News Footage excerpts from the 20th, 10th and 5th Anniversary Celebration Gala for PIE, SFRIM and LUMEN
Service Officiated by LUMEN’s Chaplain, Theodosius Savnar
SFRIM HQ: Gottin’s Lamp, Chapel, 24th Imperial Crusade Station, Mehatoor System
A camera feed starts. It shows a packed chapel at SFRIM’s headquarters. Some capsuleers, including Lunarisse, are sitting at the front row. Recording equipment has been set up around the altar, and an altar server is heard saying in muted voice “it’s on” to Theo.
Theodosius Savnar begins:
“Today, we gather in joy to celebrate the jubilee anniversaries of twenty years of PIE, ten years of SFRIM, and five years of the Khimi Harar alliance. Let us start with Book of Reclaiming 3.19.”
“And the Lord spake, and said, Lo, my people, Witness, for I have made the worlds of Heaven;And these worlds I give to you, My Chosen, So Amarr shall rule the worlds of the Heavens.”
After a contemplative silence, Theodosius continues:
“To rule the worlds of heaven is perhaps the greatest challenge that God has given Amarr. And this challenge has become ever greater in the past two decades. Never have we faced fiercer enemies at our gates, and never have we faced more vile treason within.”
“Yet God does not leave us defenseless. Since the start of the capsuleer age, twenty years ago, the Praetoria Excubitoris Imperialis have fought for the Empire, and their loyal service was recognized by Empress Catiz who accorded them the status of a Chapter of the Sacred Throne Order.”
“The sword that is PIE was complemented by the shield that is the Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque. Most recently, and to the exaltation of the faithful, both were joined in the Khimi Harar alliance.”
“For these defenders and paladins of Amarr in the heavens, we thank You God! May You continue to bless them with success and may You guide them, for now and for eternity!”
“We thank you too for all those who, though not belonging to our faith, offer their tireless help and devote themselves to our cause.”
Theo nods towards a delegation of legionnaires and baseliners from the State sitting at the back of the chapel
“We thank you God for the vision and the purity of our leaders, in particular Directrix Lunarisse Phonaga and Chapter Master Lord Gaven Lok’ri, as well as all the other directors. May you support them in their difficult task, and may you let them feel the everlasting gratitude of their corporation members.”
“We thank you God for Empress Catiz, whose rule is benign and righteous, whose mercy is limitless, and whose love is perpetual.”
“Today we also remember and give thanks for all those that we met along our twenty year journey. Some have left us, fallen in battle as comrades, or retiring after illustrious careers. May you grant them peace.”
“How else can we conclude this service of thanks but by Book of Missions 71:21 ? It captures the essence of PIE, SFRIM and Khimi Harar and all those that stand with them!”
Theodosius Savnar recites:
“Surround yourself with the faithful,
Stand together, for there is no strength like it under the heavens.”
“May Your strength and blessing remain with us for now and for eternity, Amen.”
The congregation echoes “amen”
the videofeed ends
Remarks of the Chapter Master and Directrix at the 20-10-5 Gala at the Excubitoris Chapter House, world of Oris, Amarr Prime system
Video feed shows a cloaked and bearded True Amarr male speaking to a large gathering at the Chapterhouse
PIE’s Chapter Master Shaikar speaks:
“Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests; today we mark a momentous occasion, a series of anniversaries in loyalty and service.”
“Two decades ago, the first independent capsuleers graduated and two decades ago some of those first came together in devoted service to the Throne.”
“It’s been ten years since the founding of SFRIM and five since PIE was made a Chapter of the Sacred Throne.”
“It’s also been five also since the alliance Khimi Harar was founded, which now binds us together.”
“Surrounded by the faithful, we stand together.”
Shaikar pauses and states for emphasis:
" Loyalty."
“Duty.”
“Faith.”
“To all those loyalists before me now, to those whose duties have kept them away, and all those who have served in the past; I salute you.”
Shaikar raises his glass and proclaims: “For the Empire!” The assembled throng responds: “For the Empire!”
Video feed pauses, then resumes with a blonde woman speaking to the assembled:
"“Thank you all for coming! An auspicious day. In an age of so-called immortals, it is rare for Empyrean entities to last twenty, ten or even five years. That PIE, SFRIM and LUMEN have endured are a testimony to both faith and fellowship… and most of all…”
She pauses, and looking emotional continues:
“A testament to its pilots, past ones we remember, miss and cherish, and present ones, whose efforts continue to carry on the flame, the light in the darkness of New Eden that LUMEN stands for.”
“I hope and pray that we have a similar celebration in the years to come.”
The blonde finishes and exclaims “For the Empress!” The assembled throng responds: "For the Empress!"
the videofeed ends
