Just so you all here on the forums are not left out ....
The EIC's official stance, and plan of action going forward in Volungu/Liaeden
http://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/347f6m/eic_statement_the_volunguliaeden_conflict/
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From the Reddit post
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Greetings Galactic Citizens, Empire and Federation alike. My name is Duris Maccus and I'm the Public Relations Director of the East India Company. Before I talk about the EIC though, I'll speak as to my own self. Now, as some of you may be aware, I was born in Liaedin.
I am, by birth, related to the Faveol family, who control the operations of Patron's Principles in Liaedin. My father, Quentin Maccus, married Wandra Faveol, the youngest daughter of the youngest son in the Faveol line. I say this to put our relationship in context... I'm a long way from being influential when it comes to their dealings. It is simply fate, that such events put me in a place, to be able to reason with my family and try to deescalate this situation.
The East India Company, at my behest, responded to the situation in Liaedin recently by moving part of our fleet there to re-stabilize a region that was becoming increasingly volatile. We heard mixed reports from both Volungu and Liaeden. I am not privy to the true nature of Faveol's expansion into neighbouring Volungu, nor to the Blossum's aggressive moves to increase their influence within Liaedin and take it over. Put simply, I do not care for their squabbles, and neither does the East India Company. However, one thing we were able to ascertain as fact, is that a terrorist group known as the Earth Defense Fleet were seeking to start a war between the Federation and the Empire, and they want that war to start with the hostile takeover of Liaedin.
Our stance is simple, we wish to maintain the peace, not simply in Liaedin but between the Empire and Federation proper. Liaedin, formerly Delta Aquilae, is a symbol of the peace that exists between our two great galactic nations. It is a major tourist destination for nearby Federation and Alliance natives, as well as being a small slice of home for the expatriated Empire pilots and businessmen operating near the core systems. The oft-overlooked common folk of Liaedin have enjoyed this peace more than anyone.
Any Imperial who acts alongside Patrons Principles in Volungu is breaching the long standing Peace Treaty that was signed in 2381. It's the very document that has kept the peace between our two nations for nearly a millennium. I for one won't sit idly by and allow a thousand years of peace between the Federation and Empire be dashed by the actions of two families. Peace is far more important than a feud that dates back over a thousand years ago, and the reasoning behind it long forgotten.
It was with this in mind that we sought to parley with the Federal organisations showing an interest in the system. We communicated with the Merchant Marines, Federal Navy Elite and Adle's Armada regarding the actions of the group of terrorists known as the EDF and a peace accord was reached, one that ensured the stability of Liaedin. EIC would refrain from aiding any expansion of Patron's Principles in the surrounding systems and the Federal groups would allow EIC to stabilize the Liaedin system and hunt the terrorists down. In addition, we have authorized a small group of our own company Privateers, to assist in repelling the Patron's Principles from Volungu. We did not make this decision easily, nor do we enjoy it. However with Patron's Principles refusal to return to Liaeden Peacefully, we feel it imperative that we keep the peace at any cost. Since Patrons Principles are acting without any authority given by the Imperial Senate, they are illegally breaching the peace Treaty, and must be stopped from establishing a foothold in the system of Volungu. However, we will continue to defend Liaeden at all costs. Galactic peace must remain the objective.
We know that not everyone will agree with or understand this arrangement. We do not pretend to speak for the Empire or the Federation proper, only our humble private enterprise.
However, be advised, the two great companies of Merchant Marines and East India Company are two sides of a very valuable and very heavy coin, and on this matter we are in 100% agreement. If you work against the Treaty of Liaedin you will be branded an Enemy of the Peace and a terrorist and you will be treated with all the courtesy one would expect when branded as such.
I thank you all for your time. Sequi Stellas.
The EIC's official stance, and plan of action going forward in Volungu/Liaeden
http://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/347f6m/eic_statement_the_volunguliaeden_conflict/
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From the Reddit post
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Greetings Galactic Citizens, Empire and Federation alike. My name is Duris Maccus and I'm the Public Relations Director of the East India Company. Before I talk about the EIC though, I'll speak as to my own self. Now, as some of you may be aware, I was born in Liaedin.
I am, by birth, related to the Faveol family, who control the operations of Patron's Principles in Liaedin. My father, Quentin Maccus, married Wandra Faveol, the youngest daughter of the youngest son in the Faveol line. I say this to put our relationship in context... I'm a long way from being influential when it comes to their dealings. It is simply fate, that such events put me in a place, to be able to reason with my family and try to deescalate this situation.
The East India Company, at my behest, responded to the situation in Liaedin recently by moving part of our fleet there to re-stabilize a region that was becoming increasingly volatile. We heard mixed reports from both Volungu and Liaeden. I am not privy to the true nature of Faveol's expansion into neighbouring Volungu, nor to the Blossum's aggressive moves to increase their influence within Liaedin and take it over. Put simply, I do not care for their squabbles, and neither does the East India Company. However, one thing we were able to ascertain as fact, is that a terrorist group known as the Earth Defense Fleet were seeking to start a war between the Federation and the Empire, and they want that war to start with the hostile takeover of Liaedin.
Our stance is simple, we wish to maintain the peace, not simply in Liaedin but between the Empire and Federation proper. Liaedin, formerly Delta Aquilae, is a symbol of the peace that exists between our two great galactic nations. It is a major tourist destination for nearby Federation and Alliance natives, as well as being a small slice of home for the expatriated Empire pilots and businessmen operating near the core systems. The oft-overlooked common folk of Liaedin have enjoyed this peace more than anyone.
Any Imperial who acts alongside Patrons Principles in Volungu is breaching the long standing Peace Treaty that was signed in 2381. It's the very document that has kept the peace between our two nations for nearly a millennium. I for one won't sit idly by and allow a thousand years of peace between the Federation and Empire be dashed by the actions of two families. Peace is far more important than a feud that dates back over a thousand years ago, and the reasoning behind it long forgotten.
It was with this in mind that we sought to parley with the Federal organisations showing an interest in the system. We communicated with the Merchant Marines, Federal Navy Elite and Adle's Armada regarding the actions of the group of terrorists known as the EDF and a peace accord was reached, one that ensured the stability of Liaedin. EIC would refrain from aiding any expansion of Patron's Principles in the surrounding systems and the Federal groups would allow EIC to stabilize the Liaedin system and hunt the terrorists down. In addition, we have authorized a small group of our own company Privateers, to assist in repelling the Patron's Principles from Volungu. We did not make this decision easily, nor do we enjoy it. However with Patron's Principles refusal to return to Liaeden Peacefully, we feel it imperative that we keep the peace at any cost. Since Patrons Principles are acting without any authority given by the Imperial Senate, they are illegally breaching the peace Treaty, and must be stopped from establishing a foothold in the system of Volungu. However, we will continue to defend Liaeden at all costs. Galactic peace must remain the objective.
We know that not everyone will agree with or understand this arrangement. We do not pretend to speak for the Empire or the Federation proper, only our humble private enterprise.
However, be advised, the two great companies of Merchant Marines and East India Company are two sides of a very valuable and very heavy coin, and on this matter we are in 100% agreement. If you work against the Treaty of Liaedin you will be branded an Enemy of the Peace and a terrorist and you will be treated with all the courtesy one would expect when branded as such.
I thank you all for your time. Sequi Stellas.
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