[Federation Day YC128] - Announcement and Schedule June 27th 18:00 Eve time

[Alain_Colcer]

UPDATE June 21st:

Prize rewards increased! particularly for the poster and SKIN design contests.

Contacts and details for the fleet events also added

Fellow Capsuleers and Citizens of the Federation:

I am thrilled to officially announce the lineup for Federation Day YC128, taking place in Dodixie from 22.06.128 - 27.06.128.

While Federation Day is often a lighthearted affair, this year’s event holds a different tone for many. Troubling times are ahead of us, and the Empires have been seeking more aggressive means of bringing the warfront to their enemy’s front doors. How can we joyfully celebrate the birth of one of the major powers in New Eden when so much is at stake? Maybe the answer lies in the ideals we want to commemorate, in our shared passion to rekindle the fire of hope and purpose, in our cultural responsibility to recall and honor what the Federation charter means to one and all.

It is therefore with great humility that I invite every Capsuleer and Federation citizen to join us in celebrating Federation Day. with fleet events starting on 22.06.128 and culminating on 27.06.128 at the Dodixie Federal Navy Station at 18:00 Eve Standard Time, to connect again with Federation ideals. Enjoy fireworks, festivities and good vibes at our annual celebration!.

Scheduled events:

1) Gallente Militia hosted Fleets

Times are indicated in New Eden Standard Time (or aka as UTC), each fleet will have ships to hand out for volunteers who attend, also adding the Fleet commander contact for each day. Make sure you are enlisted for the Gallente Federation right before undocking!.

• Monday June 22nd, 23:30 NEST - Aideron Robotics and Clockwork Angels Fleet - Quinn Rhodes
• Tuesday June 23th, 22:00 NEST - Guardians of the Gate Fleet - Hephaestus Orestes
• Wednesday June 24th, 00:00 NEST - Federation Frontline Stream Fleet - Frozen Fallout
• Thursday June 25th 02:00 NEST - Of Essence Alliance Fleet - xx
• Friday June 26th 00:00 NEST - Frog Assault Command All Day Fleet - xx

A special surprise prize will be awarded to the pilot who scores the most outstanding podkill during the week activities.

2) Face of the Federation Pageant contest:

A crowd favorite event of the public, by popular vote the audience selects their favorite (and most attractive) Capsuleer pilots, those embodying the Federation’s ethnic diversity, cultural richness and ideals, these individuals represent the most gorgeous pilots within Federation sovereignty. All contestants must sign up before June 26th 23:59 NEST. Rules explained below.

3) Ship customization and fireworks parade

Submit a ship skin creation of your own, showcase it to the audience during the parade. Rules are explained further below.

4) Federation Trivia

Test your knowledge about the Federation and earn instant cash prizes. Rules are explained further below.

5) Poster design contest

Two categories are to be featured this year. Submission must be posted in this IGS post by the 27th of June. Rules explained below.

• Best “recruiting” poster to participate in the Federation Militia - no AI assistance allowed (Max dimensions would be 1280 height x 1871 width)

• Best “ship portray” of the Algos Navy Issue - no AI assistance allowed (Max dimensions would be 1920 height x 1080 width)

The public celebrations officially start on Saturday 27th of June at 18:00 NEST, New Eden Standard Time (18:00 utc) outside Dodixie IX - Moon 20 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant station.

• 18:00 - The master of ceremonies will announce the start of celebrations with a short presentation, words for our sponsors and announcing the Face of the Federation candidates.
• 18:15 - Face of the Federation candidates address the audience.
• 18:30 - Start of the conga fleet formation and fireworks in Dodixie.
• 19:00 - Prizes awarded for SKIN showcase.
• 19:15 - Federation trivia starts.
• 20:00 - Voting process for Face of the Federation comes to an end.
• 20:30 - Event Closure and final message.

On June 28th Winners of the Posters design and Pagent contest will be announced.

Current Corporate Sponsors:

1. Inner Zone Shipping
2. Nadire Security Consultants
3. Clockwork Angels
4. Frog Assault Command Alliance
5. Federation Front Line Report - with their famous Streamer Frozen Fallout
6. New Eden Humanitarian Relief Agency
7. Anaitane Deva
8. And two very kind anonymous donors

We are seeking additional sponsorship, please contact Alain Colcer directly by EveMail if you are interested in becoming a benefactor and securing your name or corporation brand in the official list.

Specific Event details and Prizes

Daily Fleet events:

• A 50x plex prize is awarded to the person recognized as MvP by the fleet commander in each fleet event scheduled, regardless of kills, deaths or victory points. (Subject to confirmation by said event leader).
• A special surprise prize to be awarded for the best pod killmail.

The Face of the Federation Pageant

This year, inspired by our elected president, there are no separated gender categories, anyone can sign up and participate, be mindful you need to fulfill elegibility conditions. Submit a face closeup picture and full body picture in this Galnet thread before June 26th. As soon as you are confirmed as an eligible pageant contestant, you can announce your participation and allowed to perform tours, interviews, and all sorts of promotional activities of your preference at any location in the eve cluster, with the only requirement that you mention this is a Federation Day pageant event.

Winner and runner ups are decided by popular choice, so votes can be cast for all participants starting the moment they announce their entry. Votes can only be counted if they are directly submitted to the master of ceremony Alain Colcer via EveMail for proper tallying and auditing. Results will be announced on June 29th.

Sponsor judges will also add secret prizes for those contestants that embody the ideals of the federation or show unique traits as pageants.

Prizes are as follows:

• 2bill ISK for the Winner + 500 plex
• 1.75bill ISK for 1st runner up + 450 plex
• 1bill ISK for 2nd runner up + 400 plex
• 750mill ISK for 3rd runner up + 350 plex

Ship Skin and Fireworks Showcase

Participate in the conga line fleet showcase while piloting your destroyer coated with a custom skin design of your own creation. Only Gallente destroyer ships are allowed for the contest, be it Tech1, Navy or Tech2 hulls. If you wish to submit a SKIN design, use this thread here to review rules and submit your work.

Our judges will award the winners the following prizes:

1. 1000x PLEX for best design
2. 800x PLEX for 2nd best design
3. 600x PLEX for 3rd best design
4. 400x PLEX for 4th best design
5. 200x PLEX for 5th best design

Knowledge Trivia

Win instant cash prizes!, just be on the lookout for our host of ceremonies and prepare your knowledge about the Federation history for some flash questions during the event.

A total pool of 2 bill ISK will be awarded to those Capsuleers who answer trivia questions correctly.

Poster Design

We are seeking talented artists and designers for creations on two particular topics

1. A recruiting poster aimed to call and incite Capsuleer pilots to enlist and work for the Gallente Federation Militia, any composition of text, logos and imagery is allowed. Using AI assistance is forbidden.

2. A ship profile and promotional poster showcasing the new and upcoming Algos Navy Issue design, you cannot use AI assisting tools. In particular it is expected the utility and role is properly conveyed in the design submission.

Only a winner in each category will be chosen by our judges. Post your submissions in this thread

• 1000x PLEX will be awarded in each case.
• 250 PLEX awarded by sponsor’s judges.

DISCLAIMER: Space security and CONCORD regulations around the station do not ensure safety during the festivities, you can be attacked if you or your corporation is under the effects of WarDecs or kill rights, and even then, terrorists might attack you to sabotage the event. Take all the necessary precautions to keep risks to a minimum.

((OOC reference

This a player event with a long tradition starting in 2007, it even inspired Fenris Creations to incorporate an event ingame called the Federation Grand Prix in 2019.

Also, I would like to thank Commander A9 for keeping the tradition alive while I was gone for a few years.

OOC reference))

[Alain_Colcer]

Thanks to additional sponsors, our prize pool increased 10x fold!

We have added aditional rewards for the pageant participants, and for pilots who sign up on the scheduled fleet events special PLEX rewards for best combat action and support.

A suprise prize, a capital one, for best pod killmail of the week during the above mentioned fleets!.

Increased rewards for artists and designers who submit their work in the SKIN and Poster design contests.

Be on the lookout for more news during this week!.

[James_TUSKER_Mac_Call]

@Alain_Colcer

Federation Day YC128

FEDERATION NEWS NETWORK (FNN) — SPECIAL REPORT

DODIXIE SYSTEM, YC127

What began as a peaceful Federation Day celebration quickly escalated into one of the most talked-about after-parties in recent memory.

Hosted by TUSK Corporation [TUSKO], the event drew hundreds of capsuleers, traders, mercenaries, and liberty-loving citizens from across Gallente space. Witnesses reported a festive atmosphere filled with Quafe, music, questionable dancing, and at least three pilots wearing inflatable banana costumes.

Then the Minmatar arrived.

According to local authorities, a small fleet of Republic capsuleers entered the festivities shortly after midnight. While their intentions remain unclear, eyewitnesses claim the guests immediately transformed the gathering from a casual celebration into what one attendee described as:

“A full-throttle Micro Warp Drive event disguised as a party.”

Within minutes, tables were overturned, music volume exceeded station safety regulations, and spontaneous drinking competitions broke out across multiple docking bays. Security forces reported no major casualties, though several participants woke up in entirely different solar systems with no memory of how they got there.

James “TUSKER” Mc’Call, CEO of TUSK Corporation, issued a brief statement:

“We planned a party. The Minmatar planned a bigger party. Next thing we knew someone was racing industrial ships through the promenade and a Brutor was teaching Gallente senators how to dance.”

Station officials are still investigating reports of a shuttle being painted Republic colors,

a Federation monument wearing a cowboy hat, and the mysterious disappearance of 2,000 liters of Quafe Ultra.

As Federation Day YC128 approaches, citizens are once again asking the same question:

Should TUSK host another after-party?

Authorities strongly advise caution.

TUSK Corporation has already ordered more Quafe.

This has been a Federation News Network Special Report from Rina Vorsk. Liberty be with you, and fly dangerously.

[Velskar_Revtes]

HAVE A GOOD FEDERATION DAY FOLKS!

FLY RESPONSIBLY, FLY TOGETHER!

• Velskar Revtes, CEO of New Eden Humanitarian Relief Agency

[Alain_Colcer]

Last days to submit entries for the various events, and also remember to vote for your favorite pageant candidate!.

Alain Colcer
Master of Ceremonies

[Lasairiona_Raske]

Well, if you’re not interested in hosting an after party, maybe I will.