# Federation election is unrealistic **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [March 20, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526 "2026-03-20T00:03:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Aallin\_Gicquet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/aallin_gicquet/32/510703_2.png) [@Aallin\_Gicquet](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Aallin_Gicquet)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/22 "2026-04-07T01:23:25Z")
But am I responsible in part? Some might argue yes. Other might argue differently. As for being a free agent.. What is free after all. Where does programing end and having a thought that is not programming begin. As far as being a filthy arms merchant. (that does amuse me) It is a role that was unexpected and fell into as that was what being bought. As in any game. I find what sells best and look to put those items on the auction/market/ect. I have found that in almost every MMO I play. There is always a market that I do well in above others. And the ISK is not all that bad either. Though for personal reasons I have not been playing as much. But now am back for the most part. It has been a unique experience to say the least. ---
**Author:** ![Akkar\_Kardashev](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/akkar_kardashev/32/514189_2.png) [@Akkar\_Kardashev](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Akkar_Kardashev)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/23 "2026-04-07T01:27:29Z")
The event was ok but I would have liked to see some form of assassinations. Maybe having everyone “vote” by way of a trip to a “ballot box” in the middle of null, where you either managed to cast your ballot (place it in a marked container) or got blapped by whoever was hanging around. Make it worth a presidential favour or something. ---
**Author:** ![Remi\_Lacroix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/remi_lacroix/32/494680_2.png) [@Remi\_Lacroix](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Remi_Lacroix)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/24 "2026-04-07T01:47:55Z")
> [@Aallin\_Gicquet](#): > > But am I responsible in part? is the earth responsible for a rock being used to beat a person to death? Are previous stars responsible for radioactive material on earth being refined and turned into an atom bomb being dropped on civilians? Tools are not responsible for their use, and the creators of the tools arent responsible for how they are used. Forks and knives have been used to do terrible deeds, is the inventor or manufacturing company responsible for that? I argue that being an arms dealer is not the problem. The problem is the people purchasing and using them. > [@Aallin\_Gicquet](#): > > What is free after all. Where does programing end and having a thought that is not programming begin. Free will is a similar argument. What is free will? How does it apply to a person living in a civilization full of control mechanisms and psychological triggers and manipulations everywhere you look or go? We are all programmed, as the matrix eludes to. Our thoughts are only partially ours, biologically speaking. A significant portion of human motivations come from bacterias in our organs such as the stomach. We are, each of us, a hive mind on its own. This will probably be flagged as off topic but i think it is an interesting thought experiment. ---
**Author:** ![Remi\_Lacroix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/remi_lacroix/32/494680_2.png) [@Remi\_Lacroix](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Remi_Lacroix)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/25 "2026-04-07T01:54:34Z")
I enjoy this event but i am not particularly fond of the miscommunication. our vote is merely picking which candidate to support through non related activities. Doesn’t really feel like a vote, and more like lobbying. ---
**Author:** ![Meridan\_Night](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/meridan_night/32/488304_2.png) [@Meridan\_Night](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Meridan_Night)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/26 "2026-04-07T04:23:58Z")
> [@Akkar\_Kardashev](#): > > but I would have liked to see some form of assassinations. Have you not turned your political favors in yet? Just go in a frigate, and make sure your cargohold is full of them. You’ll see some assassinations. ---
**Author:** ![Meridan\_Night](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/meridan_night/32/488304_2.png) [@Meridan\_Night](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Meridan_Night)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/27 "2026-04-07T04:26:03Z")
> [@Remi\_Lacroix](#): > > our vote is merely picking which candidate to support through non related activities. Doesn’t really feel like a vote, and more like lobbying. I’ve heard lore-people claim that is exactly what the capsuleers are doing. And yet our event track points will directly get the candidate voted in. Good enough for me. ---
**Author:** ![Remi\_Lacroix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/remi_lacroix/32/494680_2.png) [@Remi\_Lacroix](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Remi_Lacroix)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/28 "2026-04-07T05:49:40Z")
There has been some debate on discord about it. I’m not sure what the goal was with the language in game it just doesnt feel quite right. I’m also happy with the rewards and activity. I normally operate out of near systems and hardly ever see this much activity. It’s quite nice. ---
**Author:** ![Anna\_Dyneaux](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/anna_dyneaux/32/510758_2.png) [@Anna\_Dyneaux](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Anna_Dyneaux)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/29 "2026-04-07T07:44:45Z")
Presumably the reason we’re ”influencing” the election rather than simply voting is because they didn’t want to exclude Minmatar, Caldari, and Amarr players from participating. ---
**Author:** ![Akkar\_Kardashev](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/akkar_kardashev/32/514189_2.png) [@Akkar\_Kardashev](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Akkar_Kardashev)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/30 "2026-04-07T10:05:09Z")
I did a few runs, all you really had to do was let someone else go first, get attacked, and then you slip in and do it. ---
**Author:** ![Tessa\_Springfield](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/tessa_springfield/32/494841_2.png) [@Tessa\_Springfield](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Tessa_Springfield)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/31 "2026-04-08T05:08:39Z")
I thought i’d be slick and just go to station to buy and tank up a ship to weather the turn in ganks. Turns out, I wasnt slick enough. > **[Tayra | Tessa Springfield | Killmail](https://zkillboard.com/kill/134222166/)** > > Tessa Springfield (Springfield Industry) lost their Tayra in Dodixie (Sinq Laison). Final Blow by EagIe One (Sacred Trolls) flying solo in a Tornado. Total Value: 18,652,975.06 ISK That was the day I learned that tornados are actually amazing. Don’t judge my fit, its super cheap and previously had only been used for some distribution storyline missions. ---
**Author:** ![DeMichael\_Crimson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/demichael_crimson/32/514115_2.png) [@DeMichael\_Crimson](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/DeMichael_Crimson)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/32 "2026-04-08T11:15:16Z")
Well, I don’t know what it’s like in Dodixie since I haven’t turned in my Favors yet… To be honest, that fit doesn’t look ‘tanked’ to me… Anyway, maybe a massive Hull tank with active Shield rep would have worked better… Or maybe a ‘Stealth’ fit, like a Cloaked Blockade Runner… ---
**Author:** ![Christine\_Creed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/christine_creed/32/510186_2.png) [@Christine\_Creed](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Christine_Creed)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/33 "2026-04-08T15:28:00Z")
I got popped cashing in those favors. Lost 200 favors i think but not a big loss….i wasnt too worried about it. I ended up selling the killright for 10 mill. Next time ill be sure to take something much bigger. ---
**Author:** ![Tessa\_Springfield](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/tessa_springfield/32/494841_2.png) [@Tessa\_Springfield](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Tessa_Springfield)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/34 "2026-04-08T17:30:07Z")
Oh it wasnt really tanked at all. Was mostly just small resistances for the few times i’d have to warp through rats sitting on something. I was astonished by that tornado, and now hold it in high regard. I’m playing around with the idea of taking a few to do a thing at a place. ---
**Author:** ![Namdor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/namdor/32/396179_2.png) [@Namdor](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Namdor)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/35 "2026-04-09T16:22:17Z")
Adequately tanking a T1 hauler isn’t really feasible. A cloak and MWD is a better fit even if you were to leave every other slot empty. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/3X/4/1/41ec4921cbaca7a6f9ea556e7cc20018461eae5e.png) [@system](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/federation-election-is-unrealistic/508526/36 "2026-07-08T16:22:32Z")
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