.03.21 14:34:00 -
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Ideologies and centrisms aside; political preferences aside; cultural affections aside; what would benefit us all more than peaceful co-existence? While liking your neighbor is preferable, tolerating your neighbor is required. I have begun to notice a decay of reason as the sides in the conflict circle their wagons. Not everyone who approaches you wants to kill you.
I know that this is a controversial issue, but I believe it is a core problem in the way that we make friends on a national scale. Most friendships are forged for economic benefit. That is fine, but shouldn't it rather be an accident of cooperation rather than its essence? If we formed our alliances around some doing of good, far separate from material gain, perhaps we would find that in the rare times we needed to defend each other, our reasons would not be so shallow.
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115.03.20 21:39 Nomik Aclast 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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The Following conversation occured today between Dr. Nalthkh and myself just prior to the rescue recorded below. It is so rare that we ever have a conversation that I thought I should log it. More importantly is that DSTON is planning to temporarily station two ships in Luminaire to stand by for humanitarian duty if needed. The DSS Assist is there now and Dr. Nalthkh is in transit with the DSS Sophomore as I write this.
[19:15:47] Tahrmal Nalthkh > On the way to pick up the DSS Sophomore from Khanid Prime. Will bring to Luminaire and stand by there. [19:18:37] Ston Momaki > I will resume rescue patrols and return to pilot the DSS Assist now parked in Luminaire Fed Admin station. [19:19:32] Tahrmal Nalthkh > Stay out of Luminaire unless I send for you, OK? [19:21:40] Ston Momaki > Any particular reason why? [19:22:56] Tahrmal Nalthkh > I hear rumors of massing forces. We can't help if we are blown to bits. [19:23:26] Ston Momaki > Yes sir [19:25:59] Ston Momaki > What's the crew compliment on the Sophomore? [19:27:55] Tahrmal Nalthkh > 57 including med techs, EMT's and systems crew. [19:28:49] Ston Momaki > I just spotted a can on the way back. I'm gonna pick up the Mayflower and head out. [19:29:56] Ston Momaki > You're not going to patrol in the Sophomore are you? [19:31:13] Tahrmal Nalthkh > no. I'll take out a rookie frigate. The Sophomore will be there if I need it for passengers. I won't risk crew just to see what's happening. [19:33:26] Tahrmal Nalthkh > you there? [19:35:54] Tahrmal Nalthkh > helloooo? [19:38:52] Tahrmal Nalthkh > Ston? [19:39:24] Ston Momaki > Sorry, I need to go. Talk to you later.
I ended the conversation because the rescue we were undertaking involved a measure of chaos. As you can see there were a variety of passengers aboard the deathcan including 8 hysterical young women all claiming to be Oura. The counseling staff in Ation will have their work cut out for them on this one.
I will stay on my normal patrol duty and Dr. Nalthkh will keep an eye out in Luminaire. If need be, I can get there quickly and pilot the DSS Assist in any rescue ops.
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115.03.21 19:37 Jonas Brocker 40 militants, 8 Oura Madusaari, 3 slavers, 22 former slaves, 6 stranded pilots
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.03.22 18:41:00 -
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I received word a little while ago on corporate FTL from Dr. Nalthkh of the carnage in Luminaire. Both sides seem irredeemably consumed with such reckless hate. No rescues have yet been conducted today, but 3500 scourge missles have been confiscated, never to be used in hatred again. Small, small, small compensation for the thousands of crews that were wiped out today in Luminaire.
Such sadness Such sadness The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.23 13:09:00 -
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We might have a mascot of sorts now. We have not been able to coax the hound we rescued off the Mayflower. She won't leave. For now our crew rotations are happy to care for the animal and have her around on board. We will be careful to keep her from rescued slaves and so forth. Often, frightened animals are notriously dangerous to handle. Our experienced dog handlers were baffled on this case. The hound was timid, withdrawn, and anything but aggressive.
This small rescue was a meaningful symbol for all of us after the news of the bloodbath in Luminaire. Perhaps having this hound with us on our rescue journeys will help us remember that we value life and that we are here to protect and help the weak and fearful.
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115.03.23 12:37 babahah 1 hound, assorted weapons and ammo The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.24 13:18:00 -
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DSTON has no planetside connections or access on Caldari Prime and much larger organizations have taken up the cause of humanitarian relief for the refugees on the planet. This is good. Dr. Nalthkh has decided to return to the Tanoo office for the time being unless our help is needed. We have offered any of our facilities to refugees in need.
We will continue to watch the situation in Luminaire and do what we can when we can. For now, we are back to other work.
I am considering making contact with the DED regarding our growing Detention Center population. We need a solution that enfolds both justice and mercy. This is combination rare and difficult to maintain in the current civil climate.
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115.03.23 19:02 Jean-Franco Ferre 27 former slaves, 5 slavers, 11 Freedom Fighters, 6 hounds 115.03.24 13:08 Inquisitor Holy 36 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.25 12:38:00 -
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The potential cooperation between Ishukone and Gallente governmental authorities reminds me of the potential for all of us to suspend our feelings and to strive to do something good that needs to be done. There are times when we would rather just quit and take our toys home, but to set our faces hard against the task takes bravery. It takes the hardest kind of bravery; the bravery of humility.
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115.03.24 20:03 Mastraca 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.26 13:21:00 -
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It is nerve wracking for all of us when we have to wait out a timer to go back and rescue more people. There is no easy wait, not for me, not for my crew. What if the can is destroyed? What if we are too late. Thankfully, we were able to go back and rescue 30 more people in a third can that was too distant to make the first run.
All are safe
I do sincerely wish to be able to say that for the inhabitants of Caldari Prime. All are safe. For that matter, how seldom can we say this for anyone anywhere in these days of war, hatred, and vengeance. If each of us with the power we have and tools at our disposal were to strive to be able to say "all are safe" for as many under our care and influence, what better a universe we might inhabit.
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115.03.25 16:58 49 people (blue can) 115.03.26 12:40 Wita66 4 slavers 6 hounds 32 former slaves, PECnEPATOP 2 slavers 10 hounds 22 former slaves 13:00 Baradans 30 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.27 16:45:00 -
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How we treat the repugnant humans among us shows the quality of our own humanity. There are times when human behavior is so reviling and evil that we think that those who perpetrate such behavior are deserving of inhuman, cruel, and unusual punishment. Emotionally, we all understand that, but in the cooler moments of thought, we know that we cannot succumb to such feelings. We never have the full picture; our information is always partial.
DSTON rescues slavers. Though we despise what they do, we value their lives. We even believe they can change and be rehabilitated. Now and then, we discover a deathcan where the former slaves have been rescued and the slavers left to die in space. While we understand the sentiment of those who do this and are glad that the former slaves are rescued, we don't believe that such actions furthers the evolution of humanity spiritually, socially, or culturally.
We rescue these individuals and provide humane care, counseling, opportunity for activity, and rehabilition should it be desired. This is done at our detention center in Yulai. We hope that one day, there will be cooperation between Concord and civil authorities in the establishment of a neutral penal system for these individuals. This institution would and must provide humane care and protect individuals from execution, torture and other inhumane forms of punishment.
Until such a time, DSTON will keep our Detention in operation and also open it to any capsuleer pilots who happen upon slavers, criminals, etc.
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115.03.26 17:41 arrow ski 3 people (slavers) 115.03.27 16:28 (blue can) 30 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.28 14:58:00 -
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We are collectively diminished when we succumb to a GÇ£morality of scale.GÇ¥ Capsuleers live in a cloud of self-deception based on the idea that only events of great magnitude matter. We often forget that a holocaust is so defined because each death is in itself a personal tragedy of loss for loved ones, the individual, and society as a whole. The cumulative loss is the logical consequence of the multitude of individual losses. If there are no individual losses, cumulative loss is meaningless. The holocaust happens because the individual in diminished. It is always a slippery slope.
We are pretending if we think we are superior because we mourn the death of millions yet casually partake in the killing of thousands, or hundreds, or tens, or even one. We are pretending if we think that we are superior because we act as grand benefactors for many when we refuse to help one poor orphan or widow or homeless. We all want to be a part of something big, but we have not first practiced by consistently meeting the small needs in the daily tragedies of individuals.
Dignify the individual and you dignify the whole of humanity. We will celebrate and acknowledge every individual life saved as if she were a whole planet-full.
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115.03.28 14:05 Jacob Stoner 46 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Religious belief is often the tool of the violent to sustain perpetual war. Some of those using religion sincerely believe the principles they are using to justify war, but far too many really do not espouse the religion the so freely use as an ideology of violence. It is the convenient handle to the axe they swing.
Is there a base spirituality, un-altered in its form among all cultures? If there were such a form, wouldn't its discovery be useful for the unification of peoples in such a way that could end war? The focus of all religion that I currently obeserve is not on that base form but on the layers upon layers added over the eons of time. It is these layers that divide us from each other and form the labels that make perpetual war easy and so justifyable.
It is painful to peal off the layers, but it must be done if we are to have peace.
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115.03.28 DimaSnow 24 people, Voland Tonshay 10 people 115.03.29 14:25 Kislorod Ozonovich 30 people, Lady Kado 113 people, 14:41 Radion Geten 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.03.30 23:02:00 -
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Trust takes time. Not even truama can always displace the caution of initial distrust. The first rescue reported below was of 20 people. Sometimes, those we rescue are very hesistant to disembark onto the temp center station after rescue. This was the case here. Even after we told them that the station was Republic owned, it didn't matter. Even though our crew is mostly Matari, it didn't matter. We told them that the Mayflower would be back out in space in short order and that it was risk to them if they went along. They went anyway. Their leader would be what I would call "an Elder." He was quiet, yet insistant. After the rescue of the 13, they disembarked. I think the rescue operation convinced them that the crew were not slaves and that they had nothing to fear. The "Elder" has convinced his charges to help out at the center. That is good, and we accept the help.
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115.03.29 17:57 Shadak Scar'tan 20 people 115.03.29 23:14 Tai Davaham 13 people 115.03.30 12:27 Don Demetrius deKevedo 44 people 115.03.30 22:50 Vesparta 59 people, lil derf limpkin 18 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.04.01 13:02:00 -
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As you know, Concord publishes a public information file on each of us capsuleers. In it, we are allowed to write a brief biography to give a little information for the public to digest. I find it disturbing that many pilots choose to place in their biography notes about how to most efficiently kill others. They will list the most effective weapons to defeat and destroy the various types of ships depending on the origin. We are allowed to do this if we wish, but I find it a dark irony that one would focus so exclusively on death in a bio-graphy. It is a testimony of our times.
*sigh*
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115.03.31 12:07 Schwartzbach 10 people 115.04.01 12:42 Irtair 30 freed slaves, 3 slavers, 2 hounds, 34 slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.04.02 17:26:00 -
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A multitude of symptoms present with former Elite slaves. Torn and swollen tendons and ligaments, stress fractures and imprperly healed old fractures, hearing loss, chemical burns, eye injuries, premature aging, etc. The list goes on. Most dominant is the sense of humans used up, exhausted, spent. 20 such individuals, ten each in two different death cans we rescued today. They were a stoic group tht had accepted that they were going to die. "That was it, we thought, the end, you know." One of the young, old, middle aged men talked to me in the egress area. I say "young, old, middle aged," because you can't tell. These men are physical shadows due to the horrid conditions that Elite slaves endure.
Our medical teams are seeing to their care.
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115.04.01 17:20 Star Bugg 52 people 115.04.02 12:40 Tiberius Zol 10 people 115.04.02 17:09 Kalmitar 10 people, Azmith 10 people (both former Elite Slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.04.03 17:13:00 -
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There was time this morning before leaving for patrol to grab a quick cup of coffee at the Leaning Tower Cafe. Conversation with crew chief Krik and some recently rescued Matriculants centered around the recent events in Luminaire. Can everyone involved exercise restraint? Self-control? We sincerely hope so. Will Mordu's Legion be able to foster goodwill while providing necessary security? Of course, none of us has any of the answers to these questions, so we are left as most to rub our chins and ponder.
Two of the gentlmen at the table had never had coffee before. It was amusing to watch them taste it for the first time. "You like this?" one of them exclaimed. I responded that he need not feel obligated to drink it. "Even that choice would not have been mine a few days ago," he replied.
Actually the Leaning Tower Cafe serves a fair cup.
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115.04.03 12:36 pupupu land 70 people, Cheri Shimaya 105 people 16:35 (name withheld) (weapons), Shadaam IV 10 people, Burning Desire1 8 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.04.04 20:04:00 -
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There was a great commotion during the last rescue listed below. While most of us were busy with the rescue, a battle commenced nearby and several ships were destroyed by one lone aggressor followed by his destruction by Concord. We left as quickly as we could and returned the 19 people to safety.
What so torments the souls of men and women that their imaginations are dominated by violence? If we are to be healed of this sickness, we must give up the notion that violence is a means to any good. We will always hold violence as an option as long as it remains in our minds eye as a means to what we perceive as good. The paradigm shift needed is a radical one.
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115.04.03 19:41 Rhnra Pahineh 8 people Mike Erne 12 people 115.04.04 13:06 Olo Moss 41 people (10 Elite and 31 former slaves) 115.04.04 18:33 Mira Lin 19 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.04.05 12:57:00 -
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We somewhat get used to the smaller numbers we see abandoned in deathcans. This is not good. We should be appalled each time we witness the flagrant disregard of life whether it is one life or many. We feel a tension, because we need to be removed enough to do our jobs and get the rescues done. We need to be connected enough to fuel our values and passion for the lives we rescue.
That said, we never get used to the rare situation where a death can contains more than a thousand people. The Mayflower has a passenger capcity of 875 people. In the rescue reported below, there was no time to consult over who would be rescued and who would be left. The first rescue was to capacity. Krik and I made the decision not to wait out the agro timer but to return immediately for the other 310 while the emergency med staff dealt with the 875 trumatized first group. We knew we could warp back in cloaked right into transport range and then activate the jump gate before being targetted, if all went according to plan. It did.
SInce we had only time to tell the remaining 310 that we would be back for them and no time to brief them on how long it would take we took the risk to go back while on the timer. We also had suspicions that the can was about to expire. Losing 310 people was not an option and the whole crew was behind the calculated risk. This time it paid off. The temp center in Caldari space will be very busy the next few days with this larger group.
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115.04.05 12:32 Methos High 1185 people (875 people first rescue 310 people second rescue) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.04.06 19:20:00 -
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"Universal Translator ON!" Back in the dusty corners of history when activation switches were manual, I would have placed a peice of tape over the switch to keep it on and to prevent it from being turned off. "Universal translator on" means that I do not shut out others of differing culture, religion, race or ethnicity when communicating with my own ethnicity, etc. I do not use code that is intended to value one over another.
Lately, I have noted an increase of verbal traffic designed to create ethnic and racial disparity; to say to one, "you are an insider, a friend," and to another, "you are an outsider; I tolerate you at best." This is not leading to peace and mutual understanding. I am not just talking about the obvious in your face race hate that is shovelled by some, but also the more subtle, culturally based communication that belongs in private conversation, not the public forum. In the public forum, we ought to have the universal translator on at all times.
Turn on your universal translators and put the tape over the switch!
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115.04.06 19:06 Domian Dorn 12 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.07 13:43:00 -
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This is very disturbing.
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.08 12:50:00 -
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Thank you for the comment Mr. Biko. I agree with what you are saying, and I am sorry I wasn't clear about the fact that I was referring specifically to public discourse where un-translated terms are used as pejoratives in conflicted interactions. An example is the use of racial designations that identify those outside of our own race as inferior or undesirable. There are a range of subtleties in how this is done from outright bigotry to slight patronization. A good universal translator is preprogramed to avoid such terminology whenever possible and should only be overridden when absolutely necessary.
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115.04.07 19:02 Hegia Rilemack Opper 1 person, number7 Arkaral 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.10 13:05:00 -
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What if this leads to a reform in Amarrian religious society? Without reading too much in to the short news quip, it does spark some hope that a new generation of forward thinking leaders may counter the recent draconian approaches of House Sarum.
If students are encouraged, required, allowed to think in their religious studies instead of merely regurgitating, then perhaps a new generation of theologian will discover a theology that supports abolition and supports peace.
Think, student, think!
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115.04.10 12:37 Sehnjor Aakiwa 88 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.11 16:52:00 -
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The cowardice of terrorism has once again occurred. May those who seek mutual understanding and cooperation not be deterred by such acts and the aftermath of anger, blame, chest thumping, etc. Peace always necessitates the path of self-control following the waste of violence. Grief need not lead to the kind of anger that furthers violence and stifles peace.
Instead, may many brave leaders arise to calm the people and refocus all toward the goal of a peaceful and productive society. Let us mute the voices of hate, prejudice, and bitterness that rise at these times. Find and converse with those of reason and restraint.
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115.04.11 16:40 Bruno Tron 3 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.12 14:37:00 -
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DSTON thanks and commends Jack Jomar, Grideris, Anslo, and Liuni Kalthis for speaking words of restraint and encouraging peace in a dangerous situation. I read the news this morning of the standoff yesterday and was, besides concerned, pleased that capsuleer pilots were acting responsibly and positively. While others were trying to incite the first shot, these four were pleading for calm and order. They should be commended as agents of peace. DSTON bows in appreciation.
The prospect of the Republic and Federation in military conflict is mind boggling. How could we be so naive that the very goal and hope of the terrorist is fallen in to so easily? This act of terror will be defeated if and only if the Federation and Republic remain friends and act like friends. This is not a time for rash behavior.
The rest of yesterday's and early today's rescues are reported below.
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115.04.11 17:00 commander X 50 people 115.04.11 18:19 Prometey Fire 37 people ,openeye 10 people 115.04.11 12:18 Eclavaldra 10 people, Cheri Shimaya 22 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.13 12:14:00 -
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If given a choice, how and where would you chose to die. Eggers, as we are sometimes called, have forgotten how to think about this question. Our non-clone crew members think about it all the time and while they may not want to die in a ship explosion in space, they take the risk that it will happen this way. My crew chief told me yesterday, that he hopes he dies in the act of doing good. That's probably the best any one of us could say.
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15.04.13 11:41 Mac Knife 48 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.14 00:56:00 -
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The Mayflower was attacked by one Jeric Saris while on a rescue op involving two deathcans just outside of transport range of each other. Scans indicated injured people aboard one of the cans. We determined we could rescue both with minimal damage even if targetted. We were targetted and shots were fired at us, but no measurable damage was taken. We were able to activate a gate jump and escape into State territory where we proceeded under cloak to a safe facility. 13 injured people are now tended to in Caldari hospital facility. They'll make it.
The pilot who fired upon us did so legally under the current Concord regulations regarding the looting of jetcans. Even when those jetcans contain abandoned people who will die within 2 hours if not rescued, it is legal to attack anyone attempting a rescue. A good pilot that we know lost crew and vessel yesterday in a similar situation. We commend her bravery and hope that the memory of her crew will live on in those she rescued.
We live in sad times. Weapons abound to hurt and mame others, to strike and injure. Weapons of technology, weapons of spite and hate vented through angry speech, weapons of unforgiveness waiting to expode and wreak their havoc. Such are the times in which we live. There are lights among us though; those who steal out of the darkness moments of compassion even toward their enemies. We strain our eyes to see these flickers and rejoice when they flash occasionally on the horizon.
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115.04.14 00:33 Resami Stetille 63 people (13 injured), mioeu1976 59 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.14 18:46:00 -
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I apologise that the usual specific attribution under the wall of shame is missing today. The three-can rescue was complex and so we had to make just a general accounting.
What is a mystery is the large number of Marines who happened to be in the same transport as the group of 86 slaves and 9 slavers. We will try to sort out the details today and tomorrow.
We continue to hold out in our hearts the Minmatar people who grieve the loss of those killed in the terrorist attack and now watch over their loved Ray of Matar back home with her people. We only wish there was some way we could help. Our hearts feel for you. We also hold out both the Gallente and the Minmatar leaders that they may be wise and gracious in these difficult days.
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115.04.14 12:30 Pioner zzz, jonny4, DARKVICTORY81 ( The Following groups were rescued from deathcans from the three pilots: 20 former Elite Slaves, 72 Marines, 9 Slavers, 10 Former Slaves, 1 Former Slave, and 85 Former Slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.15 18:16:00 -
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Being liked... When I observe the community of people we rescue, I find that being liked has to do with very basic things like being friendly with and interested in others when you are with them. It happens in an unassuming way and is so simple and obvious.
When I observe the capsuleer community in contrast, I see a different dynamic and it makes me take a harder look at myself. Like many, I can easily see the weaknesses in others and miss the fact that I have the very same problems I am quick to criticize in others. So, do we capsuleers as a group really have a greater-than-is-healthy need to be validated? Rather than accepting the simple ways of being liked, do we go beyond the veil in our attempt at self-validation? Yikes, who wants to be that way? But, maybe I am and maybe you are.
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115.04.14 20:15 Maledicat Jovakko 5 slavers, 26 former slaves 115.04.15 17:53 LegendaryVan Ellecon 46 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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To all those who have recently suffered the trauma of violence, whether directly or through the grief of seeing loved one die or become injured, our hearts go out to you in prayers and concerns and in deeply felt sympathy. May all perpetrators of violence and terror be justly punished. May all those who suffer under such violence receive help, comfort and mercy.
DSTON commends and thanks all those who quickly and selflessly act in times of violence and terror to see to the needs of victims and bring merciful order to the chaos that violence brings. May our leaders act with wisdom and restraint at these times. May all of us guard our own hearts from the hate and anger that can consume us in our feelings of helplessness and frustration.
((a moment of silence for those who perished in Boston))
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115.04.15 22:55 chrispy bacon 9 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.16 19:52:00 -
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Krik and I had time for a cup of coffee in the Leaning Tower Cafe while the cargo doors and latches of the Mayflower are being re-greased and checked. I told Krik that the last name "sinabbi" sounded familiar. "Where have I heard that before?" I asked him. "Its one of those creapy things you hear when passing through an incursion zone," Krik replied. "That's right." I've always wondered what that means.
Our current rescue strategies are placing most of our newly rescued people on the Caldari side of the border. We have found this to be a safer method, especially for multiple can rescues. As a result, we are adjusting our staff for the time being. I have been meaning to contact a Concord representative regarding the issue of our growing number of slaver detainees. Perhaps this week sometime.
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115.04.16 18:27 Augustine Romanov 14 people, Jean-Franco Ferre 5 slavers, 6 hounds, 15 former slaves 19:40 sinabbi 73 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.19 13:37:00 -
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During a maintenance inspection our chief engineer caught a "whiff" of coolant. Closer inspection revealed a failed flange gasket in our CPU cooling system. The Mayflower burns her computers hot due to the near constant use of cloak. We cannot afford for those systems to fail. The flange seal was repaired and we are back on patrol.
In spite of the extensive knowledge that a capsuerr possesses, the pool of knowledge to maintain and keep even the smallest fleet of ships up and running, is extensive beyond any one person. Spending even five minutes with one of my engineering crew reminds me of how limited is my "superior" knowledge. I would never have known the smell of a "whiff" of coolant. I'm grateful for engineers with the experience and noses to catch these things.
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115.04.19 12:49 Gintoci 20 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.20 15:05:00 -
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DSTON wishes to take this time to do something that we do not often do and perhaps should more often do. We want to acknowledge and thank the hard working men and women of Concord and her affiliate branches for daily risking life and limb in the enforcement of law and the maintaining of peace. We are grateful. We also congratulate you on recent efforts to safeguard all of us from those who seek to do harm. Your hard work has resulted in the removal of those who have no regard for life. Hats off to the ((BPD et.al.)).
Patrol work continues. Our engineers have upgraded our CPU systems on board the Mayflower. In particular, they have added improved efficient cooling systems meeting the cpu demands of the onboard cloaking systems. Thanks. I have already noticed an increased smoothness in her operation.
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115.04.20 11:18 PETAMINUS 10 people 12:11 SpeedHaulOne 129 people (30 former Elite Slaves, 99 former Slaves 14:49 Chronomatron 3 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.21 12:42:00 -
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Gladius, ,Feanor, Verin, Bowman and May Cotton, and Halfred and Bell Greenhand, greeted Tahrmal and me with the words, "You need to meet the additional Elders." Our breath left us when they took us to what we thought was going to be a conference room but was more like an auditorium. Over a 150 people were there; men, women, Matari mostly, but Gallente, Caldari, and even Amarrian and Khanid. All of them were chosen representatives of a growing community of people who used to be slaves. While this growing community waits to be repatriated and settle in to the community at large, they are led and helped by people of merit, wisdom, and compassion. Our core group of Elders continues to share power and influence while serving the whole community with selfless devotion.
We left the meeting with renewed confidence that when we rescue someone, or a group of former slaves is given to our care, they enter a community where they will not fall through the cracks.
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115.04.20 16:19 (blue) (name withheld) 8 people, Dean Snowden 2 people 115.04.21 12:20 Megidda Jubilee 4 people, Jacob Stoner 43 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.23 12:52:00 -
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In our Matriculation Centers, the news of Karin Midular's condition has been received. If one is able to feel a spiritual focus, then one can feel here in our centers. Millions of former slaves are engaged in a variety of spiritual forms, prayers, songs, chants, meditations, recitations, etc. There is sound, sight, but even more a palpable feeling of focus. Affection, strong and pure is being focused in a unified direction toward one person loved and respected. It is a moving experience to witness.
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115.04.23 12:34 Ice Qube 10 people (Former Elite) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.24 13:09:00 -
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It doesn't happen that often, but now and then, the timing is such that, during a rescue, we will witness a pilot in the act of dumping passengers in a deathcan. In principle, I know that all these occurences are the same, but when I see it happening, the experience is different. What is the pilot thinking the moment she gives the command to jettison 50 people to near certain death? This particular pilot is in the employ of The Scope. Said to be the chief news agency of our cluster, will it get reported in their news service? "Scope Employee Dumps 50 people to Their Death." It boggles my mind how the economies of scale have created a justification for killing, callous and unmitigated.
I like the Leaning Tower Cafe, because it is one of the few greasy spoons left that is sit down with real waiters and waitresses. Today, Galdius, Krik, and myself sat down for coffee while the Mayflower was undergoing post flight inspection. It was slow in the cafe so the waitress had time to join the conversation. She is an older (59-61?) woman, Deteis. She heard us talkiing about Karin Midular. We've been here enough now, that she knows our faces and the basics of our work. She said, "I feel for the Matari people; to see a loved one suffer and fear losing her is a great sorrow." "Its too bad our peoples can't be friends, you know, on the big scale of things" Yes, we all agreed. She refilled our coffees and resumed wiping the counter.
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115.04.23 17:12 Cpt nok1z, 27 people 19:15 Feoro 11 people 115.04.24 12:37 Batosha Naskingar 21 people, przero 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.25 18:08:00 -
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GÇ£I sensed I was in trouble, so when I had the opportunity, I slipped in with a group of slaves heading for a debarkation bay in the station.GÇ¥ This was part of the story told us by one of the people we rescued today from the death can. Now and then, we rescue people other than slaves and their stories are often interesting. This manGÇÖs story is quite intriguing. He was picked up with a group of 70 others, 50 former slaves and 20 former Elite Slaves. When we docked in the temp center in Caldari space, this man identified himself as a member of a diplomatic consular mission from the Republic that was in the Empire to consult with members of the Amarrian government. The mission was regarding recent issues with the Caldari State and possible retaliatory terrorist activity against the Federation after the Caldari Prime incident. Why? we asked. "Some within our government are trying to ease tensions with the Federation over the Midular situation. If we could make efforts to prevent terrorism aimed at the Federation, we could make headway in this through Amarrian diplomatic channels." This Minmatar Emissary claims that talks began going badly and that some of their group disappeared. Fearing for his life, he managed to stow away aboard a capsuleer transport heading out of the Empire. ThatGÇÖs when he ended up dumped along with the others.
At this point we have not verified anything this man has told us and we are not sure that he is who he claims to be. I struggle with the plausibility of his story. We will try to find out more in days to come. We do know that he desperately pleaded with us to get him out of Caldari space. We told him that he was safe at out temp center and that no harm would come to him. However, he begged to be taken elsewhere. GÇ£If I am discovered in the State, I will be killed.GÇ¥ He was nothing if but sincere. I told him, that later today, I would arrange to transport him to our office in Yulai. He was comfortable with that. As I post this, I am getting the DSS Cab ready for a trip to Yulai.
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115.04.24 14:49 bruce69 10 people (Former Elite Slaves) 115.04.24 13:05 Amin lon 71 people (20 Former Elite Slaves, 50 Former Slaves, 1 Minmatar Emmisary) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.28 00:37:00 -
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My time has been spent between patrols and visiting our guest in Yulai. I will be going back there at the conclusion of this patrol shift. There have been no other problems at any of our other centers and our temp centers are busy as usual. 81 rescued as reported below.
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115.04.26 18:18 Ze Ka 43 people 115.04.26 20:03 Domian Dorn 28 people 115.04.28 00:27 Gareth Burns 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.04.29 01:09:00 -
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The First Pilot on the wall of shame is not a relation; at least I am not aware that he is.
I have called in a favor and have asked a pilot I know to take my patrols while I attend to Mr. Cobbs until the situation with him is solved. Hopefully reports will continue here while I attend to other things.
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115.04.28 12:35 Yasik Momaki 11 people, Les Grom 10 people (Former Elite) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.01 13:19:00 -
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Thanks Edaine. It is difficult to concentrate on my duties knowing that somewhere someone is plotting significant violence. 91 people have been rescue since I returned after Cobbs was abducted. I fear the worst for him. Poor man. I don't think he will be able to withstand the methods that will be used to extract the information they want.
I hope, profoundly hope that Operation Whitehall is able to decypher the information need in time to deploy the necessary force to stop Sky. I can't believe I am hearing myself say that I hope "force" is deployed. I feel sifted.
We have managed to remove and deactivate all our vessels of the bugging devices planted by Northern Coalition operatives. The data recovered confirms that they were both receive and transmitting information. They knew exactly when and where to nab Cobbs. They also know that we would not be armed or capable of escape.
The first pilot on the wall of shame seems to be bitter about how his domestic life has panned out or not panned out.
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115.04.30 20:10 PSYPH0N 28 people 115.04.30 21:19 Athena Eneas 3 people Reese Vyvorant 10 people Steeve Yaken 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.01 22:59:00 -
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Shortly after the rescue listed below, I was contacted by the security chief at our Yulai office informing me that they had captured and infiltrator, a spy if you will. After the 69 below we settled in I made my way to Yulai. We suspect he is associated with the Northern Coalition and Marlona Sky.
We are not sure what we are going to do with this.
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115.05.01 15:29 Calfs Anders 69 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.02 17:44:00 -
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"We were on our way with this team of specialist slaves to a Joint Harvest Plantation in Federation Space." This is what one of the slavers told us after he learned that he would be with us for a long while. "All of this was unofficial, of course. SOme of our best Ag people are slaves. And they are in demand"
We are anxious about manyt hings these days. The fate of Mr. Cobbs occupies much of my thought. I do wonder how he was/is being treated by Ms. Sky. We also have our own prisoner to tend. It tests our resolve to remain true to ourselves. People often begin a sentence with these words, "It is war..." Often follows are justifications of the worst kind. This we cannot do. This prisoner must not be harmed but treated with humanity. We have asked him to help us prevent the violence planned by Ms. Sky.
I am anxious for Operation Whitehall. There are few more competant than Ms. Scherezad and her team. They will figure this out, I hope, in time.
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115.05.02 13:01 Arag Odalin 2 Slavers, 8 hounds, 13 Former Slaves (Ag supplies) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.03 13:42:00 -
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*Ston leans over a stale cup of coffee and his data pad in the Leaning Tower Cafe as he prepares this report. In spite of being a clone, there is a strain in his eyes and he feels a headache coming on.*
Two more groups of slavers, hounds and slaves enroute to Joint Harvest plantations out side of Empire space were rescued yesterday and today. Aparrently there is a feeling among some corporate managers that sentiment is changing, shifting back toward an aggressive slavery stance. These groups were to be part of an ongoing slave labor presence illegally established outside of Empire borders. We will see to it that these never have to see those plantations and that their handlers, though criminals, will be treated humanely and protected from lethal reprisals for getting caught.
We feel like we have been trudging through the muck and mud of this whole affair regarding Marlona Sky. The news is not good. It appears that there is a real Nyx and that she does have it. It pains my heart to find myself appealing to violent people to stop her. There are times when in the pursuit of peace, inner peace must be suspended.
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115.05.02 20:37 Jean-Franco Ferre 5 slavers, 4 hounds, 24 former slaves 115.05.03 00:33 Acacias Severasse 24 people 115.05.03 12:30 Hytrons 3 slavers, 6 hounds, 50 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.04 21:01:00 -
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We are very anxiously waiting for word from the team working on Operation Whitehall. From early conversations, we think we may be running out of time before Pilot Sky attempts her plan. There is little I can do but wait and continue patrols. We continue to see normal trade traffic and the usual number of those dumped and abandoned to die. We do what we can.
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115.05.03 18:19 Rom Fehrnah 23 people) 115.05.04 16:19 (blue) 10 former Elite 20:53 NoLubeLarry 20 people, Xen Arthie 47 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.05 13:25:00 -
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I guess there is nothing for it but to stay busy doing rescue work while waiting for information from Whitehall. Two rescues reported below.
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115.05.04 21:19 (blue) 2 people 115.05.05 01:18 Troublesome Times 76 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.06 14:35:00 -
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With the recent activity and chaos over the events in Floseswin, I have once again forgotten our anniversary. May 4th was the second anniversary of The Disciples of Ston. My, how time flies. The challenges of our work continue and the challenge to stay true also continues. I need time to debrief from recent events. Having been drawn into the ugliness of violence to far greater degree than I would have chosen, I am feeling a great deal of disonance internally. What began with what seemed like a simple rescue ended up pulling us into a firestorm that is yet to be completely resolved. Mr. Cobbs is still in the custody of Pilot Sky if he is alive at all. DSTON will be endeavoring to secure his release in whatever condition we may find him.
Another public thanks is due to Scherezad for the great and successful effort to decode Mr. Cobbs inteligence data. Operation Whitehall was pivotal. Scherezad, you continue to rise to the top in character, intelligence and unselfishness.
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115.05.05 22:15 Star Bugg 26 people 115.05.06 14:02 John Hwang 20 people
P.S. Mr. Biko, sorry for the confusion. Some time ago, we set a policy that when a pilot abandoned a can (Blue), their name would be withheld from the Wall of Shame. Often these cans are labeled, "rescue", "slaves" etc., indicating that people are on board. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.07 14:43:00 -
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Many Children of Matar weep today. We do as well. One cannot help but have affection for this great individual who looked past herself and loved her people so well. May the eons receive you, Karin Midular.
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115.05.07 00:09 Mario Monti 30 people 115.05.07 14:11 IShamani 6 slavers, 21 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.08 14:52:00 -
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Between 32,000-72,000 crew are dead and for what? What insanity has posessed those currently in places of power? There are reasonable ways to influence and pressure an ally in times of disagreement. Throwing thousands of human lives away in a futile gesture is not one of them. I will risk offending many in what I am about to say. While I believe that Heth is not quite sane, the offer given to help The Sebiestor tribe with Karin Midular, had it been accepted, would perhaps have moved the Gallente justice system towards cooperation with far greater force than the futile and empty violence enacted yesterday. Instead tens of thousands of families have been unalterably broken and grieved. Also an important alliance and balance of power is shaking apart. Likely, even more will because of it.
I do not claim to understand the forces of deeply held convictions that are driving people to this insanity, but I beg those involved to examine those convictions and to draw the distiction; the line when a conviction becomes foolish, childish, and destructive pride.
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115.05.07 14:11 IShamani 6 slavers, 21 former slaves 115.05.08 11:44 Helenne Troya 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.09 01:28:00 -
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When we are busy with a three-can rescue, the details occupy the thoughts. We are concerned for the safety of those on the death cans. Are they injured? Is our med staff ready? Will their be panic? Helping the traumatized and engaging in war share one thing in common. They both tend to occupy your focus to the exclusion of all else. Only afterwards are you able to quiet down and evaluate your work. Now think hard... I you are going to engage in an engrossing activity, what is better? What will you quietly evaluate at the end of your day? How many lives did you save? How many lives did you kill? Chose carefully, then, the activity that engrosses you.
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115.05.08 17:50 Julia Assmann, Robert Chakotey, Cowaeonfluxx (Groups of 8, 28, and 50 people) 115.05.08 Siniy Ambrent, 23 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.09 21:17:00 -
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Should I swear oaths of fealty? Yes, but not to people, not even to my family or my nation. Does that mean that I am not faithful to these most important insitutions? No, but it does mean that something else is to transcend these institutions. To what, then should I swear fealty? If oaths are to be taken, let them be taken towards and upon that which is immutable or at least more so than fallible people and the institutions they form. Swear fealty to Justice then. Swear fealty to Mercy then. Swear fealty to honesty then. Swear fealty to selflesness then, and on it goes.
In a very technical respect, an oath of fealty makes the oath taker the vassal and the object of the oath the master. The oath is binding and ought not be easily broken. I bring this subject to this note because of the recent conglomeration of events. I have found many people pointing back to oaths of fealty as the reason for their actions. On the one hand I respect the justification, because it shows that the oaths were taken seriously. On the other hand it exposes the weakness of the oath in the first place.
If I owe fealty to a man or woman of goodness and justice who later becomes a murderer, I am still bound by honor to the master under whom I have placed myself. But...If I have sword fealty to Justice, Mercy, Humility and Love, these masters will not change with shifting tides. Nor are they vulnerable to the decay of sanity or the temptations of political gain. They are vulnerable, of course, to redefinition and interpretation, but far more stable than the former.
Take your oaths, then, but take them to what is larger than your nation, your leader, your tribe, your family. Then your oath can be a better tool of accountability when other things around you collapse. And, collapse they will as we have seen.
My respect for those who have taken oaths and are faithful to them ends at the object of the oath. Is the object worthy? Mercy will always be worthy, but a merciful man may not stay that way. I will swear fealty to mercy, then.
Wall of Shame: 115.05.09 11:43 Blogul 15 people 115.05.09 19:46 Amar Haim 58 people, Meero Naj 15 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.10 12:57:00 -
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Makkal Hanaya wrote: As for things like Truth, Justice, and Mercy, those are fine things, but you are merely swearing an oath to your interpretation of them. It is a safe bet because you will always assure yourself that you've done the right thing.
Quite the opposite is true. When we place ourselves under oath to a person, that person is the sole authority. When he or she speaks "ex-cathedra" i.e. from the seat of authority, it is the final word. On the other hand, when I say that I bind myself to principles of mercy, justice, love, etc, I place myself under the scrutiny of others. Even your post is evidence of that.
When I say, "I acted in mercy," others can say, "no you didn't" or "yes you did." I am held accountable to more than just my own possibly narrow interpretation. I have access to a sea of witnesses and cirtical observers of my behavior. Because I am fallible, I need that.
However, when you bind yourself to the word of one man or one woman or one theological body, or one governmental administration, etc. you make no allowance for their error unless you superimpose upon your oath higher principles.
You are right that things do get messy and no one lives a completely consistent life. But, it is my advantage to place myself under the scrutiny of mercy and justice so others may rebuke me for violating my own principles when I am in error. That is a possibility when mercy and justice is your master. However when you are "just following the orders" of your clan or your president, or your whatever because your swore fealty, you abdicate a higher scrutiny of your actions and end up absolving yourself of personal responsibility. Which is the safe bet? The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.10 21:30:00 -
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Mr. Cobbs seems remarkably well considering the ordeal he endured. He says that he does not remember his interrogation and that he thinks they used a drug to enduce him to give the information they wanted. We told him that he is welcome to stay with us as long as he likes. We also told him that the capsule with the encoded data was decyphered in time that many were dispatched and that Sky's ship was destroyed before she could carry out her planned attack in Luminaire. He seemed relieved.
"Can I know your real name?" I asked him. "No" he answered. "Would you like me to contact the Republic government for you?" I asked. "I don't know, let me think about it." He replied.
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115.05.10 21:22 Akyridon Patheon 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.12 02:11:00 -
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Mordu's Legion is bringing helping to create an atmosphere conducing to peace and well-being on Caldari Prime, if reports are accurate. If this is the case, it is good news to hear. Let people people of diverse backgrounds, let former enemies, let people of differing religions, live on the same planet without killing each other. Let them reliaze that there really is enough to go around in this vast universe and a little unselfishness goes a long way towards peace.
Let Mordu's Legion conduct themselves with utmost integrity and may they be commended as they do.
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115.05.11 00:58 THEGENER4L4 5 people
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.12 12:50:00 -
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Between two pilots listed below, 296 slaves were being illegally tranported out of the Amarr Empire for sale in the other sovereignties, likely Jita. The irony is that while the transport of these people is illegal, their sale is legal once aboard a station. Capsuleers can legally advertise and sell human being via the market. This is rotten to the core. We have repeatedly called for reform in this area and do so again. As long as human trafficking is legal in all sovereignties, this travesty will continue.
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115.05.12 12:27 Torsten A Manske 78 people, Nursultan Dartanzaf 218 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.13 19:10:00 -
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At the bottom of this communication window are three buttons. "Cancel," "Post," and "Preview" are listed in that order. "Post" is given a special color to indicate that when it it selected, the word you have written will then become available to the public. "Preview" allows me to see how the post will appear and to review it before posting. "Cancel" is there if I change my mind about what I have written and wish to discard it. In my ship there is a safety mechanism. Three selctions are available; safety on, partial safety, safety off. You know what they indicate.
In space, we accutely understand the implications of a safety and the built in restraint that it provides. I wish that the same awareness were true here, on this forumn. I would enjoin all of us to make more use of "preview" or better yet "cancel." Go ahead write out the vehemence of your feelings if you must vent; preview it, feel it, then select cancel. We are intelligent enough to head off our negative speech at the pass, so to speak. It continues to trouble me how the war of words and constant volley of insult continues between people here on the IGS. Let us make this place a "Summit" indeed, rather than the gutter it becomes when we too quickly select "post."
May all who read this find peace; peace personally and peace with all.
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115.05.13 18:50 Noud Shahni 36 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.14 19:25:00 -
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"Can I talk to you for minute?" This was the question posed to me by a young Sebiestor man who was one of the 45 rescued today. I invited him for a coffee and we sat down and visitted. "Can you help me find my family?" At that question my heart sank like and anchor. I hear that question at least once a day and I always answer yes, but seldom are we successful in that help. So, my answer was "Yes, I'd be more than glad to help." I then went on to explain how difficult it is to do what he asked and to not get his hopes up. He went one to explain how he had been separated from his parents and siblings through sale. I told him that we see a lot of that and that those situation are most difficult.
Many of our Matriculants find that the most difficult barrier to moving on in life is the uncertainty of where and what has happened to loved ones. It is most difficult to see the grief that these people endure.
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115.05.14 19:02 Santalos Onasi 45 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.15 13:21:00 -
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Customs laws dictate that when a jet can registers "yellow" on the scan, its contents legally belong to the pilot listed on the register. When I first became a capsuleer, I used to feel that acutely. I was raised to respect the law and obey it. Only when the law represented gross injustice, was it to be violated; then only with the most sober of attitudes. Our rescue work has not become routine, but it has become systematic. Systematic can be a close neighbor to routine. *pauses to take a sip of bad coffee* I write this sort of as a recommitment to my respect for the law and an acknowledment that my daily breaking of it is specific and value driven. It is not wrong to leave people to die in deathcans and to rescue them is right. We must break customs law to do this. So shall we continue to do so until the laws are changed. We who crew the Mayfloweer are willing to endure the risk of loss involved.
The other reason to write this today is to build a fence, so to speak, between neighbors "systematic" and "routine." It is a high fence to keep them apart lest one be confused with the other.
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115.05.14 19:30 Azwon 18 people 115.05.14 22:53 Brianum 8 people 115.05.15 13:03 Spirro Ex 10 people (Former Elite Slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.16 13:52:00 -
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Have you ever been walking along and spontaneously tripped over your own feet? Its embarassing, isn't it? Sometimes its a bit funny to watch too. Yesterday, in the egress area, a Caldari dock attendant had such an experience. It appeared that he twisted his ankle. He went right down on the floor. One of the Matriculants was close by and reached out and caught his arm and helped him over to a nearby bench. He was limping and in pain. We sent one of our med tech over to check him out. He was fine, no serious injury.
The observation that interested me was the instinct to help that many of us have. Even in times of war and conflict, the right situation will trigger the help instinct. It seldom matters what the race, gender, ethnicity, etc of the person may be. We see them in trouble and we offer assistance.
We ought to cultivate this instinct until it begins to take over other, selfish instincts. We want to complicate everything and we want to hide our hostilities in the the excuse of complexity. Maybe peace is just as simple as deciding to help those who need help and to do so in a way that is color blind, race blind, sex blind, border blind...
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115.05.15 13:27 Yukatomi Shaishi 10 people 115.05.15 23:47MrIllusiveVonCerburus 37 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.17 18:32:00 -
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Today is one of those days when the heaviness of life pulls hard. Most days are OK. We go about doing what we believe is right and we are functional. There are time, though, when you look at all the brutality, hate, and senselessness, and you begin to collapse inside. These people listed below did not deserve to have their live disregarded as they did. They did not deserve to be thown out like waste.
What will we as capsuleers end up seeing in the end of our time. If there are not fundamental changes in our values, we cannot survive.
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115.05.16 19:41 Dorve 86 people 115.05.16 22:25 Tigerxxxi Assene 10 people, Namo Aratar 24 people 115.05.17 00:47 Bimbin Petrovich 45 people 115.05.17 14:00 (name withheld) (blue) 75, Bruce Carbon Lakeriver 20 (former elite Slaves) 115.05.17 17:53 Kytora 80 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.18 19:10:00 -
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To rescue people left in deathcans eventually becomes technically predictable. There is a more important rescue, however, that remains most difficult and unpredictable. Technology can help, but ultimately it involves defeating a very powerful force. The force is our own hatred, jealousy, greed, and un-forgiveness. The Sanity of many of our leaders has been consumed in the fires of these negative motivators. We, that is, our peoples, are in great need of rescue. We are collectively held in a massive deathcan while our air slowly seeps away.
Resign the negative, the destructive, embrace goodwill. Our hate and vengeance is squeezing the life out of us. We must let it go.
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115.05.18 02:41 Tim Celebros 8 people 115.05.18 11:49 Corben Ramirees 50 people Almost29 4 Slavers, 6 hounds, 9 former Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.19 12:45:00 -
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I seldom "see" pilots I know while I am out on patrol. This morning, I noted Gaufres passing through our patrol area. The area was clean of death cans, so he kept going. I don't know, for just a moment, things felt slightly less lonely. My crew is great and they try hard to fold me in to their lives and conversations. But that's just it, they try hard. I am different as a capsuleer and they know it.
Reported below are 37 people we rescued yesterday.
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115.05.18 21:01 Judgeme 27 people 115.05.18 23:08 Nougat San 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.20 12:39:00 -
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I have to chuckle... The low brow eating establishment that I frequent caters mostly to blue collar workers here at the station where we host the people we rescue. I am a regular there now and it is part of my routine to catch up on record keeping and administration between patrols over a cup of their famous/infamous coffee. It is one of the few old fashioned establishments left in this particular station in that it is not automated. At the payment kiosk one can purchase elixirs or restoratives for one's digestive system. This isn't the best advertisement for the quality of the food here.
What gives me a stomach ache is hate. What gives me a stomach ache is spite. The presence of these powerfully negative feelings that people have for each other has a physical impact on my stomach and intestines. One could say that a secondary reason I work hard for peace is for my own stomach's sake. I don't how some in our Galaxy live with the stress of hating and being hated, blaming ad being blamed.
The collective stomach of our Cluster is in a knot. Peace is the only restorative medicine to set it right.
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115.05.19 19:34 Gesine Right54 12 Slavers, 124 Former Slaves 115.05.20 11:55 Miitri 60 people (10 Former Elite) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.21 12:35:00 -
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Just under 200 people were rescued in the later hours of yesterday.
I have been monitoring a few discussions on these forums and have confirmed the observation that there is much insecurity among us as capsuleers. Insecurity is not unusual. Those we rescue feel intense insecurity in their crisis. When first rescued, these former slaves have no idea what is happening to them or where they might be going. Our staff has increasingly worked on ways to help these men, women, boys and girls to quickly feel more secure.
Diversifying our staff has been a great help. Most of those in supervisory positions are of Matar descent and were themselves rescued. We broadly define "need to know" in our work and our staff is instructed to be interuptable in every reasonable extent by questions from those we rescue. The sooner people are at ease with what is happening, the healthier they will be. It seems to be working.
Capsuleers are another issue. Many deal with their insecurity through verbal attack, insult, and endless argument. Perhaps the best antidote to insecurity is to find something good to do and do it.
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115.05.20 20:26 Uz Bada 192 people 115.05.20 22:33 Graf vonMoltke 4 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.21 22:07:00 -
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If it were just in our power to preserve that one life that we so valued. There is a lot of that kind of thought right now with the news of Admiral Yanala. We feel frustration because this life was lost just as we have with the passing of the Ray of Matar. These single lives that we all valued passed and we were powerless to intervene in the final analysis. But wait... Every day we have the power to take steps to prevent the death of single lives. Most of the time we are to busy or too selfish or too greedy to care, but let us never excuse ourselves by say that we are powerless to intervene. Instead, let each of us intervene when we can. Maybe the life we save will go on for another day, maybe for a long lifespan; we know not. Only, let us do what we can.
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115.05.21 21:54 (name withheld) 1 person (blue can) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.22 15:22:00 -
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There are times when even a majority of society may believe that it is OK for certain individuals to suffer an agonizing death. Because of horrible crimes or deeds thought worthy of painful punishments, people make judgments upon others and even act on those judgments. The process of death in a deathcan is unpleasant, painful and terrifying. DSTON believes that no person should die that way. We abhor what Slavers do. But, we won't leave them to die in deathcans and we will offer them asylum from the death penalty for their crimes.
The rescue below was of five slavers, alone in a deathcan. We have not yet determined if they we dumped alone or if they were dumped with slaves and then left when the the slaves were rescued by someone else. Since slavers are legal passengers in all sovereigties, there is no automatic customs warning when activating border gates. It likely they were not originally dumped alone. Ultimately, we may never know the whole circumstance. They will be brought to our detention facility in Yulai and there spend the remainder of their days unless the system changes and alternatives are found.
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115.05.22 14:44 Oleg Kalioniv 5 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.22 20:55:00 -
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"Go get a coffee, rest, get your thoughts togerher, let us do our work." This is what my crisis staff superviser told me a few moments ago. They know how I'm wired and that I'm less help and more hindrance when I'm upset. I respect their ability to stay cool and so I left them to their work.
On the way to the cafe, I saw a holoreel advert for a new movie coming out. In the clip it showed people killing each other in very graphic ways. A young man in the corridor commented to me, "I gotta see that." "Why," I asked. "Action," was his reply. I said no more, but I felt a sickness in my gut. I hate violence. The thought that it is entertaining to so many is just beyond my understanding. While I know that many seem to be wired to enjoy violence as entertainment, I see too much of it for real to be entertained even by its portrayal.
Today, we rescued more than usual. The last patrol on the list includes the 690 from an abandoned can. How can anyone just leave to chance that someone will come by and rescue these people. We saw the blue can while rescuing the 228 listed above it. The blue can was out of normal position for slave drops, so we thought it might have been a Concord interdiction wreck. Fifteen minutes later we returned and were shocked to find 690 people on that can. We were still a bit shaken by the previous rescue since there had been some seriously injured on board. Besides that, while in the midst of the transfer, another can was dropped near the gate.
My crew is exhausted. The staff is impossibly busy right now. Movies are being made that entertain people with violence. Each day it starts all over.
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115.05.22 17:58 Xelanton 7 people 115.05.22 18:16 Belgar Stone 11 people 115.05.22 20:13 Azu Rhin 21 injured slaves, 217 former Slaves (228 total people) 115.05.22 20:31 (name withheld) 690 people (blue container) 115.05.22 20:35 reznak3 32 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.23 12:30:00 -
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Five days out of Republic University with her pilot's license hot off the press, what does a young Brutor capsuleer do with hernew found power? First, she agrees to transport 32 slaves illegally across Empire borders; her own people; her own tribe. Then she dumps them in a deathcan to die a horrible death in the cold vacuum of space.
This is what the wrong-headed demi-god indoctrination of our capsuleer schools produces. The brain of a capsuleer is capable of such good, yet we are taught rather to exercise arrogance and disregard of lives we should be helping. Oh mercy!
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115.05.22 21:02 Aldon Sun 7 people 115.05.23 12:12 deduganka 32 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.24 12:28:00 -
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Preparation is the same for each can we discover. Little time is given to have everything ready before we are in scan range. Sometimes there is one to rescue, sometimes there are hundreds. We never know until were are there and ready to transport. I usually record the pilot's name in the log during this time. Today, we approached a can the scanned as full of mostly worthless slavaged materials. There were no people on board. I erased the pilot's name from the log and we went on to the next patrol.
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115.05.23 18:14 I-RON zeus 5 Slavers, 3 hounds, 13 former Slaves, Nero de'Medici 3 people 115.05.24 00:14 Chroinc Budlust 72 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.24 20:42:00 -
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Notoriously inefficient! Governments are nororiously inefficient at accomplishing good. That isn't to say that they don't manage to accomplish great amounts of good at the expense of enormous cost in labor, materials and monetary means. However, the capsuleer is very efficient. Even one like me who is not the best at being a capsuleer. Much of what we do is wired into our thinking. The automated systems we run can be activated by mere thinking. Even when we are working with crews and staffs, it is our minds linked to the machinery of systems that initiates.
Capsuleers can be very efficient at doing good. It is amazing how quickly we can mobilize resources to help masses of people. If only we would choose to do this more often than mobilizing our resources to destroy. Efficient at doing good... Let's focus on that.
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115.05.24 20:29 Aurimas Saras 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.26 12:27:00 -
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When it is relatively safe to do so we confiscate weapons and ammunition during our rescue runs. In particular, when command crew and myself are in agreement and we are not risking passengers, we will from time to time confiscate these items. What happens to them? They will enter perpetual storage. The latest such confiscation was 1.6 million in projectile ammo and a few ewar modules.
In the egress area yesterday, you could smell something very good coming from the nutrition center. While our staff there uses many systhesizing technologies, they still do a great deal of old fashioned cooking. Whatever it was, it smelled quite good. Unfortunately, time did not permit my partaking of it. I must see to it that I ask what was being prepared. I hope those smells helped welcome those we rescued.
The turn of events in the State is sad. The good admiral could have been a positive force for peace. I hope that her passing will not be in vain and that those committed to peace will push forward that agenda until it is reality.
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115.05.25 12:44 1.6mil ammo and EWar 115.05.25 23:49 Maks Demon 10 People (Former Elite Slaves) 115.05.26 12:11 (name withheld) (blue can) 86 people, L0kkin Khamsi 18 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.27 13:18:00 -
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There is now violence erupting within our State at recent vigils to honor Admiral Yanala. I had hoped that such things would not happen. There is always enough on the outside to tear at the fibers holding a people together without internal strife to add to the destructive forces. There are ways to grieve without striking out. There are ways to protest without violence. We all have to work hard to make peace the norm and not the exception.
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115.05.26 20:55 Annia Aurel 15 people 115.05.27 12:45 Salatar Minax 63 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.27 22:46:00 -
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There is nothing that makes sanity more tenuous than power. Power, being a narcotic of the soul creates a dependency tolerance like no other drug. If one continues to take in more of it, less of it will never suffice. This lesson is seldom learned by leaders. One reason for this is the almost universal acceptance of a deception. The deception? That leadership requires power. History shows us that the very best leaders of all time were those who gave up power; the power of wealth, the power of violence, etc.
Look at our "empires." Look at the leaders. There isn't enough of the narcotic to keep them satisfied. So where does that leave them?
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115.05.27 19:00 OKCAHA Avatar 10 people 115.05.27 22:34 Frankie Hollister 6, Mare Flint 5 Slavers, 8 former slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.28 13:47:00 -
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I hope beyond hope to see a day where there are no slaves. I hope beyond hope to see a day when humanity evolves beyond hate and that corrupt vestige is gone and forgotten. But we are far from that. Ten more people were rescued today. May these ten live on and may their lives be lives of good character that grace everyone around them.
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115.05.28 13:23 Aluvia Longtime 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.28 21:17:00 -
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Violence is wholesale for the capsuleer. It takes the least thought, is the easiest choice, is supported and celebrated by the majority, is falsely lauded as noble by those who by their nature, suffer little enduring impact from it. It is just too easy. The educational ssytems are all aimed toward it. (Or toward greed as the case my be). Prove your strength of will and the constitution of spirit by choosing something else. Men and women alike rub their chins is this false acted resignation to the inevitability of their violence. Then all gather about and pat your back saying, "Its OK, we've all been through it."
Is this the best we have to offer our universe?
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115.05.28 19:37 Telonicas 47 people 115.05.28 21:05 Deron Loknos 3 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.29 14:22:00 -
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Faceless entities... That is what many capsuleers remain to all but a few other capsuleers. To the masses of men, women, and children in our Cluster, capsuleer clones remain detatched. Very seldom do the people we rescue ever see or hear the voice of the pilot responsible for dumping them into space. They do, however, interact with the brutes and sadists that these pilots hire as crew. These faces and voices become the representation of the unknown pilot. It reminds me of a very important fact. My crew is an extension of me. While I try to meet most of the people we rescue, my crews and staff are far more connected.
I feel very humbled to say that my crew and staff are some of the most highly principled and compassionate people. Dealing with people in crisis day in and day out is hard work and exhausting. These people do it without fail.
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115.05.29 13:19 eWIS 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.29 22:01:00 -
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You have to find the things that you can smile about. The rescue reported below generated many smiles from my crew. Five deathcans were discovered in one area. This many almost always involves more than one trip and chance that we will lose some to time. We were able to bring the Mayflower into transport range of all four of the yellow cans at the same time. So after picking up 93 from the blue can, we moved into position and activated transport 1,2,3,4 and then activated the gate, quickly escaping before targeted.
The sound in the assembly area afterwards were those of involved conversation among crew members and staff. They were sounds of satisfaction that all the survivors made it.
Earlier in the day, we picked up a strange device in a wreck. Our technicians are examining it now. We would have left it, but scans showed a profile consistent with weapon components. Not knowing what it was and not wanting to risk it being weaponized, we confiscated it. It will undergo further examination and study.
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115.05.29 19.05 (Name Withheld) 93 people (blue can), Nataha Frost, Astar Dragon, Darcminion, Maxx Ibanez (8 people, 11 people, 14 people, 69 people) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.30 12:44:00 -
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Don't lick your lips for war, for the wholesale death that it generates, for the many children, women and men who will suffer unspeakable things. Oh yes, I know that you do not lick your lips for these things but you do for the chance to fight and kill. Don't pretend to be so noble, so loyal, so honorable. You like to fight and kill without having to think about the fuller consequences. So next time you lick your lips for these things, may you taste the tears and blood of those who will suffer in this war you crave.
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115.05.29 23:10 BLAC sitxh 46 people 115.05.30 00:58 Magixx LW 32 people 115.05.30 12:13 CrysisRising Sarain 26 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.05.31 13:31:00 -
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Self-Righteous. I've been accused of it and I've heard the accusation thrown around quite a bit about others as well. But, I don't think people are using the term correctly. Here's how it is being used: "self-righteous" = "anyone who disagrees or questions what I do or why I do it." To throw out the term self-righteous is one of the most common self-defensive measures. Along with other pejoratives it usually fits with what we do when we feel attacked.
All this aside, am I self-righteous sometimes? Yes, I'm sure I am. I am prone to "righteous indignation." And just the time, I think I am being humble in my opinion, by definition I have lost humility. Slippery thing, humility is. So every now an then, it is good for me to bear up under the accusation of being self-righteous. If it sparks some self-examination of the judgments I make and the reasons for them; good.
Ultimately I know that I am not righteous in and of myself. In fact, part of my personal pacifism is an accute awareness that I am not in the place of judgment to take another man's life. Who am I that I should kill another?
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115.05.30 18:57 Space Revenger 10 former Elite Slaves 115.05.30 22:42 Xay Tatsu-Nayomi , Malachi (5 people, 20 people) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.05.31 20:54:00 -
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On the border of the Amarr Empire and the Caldari State, capsuleer pilots routinely jettison their cargoes of Slaves and Elite Slaves before crossing into the State from Amarr space. It is illegal to transport slaves and Elite slaves in State space. The customs information is listed below:
Caldari State: Standing Loss 0.20 / Confiscation in Sec >= 0.00 / Fine 500.00% of estimated market value The Pilot below, for example, was transporting 82 slaves from the Amarr Empire. Each of those Slaves would receive a customs valuation of 782 ISK for a total of 64,124 ISK . Multiply that times five: 320,620 ISK. That is the fine charged the pilot if Customs catches her across the border. Unless one is specifically equipped to avoid detection, the economic risk of slave smuggling does not pan out for the financially savy (greedy) capsuleer.
What is interesting is that we often rescue slavers, slaver hounds, soldiers, militants, etc. All these are legal to transport across the border, yet are jettisoned from time to time.
In addition to rescue operations, we also regularly receive groups of former slaves from other pilots. These have been either rescued or purchased from slave markets across Amarr and Khanid territories. They are received into our care and eventually repatriated.
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115.05.31 20:12 Melody Silver 82 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.01 12:42:00 -
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Ripples of war like those in a calm pond disturbed by a pebble spread out across our cultures and impact lives on many levels. Capsuleers are largely unaware of how generations of normal people can be impacted by the damage of war. Our self-absorbed lives are far from the tragedies of families impacted by war. Widows, orphans, bereft families who daily lose loved one's to the violence of these conflicts join those whose loved one's survive but are psychologically altered by the trauma of combat.
Depression, Domestic violence, Substance abuse, psychological disabilities are all ongoing symptoms of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that is common among the millions of people fighting in the conflicts around our Cluster. What happens to these men and women when they return home? Often, it is their loved ones, their children, their spouses that suffer unintended consequences of these wars. Cast into the conflict like cannon fodder, the damage continues long after the battle is over.
Some of your crews may be suffering from this and you may be unaware of the domestic violence, substance abuse, and debilitating depression that continues after your sortie is long over.
As a whole, it is time that the capsuleer community take greater responsibility for the violence it espouses so easily.
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115.06.01 01:49 Kaeria Winder 10 former Elite Slaves 115.06.01 12:22 furbo Charante, 13 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.02 12:17:00 -
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Of the 111 people rescued as reported below, 20 were in need of significant medical care. They were suffering from maladies such as stress fractures, herniated discs, malnutrition, chemical burns, chronic lung infections, etc. These 20 are former "Elite Slaves." At the end of their usefullness in the Empire, they were being farmed out to slaves smugglers to be sold to the highest bidder on whatever markets could be found across the border.
We are happy to now provide the care they need and opportuities to first rest, then find a new life.
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115.06.01 17:00 Anon Yaken 10 people 115.06.01 23:11 Ambil Light 9 people 115.06.02 12:04 cumanot binariz 92 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.03 12:30:00 -
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When listening to people with beliefs that differ from my own, the temptation is to dismiss out of hand what they have to say. I am not alone in this, I see it here quite often. In fact, rather than listen for what is being said, we listen for ways to argue against, malign, or refute was is being said. We do not provide enough pause to allow our minds to process the words of others objectively. If we are only seeking to present ourselves as "right," then we have lost the ability to listen.
Do you listen to music? If so, how do you listen? Why do you listen to music? For a moment, think of listening to what someone else is saying as if you were listening to music. You do not have to like the music or choose it as a regular diet of listening. But, we also need not argue against the music as if it were "wrong" and I am right.
This is not to say that we should never take up a position against what others say. However, we can be more particular about when that should happen. What boundaries of communication need to be breached before I will chime in, before I will argue my point? Do I really need to let you know every time I disagree with you? Hmm, maybe if we repress our instincts to answer back, our minds might actually expand, grow, open...
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115.06.03 12:06 Katharina Bornmann 19 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.04 01:44:00 -
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There was a greater than normal volume of rescue activity 10 hours or so as reported below. It was particularly heart rending to discover among those we rescued a former slave girl that had been badly beaten before jettisoned into space. Her injuries were serious. Our medical team found evidence of possible brain injury and so sought to refer her to advanced facilities within the State.
DSTON is grateful to two pilots who helped in this medical emergency. Captain Vinh Trahn provided rapid medical transport from our temp center and Captain Scherezad arranged for advanced Medical treatment and received our patient at the Lai Dai facility in Kakakela. The Lai Dai medical team was able to almost immediately stabilize the patient. We hope to hear updates on her condition as her treatment progresses.
I am very grateful that both of these pilots were available and willing to drop what they were doing to help this one poor girl. It is a needed reminder of the presence of good in our cluster even in times of such sadness.
Ms. Luftschreck, we are always willing to take those refugees you happen upon in your journeys.
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115.06.03 14:14 nervouswreck 50 Former Slaves, 10 Former Elite Slaves, 20 Freed Slaves 115.06.03 18:06 (blue) (name withheld, blue can) 71, Papa Benjie 10 hounds, 2 Slavers, 19 former slaves , VanHalen5150 50 people, dazwa 306 10 people, Doctor Johnathan Hulk 18 people. 115.06.03 19:15 Thyralon G'zer 15 people 115.06.03 22:27 Ding Woot 31 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.04 23:23:00 -
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Good news was received today from Captain Scherezad and the medical facility in Kakakela. The Slave girl rescued yesterday is expected to make a full recovery. We hope that she will become well both in body and in soul.
Rescue work continues to be a little heavier than usual over the last 36 hours. We continue to see a pattern of pilots who jettison both illegal and legal passengers alike at border crossings. DSTON and other concerned pilots do our best to save as many as we can.
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115.06.04 13:05 Ollimor 20 people 115.06.04 17:54 Buchenwald Flava 10 people, Atimun Flat 29 people 115.06.04 19:53 jinn meii (ammo) 115.06.04 23:03 Kanatayan Souther 10 former Slaves, 50 Freed Slaves, DarkDanniel InGen 10 former Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.05 12:38:00 -
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The violence of our cluster impacts the lives of millions upon millions of children. Children suffer intensely in times of war. Before anyone should claim that a war is necessary to ease the suffering of a people, consider that the war itself may cause a long and enduring time of great suffering and extenuated trauma, especially to women and children. Starvation, deprivation, extraordinary loss, physical and sexual abuse, torture, exploitation, all are suffered by children in areas impacted by war. This suffering is multiplied in the chaos and lawlessness of war. Education and development is interupted and often ceases in times of war. Famine caused by war kills many more than weapons. Children watch their parents and siblings die. Often they themselves are forced to fight and kill.
The capsuleer fires his weapon, kills, repeats or is destroyed, reconsituted in a clone and repeats. This is called "glorious" by some. I would like to place each of us into the soul of a child trumatized by war for just a day to see if perhaps that insane sense of glory might fade.
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115.06.04 23:26 ffertyh 30 militants, 5 Slavers, 43 former Slaves (plus assorted others strange items including DNA samples from two different humans)(in a giant freight container) 115.06.05 12:16 Adam Calrissian, Vasisuariy, sinabbi, (7 slavers, groups of 19, 40, and 94 people) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.06 12:55:00 -
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Che Biko wrote: Dumping ammo also puts you on the Wall of Shame?
Thank you Captain Biko for catching that. My apologies for puting that on the wall of shame. It was unintentional. Reports go from my log to the wall of shame. I log ammo and weapon confiscations and this particular log was stuck between rescue logs and I forgot to edit it out. I have removed that entry from the original post.
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115.06.05 17:25 Ryan S Naari 5 Slavers, 50 former Slaves
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.07 12:38:00 -
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In times of war, racial and ethnic hatreds are intensified. The history of armed conflict shows that without exception war has generated the most egregious acts often justified with the twisted logic of racism and/or ethnocentrism. Racial, cultural, and ethnic terminology once used to celebrate diversity and acknowledge unique differences becomes a tool to divide, denegrate and even obliterate other races and ethnic groups. Often the justification for these horrible acts is the preservation of one's own race or ethnic group. The slope is steep and slippery.
I continue to be troubled by the frequent use of racial and ethnic epitaphs used in anger. Racial and ethnic terminology has its place for sure. Words are used to describe our race, nation, and culture. But the moment we take those terms and mix them with anger, spite or hatred, we have crossed a line. The moment we attach a perjorative to the front or back of a racial designation, we have crossed the line. Throughout history, whole peoples have been scapegoated that way and then all justification is given for the most henious acts against them.
If you are angry at an individual, go ahead and express that anger. But, do not extend that anger into racism. Have the wisdom hold back those words that might venture across the line.
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115.06.06 17:38 Ouverture 168 people 115.06.06 22:35 Tibus Bravour 59 people, 115.06.07 01:29 Smoking Eskimo 48 people, Lord Valspeir 35 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.08 21:59:00 -
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It was a relatively slow day on patrol, but we did get to be involved in one of those very good things that comes along from time to time that helps us understand that there are a number of good people among the ranks of capsuleers. DSTON received a number of refugees from a capsuleer pilot who rescued them from a difficult situation. We are helping to place these refugees in established communities. I hope to bring some reports about this in days to come. For now, I want to say thanks to the Pilot who took the time to help these people and to help us come alongside. She has our gratitude.
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115.06.08 18:00 NayMinami 9 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.09 18:43:00 -
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This report is given in great sorrow for the loss of the Mayflower crew including my good friend and crew chief Krik. A multi death can rescue was being attempted and barely before able to activate gate for escape, we were destroyed by 1400 mm rounds. Upon return, only 50 former slaves and 26 freed slaves were rescued. All other hands were lost or possible picked up by others. We are not sure.
We can re-equip another Crane but the loss of my crew is most bitter and the loss of some of those we tried to rescue is bitter. It is a most difficult day for all of us. The 76 we were able to rescue are being tended to by center staff. I will be off to re-fit another crane and our patrols will continue. Services for Krik and the other crew will be conducted.
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115.06.08 18:00 NayMinami 9 people 2013.06.09 18:02:00 Gardokin, DEN Marlboro, Mackey Orti, Tasia Kilbourne (Mayflower destroyed, 1400 How. All hands lost. : Crew) Lives lost: Militants, Qty: 20; Marines, Qty: 30; Prisoners, Qty: 10; Janitor, Qty: 10; Militants, Qty: 20; Freedom Fighters (1) Slaver, Qty: 3; Freed Slaves, Qty: 34; Exotic Dancers, Male, Qty: 10; Slaves, Qty: 62; Slaver Hound, Qty: 5 Was able to rescue after return: 50 former slaves, 26 freed slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.10 12:50:00 -
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Immediately after the loss of the Mayflower, the DSS Assist was ferried from Luminaire to our patrol area. Her crew is now my patrol crew and will remain so either permanently or until we replace the Mayflower. Patrols continue as indicated below.
Such an event can eclipse all else for a period of time as grief tends to do. However, I did want to acknolwedge that some of the last duties of the Mayflower crew involved covert work to bring refugees safely to new homes in Edmalbrudus in the Republic, Ation in the Federation and Kaaputenen in the State. These groups of 37, 41, and 5 respectively were brought to join established communities. Their rescuer was the Pilot Captain Jared Haywire. In this case the refugees were mixed races and had been taken captive and enslaved by pirates. This accounts for their desire to settle in different soveriegnties. Ms. Haywire gave us unprecedented assitance in this matter in that we were able to have a full manifest of names and even leadership organization within the groups before taking them in as Matriculants. It took time and selflessness on her part and we do respect that.
The families of the Mayflower crew can be proud that some of the last duties of their loved ones involved seeing that these refugees made it to new homes. I look forward now to serving with the crew of the DSS Assist and continuing the work.
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115.06.09 21:14 Matias Mateo 52 people 115.06.09 23:55 Dippy Catherine 39 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.11 19:18:00 -
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I am making this entry from on board the DSS Safe Harbor deployed in Haatomo near the Caldari Const facility. Tensions are such that I fear there may be violence. If there would just be as great a taste for peace as there is for war, all of this could end in a better way. There are many who would like to Heth executed or killed. Personally, I believe he is mentally ill and needs treatment. I hope against hope for a peaceful resolve here, but we must try. Already there have been skirmishes, but no deaths yet that I can see.
DSTON opposes the death penalty and we make no secret of that. Even when unpopular, we offer asylum to anyone who may fear death reprisals. Even in Heth's case, we would provide that and the offer is open to him. We would see that he receive the proper treatment, counseling, and be kept safe. But he must abandon the insane bent to self-destructive violence.
Some pilots in this system are becoming trigger happy. They are looking for a fight. This is not good.
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115.06.11 16:49 Christian G 136 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.12 17:57:00 -
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Poway Doe has taken over as temporary crew chief and is pulling double duty between the DSS Assist and the DSS Safe Harbor. She is efficient and well liked among the crews. She has requested that the assignment be temporary as she prefers duty on board the Safe Harbor alone. We will try to accomodate that as quickly as we can as we search for a new crew chief to replace Commander Krik.
I had forgotten to mention earlier the great joy that Iofi, my main computer engineer was not aboard the Mayflower when she was destroyed and is back from leave and pulling duty aboard the Assist.
I honestly do not guite know how to describe yesterday's experience in Haatomo. "Strange" is a good word perhaps. There is an "altered personality" about the whole thing surrounding Heth. You see it everywhere there is interaction on the subject. It is ... strange.
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115.06.12 17:45 Mariko Arbosa 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.12 21:33:00 -
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The waitress at the "Leaning Tower" asked me this question as she set the cup of coffee on the table in front of me; "What is happening to our government." I answered, "My dear, I wish I had an answer for. I feel confusion too." I invited her to sit and visit for a while. It was just me, her and Iorfi. We tossed around a lot of questions but came up with few answers. Maybe the best conclusion we came to was this: When it is hard to know where our loyalties should lie, the best thing to do is to just try hard to be a good citizen in whatever we do and wherever we are. Making coffee, rescuing people from death cans. Whatever... do it well, faithfully, unselfishly.
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115.06.12 19:29 Zero Liger 30 people, Przd Pow 7 Slavers, 5 Hounds, 37 Former Slaves 115.06.12 21:19 Aurora RedNova 58 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.13 13:15:00 -
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"I guess I could see the writing on the wall." That is what Iorfi said when I asked him to become the new crew chief for rescue operations. Iorfi second engineer will take over his spot and he will begin duties shortly.
I managed to find a small coffee shop open in the Caldari Constructions station in Haatomo. It is distressing to see the Caldari people thrown into division and strife over the situation with Heth. Anger is a part of our make up, but it does not have to lead to a spirit of vengeance. Even now, as I write this, there is an outflow of vitriolic words on the local com channel in Haatomo. Caldari hating Caldari, Caldari hating Gallente. "Death to Heth" "Doomsday the Gallente" Capsuleers discuss a massive scope of violence and think of the average planetery citizen as so much fodder.
How can a person stand to live with so much hate inside. I sincerely believe that hatred has generated a psychosis in many.
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115.06.13 12:06 Koris 24 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.14 12:40:00 -
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I feel so sleepy, so sleepy. I need to speak to my clone contractor about the recent function or lack thereof of my clone body. I have been prone to spontaneous loss of consciousness recently. I was in my pod yesterday on a short trip through high security space. I was not using autopilot. I lost consciousness during a gate jump. Next I knew, I'm emerging from a clone vat. I may need to plan some time off in the near future. I briefed my crew on this as it presents a danger should this happen on operations. In spite of this, rescue patrols continue. Below is reported the last 16 hours patrol results.
I need a coffee.
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115.06.13 19.22 Aliidor Vornin 5 Slavers, 8 hounds, 29 former Slaves 115.06.14 01:04 Phyre ilVec 5 slavers, 10 Former Slaves (separate cans) 115.06.14 12:23 SinalTap 78 people (can labelled "Slaves for you"), Tom Raknan 2 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.15 12:45:00 -
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It is ironic... I recall in the education of my youth, seeing a historical Holo on a partizan lead coup against a ruthless dictator who had oppressed the people and kept them in a brutal state of war with neighboring countries. The holo showed pictures of the partizans hanging the brused and bloodied body of the man along with his mistress. It was a ghastly sight.
Fast forward to today. The pernicious blood lust now present among capsuleers drips everywhere as people salivate over the prospect of Tibus Heth being killed. "Kill the man!" "We'll all get drunk when we see his corpse!" This is base and vile and is the same core of degradation that led Heth to his current trouble. There is the irony.
I am not so naive to think that the death penalty will not be sought in this case or more likely, that he may die in battle or in a fire fight aboard the CC station, but the blood lust betrays savagery, not dignity on the part of those who oppose his regime.
Those who wish to usher in a better way for the Caldari people should show that better way right now in the manner that justice is pursued and in the self-control of anger and violence. Otherwise you are no different than the one you oppose.
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115.06.14 22:38 Dometri Okaski 19 people 115.06.15 12:29 Kylian ashbringer 66 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.16 13:06:00 -
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Stations packed with millions of slaves in such conditions that defy words. I responded to a recent invitation to examine for myself the situation on every Khanid Transport station in Khanid territory. I read the sort of detached discussions on slavery that go on in this setting and wonder almost outloud, "Have any of these people ever been to a Khanid Transport slave market?" Have any of the multitude of slavery experts seen the masses of humanity for sale in these places?
What utter decay in the soul of a society would justify what happens in these places? The capsuleer community has the collective resources to address this humanitarian catastrophy but isn't. History will not look kindly upon our excuses to turn a blind eye to suffering humanity in these slave markets.
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115.06.15 20:06 Denamyte Murakami 10 people (Former Elite Slaves) 115.06.16 12:43 Sorta 164 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.17 14:44:00 -
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Clear all content That is a command option in local com channels that I have been using much more lately. The violent and racist pitch of words has gotten worse these days and there is a lack of civility. From the abundance of the heart comes the communication of the mouth. And what we expose ourselves to will eventually impact our disposition and thinking. Most of what comes across local communications is rather inert, but some of it is quite hateful. While I have to keep my local com open for security reasons, I do not have to nor should I expose myself to all the verbage.
I continue to occassionally visit Haatomo between patrol duties. Things are rather quiet there. I would expect that Mr. Heth knows the capsuleer tendency to easily lose excitment once nothing happens for a while. I suspect he is patient enough to wait out the initial capsuleer fervor before making his next move.
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115.06.16 19:29 Stealth Manufacture 35 people 115.06.16 20:51 Articulis 3 slavers, 26 former slaves 115.06.16 22:41 Isawa Juno 80 people 115.06.17 12:17 Shaun Eto 5 people (Former Elite Slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.18 17:43:00 -
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We provide a number of diverse educational opportunities for Matriculants based on what is available and what interests them. Tranditional university, advanced tech Schools, even military schools are on our list of institutions available for our Matriculoants. It is not our decision or choice.
In our history, we have honored the specific desires of Matriculants. We have even helped them go places and with people that we considered bad choices. One Matriculant chose Nation. Another two chose to go with known pro-slavery capsuleers. Various others have gone different routes.
Do they know my views? Certainly, but they are also free to access the views of those who are critical of my philosophy and values. This forumn as well as others are accessible to the Matriculant communities. Matriculants soon discover that they are intelligent and can learn to think critically even in a bewildering sea of different approaches to life. That is the beauty and the terror of discovering your own humanity; personal responsibility.
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115.06.17 18:42 Bimbin Petrovich 20 people, Docendo discimus 53 people 115.06.17 19:14 Bruder Deranius 11 people 115.06.18 02:38 Kharfratz Mena 27 people, Azu Rhin 20 people (Former Elite Slaves) 115.06.18 17:25 EdgertonJM 371 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.19 13:57:00 -
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Thank you Mr. Biko for your story. Isn't it true indeed that the baker walks a fine line requiring great wisdom, restraint, and insight?
In the rescue reported below, we happened to be on patrol when the second of the two cans was jettisoned. It is a curious things to see this and it happens from time to time. Slavers are not illegal cargo. Sometimes they are jettisoned together with slaves probably because it is convenient to do so. But, to make a willful separation and take the time to eject the slaves then the slavers...?
We've spoken to the Slavers involved and they are bewildered and not able to give us an answer as to what happened.
Upon hearing the news of happenings in Haatomo, DSTON has deployed a small, unarmed transport to Otsasai. We do so because just as we rescue and protect the lives of slavers, we offer the same to any who wish to escape death reprisals in the current Caldari conflict. I despise what slavers do, but I do not despise their lives. I despise the act of violence that the murderer commits, but I do not kill him in reprisal. Justice is broader than retribution. Justice when fulfilled transforms the whole culture and makes it better. I think we are missing that somehow.
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115.06.18 18:43 Arsewind 3 Slavers, 35 former Slaves (Separate Cans) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.20 12:12:00 -
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Thank you, Edaine.
Refuse to kill. Refuse to kill in response to killing. Retribution diminishes us to the same level that we have judged reprehensible. Open your eyes and recognize how you salivate for killing and death. You cloth it in your magnificent language and official statements but you cannot hide the core of your desire to kill. You have become part of a collective frenzy, yes frenzy to kill. Try to cloak it with the word justice and your conscience may be soothed for a moment, but at the end of the day, you cast your lot in with the rest who cry, "kill, kill, kill!"
We live in a sick society desperately in need of healing. Your are either chaffing the wound or putting on balm and bandage. Which is it? The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.21 14:20:00 -
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I appreciate Edaine filling in for me while I spent a couple days in Otsasai. It is a lonely low security system and there was little activity there. The entire time that I was there I saw neither hide nor hair of any of the most verbal pro or anti Hethites. It was a completely different crowd with a totally different agenda. I decided that it was time to come back to work.
DSTON is scheduling a re-visioning retreat from 115.06.28-115.07.08 on Saiso V. I will be unavailable during that time. I was hoping that Edaine might be willing to run patrols again during that time, but he has not yet agreed.
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115.06.21 13:49 Jampan 47 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.22 12:35:00 -
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On a somewhat regular basis we receive transfer of rescued former slaves and contract for other refugees from pilots who are not content to just leave people to die. Without exception, these pilots have also taken good care of those they have rescued before entrusting that care to us. We protect the anonymity of those pilots when the so request. But, we do take this space to say, "Thank You" and "We respect you."
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115.06.21 18:13 Accan 9 Slavers, 19 Hounds, 25 Former Slaves, MAXSIMUS ROVBEL 10 former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.06.23 13:07:00 -
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[115.06.22] 167,589 former slaves from the Khanid Kingdom recieved from the "Khanid Abolition Fund."
For some time, NUVOS has indicated that the Khanid Abolition Fund was going to be delivering a sizable number of refugees into our care. This was transacted yesterday. We have been informed that more will be arriving this week prior to the start of our re-visioning retreat on Saiso. This brings me to the crux of our agenda at this retreat. Both Dr. Nalthkh and myself have made an extensive tour of the humanitarian crisis that is the slaves markets of the Khanid Kingdom. There is a level of degradation and suffering in these markets like none most people will ever see or even imagine.
There is a certain pessimism that follows me into this retreat that I regret. Problem is, I can't just deny its existence. It is a pessimism that says that the problem is too great for our resources and that others will not be interested in helping. This may be true, but shouldn't we try?
Regular patrols will continue up until the first day of the retreat.
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115..06.22 19:48 Penta Chip 158 people 115.06.22 22:19 Clarity Lexana 10 people (Former Elite Slaves) 115.06.23 12:49 Helena Highrock, 551 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.24 13:01:00 -
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"What if" These are the words we use to either shift direction in positive anticipation in spite of the risks or to shift away because the possibility of success is too slim and the risk too great. These two words are forming the center of the retreat planning on Saiso. A friend recently told me, "Ston, the compassion you naturally feel for the individual? Multiply it until it folds in the suffering masses."
We received the second arrival of refugees yesterday late. The Elders are very busy. 115.06.23 164,500 former slaves from the Khanid Kingdom received from the "Khanid Abolition Fund."
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115.06.23 17:45 Thorexus 14 people 115.06.23 20:59 Mayumi SC 23 people 115.06.24 01:46 Hassall Taranogas 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.25 13:34:00 -
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I have been informed that the "Khanid Abolition Fund" has been changed to "Khanid Slavery Abolition Fund." In further reference, we will make that change. Preparations continue for the retreat on Saiso. We will be committing the administration of our Matriculation Centers to fine group of associate Elders while our head Elders will be joining us at the retreat. Halfred Greenhand will be presenting and facilitating discussion on a symposium dealing with the infrastructure issues involved in the greater numbers of Matriculants coming in through the Khanid Slavery Abolition Fund (KSAF). This symposium will be one of the central areas of study as we begin to ask re-visioning questions. Mr. Greenhand has been instrumental in guiding our Development Office in efficiently running the centers. His input is vital.
Patrols continue as I prep our rescue reception centers for the days of my absence.
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115.06.24 12:54 Altan Ord 64 people 115.06.25 12:51 Xequecal 22 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.26 13:22:00 -
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Its always something, isn't it? Whenever there is preparation to be away, something mucks it up. It must have been a sensor malfunction but the most bizzare thing happened on patrol early this morning. Our ship struck an animal carcass floating in space. It was some sort of medium sized hoofed herbivore. It damaged part of the exterior sensor array and repairs will need to be made in short order. That means that part of my day has to be spent in scouring for parts. Ugh! How did an animal carcass end up out there in the first place?
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115.06.25 21:25 xXxDOMINATORxXx 1 person, Sar Jin 10 people 115.06.26 12:52 Chaos Pheonix 10 people (Former Elite Slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.26 15:53:00 -
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Laurienne 'Quafegirl' Cherbourg wrote:I never know how to react to this thread, it's like, pretty hard t actually like relate it back to Quafe. Plus like, I totally think that like for real my first try was way too smart and things: Laurienne 'Quafegirl' Cherbourg wrote:Quite unfortunate. A forlorn event. GÖÑ Hmm... 
Let me help you out. You could say, "Ston, try to put it out of your mind. Just pack an extra case of cool, refreshing Quafe for the retreat on Saiso. And, don't forget to bring enough to share with the whole gang." The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.27 00:28:00 -
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The new day is fresh, less than an hour old, and there are people who began this new day killing and being killed. But 77 people found the death cycle interrupted. As the day was new, so was their second chance at life. We welcome these 77 with happiness and help.
Be at peace.
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115.06.27 00:22 Xej Noturb 77 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.06.27 21:09:00 -
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Nearly all the arrangements are complete for the retreat/conference at Saiso. In a few hours I will depart and meet the others at the site. I am both looking forward to and dreading the time. But, it is necessary. I have a particular positive anticipation of catching up with a friend I have not seen in person for some time. A cup of coffee by a campfire is much anticipated.
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115.06.27 20:47 Villanta Amari 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.07.09 15:44:00 -
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Rescue patrols have resumed now that the conference on Saisio has concluded. When time permits, I will try to go into greater detail as to the conclusions of the conference. Or, perhaps , Dr. Nalthkh would rather do that. The rescue work is still in the mix of our focus.
Aside from the details, I experienced a reinforcement of one of the better aspects of life while at the conference. The best graces in life come to us through good people who cross and sometimes join paths with us. I have seen this in new ways and am glad for it.
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115.07.08 19:54 Colt Echerie 8 people (former Elite Slaves) 115.07.09 15:33 Echnaton XII 3 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.10 14:46:00 -
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Rescues continue.
DSTON thanks Lady Denvonshire for her continued attention to the needs and well-being of the less fortunate she encounters in space. We have received into our care those you rescued recently. Peace to you.
The second rescue below included an unusual item identified as a Mini-monolith. Our technicians are carefully examining it under strictly controlled conditions. It appears to have an unusual quantum characteristic, whatever that means.
Dr. Nalthkh is busy beginning a new term in Edmal so I thought I might summarize just a little of what we decided at the retreat in Saisio. To make a long story short, we will be working more closely with the Khanid Slavery Abolition Fund (KSAF). Practically, this means that our Matriculation centers will be growing. We will also take opportunity to encourage any interested parties to impact the slavery situation in Khanid space through KSAF.
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115.07.09 20:47 xTJ 12 people 115.07.10 14:27 Tatka RUSMGN 3 exotic dancers, 20 militants, 22 former slaves (various articles incl, a mini-monolith) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.07.11 15:13:00 -
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A transcription error has prevented a link on the first log below. After testing several variants of the name, I have come up empty handed.
Human suffering in the slave markets of the Khanid Transport Storage Corporation. This was title of one of the symposiums we attended while in Saisio. Apart from any decision made regarding what to do, we all had our eyes opened to the scale of human suffering in these slave markets. Go ahead, visit Khanid space and go to these stations and observe for yourself. One cannot simply nest oneself in comfort and even in established values in the presence of such suffering. It shakes you. Blood, sweat, and tears stain the hands of the Khanid military and Caldari corporate interests perpetrating this.
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115.07.10 18:20 Lianno Triala 5 slavers, 10 hounds, 15 former slaves 115.07.10 18:51 DarthTehanu 2 people (former Elite Salves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.07.11 18:35:00 -
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The reason I post each and every rescue has been explained in earlier posts.
What is worthy of acknowledgement? Each of us answers this question differently. I see many things on this forum that I do not believe worthy of mention. Most of them have to do with the violence, greed, consumption etc of the capsuleer lifestyle. Make your judgments of me if you must and if I am culpable, then let me be judged. Am I guilty of boasting? I don't think so, but no one completely knows even his own motives. However, there are many living in glass houses that ought to stay the hand before the stone is cast.
Now, each self-conscious, living, breathing, thinking, volitional human being we rescue is worthy of mention. Those we rescue have a record to point to. "I was rescued from that death can and had a second chance at life."
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115.07.11 18:06 Terok Moliar 57 people, kasper OXOTA 10 people (former Elite Slaves) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.12 14:17:00 -
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DSTON is pleased to report that 33,000 former slaves have entered our Matriculation program via KSAF. Planetary infrastructure has been established in Khanid space to meet the material demands of the this influx and anticipated future growth. Right now the focus will be on helping those in the most deplorable conditions. Sadly, this encompasses pretty much all of Khanid Transport Storage Slave markets. KSAF reports that this group represents a mere 1/10 of those in a single station who desperately need help, not mentioning those held planet-side awaiting transport to station slave markets. The task is daunting.
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115.07.11 21:45 Baffina 56 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.13 21:01:00 -
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A three-can rescue one of which was jettisoned while we were in process of the other rescues. The groups rescued are recorded below.
It is what it is. We understand that no one else is remotely obligated to be interested in the minutia of these rescues. Each number whether it be 1 or 100 represents a group of people whose lives we value. No one need take note or interest unless by choice. However, those we rescue are quick to value and appreciate that they are archived on this capsuleer forum. Their lives are held equal to those of the so called elite, demigods, masters of the universe...
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115.07.13 12:30 Booch Aivo 8 slavers, 69 former slaves 115.07.13 20:47 Xuan Menzoberanza, Lord Angronn, T'Chekla KirkOzran (Groups: 48 former slaves, 46 former slaves, 37 former slaves, 2 slavers, 2 hounds)(transcription error on last entry) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.15 15:54:00 -
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What are we willing to admit we feel? I struggled recently with this question after a conversation that occurred at our recent retreat in Saisio. A friend of mine took offence at something I had said in response to my offence at something he had said. Oh my! The last thing I want to do is to embarrass myself in drama more suited to teenage girls than to grown men. However, it got me asking myself how often in paying attention to my own feelings do I purposely or instinctively hurt another in the same way. My feelings are not more important than anyone else's. Often, we attempt to cloak our feelings of offence or hurt in clever words, biting words, critical words, etc. It is so much harder to take the time to intelligently craft words that seek clarification and understanding, honestly admitting a feeling of being slighted. Instinct seldom generates helpful words. Time and thought can generate helpful words if tempered by mercy, patience, and forgiveness.
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115.07.14 12:25 Zhuk Pauk 5 people 115.07.14 13:51 Tauri BlueBaret, 30 former slaves, 4 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.16 13:10:00 -
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KSAF has requested us to prepare reception facilties at multiple locations within Khanid space and to be ready for a significant influx of new Matriculants. We hope to hammer out details in the next few days. We are committed to be ready for any and all that arrive and need care.
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115.07.15 18:10 Paceni 12 people, Lacan JP 15 people 115.07.15 19:28 eko360 10 people 115.07.15 23:24 Kolia ZP, Achilles Whiskey, QuickFox (three groups: 10 people, 10 people, and 95 people) 115.07.16 12:32 Morris de'Vrann 31 former slaves, 3 hounds, 3 slavers, Lendomoon 27 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.17 16:09:00 -
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"Are you going to kill us?" I started a bit at the question as it was asked of me. I had exited my pod and gone to see the 7 people we had rescued. They were a group of young Brutor men rescued from the first can listed below. The question was direct and straight to the point. I quickly answered, "No, I'm not going to kill you. We are here to help you." The look on his face showed that he had heard such things in the past and reason to doubt such an answer. It reminds me that trust is one of the hardest things to build and to hold. In particular because none of us is completely trustworthy. Our fallibility means that any who put trust in us take a risk in doing so.
And so...this young man was invited to accompany the Mayflower crew on the next day's first run. 13 were rescued and the man was able to observe the whole process. We had discovered that he himself has some EMT training and so he assisted one of our ship board medics. The experience moved him part way toward trust, but not all the way. He told me afterwards, "I have met too many sincere people who promised good but in the end delivered harm. I do not trust you yet, but time will tell." I've decided that I like this man and I have to respect such an honest and circumspect view. I hope we will eventually earn his trust.
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115.07.16 23:01 Tamdala 7 people 115.07.17 13:08 Russel Drake 13 people 115.07.17 15:35 Masha Sharvas 63 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.18 13:01:00 -
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"You are going to kill us." This time it was said with a grin and a chuckle. The young Brutor man from yesterday went along on several more runs and was allowed to bring a couple of his friends. Now he is telling us he might want to train to become one of our medical care crew aboard the Mayflower. I told his that this path should be chosen carefully and with much thought. Many options are now open to him. I hope he will consider them all carefully. Serving on our rescue ships is dangerous, but we would be happy to have one such as him.
In other news: We have moved a large number of staff from the former center in Ealur to a large reception center in Khanid space. Along with them goes tons of material; food, water, medicine, infrastructure. When KASF is ready, we are ready.
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115.07.17 19:35 Bolanir 16 people 115.07.17 21:16 Honjura 30 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
830
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Posted - 2013.07.19 12:58:00 -
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KSAF reports that it takes approximately 240,000,000 ISK to clear one station slave market at any given time. DSTON is ready to Matriculate any so liberated. In the mean time, small scale rescues continue.
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115.07.19 00:41 James Trishad 8 people 115.07.19 12:41 Infernal Wrath 47 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
830
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Posted - 2013.07.26 12:54:00 -
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At the conclusion of recent Matriculation Center business, I made contact with an anonymous humanitarian who arranged the transfer of 812 former slaves into the care of the Disciples of Ston. This contact has potential for an ongoing relationship whereby our organization may be taking on the care, education, training, etc. (Matriculation) of many others. Peace to you sir.
Thanks are due to Manwe Todako for taking time to cover my patrols while I was gone. He is a better pilot than I and was the man for the moment for the 5000+ people to be rescued.
I have resumed my regular patrols.
Continued violence and vengeful blood lust continue to dominate the news and happenings around our cluster. Such things demonstrate the need to establish the fortitude of peace at the core of our souls. We must starve the vicious fires of vengeance and hate until they are dead and cold. Feed the impulse of peace until it can withstand the petty instinct to get even. Peace to us. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.27 14:16:00 -
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Cynicism and pessimism are potent enemies of peace. As a capsuleer devoted to peace, I caution myself from taking my que from fellow capsuleers. I find in the baseline community a greater impetus for peace and greater vision for it. However, the capsuleer community possesses greater resources to make a reality of peace. There is the tension. Then there is the great Nanny, CONCORD. She carefully measures out the toys enabling the capsuleers to play war and throw sand in each others eyes and ball, stomp and cry. All the while supporting the fantasy that they are demigods.
But, perhaps I am wrong and the powers that be are really doing their best to keep the peace. So I am brought back full circle to confront my own cynicism and pessimism and to do my best for peace in my own corner of the cosmic sandbox.
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115.07.27 12:41 HITTICH 45 people, Roger Bentham 7 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.28 12:52:00 -
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The Redemption is the name of Manwe Todako's blockade runner that he used to fill in for me for several days while I was away on business. At the conclusion of the time, I came to check with him at the reception center. Our crews hada little time to relax. The Mayflower and Redemption crews melded easily in spite of the fact that their captains are quite different. I invited Manwe to the Leaning Tower for cup of bad coffee. I wanted to speak to him about KSAF and the influx of new Matriculants. He wanted to speak to me about how we might see Matriculants repatriated and legally freed. It was a good conversation but I saw both in him and felt in myself and pressure and stress over the difficulty of seeing certain things done. After he and his crew left, I had a strong feeling that can best be described as "homeless." This is not in the sense of "on the streets impoverished" and I would not insult those who suffer such with a comparison. Homeless was rather in the sense that you can never go home after certain lines are crossed. The capsuleer crosses several just in being a capsuleer.
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115.07.27 16:36 Psykick Lyrikaj 47 people 115.07.28 01:56 Ann Aurilen 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.29 23:39:00 -
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We would like to thank two anonymous donors who have provided surplus supplies of water for our Matriculation Centers. After communicating that we had water in surplus, We were told to go ahead and sell the donations for use elsewhere. We appreciate these donations. Thank you good pilots.
We want to remind pilots that freed slaves are legal passengers in all sovereign space and that transport contracts can be honored without risk of customs issues. We frequently rescue freed slaves who have been jettisoned with others.
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115.07.28 21:30 SoulMiner 52 people 115.07.29 21:12 saint73 10 former Elite Slaves, 80 Freed Slaves, 209 former Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.31 13:24:00 -
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Like most subjective human qualities, "dignity" is defined differently by the same variety of opinions differing on such subjects as loyalty, honor, justice, etc. Understanding this subjectivity, I express my opinions knowing that there is no accepted definition.
We dignify ourselves when we treat others with dignity, even those we consider enemies. We dignify ourselves when we refuse to treat in kind, those who do things and say things we consider wrong. We dignify ourselves when we treat with respect those who work hard to make a living regardless of the social position. We are dignified when we treat the waitress, garbage man, janitor, soldier, etc. as dignified. We dignify our bodies and minds when we refuse to objectify the same of others.
It seems to me that we can all be a bit more dignified in our approach to others. I cannot help how anyone else presents themselves, but I can choose to respond to him or her in a dignified manner. Here, particularly, on these forums is a need for a renewal of dignity. Our idioms, euphemisms, humor have lost dignity. It isn't so difficult to bring some dignity back, is it?
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115.07.30 20:09 Tryllian Krasnojarsk 32 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.07.31 22:52:00 -
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Hypothetical Scenario: What would the typical Capsuleer do if...
You are injured while out of pod and in order to regain full function, painful and extensive physical therapy is required. Do you endure the therapy or pod yourself? What would the typical pod pilot do?
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115.07.31 19:41 EpicDigger 22 people 115.07.31 20:14 29 people (pilot not recorded)(non-typical rescue situation and recording step neglected due to multi-taskig requirements) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.01 21:26:00 -
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Thank you Mr. Darkefyre and Ms. Denonshire. Your perspectives really helped me come to understand some differences among friends and how we approach physical struggles. You both hit important points and helped be come a better understanding. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
One of the two rescued in the second report below asked, "Why take the risk for just us two?" I answered by telling him to ask someone from my crew who would give a better answer than I would. "We've all been there." That was the answer given. It was given by the new medic trainee; the one who doesn't quite trust me. One thing for sure, he trusts the crew he works with.
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115.08.01 12:22 benicetonoob Saken 10 people 115.08.01 21:16 James English 2 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
831
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Posted - 2013.08.02 18:19:00 -
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To feel such deep sadness as to drain the very life from your soul... To feel so depressed as to seek the only out that your despair will let you see... Yet to hide it so effectively from even those closest to you... Does this not make our grief all the more palpable...that we did nothing while all the while you slipped into desperation and finally took your own life...
DSTON grieves a life lost recently to the ravage of suicide. We wish we could reach back in time and see and feel what you were feeling and reach out a hand in time to save.
Let us all pay more attention to those around us and to each other's pain, sorrow, even desperation. Let us not be afraid to ask and then demand an answer, a long answer to the question, "How are you doing?" And may we not be so quick to verbally compete with others over whose life is harder. It may just be that the other's life is really harder; much harder.
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115.08.01 23:48 Xynide Daphiti 41 people 115.08.02 12:23 Tyraxo, 58 former slaves, 5 slavers, 5 hounds 115.08.02 17:28 jbo082 20 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.03 18:26:00 -
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The sixth and seventh days of the business week are both good days to be on patrol and dangerous days to be on patrol. It is important for us to patrol on these days, because business people often wait for these days to do a bulk of trading and transport. We sometimes see large groups of people jettisoned into space on these days. We want to be there if there is a chance to rescue them. On the danger side, sometimes bounty hunters bate would be rescuers hoping for an opportunity to destroy our ships...
If people in death cans are involved, we risk taking the bate. Often we escape with little damage, sometimes not. It most difficult when we are only able to rescue a portion of a large group and must leave some behind. We have found rescue methods that allow us now to return to complete rescues often before a suspect timer has expired. There is some risk and we can be targeted and take damage. But, we calculate the risk as worth taking if we believe the can is about to expire or if the medical needs of the passengers dictate. There were two bounty hunters/sport fighters waiting for our return trip, but we were able to rescue the remaining people and escape. This group is now receiving medical attention and health evaluation.
And so it continues.
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115.08.03 12:48 Nellie Blackmoon 50 people 115.08.03 17:24 Ginny Erzengel 26 people, Not A Target 34 people, Azareus Quintus 815 (part) 142 (rest) (957 total people) (took hits on return, some shield 30%) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
833
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Posted - 2013.08.05 02:05:00 -
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The rescues reported below are typical of bate and trap situations we have encountered before. The only difference is the lack of combat vessels in the patrol areas and the fact that in none of these rescues were we targeted. This is unusual considering they also involved cans outside of transporter range from each other requiring greater amounts of time and more opportunity to be targeted. We are pleased and I am very relieved that my crew is safe and sound back at the station for the time being.
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115.08.04 12:46 Ciri vanDaar 26 people, Bosorka 42 people 115.08.04 23:00 aaprx Morris de'Vrann 59 people, Adalaskar 10 people, Vulga Rokton 20 people 115.08.05 01:52 HITTICH, Lisa Lingon, Golden Skate, Alexander Durov {Groups: (100 former slaves) (1 former slave) (46 former slaves) (26 former slaves, 19 hounds, 4 slavers)} The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
833
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Posted - 2013.08.06 13:00:00 -
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Activity on patrol has slowed now that day one and two of the week have turned. Between patrols today, I hope to get away to check on planetary operations and to arrange for transport of fresh water to new M-Centers opened after KSAF's recent transfer of over 300,000 former slaves. If all goes well, it should not interrupt the regular patrol cycle.
We now have more crew volunteers than ships for them to crew or pilots to command the crews. Rescue begets a desire to rescue so it seems. The positive part is that we can now train more crew rotations so that any one crew takes fewer risks. DSTON may have to look into recruiting another rescue pilot. I hold out no particular optimism that this will happen any time soon. There are not very many pacifist capsuleers out there.
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115.08.05 22:25 Lexandro D'arkebuz 48 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.07 00:50:00 -
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GÇ£What is your name?GÇ¥ I asked the question as I held her small, dirty hand. The little girl, maybe four, maybe five years of age lay on an exam table in our reception center. GÇ£AbbeyGÇ¥ GÇ£Abbey is my name.GÇ¥ She began to tear up a little. There was no audible cry and she quickly wiped her eye with her other dirty hand. The tears and the dirt mixed and made a dark streak on her face. I reached out and wiped her face with my hand and reached for a cloth to wipe her hands and face. GÇ£Abbey is such a pretty name. Abbey, we are going to take care of you now. DonGÇÖt be afraid.GÇ¥ The nurse attending Abbey smiled warmly at her and held out a stuffed toy animal for her to hold. She reached out and took it and set it at her side without holding it or hugging it as one might expect. GÇ£OK,GÇ¥ she said quietly.
Abbey was the single person found in a deathcan earlier as reported below. In all the time we have been doing this, we have never before encountered a single child of such a young age. This rescue deeply impacted my whole crew. Many of them have seen many hard things in life and this is not the first child they have seen suffer. In spite of this, we were all moved and most of us to tears. We are going to rotate a substitute crew on for the rest of our patrol schedule today.
I am going to send for May Cotton to come up and visit Abbey and maybe bring one of our therapists from Yulai. I hope we can find out about her family and a little more about what happened to her .
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115.08.06 15:42 Matti Papotte 1 person 115.08.06 18:10 Gonza Aranzaballa 46 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.07 18:39:00 -
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Abbey's parents were killed in a slaver raid of her settlement. The raid, apparently targeted parents to be killed and children to be taken for trafficking. The transcript that Ms. Cotton showed me paints a grim picture of young children witnessing the murders of parents and grandparents right before their eyes. Abbey was an only child but was one of many children taken from her village. She was abandoned in typical fashion when the capsuleer pilot realized that the contract for transport in Caldari space was not worth the risk of being caught. May says that Abbey suffers from a mild form of PTSD. This is not to say that her trauma was mild, but that she is expected to grieve, adjust, and be healthy again in time. May also said that because she was rescued before she was trafficked into prostitution, she has good prospects for adjustment and health.
I saw her today at lunch. May Cotton was with me and she encouraged me to ask questions about her parents as part of her grief process. Abigail is her full name. Her parents names were Aaron and Hannah. She talked most about her father and his attempt to protect her before he was murdered.
I share just a snippet of these details because they constitute a microcosm of the vast injustices and horrors experienced all across our Cluster. But, in that vastness are individual people, with names and sorrow and loss. Many who suffer are children; children like Abbey.
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115.08.07 12:38 Mylania Amberlight, KrapYl (groups: 10 former Elite Slaves, 40 freed slaves, 2 slavers, 9 former slaves) 115.08.07 18:12 (blue), 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.08 16:34:00 -
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My compass is set for Yulai and it is time to transport 141 slavers out of our reception center in Kaaputenen. After the rescue of Abbey, there has been a unified and sincere cry, "Can we please get the slavers out of here?" The answer is yes. Both our crew rotations and our staff have been men and women of grace, discipline, and self-control; that is not the concern. Today, we rescued a group of 4 slavers. It is likely someone else rescued slaves that were together with the slavers and then left the slavers to perish. Understandable for those passionate in their opposition against slavery. However, it is our practice and policy to rescue any and all stranded persons. Today was no exception, but the feelings provoked were strong. I don't fear for the safety of the slavers here at the center, but I do feel that to move them is a demonstration appropriate for the time. The So in a few moments, I'll be loading up the "Safe Harbor" and departing for Yulai and the DSTON Detention Center there.
We have brought some of the long term therapy staff from Ation to do an evaluation on Abbey and may eventually move her there where she can receive some residential therapy and enroll in preschool with other children her age.
Wall of Shame: 115.08.08 00:48 (blue) 19 people 115.08.08 12:52 Lord Ravenknight 7 people 115.08.08 15:26 JT Ernaga 4 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.09 14:14:00 -
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Through conversation and time spent with crew members, my eyes have been opened to realities known in the past only remotely. Some of my crew reside with their families on a temperate planet in a system adjacent to our reception center near our patrol route. On that planet and in a city on that planet, they are involved in charity work with a local mission and food pantry. I was invited by them to come and look at the work they do among the homeless and poor of that city. The particular challenge of their work is that often the poor and homeless are simply written off as deserving of their fate. We forget that with the smallest turn of events each of us could find ourselves in situation we never thought possible. Would there be people who would help us in our time of need, not just giving assistance but treating us with humanity and dignity, respecting the core value of our personhood? I would hope so.
Beginning today, there will be a change in the way these entries are made. The longer I do this work and the more I am exposed to the subtle desperations of humanity, the more convinced I am that I am not the one in a position to make personal judgments on others. I still believe that we all need to be accountable for what we do, but it is not my place to assign shame to anyone but rather only to report what I observe. Shame is something an individual feels for a number of reasons, sometimes justly, other times falsely. Shame is sometimes to big a word, sometimes to small. Who is sufficient to say? To try to press it on another who does not share my values is a useless gesture. Let shame fall on those on whom it will fall. I do not possess the omniscience to justly impart such a thing.
Rescue Report:
115.08.09 12:46 Darren Foster 9 people, Dobrinia Nikitichi 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.09 20:56:00 -
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In monitoring local and other public com channels, I still note consistent confusion over the difference between vitoc and vitoxin. Vitoc is the euphoric antidote to the vitoxin infection. The seizure of vitoc is welcomed by DSTON because we can use it to treat vitoxin infected people that rescue from time to time. The first deathcan listed below had such a supply. We will distribute the supply proportionate to those infected among our populations. It does not appear that the 12 former slaves have the vitoxin agent in their systems; odd that it was dumped. We will use it to help those we can help.
Rescue Report:
115.08.08 (blue) 12 people, 120 vitoc, just Tigra 100 people, William Bradley 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.10 13:20:00 -
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May Cotton is our social programs director for the DSTON Matriculation centers. She has taken a special interest in the recent rescue of a 5 year old girl named Abigail. Abbey, as she is called, was orphaned after her parents were killed in a slaver raid. Her abandonment at a border crossing actually saved her from being trafficked. Ms. Cotton tells me that such trafficking is much more common than most of us know. We do not like to think that there are such dark and depraved corners of humanity, but there are.
Trafficking is a difficult to combat apart from international cooperation to put an end to it. Problem is, the nations are not getting along well enough to see outside of their own petty territorial and economic concerns. What we can do as individuals and organizations is to see to the needs and concerns of those who manage to escape the traffickers and the horror of this particular brand of slavery. We can dare ask questions, first "What is really happening?" second "What can I do to help." And then choose a way, perhaps this or this.
Rescue Report:
115.08.09 22.06 Clarence Sheep, Brummyhair Uta (groups: 15 former slaves, 100 former slaves, 30 freed slaves) 115.08.10 12:41 ahllamaar 3 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.13 00:07:00 -
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I do not believe I am losing my "idealistic edge." But perhaps I am not the best judge of myself. Self-objectivity is notoriously difficult. Thank you crew and Captain Edaine for the rescue. We appreciate it as I am sure those rescued do as well. Abbey is smiling some...through tears, but smiling. She is making friends with other preschoolers. And she has the affection of the whole center. May has gone back to Yulai but the Ation staff members have remained to take careful albeit inconspicuous observations of Abbey's progress and health.
The work continues
Rescue Report:
115.08.10 17:27 Ineed Aname 104 people 115.08.10 17:49 Eden Hazards 20 people 115.08.12 22:48 Nadthis 12 people, KSKBaer 128 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.13 16:02:00 -
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There are slavers in the reception center detention area again. The center director tells me that it should not be an issue and that we can proceed as normal until we have greater numbers to justify a transfer to Yulai. About every few months, we send an appeal to Concord to develop a unified solution to the issue of the illegal slave trade cross empire boundaries. We would like to get out of the detention business but need assurances that those we detain will be protected from death reprisal, generational slavery, torture, and other such barbarisms. We have also suggested that all cross-border trading of slaves among capsuleers be outlawed. The solution we suggest is an automatic reclassification of any slave that crosses out of territories where slavery is legal. The reclassification would be computer activated upon gate activation and would reclassify the passengers as simply "citizen." The classification "citizen" would be a non-commodity classification and could not be bought or sold on the market nor contracted.
Do we think it will happen? Doubtful. But we keep trying anyway.
Rescue Report:
115.08.13 12:52 Gloorin 28 former slaves, 5 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.14 16:11:00 -
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There are many windows into the heart of a man or woman, chief among them are daily actions and demonstrated priorities. However, another window is the imagination. What captures yours? What dominates a person's imagination is revealed most often in the words they speak or write. What a man wishes to do; what a woman wishes to do whether capable or equipped to do so or not, reveals the character and the heart. Out of a good heart overflows a good imagination. Out of an evil heart overflows avarice, violence, vengeance, sadism, and other such scourges first in the imagination then in action. The good news is that imagination is not fixed; it can be changed and cultivated to raise crop of good actions and motivations even when it is yet a mixture of good and evil. We can discipline and direct our imaginations just as any other part of our existence. Let us become more highly evolved men and women in our imagination and see where it may take us.
Rescue Report:
115.08.14 12:25 iamSittingDuck 3 people 115.08.14 15:55 Gregor Petersen 135 people, Ellisius TheSpartan 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.15 22:57:00 -
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More on this rescue later. (M-center is very busy right now)
Rescue Report: 115.08.15 22:48 (concluded) Ibro Killrathi (2 cans 1815+5500=7315)(875)(875){(65)/(810)}(875)(875)(875)(875)(875)(315) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.16 17:32:00 -
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I was close to overjoyed when I saw the Freedom Liner dock on the station. Manwe Todako came to bring extra fresh water from his planetary ops in Madir... I had hoped for a long catch up conversation and maybe that he'd stick around for a while. But the first words out of his mouth were, "We saw a can on the way here. You better check it out." I had time for a quick hello and then we were out in the Mayflower to check the can. 30 people were rescued from it. Manwe stuck around until this morning and we got to have that coffee and conversation. We are upgrading out infrastructure at this reception center to make it a permanent Matriculation Center. Accordingly, Dr. Nalthkh will be working on recruiting and bringing in educational and development staff.
Rescue Report:
115.08.16 00:27 gingerbear89 30 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.17 13:39:00 -
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I ran into Abigail this morning after breakfast. "How are you Abbey?" "I am having fun, Mr. Ston." It turns out that children in particular refer to me as Mr. Ston. Momaki is hard to say. Anyway, Abbey is undergoing brain mapping to determine the extent of residual associations connected to her trauma. Our educational therapists use this method to devise the best course of education and recovery therapy. I don't know everything about it, but it something to do with what images and/or stimuli provoke activity in certain parts of the brain. Trauma can trigger associative brain activity when specific images, sounds, touches, tastes, smells are experienced. Apparently the process is like a game. The therapists tell me that they are very careful at the beginning of testing to avoid what they believe will trigger strong negative reactions until they have a good brain map established. Abigail is smiling a lot these days.
Rescue Report:
115.08.16 20:08 Parcheesie Sauce 3 people, Syries Vyries 8 people 115.08.17 12:27 Rak Katzyn 18 people, Safirus Kalmondo 18 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.18 13:02:00 -
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I was watching a group of people the other day comparing their relative levels of demonstrable happiness. I got to thinking, "Is happiness evolving out of the human race?" Hmm? If its not evolving out, maybe we are educating it out. Are we teaching our children to "grow out of their happiness?" I'm sure of this; I do not have the answers but it would be nice to have some of that childhood happiness back.
It reminds me also of the way we use the word "happy" that isn't quite right. I'm "happy" to report the rescue over 200 people. Well, I'm pleased, grateful, relieved, etc. I'm even concerned. How will they do? are they physically OK? How will we take care of them? Happy is overused.
Anyway, the work continues.
Rescue Report:
115.08.18 12:44 Sinam Khirr 161 people, SplitFruit 86 people, 15 hounds The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.19 13:07:00 -
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Our staff psychologists have a library of portraits that they use in brain mapping exercises. In the case of Abbey, they have used a number of different pictures of people to map residual associations within her brain. Aversions as well as pleasure and contentment are noted and any anomalies are then tested. I received a message from May Cotton yesterday evening about a certain anomaly recorded in this portion of Abigail's brain mapping. The anomaly occurred when the brain registered activity in the same place that recognition and familiarity is registered. The testers were somewhat baffled by it and after repeated tests they asked Abbey to tell them how she felt about the picture being showed. Her response was, "They look nice." "I like them." The testers followed up a bit more and asked about how she felt about other pictures. She gave similar responses to other pleasant looking people, in particular, those who smiled. But only this one particular portrait lit up the recognition/familiarity portion of her brain. In other words, she felt differently about the one picture and the people in it.
The whole time May was telling me this, she had this expression on her face like she knew something I didn't. Then she let me see the picture. "Oh my!" We know these people. Some of the pictures in our testing library are from my contacts. "This gives me an idea," May said with a smile. I smiled back.
Rescue Report:
115.08.18 21:48 Sciros Omaristos 19 people, 13Acura13, 3 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.20 18:32:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.08.20 12:23 Kellanved Tzetsu 56 people ,sultanov 17 former slaves, 8 hounds, 5 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.22 01:03:00 -
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I learned that I have certain fixed misconceptions about some cultural practices. Folk dancing, for example... I was invited to a folk celebration being held by one of the cultural communities in our largest M-Center. It wasn't at all what I had anticipated. My concept of "folksie" was so far off. I found the dancing to be technical, precise and very contemporary. I asked one of the Elders of the community and he explained that the elements are old but are highly interpreted by each generation of dancers. The music also adapts to new instrumentation according to current tastes and trends. He went out to point out the enduring elements of movement contained within fixed thematic elements. By the end of the evening, I was able to pick it up both visually and in my hearing of the music. I found it an emotionally and intellectually stimulating experience.
Rescue Report:
115.08.21 16:56 Sir Lanfire 44 former slaves, 3 slavers 115.08.21 22:55 Nikoli Stevin 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.22 20:53:00 -
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" 'Almost never' means that there are exceptions. This is one such time." These were the words spoken to me by May Cotton regarding her plans to consider an adoptive couple for Abbey who are capsuleers. She went n to say that there are a few more steps of evaluation before she is ready to make initial contact with the couple. Abigail is a unique soul as it were. Her brain ticks to a different meter and I would be surprised that she proves qualified for capsuleer training herself someday. That in itself, of course, is its own damnation and choice that should never be taken lightly.
Most adoptions that Ms. Cotton arranges are from within the Matriculation community or among baseline communities planet-side. On this case, the evaluation team is considering the rare alternative of a capsuleer adoption. Let's hope the process goes smoothly for Abbey's sake.
Rescue Report:
115.08.22 12:17 Tyraxo 80 former slaves, 23 hounds, 14 slavers 115.08.22 20:23 Death Lordd 13 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.23 22:27:00 -
[545] - Quote
On this rescue we were also able to confiscate a small cache of missiles. I was reminded that the dark side of our cultures includes the unique ways that we develop weapons. We ever seek the vulnerabilities of our "enemies" looking for ways to destroy each other. Ultimately it constitutes an appalling waste of creativity. I find the cache of missiles and the dance recital the other night to be stark contrasts of the use of human art and creativity. Na+»ve though it may be, I dream of a day when all our energies are spent in peaceful and wholesome endeavors that seek the good of all.
Rescue Report:
115.08.23 21:46 Silver Davis 24 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.24 14:29:00 -
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One of the initiatives of Dr. Nalthkh and the Development office has been to offer education extension at all of our Centers. Since the rescue reception center has grown to more permanent status, Dr. Nalthkh thought it good to begin offering degree classes. One such course is a course titled Communication in the FTL Age. I was asked to be a guest lecturer and to offer a glimpse into real time FTL communication among capsuleers. I choose the channel known as the Summit. The class began with a warning that what the students would hear might be offensive. It might also provoke strong emotion, even anger. Below is the short segment that we examined and discussed for the class. The names of the Capsuleers involved have been deleted.
Ston Momaki > /emote connects name 1 deleted > *shrugs* Wasn't my idea to sell people on the open market for years Ston Momaki > /emote interfaces the Summit to the M-center public com screen. Name 2 deleted > Hello Ston. Ston Momaki > Greetings Summit. I bid you peace. I am showing an example of capsuleer communication to some of our center residents tonight. Please carry on in normal conversations. name 3 deleted > That's messed up, man. name 1 deleted > Something like what I did was bound to happen really,5 drunk psychopaths get bored one night and start talking about new ways to up the body count,eventually someone was going to actually fill jet cans full of people and then pop the can name 1 deleted > I did it,not proud of it and acknowledge there is never any "good reason" to do it, I did my time,paid the price and making amends name 3 deleted > What was the time? name 1 deleted > oh about 3 years scrapping out a living in low sec trying to fix my sec rating and losing billions on implants every time I took a shuttle into high sec for supplies name 1 deleted > You appreciate life once you know what it's like to be the hunted for once name 3 deleted I shot one person. name 3 deleted > One. Ston Momaki > /emote records the portion of conversation then prepares to disconnect
The conversation primarily was between "name 1" and "name 3." Name 1 is describing the killing of masses of people by putting them in a jet can and destroying the can. Now remember that all the students in this class were themselves rescued from a jet can where they had been left to die. Discussion was spirited. I reminded the class that since this was a real-time snippet, it did not represent all capsuleers but only some. Nevertheless, it was provocative for the students. I'll summarize some of the student comments that came from the class.
"Look how name 1 tries to absolve himself 'I did my time, paid the price?' Come on! Compared to what? The thousands he killed. What big phoney!'" "Shrinking conscience syndrome. In my study of capsuleers, the more horrid the actions become, the more trite the token regret expressed. The idea that he is making amends is preposterous." "Look at what this monster says. Can he be serious? 'You appreciate life once you know what it's like to be the hunted for once.' Oh poor man! What about the lives he took without so much as a thought? Does he really think that 3 years in low sec makes up for the live he took? What kind of person thinks like that? He has not made amends."
After the class had a chance to vent we went on to examine the snippet in light of the norms of communication and how FTL and instantaneous social interaction has changed the way we speak socially. Older patterns of propriety, restraint, and manners have been dissolved in new norms that can best be described and unrestrained. From this discussion, several have decided to write their class papers on the subject of "Attitudes of Capsuleers Toward Non-Capsuleers as Revealed in Public FTL Communications." I hope to be able to read some of these papers.
Rescue Report:
115.08.24 00:46 (blue) 3 people, Self Denied 655 people 115.08.24 13:05 Albert Konn 18 former slaves, 3 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.26 13:37:00 -
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Let that weariness with war that some are now expressing grow in great intensity. Let the awareness that endless war sucks the very soul out of a people grow until it is full, stark, and cannot be ignored. Let the burden of war be understood as it is and let it eclipse any romantic notions of the nobility of war. Let this happen until peace is conceived; until peace is born, grows, develops and becomes mature. Let those who define loyalty as seeking the peace of their people be those whose voices are heard and headed.
Rescue Report:
115.08.24 14:34 Jack Bergen 1 person 115.08.25 19:08 Bl4ck Jack 9 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.27 14:39:00 -
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Would it were possible to do ALL that I should do. Would it were possible to accomplish all that seems important. At the end of the day, unfortunately, much remains undone. And much that could have been done one day is no longer within the realm of doing the next day. Lives that might have been saved one day, by the next day, are lost. It remindsme how far, yes how very very far indeed we are from any sort of godhood, demi-godhood, or any such thing.
Today? Do what I can with the time I have.
Rescue Report:
115.08.26 13:38 Justainius 67 people, Canenald 33 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.28 19:28:00 -
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Interesting people you run across in space. There is a group of pilots that hangs around our patrol area that has as its chief end and goal the destruction of capsuleer clones that are navigating in their pods via auto-pilot. They state that their hope is to create anger, frustration and "tears" as they say. They seem to feed off of this sort of human energy. They even score themselves according to certain measurable expressions of hate and anger that they receive.
Why would one want to do this? What happens within the psyche of a person to make them enjoy the hatred and anger of others? It seems that maybe these pilots are themselves very wounded people in need of serious help, counseling, and introspection. Certainly, their energies and skills could be used to better ends. Now, to give them the benefit of the doubt, there are times when provocation can be a door to help another. But, the door needs to be sought and the provocation not made for its own sake. There is enough hate in this universe without creating more of it for fun.
Rescue Report:
115.08.27 17:14 Asutsuo 10 people 115.08.27 21:25 (blue) 59 people 115.08.28 19:13 Shirak Zateki 50 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.29 23:16:00 -
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KSAF has requested that the Disciples of Ston prepare to receive another 300,000+ new Matriculants from the flesh markets of Khanid space. We have been preparing infrastructure such as new modular dwellings, food and water stores, medical supplies, additional staffing, etc. in multiple locations. It may be several weeks out, but we are ready.
Rescue Report:
115.08.29 12:31 Betrio Arody 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.08.31 17:34:00 -
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Time in the pod can be antiseptic and artificial. Those that spend all their time in the pod can lose touch with the simplest of human experiences such as being outdoors, experiencing the seasons, hot, cold, humid, dry, rain, snow, wind, dust, soil, flowers, trees, etc. The antiseptic nature of pod life can also destroy the "good bugs" of human connection. The impact is seen in the antiseptic way that eggers kill and the disregard for life. If you feel so strong in the pod, perhaps you need to get outdoors for a while so that you can recognize your own weakness and your own relative small-ness. Then perhaps you might not be so easily deceived by the idea that you are some kind of Demi-god, immortal, or, pretend as you might, other such rubbish.
Rescue Report:
115.08.30 12:50 PJUltimate 6 people 115.08.31 13:13 Nod in Space 78 people 115.08.31 17:19 Rattus Maximus Astroidicus 9 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.02 13:10:00 -
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Spite is a sticky tenacious glue that is hard to clean away. It clings to the soul and emotions. Just when you believe you have yourself rid of it, it come back, occupying your thoughts and soiling your motives. Read the many threads in this forum and you will find spite. Ask people here if they are spiteful; they will most often deny it. It is often craftily hidden amongst the baggage of highly intellectualized verbiage, but it is there. It is there in the constant need for verbal self-defense, in the constant need to one up others in argument, to correct others and force them to adopt our views. No one is immune to its subtleties; I am not; you are not.
Is there a cure for spite? Maybe. There is a good treatment for its symptoms, though. That treatment is love, mercy, kindness, charity, whatever word might fit your preference. When we are charitable toward the one who hates us, we mute the power and scope of spite.
Rescue Report:
115.09.01 22:46 Norda Stetille 21 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.05 19:51:00 -
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At 15:38 hours today, DSTON received into the care of our Matriculation center in Kahah, Khanid Kingdom, 340,012 former slaves that had come out of the horrid slave markets within the system. This was possible because of the work of KSAF. Staff is busy registering the new arrivals and making sure that those who need medical care receive it. Thousands of new housing units were constructed in anticipation of the arrivals.
Regarding another issue... Patrol work has been very very quiet as of late. However we have noted a marked increase of capsuleer against capsuleer violence. This also translates in to massive crew losses among non-capsuleers. We have not been able to find any lost crewmen. We have confiscated large numbers of weapons as reported below. Never again will these weapons be used to take another life.
115.09.04 19:39 weapons confiscation 54,200,000 ISK worth incl: 43 Light Neutron Blaster II's, 9,539 Void rounds, etc. 115.09.05 15:38 340,012 Matriculants received at DSTON M-Center in Kahah, Khanid Kingdom. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.06 00:32:00 -
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DSTON expresses gratitude to Pilot Che Biko for rescuing 200 lives from certain death in Niarja. Today, they were transferred to one of our nearby centers. Our conversation reminded me of one of the peculiarities of the way we operate. I thought it might be good to revisit an explanation of sorts. When it is low risk to do so, we confiscate weapons we may find from time to time. We recently reported such a confiscation that occurred after a large engagement between Concord and a mass of destroyers. The weapons we confiscate are deactivated and stored for time immemorial. We do not sell them nor do we recycle them and sell the materials. We avoid any income from weapons confiscated. We do not pretend to extend this principle to anyone as normative, but for us it is important.
For the next several days, I will be on business outside the pod. Any pilots willing to patrol the heavy commerce lanes while I am gone...I would be grateful.
Rescue Report:
115.09.05 23:57 Proffesor Kay 41 people
Note: in the interest of transparency, we are willing to provide tours of our weapons lockup on occasion to demonstrate our integrity in this matter. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.10 12:59:00 -
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Space stations are essentially large cities in orbit. They can be very impersonal cold places and those without resources can find themselves without help and without hope quickly. Given this reality, DSTON offers all those we rescue a place of transition. To answer Mr. Mintor's question, we seldom rescue crews as most manage to either escape in powered escape pods or perish in space. However, we happen upon occasional stranded pilots, freed slaves, and various other passengers. These we assist in finding their way either back home or on to their destination. Some stay. Slavers are interred at our detention center in Yulai. Hounds are retrained as service dogs at our vocational centers.
After a few days out of the pod, I am back on patrols. This group was rescued this morning.
Rescue Report:
115.09.10 12:41 Kate Kvazar 136 former slaves, 10 hounds, 6 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.11 22:54:00 -
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Recently freed slaves are very vulnerable to the scams and devices of unscrupulous capsuleer pilots. While fully legal to transport across borders, they are often dumped summarily with illegal cargo. Rather than separate them out, they are just dumped out to die. They have often spent significant amounts on fare to find work outside the Empire. Many hoped to make it into the Republic or Federation or State to find work and new lives. These dreams can come to a disastrous end at the hands of a capsuleer who does not care if they live or die. We are happy give them another go at it.
Rescue Report:
115.09.11 22:41 drraventlwml 10 former Elite Slaves, Cirandor 10 former slaves, 74 freed Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.12 20:46:00 -
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I saw Abigail yesterday. Children grow and change so rapidly. In particular, the children we see often come into our centers in poor health. As they regain vigor, that itself is a dramatic transformation. It is a powerful joy to see children transform physically, emotionally and relationally. If there is any gift we can give children that is meaningful, it is the gift of health. Health leads to so many other gifts: emotional well-being, intellectual prowess, physical ability and potential. May Cotton reminded me that she is still on task to find an adoptive family for Abigail. She will let me know when she is ready for that process to begin.
On the rescue front... There have been continued larger scale ship battles in our patrol areas. There seems to be a non-stop flotsam and jetsam of wrecked ships and Concord patrols all about. Now and them, we find people to rescue.
Rescue Report:
115.09.12 20:06 (name withheld) (blue) 30 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.14 13:40:00 -
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People have feelings and a good person is mindful of the feelings of others. Our words and our actions impact others in ways sometimes beyond our understanding. We see people in tears everyday; widows and orphans and broken men coming off our rescue ships into one of our centers. But, I wager that there are people in your life whose tears are shed in private and you never see them. They cleverly hide them. It may even be that they have shed private tears over words you have said and things you have done that you thought nothing of. Never assume that you know. People hide their pain.
Rescue Report:
115.09.13 12:43 Bor'rak 4 people 115.09.13 18:54 Moonstorm Airuta 1 person, Pernod LeLoup 14 people 115.09.13 23:41 Gregor Petersen 17 people 115.09.13 13:11 Patterned Cloud Y 23 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.15 18:25:00 -
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Have you ever noticed that there are times that people in general enter a sort of collective funk? It would be akin to young children on a singular world going sort of bananas when a moon is full or the barometric pressure shifts. Only, in this case, the funk seems to span the stars themselves and impacts great numbers across vast distances. There is probably little to it in the final analysis, but there sure seems as if the whole of humanity needs healing balm. The whole of humanity needs to be re-cradled, as it were, in the lap of a mother's nurture and calm. We seem so bent on the ruin of each other. Can we please come in from the playground, shake the dust of the sandbox on the front step, and take a short timeout? Then maybe we'll be ready to go back out and treat each other better.
Rescue Report:
115.09.14 21:25 Kazumi Kouvo 32 people 115.09.15 18:10 Buny Hops 47 former slaves, 5 slavers, 7 hounds The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.16 21:56:00 -
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I took a meal with the residents today at one of our Matriculation Centers. We use a combination of nutritional synthesis and good old-fashioned cooking. Whatever was served today was vey tasty and curiously satisfying. I asked one of the cooks what it was that I ate. She said, "potatoes, onions and peppers, seasoned and fried together." Well, it was good and everyone else thought so too. So here is a big "thanks" to the M-center cooks. We all think you are fantastic at what you do. Beside the good meal, I also had an opportunity to speak to some of the new crew trainees. Trainees work in the egress area before going ship-board. There they get an initial orientation to the demands of the job, the inevitable chaos of people in crisis, the sights, sounds and smells not always pleasant. Still, most follow through and serve at least one rotation. After all, they have been there.
Rescue Report:
115.09.16 17:19 Masha Sharvas 42 people, Xara Droodge 36 people 115.09.16 18:42 Harry Bane 47 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.17 23:03:00 -
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Slavers take a risk when they attempt to cross from the Empire into the State where slavery and the slave trade is illegal. They take a risk when they hire capsuleer pilots who care little more for their lives than for the slaves they haul. And when we rescue them along with the slaves they were attempting to illegally trade, there is often surprise on their faces after the relief of being rescued. The surprise comes when there is no wink returned, no looking the other way regarding their activity. There is surprise when the slaves they haul are no longer slaves and that they are now off to a place of detention.
We treat slavers humanely, but they are no longer free to go on to their slaving. Those we rescue are kept at our DSTON Detention Center in Yulai. They often protest loudly and threateningly at the first. However they soon realize that we are not particularly moved by their protests. It is painful for many slavers to witness the first breaths of freedom inhaled by the former slaves we rescue as they are warmly greeted and received by our M-Center residents. We use no chains or such restraints on the slavers we rescue, but there is a metaphorical swapping of chains as slaves become free and slavers lose freedom.
Rescue Report:
115.09.17 21:31 GUVD 5 former slaves, 2 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.19 17:20:00 -
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"I will find mistakes in the lines of your face when you say my name..."
We live in an every increasing blame-finding environment where what grace there is is being spread thinner and thinner. All the more important it becomes for those aware and secure enough to show grace to others when it is least deserved. Afterall, that is what grace is. What is the hardened heartbreak residing under your skin that prevents you from showing grace in the everyday foibles of those around you? Excise it that you may heal and be more than another negative in our collective culture.
Rescue Report:
115.09.19 17:07 Revan Malachor 7 people, Hild Torquemada 25 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.19 23:25:00 -
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The Disciples of Ston may be judged by some right or wrong as a most arrogant and presumptuous lot for our position and actions regarding slavers. We, in fact, revisit this often in our own thinking as we re-examine our policies. Are we suffocating under our own idealistic hubris? It is very hard to be oneGÇÖs own judge in such matters, so we carry some dissonance in our own hearts regarding the matter. IGÇÖll do my best to explain why we maintain the policy as we do.
At the beginning our rescue work when we first encountered slavers stranded along with the slaves they were trading, we pondered what we ought to do with these men and women. First, of course, we rescue them. What to do afterwards is the real question. Licensed and permitted by Amarrian law to buy and sell slaves within the Amarrian Empire, these slavers find themselves in serious violation of Amarrian law when trafficking slaves across borders where law and treaty forbid slave trade. We discovered that common penalties for such violations included generational slavery of offenders and their families as well as the death penalty. These two penalties are in direct violation of values deeply held by our organization. To protect even the worst of offenders from the death penalty and our abhorrence of generational slavery continues to inform our practice of rescuing and detaining slavers.
Early on, we made several open communications to Concord and other governmental authorities requesting disposition options for these individuals that might guarantee that they not be executed nor their families or generations to follow enslaved. These requests have consistently fallen on deaf ears. The Empire, State and DED have been silent in the matter and have not helped us resolve the issue. In addition, the slavers themselves have been loath to return to the Empire, knowing well that the penalties exacted upon them would be far less humane than our detention facilities.
For a short period of time, other capsuleers offered to take these persons off our hands, but these offers were mostly tongue and cheek and not serious options that honored our values. So, we detain these persons, hoping that their detention is not permanent but that a solution will be found outside our organization that satisfies justice without the death penalty or slavery or torture and the like. We have set up our center in a DED facility and offered open access to the like in hopes that they may assist us in this matter. Under said values if some other parties such as the SOE were to offer to hold these individuals we would gladly disband our detention operation.
I am not so na+»ve to think that any explanation I give will satisfy anyone from the PFDC, PFDS or those of like bent, but it is what it is. We will not hand over even a slaver to the death penalty or to generational slavery, torture and like. So judge this as you will, but some values are at this moment inviolable.
Rescue Report:
115.09.19 23:10 (name withheld) (blue) 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.20 14:50:00 -
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Today, 43 slavers were transferred from a temporary holding facility in Kaaputenen to our Detention Center in the DED Logistic Support Station in Yulai. Our detainee population there now includes 954 slavers, 34 other "prisoners," 464 militants, and 2 self-proclaimed Freedom Fighters all of whom were rescued from death cans. We have once again contacted the DED to inform them of our situation and to ask for their assistance within the guide of our values. Specifically Arve Vesren of the DED has been contacted. As to the suggestion that intermediaries should have been sought a long time ago, that was indeed done from the start.
For now, those detained by DSTON will not be executed, tortured or subject to generational slavery for their crimes. We will continue to offer humane detention until another acceptable solution is found. We will not stop rescuing these persons just because their disposition is a sticky issue. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.21 20:10:00 -
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The first of the rescue reports below is an example of the kind of situation that is very distressing. One can academically understand the sort of adrenaline based decision to jettison illegal passenger cargo but the kind of cool and collect required to jettison two death cans separating passengers is another matter. The homeless and Marines were in one and the slaves, slavers and hounds were in another. The homeless were on their way to Jita looking for work. The Marines were on leave from joint Amarrian/Caldari military exercises and were heading to their homes in State Territory. Interbus will see to their transport from here. We will offer the homeless good jobs or take them to Jita as they originally planned. They can weigh the choice themselves.
Rescue Report:
115.09.21 12:48 Sehnjor Aakiwa 10 homeless, 10 Marines, 20 former slaves, 3 slavers, 5 hounds 115.09.21 18:44 Ethereal Necron 67 former slaves, 13 slavers, Argent Rayel 91 people 115.09.21 19:55 Zar Delega 24 former slaves, 4 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.09.22 23:04:00 -
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What does it do to a man or a woman when you threaten the security and well-being of his children? There are few things that are more heartbreaking than to see the utter brokenness of parents whose children have been killed or threatened or separated from them. In some ways the trauma is greater even than for the child so separated. Those who feel their responsibility for their children greater than all other responsibilities will often lose their sense of reality completely and become emotionally/psychologically ill. Irrational reactions can often follow. More than we wish, we deal with many rescued people who are going through this. Often I have wished that there were an easier way to sooth the pain these people endure.
There are times when I also wished that I believed in ultimate justice. I admit that I sometimes envy those who do. In the absence of such fidei, we do our best to show mercy to those overlooked by justice.
Rescue Report:
115.09.21 21:26 NearNihil 10 people 115.09.21 22:43 Heaven's Valkyrie 35 people, The Disciple 1 person 115.09.22 17:55 Aiko Man-Su 16 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.09.24 13:15:00 -
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I apologize for getting somewhat behind in my reports. The list below represents the patrols of the last three days. We managed one small weapons confiscation. This was a low risk action so we took it. The confiscation consisted of a supply of faction missiles and a missile launcher. Though a lesser satisfaction than a rescue, we are always glad to get weapons out of the hands of the violent and in a place where never again will they be used. No, I do not believe that the confiscations we make are significant in the way of numbers and statistics or the impact on existing wars. However, those who believe in peace must act within the framework of their values. Whether your conviction is that war must lead to peace, diplomacy must lead to peace, or non-violence will lead to peace, keep the goal of peace at the forefront never letting the means eclipse the goal.
The work continues.
Rescue Report:
115.09.22 22:49 Luke Saquid 30 former slaves, 6 hounds, 2 slavers 115.09.22 23:09 (weapon confiscation) 115.09.23 14:45 VvyklZ 12 people 115.09.23 20:35 Darkkiller86 10 people, Nataraja 0 35 people 115.09.23 22:25 Angron Flagg 56 people 115.09.24 12:51 CoCo Chane1 8 people, Acton Haarkov 97 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.09.25 18:34:00 -
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"What have you done for me lately?" This is one of the favorite cries of the entitled as most anyone would know who has worked in the area of social service. We encounter it some in our work but not as often as one might imagine. Where it is encountered more often is in relationships outside of work, where entitlement enculturation has soaked its way into society as a whole. While I find myself often marginalized by many of those within my own Caldari Culture, I still find myself quite at odds with the massive growth of the entitlement complex around us. In that sense, I believe that the Caldari culture has something to teach us all. I serve regardless of what anyone might do for me whether lately or ever. I serve because my values and convictions drive me to do so. But, I grieve the slow death of this in our cultures and I fear that soon, we will be without any inner drive other than what we might gain. Let it not be.
Rescue Report:
115.09.24 17:44 Petrovna404 10 people 115.09.24 19:34 Hugh Forehead 11 people 115.09.24 21:17 Juusha 12 people 115.09.24 22:59 Saratora Durant 65 former slaves, 30 freed slaves 115.09.25 12:40 Viktor Kram 10 former Elite Slaves 115.09.25 18:21 Morgan Xavie 23 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.26 14:21:00 -
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She looked at me as if waiting for permission to speak to the other Matriculants. Often, rescued former slaves do not quite believe that their new liberty is real. One of the first ways that this doubt manifests itself is in the hesitation to interact freely with others in the center. Those who came from highly controlled slavery situations are careful about talking to others after they are rescued. Somehow, they still believe that they might be punished for speaking to others without permission. Sometimes it takes many days of a new arrival observing the community and seeing the freedom of speech and conversation before they realize that they do not need to ask me or anyone else before they talk to someone. It is especially difficult for singular rescues like the one reported below. She felt intimidated in spite of the relief of being rescued. Her initial thought was that I was her new master and that she needed my permission.
I have made it a practice when taking a meal in the dining center to ask politely for permission to sit with a particular table. "May I sit here? Is this place taken?" Rather than assuming that I can sit wherever I wish because i'm the boss, I try to establish equity within the community on a social level. This helps those we rescue to sever the notion of slave and master and re-establish proper relationships of authority such as employee and supervisor. Such is part of the Matriculation process.
Rescue Report:
115.09.26 14:06 Imran Tam 1 person The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.27 12:52:00 -
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One says this another says that. On it goes and the hostility and malice grow with each word added to the argument until both sides seethe with hate and spite. The instinctual urge to argue is an evolutionary vestige that is not needed for our advancement as a species. However, for intelligent volitional beings such as ourselves, we have a choice to hold to now harmful vestiges or to let them go. So, let them go. What is not a vestige is the deep desire for peace. Peace is necessary for the good of all both individually and collectively. About this we also have a choice.
Rescue Report:
115.09.26 12:10 bopash 61 people 115.09.26 23:50 Stewieni 50 former slaves, 20 freed slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.09.30 12:36:00 -
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While we hire and train most of our crew and staff from rescued people, we still have applicants from the general baseline population to work in our centers as staff and on our ships as crew. Screening job applications is a difficult task that I would like eventually to leave entirely to others. Dr. Nalthkh does quite a bit of it himself, but he is not always fully aware of the specific needs of staff and crew. This leave me to do some of that job. I have found that job applicants walk a fine line between self-promotion and real honesty. Last week, one applicant for a custodial position sort of broke down in a moment of incredible refreshing honesty. He had been working in the records department of one of the companies in the station in Kaap. I asked why he was leaving the job he was in for a custodial position with us. He sighed and blurted out, "Cuz I'm burned out working for "bungports" (not what he really said)" "I need to step back for a while." We gave him the job and he is a good worker. He seems happy in the work so far. Time will tell. I do wonder how many millions carry the same sentiment with them through life and would gladly trade their upwardly mobile high stress work for people they cant stand for just a little peace. Hmm.
Rescue Report:
115.09.28 17:50 imhotep Zibolis 10 former Elite Slaves 115.09.28 23:14 Niniquai Anthoren 41 former Slaves, 7 slavers, 8 hounds 115.09.29 21:21 swamp Fonulique 12 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.01 12:34:00 -
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Every now and then I hear people say that they have no regrets. I'm pretty sure they really don't mean that. I think what they are trying to say is that they have suspended the feeling of regret so that it doesn't hinder or paralyze their lives. You cannot live a significant life without regret and anyone who actually tries to avoid regret will end up never taking sufficient risks that result in inevitable mistakes that lead to greater learning that results in a fuller life. The pain of regret is instrumental to our lives and cannot nor should be avoided. In the words of one legendary ship captain, "I don't want my pain taken away; I need my pain." What will you do with the regrets you have at the end of this day and how will they shape your tomorrow?
Rescue Report:
115.09.30 14:12 Grim Mileghere 5 people 115.10.01 12:17 Tarab Katelo 20 former Slaves, 5 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.04 19:30:00 -
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You know...It is those times that you are so exhausted that you could sleep standing. Yet, when you lay down to rest, sleep flies away from you. Your mind reminds you of your duties and work that might be done. Sometimes, I cannot sleep because I see in my minds eye another death can with people who need rescue. And so it goes.
It is about time for another trip to Yulai. We try to make transfers of rescued slavers about every 50 or so. Today, we reached 49 at our Kaap reception center. Time to take them to our large detention facility in Yulai. I may take a small standby crew in the DSS Assist for this chore.
Rescue Report:
115.10.01 21:17 KingCharles theGreat 26 People 115.10.03 19:49 Sharlion Kashada 13 people 115.10.04 17:41 Anfros 28 people, Naomhan 12 former slaves, 12 hounds, 10 slavers 115.10.04 19:16 Hurm Trailingwire 13 former slaves, 7 hounds, 5 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.05 15:16:00 -
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It began at a little before 14:00 hours today; a five deathcan operation. Technically, it turned out to be a four deathcan operation since one of the containers had no humans aboard. Full situational awareness is more of a challenge under such circumstances and so I list the group and totals but not individual attributions in the report below. One of the cans contained 4 combat drones and the other four contained people. All are safe back at our Kaap Center.
Work has been difficult lately due a slight malfunction in my brain to clone body connection. The malfunction seems to be generating a palpable sensation in the upper abdomen and lower chest. It would be best described as a feeling of anxiety, almost a sense of doom. It can be physically felt. Our center doctors are looking at possible solutions. In the mean time their advice is, "get on with your work. Its not killing you, yet." OK.
Rescue Report:
115.10.5 13:50apprx Najah Gare, Scuka Lubof, Xerpes Foxwell, Solarian Liver, Benteke Holte (29 people, 3 people, 4hob, 10 people, 100 people) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.07 12:56:00 -
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It is always difficult to part with the familiar, especially the familiar that we like. Our favorite waitress at the "Leaning Tower" has moved planetside to work and be close to her ailing mother. We'll miss her and we wish her and her mother all peace. When parts of life are so filled with change and flux, we cling to the few things that stay the same. When we find that even those things change, it can be...mm...hard on the soul.
Rescue Report:
115.10.5 21:18 Cersie mafi 13 people 115.10.7 12:39 Thom Tawate 26 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.09 13:18:00 -
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Ten Tourists were rescued yesterday in an unexpected set of circumstances. We were not on a regular patrol and were investigating what we believed were arms stashes. We were surprised to find human survivors on board the can. Sorry that I was unable to record the pilot's identification. The survivors are currently hospitalized with a number of injuries. It appears that they were casualties in the crossfire of small space skirmish. Our doctors believe that they will all recover.
Dr. Nalthkh has completed the development of our higher education program for the Kaap Center. Instructors from nearby Dresi are filling this term's teaching needs until permanent new hires can be brought in.
Rescue Report:
115.10.08 17:21 10 Tourists (no pilot recorded) 115.10.08 12:48 CripL Frolov 10 Former Elite Slaves The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.11 14:35:00 -
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When we react to the hateful with our own measure of hate, we destroy the integrity of justice and the ability to credibly claim the right. Hatred levels us with the most base and unrefined. I am concerned again that unbridled hatred will once again spring back and forth with the news of a possible Heth sighting. Might the presence of the peaceful buffer the inevitable stirrings of vitriol that will soon rise from both sides.
Former Disciple Manwe Todako has kindly agreed to run patrols for me for a time while I spend some time in Okagaiken. I've gotten to know the crew of the "Redemption." They are top notch.
Rescue Report:
115.10.09 01:57 Savac Hesperax 10 people 115.10.10 14:05 Sev Wolve 25 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.11 17:30:00 -
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Ms. Dea, I don't plan to carry on a debate with you and I wouldn't expect you to dig back through the volumes of my posts. However, if you did, you would find that those we rescue who wish to return to holders do so. We have had documented cases including a Matriculant who went to the estate of one Thgil Goldcore, another who upon studying the ways of Sansha Nation requested transfer to one Tiberious Thessalonia and a group who requested transfer to an outspoken slaver Ran'shad. In that case they were resuced slaves with medical conditions. Mr. Ran'shad claimed that his facilities were better than ours and offered to treat the patients if they would be transferred to him. Those who requested were free to go. If a Matriculant of her own free-will wishes to go here or there, we do our best to accommodate her wishes. All this being said, you ought not be so surprised that those rescued from deathcans most often do not wish to return to the people and situations that landed them there in the first place. You ought not be surprised that those who come to us from the squalor of the flesh markets of the Khanid Kingdom should wish to never return.
You seem angry. I hope you find peace. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.15 20:43:00 -
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Remarkably unremarkable. That is what I would use to describe my few days on observational tour of Black Rise around Okagaiken. If anything was even remotely suspicious it was the singular lack of activity. One cyno and one gathering of a single group of corporation pilots of six or more was it. A short trip into Goon territory was uninteresting. Other than the usual resident combat pilots waiting for the odd prey, there was little to see. This may change, but for now we are recalling the DSS Assist back into high security space.
Thank you Manwe for taking patrols for me for a couple days. Lives were saved. The crew of the Redemption was right on top of things as usual. I did notice that you were unusually wordy in your reports. We should have coffee sometime when you are back in the area.
DSS Mayflower is back on patrol with a fresh crew rotation. I was good to sit down to supper last night with some of the Kaap residents. I'm told that it is near time again to transport slavers to Yulai. We've noted lately that there are more slavers accompanying slaves on the illegal trade routes across the borders. This also means there are more slavers to rescue when things go bad with unscrupulous pilots and they end up in death cans with the slaves they had planned to sell.
In other news; we have also made the decision to open a second service dog training center due to consistent numbers of slaver hounds being rescued. This also enables us to train the dogs without unneeded transportation time. The new center opened today with 612 dogs being trained as cadaver dogs, drug sniffers, assist dogs for the blind, for those with seizure disorders, etc.
Rescue Report:
115.10.15 19:54 Talo Flo 40 former slaves, 7 hounds, 3 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.18 12:43:00 -
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Never ask for an honest answer unless you are really prepared to receive it; especially from an honest person. I ask Poway our crew chief aboard the DSS Safe harbor, "Give me a true answer, am I boring?" Her response: "Um, um, hrmm, in a good way."
What? Boring in a good way. Just what I wanted to hear. She added a proviso to her statement that brought the issue home. "This work needs 'boring' or it would never be done. Capsuleers generally don't do what you do." Woot Woot for boring.
Rescue Report:
115.10.18 12:31 Legee Hamos 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.18 19:58:00 -
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Thirty five slavers were transported today over to Yulai before we resumed normal patrols. I took the DSS Safe Harbor under the capable crew leadership of Poway. Besides being crew chief, she also helps us train new crew members. She has excellent evaluation skills and just a sense of who will work, who will not and who will team up well. In the first patrol run out afterwards, 2 more slavers were rescued with a group of slaves and hounds destined for mine work subcontracted in State territory.
Rescue Report:
115.10.18 19:27 icarus1166 33 former slaves, 9 hounds, 2 slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.20 20:57:00 -
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Many young men and women and some that are not so young are now completing their remedial educational programs in our centers and now pondering the decision to move on to high academic or vocational training. It is exciting to see the collective energy of people pondering and planning for the future. We know that much good will be generated by these as they set a course through the future. These are exciting and optimistic days.
Rescue work continues.
Rescue Report:
115.10.20 12:55 Yarasa 46 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.21 13:35:00 -
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From time to time I encourage pilots to stop wherever they are, in whatever region and sovereignty they find themselves, and check the regional markets and note that slaves are for sale most everywhere. In the State, in the Republic, in the Federation, in the Empire (of course), in the Khanid Kingdom (especially). Even in the small pockets of space administered by Concord and the SOE, there are slaves for sale. How did they get there? They were smuggled in illegally. It isn't rocket science. DSTON is often accused of breaking the law. Well yes, that is how we transport those we rescue to our Matriculation Centers outside of the Empire or Kingdom. We have never tried to deny that.
Many of those on their way to the human trafficking markets outside of the Empire or Kingdom, find themselves dumped in deathcans when pilots lose their nerve at border crossings. That is where we hope to find ourselves to rescue them. Whether it be 5 as below or 500 or even just 1, we will rescue them.
We also remind pilots that we will receive into our centers, any seeking refuge. We rescue and/or receive slavers, militants, soldiers, tourists ad even animals that have been abandoned to die in space.
Rescue Report:
115.10.21 12:57 Zox Tox 5 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.21 20:54:00 -
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Is there a preoccupation with violence among capsuleers? I think there is. Yesterday, we confiscated two 1400mm siege cannons from a can while checking it for survivors. The registered owner as well as one the pilots below, used the public biography space as a self-reminder of how to most efficiently destroy different race or faction ships. There is something ironic about using a space tagged with "biography" to spell out options of violence.
Let's find better pre-occupations.
Rescue Report:
115.10.21 17:48 stephanalexander1987, 7 former slaves, 5 slavers 115.10.21 20:39 Josephine Felix 10 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.22 12:58:00 -
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The DSS Mayflower was at the right place at the right time and the circumstances of this rescue were in our favor. First, all four deathcans were in gate range of each others. This allowed for one trip to rescue all the occupants. Second, we arrived in time, before the cans disintegrated. Below are listed all the groups divided among the deathcan owners listed.
Rescue Report:
115.10.22 12:33 Anton Klimovets, DDizel, Sharkishi, Masto Lortht (Groups: 20 Militants, 1 Oura Madusaari, 5 slavers, 5 slavers, 4 hounds, 7 hounds, 25 former slaves, 26 former slaves, 40 former slaves, 4 stranded pilots, 10 units of dairy products, 10 units of wheat)
Pieter Tuulinen wrote:It's not so much a pre-occupation as an actual occupation.
Like it or not we were created to service engines of destruction. That's still a large part of what pays a Capsuleer's bread and butter.
Agreed that the capsuleer was originally "created" as a cog in the engine of war. But... let us never take the idea of being originally created for something as helplessness. Any tool, once envisioned for one purpose can evolve to service another. Especially the capsuleer, being a volitional being, ought to evolve to purposes beyond the base motivations of her warring creators. We must evolve beyond violence. Violence must become a mere evolutionary vestige of the long past, barely remembered. We must evolve beyond petty nationalism, cultural centrism, racism, sexism. Let this current culture of violence and destruction become a fading transitional form on the history to a time when we are one human community and the word "foreigner" loses its meaning.
The Capsuleer with all the ability to assimilate knowledge, skill, and technology, could be an instrument of such production, peace, and good. Violence does not have to be our bread and butter. Providing bread and butter for all humanity ought to be our modus. The prevention of violence and destruction ought to be our modus. Let the technology now tuned for destruction, be retuned for construction. Let the technology now tuned for killing be retuned for healing. Let the technology now tuned for subjugation be retuned for service.
Let the evolution commence with our individual volition to make our next choice non-violent. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.22 19:17:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.22 19:03 Aktaion Angersen 93 people
Isis Dea wrote:Hypothetically, if someone wanted to buy these rescued figures to integrate them back into the appropriate channels, who would they need to reach out to in negotiating an arrangement for these rescued slaves?
One of the bedrock values of the Matriculation Program of DSTON is that absolutely under no circumstances will we ever sell those who have been rescued or have come into our program by other means. Never again will any of those former slaves or any other individuals be sold to anyone for any purpose.
Now, as far as integrating... The DSTON Matriculation program is so named because it is a holistic program designed to do just that. Through education, community development, vocation, holistic health care, etc. Matriculants are prepared for re-integration into society.
The sale of any Matriculant is strictly out of the question. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.22 21:37:00 -
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Dear Captain Dea, I have sent you an eve mail regarding your interest.
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.23 14:32:00 -
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I'll be planning a trip soon to Ation and our center there. Now and then we encounter female survivors in deathcans who mysteriously contract some sort of space sickness that causes the delusion that they are some sort of space character named Oura Madusaari. We have several lodging in our therapy wing in Ation. They seem quite content to exist in their ongoing fantasy life. Our therapists have attempted a number of methods to connect them with reality but nothing seems to stick. We have researched the lore but have not determined the mental triggers that cause this ailment. The 22nd was a busy rescue day.
Rescue Report:
115.10.22. 19:23 Dgeik, ThunderSpackle (groups: 5 slavers, 17 former slaves, 43 former slaves, 6 hounds) 115.10.22 21:40 Zim Katharsis 371 people 115.10.22 23:57 Aredim 32 people The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.23 19:03:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.23 18:46 Hoko Sal 45 people
Pieter Tuulinen wrote:Ston Momaki wrote:I'll be planning a trip soon to Ation and our center there. Now and then we encounter female survivors in deathcans who mysteriously contract some sort of space sickness that causes the delusion that they are some sort of space character named Oura Madusaari. We have several lodging in our therapy wing in Ation. They seem quite content to exist in their ongoing fantasy life. Our therapists have attempted a number of methods to connect them with reality but nothing seems to stick. We have researched the lore but have not determined the mental triggers that cause this ailment. The 22nd was a busy rescue day.
Damsel syndrome, right? Waiting to be rescued from a fate worse than death by a heroic capsuleer?
Well maybe that would be true except for these reasons: 1. We're just not the heroic typecast. We never ride in with "guns blazing." Neither my crew nor I have ever been quoted as saying, "Aw Shucks Ma'am." And we always return to the "Matriculation Center" instead of riding off into the sunset. Damsels love to ride into the sunset, but few really want to accompany their hero rescuer to the "Matriculation Center." For one thing its just too hard to say. And what is it anyway? 2. Its always Oura M. Its never Scarlet, Mary, or Rebecca; its always Oura. That's a funny name for a Damsel. 3. Our first question is always, "Can we help you enroll in a remedial education program?" The Damsels just don't go for that. 4. Oura never wants to be rescued and is typically rather hostile through the whole process. She's not your Damsel type.
Because of these reasons and others, the Ation staff has come up with some interesting arm-chair theories. My favorite is that a rogue infomorph was released from the anomaly when the Papyri had its accident. The conditions of the anomaly were such that Oura's infomorph was captured and preserved in a gravimetric disturbance. It travels the universe and under the right conditions takes root in certain brains; hence the multiple incidences of Oura. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.24 13:19:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.23 19:32 GaLooL 48 people
National pride and cultural identity can be forces of good that drive a people to benefit the citizens within their sovereign borders. National pride and cultural identity can also become a blind nationalism that is used to oppress, blame, scapegoat, even annihilate minorities and culturally divergent people groups within sovereign borders. It can also serve the self-interests of violent, warmongering political forces who destabilize society with their constant thirst for killing. It takes discerning leaders to keep National pride and cultural identity on the short leash. I fear this is not happening. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.25 18:01:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.25 13:57 BloodAncient 6 people
Repeat after me, "I'm sorry, please forgive me." Once again, "I'm sorry, please forgive me."
Now see, it wasn't that difficult. Are the nations so prideful and defensive that they cannot seem to say these words? These words spoken by brave leaders who put their own egos aside for the sake of the peace of their people...this is what is needed. Back and forth goes the blame when all share the fault. Apologizing doesn't mean that you give up everything. Apologizing doesn't mean that you lay down and play dead. Apologizing doesn't mean you lose your ability to negotiate. It just means that you possess enough humility to admit that you can make mistakes and errors in judgment from time to time. To acknowledge that can rebuild bridges of trust torn down by stupid pride. It is best to apologize before it is demanded of you; before we become to recalcitrant in our corner of "rightness." Let's hope that one of two in places of power will see the value of the good old fashioned apology and start making them.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.26 14:10:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.26 13:25 DerElite Teufel, Aulomais (Groups: 10 Former Elite Slaves, 10 former Slaves, 7 former Slaves)
Kudos to Aurora Arcology and Capsuleer Jandice Ymladris! I have had an opportunity to read up a bit on your work and my heart is warmed by the presence of other capsuleers active in the rescue, education and integration of refugees into society as productive and happy citizens. The task is daunting, yes, but it must be attempted.
Also, the staff in Ation was delighted to see that others have theorized similar ideas regarding Oura M. syndrome. DSTON wishes you all success and stamina in your work. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2013.10.27 19:29:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.26 14:17 Warpguy warpgod, GabrielTTT Tomaz (groups: 44 former Slaves, 10 former Slaves, 3 Slavers) 115.10.26 19:27 Judo B3ar, Kudryavka Derzhavnaya (10 former groups: Elite Slaves, 50 former Slaves, 50 former Slaves) 115.10.26 21:26 ooopsBlackOU 29 people 115.10.26 23:01 XEOSS 40 people, Milena de Sade 40 people 115.10.27 19:15 Roland Angelos 10 people
There, I'm caught up for now on reporting. Its not hard to get behind on that responsibility. Rescue work has been steady and I am reminded that each individual we rescue is a valuable thread in the human tapestry. None of us knows about the full potential of each life we impact. Yes hindsight is 20/20 but it doesn't hurt to ask, "what if" now and then. There is a particular IGS personality that I have in mind. This person shows a level of unstable hate that begs the question, "If she had been loved as a child, what difference would that have made?" Or even if at some point someone would have countered the growing angst with grace before it became intractable hate what positive could have been generated? Even now, perhaps there is hope. Who knows? The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.28 18:45:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.28 18:30 Shaun Po Coopers 11 people
Nauplius wrote:We are too soft as it is. Children need to be taught that God burns with wrath; that He loosens fierce anger; that He drowns sinners in their own blood. They must learn to see blasphemy and heresy everywhere and unmask the modern-day Molok the Deceiver.
I can't say that I agree with your sentiments. However, I'm not really the one to say it seeing that I am admittedly a bleeding heart and rather "soft" as you say. However there are those among us who are reputed warriors and warriors throughout the ages have admitted that the bravest quality in the heart of the warrior is "softness." To be soft hearted requires a bold and brave spirit because it is the soft heart that risks being broken and wounded for the sake of others. Those who are cold and hard-hearted are so because they are not brave enough to risk their hearts.
As for religion... Let me suggest to the religious among you that the life of righteousness is far more likely motivated by a theology of grace and forgiveness rather than a theology of wrath and judgment. A Just God who redeems and forgives the errant is far more likely to inspire loyalty, devotion, and right living. Be careful not to project your own blood lust into a personal theology of a self-created God who justifies your own personal hatred. In other words, soften up a bit! The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.29 20:39:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.28 21:46 Arthurel 31 former Slaves, 2 Slavers 115.10.29 20:23 Chiko Miyamoto 12 people
How do you know if someone is sincere? I don't think you can "know" as in like you can "know" a mathematical fact. The best we can do is have an increasing or decreasing level of confidence based on a record of experience over time. There is always risk in trusting another human being or in believing him or her when the claim of sincerity is made. "I've changed." That perhaps is the most difficult claim to accept. Personal change is rare and seldom encountered, but it does happen. Relative to others, I consider myself to be a sort of humanistic optimist. That said, there are limits even to my naivet+¬. Why do I bring this up? A slaver who has been in our Yulai center for a long while has asked to train for service on one of our rescue vessels. We've said neither no nor yes. We're not sure what to say, yet. Training is one thing, serving is another. We just don't know. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.30 21:30:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.30 19:10 MalganiZ 9 people
Not yet. This is the preliminary answer to the certain slaver who requested DSTON crew training. However, we are opening an opportunity for this individual to "ride along" on transportation runs from our Kaap Center to Yulai when it is time to bring another group of rescued Slavers to the Detention Center there. We will see how those trips go and make a decision on the best duties to assign this individual. This was presented to him and his response was positive. First, he'll begin station-side duties in Kaap while we wait for the next transport time. We'll carefully observe how he does and them decide from there. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.31 13:25:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.10.30 22:36 Toseen 13 people 115.10.31 13:04 Sasparella 43 people
The new waitress at the "Leaning Tower" is nice; not as talkative as the old one. She's younger, less life experienced, but nice non-the-less. She's getting used to our long coffee sessions and less irritated when we don't clear out. It might have to do with the fact that I encourage all of us to tip well. These waiters and waitresses work hard, are on their feet and get paid a pittance.
There is a myth: that the wealthy work harder for their money than the poor. Perhaps the wealthy are smarter or just luckier. But, you can't tell me that they work harder. The working poor are some of the hardest working people I have ever met. The judgments made upon the poor from the tower of wealth are just that, judgments. Who works harder, the miner in the pit or the mining company CEO in the tower? Its different work, no doubt but one would be hard pressed to say one works harder than the other or deserves to be paid so disproportionately more or less. At the end of the day, I tend to think the man in the pit deserves a bit more and the CEO in the tower a bit less. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.10.31 22:33:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.31.13 20:24 DRACOmarauder 28 people
Almost, not quite but almost all capsuleers are a bit immoderate; this by the very nature and mental capability of said group. An ongoing debate about capsuleers functioning as moderators is intriguing in that it raises the issue of how few of us are moderate in our dealings. I am as prone to the accusation of being immoderate as anyone else. However, it amuses me somewhat when capsuleers defend their own claim that they are so well-reasoned and moderate. I have grown to expect little of that character quality among us. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.01 17:25:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.01 13:31 LadyHathor, Bursting Star, LeaBorg (Groups: 92 people, 6 people, 2 people) 115.11.01 14:59 Langilea 30 freed slaves, 10 former slaves, 8 hounds
The myth of the wealthy Amarrian Holder on a religious mission to reclaim his slaves for God is often countered by the stories we hear from rescued slaves, freed slaves, and slavers. In the second rescue listed, there were thirty legally emancipated slaves who had purchased passage out of the empire. They are not exactly what I would call "reclaimed." Their holder fell on hard economic times and had to reduce his estate. That included getting rid of some slaves as they are costly to retain if the estate in not profitable. The freed slaves said that their master was a "good" man and refused to sell them to another holder. Rather, he arranged their legal emancipation and assisted them in obtaining fare wherever they wished to go. Unfortunately, they trusted an unscrupulous capsuleer pilot who, as we often see, was unwilling to risk detection in crossing the border with the other illegal cargo. Rather that inconvenience himself in separating out just the slaves, he jettisoned all the passengers.
We asked the freed slaves if they needed Amarrian religious services. They declined, stating that their former master was not a religious man and that their slavery had been a business decision, not a religious decision. This scenario is more common than one might think. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.02 21:26:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.01 17:05 Santana Kalu 6 people 115.11.01 17:32 Batman Rockefeller 32 former slaves, 2 slavers 115.11.02 18:32 Erz abbau 40 former slaves, 3 hounds, 2 slavers, Ipitus 154 people
Looks are deceiving, are they not? Well, they can be. It is also interesting to note that eventually your character will end up showing in your face. Capsuleers have the unfair advantage of changing their faces and outward appearance too easily. One thing we cannot hide, is our deeds. In time, we will be known by them. The first two days of the new month have been reported above. I noted that all the pilots involved presented rather benign faces. Those rescued have opinions of these pilots that are far from benign. The work continues. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.04 13:44:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.02 22:55 annonnommiss Lee 69 people 115.11.03 13:51 Cad B'ane 19 people 115.11.03 18:04 XxxZoRKYxxX 7 people
Location: Leaning Tower Cafe The coffee this morning was different; not necessarily bad, just different. I asked the waitress about it and she said that they changed brands. No further explanation was given because she was busy and whisked by as she answered. I am embarrassed to say that a thought occurred to me that afterwards I saw as very arrogant and self-important. "Why didn't they ask me before changing coffee brands." I wish I could have stopped the thought before it snuck out, but at least I didn't verbalize it. However, I realize just by the presence of the thought, how easy it is to become convinced of our own self-importance. As I look around the caf+¬, I realize that I am no more important than anyone else sitting here, sipping their coffee. I think I'll leave an extra large tip this morning. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.04 23:13:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.04 17:57 Panzutu Corsu 31 People
Social Barbarism vs. Social Discipline Where should our evolution take us?
We humans exercise social discipline. Social discipline enables us to willingly decide to behave differently with each other than our base drives may indicate. Social Discipline enables us to engage in diplomacy, government, and social organizations at many levels. Social discipline enables us to conquer the urge to destroy others of our own kind in an effort to dominate. We have evolved this ability not only that we may survive as a whole but also that we may thrive and form thriving societies.
ButGǪ Social Barbarism is not yet the evolutionary vestige that it ought to be. Social barbarism is that base drive that gives impetus to domination, violence and the subduing of others. It is the GǣtakeGǥ impulse whereas Social Discipline is the GǣaskGǥ volition. Social barbarism is rooted in impulse and social discipline is rooted in volition. Social Barbarism is an evolutionary dead-end. It may appear to work temporarily when local communities or cultures are in competition, but it cannot work on a galactic scale. Social barbarism is hopelessly inflexible and is based on a rigidity that will eventually fold in on itself.
Social discipline allows a plurality of cultures to carve out a buffer of time to explore cultural elements that are compatible or at least tolerant. It is flexible and self-sustaining. Social discipline is a later development while social barbarism is primitive. It is time for us as disparate cultures to make social barbarism the vestige it needs to be while embracing Social Discipline as the norm.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
861
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Posted - 2013.11.05 15:44:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.05 13:42 Jhon Razaron 16 people
The level of crudeness and vulgarity often expressed in this forum is a sad commentary on how little social discipline we have. I recently read some very base and primitive comments by someone with both the education and social position to know better.
We must learn to not respond in kind to those who lower themselves to the primordial soup of insult. If the sophistication applied to tearing others down verbally were applied to reasonable argument, imagine how much greater this forum would be. The problem becomes compounded when the blinders of arrogance prevent us from seeing our own verbiage for what it is. We need to ask ourselves more often, "Did that really come out of my mouth?" |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
861
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Posted - 2013.11.06 13:46:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.06 01:24 Brinth Villenuve 9 former slaves, 8 hounds, 5 slavers
Eerily quiet. Very seldom do we encounter such a lack of activity around the major commerce traffic areas on patrol. There was not one Concord ship; not one customs ship. There were very few other ships. We all noted the curious lack of activity. The report above was from an earlier patrol as we did not discover any cans either. We decided to head back to the center. A peppermint tea was ordered at the Leaning Tower as a change of pace. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.07 18:30:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.06 17:56 Benedictus de Suede 97 people 115.11.06 21:38 Ferda Cz 59 people, and 2 people 115.11.06 18:21 0nepaTop 7 people
Now and then we rescue groups who, for whatever reason, are separated from one another. We see it most notably during disembarkation. I am not referring to simply friends and family seeking each other in reunion; this is something more persistent. In the second rescue, I reported it to reflect this. In this case and also in other cases we have reported, the separated groups are usually highly fearful and disoriented after rescue. Often they are former slaves who had been recently traumatized or had been highly isolated while in slavery. Our challenge is to "matriculate" these very carefully with a high level of therapy, sensitivity, and gentleness. One significant step that we often look for is the first meal taken in the commons. When that happens, usually integration proceeds much more rapidly. We'll watch of the next few days. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
863
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Posted - 2013.11.09 19:31:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.09 16:13 Jaderic en Divalone 7 people
"Would you care for our exclusive service agreement on that new module sir?" No thanks; my mechanics are quite capable of servicing and repairing our ships and modules. "But..." It took nearly ten minutes to beg off the salesman and escape his pitches for a service agreement on a simple capacitor module for the DSS Assist. Each pitch was more oriented toward fear than the previous. Fear tends to make us spend too much in the wrong places ending up with the same risks and insecurities. The service contract industry seems to built on this human capacity. The pitch has that emotional edge and almost always creates an inner doubt. Ironic that the question begged is seldom asked, "If your product is so great, why bend over backward to convince me that it will most certainly break and put me in need of your service contract?"
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.10 14:29:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.09 22:41 Roger Jourgenson, Haxed (10 former Elite Slave, 4 Former Slaves)
I have received word from DSTON development to prepare for changes in the administration of supply production for our centers. This will impact primarily water and food production facilities planetside. Right now, we are at high surplus in these areas but no doubt that is not always guaranteed. Develpoment says that we will need to do more in the area of flexibility. Setting up and taking down production facilities may become more of the routine in the future. Non-violence requires constant adjustment because violence is never the answer regardless of how convenient an answer it may be. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
863
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Posted - 2013.11.10 21:58:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.10 21:41 Eulalia Braun 10 people
The suspect timer...an automatic timeout to catch up on paperwork, check ship systems, grab a quick cup of coffee. If only it were so. The life of the capsuleer on these quick station pauses, necessarily means waiting in the pod. Unless I am prepared to de-pod, cleanup, and take a longer break, otherwise in the pod I wait. On a rescue like the one reported, I monitor the disembarkation and the crew reports on preparations for return to patrol. I'll meet the new Matriculants when I have time to spend out of the pod. For now the crew is getting ready for a quick turn around and back out we go. I do hope there will come a time when the technology will be such that we need no longer float in this sea of isolation. |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.11 13:59:00 -
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Yesterday, as a regular part of our Matriculation activities, I transported the following passengers from our Kaap Center to our centers in Yulai and Ation
115.11.10
12 freedom fighters: Detention Center, Yulai 180 militants: Detention Center, Yulai 36 slavers: Detention Center, Yulai 33 injured slaves: Medical Care Center, Ation 12 Oura Madusaari: Residential Therapy Program, Ation 440 freed slaves: Academic and Vocational Training Centers, Ation 10 tourists: Ation 4 stranded pilots: Ation
The 10 Tourists and 4 Pilots were all from Gallente Space. We transported them to our Ation Center where they can arrange for interbus transport wherever they wish or take advantage of our hospitality as long as they wish. Those infected with the Oura infomorph have undergone intitial evaluations in Kaap and will join the others in Ation for residential care. We have begun a new "validation therapy program" until a way is found to restore their former identities. 33 injured slaves with long term disabilities have been transferred to care facilities in Ation where they will receive more advanced physical and occupational therapy. We also provide employment through our development office there. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
863
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Posted - 2013.11.12 13:51:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.11 18:21 Gurmanis Hemah 182 people 115.11.11 22:24 Comrade thak 9 people 115.11.11 23:37 Atach Hann (50 former Slaves, 43 Former Slaves, 9 hounds, 2 Slavers)
Today there is a compelling need for the wise to discern the subtle differences between "loyalty" and "centrism." Loyalty to one's nation, culture, and family involves a broad view that sees not just the near term but the long term. Loyalty isn't rigid or myopic. It is visionary. Loyalty to one's culture does not require disrespect of other cultures nor does it involve a closed mind to the growth and evolution of one's own culture to embrace the new. Centrism is closed, bigoted, prejudiced and fearful. Those who confuse Loyalty with Centrism often justify their ignorance and violence with the claim of loyalty. Actually, Cultural Centrism turns out to be one of the most disloyal ways of life, for it most assuredly eventually spells the doom of the very culture. So it begs the question, "Who among you is loyal?" The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
863
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Posted - 2013.11.13 13:58:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.12 13:39 Ledger Smith 10 people 115.11.12 21:43 Sorkosch, 34 former slaves, 2 slavers
Abigail is her name. She is an orphan that we rescued some time ago. Her parents were murdered by a slaver raiding party on her village. They were looking for children to traffic in the seamy underworld of major trade stations in the State and Federation. We rescued her when the pilot crossing the border dumped her into space. She has been undergoing both remedial education and psychological treatment for PTSD. Overall, she has been doing well. May Cotton, our social programs director has indicated that she believes that Abigail is ready for the adoption process. She said that it is likely that she will be making initial contact with an interested couple this week or next. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.13 21:56:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.13 19:04 Strictler1990 8 people
I believe they were bounty hunters; there were three of them. They were on us very quickly even though we did not have a suspect tag. There was little warning and we barely escaped. We suffered structural damage to the DSS Mayflower and some crew injuries are reported.
This attack troubles me because, once again, it was almost disastrous. Mine was the fault for again sliding into the "routine" mentality. We have taken many precautions in procedure and method to protect ourselves once we are criminally tagged but we have not taken into account what happened today. The fact that we took as much damage as we did was due to my marginal skills as a pilot. I wish I could say I am getting better at this, but apparently not. That said, I recorded some new pre-patrol procedures that will be a part of every flight from now on. It will not prevent attack, but it will raise the likelihood of survival.
I am going to go and visit injured crew members now. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.15 14:10:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.14 21:45 GreenCaleria 97 people 115.11.14 22:41 (10 militants, Blue Pill, Exile, X-Instinct, a Corpse)
We believe they are a group of drug dealers trying to smuggle their wares into the lucrative Jita drug market. However, these militant drug dealers did not account for the capsuleer pilot willing to take their transport fare but not willing to risk customs fines. Either that or the pilot got caught and was destroyed. The dealers are not talking. Eventually, they will end up in our Yulai center. The corpse is a bit of a mystery. We are not sure of the drug dealers were involved in the death or not.
In other news: For the first time since we opened our Matriculation Program, one of our rescued orphans is likely going to be adopted by a capsuleer couple. Remaining anonymous for now, the couple has undergone required foster care training, home evaluation, and screening and is prepared for the process of adopting the orphan Abigail, mentioned in several posts. We are excited and hopeful that this will be good for all involved. May Cotton, our Social Programs Director has initiated contact with the couple. We are preparing to hand the process over to the couples local HHS jurisdiction for the remainder of the process just as soon as we hear back from the couple. SCC has granted Abigail "injured slave" status due to her PTSD diagnosis. This is a positive development, because it means her travel papers are good for all jurisdictions. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
867
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Posted - 2013.11.15 23:07:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.15 20:24 Roman EL-TOPO 13 people
These 13 were rescued today while completing the transportation of our Bahromab residents to Kaap. The deathcan was in a rather out of the way area not usually associated with deathcans. We are just glad to have happened upon it when and where we did. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
867
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Posted - 2013.11.16 14:39:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.16 01:11 Xert Madullier 48 people 115.11.16 14:32 Yasik Momaki 10 people
Related? Doubtful. But then again, we are all of the same human family ultimately and our fate is tied together. Mr. Momaki's actions bear heavily upon me just as Mr. Madullier's actions bear heavily upon me. Let none of us wash our hands of the actions of others as if we have nothing to do with it. Let us rather look at the collective whole as if we really do have an influence on the future of that collective. Let our individual actions be conducted in such a way that they become the maxim for the whole. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
867
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Posted - 2013.11.17 14:26:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.16 17:12 Khumaak 115.11.17 00:21 Xenomorphus, Arashihime Inoue, Rabi Aylet (10, 12, 25, 35 people)(one pilot name missing)
There were four deathcans in the second report above. The last was jettisoned just as we were finishing transport on the third. Because we were already tagged and in immediate danger of being targeted, we did not get the pilot name on the last can. We were just glad to get all the people out and safely to the Kaap center.
Now and then, pilots abandon Khumaaks on the borders between the other Empires and Amarrian space. They are illegal to possess in Amarrian space, so pilots jettison them before entering. We sometimes pick them up and bring them back to our centers where the Minmatar use them to decorate libraries, reception halls, dining areas, etc. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
868
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Posted - 2013.11.18 13:58:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.17 14:29 Mining Mole 26 former slaves, 11 hounds, 7 slavers 115.11.17 20:10 Aaron Merric 35 people 115.11.17 22:25 Caldron Karr'lay 10 people 115.11.18 13:43 Psykick Lyrikah 26 people
The 17th was an active rescue day, but also an active confiscation day. We were able to confiscate another set of five 1400 mm siege cannons. These devices rest from war and destruction in perpetuity. We cannot correct the ills of society without addressing the root causes of violence and hatred. The violent spirit cannot maintain a peaceful society. One need not be a pacifist to recognize that violence must decrease of the prosperity of a society is to increase. War is inefficient and wasteful and should be recognized as the relic that it is. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.19 14:50:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.18 16:31 Maks Maks101 21 people 115.11.18 19:36 (name omitted) (blue) 7 people 115.11.18 22:28 Dr Leviathan 49 people, LEE LAA 10 people 115.11.19 05:04 Benjan Hakaari 50 people
In the public bio of the last pilot listed in the report above is a statement summarized by the claim that "everyone is out to get you." I see this root of cynicism as a pervasive poison in our culture. Is it true? Surely, some people are out to get you, but not everyone.
I am not out to get you.
If... you placed me in null sec space with a heavily armed and defended ship and you were in a poorly armed and defended ship, I would not attack and destroy you. I am not out to get you.
If...I found a way to hack into your account and take all your ISK, I wouldn't do it. I am not out to get you.
If...I knew just what to say to hurt your feelings, I wouldn't speak those words. I am not out to get you.
I refuse to succumb to the notion that everyone is out to get everyone else. While there may be few such people out there, I believe that there are some who will not take advantage of others just because they can. There are still those even in the hostility of our universe who restrain their own bent to be hostile. We have choice; we can become better people. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.19 21:57:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.19 15:29 Quywex 35 people, Zoxar 13 people 115.11.19 18:30 naois raghnall (13 former slaves, 3 slavers, 7 hounds, 10 long-limb Roes, 10 water, 10 wheat)
It isn't that often that we see a pilot discarding commodities along with passengers. Such was the case in the second report above. Mining operations that use slave labor sometimes dispatch mining crews across borders with included supplies for an extended stay. If they contract with a capsuleer pilot for transport, they take the risk of never arriving at their destination. Such was the case here. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
868
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Posted - 2013.11.20 14:58:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.19 22:50 muc Abouts 4 people 115.11.20 00:52 Daphnee Blackwood 57 people 115.11.20 13:46 (Large hybrid: 1200 Antimatter charges, 1423 lead charges, 804 thorium charges)
I'm guessing that the confiscated ammo was the by-product of the destruction of a Talos. In our work, we see these ships frequently and we see what capsuleer pilots do with these ships. Almost without exception, aggressive pilots purchase or build these vessels for the sole purpose of mindlessly destroying others. There is no value other than the value of violence. These disposable battlecruisers satisfy the bloodlust of those who pilot them. Pity the crews who must man these vessels.
This small cache of ammo will now sit undisturbed at our Bahromab center for time immemorial. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
868
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Posted - 2013.11.21 14:10:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.21 13:43 Enyalie 56 people
Never assume that laws within a system or groups of systems are consistent with each other. Unfortunately, the legal system is not like nature. Politics have determined that laws governing such things as inter-sovereignty slave transport do not impact intra-sovereignty slave sales between capsuleers. Apart from all the arguments and endless debate regarding slavery and religion, slave ownership among capsuleers remains a highly unreligious matter.
Those we rescue are technically "owned" by any number of capsuleers religious, pagan, atheistic... They are not object of religious devotion by Holders and somehow lost or stolen. They are object of commerce bought and sold on the capsuleer market. Until and unless their legal status is changed and they become unsalable, they remain so objectified.
DSTON believes that ultimately, all slaves that pass out of slave territories should automatically be given a new legal status whereby they cannot be sold. We don't hold our breath in hope that this will happen, but we bring it up now and then as a matter of value The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.21 18:54:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.21 16:02 Freya Fantasik 24 people 115.11.21 16:23 Tessarion 10 people
Must run, comments later
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
868
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Posted - 2013.11.22 14:02:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.21 20:10 DARR Max 39 people 115.11.22 13:32 Alexey Stepakov 1 person
Due to the unexpected illness and hospitalization of one our academic center instructors, I was called upon to proctor semester examinations yesterday between patrols. It turned into a busier than normal day. This morning, a single person was rescued from a deathcan. These situations always touch me deeply. There middle-aged man was OK; a bit traumatized as expected. I spoke to him on coms while in transit and then again in the hangar. "What happened?" He didn't know. His holder simply told him that he was being sent to manage a mining party a few systems away. What he was not told was that the mining party was located in the State. Non-capsuleer pilots rarely accept illegal fares in high security space. Unlike us capsuleers, if destroyed by customs, there's a good chance your dead and not coming back. The man was dumped at the border.
"Do you want to return to your holder?" "No" He went on to say that his life and treatment were not bad. He was educated in technical skills and management skills, was well housed and cared for. "Were you born a slave?" "No, I was on an engineering crew aboard an Astral Mining ore boat when it went adrift after a reactor failure. My lifepod took me into Amarrian territory..." His story is typical of a good portion of those we encounter. His "holder" was a business man who owned a small, multi-generational mining company. When asked if he wished to continue his religious education, he responded, "What religious education?" Apparently, religion was not part of his experience as a slave.
This is not always the case, but is often the case. I can state this as a generalization that seldom has exceptions: Religious Holders do not ship off their slaves illegally across borders The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
870
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Posted - 2013.11.22 19:47:00 -
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I have not yet exited my pod, but am making this journal entry while watching a monitor of 108 new residents walking down the egress ramp of the DSS Mayflower. We just arrived from Ashokon where we met Captain Kazha Cavin-Guang for the first time. These 108 were rescued by him and welcomed to our Matriculation program.
Many of the center residents like to be present at the egress area when we return from patrol to greet the newly rescued people and help where they can. The faces that these 108 see as they exit the ship are faces like their own who also have been rescued. Those who have been here a while understand the looks of apprehension and anticipation written on the faces of these new residents. I look forward to taking my evening meal with some of the new arrivals. Let hope and optimism rule the day and light the future for these 108 men, women, and children.
Well-done, crew of the DSS Mayflower. Our return trip took us through Gallente, Concord, and State territories requiring seamless cloak operation and a concentrated focus. The flight was without incident. All of us thank Captain Cavin-Guang. I found him to be a humble, sincere man. I hope we meet again in our service to the larger needs of humanity. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.11.23 14:58:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.22 22:47 bricksof isk 138 people 115.11.22 23:44 Lombax 15 people 115.11.23 14:30 FinSa Acami 54 people
Two reports (IGS posts) of deathcans in Ashokon with 12 hours. A long time ago, we looked at that system when deciding where to concentrate our patrols. Being few in number, we decided that the traffic within that system was light in spite of the fact that it is the border crossing in that area. We may investigate patrolling it at least now and then. The problem is that we have no way of knowing when we need to be there vs when we need to be other places. The crossing from the Mandate into the Republic also has occasional deathcans. Ultimately, we will remain where we can rescue the most people with the resources we have. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
872
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Posted - 2013.11.23 19:02:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.23 17:55 Zebz Severasse, Deopheel Dalonne, Pain Spike (28 former slaves, 10 former slaves, 10 former slaves, 4 hound, 4 slavers) 115.11.23 18:43 Not-Me 38 people (Ashokon)
I was able to convince an associate to conduct patrols on Ashokon at least for a limited time. As a direct result, 38 people were saved today. I'm hoping we can convince this pilot to continue patrolling on a regular basis. Since there are three stations in the system, the resources and infrastructure is readily available for a temporary center and maybe a permanent center. Dr. Naltkh is sending staff from Edmal today. For now, 38 people are being tended to with basic means until new staff can set up the center. We may select a facility across the border instead. Part of this depends on the piloting methods of whoever happens to be patrolling. Most rescues near gates can be most safely executed using a gate jump followed by cloaked flight to station. We'll make that determination later today. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
872
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Posted - 2013.11.24 02:02:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.23 22:24 RaHminer 15 people, Zen Furyian 18 people 115.11.23 01:42 daniel2k10 37 former slaves, 8 hound, 4 slavers
I have recently been accused of questionable associations. So be it. Let me clarify one thing. DSTON will accept Matriculants from anyone; from the devil himself if need be. I care not what association you hold if you have refugees who need shelter and care, we will take them under our wing. Let me clarify, if a Matriculant wishes to leave our centers and go elsewhere, we will help them do so as we have in the past. We have detailed how this has happened in past posts. Let me clarify, never have we nor never will we sell any Matriculant once they are in our care. We also will never hand over any detainee to the death penalty, slavery or torture. There.
Those who wish to "conclude the worst" about us and our work will do so regardless. But... the work goes on anyway. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
872
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Posted - 2013.11.24 19:01:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.24 18:45 Lucius Tark'in 45 people, Ballak Churon 10 people and 10 people
Mission cargoes involving the transport of slaves sometimes involves customs status that treats the cargo as a whole (group of slaves) and sometimes as an individual. When it is the latter, the same customs penalties are enacted at border crossings. It may be that there are a number of identical agent missions being issued that involve certain numbers of slaves in transit. We have found that 10 is the single most common number we have seen. The second report above was of a single can yet the 20 people were in two equal groups.
We'll keep an eye on Ashokon for a while even though we have not seen a lot activity there in the last 24 hours. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
872
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Posted - 2013.11.25 19:22:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.25 00:27 nickles 1 former slave, one copy of Pax Amaria 115.11.26 13:39 Saduwa Vanassa 50 people
Given the wide distribution of the Pax Amaria I am a bit surprised that we have not picked one up in a death can before. The first report above was of one former slave and a one copy of the Pax Amaria, unsigned. We asked the survivor if it was his personal copy, but he indicated that it just happened to be in the passenger compartment with him when he was jettisoned.
The report below represents a significant addition to our Matriculation program NUVOS and the Khanid Slavery Abolition Fund. KSAF has followed through on their indication that regular groups of slaves would be liberated from the fetid flesh markets of the Khanid Kingdom and transferred to the Matriculation program of the Disciples. This group of 340,012 represents the station market capacity of any one moment in any Khanid Transport station found in khanid space. These were received in Khanid Prime. We have spent many months and continue to work to build up infrastructure in the Khanid Kingdom for this and any future growth as brought to us by KSAF. DSTON thanks NUVOS and those of generosity who have given toward the significant expense involved.
115.11.26, 01:00 (340,012 former slaves) received from KSAF. Khanid Prime
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
872
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Posted - 2013.11.26 01:02:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.25 15:35 Nina Alexander, Tya Empi (45 former slaves, 18 former slaves, 180 freed slaves, 9 hounds, 4 slavers) 115.11.25 19:25 Ascara Arkaral 10 former Elite Slaves, 10 former slaves 115.11.25 19:15 Kytora 49 former slaves, 3 slavers (Ashokon)
Patrols in Ashokon have resulted in the saving of lives. That is what makes it worth the time and effort. In Niarja, patrols continue to consistently lead to rescues. The work continues. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
872
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Posted - 2013.11.26 22:56:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.26 16:22 Lornea McLane 10 people 115.11.26 21:22 Tam Nottus 14 people (Ashokon)
DSTON has received an interesting proposal for participation in a possible option for interested matriculants in a planetary settlement where they could work, study and meditate. We'll be considering the details at our next Development Office Meeting.
Our third rescue in Ashokon is reported above. We plan to continue patrols there. The pilot we have on site has told us that he is in a time of transition and it works for him to spend the time there. We appreciate it. We can keep a small staff there. The resident growth should be slow. This situation has reminded us that we really also ought to be patrolling the crossing between the Mandate and the Republic as well. Its just that we are spread a bit thin as it is. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
872
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Posted - 2013.11.28 15:12:00 -
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ALERT Pilots who jettison passengers near borders and abandon the can hoping that pilots such as ourselves will rescue them... BE AWARE, that if their are mobile salvagers in the area, those survivors are in danger. Abandoned cans will be automatically tractored. Though in the past we have preferred blued cans, it is no longer that case. We have no way of knowing if these passengers will survive or what injuries they may endure in the process. Please be aware of this. Thanks
Rescue Report:
115.11.28 02:52 arkkehoon 33 people
Congratulations Captain Nalthkh and crew of the DSS Assist. We hope your new assignment will result in many lives saved.
We are deeply thankful for all humanity in its diversity and color. We are blessed to be a part of such a community of persons.
Much peace be to all.
Ston The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
873
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Posted - 2013.11.30 14:57:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.28 19:34 trepach1 11 former slaves, 8 hounds, 5 slavers 115.11.29 18:29 calliff 74ru 37 people 115.11.29 21:05 Lord Lihamylly 33 people, Lornea McLane 6 people 115.11.30 00:17 Rwij Papucie, Tara Zahashir, Tiariandra Cunningham, (21 people, 41 people, 61 people)
I'm making this report from my Hammock tent strung between two beautiful trees in the camping area at the Paradox Festival going on presently. Soon I suppose I should be social. Its been an incredibly restful time. Its not something I usually do and it was difficult to leave patrols to another pilot. However, my crew chief has sent the patrol report as indicated above and it sounds like all has gone as well as can be. Lives are saved.
I've enjoyed some interesting conversation, especially with Captain Ymladris comparing notes on the training of fromer slaver hounds. It was a helpful conversation. Thank you, Captain Ymladris.
I ate some sort of deep fried something or other. I suffered no mal-effects that I can discern and it did go down alright. However, I refused to breath in smoke.
After I submit this report, I think I'll crawl out of my tent and see what's going on. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
875
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Posted - 2013.11.30 17:25:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.30 16:49 Jambo 32 people 115.11.30 17:13 Pashum 10 people, Arinoba 114 people
When I returned to my tent, I found yet another rescue report from the DSS Mayflower. Apparently, in my absence, the crew has taken to playing "Mobile tractor unit volleyball." In areas with a high concentration of such units, one can keep them busy with a sort of space dance. Generate vouchers, such as wormhole coordinates, et.al. Eject them, abandon them, and watch the MTU's bounce them back and forth. I'm a bit concerned that my crew is not paying attention to their duties while engaged in this practice. I've also heard that others are beginning to engage in the practice, littering the area with blue cans.
I believe a short nap is in order. Something about the leaves in the breeze just invites a nap. Thanks again for the excellent rescue work while I am on this retreat. Be careful crew. Stay alert.
P.S. Che, I will try to remember "cephalopod rings." The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
875
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Posted - 2013.11.30 22:27:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.11.30 20:12 Die Gute Alte, Urka Chelayba, Romaen Stocky (75 former slaves, 73 former slaves, 58 former slaves, 13 hounds, 24 hounds, 11 slavers, 7 slavers, 9 slavers) 115.11.30 21:29 Christine Everett 10 people 115.11.30 21:42 Qwer AlBal 26 people (Ashokon)
I returned to my hammock tent to receive the reports above. The Mayflower crew has been busy and my friend in Ashokon has also kept up patrols. All is in order it seems.
My spirit is uplifted today after a time of conversation with Ms. Riordan at the Paradox Festival. Some IGS readers may remember her earlier days. But her's is a story of grace and change and how good can compel with greater power than evil. It was a delight to visit with her and DSTON wishes her and Paradox the very best in their efforts to serve the needs of humanity. I have found those who have been in attendance at the Festival to be a delight. It has been a most refreshing time. The settlement will no doubt be a fine place for many to call home. Perhaps I will be allowed to visit again in the future should Paradox permit it. I want to thank the organizers and all those who provided such rich, yet simple hospitality in a marvelous natural setting.
Thank You.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
875
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Posted - 2013.12.01 22:58:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.01 14:06 Sciros Omaristos 16 people 115.12.01 20:06 Zenoeth 48 people
I arrived back at the Kaap center at around 21:00. I left the festival just after the main speeches concluded and the smartfabs were set to laying the foundations of the settlements constructions. The Mayflower was still out on patrol. When she returned, 48 rescued people were on board and disembarked to the center. her crew made a quick turn around while I was prepared for her pod and went aboard. This report is made back on patrol.
I plan to grab a cup of coffee at the Leaning Tower after this patrol. That should help me get back into routine of my duties.
Paradox has done a fine job not just in putting on the festival but also in the establishment of a settlement based on hope, optimism, and hard work. Kudos to all the Paradox capsuleers and staff.
Oh yes, Scherezad sang a most lovely Achuran folk song for us; quite nice!
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
875
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Posted - 2013.12.02 14:32:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.02 00:40 Puissant 49 people
Confiscation Report:
115.12.02 13:52 (10K Mjolnir cruise missiles, 3 tech 2 rocket launchers, tech 2 warp scrambler, etc 7M Isk worth)
At the dawn of the day, at least by Eve standard time, 49 people were rescued. Much later an ammunition, weapons, and aggressive module confiscation was made. This confiscation was one that the crew looks for because of the low risk involved. We were able to take the whole cache and immediately cloak and move out of the area. Traffic was light.
A note has been sent to Captain Nalthkh to keep up on log reports and to make rescue reports here. We haven't heard from the DSS Assist for a bit unless things have just been slow. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
881
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Posted - 2013.12.03 14:01:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.02 22:53 michael Rinah 18 people
On our current path; the path of violence, race hatred, ethnocentrism, and greed, our race will extinguish itself. Individuals and nations in their quest for self-preservation are dooming themselves. Let us assert a spirit of collective-preservation that looks beyond the inefficiency of war to the efficiency of peace. If I look to the good of my neighbor as if it were my good... If I look to the good of the nation across the border as if the survival of my nation depended on it... Survival through violence, or oppression of others is the shortest lived survival. Survival that commits to the long-term good of all is a survival that will evolve into a sustainable prosperity. This is not a prosperity of affluence and excess, but a prosperity of sustainable provision that benefits each of us and the cosmos in which we live. The way of war cannot last. The way of peace is the only lasting way. Greed will destroy. Mutual generosity will sustain. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
881
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Posted - 2013.12.03 19:13:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.03 18:40 Anamer 10 former Elite Slaves (45% shield damage by Belva Gengod)
Confiscation Report:
115.12.03 Confiscation: (20M ISK incl: type 2 battle drones, faction crystals, beam and pulse weapons, etc)
Transport Log Report:
115.12.3 10 homeless, 10 Marines, 10 Militants, 50 Slavers, 6 stranded pilots
Three log reports are given above. I'll explain them in reverse order. The transport log shows the completion of the move of all human personae out of the Baromab center as we fully convert that center as a Weapons Confiscation Storage Depot. In addition, the Kaap center Slaver population was once again over 40 so decided it was time for a trip to Yulai. The Stranded pilots were happy to disembark there. The Homeless were then taken on to our Ation Center.
On the way, we were able to make a 20+M ISK weapons confiscation. These are now safely stored in Baromab.
Finally... Performing rescues close to gates gives us a measure of flexibility especially when examining more than one can. Most often, we escape quickly and without coming under fire. That is not exclusively the case, however. Today we took fire from a small vessel nearby, but escaped without any armor or structural damage. Shield taking modules were activated prior to the rescue and damage was readily absorbed. All 10 people wre rescue and no crew injuries were reported. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
882
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Posted - 2013.12.04 14:32:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.03 20:25 Juliana Stinger 35 people 115.12.03 19:45 Holy Anatoly 38 people (Ashokon) 115.12.03 22:16 Cpt Kygophobia (name not found) 20 former slaves, 2 hounds, 5 Slavers 115.12.03 23:15 Gurudar 68 people
Line number three above likely contains a transcription error. A few attempts at name variants did not yield a result, so I have not record to link. Sorry.
Our operative in Ashokon reported in yesterday as indicated above.
I have a friend who does frequent work with the SOE. His standing with them is excellent both at the Corporate level and the Faction level. I asked him how he obtained the standing. He answered that he has built it up primarily through level four transport missions. "Are you ever asked to do anything that you don't feel right about?" His answer was yes and that sometimes he is paid to run personal transports for the agent herself or to assist in some rather "un-soe" activities. He didn't elaborate. I asked him how he reconciles those situations. "I compromise on those rare occasions for the greater good of an organization that is good overall." I pressed him a bit: "So if SOE asks you to do it, its OK but if Quafe asked you to do it, it wouldn't be OK?" He paused, reflected and answered, "Yes." The conversation ended as we both we interrupted. I hope to pick up the conversation again soon. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
882
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Posted - 2013.12.04 19:13:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.13.04 15:14 Iva Ley 10 people, Koraka Panala 10 people 115.13.04 18:52 calliff 74ru 34 people
Most deathcans can be found within a 90 degree arc of typical approaches and within a predictable distance from border jump gates. After a while you learn to prioritize those cans within those parameters first when on patrol. Cans outside of these designations are often leftovers from salvage operations after small battles. I share this because of some increased interest in pilots being involved in rescue work. It is helpful to know certain basics that will keep you safe while patrolling. If you have covert ops cloaking capability you will gain greater flexibility in making rescues. In our case, it enables us to use the safest practice when a deathcan is in jump range of a gate. Even if the gate leads to a system where the rescued people are considered illegal cargo, cloaking ability enables you to transfer passengers, activate the jump gate, align and warp to a safe station destination while seamlessly cloaking. When this method is not available because the deathcan is not close enough to the gate do the following: Approach the death can to zero range, align to safe point, transfer passengers and immediately warp to safepoint while cloaking. This almost always works even in the presence of multiple hostiles. The more pilots who regularly patrol for deathcans, the less death will happen. More will be rescued and fewer will be missed. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
882
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Posted - 2013.12.05 13:33:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.13.04 19:18 Enos Andomer 1 person
One Person Rescued A Single Soul Saved Life Potential Preserved Dreams, Hopes, Aspirations Live On
The impetus behind our work. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
886
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Posted - 2013.12.06 00:04:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.05 14:49 Mortla Kan 60 people 115.12.05 15:54 Maxon Saissore 10 people (former Elite Slaves)
Confiscation Report:
115.12.05 23:09 (weapons confiscation, 4.8 M ISK Tech 2 hybirds, faction ammo)
Since Manwe Todako left the Disciples of Ston, he has continued to assist us often and without recognition. We recently asked for his help again to expand patrols along the Ashokon border gate. Now it is our great excitement to welcome Manwe back to the Disciples of Ston as a Steward and patrol pilot. There is a cluster of systems in the Ashokon area, Ashokon, Diaderi, Girani-Fa, and Zoohen. These are low traffic border systems that see occasional death cans. We can no longer just accept those deaths without doing something about it. Manwe has accepted deployment with the DSS Redemption and her experienced crew to cover all four systems. He will take over reporting rescues from his patrol area.
On a personal note... Manwe is a true brother in the cause and this news brings a great deal of excitement. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
890
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Posted - 2013.12.06 22:24:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.06 15:14 Patrick Lassan 38 people 115.12.06 15:38 Jet Tools 35 former slaves, 4 slavers 115.12.06 20:01 Griffin Hashur, 40 people
Confiscation report:
115.12.06 22:18 Ammo confiscation 7500 heavy missiles
Katran Luftschreck wrote:I have a few more survivors if you want them ...
Can't have them sleeping in our hanger forever.
Depending on the customs classification of the survivors we can arrange pick up or contract transfer at your convenience. Beside this response, I will send you an eve mail and you may respond with how you would like that arranged.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
893
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Posted - 2013.12.07 16:46:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.07 00:28 Mason Newman 10 people 115.12.07 13:54 kasper OXOTA 50 former slaves, 2 slavers (separate cans)
As you know, when jettisoning cans there is a time gap between consecutive jettisons. So now and then, as reported above, we run into cans in very close proximity jettisoned by the same pilot. Sometimes, these cans contain former slaves and slavers separately. We've tried to figure out just what happens in these situations because obviously the pilot is not in a particular hurry doe tot he time separation between jettisons. As near as we can tell it usually has to do with conflict that arises between slavers and ship crew after slave cargoes have been jettisoned. Such was the case here. The Slavers were upset that the pilot had jettisoned "their property." A reward for expressing their opinion was to be jettisoned themselves; end of story.
Capsuleers can become quite indifferent to baseline life. We see this every day in our work. It is a sad process that happens when a capsuleer feels power without the moral compass to guide its use. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
898
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Posted - 2013.12.08 14:44:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.07 17:13 Hexagon Clu 1 person 115.12.07 18:41 Emina Pava 11 former slaves, 6 Slavers
Early on 115.12.08 I received an FTL from Che Biko of the Humanitarian Communists just as he was conducting a rescue in the Diaderi system. He indicated that his passenger capacity had been reached and there were additional survivors needing rescue. I was not anywhere near at the time, but was able to contact an auxiliary agent who was nearby and was able to immediately assist Captain Biko. The remainder were successfully rescued. Lives were saved. It is satisfying to assist others in this way. Thanks to Captain Biko and his brave crew for their work in saving lives. We are glad we could assist.
Overlap...This experience feeds the dream that one day there will be 24/7 patrols at every crossing in our cluster where the practice of death-canning occurs. May there come a day when every abandoned person has someone to rescue him or her. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
899
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Posted - 2013.12.09 13:42:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.08 21:34 Hecate Pandora 284 people 115.12.09 02:19 Malachi FyncheWebber 10 people
Confiscation Report:
115.12.08 22:47 Khumaak
Deathcans are a strange combination of pure chaos and astounding calmness. Confusion, suffocation, cold, these can generate panic and desperation. Human love and self-sacrifice; people endeavoring to comfort each other as they face death and suffering; this can generate a palpable calm. We have seen both.
Normally I do not report the confiscation of such items as a Khumaak relic reproduction. However, it is worth noting that such items, trivialities to capsuleers, would cost a life-time savings of the average baseliner. The Khumaak, even in replica form, has so much meaning attached to it, that it is illegal in Amarr space. Its symbolism is one of power, self-determination, and violent resistance. As such it appeals to many corners of society and in different ways. It is also of note that it is found as a mirror image of the deathcan in a strange sort of way. Khumaaks are jettisoned at the opposite side of gates where deathcans are found. When it is relatively safe to do so, we pick them up.
I had a good conversation early today with two other pilots who regularly make rescues. We talked about helping each others most efficiently cover as many patrol areas as often as we can to save as many lives as possible. This is good. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
900
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Posted - 2013.12.10 15:16:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.09 19:04 Lord Frazer 80 people 115.12.09 19:50 Mitrawol 47 Former Slaves, 2 Slavers 115.12.10 00:52 Marcus Wilson 10 former Elite Slaves
I walked past the community dining area yesterday after patrol and there was a glorious aroma emanating from the area. Our nutritional staff use a combination of synthesized and old fashion food preparation. The Community dining area is available for those who choose to use it. Most of our Matriculants prepare their own food in their own residential blocks. However, many also like the social atmosphere of the Community dining area. I try to take a few meals there each week to meet new Matriculants and see how they are doing. I followed the aroma back to the kitchen area. "What is that wonderful smell?" I asked. The answer given was "apple pie." This apple pie, and there were hundreds of them made for a significant gathering, was a round encrusted dish filled with spiced fruit and baked. It is then sliced in wedges and served. I had opportunity to try a small piece and it was delicious beyond reckoning. One could easily grow fat on such things.
I do not know the origins of this particular dish and neither do our cooks. Someone said it was a recipe brought in by someone we rescued. Regardless, the newly rescued are in for a rich welcome here at the center. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
900
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Posted - 2013.12.11 01:13:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.10 21:46 Pankower 69 people, Kissera Sunji 4 people
I've been warned not to use the public tram for station travel, but it is the best way to get around. I usually travel with crew members or Center staff. I fact, I don't think I have ever taken the tram alone. I've never felt in danger. May this is wishful and careless thinking. Some would say so. Be-that-as-it-may, I probably will continue using it. The tram to the Agri-dome in the Kaap Center station is an amazing ride. Visceral as the pod experience can be, it does not replace these more baseline modes of travel experientially. Our residential blocks surround the Agricultural works under the Agridome and it is a beautiful place considering it is in a station. The night ride is especially enjoyable. The crop growing areas are minimally lit, but the residential and commercial areas are brightly lit and very active. It is like being in the country and the city all at the same time. DSTON's portion in the Kaap station is relatively small, but in other stations, we occupy what constitutes medium and somewhat large metropolitan areas in both agri-domes and habitat domes.
I think most capsuleers would actually find station trams a safe and enjoyable way to travel. Most often we end up in danger when we act too much like what we are stereotyped to be; self-important demi-gods. Don't act that way and generally, people won't want to kill you automatically. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Rescue Report:
115.12.11 22:08 sathor Enaka 47 former slaves, 3 slavers 115.12.11 22:17 Mae Linn 2 people 115.12.12 20:22 Mystique Starfire 41 people, Sly Vester 37 people
We are talking about the possibility of rotating our assigned patrol areas among the three of us. Captain Nalthkh's area is the slowest of the three and it would be good for the crews to go on and off of more busy and thus dangerous patrols. We have yet to propose the details and timing. My only concern is if Captain Nalthkh should face a deathcan situation involving greater than capacity where practiced methods that Todako and myself have used are un-tested by Nalthkh. However, his crew is experienced, so perhaps my concern is unwarranted The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.12.13 23:57:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.13 19:16 Grandpa Hemah 386 people. 115.12.13 19:34 Nikita Azizor 66 former slaves, 15 slavers
Reception Report:
115.12.13 (1040 homeless) (2100 civilians) (4500 Marines) (900 Mannar Textile Institute Representatives) (3000 Army Recruits) (700 tourists) (20 Militants)
We have a problem. It is the kind of problem we are supposed to have in our line of work, but it is still a problem. Some background first... Sometimes, after we have been capsuleers a while, we start to make some assumptions about baseliners that are sort of projections of our own reality. We capsuleers are insanely mobile and filthy rich. Even the "poorest" among us has more wealth that most baseliners can imagine. When we want to go somewhere, we go. We don't think expense or getting a ticket, or even the dangers so much. Baseliners live differently. Space travel is expensive and very dangerous for the average person. It not just a matter of going where you want, when you want. This leads to our problem.
As a matter of policy, we take in pretty much anyone seeking refuge. Earlier today and without advanced notice, our corporation was "given" a large number of refugees of various sorts as reported above under "Reception Report." We are glad to offer them refuge care and help of most any sort. Transportation and disposition is an issue. We are dealing with people who are displaced. Where ought we best house them? In what of our communities will they function the best?
For example: 3000 Army recruits and 4500 Marines: These are soldiers among the millions upon millions within the empires who didn't want to be soldiers any longer. Some would call them deserters; others would call them conscientious objectors; all depending on perspective and political bent. We won't grind this axe, but we do need to find the best and safest community in which to house them. We have a lot of investigation to do to find out the stories and how they became refugees. 900 Mannar Textile Institute Representatives? This is a head-scratcher. (The numbers are not exact as the records we were given were based on "groups" in sized measured by m3 instead of headcount. We estimated off of the available data)
For now their temporary accommodations are in two separate systems where they were received. Adequate albeit temporary provisions and medical care are being provided while we sort out transportation to likely Yulai and Ation. In the mean time, welcome to the Disciples of Ston all of you. We hope we can help. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.12.14 17:28:00 -
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Pieter Tuulinen wrote:I would advise some caution with your military refugees. Hopefully they have simply been abandoned by a lazy and callous employer on the way back from some operation that has been concluded. Thinking on what sort of thing might encourage two entire battalions of troops to desert or mutiny en masse the mind falls to crimes against humanity sufficiently bad so as to engender some of the more exotic punishments in the military code of justice - such as decimation.
Step carefully, lest you release a large pack of wolves amongst your lost sheep.
Very sound advice. Thank you. Most who know me know that a somewhat fatal flaw is my propensity to overlook risks in my eagerness to see good in people. Some of our disasters have been because we were not careful enough. When I read this, it just made so much sense I had ask myself why such things do not occur to me more often. Again, thanks. We are going to keep the soldiers separate from our other communities at least for the time being until we know for sure who they are.
Rescue Report:
115.12.14 17:05 DARR Max 44 former Slaves, 5 Slavers The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
902
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Posted - 2013.12.15 14:42:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.14 20:40 SergeyHawk 10 people 115.12.14-115.12.15 47 people 115.12.15 14:14 Mias Black 10 people (Diaderi)
Yesterdays waning hour saw me piloting the cargo rigged Mammoth, DSS Freedom Liner on my way with thousands of homeless, civilians and Mannars to our center in Yulai. I had just fitted a basic cloaking device to the just in case. One the way, we discovered a deathcan with 47 on board. Usual procedure was followed and we were able to successfully get them on board and jump into the neighboring system. We immediately set to align and cloak to wait out the suspect flag. We were cloaked and creeping along but not before getting a Customs tag for contraband. We received the usual notifications but since we were cloaked, Customs was not able to target, scram or web us. So... we crept along at 12m/s until we were 100km + distant from the nearest Customs boat and then we warped to station. This took a long time. In my concentration, I did not record the pilot who made the Jettison. 47 were rescued and we escaped with a minor fine and standing loss.
The safe transport of the homeless, civilians, and Mannars to yulai was completed today. Since my return journey took me very close to Diaderi, I decided to swing through. 10 were rescued from a deathcan there.
The DSS Freedom Liner is a marvelous passenger vessel for "legal" passengers. It isn't a rescue boat, and it felt good to get back in the Mayflower at the end of the journey. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.12.16 20:02:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.15 18:22 Tharrius Vokan 18 people, Gabriel Kavamoss 6 people, Merghal 2 people 115.12.16 00:30 Airamell Roidbuster 47 people
"What a horrible Stink!" That was the resounding complaint from the crew of the Mayflower after the first rescue reported above. My crew is very diligent in keeping the rescue ship clean, especially the medical berths. Great attention is given during the off patrol hours to preparation, cleaning and disinfecting the passenger and crew areas. So, when there was that awful stink, it was noticed. I was invited once out of pod to join my crew chief on an inspection of the Mayflower and yes, the stink was most noticeable. A careful search was launched and what did our wondering noses discover? A Fedo, stuck in a corner of a transfer bay. In all the rescues we have performed, we have never had that happen before. I guess we should not have been surprised that one would eventually end up getting stuck in a transfer. While not my choice of pet, we'll find a place for it somewhere. Our remedial education staff is excited to let the kids see it. It really is an interesting albeit stinky creature.
Jandice Ymladris wrote:Ston Momaki wrote:
Mannar Textile Institute Representatives
Interesting to read about these refugees. The Aurora Arcology houses several Coriault Couture Collective Display Employees. If we let them exchange idea's and provide a joint venture, we could come up with some interesting clothinglines designed to promote the workings of both The Disciples of Ston and The Aurora Arcology among the common people. The Clothingline SoE recently released shows this can be a profitable venture for both our projects.
This would be a great opportunity for both groups. Here's an idea: Perhaps we could have a work exchange between the two groups. We could send a work group of Mannar Textile Experts to work with the Coriault group and you could send a representation to work with our group of Mannars; this of course if they both would enjoy the opportunity and would like to do it. Let me know what you think. We here at DSTON tend to e'r on the side of practicality, but it could be a real boast to our Matriculation community to inject a bit more style even into the emergency clothing we provide to those we rescue. Perhaps this project could lift the spirits of people who have been through some tough times.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.12.19 13:49:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.16 20:42 TemperedTom 20 people 115.12.16 23:05 Benedictus de Suede 27 former slaves, 7 hounds, 7 slavers 115.12.17 04:27 (name not retrieved)(10 former Elite Slaves, Weapons 2.7M ISK incl 2/425 mm auto cannon tech 2, <14,000 missiles ) 115.12.19 13:31 Zypher92 16 people
A couple days ago, we were out of a normal patrol area and came upon a jetcan. We assumed it may be weapons so we went ahead to check out the contents. It turns out that there were also surviving people on board. Sometimes slave crews are found on board wrecks or salvaged wrecks because they are not allotted space on standard escape pods. It was likely the case here. I don't usually record pilot names when doing confiscations and so had not pulled up any pilot information. Thus it is not recorded in our records. The ten people recovered were given full medical evaluations back at the center and are fine.
A trivial note: The Kaap center school children have name the Fedo, Alfredo the fedo or just Fred for short. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
906
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Posted - 2013.12.20 13:39:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.19 18:48 Hitsyshima Kretonga 46 people, Oh Deer 32 people
I heard that Che Biko and Gaufres were involved in a rescue early today in Sivala, but I have not heard any details. Sivala is an enigma in that it is not a border system but still sees deathcans occasionally. DSTON has rescued from that system a few times not on intentional patrol, but just passing through. I am very curious about their rescue operation, how it proceeded and how many they were able to rescue. Glad they found themselves at the right place at the right time.
DSTON gives peaceful wishes to the new chief of the Sebiestor Tribe. May the spirits hone her intentions to peace and well-being for all her people and by extension to all peoples everywhere. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.12.20 23:35:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.20 20:27 leonardo it 40 former slaves 2 slavers, Eyahne Hayensdottir 10 former Elite slaves 115.12.20 10:42 Mr Unk 10 people, Xan Riden 10 people
Cooperative Search and Rescue Report:
115.12.20 23:18 11 rescued people received from search and rescue pilot Che Biko Thank you, Captain Biko.
I noted on the C3SRC channel that one of the recognized search and rescue pilots was blinking "suspect." That is good as it likely means a rescue has been successfully completed. That was indeed the case. Having the DSS Mayflower near meant that they could be transferred to my ship and taken to a near Center in very short order. Thanks again, Captain Biko.
The other report was of a four deathcan rescue earlier in the day. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.12.22 01:25:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.21 20:14 Chromium 41 people 115.12.21 21:57 acrox 7 people
Odd Rescue Report:
115.12.21 Prop Comedian
Confiscation Report:
115.12.22 01:08 17.8 Million ISK weapons confiiscation (including Federation Navy Iridium Charge L 10,000 rounds)
Apparently, not everyone thought he was funny...
We were having a coffee in the Leaning Tower between patrols when we heard a commotion. Some fellow ran into the caf+¬ and hid behind the counter huffing and puffing and trying to do so quietly. A group of rather gruff looking security people rushed past the caf+¬ in obvious pursuit. After a while, when it was clear that the chasers had gone to other parts of the station, we invited the slight young man to tell us what it was about. It turns out that he was hired as a prop comedian on some sort of Caldari military mission (don't ask me to explain what I don't understand). He decided it wasn't for him and so hired himself out to do standup at a station bigwig party. Long story short, he lampooned the station manager's wife who did not take kindly to his albeit humorous jests. The chase did then ensue. We have agreed to shelter this individual in our center in Ation. Hopefully the embarrassment he caused and resultant anger will cool with time.
On a more serious note, we also report rescues as indicated and a significant weapons and ammunition confiscation. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.12.28 19:02:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.28 18:37 Ulf Ragnarson 3 people
Can you "hate" someone to death?..."spite" someone to death?..."blame" someone to death?... "resent" someone to death...etc?
Medical research has shown that when we ourselves are hateful, spiteful, unforgiving, etc., it is quite unhealthy. But also we have all been "in the room" where there is hate, spite, unforgiveness, resentment... We have all felt that kind of energy. Depending on your bent; whether you are religious, spiritual, or decidedly neither, you will name it differently. Some will say that hate brings a negative spiritual power that can damage a person or even kill him. Others might say that there is a negative emotional energy. Others would simply say that the human can sense hate and reacts as we are evolved to react, by secreting epinephrine, raising blood pressure, secreting cholesterol, etc. If repeated often enough, this cycle can bring significant harm to the body.
However you see it, at the very least, when we hate we diminish our lives and the lives of those we hate if we have opportunity to express that hatred.
I bring this up because of a recent post describing physical torture that a fellow capsuleer endured. There was speculation that this torture was personal in nature. I want to remind all of us capsuleers that we may never raise a hand against another; we may never fire a weapon or launch a missile...but when we hate another using words, gestures, or even silence, we communicate a power that harms. We have weapons at our disposal that require no training to use but are ever with us. There is no safety switch to prevent us from hating other than our own decision not to.
Can you hate someone to death? I'm not sure I can prove that you can, but I'm pretty sure you can diminish someone's health through focused and expressed hatred, lack of forgiveness, resentment, and the like. Likewise, simple kindness can generate a marvelous health for the giver and receiver alike. Which will we chose today? The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2013.12.29 13:58:00 -
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Rescue Report:
115.12.29 00:25 Elena Vamp 13 people (atypical, 46km from gate. Likely a rookie ship hauling slaves that was attacked and salvaged. Civilian modules and 1 trit) 115.12.29 13:43 Jaime Wolf 15 people ,Kandar Andro 20 people
Confiscation Report:
Drug Confiscation: 115.12.28 19:53 (18 Pure Synth Crash booster) Materials confiscation: 115.12.29 (30 Plutonium)
Atypical rescue scenarios are more dangerous to crew and ship than the typical scenario. In the first report above, we were distant enough from the gate to necessitate align and safepoint warp. Though almost always effective, it is more risky than gate activation followed by cloaked warp to station. We encounter the atypical situation most often when lightly armed vessels auto pilot to border crossings with passengers on board, are attacked, destroyed, salvaged and leave behind survivors. Typical evidence would include the presence of modules and materials typical of identifiable ships as is mentioned in the report.
Also...We regularly confiscate weapons, ammunition and dangerous drugs. However, we recently confiscated precursor materials as reported above. This is a first for us but something to keep an eye on in the future. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1319
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Posted - 2013.12.30 14:34:00 -
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Rescue Report: 115.12.29 21:50 20 people (two cans: 10 former Elite and 10 former Slaves) Transport Log: 115.12.29 transport log: 180 freed slaves, 50 slavers, 3 exotic dancers to Yulai Confiscation Report: 115.12.29 22:16 Confiscation (794 Thermonuclear Trigger Units, 50 rocket launchers, Fullerides, etc total of around 30 million ISK) 115.12.29 confiscation 17 million ISK mostly combat drones
In my last post I spoke about precursors. Almost if on que, yesterday while making a transportation run to Yulai, we confiscated a large cache of Thermonuclear Trigger Units and various other offensive items. Later while patrolling a battle zone looking for survivors, we confiscated a large number of combat drones from the battlefield along with smaller numbers of weapons and ammunition.
The rescue of 20 people from a deathcan also occurred while on the Yulai route. I apologize for not registering the pilot name as it was out of our usual patrol area and routine. These twenty we rescued in Diaderi and brought to Manwe's base in neighboring Tourier. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1319
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Posted - 2014.01.01 16:54:00 -
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Confiscation Report: 115.12.30 confiscation: 600K ISK+ combat drones
Rescue Report: 116.01.01 04:59 Shopping Girl 15 people 116.01.01 05:23 Miyammato Musashi 24 people
These 39 people began 116 alive. That is our continued resolve for 116. Our simple hope and direction is to rescue as many as we can, receive as many as we can, and possibly find new places where help is needed and go there. Happy New Year to all and to all, peace.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1320
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Posted - 2014.01.02 17:19:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.01.01 18:23 Sahdoom 35 people 116.01.01 Sithis Hiroshian 49 people
Confiscation Report:
116.01.01 confiscation: ( apprx 6 Million ISK tech 2 sentry and combat drones, misc)
The new year has begun on a typical pace. We are glad to be rescuing those in need. Now to address another issue... Confiscations. I have been in conversation with others about this practice and the issues that go with it. Should we recycle or trash the arms we find? The problem with these practices is verification. Who says we have followed through and actually trashed or recycled the arms we collect? If we recycle, how can we possibly verify that we have actually done that and not sold the weapons and ammunition instead? All of the suggestions made and/or options we have considered, lack the element of verifiability.
Until a better solution is found, we will continue to confiscated and store all weapons and ammo we take. This storage will be indefinite. Our primary storage lockdown is in Baromab. Beginning now, DSTON will conduct verification tours upon request of those who legitimately want to test our integrity in this area. The advantage of this system is that if anyone inspect our lockdown, they will know what we have and that no item will ever be missing over time. Items will only be added. We are in the process yet of removing all non-offensive items from the Baromab lockdown to simplify and inspections made. I can be contacted directly should anyone wish to schedule and inspection. From time to time we make confiscations in distant systems and temporarily store elsewhere. When there is time, we consolidate to one lockdown. That's it in a nutshell.
Our goal is that neither DSTON, nor anyone else should ever profit from or use any of these weapons. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1320
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Posted - 2014.01.03 15:08:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.01.02 23:59 Prinzzessin 30 people
Confiscation report:
116.01.02 Confiscation: 5 Ogres 116.01.03 confiscation: Khumak, Plutonium
We have a good spot under the Agri-dome at the Keep Center. It is a good, healthy place for newly rescued Matriculants to deal with their trauma, interact with other like them, and adjust to the expansion of future possibilities. After a thorough medical exam and evaluation, the 30 newly rescued people were brought to the community dining center. Their first community meal included the presence of the Mayflower crew, myself and members of the center triage team. We are the first people the new Matriculants interact with. The dining center can be chaotic and so the relaxed posture of my crew is often a tool to help the newly rescued to ease in. Its been an effective practice. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.01.04 23:17:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.01.03 22:53 30 Marines and 2+ Million ISk Confiscated weapons 116.01.04 00:29 Xelel (19 and 26 people) ClaudeS 8 former Slaves, 3 hounds, 5 slavers 116.01.04 14:08 Talika Taylor 22 people 116.01.04 14:32 Doghunter 35 people (yellow, free slaves)
Yesterday I was on regular patrol and received an FTL that a wrech had been found within four jumps of my position. It was reported that there were survivors on board but that there also was a significant presence of armed capsuleer vessels. The Mayflower responded, found the wreck and exercised normal align procedures before transfer. Escape was accomplished without being targeted. 30 Marines were rescue along with a pile of weapons.
Earlier today, we encountered the "free slaves" labeled deathcan that we sometimes see on patrols. Sometimes these are laid as traps. Though, this was within gate activation range and so the resuce was made without incident. We have also made misc. weapons confiscations. I don't always log them if we are busy with other things, but I reiterate that our weapons lockdown in Bahromab is open to inspection by interested parties. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.01.10 01:11:00 -
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Reception Report: Agil (590 former slaves) Amarr (180 former Elite Slaves, 2397 former Slaves) Aphend (30 Freed Slaves) Fahruni (69 former Elite Slaves), Kaaputenen (306 former slaves) Sivala (145 former Slaves) Ashokon (10 Freed Slaves) Pashanai (10 Freed Slaves) Simela (7 former Slaves) Nidupad (29 former Slaves) Polfaly (10 Freed Slaves) Yanuel (1 former Slave) Zorrabed (27 former Slaves) Eredan (10 Freed Slaves) Sasta (10 former Slaves) Tanoo (27296 former Slaves)
The information above represents work that I have undertaken during the time of my suspension thus far. Since Development charge me to do administrative work, I purposed to catch up with NUVOS regarding transfers that have been left undone. Along with this was also the need to establish a new Center in Tanoo to accommodate the 27,296 new Matriculants liberated by NUVOS most recently. I understand that in the same spirit of the Khanid Slavery Abolition Fund, they newly established the Ammatar Slavery Abolition Fund. We have been told to be prepared to activate both a high security system center(s) and low security system center(s). Along with signing transfer documents for each listed above, I will also be taking the DSS Journey to most of the systems to pick up the new residents and transport them to established centers.
When I return to Yulai, I have been told that a meeting has been scheduled with Development regarding further findings and what will be my duty assignment following the 7 days suspension.
For transports outside of the Amarr Empire, I have received permission to pilot the DSS Committere recently commissioned and fitted. This vessel will replace the Mayflower. The crew consists of Matriculation Center trained and commissioned medical and engineering staff. Any who wish to transfer to another crew will be allowed t do so anonymously. I anticipate that all transfers will be completed by the time the 7 days are up. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.01.14 14:19:00 -
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Four new Centers have been opened in the Parud constellation of the Domain region to accommodate new Matriculants coming in through the Resources for Freedom initiative as reported below:
Reception Report: Ashab CCA 34,120 former slaves (received from NUVOS Resources for Freedom Fund) Reception Report: Penirgman CCT 20,748 former slaves (received from NUVOS Resources for Freedom Fund) Reception Report: Khopa CCT 18,060 former slaves (received from NUVOS Resources for Freedom Fund) Reception Report: Arbaz CCT 27,084 former slaves (received from NUVOS Resources for Freedom Fund)
There is a bit of irony in this situation. When the slaver Nauplius first began posting here on this thread, I thought little of it. We have seen such posts in the past from other slavery oriented people. I forget that Edaine Numenor from NUVOS tends to react differently. He saw the posts and decisively acted in an opposite way. First he liberated one hundred times the numbers re-enslaved by Nauplis. Then, through Resources for Freedom, he went on and added thousands to those numbers, all in the Parud constellation. It is the policy of DSTON to not purchase the freedom of slaves; ours is rescue work. However, we receive into our centers any and all. That is what has happened here.
NUVOS has asked us to prepare to open new centers in other regions as well in anticipation of continued activity.
I think at this time it might be appropriate to explain a common misconception. Many equate the religiously defined slavery of the reclamation with the capsuleer slave trade. This is a serious error. In Amarrian religion, Holders (almost always non-capsuleer) maintain various numbers of slaves in the name of religion. These slaves are held by Holders and only Holders. Quite different is the capsuleer slave market. Millions of human beings are for sale to anyone with the ISK to buy them and for any reason. The reason we do rescue work is because Amarrian, Gallente, Minmatar, Caldari, Khanid, etc capsuleers buy, obtain, steal slaves and attempt to sell them across borders for profit. There is nothing even remotely religious in Nauplis' action of selling slaves on the capsuleer market. In fact it is rather the opposite of reclaiming. Ironic, though it may be, it is far more likely that those who wish to follow the Amarrian religion in our centers will do so than if left in the capsuleer slave markets. (We provide clergy access, albeit liberal as well as any number of religious/spiritual options for those who choose so.)
Strange as it may seem, these 100,012 people would still be in the slave market were it not for Nauplis posting here on this thread. Their freedom was motivated by his posts. I guess that is what I mean by irony. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.01.15 14:51:00 -
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115.01.14 Reception Report: Hibi, Emsel, Tash-Murkon 85,300 former slaves (received from NUVOS Resources for Freedom Fund. Resource: Mexallon produced in Tash-Murkon)
I have been busy chasing NUVOS from system to system at their request. Thanks to advanced warning several months ago, we have been training and accumulating ready staff and infrastructure for new centers. We also want to thank NUVOS for the huge donation of fresh water and protein. Thanks. Hibi is our first center in the region of Tash-Murkon and we are excited about the work there as we are in all regions.
NUVOS has indicated that they intend to extend the mission of Resources for Freedom to non-slave sovereignties including the State, Federation, and Republic, wherever there are slave markets legal or illegal.
I am now patrolling Jark and administrating the new center in Tanoo. We anticipate more activity in the near future in the Mandate. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.01.20 22:50:00 -
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116.01.20 19:58 Reception Report: From NUVOS Resources for Freedom Fund, 109,184 former slaves. Resource: Ice mined in the Mandate.
A large group of new residents joined the community in Tanoo today through the Resources for Freedom project. Our work in the Mandate has potential to grow exponentially in the near future through this initiative. In this great company of newly freed people, I noticed individual faces shining out, each one distinguished from the other and each beaming forth the brightness of freedom. One only needs to visit one of the slave market once to understand the significance of what I am saying. And the Mandate is mild compared to the Kingdom in its scope of cruelty and inhumanity. Happy is a mild word to describe how we feel when we see these individuals and families step into freedom. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1323
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Posted - 2014.01.21 21:10:00 -
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Katran Luftschreck wrote: Also: How's the new ship working out?
The DSS Grimke' is perhaps one of the most aptly named and elegant vessels I have seen. I am a little embarrassed to admit that I do not yet have the skills to fly her. Also, I am somewhat afraid of wrecking her. All that said, the thought that went in to this gift is deeply felt and appreciated. When I do finally fly the Grimke' I'll do my best to do her justice.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.01.22 18:56:00 -
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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.
Quote:Dear Ston, Today, I took into shelter 2,800 Kameiras slated for medical inspection at the Gallente CreoDron Station in Bika. They were "hired" from an amarrian security firm by Further foodstuffs. The agent name is Olana Amirda and he is based in Vashkah. Below is the exact transcript of what he told me. Is this the documentation you are looking for?
I want these elite troops delivered to Bika V - Moon 1 - CreoDron Warehouse for inspection. We hired them recently from an Amarrian security firm to work as guards on our transport vessels. Standard procedure requires that they be inspected for any possible diseases or mental disorders before they're allowed on board.
I am currently sheltering thousands of these "disaffected" as you say. They are "pissed" is a better word. The medical treatments they receive in Gallente stations involve the standard protocol for debridement of open wounds and removal of foreign matter to prevent infection and scarring. This along with the fact that they are sent to a Gallente station for this treatment is anathema to them and their held beliefs. I suggest we set up an interview with some of their representatives so you can hear firsthand.
Sincerely, (name withheld)
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. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.01.23 14:47:00 -
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Kelly Rabbit wrote: Stop holding these people at once, return them to the Empire or their work place and no one gets hurt.
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.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1326
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Posted - 2014.01.24 00:29:00 -
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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. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1326
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Posted - 2014.01.24 21:46:00 -
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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. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1327
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Posted - 2014.01.25 17:50:00 -
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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.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1327
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Posted - 2014.01.25 21:19:00 -
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Ms. Rabbit, A couple things... 1. The full quote of my post isn't necessary to make your point. 2. I doubt any documentation would convince you. 3. In spite of that, I'm willing to meet with you and let you see these groups in person and see their registered SCC documentation identifying them as Kameiras.
A few Ms. Rabbit phrases:
Quote:I can tell you in all certainty... Kameiras would never... Ever No Kameira requests... I am sure that the MIO ... Definitely not Kameiras... There are no disaffected Kameiras...
You have a pattern of speaking with a level of certainty that you do not have. It is a fact that corporate distribution agents do hire Kameiras to serve as security guards aboard their transport vessels. Capsuleer pilots are hired to fly these Kameiras to medical facilities, sometimes Gallente or Matari or Caldari for medical and psychological screening. Any pilot who regularly runs distribution missions with Amarrian companies will discover this. It took me less than two days to find this to be true first hand. You assume that the ideal in Amarrian society is always upheld. It is not. Nor are the ideals in any of our cultures always upheld. Caldari, Gallente, Amarrian, and Minmatar cultures are all flawed enough that we sometimes violate our stated values. Is it really so hard for you to believe that Amarrian companies would do this? You yourself could run a few distribution missions and sooner or later you would see it for yourself.
It would be nice to have an ordinary conversation with you on the subject sometime without bleeped out name calling and such. Do you suppose that might be possible? The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1327
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Posted - 2014.01.26 14:31:00 -
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Katran Luftschreck wrote:Kameira casually rips savage's head off.
While I appreciate the concern, let me communicate this. While with these people, the one thing I have come to most deeply respect and admire about them is their incredible self control. One thing I have learned about the best soldiers is that they are trained to be self-controlled men and women. Yes, they are killers, yes they are highly devoted and highly devout, but they express that on the battlefield on the front lines and not in random and uncontrolled expressions of anger. The Kameiras do not act "casually." They are a most deliberate people.
I would remind you also that this was a tour of our facility, not a free-for-all let them loose in the station. The Kameiras have been perhaps the most respectful and honorable guests we have ever had aboard our vessels. They were fully briefed before the tour began and their conduct was and remains as disciplined as one would expect from people so trained.
The 70 that went with us and were present at the rescue of 420 additional Kameiras together have chosen an Amarrian built station in a system outside the sovereignty of the major empires to establish their community. We will assist in every possible way.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1327
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Posted - 2014.01.26 20:10:00 -
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Kelly Rabbit wrote:Now everyone can see your lies. That you have nearly 500 Kameiras (or so you claim) and they all- all!-wish to betray their Faith, Empire and God to go elsewhere is so insane I have no words. ((OOC Note: Do you even read Prime Fiction? https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Kameiras_(Chronicle) is a good place to start. Stop making things up.)
It is not the Kameiras who have betrayed their faith, but the Amarrian corporations who have betrayed the faith and betrayed the Kameiras. The Kameiras are loyal and corporations (i.e. Joint Harvest, et.al.) that have compromised.
((It is because I have read the Chronicles...)) The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1327
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Posted - 2014.01.26 23:42:00 -
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Nauplius wrote: Interestingly enough, the most common delivery mission offered was the shipment of arms. I wonder whether the Disciples of Ston decline these missions as well, and how they manage the standing losses from all of these declined and failed missions.
In answer to your question, we decline all arms related mission. We gladly accept missions involving medicines to needy persons, food and other helpful and productive activities to build up our standing. In Vashkah, I have obtained access to level one and two agents and through diplomatic skills have been able to maintain that access and still decline every four hours those missions distasteful to me. Declining missions does not hurt your standing as long as it is no more frequent than once every four hours. Standing loss for failed missions is minimal unless you are running a "Faction Mission." We never run such missions. In this I am also able to accept and quit missions involving slaves, homeless people, and Kameiras and help these betrayed and exploited people.
Bottom line; run enough missions and you will soon discover incredible corruption among agents and by extension, the companies they represent. If you have angst express it where it ought to be expressed; toward those corrupt entities such as Joint Harvest et.al.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1328
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Posted - 2014.01.27 14:41:00 -
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Lady Katherine Devonshire wrote:
First off all, Mr.Momaki, Kameiras are not "exploited."
Likewise, when the homeless are relocated, is this not done so that they may find employment, and through that a better life, the end goal?
Are you familiar with the term "Elite Slaves?" It is a broad category that includes things such as nurses and rescue workers. What happens when a mine collapses or a plague strikes and these people who were promised to assist fail to arrive?
I do hope it is not too late for you to return to the righteous path of true benevolence, lest this path of self-aggrandizement lead you into ruin.
It is obvious to me that you have rarely or perhaps never run distribution misisons. Agents are both high corrupt and corrupting of those who work for them without questioning.
1. Kameiras are exploited by agents sending them to do work that is directly contrary to their specific "nature of their purpose" that they have trained for and indoctrinated since birth. What is the nature of their purpose? Quote:to serve as special operation units and front line forces You and other Amarrian loyalists are the ones who should be rescuing the Kameiras from this expoitation. You are the ones who should be confronting Joint Harvest and Nurtura and the others who are doing the exploiting. Don't fault us for doing what you have failed to do.
2. Distribution agents would prefer to send the homeless out the airlocks of stations or frame them for capital crimes. Since they are prevented from doing that, they simply hire capsuleers to transport them and dump them at competing stations. I will provide agent testimony to this next time I help a group of these homeless. Stop being so na+»ve about agents. They are supremely corrupt and abusive. You need to run some distribution missions to see first hand. Then you can come back and accuse me.
3. Elite slaves are sent by Amarrian corporations to do construction work on Caldari stations that are behind schedule. You are wrong about elite slaves. They specialize in brutal physical labor.
This new work is just as much humanitarian as anything else we do. It is work that every devout Amarrian Capsuleer should be doing. You should be protecting the integrity of your institutions.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1328
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Posted - 2014.01.27 15:58:00 -
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Rescue Report: 116.01.16 Reception Report: From Royal Ammatar Engineering Corps (50 Male exotic dancers, 70 Marines, 70 Militants, 10 tourists) 116.01.20 19:58 Reception Report: From NUVOS Resources for Freedom Fund, 109,184 former slaves. Resource: Ice mined in the Mandate. 116.01.24 Transport Log: 70 Freed Slaves, 55 Slavers to Yulai and Ation 116.01.26 Reception Report: From Amarrian Contact (1,200 Elite Slaves, 640 homeless, 31,300 Kameiras, 20 slaves)(20 Slaves: Ashab Center) (1200 Elite Slaves to Kaap Center)
I have fallen behind a bit in my reporting as of late. This should catch me up.
Dear Lady Devonshire,
With all due respect and no disrespect intended: You say that I am Quote:clearly choosing not to see certain things about holders, et.al. Let me assure you that my eyes are wide open. I promised to provide agent testimony regarding the abuse and exploitation of the homeless. It took very little time to find this agent:
Himusstiad Shamiri Vashkah, Further Foodstuffs 116.01.27 15:14 (80 homeless people)
Quote:Our cargo area and lower-tier decks are overflowing with vagabonds and tramps. It has almost reached epidemic proportions. These people simply refuse to leave, some are laid off workers of ours while others are simply outsiders who think they can come and live off our hospitality indefinitely. Since there are strict regulations against sending them out the airlock for no reason, and since we can't simply frame every single one of them for a crime worthy of such a fate, we've no choice but to forcibly move them somewhere else. Another station will do. In fact I'd like you to move a heap-load of them to Shumam VII - Further Foodstuffs Plantation. I never liked those bastards over there anyway, let them deal with this 'human problem'.
Please, I beg you to discern the difference between the ideal world of the religious, holder who may sincerely practice his or her own religion with regards to slavery and the dark widespread corruption of corporate abuse and exploitation. Open your eyes to the fact that not everyone believes or practices as you do. None of what I am saying is beyond your personal ability to confirm. Easily, in less than a weeks time, you can confirm every claim that I have made. Just step out into the real world of the way business is done between agents and capsuleers and you will see. You could have a positive influence in changing these institutions if you are willing. Now, to be fair. Let me point out that it is not just the Amarrian Corporations who exploit the homeless. Gallente, Minmatar, and Caldari corporations also are guilty of this. It can all be documented in the agent's own words.
Dear Scherezad and Ms Ishikari: Please assist me in the process of filing such a report. Do you have a reliable contact you can give me to make the report to? I would very much like to do this but am not sure how. Thank you sincerely.
Dear Ms. Ymladris: Thank you also for the cultural exchange opportunity. The report is that the combined groups are busy beyond belief. Great activity is astir. Excellent report, Thank you. I agree that the deprograming issue among Kameiras is a significant issue. However, there are few groups who are more disciplined, hard working or possess more stamina and determination than the Kameiras. They know more than most how to exercise self-initiative. There are leaders among them who can and will see to the good of the whole. Right now, I write this in an environment surrounded by Amarrian Religious banners and sounds of priests chanting in the background. Where I am is a place where these people can live unexploited, devout lives. That said, I anticipate that some or many may want to return to active, front-line special unit deployment. As much as it pains my pacifistic soul, I entertain that Devout Amarrian Capsuleers express their availability to take those who wish to be under their command that they contact me so I may present that as a possibility. They will not return to the likes of Nurtura, Joint Harvest, or Further Foodstufffs.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1328
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Posted - 2014.01.27 21:24:00 -
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Reception Report: 116.01.27 Homeless, 2 groups of 80 each.
Thank you Che. Your insight is appreciated.
Yes, I committed an act of deception to help these homeless people escape a cycle of being dumped from station to station by people who despise them. Will this hurt my credibility? Probably for some people. I break customs laws every time I rescue someone from a deathcan. I use technology to hide from law enforcement in the act of committing that crime. Does that hurt my credibility, yep. Credibility is a good thing to a point. The respect and trust of others is a good thing to a point. However, we will commit acts of deception to help groups of slaves, homeless, and other exploited peoples to escape their captivity and find a better life. It is not without historical precedent. Underground organizations, underground railroads, safe houses, etc all have used intentional deception to house, help and liberate the oppressed. Would you trade the love, respect and trust of every friend to save one life? ten lives? a hundred?
The Disciples of Ston walk on feet of clay; of this I am sure. We make mistakes and misjudgments from time to time. However, there is a time when the conscience dictates that you must act and then you do. Sometimes hindsight will tell you that you should have acted differently. But, the knowledge of future "hindsight" ought not to paralyze us from action when the moment demands it. I look into the faces of these homeless and see their cares and sorrows and see their lost dreams and their suffering. I am willing to lose friends, lose credibility, endure anger, absorb ridicule...to help them. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1329
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Posted - 2014.01.31 16:05:00 -
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Rescue Report:
Homeless: (Saatuban: 80, Korama: 80)
I have enjoyed visiting my old stomping ground in Lonetrek. I took the Committere up there on a mission to assist the homeless, but have returned to Domain to help Captain Nalthkh during the duration of the war dec. If and when the crisis passes, I plan to return to Domain and continue working there for a while focused on the homeless. I believe there is much potential for us to work there. I am a little melancholy over the reality that I recognize none of the old names I used to know in the Piekura/Korama area; flux and change I guess.
I have been asked to respond to ROFF Alliance or any others who may make a formal offer to assist DSTON in the war declared against us by Against All Pacifists. While we appreciate the offer of assistance, we must respectfully decline the offer. As pacifists, we would be in violation of our principles to hire or accept such assistance. Thanks for offers of assistance and I hope you will understand why we must decline those offers.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1329
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Posted - 2014.02.01 02:31:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.01.31 19:13 Doctor Bonn Young, 10 people
Thank you, Mr. Baracca. We gladly receive your wishes and may peace be returned to you.
The rescue above was prior to "open season" but I had not gotten around to reporting it. For now things are quiet. Being somewhat unfamiliar with war terms, Mr. Dietrichan has said to Tahrmal that he will be "camping on us." I am not sure what that means exactly. Right now it seems to mean that he is remaining in Niarja. He might be taking a nap. I tried to start a conversation with him a few minutes ago, but he hasn't answered. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1329
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Posted - 2014.02.01 14:56:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.01 14:28 44 people
A little time out of the pod was a welcome release as this mid-day rescue occurred in the absence of the war person. I was able to head straight for the Kaap Center after the rescue and wait out the timer there before returning to patrol. Tahrmal and I speculate that Mr. Anti-Pacifist probably isn't an idealist but rather hired by someone else. Certain recent interactions would lead us to guess in that direction. But, we can't be sure. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1330
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Posted - 2014.02.02 01:00:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.01 21:26 Tazz Despair 83 people
We were able to rescue these 83 and get them to the Kaap center immediately, primarily because the war guy was in pod but in neither Kaap nor Niarja. We don't where he was.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1330
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Posted - 2014.02.02 14:50:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.02 14:39 Sass Tam 10 people
We are all capable of envisioning good and we are all capable of envisioning evil. Many choose to keep the focus on good and seek to build societies that are healthy and productive. But some take a turn that leads to great darkness and most shudder at the evil that results from an imagination that give itself over to darkness and depravity and violence. Were there a way to predict such predilections could we as a society limit the giving of power to such people? That itself is one of those "hubris loaded questions." Still, I think it needs to be asked. For example, do we pay any attention at all to this in the capsuleer selection process? Doubtful.
Well, I don't have an outlined end to this train of thought but I would say that I think it is important for all of us to discipline our imaginations. If we think we toy with dark, violent, sadistic things in our minds without them touching our will, we are dangerously mistaken. Capsuleers, especially are vulnerable because of the power to carry out their dark imaginations. Capsuleers also are equally capable of carrying our bright and positive imaginations. Seems there is a choice before us. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1330
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Posted - 2014.02.02 20:26:00 -
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I can confirm that we received into our Matriculation program an additional 9200 new residents from Ashab through the Resources for Freedom program.
Also Calyce lo has been regularly making proclamations during her trips in Niarja. This one was recorded earlier.
Quote:[15:03:27] Calyce Io > People of Niarja, I have an announcement on behalf of Nauplius, Divine Commodore of the 24th Imperial Crusade. [15:03:44] Calyce Io > The most vile criminal in all of New Eden is now in this system. [15:04:16] Calyce Io > I speak of Ston Momaki. A man who "rescues" slaves. [15:04:51] Calyce Io > By ripping Slaves from the bosom of holy Amarr, he condemns them to certain Damnation. [15:05:11] Piranha Red [Multiple Items] [15:05:11] Calyce Io > And insults the holy Amarrian practice of slavery. [15:05:59] Calyce Io > He should be ganked whenever he is seen. Such ganks will win great favor with the Amarr God. [15:06:15] Calyce Io > And assure admission to Paradise. Amen. Amarr Victor. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1330
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Posted - 2014.02.03 18:21:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.03 14:09 Cassandra Crendraven 20 people 116.02.03 18:10 Thiamine Pyrophosphate 3 people
This little interface command has been a sanity saver in the last few days of patrol work. It has been necessary to more closely monitor local channels and unfortunately The Summit where the war fella can be tracked. Audio is off and translated text is all I see, but it is sometimes more than I can take. There is a palpable sigh when "Clear All Content" is selected and the screen goes blank.
We have been very fortunate that we have been able to conduct the majority of our rescues in such a way that those rescued can be immediately transported to a safe Center where medical care, food and restful conditions are better than aboard ship. But, for us as patrol pilots, it has definitely meant more time in the pod and little time relaxing aboard station. O well... The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1331
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Posted - 2014.02.04 14:13:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.03 22:49 Kaffee Kanne 10 former Elite Slaves, 69 former slaves
Again "Clear All Content" has been a life saver. Fortunately, when a certain individual's transponder is off, I can keep the channels in the background.
A trip to Yulai will need to be carved out in the next couple days as our population of Slavers is back up to the point where we like to have them transferred out of Kaap and over to HQ in Yulai. Manwe has also indicated a number that he has transferred recently and a few here and there at other centers that we need to bring in to the central point in Yulai.
Now to administrative issues and a request for advice. We are looking for lower tax infrastructure options for supplying our Matriculation centers. While we are not in a desperate situation, we want to use our resources wisely. In particular, we are looking for high security water producing planets with the lowest tax rates. Any input on this would be appreciated. We would like to pull up stakes in some of our current locations and rebuild elsewhere.
Thanks in advance for input. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1331
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Posted - 2014.02.05 15:57:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.04 1849 Paris Astaria 21 people 116.02.04 20:31 Lumix Black (10 Marines, 31 Former Slaves, 10 Tourists, 8 hounds, 3 Slavers), Ax Hooner 10 people (with the assistance of Captain Tahrmal Nalthkh and the crew of the DSS Assist) [20:54:03] Tahrmal Nalthkh > 116.02.04 20:46 Mr Haulz 50 rescued
There was a very active period yesterday in Niarja. Fortunately, both the Committere and the Assist were on patrol and we were able to work together. We were able to make transfers in Kaap dead space and get those rescue to our Kaap center much sooner than if we had been patrolling alone. Timers can be waited our in dead space while the other ship returns to patrol. In this way all these who were rescued were quickly brought to our Center and did not need to spend significant time on ship. We couldn't have asked for things to go smoother in this particular rescue operation and we commend both crews for their efficiency and competency.
A word about Slavers:
We have struggled since the beginning on the issue of how to best handle the slavers we rescue from deathcans together with slaves they are smuggling. We have sought clarity about the penalties exacted on slavers who are caught in this act of smuggling. Opinion varies but there seems to be a strong suggestion that execution and generational slavery are on the table. A firm principle that we always abide by is that we will never hand anyone over for execution or to generational slavery. Slavers know that it is a strong deterrent to other would be smugglers to see another's whole family punished in reprisal for their crimes. Many of the Slavers we rescue are very fearful of being handed over to those who would mete out such penalties. We have attempted to contact both Concord authorities and the SOE regarding slavers. We have not received a response, so in the mean time we provide humane conditions and protection from execution and generational slavery. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1331
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Posted - 2014.02.08 20:02:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.08 16:43 Bemyslave 240 lives(10 Janitors, 100 Militants, 20 Prisoners, 85 former slaves, 18 hounds, 7 Slavers)
Once in scan range, we found the contents of this deathcan to catch us all off guard a little. Seldom do we find such a wide variety of life on board. Of the 240 lives, only the 85 slaves were considered contraband and illegal to transport from the Empire into the State. While I do not usually contact pilots who are registered owners of deathcans, I have in this case. I simply asked why the non-illegal lives were jettisoned. We'll see what she has to say if she responds. Perhaps her call name says something of the reason. We also have some sorting out to do regarding who all these people are and how they got aboard the same ship. Our staff will be busy over the next few days seeing both the needs of those rescued and sorting out their identities. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1331
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Posted - 2014.02.10 01:27:00 -
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Taisia Zaytseva wrote:lots of not nice things...
We don't think it was you. Your hatred is strangely insincere.
Rescue Report:
116.02.09 01:00 Leona Uisen 67 people
The Disciples of Ston have christened the DSS Plowshare and deployed it alongside the DSS Assist both under the command of Captain Tahrmal Nalthkh. There is minor fitting yet to be done on it and then it will be ready for service. The Plowshare will be equipped for confiscation as well as rescue work
Also to report: Tahrmal Nalthkh arrived from Ealur today with donated supplies including medicine, food, and newly hired staff including a group of scientist to help with the technical training of Matriculants. We have also hired a group of Freed Slaves to help with the growing Matriculant population here in Kaap. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.02.10 16:12:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.10 02:41 BlakDice 26 people
These 26 people were jettisoned in a deathcan and might not have been rescued but for a pilot who reported the can. The pilot stayed by the can until we could arrive to rescue them. They were rescued from the cold of space and were brought to a place of warmth and provision.
Right around the same time two pilots from reputable organizations conducted a verification tour of our Kaap facility. This location was chosen not because it is the largest of our populations, but because it is the busiest rescue reception center. As Tahrmal stated earlier, we know that there are those who disagree with what we do and doubt that we are genuine. People should raise questions, that generates accountability and is good for our organization. The raising of such questions in a respectful manner with appropriate decorum and appropriate discourse resulted in the arranging of this verification tour and perhaps more such tours in the future. I salute the two pilots involved and appreciate the way that they have handled any concerns about our operation.
I am not naming them here to respect their privacy. Lately there has been some distasteful posting on this thread and I do not want to expose these pilots to such things unless they chose to make their names known. I have grown to respect many of our detractors and have grown to respect the one who requested the tour even more since meeting the individual in person. I know that many questions and concerns probably remain open but I hope that some were answered in the short time we could spend together.
May grace abide with the both of you. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
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Posted - 2014.02.10 16:58:00 -
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Karynn Denton wrote:Disciples of Ston, I have questions:
Do you ever confiscate contraband psychotropics such as capsuleer combat boosters or baseliner recreational drugs?
If so, what do you do with them?
If not, why not?
I look forward to your reply.
Thanks for your question. Yes we confiscate these items when we happen upon them. Our policy with weapons, ammunition and drugs is to store them indefinitely. The reason for this is because it is our policy to never profit from such confiscations. All the items we confiscate are verifiable over time. We maintain separate storage facilities for all confiscated weapons, ammo, and drugs. We do not trash or recycle them again so that a permanent record may be maintained and verified and so that base materials can not be sold by us. Should you wish to inspect a confiscation facility please feel free to contact me and we can arrange a time to do this. Once an inspection is made, your outside record could be verified by a repeat visit should you chose to do so. In other words, items in our confiscation facility will always be there. More may be added, but nothing will be removed.
Please feel free to ask for any clarification. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.02.10 19:20:00 -
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Karynn Denton wrote:[ So, you have a stockpile of drugs that are doing nothing but taking up space in your storage facilities? I can't help but think that all that space could be used for food, beds or medical supplies.
How did I know this might be the response from one who self identifies as a booster smuggler. Drug confiscations are a "tiny" portion of our confiscation work. Confiscations are kept completely separate from our Matriculations Centers. They are in separate stations. The weapons, ammo, and drugs we confiscate will never be used again. Not even the materials they are made of will be used again. They are in perpetual storage, so no, you can't have them, Ms. Denton. That said we are happy to arrange verification through a third party acceptable to both of us if you so desire. We are quite happy with our security arrangements in all our station environments, but thanks for the offer.
Rescue Report:
116.02.10 18:56 Zordor Rock 13 people, DARR Max 21 former slaves, 2 slavers
Two deathcans with 36 survivors were found on this patrol. All are OK. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.02.11 19:05:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.11 18:56 17 people
This rescue was made while returning from business in the Mandate and Republic together with Dr. Nalthkh. I was there to complete transfer documents handing administrative duties over to him for all our Centers in the Republic and the Mandate. Dr. Nalthkh is our most gifted administrator, so he will have charge of our largest centers that reside in this areas. The exception is Egbinger. We have a very small center there that is independent and wants to be left that way. They are an interesting group consisting of a small band of former slaves, castaway militants, one scientist and a former corporate VIP. They are happy the way they are and have asked to be left alone. Alone, they will be left. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.02.12 01:24:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.11 19:48 240 Elite Slaves rescued from Joint Harvest Plantation, Kaaputenen VIII Moon 4
It has been suggested to me that detailed records of these rescues be kept and a report submitted to the House of Records regarding the contracting of illegal slave labor by Joint Harvest to construction projects in other stations in non-slave sovereignties in violation of treaty etc. This is on going and we are keeping transcripts of all conversations including agents names, times and locations. We believe one particular agent in this station is showing a pattern of such behavior. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.02.20 15:21:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.18 21:00 10 former Slaves, 4 Slavers 116.02.18 21:22 small confiscation
The activity reported above occurred while enroute conducting other business for the Disciples. I have not been on regular patrols lately due to administrative duties. Unfortunately, I will be busied for a while longer before being able to return to more active patrol time. I will be occupied in transportation duties and will be piloting the Freedom Liner so rescues will not be part of my duties for the time being. We received a request last week to take on a large group of refugees consisting of a variety of groups in a variety of situations. Some are just stranded civilians down on their luck and in need of transition. Others are conscientious objectors seeking asylum. Former slaves, homeless and various other disaffected are among those I am scheduled to pick up and transport to various centers. 26,010 m3 of total passenger transport capacity is needed which is near maximum for the Liner. This is particularly true because the crew is making special accommodations to separate out the distinct passenger groups for the journey. Some will have further to go and have more cargo space needs. Others will need privacy simply because of cultural reasons. Thankfully, there will be no customs issues on this journey. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.02.25 14:26:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.25 00:33 Maneteren Tai'shar 2 people
I was on my way to Yulai and my route took me through Tourier so it occurred to me to swing into Diaderi since it was only one jump out of the way and I was piloting a S&R vessel. I'm very glad. Two people were rescued. I also had an opportunity to stay overnight at the Tourier Matriculation Center. The small community there is doing very well.
116.02.24 20 Freed Slaves, 160 homeless persons, 10 Janitors, 50 Marines, 110 Militants, 20 Prisoners, 4 Scientists, 70 Slavers, 78 Tourists.
The above log notation represents those who were transported either to the Yulai Center or Ation Center. We are happy to have some of these as additional staff at our centers in those locations. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.03.03 15:18:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.02.28 00:40 Ananam Besuda 20 people 116.03.02 19:45 Milay Lee 5 people (Diaderi) 116.03.03 15:06 Blizzaro 11 people
Ananam Besuda is a corrupt employee of the Joint Harvest Corporation operating in one of their facilities within the Caldari State. He is noted for the handling of illegal slave labor both between Joint Harvest facilities as in this case and in the use of slave labor occasionally contracted to State facilities. These were individual slaves and the specific arrangement included the requirement that transport be in violation of State Customs regulations. We watch these agents carefully and intervene whenever we can.
The Diaderi rescue occurred while enroute from business at Corporate HQ in Yulai. I was attending Development meetings. The third rescue was on routine patrol shift. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.03.03 15:57:00 -
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Mr. T., We are gathering specific data including agent names, dates, times, and locations of slave use within State boundaries by the Joint Harvest Corporation. We are recording both attempted transactions between Amarr corporations with State boundaries and between Joint Harvest and Caldari corporations within State boundaries. When we feel we have a sufficient mass of specific occurrences we will submit that information to House of Records. As these operations are part of our rescue work, we will continue to post them here as part of our stated commitment. And no, there is no concern that our posts here will alter agent behavior. It will take some time to compile the data, because our agent interactions are only small part of our time spent discharging our duties.
et.al...
I understand Mr. Stitcher's angst but I happened to take a brief survey of the total number of Galnet posts from him. Perhaps a quieter person should make the criticism. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.03.07 00:53:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.03.03 23:02 Ananam Besuda 240 Elite Slaves 116.03.06 23:15ff Ananam Besuda 240 Elite Slaves, 20 Slaves
Faith in the Matriculation Center
There is a saying that there are no atheists in deathcans. This may be a truism of sorts but it is a short-sell of the more complex spirituality that we see formed and forming among those we rescue. Over the last couple years we have been able to make observations and see general patterns in what we would call the GÇ£unique monotheismGÇ¥ of the average rescued former slave. These observations are not a promotion of any religion or faith; just observations that might be of interest to some. If there is a spirituality present among those we rescue it is most often monotheistic and either formed or partly formed by the SlavesGÇÖ exposure to the Amarr faith. Those who were at some point in their lives with a holder who inculcated a positive sense of devotion to deity and the practice of prayer find that faith present in the deathcan. Let me explainGǪ
Many former slaves in the deathcan experience describe praying to God that their suffering might be seen by the Deity and that deliverance may be offered in His mercy. When deliverance comes there is a reinforcement that God has responded in mercy and that their suffering has brought the favor/grace of the Deity to bear upon their plight. Many former slaves have told us that they have been taught that in time, through the travails of their labor, service and struggle, that they may find both the path to God and their freedom. There is a translation of this that happens upon rescue and often forms the basis of an ongoing monotheistic religious practice.
The upshot of this is our observation that there is a subtle shift in the view of the Deity as one of judgment to one of responsive mercy. This evolution of monotheism is an interesting phenomenon and goes on to be formative in the MatriculantsGÇÖ adaptation to life beyond slavery. Through education and social exposure as well as through access to religious services (Amarr and Other), Matriculants develop religiously along various paths. Atheism is rare but not unheard of. An altered monotheism as just described is common.
What also develops as what I might call a syncretized monotheistic spiritualism that comes from a well-established monotheism added to growing curiosity and learning about tribal spirituality after they have been rescued. In this way, Matriculants grow to own their own faith, develop their own practice, ritual and sacrament. Finally there are some who move away from theistic spirituality toward spiritism. What most delights me is that as the diversity develops an irenic spirit persists in the community as a whole. Perhaps it is this irenic spirit that can best teach us as capsuleers who are in such desperate need for peace.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.03.20 13:26:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.03.17 22:47 Sage Eclipse Eclipse 5 people 116.03.19 18:25 Speedyrock 10 people
These rescue represent the last rescue in Niarja and the first rescue once I relocated to Yulai. The ten rescued yesterday are now located at the Tourier Center. This is a very nice station and Proteque is perhaps one of the most attentive to the needs of station residents. This is a good place to live and work either as a transition point or permanently for any Matriculants that we rescue in the area.
The other reason I am here is to manage the increase in our Kamerias Reception work. This is not an area of direct intention as most of those who come under our jurisdiction have come to us via contract from a pilot outside our organization. This pilot will remained unnamed, but I do have permission to speak of some of his activity. He has been running through level three distribution missions but never completes any deliveries of Kamerias. Some at least have been turned over to us. While we are seeking other avenues for this community, the process has been slow. In the mean time, we have located a fit Amarr station for their housing needs. I currently have the task of accepting 4 separate contracts and transporting these groups to the community established. We have no idea how often this will occur or the numbers involved in the future. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.03.21 20:00:00 -
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Rescue Report, etc
116.03.20 14:12 Julius Caius 10 people, Fen Hargoun 5 people 116.03.20 210 Kameiras from Pashanai Ministry of War 116.03.20 630 Kameiras from Khafis, Kador Family Bureau 116.03.20 210 Kameiras and 900 Marines from Lisudeh Theology Council 116.03.20 210 Kameiras from Hasiari Ammatar Consulate 116.03.21 19:42 760 cubic meters of Biomass incinerated in Badivefi
Above is numerated the contracts mentioned yesterday. All were transported safely. The last entry refers to something that happened several months ago. We had received a donation of biomass for our nutrition program from a questionable source. We left the shipment in Badivefi and sent samples to our labs for verification purposes. It was determined that the biomass was from unacceptable sources and not suitable for nutritional production. It has been disposed of through incineration. We only report it because at the time we said we would report its final disposition. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.03.23 23:52:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.03.22 17:05 Parham Nuts 39 former Slaves, 10 Former Elite Slaves 116.03.23 00:12 Kira Sekushi 4 people, Blam Hakoke 21 people
The First Anniversary of the Battle over Caldari Prime was a pleasant and peaceful. I had this ongoing feeling that many of those who attended just want the war to be over and for there to be peace between the Caldari and Gallente. Commander A9 did a superb job in organizing the event. The spirit of peace was palpable with the small exception of a few warmongering comments by the minority. I had not planned to attend but headed over as an after-thought. It was a much needed and welcomed break. I would have stayed until the very end but I felt that I had to return to my assigned patrol. Upon return, I found the two deathcans in the second record above. The overall spirit of the event was one of peace and I feel that the best way to honor the dead is to seek a lasting peace for the generations that will follow them. I hope more events of unity will be held in the future. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.03.29 00:24:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.03.24 23:55 Miya Toyo 10 people 116.03.26 13:07 Varec Ogest 10 people
For some unexplainable reason, my mind settled on the memory of our search for Ivar and Taryn Stjerna some years back. Perhaps it is tiredness that brings the sadness of memory. Families broken because of slavery, war and oppression; this is sad. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.04.04 22:55:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.03.29 21:57 Fryte Meldric 50 people 116.03.29 22:12 Konan Dimitrov 50 people 116.03.30 22:19 Garandorf Andedare 8 people 116.04.03 22:24 Krtkan Moleskin 2 people 116.04.04 22:39 Ateran Norzk 10 people, Krunika Bodho 3 people
This report brings me up to current in the patrol zones between Zoohen and Diaderi. While in this area, I have also participated in Development Office meetings and discussions about a variety of subjects. Manwe was correct to report that another retreat is being planned. Bowman Cotton and Bell Greenhand are drawing up the final details before firm plans will be made.
I see that the timer has expired and I can resume my patrol route. Back out I go. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.04.07 22:22:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.04.05 21:22 AleksandrSnorkevich 3 people 116.04.07 22:15 zBeSz Mileghere 15 people, Scrawen Shido 10 people
I am sitting in a caf+¬ on the Proteque station in Tourier drinking a cup of bad coffee waiting for my auto-translator to self-diagnose and hopefully fix itself. In the meantime, I can understand nothing of what is going on through the station PA. Although, I would very much like to meet the person giving the announcements. It is a very well-trained voice. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.04.11 12:27:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.04.10 18:19 Demonsdread 25 people
For most of those that I rescue, I am the first capsuleer that they actually have met. Unless the rescued group is very large, each DSTON pilot makes a point to interact with the rescued people after the rescue. A a general rule, capsuleer pilots transporting baseliner passengers seldom if ever see the passengers they transport. Crew members do, but not the pilots. Most are safely tucked away in their sterile eggs before and after any real human passengers board or egress their craft. Its funny the things people fear. "If I hold a child's hand, I might catch something..." Well, maybe so but wouldn't you rather experience the humanity rather than fearing if he just sneezed in his hand? Oh how fearful the capsuleer has become of the ordinary. O how we have defined fear into our definition of extraordinary. But this diminishes our potential to positively impact our cultures and greater collection of cultures in our cluster. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.04.14 17:46:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.04.13 13:07 Roman Valeev 48 people, Moriko Takeda 7 people
I have received a communique from a pilot contact regarding a number of homeless persons in need of shelter. The initial report is between 300-500 individuals. Since this is a very broad generalization, we are prepping the Ation Center for the higher end of that number. It seems the homeless situation is worsening in some areas and agents are regularly hiring capsuleer pilots to basically dispose of these people by dumping them in station after station. We will provide long term care education/training and community for these people and sometimes whole families. The resources required are small on a relative scale. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.04.18 14:27:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.04.15 20:32 Ron Klingerius 45 people 116.04.16 14:22 Lexxya Ormand 33 people 116.04.18 14:14 10 former Elite Slaves
Work that pays a living wage and some extra so a man or a woman can provide some happiness to family... These are basics of dignity that humans need in order to thrive. Yet, it is so often denied in order that a tiny minority may live in obscene opulence. This opulence is often justified as the means to provide a living for others. Unfortunately, this "living" is calculated to barely enable those who slave for it the ability to survive. Far from thriving, the masses languish away in survival mode while the opulent purse their lips and justify themselves as saviors and benefactors.
Some dignifying values: Immediate work that pays well Education in personal financial management Good health care Dignifying all aspects of work, intellectual and physical and enabling growth in the same
These are a few of the touchstones of what we try to establish and maintain in our communities. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.04.27 13:13:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.04.19 14:14 (blue) 25 people 116.04.25 18:27 Gyula79 10 people, Shadow Brodaga 10 people
Multiple deathcan rescues are less frequent in my current patrol assignment but thankfully, this one was routine procedurally and the cans were successfully and safely evacuated.
I am back in my patrol zone and finished the resupply last evening and have the specialized, limited crew aboard. We are now flying in War Dec protocol. This means a lot of time floating in the goo and no time sitting in the Leaning Tower for coffee. I'm not too happy about that. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.01 19:56:00 -
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Rescue Report: 116.05.01 19:42 1 person One person is a universe of value as we have said before. This kind of rescue defines our values.
Reception Report: 30 Freed Slaves, 10 Freedom Fighters 116.05.01 This reception report reminds me of the reason to hold to the hope that there is goodness and compassion among us. These weary souls were given to our care by a capsuleer pilot who took the time to rescue them, tend to their medical needs and request that we care for them in the long term. They were well cared for and healthy enough to join the communities established in our Yulai centers. The Disciples of Ston bid a warm greeting of peace to this pilot of compassion a warrior though she may be.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.02 23:21:00 -
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Rescue Report: 7669 people
The Disciples of Ston salute Captain Vinh Trahn of Seven Stars Search and Rescue and the brave crew of the rescue vessel Hoenir who rushed to the scene from far distant space because of the urgency of the need of 5 deathcans with thousands of survivors on board. We also salute Edaine Numenor from Numenor Benevolent Holdings and the brave crew of the Bluebird who also arrive on the scene to assist in the rescue. These two brave crews and captains along with the DSS Pacifist and her crew rescued a total of 7669 people before time ran out for the rest. Some the of the deathcans were either disintegrated or unknown pilots rescued additional survivors.
Our Kaap Center is busy now with the new arrivals. The Agridome Habitation Center has already begun construction and fitting of new units. It will be several hours before we receive the report on how all the survivors weathered the deathcan experience. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.07 00:08:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.05.06 18:56 Fayarra 10 people 116.05.06 23:55 Angel Angelarius 20 people
It takes a measure of self-vigilance to not succumb to great animosity and hatred toward those who traffic other people as if they are not so much as chattel. Children taken from the love of families and treated as objects to be bought and sold. What enters into the imagination of people that would make them do such things. It is perhaps the greatest frustration to do as much as one can against such things and still find it as too little. It is all one can do to hold back the tide of despair that comes upon my soul at such things. All that is good and kind and merciful in this universe weeps at it. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.09 01:09:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.05.08 12:59 Serana Quinoxx 25 people
Work continues. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.12 01:58:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.05.11 20:39 Seth Igunen 13 people, Yara Terona 48 people
The Pacifist has a good crew with good ideas. There off hours have not been idol. Pre-duty briefings often generate new ideas for efficient and effective rescue techniques. The dual deathcan rescue above is an example of scenario discussed stationside of cans outside of transport range from each other and strategies to rescue both without undue danger. Kudos to the crew of the Pacifist on this one.
Our Kaap center now has 55 slavers on detention there and so it will be time to transfer them to Yulai soon. Once again I will repeat: The slavers we rescue tell us that if tried and convicted of cross border slave trading or attempted cross border slave trading in violation of treaty, they would be subject to execution and their families enslaved. This we cannot condone nor enable. Those detained by DSTON are treated humanely and protected from the death penalty and generational slavery. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.18 22:06:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.05.12 20:32 Yamila Isekrockel 28 former Slaves, 60 Exotic Dancers (female), 50 Exotic Dancers (male)
I apologize for getting behind in my reporting. This particular rescue from several days back appeared to be a deliberate attempt to traffic cross borders in violation of treaty. While those technically employed as exotic dancers and not legally slaves, they are often found along with slave shipments destined for prostitution in Jita. We are happy to present them the possibility for a different life if they should choose and even if not, we are glad to have rescued them. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.23 23:05:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.05.23 19:07 Helzrazor Merkur 1 person
Unintentional objectifications and generalizations: These are mental judgments I am trying to tame. Mental habits can be so subtlety tenacious and many times I'm unaware that I am doing it until I hear myself verbalize them. Yikes, did I really think that? Although some level of generalization is need to effectively function within an organization even as a level of healthy compartmentalization is needed to function within a role, when the day's tasks are completed it is good to take a more self-critical look at such things. Maybe that can be done over a cup of coffee at the local caf+¬.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.25 13:23:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.05.24 00:06 Brim Chelien, 50 people r
Productive and dare I say "happy" life cannot proceed when the soul is dominated by hate, vengeful thoughts and obsession with getting even. These darks aspirations must die and be replaced with the light of a higher evolved sense of survival. We must begin to establish violence as an aberration and the vestige of a lower state. We know that humanity is far from this, but to press for it is the beginning of all things worth achieving. For those who have never thought of peace as a possibility, start thinking in that direction.
50 people here are happy to be alive and looking at new possibilities in life. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.05.26 19:54:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.05.26 00:37 J-Thiesant 48 people
What is the feeling of betrayal? I've been trying to get my head around that emotion for a while as it is often used to describe how deathcan victims feel. Its not as if there was any trust between the capsuleer pilot and his or passengers. Yet, those in the deathcan feel betrayed. In fact, they feel so even more than from a cruel slave master. Something about the discarding of their lives as if nothing more that a crumpled up candy wrapper tossed in to the bin. This seems to be at the root of the feeling of betrayal. It is a powerful and tenacious emotion. Our counselors spend much time helping deathcan victims cope with it and move beyond it. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.06.01 20:07:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.05.30 20:37 Infect One 5 people 116.06.01 19:30 Ian Rodriguez 115 people
Gang violence is something we witness at least once per week in our patrol areas. It is a sort of violent behavior that reveals the worst part of human character. Pilots seeks to kill but not in brave defense of values, country or ideal. They merely gang up on others, provoke or trick others and strike solely for the "fun" of destruction. It has always been and continues to be something we abhor. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.06.09 19:46:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.06.03 22:49 Viceroy Khanion 8 people
What would delight me is to see an evolution of humanity toward mercy. We have the technology to care for the whole of humanity. What holds us back is the vestige of greed and hatred. Now and then, I am struck with the original grief of seeing the suffering souls we rescue as a symbol of our "slowness" to develop into the higher beings I know we can be; not the souls themselves as slow, but the greedy and hateful ones that perpetrated their suffering. It is also the vestiges of our broken governmental, religious, and social structures that continue to perpetrate violence, bigotry, and oppression of those without power or resources to protect themselves that need to change. I sometimes fear, that even though I may live for many long years as a capsuleer, I might yet miss any appreciable growth in our collective being.
Please forgive me for my pessimism today. Perhaps I need to evolve a more optimistic outlook. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.06.15 13:18:00 -
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Reception Report: 116.06.14 Received from Captain Gaufres (206 former slaves, 70 former Elite Slaves) Rescue Report: 116.06.09 23:28 Mirana Isagar 7 people 116.06.12 18:32 Verruckter Diktator 11 people
The scene was the evening meal and the conversation was about the agridome and the community established there. Part of the conversation was a question how it all came to be. To the inquisitive new Matriculant I answered that it was the pilot who rescued you Captain Gaufres who first planted the seed of this humanitarian work in the minds of a couple social researchers and idealistic philosophers, Manwe Todako and myself. I see with happy nostalgia that Gaufres continues to help those stranded in deathcans as he always has. We salute you. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.06.18 19:10:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.06.15 13:21 Rhazrahon Kashuken 42 people 116.06.15 20:05 Graesson Gilkannon 16 people 116.06.19 18:58 Nessia Mar'Isk, 10 former Slaves, 10 former Elite Slaves
Some improvements that come with age are noticeable to the eye or at least to the perception over the span of time. Other changes take much more time. The aging of a fine wine or cheese all involve a process over time that improves the end product. Subtle at times is the difference of aging that brings a flavorful richness vs an aging that merely eneds in rot and decay. Some processes are even more interesting. A finely crafted guitar with a spruce sound-board improves in sound over time through rigorous playing as the very resin in the wood changes the acoustic character of the wood to generate a richer sound. In this case human intervention teams up with time to help bring about something better. All these metaphors remind me of the need for patient goodness in our time in hope that in another time yet to be, all that we touch may be better. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1365
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Posted - 2014.06.27 23:01:00 -
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Tahrmal Nalthkh wrote:Jandice Ymladris wrote:Among the refugees that have joined us recently were several groups of Elite Slaves. As I nor the Aurora management have any expertise in handling the trauma that comes from being enslaved, I felt the best way to help these poor souls was to transfer them to Tahrmal Nalthkh, member of the Disciples of Ston.
As these elite slaves had no typicall amarr slave marks, they must have been enslaved by one of the various pirate factions. I have confidence in the Disciples of Ston that they'll help these people overcome this traumatic experience. We have received these 240 former Elite slaves in four groupings from Ms. Ymladris. They have reported excellent treatment in the Aurora community and are anxious to integrate among those here. Thank you Ms. Ymladris
I make one brief comment just to indicate that these particular former slaves join others like them previously rescued. They join an already established and well-integrated group of former pirate faction slaves. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1366
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Posted - 2014.06.29 21:44:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.06.29 21:27 mr Digger 10 people, Sabby Hemanseh 13 people
What's worse? Having to start over with absolutely nothing or "starting over" with a greatly reduced quantity of whatever one possessed prior in goods and income? Its not really a trick question. It is one that finds its answer in observation. One may be tempted to answer absolutely or with generalities depending on one's own values. We see people starting over every day and most do remarkably well. We also see people coping with losses that transcend the material. Many former slaves find themselves experiencing profound cultural and spiritual losses even in the midst of new spiritual and cultural horizons. Loss is in the eye of the experiencer.
At the risk of sounding clich+¬, I might say that starting over well depends on one's ability to let go of the past and my right to what is "owed me" because of past achievements, education, title, position, etc. Starting over well may hinge more on my ability to value the present work as good even if it is totally different. "The pay is crap..." but, is it good work? Is it valuable? Is it a service to others? Your past experience, education, training, etc., was not a waste even if it cannot be applied conventionally to the present situation. Apply it unconventionally. No, a street sweeper doesn't need a doctorate but someone with a doctorate can be a street sweeper. Apply this however the situation demands but remember that life will humble us from time to time. Will we meet that humbling set of circumstances with a pout, anger, resentment? or will we meet it with the freshness of new learning and new serving? The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1366
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Posted - 2014.07.07 00:20:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.07.06 23:12 Wowa Azizora 12 people, JT Ernaga 22 people r
To echo Manwe's comments, some though not all Republic owned stations have pollution control issues. We make extensive use of several Republic stations in Republic space without environmental issues. We encounter the issue more frequently in stations outside Republic jurisdiction. In those cases, we usually use bio-domes elsewhere. I know the particular station that continues to be an issue in Manwe's patrol area. I think that perhaps that is a local station manager issue and not necessarily a systemic issue.
All in all, we are happy with the hospitality we have experienced across high security space.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1366
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Posted - 2014.07.11 00:23:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.07.10 00:13 Furious Kyo 148 people
I make this rescue report as I watch our station crew help 148 people into the egress area and triage center. Although most are not in urgent need of serious medical attention, most all pass through the triage center first so that all receive the care they need that may be hidden from casual observation. Adrenaline can often hide even serious injury.
We hope the best for these who have survived a deathcan experience. So long as we can help it, this experience will never be repeated.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1366
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Posted - 2014.07.12 01:21:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.07.12 00:58 Disco'Ninja 1 person, xephyr06 Edier 1 person
Imagine for a moment that you and a friend are standing maybe 500 meters apart. There is a barrier between you, but you can communicate by shouting at each other. Knowing that a friend is there and that you can talk to him or her is of great comfort to you. Imagine now another vision. It it you are alone and soon you become aware of how alone you are. Now suddenly there is a stranger about 500 meters away. Both of you find great comfort in being able to shout to each other and communicate in your loneliness. You are both grateful. Finally, imagine that you are but 500 meters away from another lonely soul, but are unaware that you share both your loneliness and your peril. Only 500 meters separate you yet you cannot shout at each other because you do not know the other is there. The emptiness of space separates you. You both slowly realize that you will die in your loneliness.
Two single survivor deathcans were picked up a short time ago. In the med berth about the DSS Pacifist these two souls met and were told their circumstance. I was in pod, of course, but my crew communicated what could only be described as a mystic presence at that moment. No one could quite put it to words.
Single rescue deathcans are a combination of heart sadness and heart joy.
Pilot Gaufres has transferred to our care: 543 prisoners and 72 Kameiras. They are in temporary quarters in Yulai until Manwe can administrate their disposition. The prisoners will find humane accomodations at our Detention Center in Yulai and the Kameiras will join more their brethren awaiting re-deployment through the PIE program. Once again, Gaufres has demonstrated humanity that we appreciate. Gaufres mentioned that the prisoners were in a Gurista facility and so we hope that it may be found that some or maybe all might be able to be released. We will handle the situation with care and caution while caring for their immediate needs. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1366
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Posted - 2014.07.13 21:09:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.07.12 2034 Castor Malls 50 former slaves, 4 hounds, 5 Slavers 116.07.12 23:44 Thirian Amadarr 30 people
A transcription error precludes me linking information on the second deathcan owner. Administrative efforts are being put forth to correct the error.
The rescue of slavers along with slave survivors has slowed considerable in the past weeks. We think that perhaps fewer slavers are willing to risk the "deathcan" possibility and so conduct their business remotely on such illegal runs. But, that is mere speculation. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1366
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Posted - 2014.07.18 00:20:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.07.15 00:34 Andrey Andorsson 10 people 116.07.16 23:41 mar starseeker 13 people, james blackthorn1 14 people
The folks at the Arcology are always a pleasure to work with. The Administrative staff there handle all with that very rare combination of efficiency and compassion. Thank you Ms. Ymladris for the opportunity to partner in this way.
Jita is a trafficking destination of great concern to DSTON and many others. We have a growing community of those rescued from ships bound for the dark slave under-market of Jita. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1366
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Posted - 2014.07.20 22:25:00 -
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Reception Report:
116.07.20 10 former Elite slaves rescued by Captain Flyint Reverente, picked up in Claysson and brought back to our M-center in Kaaputenen
As part of our Matriculation work, we receive former slaves and refugees of all kinds from other pilots with hearts of humanity that rescue those in peril out in the space=lanes. These pilots take time and risk to do this. We are happy to assist by providing our centers for their care education and re-integration. Captain Reverente came to us through our friend Gaufres. Our gratitude to you both. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1368
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Posted - 2014.07.27 00:09:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.07.26 22:42 Xen0nn 2 people 116.07.26 22:00 (12 former slaves, 5 hounds, 5 slavers)
The first can was detected in predictable deathcan range and position for the patrol area we were in. We noted a distant second can and thought it to be a munitions stash. We rescued the two occupants of the deathcan and brought them back to the M-Center. Seeing an opportunity for a weapons confiscation, we quickly changed over to a confiscation crew and headed back out at the end of the timer. We were somewhat surprised to find the second can also a deathcan. Confiscation protocol does not involve recording pilot info and we also needed to use a different escape procedure being distant from the gate. We have a happy group of rescued people and a happy crew tonight. We count a rescue above and beyond a confiscation on any day. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1368
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Posted - 2014.07.27 23:38:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.07.27 22:57 Deirdre Macduff 1 person
The deathcan owner has some odd religious language in her biography. Those who would seek to do good through the avenue of religion, face the constant barrage of pretenders and hypocrites and worse of all, maniacs. Let those of all beliefs and unbelief for that matter, extend the nest of their values by proving themselves to be gracious toward all, especially to those not of their belief system.
One person of universal value, was rescued from this lonely deathcan. May she be a light in the second chance she has been given. Deirdre Macduff could not snuff out this soul; not today. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1370
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Posted - 2014.08.06 00:40:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.07.29 00:44 Baron VonDragen 41 former slaves, 3 hounds, 4 Slavers 116.08.03 21:07 Sasara Toldya, Estelle Utama, Marcus Rinkles ( 20 former Elite Slaves, 31 former Slaves)
There is an expression: "Something has to give." It is often used in reference to the accumulation of pressing duties and\or demands that become mutually exclusive after a time. This mutual exclusivity need not be a conflict of values or vision and often is not. Most often it comes down to a matter of time and finances. We have felt the press here at DSTON. The Matriculation communities we administrate consume enormous quantities of time and resource. We are feeling pressed as pilots. I have not patrolled as much lately. Planet-side and community based demands have eaten in to flying time. I'm not sure what the long term impact will be.
Note on the second rescue: I exclude linking the names because only two of the three cans were deathcans. I did not have the time to safely rescue survivors and sort our whose can belonged to whom. One of the three is probably only a victim of an attack. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1370
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Posted - 2014.08.11 00:29:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.10 23:51 Nova Valentis 10 people
These ten souls were rescued after I was diverted from my Niarja patrol by an urgent call from Manwe when his ship was unable to accommodate all the survivors of a deathcan he had discovered. While I made it there before his timer expired, the can was gone but a second deathcan remained and ten people were rescued.
I will be putting in a request for another Prowler to be put into service under Manwe's command and that the Beacon be placed on standby. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1370
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Posted - 2014.08.14 23:12:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.14 22:58 Zoraz Azizora 1 person
Thank you Che. We appreciate the advice.
I saw something yesterday that really made me scratch my head. In the past, our ship losses have been due to split second choices and mistakes. The losses have all been very rapid. So when I saw a Fenrir yesterday being slowly bumped several hundred KM away from the Kaap gate then subsequently destroyed with a loss of all hands, I was quite troubled. By now, even the worst pilots among us know not to autopilot in these heavily trafficked trade lanes. Yet this pilot did so and could do nothing while she was inched away and then destroyed. Hopefully some crew made it out through life pods, but we detected no survivors. The pilot was podded. We only managed a small confiscation as we searched wreckage.
Let me join the chorus of voices: "Do not auto pilot in the Kaap corridor to Jita!" The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1370
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Posted - 2014.08.15 16:55:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.15 16:45 Soul Eater Chasind, Yashpegica, Yigg Anoth Interferento (20 former Elite slaves, 10 former slaves, 50 former slaves)
A triple deathcan rescue was conducted without adverse incident today. All those rescued are in relative healthy condition, the 20 former Elite slaves excepted. This is do not to the trauma of the deathcan experience but from the life of physical brutality exacted upon them as Elite slaves. Our staff is seeing to the needs as I report this.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1370
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Posted - 2014.08.17 18:59:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.17 18:46 Jasive Dahown 93 people
A significant Concord presence suggests the usuall end/beginning of the week trade piracy at the crossings. Rescues are more risky at these times so caution is in order. These 93 were in a deathcan from a trade merchant, not anyone specifically involved in recent combat. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1371
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Posted - 2014.08.18 22:05:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.17 19:09 jordan skyfall 50 people 116.08.18 21:56 xSERAFIMAx Kusland 20 people (a small supply of quafe, tobacco, and vitoc)
Rarely, we make a deathcan rescue and find other interesting items in the deathcan. This was the case today. The 20 peopke we rescued were accompanied by quafe, tobacco, and vitoc. The vitoc is greatest value to us if it is the current and proper formulation for any rescued former slaves that are dependent. Technicians are busy testing this particular lot now.
When I am caught up on other matters, I'll try to make an updated confiscation report. We have had a few small confiscations on recent patrols.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1371
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Posted - 2014.08.23 23:45:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.23 23:39 Jason Koth 99 people
After a busy several days of planetside administration, the crew of the Pacifist came upon a deathcan while returning to our patrol HQ in Kaap. 99 people were rescued. We have much to do in our centers and I anticipate that patrolling will be light as a consequence. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1371
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Posted - 2014.08.29 20:51:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.26 22:48 Demos Somnio 40 former slaves, 2 hounds, 4 slavers 116.08.29 20:41 (blue deathcan) 47 people
We have seen a marked decrease in blue deathcan rescues in recent months. The reason eludes us. So I was somewhat surprised to perform such a rescue late today.
On another subject: We are hearing reports of major refugee problems in war zones. A recent contact and request for help indicates to us that what we can do is just the tip of the iceberg as far as the full stretch of needs out there right now. We will report what we can and if we see how other organizations might help. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1371
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Posted - 2014.08.30 14:17:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.30 13:50 Soul Eater Chasind 10 people
Recently I have been in contact with a pilot involved in the ongoing armed conflict between factions here in our corner of the Galaxy. Our conversation has to do with the fact that war produces refugees from all side of the conflict and all sides of life. The Slave, the Soldier, the criminal, the war scientist, the chemist, etc; you get the picture. So often these refugees receive the sort of immediate reparations that come from the anger that rises from the inevitable injustices of war. This is not to say that there should not be a careful and slowly measure justice in the case of crime that is committed in times of war.
DSTON continues to receive refugees in every shade and color. Some of these refugees are bitter enemies and would not hesitate to kill each other without provocation. The memory of injustice and atrocity is its own provocation. Our solution is separation. This separation is for the safety of all involved. Because we are pacifists, capital punishment, torture, or any violence is off the table, but detention is not. Though very controversial, we detain slavers, criminals and those suspected of war crimes. We do so as humanely as possible. This rule and standard protects us from the "exceptions" that seem so logical and so right at the time, but can lead to an irony of even more injustices and atrocities. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1371
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Posted - 2014.08.31 21:42:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.08.30 1827 Hegh Batlh 2 former Elite Slaves 116.08.30 21:33 kim Inkunen 10 former Elite Slaves 116.08.30 22:12 Sibire Whittney 10 people 116.08.31 17:38 Sucelus Nerando 120 people 116.08.31 21:33 Alystin Wyndyl 36 people
The crew of the DSS Pacifist and our reception staff, medical staff, nutritional staff, etc have been reasonably busy over the last two days. The numbers are not unusually large, but the needs are always urgent. There is no end to this work. As long as there is humanity, there will be human crisis and need to meet the needs of the vulnerable. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1371
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Posted - 2014.09.01 14:59:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.01 00:50 Brian Vrasky 50 people
Yesterday, DSTON was given charge of 20 freed slaves. The situation is unusual in that the transaction was initiated by a known blood raider cult member and the freed slaves now reside deep in Delve. There was no communication prior to the arrangement and we are in the dark as to the motive and as to the condition of the freed slaves. Needless to say, we have apprehension regarding getting into Delve, into the station and out with the 20 freed slaves. It may be a trap; it might not be. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1371
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Posted - 2014.09.01 16:59:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.01 16:35 Luna Sparkle 8 people
The Disciples of Ston have opened a new Matriculation Center. This new center has 20 new residents extracted from Blood Raider space in Delve today and transported to the Impetus station, Shenda-Tid-Aridia. We chose to act immediately rather than wait. Manwe Todako redeployed the DSS Freedom from Syndicate space to Delve. With a very small all-volunteer crew accompanied by an all-volunteer skeleton matriculation staff. Manwe proceeded to KFIE-Z where the 20 were secured from the blood raider station there. One Anyanka Funk had contracted the 20 freed slaves to myself and the contract was accepted via DSTON. I received the following details from Manwe not long ago:
116.09.01 16:25 Shenda-Tid-Aridia 20 Refugees extracted from Delve and safe aboard the Impetus station. A small initial Matriculation staff as well as a very small all volunteer crew accomplished the mission without incident. Two small gate camps were encountered and escaped and two warp interdictions were navigated. No damage was sustained and no injuries reported.
DSTON Development has redeployed the DSS Freedom to Shenda on a permanent basis and we will keep a small M-Center established there close to Blood Raider Space. We are unable to determine the motivation/reasons for Ms. Funk's actions, but we are glad that the operation proceeded as it did. We will give the 20 liberation former slaves all consideration and care through the Matriculation process. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1371
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Posted - 2014.09.01 22:12:00 -
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Lunarisse Aspenstar wrote:Ston Momaki wrote:Rescue Report: 116.09.01 00:50 Brian Vrasky 50 people Yesterday, DSTON was given charge of 20 freed slaves. The situation is unusual in that the transaction was initiated by a known blood raider cult member and the freed slaves now reside deep in Delve. There was no communication prior to the arrangement and we are in the dark as to the motive and as to the condition of the freed slaves. Needless to say, we have apprehension regarding getting into Delve, into the station and out with the 20 freed slaves. It may be a trap; it might not be. It probably is, but not in the way you expected - in space - probably afterwards. Beware of Sani Sabik bearing gifts, my Uncle always used to say citing some ancient legend about some horse. I'd watch them closely Mr. Momaki.
Yes perhaps. This is one of the reasons for keeping them in Shenda at least for the time being. There they can begin the Matriculation process and we can walk through it all slowly and carefully. Perhaps Ms. Funk will let us know a bit of her heart in the matter. In the mean time, they are separate from the other matriculation communities and will remain so. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1372
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Posted - 2014.09.03 00:15:00 -
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Rescue report:
116.09.01 20:42 zangarn 3 people 116.09.03 00:04 Junior Stormbringer (10 former Elite Slaves, 644 freed slaves, 458 freed slaves)
The second rescue took two separate trips to complete but was configured in such a way that there was no need to wait out the timer and a quick turn around was possible after the first disembarkation. All 1102 plus the 10 former Elite slaves were safely rescued. Why so many freed slaves were left in a deathcan still boggles my mind. SOme pilots aparrently believe that freed slaves are illegal cargo. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1372
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Posted - 2014.09.03 00:58:00 -
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Reception Report:
From time to time, we have contact with pilots involved in continued armed conflict. Some of these pilots maintain a concern for the mounting number of refugees they see in their travels. Sometimes pilots take the time to rescue and care for refugees of all kinds. Occassionally, we called upon to assist these pilots through our Matriculation Centers. One such pilot is named Blackfeathers and we recently received into our care from this brave pilot the following refugees and material contained aboard a Minmatar industrial ship.
17 successful tortureTechniques (document) Amarr Empire Starbase Charter Amarr Marine Counter-Boarding Party Company Angel Cartel Dust Breeder Slave Brutor Workers Captives Captured Civilians Civilian Workers and Dependents Data Sheets 10 Elite Slaves 25 Freed Slaves Frozen food Group of Angel Cartel VIPs Group of Tourists "Herd" of conditioned house slaves hydrochloric acid injured slaves 13 kidnapped citizen Large group of refugees Marines Minmatar Emissary 11 copies of the Pax Amarria Prisoners Radioactive waste Refugees Reports Science graduates 9 slavers 25 slaves 12 stranded pilots 5 test dummies 2 VIPs Vitoc
Our medical, triage, and social work staff are currently at work sorting out the details of this diverse group. Some are badly injured and some may be guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity such as torture. We will update the community as we gain information and insight. In the mean time, we wish to acknowledge the sacrifice of time and risk that Blackfeathers took to transport these to our center in Kaaputenan. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1374
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Posted - 2014.09.05 22:30:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.05 22:22 BroodAlpha 18 people, Shinoyan Draggh 4 people
Rescues continue. The DSS Safe Harbor is being prepped for a short journey to Yulai some of the refugees recently received from Blackfeathers. DSTON operates refugee centers there specifically tailored for those who were not slaves prior to their rescue. Our hope is that each will find their niche in a community most suited for him or her. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1374
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Posted - 2014.09.06 17:12:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.06 00:52 (blue) 22 people, Avada Malfast Galden 22 people 116. 09.06 16:59 Han Swolo 35 people, Castiel Maken 44 people
There is disturbing evidence that one of the refugees, a young graduate from a research institute, was involved in the use of torture techniques on prisoner when he was recently picked up with other refugees. Along with recent refugees that can into our care, documents were found outlining methods of torture. The young scientist was one of the injured parties in need of medical attention. During treatment, he divulged certain details and regret regarding the use of these techniques. Currently the scientist remains in medical isolation until his injuries are healed. After that time he will be kept in the DSTON Detention center apart from the general population until such a time as is appropriate. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1377
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Posted - 2014.09.07 19:30:00 -
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Reception Report: 20 homeless received today (Their benefactor remains anonymous)
One of the humble privileges of our work that we do not mention often enough is the occasion to see the best in generosity and self-sacrifice among capsuleers. For many capsuleers, the lives of 20 homeless people would not matter enough to make the sacrifice of time and risk of crew and vessel to bring them to a safe place of hope and help. When someone does such a deed, it restores my hope in the presence of the "better angels of of our nature."
These homeless souls up to today have been passed from place to place without regard for their dignity or potential. Today they begin a journey that hopefully will turn a ray of hope to their spirits.
I extend a bow and a thank you to the true heart who remains anonymous. I thank you also for the generous gift for our future work in Delve. We will strive to be faithful to the spirit of generosity that motivated the gift.
I bid you peace. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.09.07 19:30:48 -
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Reception Report: 20 homeless received today (Their benefactor remains anonymous)
One of the humble privileges of our work that we do not mention often enough is the occasion to see the best in generosity and self-sacrifice among capsuleers. For many capsuleers, the lives of 20 homeless people would not matter enough to make the sacrifice of time and risk of crew and vessel to bring them to a safe place of hope and help. When someone does such a deed, it restores my hope in the presence of the "better angels of of our nature."
These homeless souls up to today have been passed from place to place without regard for their dignity or potential. Today they begin a journey that hopefully will turn a ray of hope to their spirits.
I extend a bow and a thank you to the true heart who remains anonymous. I thank you also for the generous gift for our future work in Delve. We will strive to be faithful to the spirit of generosity that motivated the gift.
I bid you peace.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1377
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Posted - 2014.09.08 23:30:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.07 21:52 Dread Joe, Mandira Viliana (43 people and 12 people) 116.09.08 22:34 andeleto 11 people (deathcan labelled "slaves in a can")
The second rescue was of eleven human souls from a deathcan labelled "slaves in a can." This offends me for it offends the value of these lives. What a contrast between this pilot andeleto and the pilot yesterday to who took precious time and effort to save lives. This pilot lacked the decency to jump one jump to deliver these people safely to a station. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.09.08 23:30:12 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.07 21:52 Dread Joe, Mandira Viliana (43 people and 12 people) 116.09.08 22:34 andeleto 11 people (deathcan labelled "slaves in a can")
The second rescue was of eleven human souls from a deathcan labelled "slaves in a can." This offends me for it offends the value of these lives. What a contrast between this pilot andeleto and the pilot yesterday to who took precious time and effort to save lives. This pilot lacked the decency to jump one jump to deliver these people safely to a station.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1377
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Posted - 2014.09.12 20:51:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.12 20:43 Toster en Thielles 19 people
After the better part of a week on planetside business, I have managed to pull some patrol duty. The above rescue adds to a growing community here in Kaap. I recently visited Eystur where DSTON maintains and funds a large community of freed slaves. Stereotypes defied, they thrive and are as industrious as any I have encountered. I will probably be spending more time there in future days. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
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Posted - 2014.09.12 20:51:05 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.12 20:43 Toster en Thielles 19 people
After the better part of a week on planetside business, I have managed to pull some patrol duty. The above rescue adds to a growing community here in Kaap. I recently visited Eystur where DSTON maintains and funds a large community of freed slaves. Stereotypes defied, they thrive and are as industrious as any I have encountered. I will probably be spending more time there in future days.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1378
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Posted - 2014.09.14 18:34:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.14 13:53 40 people
This rescue was "routine" in the sense that it occurred in a normal fashion. However, as we were preparing to exit the patrol area, a systems malfunction occurred in the ship's electronics. This resulted in an inability to engage gate activation. The Ships automatic protection systems forced a warp out of the area. We also lost a small portion of data, including the pilot information on the Deathcan. This has been a recurring issue ((substandard ISP)). We hope that our own and technical experts from outside will be able to solve this situation soon. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.09.14 18:34:37 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.14 13:53 40 people
This rescue was "routine" in the sense that it occurred in a normal fashion. However, as we were preparing to exit the patrol area, a systems malfunction occurred in the ship's electronics. This resulted in an inability to engage gate activation. The Ships automatic protection systems forced a warp out of the area. We also lost a small portion of data, including the pilot information on the Deathcan. This has been a recurring issue ((substandard ISP)). We hope that our own and technical experts from outside will be able to solve this situation soon.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1379
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Posted - 2014.09.16 00:04:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.14 21:11 Green Omanid 3 people 116.09.15 21:34 Flash Thomson 44 people
While on patrol I saw a pair of capsuleer pilots systematically destroying an Imperial Navy patrol one ship at a time. We could find no surviving crew. Such needless bloodshed. We only hope the patrol had the sense to break off the engagement before they were completely decimated.
No rescues were conducted there but these above are reported from earlier. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.09.16 00:04:40 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.14 21:11 Green Omanid 3 people 116.09.15 21:34 Flash Thomson 44 people
While on patrol I saw a pair of capsuleer pilots systematically destroying an Imperial Navy patrol one ship at a time. We could find no surviving crew. Such needless bloodshed. We only hope the patrol had the sense to break off the engagement before they were completely decimated.
No rescues were conducted there but these above are reported from earlier.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1379
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Posted - 2014.09.21 22:02:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.20 21:43 Jack Pickaloe 42 people
Many days of out of pod work have kept me from patrols, but today, I was able to return for limited patrol duty. One rescue is reported here. DSTON is working on consolidating our resources and establishing a recording method whereby Manwe, Tahrmal and myself may access all corporate resources wherever they may be. THis is especially helpful with our fleet. We have also been directed to draw up an integrated continuing education program so that all of us are capable of using all our corporate resources as much as is practically possible. It may take some time before I can pilot the DSS Nyansapo, but that is part of the objective. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.09.21 22:02:42 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.20 21:43 Jack Pickaloe 42 people
Many days of out of pod work have kept me from patrols, but today, I was able to return for limited patrol duty. One rescue is reported here. DSTON is working on consolidating our resources and establishing a recording method whereby Manwe, Tahrmal and myself may access all corporate resources wherever they may be. THis is especially helpful with our fleet. We have also been directed to draw up an integrated continuing education program so that all of us are capable of using all our corporate resources as much as is practically possible. It may take some time before I can pilot the DSS Nyansapo, but that is part of the objective.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1380
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Posted - 2014.09.27 00:26:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.26 22:47 Deodrix (10 Marines, 30 Militants, 2 Oura Madusaari, 59 former slaves, 5 Slavers, 14 Hounds, 4 stranded pilots)
Planetside business has, once again, limited my patrol time. However I managed a rescue today. The crew of the DSS Pacifist picked up an unusual mix of people stranded in the same deathcan. Included in this mix were two self-proclaimed Oura Madusari's. We learned that there were certain anomalies encountered in their travels that suggests that there is an Oura Madusari info-morph loop that catches the neural impulses of certain females who pass through it. If conditions are just right, elements of Oura's original personality, memory, etc imprint and replace the subject's identity and memory.
All of the Oura's in our care are kept separate for obvious reasons. We are not dealing with a psychosis; we are dealing with a real change in neural structure in the subjects' brains. They are just as right in claiming to be Oura as I would be as one waking fresh out of the clone vat and calling myself Ston.
As for the others on the deathcan, it appears that simple sadism resulted in their being jettisoned to what would have been their death. Well done crew and M-Center staff. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.09.27 00:26:29 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.26 22:47 Deodrix (10 Marines, 30 Militants, 2 Oura Madusaari, 59 former slaves, 5 Slavers, 14 Hounds, 4 stranded pilots)
Planetside business has, once again, limited my patrol time. However I managed a rescue today. The crew of the DSS Pacifist picked up an unusual mix of people stranded in the same deathcan. Included in this mix were two self-proclaimed Oura Madusari's. We learned that there were certain anomalies encountered in their travels that suggests that there is an Oura Madusari info-morph loop that catches the neural impulses of certain females who pass through it. If conditions are just right, elements of Oura's original personality, memory, etc imprint and replace the subject's identity and memory.
All of the Oura's in our care are kept separate for obvious reasons. We are not dealing with a psychosis; we are dealing with a real change in neural structure in the subjects' brains. They are just as right in claiming to be Oura as I would be as one waking fresh out of the clone vat and calling myself Ston.
As for the others on the deathcan, it appears that simple sadism resulted in their being jettisoned to what would have been their death. Well done crew and M-Center staff.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1380
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Posted - 2014.09.27 14:32:00 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.27 14:24 Kvilon Vos 20 people
My circadian rhythm is about 12 hours opposed to the M-Center in Kaap where I am stationed when on patrol duty. When I fly in from patrol the active forward scanner shows the lights of the habitation/agri-dome in the late night/early morning. The combination of sleepiness and rest in the M-Center and the activity of my crew and new arrivals at the reception station is somehow a pleasant contrast. Most and nearly all deathcan survivors learn a new rhythm after being rescued. Life in space is friendly to stability and pattern in the ways of rest and work.
I hope positively for these 20 people that the new life rhythms they find will be positive and productive. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.09.27 14:32:40 -
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Rescue Report:
116.09.27 14:24 Kvilon Vos 20 people
My circadian rhythm is about 12 hours opposed to the M-Center in Kaap where I am stationed when on patrol duty. When I fly in from patrol the active forward scanner shows the lights of the habitation/agri-dome in the late night/early morning. The combination of sleepiness and rest in the M-Center and the activity of my crew and new arrivals at the reception station is somehow a pleasant contrast. Most and nearly all deathcan survivors learn a new rhythm after being rescued. Life in space is friendly to stability and pattern in the ways of rest and work.
I hope positively for these 20 people that the new life rhythms they find will be positive and productive.
The Disciples of Ston bid you peace
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1380
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Posted - 2014.09.27 22:07:00 -
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Rescue Report: 116.09.27 18:21 Lord Angronn 16 people 116.09.27 21:59 Like a Star 67 people
I salute Manwe and the crews and staff in Delve and Shenda for jobs well done. Be careful and "keep the light on." You are in a dark place. Two deathcan rescues are reported above. It is doubtful that I would take a turn on duty in Delve, but Manwe will occupy that role well. Development has set the parameters carefully to protect both Manwe and those with him. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.09.27 22:07:08 -
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Rescue Report: 116.09.27 18:21 Lord Angronn 16 people 116.09.27 21:59 Like a Star 67 people
I salute Manwe and the crews and staff in Delve and Shenda for jobs well done. Be careful and "keep the light on." You are in a dark place. Two deathcan rescues are reported above. It is doubtful that I would take a turn on duty in Delve, but Manwe will occupy that role well. Development has set the parameters carefully to protect both Manwe and those with him.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.10.17 23:00:00 -
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Rescue Report: 116.10.17 22:54 ReBoRnN 34 people
After significant time on administrative duty planetside, I managed a patrol today. 34 people were rescued. I have had very little time for piloting lately. There are simply more demands than available time. It may be that capsuleer life will need to take a different shade from this point. The Disciples of Ston bid you peace |

Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2014.10.17 23:00:38 -
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Rescue Report: 116.10.17 22:54 ReBoRnN 34 people
After significant time on administrative duty planetside, I managed a patrol today. 34 people were rescued. I have had very little time for piloting lately. There are simply more demands than available time. It may be that capsuleer life will need to take a different shade from this point.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1382
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Posted - 2015.03.03 23:22:10 -
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The Disciples of Ston have resumed rescue patrols on a limited basis after a necessary time of focusing exclusively on our existing Matriculation Communities. Some time and funds have now been secured for re-establishing patrol runs. Also Manwe will be resuming his work in Blood Cult space in the area of covert rescues.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1388
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Posted - 2015.03.04 22:40:41 -
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Rescue Report: 117.03.04 22:27 Jean-Baptiste Hamaescu, 9 people rescued
Nine souls were rescued from a deathcan in Niarja/Kaap a short while ago. They join a well-established community of others of like experience; those who have endured and survived the trauma of a deathcan. I would also expect some news soon out of our center in Shenda. There the work is different and rescues come about not from deathcans, but directly out of the clutches of the blood-cult.
During our time of focus out of the pod, I have learned some lessons from our Matriculation community. Something odd happens to capsuleers after a while. Though we have outrageous life-spans, we often live from the perspective of a child, impatient for the school day to end. Some things just take a lot of time, and we need to be patient. As DSTON renews rescue work, we hope that good will result while we continue to strengthen the Matriculation Community.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1388
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Posted - 2015.03.07 00:48:27 -
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Rescue Report: 117.03.07 00:40 Bubbles Amelana 17 people
We are pleased to report that preparations are being made to help another group of Kameiras Matriculate into the PIE redeployment program. I will update the community on details once the arrangements with PIE are completed.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1390
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Posted - 2015.03.08 00:03:36 -
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Rescue Report:
117.03.07 23:57 Desdemonda 103 people
Earlier today, the Fenrir, DSS Nyansapo completed her journey with a large division of Kameiras to Matriculate into the PIE Kameira redeployment program. We have completed our half of the legal documentation and await PIE administration to confirm their arrival and begin processing the large group. We wish them best. May their work protect the defenseless and innocent in war torn areas. May their presence help ensure that ordinary people are able to carry on in work, family and life.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1398
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Posted - 2015.03.08 19:48:03 -
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Rescue Report: 117.03.08 19:36 Amelie Atruin 24 people (17 slaves, 7 Elite)
It is good to see some of the faces of people I have missed in my absence. I deeply appreciate those connected with C3SRC and their continued rescue efforts. Peace to you all.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1400
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Posted - 2015.03.15 13:32:17 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report: 117.03.15 13:12 Ne Zha Isikuru 229 people
The time has come to once again open an M-Center in Bahromab, neighboring Niarja. While our Kaap Center is growing in size, it cannot safely be the location where we bring together refugees from systems in the Yekti area. All is set to now establish an active Center in the Ministry of assessment station. Refugees in temporary centers will find more complete accomodations there beginning this week. The crews of bothe the Nyansapo and Emancipate are ready to provide "gentle" transport for young, old, healthy, weak and ill alike. While our Kaap center will continue to be our primary reception center for deathcan rescues, Bahromab will be our primary center for other refugee work.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1401
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Posted - 2015.03.16 20:59:36 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report:
117.03.16 20:52 Tontin Tikrit 9 people
Nine people who will not suffer the fate of so many. Nine who will have the chance to live, contribute, feel value, love, and purpose. Nine that will not be subject to the sadism of those who actively seek their death and suffer or those who simply ignore their value.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1401
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Posted - 2015.03.22 00:58:05 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report: 117.03.22 00:26 Wrath IX 10 people With continued adjustments in our organization, patrols are still a bit sparse. We are doing our best to rescue when and if we can.
Refugee Reception Report: We are delighted to report that 10 former Elite Slaves rescued by the good pilot Leveaux have joined the community in Kaaputenen. We are impressed with the compassion and care they received with Leveaux. They are well ready to join others rescued from deathcans in a community that understands their experiences and affirms new beginnings.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1401
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Posted - 2015.03.22 17:17:35 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report: 117.03.22 17:14 Hypatia Adonia 40 people
This rescue was performed moments after the deathcan eject. We prefer such rescues in that those traumatized by the deathcan eject are rescued before they are subjected to the slow terror of the dying in a deathcan. We are very glad we could be there in such short order.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1401
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Posted - 2015.03.22 23:53:14 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report: 117.3.22 23:49 9 tourists
No pilot information was retrieved during this rescue. It was thought that the operation would be a weapons confiscation since the can was in the hold of a remote tractor beam. We were surprised to find nine weary tourist on board. For now they remain on the Pacifist while we remain in cloak until we can return to the safety of one of our Centers. We will likely take them to our Bahromab Center and determine from there what they wish to do.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1404
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Posted - 2015.04.07 22:16:32 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report: 117.04.07 22:03 vlodeck Shepard 15 people
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1406
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Posted - 2015.04.19 18:37:21 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report:
117.04.19 18:32 Atek Drex 64 people
With our limited time, we rescue whomever we can. These 64 people begin new lives among others with a shared deathcan experience. May they find their new lives to be fulfilling and significant.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1407
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Posted - 2015.04.25 20:08:23 -
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Deathcan rescue report
117.04.25 20:02 Emperess Ronin 17 people
Managing M-Center infrastructure and ongoing function is still the larger time consumer over patroling these days. In spite of this we manage to rescue a few now and then. These 17 begin the new journey into a non-slave community today. Many adjustments are ahead, but the way is paved with those who have experience the same new start and now thrive.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1407
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Posted - 2015.04.26 00:38:24 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report
117.04.26 00:30 Pipi Ropogos 37 former slaves, 6 hounds, 4 slavers
This rescue happened very early this morning. Slavers trafficking in Caldari trade hubs met the demise of hiring unscrupulous capsuleers for transport. Slavers, along with their slaver hounds and 37 people bound for sale in Jita were unceremoniously dumped at the Kaap border in Niarja. We happened t be there in time to save them. The former slaves begin life afresh in our M-Center, the hounds also receive a new life in service dog training. The slavers are protected from execution for breaking treaty and are kept in our detention center in Yulai after initial processing in Kaap.
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Ston Momaki
Disciples of Ston
1407
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Posted - 2015.04.26 19:11:12 -
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Deathcan Rescue Report:
117.04.26 19:07 Simon fenex 44 former slaves, 2 hounds, 4 slavers
As was the case early this morning, so also late today the crew of the Pacifist was able to rescue a group of 44 former slaves along with their escort of slavers and hounds.
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