Month in Review: August YC125
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Intaki Syndicate and SynCo Forces On High Alert Following Recent Triglavian Incursion
Selenna Solange • YC125.08.15
M2-CF1, Syndicate - In a surprise discovery, numerous Triglavian Collective taskforces were seen operating around the M2-CF1 area. Their activity prompted an immediate closure of Kandashi Station to all space traffic for a few hours while ISP was contacted for additional security measures. An ISP taskforce was dispatched to the station to provide 24 hour monitoring for local traffic. SynCo also provided additional security via a dispatched taskforce to the station.
Triglavian Collective forces are thought to have entered M2-CF1 via a X450-class wormhole that was present in the system of Angymonne. Triglavian forces are known to scout around, but it is typically very uncommon to see them operating around Syndicate. Their presence has activated a heightened response from the Intaki Space Police, as well as SynCo forces. The two groups are coordinating intel with each other and monitoring Triglavian activity in the area to ensure the safety of local shipping lanes.
If you are traveling in the area and wish to forward additional Triglavian activity sightings, please reach out to a local SynCo capsuleer member or contact the nearest ISP agent.
Ongoing Battles Across Syndicate Spill Into Solitude
Selenna Solange • YC125.08.20
XS-XAY, Syndicate - Syndicate as of the last month has been highly active with capsuleer activity. Scary Wormhole People [WHBOO] have made a concerted effort to attack SynCo forces in their area of operation, the 98Q superpocket in Syndicate. There have been numerous skirmishes between SynCo forces and WHBOO in the last weeks. The general trend so far seems to be that WHBOO is successful in completing their infrastructure sieges, but in the field they are outmaneuvered by SynCo forces and whittled down.
In a battle on 17th that unfortunately resulted in considerable losses for SynCo forces, allied forces were seen valiantly attempting to destroy a forward operating base operated by WHBOO in 6-U2M8. The electronic countermeasures put out by the WHBOO fleet alongside the structure ended up wreaking havoc on the SynCo fleet logistics wing, which quickly catapulted the tides of the battle in favor of WHBOO. SynCo forces managed to extract a large portion of the fleet, but considerable losses were still observed. For now, the WHBOO “beachhead” in 6-U2M8 remains.
The adjacent pocket to the 98Q superpocket has also seen impressive carnage, with Cynosural Field Theory [MOROS] reinforced every single EVE University [E-UNI] structure in the PC9-AY pocket of systems. MOROS had launched a concerted attack against E-UNI previously, to which multiple null-sec alliance power blocs formed to crush the encroaching MOROS assault. Although the previous attempt was thwarted, it remains to be seen if E-UNI can stop it again. It is not expected that E-UNI will have the same support from null-sec power blocs this time around.
The chaos and destruction across the region has attracted the attention of numerous large capsuleer organizations, one of them being Deepwater Hooligans. Across Syndicate and Solitude there has been a notable uptick in cynosural field activations, especially covert. Reports of ambushes on unsuspecting starships have skyrocketed, even prompting the DED to issue a travel advisory for commercial and industrial activities in the regions. Deepwater has already successfully launched numerous successful surprise attacks against WHBOO in the area.
I-RCN will continue to monitor ongoing battles across the two regions.
UPDATE: I-RCN has received news that E-UNI was successful in repelling the MOROS assault across the constellation under siege. E-UNI was able to amass a force of over 100 strong which, despite being mostly tech 1 cruisers, was able to dissuade the small but well equipped MOROS fleet from laying siege in their infrastructure. Additionally, in Solitude, a WHBOO capital ship extraction operation was uncovered by Deepwater surveillance teams - this resulted in significant losses in the billions of ISK for WHBOO. These capital ship losses are on top of the significant asset losses from the destruction of numerous large Upwell structures.
Utpattia Protectorate and San Mendinaeya Colonies Still Struggling With Ongoing Housing Woes
Taigeru Beldeia • YC125.08.23
XS-XAY, Syndicate - A combination of events over the last few months has contributed to an ongoing housing crisis among the Utpattia Protectorate cities of Atlas, Cloudfront, and Navyii Shuru; the jointly administered SynCo colony of San Mendinaeya has also been affected. During the Caldari State recall of workers earlier this year, I-RED dispatched a sizable portion of their Syndicate workforce back to the State core regions. Policy of the State recall of nonessential workers provided a stipulation that many other employees utilized in order to stay in Syndicate, however, and that was by applying for important jobs on the colonies in A-3ES3 and XS-XAY. This influx of new workers, combined with a shift in population due to the destruction of numerous SynCo structures, has created a housing shortage on the colonies in the area.
Relocation efforts of personnel in the highly populous 6-U2M8 Oriki Commercial Center were already well underway prior to the WHBOO incursion into the superpocket, but these efforts have been vastly increased since the WHBOO attacks. Furthermore, the great restructuring effort by SynCo following the Hatakani Trade Winds Combine [HAT] joining the coalition also caused additional personnel in need of somewhere to go. Many redundant structures were taken down. Excess personnel from these facilities were incorporated elsewhere, or were shifted to move to Utpattia and San Mendinaeya.
The relatively unexpected surge in additional population in a rather short period of time has put a strain on the housing markets both on Utpattia and San Mendinaeya. SynCo member organizations have worked hard with the San Mendinaeya colonial authority to erect as many public housing units as possible. The rapid growth in San Mendinaeya’s population has spawned the nickname of “XS” or “Excess City” among SynCo baseliners and capsuleers alike. The population of the jointly administered SynCo colony on XS-XAY IV, already in the millions strong, doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.
Over on Utpattia, the Utpattia Protectorate government has weighed the benefits of establishing a fourth major city on the colony. The motion seems favorable among a slight majority of the population’s voters, but many are hesitant to add another major city and would prefer to just focus on development of the existing major cities of Atlass, Cloudfront, and Navyii Shuru. Given the mostly independent nature of the colony from its former creator, I-RED, public housing units have been coming along more slowly here than on San Mendinaeya.
I-RCN will continue the housing situation on both colonies in the coming months.
BREAKING: WHBOO Conflict Comes to a Close
Koren Akko • YC125.08.24
6-U2M8, Syndicate - Aboard the infamous “beachhead” Astrahus set up by WHBOO as preparation for an ongoing assault into the heart of SynCo territory, leadership from WHBOO and SynCo met to draft a resolution to end the conflict between the two parties. As part of the agreement, WHBOO will surrender the structure over to SynCo control in the coming weeks. Baseliner employees aboard the facility were given the option to be evacuated and leave with WHBOO or remain aboard as new employees under SynCo.
There are a number of other notable stipulations that came from the agreement between the formerly warring parties. Among them include that WHBOO will not be permitted to set up further infrastructure in Syndicate while SynCo will not set up additional structures in Solitude. The two organizations will enter a non-aggression pact for current and future infrastructure assets, not including starships.
Following the conclusion of the discussions, the WHBOO representatives were escorted off the facility and accompanied by SynCo security escort up until VV-VCR. Paparazzi photos and holoreels of the event were plastered all over various social media platforms. WHBOO, who had intentions of making SynCo a renter pet organization or simply “farm” SynCo for structure cores, had left disgracefully from the area in order to lick their wounds and recover what they could from their losses in Solitude at the hands of Deepwater Hooligans and others.
“I lost my mother to those bastards”, stated I-RED employee Raja Sirkonen. The starship engineer was emotional as he spoke to I-RCN press about the surrender of WHBOO. “She volunteered to remain aboard the 6-U2M8 Oriki Commercial Center as part of the essential skeleton crew when WHBOO laid siege on the mostly evacuated Astrahus…when the structure finally succumbed to their onslaught her escape pod was ruthlessly destroyed by those dishonorable guris. To have them surrender their fortress they hastily erected in this system back to us is mild vengeance, to say the least.” He continued, “to allow some of their baseliners to work for us is almost infuriating, but I cannot blame them for following the orders of the deranged capsuleers who employ them. I am blessed by Wind-of-the-West to follow the best Statesmen that Ishukone has to offer, and I will follow through on my service as my mother did - Ancestors watch over her.”
Similar tales of heroism and selflessness have spawned left and right among the ranks of SynCo members both capsuleer and noncapsuleer. The WHBOO War, as some call it, birthed a unity never before seen among the various entities which compose SynCo - I-RED, I-BLU, LUMEN, and HAT. In some ways, one may argue the war was a boon to creating a spark of solidarity among the different organizations. A stronger bond emerged between the groups as a result of the conflict, one that will likely continue to grow as time goes on.
LUMEN Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary Among Friends and Faithful
Taigeru Beldeia • YC125.08.27
Mehatoor, Devoid - In a momentous occasion, SynCo member Khimi Harar celebrated five years of active registration as a CONCORD-recognized organization. Furthermore, the occasion also marked the 10th year anniversary of the executive corporation in LUMEN, the Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaque (SFRIM). The event also celebrated a remarkable twenty years of active service of the venerable Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris alliance.
The jubilee was held aboard the SFRIM headquarters in the 24th Imperial Crusade station in Mehatoor. Various SynCo officials were in attendance, both Amarr and non-Amarr. The chapel ceremony of the event was broadcasted live across the throne regions, and as far as Syndicate. The sermon was led by LUMEN Chaplain Theodosius Savnar. Meanwhile, on a separate gala event held on Oris at the Excubitoris Chapter House, an impassioned speech was led by PIE Chapter Master Shaikar; this event was also broadcasted live across many regions.
The jubilee hosted dishes of traditional Amarrian cuisine, but also had a number of selections common in Syndicate. The fashion of attendees, of course, was also a hot topic of conversation among many observers. It is said that attendees of rival Amarr Houses were secretly trying to one-up each other. Fashion statements of the Caldari attendees was, naturally, predictably uniform and non-flashy. Perhaps the most flashy statement piece at the event was one worn by I-RCN’s very own Selenna Solange. True to form, Scarlet wore a four-piece blazing red ensemble - a scarlet ankle-long skirt, a scarlet strapless blouse, a ruby red semi-transparent skin sleeve covering up to the forearms, and a scarlet shawl to finish off the look.
Model shown with outfit, minus the skin sleeve, worn by Solange
A concert performance was held by the LUMEN Service Personnel Choir of the Syndicate Region. It is a project to help unify Khimi Harar’s multi-faceted personnel in the Syndicate region. It is a choir by and of baseliner serving personnel. They presented some of their favorites from the different cultural traditions making up the alliance’s forces in Syndicate.
Of controversy during the ceremony was the choice of selection for the final song of the choir - a song known as “Intaki’s Call.” This song has roots tied to the Autonomist movement of Intaki Prime, as well as inspiration from various groups such as the Intaki Liberation Front. In and across the Federation, the song is seen as a symbol of Intaki resistance and rebellion towards the traditional Federal vision for all member states. The lyrics of the song can be found below:
Come the day and come the hour
Come the power and the glory
We have come to answer
Syndicate’s callFromth fourteen constellations of Syndicate
Syndicate, Syndicate
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We’ll answer Syndicate’s callFrom the Cords of the Elements
From the remains of Reschard V
From the walls of Lenoika
And Akat RangeFromth fourteen constellations of Syndicate
Syndicate, Syndicate
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We’ll answer Syndicate’s callHearts of steel
And heads unbowing
Vowing never to be broken
We will fight, until
We can fight no more
The choice of this conclusion song stirred some drama, especially as the Empire and Federation recently agreed to non-intervention following the signing of the Pashanai Agreement. The move to allow the choir to present this song was only seen as adding fire between the traditionally contentious relationship between the Empire and Federation.
In other news…
• I-RED establishes welcome center to Syndicate region in MHC-R3; rumors swirl about sinister intentions regarding up and coming UNF colonization of the system
• Poitot remains quiet regarding UNF assets staging out of MHC-R3
• Caldari Navy forces in DS-M4Q remain vigilant following UNF relocation to MHC-R3; patrols to weed out Federation and CONCORD surveillance operations reported
• Planetary industry boom in 98Q superpocket continues following WHBOO-SynCo conflict
• WHBOO suffering billions in structure losses spawns ridicule and memes sweeping across various social media outlets, especially amongst SynCo baseliners
• Kandashi family reports record profits from M2-CF1 station market taxes from Q2 of this year
• Disgraced former Y™ CEO Ilan Moosque faces multiple fraud and union busting claims in the Federation; new Y™ leadership expected to revert name of social media platform back to Peeper™ in coming weeks
• Newly formed SynCo Regional Space Police & Patrol (SRSPPL) conducts joint policing and interdiction training exercises across Syndicate
• I-RED prepares for annual Union Day celebrations coming in September
((Reference for dress: Red Georgette Three Piece Set))