Komo Sunder - CSM 19 - A growing Null is a Healthy Null

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Who is Komo Sunder?

In 2012 my journey in EVE began like so many others. I joined New Eden with no
understanding of the game. I had no one to guide me and had nothing other than a coercer gifted by a stranger. At first, my lessons were learned the hard way. I learned that Gankers will kill you in highsec, gate guns won’t save you in low sec, and wormholes are full of stuff that wants to hunt you.

Through trial and error, I quickly learned these lessons and turned my eyes to adventure. I found my want to low then null. Ultimately, finding a home in SpaceMonkey’s Alliance. Here is where I grew from a fresh new bro to a null sec alliance director. This is where I realized the creation of Applied Anarchy, and where I made the choice to step out of the block to form the independent alliance of ChaosTheory.

During my tenure as executor of ChaosTheory, we endured the life of an independent alliance. First living out of NPC Null and then fighting for and claiming our own little chunk of sov.

I built ChaosTheory around the idea of a strong independent alliance. Where we pushed against block oppression regardless of the consequences. We challenged fountain core backed by PL for our home. We antagonized the imperium viceroy program and then made good on our word as we entered as the vanguard of the WWB/Casino Wars. 117

As the dust settled across new Eden, i moved north with ChaosTheory to work alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy. Opening a new chapter with the settling residents of Deklein. During this era, I won EVE and retired, but like many, I returned to the game a few years later. On return, I found my once exciting home dissolved, crushed under the bureaucracy of block politics. Along with old friends, we took on the challenge to start over. I found home with Scumlords, a small but tenacious group, and jump face first into the northern conflict between Frat and B2. For a year I lived on the front lines that separated these two coalitions, until finally being pushed out.

Today I Reside in Fountain as CEO of Applied Anarchy, a member corporation of the Initiative, where I dedicate my time to the growth of my corporation and its members.

Area of Expertise

   Nullsec Mechanics

As a man of many hats, I have touched on nearly every aspect of EVE, though my love for the game roots in Nullsec mechanics. What makes the space work in and out of the game. I have actively attacked and defended space across every iteration of sov mechanics since dominion. I’ve directly experienced what creates viable content and what only serves as grief to the player.

   Corporation and Alliance Development

I understand what it takes to create a community from nothing. I understand the burden on the small alliance as they step into null. I’ve worn those shoes and I’ve faced those challenges. I understand what is needed to see more success in that venture.

    Fleet Command and Tactics

I have FCed for over 10 years with experience from small gang to block war. I have excelled with BLOPs, Small Gang and Sov Tactics. I understand what strategies work, and why much of the meta now promotes a lack of player engagement.

Why CSM, Why Now?

Now more than ever there needs to be a voice for the independent alliance. I truly believe that A HEALTHY EVE IS A GROWING EVE and HEALTHY NULL IS A GROWING NULL

What can you expect?

My goal is to advocate for changes to incentivize a growing Nullsec by addressing three areas of improvement.

  1. To improve the benefits of null to those that live there
  2. To improve the viability of meaningful content without the fear of destabilizing USED sovereign space.
  3. To improve the success rate of new or independent alliances in Null.

I thank you for your consideration

Komo Sunder
“A strong EVE is a growing EVE - A strong Null is a Growing Null”

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Agreed - who’s the independent alliance candidate that you’ll be putting your vote behind?

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I fully recognize the Irony in a member of The Initiative taking the position to advocate for the independent alliance. I want to first thank you for allowing me to address this. I am not a member of INIT leadership, nor am i sponsored by INIT or any affiliated group. I am an independent candidate who has significant experience with the hardships faced by independent groups in Null. I feel my history can contest to this. My stance is to see Null grow. This can’t happen until new blood can plant flags in sovereign space.

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A fair response, thanks for taking the time to explain your position and your perspective.

What do you think are the most significant hurdles that small alliances have to overcome, both to exist in general, and to remain independent in null-sec?

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Komo is one of the few individuals i would consider a true friend and true ally (in game and in RL). Ive spent time in Diplomatic circles with him, hes as skilled an artisan of the diplo world, and equally crafty as a leader. He is able to pull the best out of each pilot he works with and adaptive to any situation, such a talent is a beautiful independence for a CSM candidate.

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I started playing in April of 2023. For the first six or so months, all I did was mine ice for a small indy corp. When that corp dissolved, Komo took me in without any concern about my lack of experience in anything other than mining. Solid dude, great FC, and cares a whole hell of a lot about this game. Definitely has my vote.

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I’m of the opinion that null life is pretty monotonous and boring. I believe that blocs form because of the natural financial incentive to establish good farmland for krabbing. However, more mechanics need to be introduced for there to be a financial incentive to be raided and disturbed in this krabbing. ESS was a prime example of a great all-around game improvement. Do you agree with this?

  1. Can you provide concrete examples of your vision of how you would see your goals achieved?
  2. How can meaningful content be viable if there is no element of fear in losing/destabilizing sov space?
  3. What financial incentive is there for a new or independent alliance in null?
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I think we all learned a lot with the failure of the Southeast agreement. I believe the fact the agreement existed at all was the strongest evidence to the discrepancies faced by independent alliances.

#1 Is cost is now a major factor with equinox. The cost related to equinox sov can easily reach 7bil per system. This is a hard tax to pay for an alliance trying afford other infrastructure such as citadels or an industry hub.
#2 is clearly force projection. The ability for a large alliance or coalition to easily apply pressure and defend an exorbitant area of un used space is an issue. Unclaimed systems aren’t a bad thing.
#3 Relates to the structure of conflict in nullsec. Citadels are easy to kill and they have become the real focus in war. Sov is now an afterthought. I believe your space should provide an element of protection, it should be more then just an inconvenience after the war has ended.

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Would you support CCP putting NPC stations in every null region? Why or why not?

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Short answer is YES.

Long answer, yes with exception.
The common argument for the addition of NPC space in null is to create vulnerabilities to regional fortresses such as the drone lands. Though i do feel this would be a positive change, I believe the real benefit leans to the creation of additional space to foster new communities in null. I would love to see more groups emerge like GBT, Good Sax, or Guardians of Tranquility.

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