Post by lunarisse on Oct 27, 2021 1:22:23 GMT
Medal Text:
Awarded to those pilots who assisted in the running of Operation "Oriflamme Threshold" or otherwise participated in the various activities of "Syndicate Week", ranging from pod versus environment and mission work, pod versus pod, mining, and special operations.
"Some of Khimi Hararโs most enduring allies, I-RED and I-BLU, dwell within space loosely under the sway of the Intaki Syndicate. There they have carved out a pocket of comparative security from the lawless wilds, and shared that foothold with LUMEN. It is time for us to make a show of force and a declaration of commitment to the region. This will secure economic opportunities, fortify a beachhead where the Gallente Federation is at its most fragile, and influence a people ripe for Reclaiming. We shall kindle new Light in the darkness of Syndicate."
- Briefing by Zahra Sahrain
Recipients - Alliance and close friends
Akali Sharisa
Alex Carmel
Amicia Cora
Aria Jenneth
Argos Gelert
Arrek Bukandara
Axiss Herzlos
Bill Cypher
Cassandra Habalu
Celeste Etoile
Dagan Harth
Drabar Corinnine
Eiirik Naaru
Esna Pitoojee
Evelyn Arnoux
Fabiana Anissa
Faith Griffiths
Franco Phonaga
GahโMatar
Garion Avarr
Gaun Arel
Hannah Banannah
Holo Holo
Isolde Belleras Acami
Karmilla Strife
Krisha Kashada
Liana Gelert
Lunarisse Aspenstar
Maria Daphiti
Marik Brawn
Marius Dethahal
Millyon
MillyonGall
Nena Amilupar
Omanidos
Petrov Andropov
Publius Vergilius
Relm Arrowny
Sol Ahashion
Stratusfer Genesis-1
Therese Isimazu
Timtriel Arpad
Triel Naaru
Valitus
Varcuzzi Renalard
War Bug
Wren Taenavi
Xathas Varik
XtheoneX
Yasin Mehr
Ylanah Stoner
Yu-Lin Mei
Zahra Sarain
Zeck Kashada
Zedicon Prime
Zekaien Hakotamaa
Zohra Ismayl
Notes of the Activities:
Some of Khimi Hararโs most enduring allies, I-RED and I-BLU, dwell within space loosely under the sway of the Intaki Syndicate. There they have carved out a pocket of comparative security from the lawless wilds, and shared that foothold with LUMEN. It is time for us to make a show of force and a declaration of commitment to the region. This will secure economic opportunities, fortify a beachhead where the Gallente Federation is at its most fragile, and influence a people ripe for Reclaiming. We shall kindle new Light in the darkness of Syndicate.
LUMEN will launch a whole week (!) of coordinated activities in Syndicate in late October (10/18-10/25), with each day themed around a particular kind of content. Some activities will be at set times, while others will be generally available on a pick-up basis throughout the day. The hope is that many of those in LUMEN will get a chance to experience content that might otherwise be difficult to learn. These are envisioned as opportunities, not requirements, and no-one in LUMEN is under any pressure to participate in any or all activities that do not interest them.
There will be contests and/or raffles with prizes on each day!
Each day a particular venue in Syndicate will be chosen as the RP focus, and players are encouraged to gather there, meet new I-RED and I-BLU folks, and experience the Syndicate atmosphere.
What: Coordinated and Curated @pvp, @pve, @mining, @rp in Syndicate Space
When: 21.10.18 - 21.10.25 (see thread for specific times)
Where: The "Syndicate Pocket"
What to Fly: Pretty much anything you think is suited to the activity of the day
Opposition: Variable - it is nullsec, after all
Comms: LUMEN discord and I-RED teamspeak, at various times
FC: Depends on the day and the event!
๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฒ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐) - Monday, October 18th
Syndicate Space is no small distance from the heart of the Empire, and there are significant logistic and cultural barriers to overcome. LUMEN's resources and personnel will initially be focused on aiding those making their way out, as well as helping them orient themselves in what may be an unfamiliar environment.
Players will be on hand to answer questions about and offer aid for reaching Syndicate with clones and/or ships for those who need it. Shuttles will serve to transport clones, and a jump freighter will be making the trip at the end of the day with any larger vessels that wish to avoid the nullsec gauntlet.
All Day - Answering questions about Syndicate, helping guide players to get clones and ships to Syndicate
18:00 - Zahra Sarain will conduct a tour of the pocket for those interested in a formal survey.
22:00 - All contracts should be submitted for the JF departing Pashanai, headed to Syndicate
0:00 - Akali Sharisa will lead a far more knowledgeable tour through the pocket.
Available Ships - Shuttles and Station Containers will be available for under cost in Alliance Contracts, singly and in bulk, for convenience in establishing a presence in Syndicate.
Ambient roleplay on the 18th is encouraged in the Farthest Star, the bar salvaged and reconstructed from the ill-fated starbase in New Eden.
Players will be on hand to answer questions about and offer aid for reaching Syndicate with clones and/or ships for those who need it. Shuttles will serve to transport clones, and a jump freighter will be making the trip at the end of the day with any larger vessels that wish to avoid the nullsec gauntlet.
All Day - Answering questions about Syndicate, helping guide players to get clones and ships to Syndicate
18:00 - Zahra Sarain will conduct a tour of the pocket for those interested in a formal survey.
22:00 - All contracts should be submitted for the JF departing Pashanai, headed to Syndicate
0:00 - Akali Sharisa will lead a far more knowledgeable tour through the pocket.
Available Ships - Shuttles and Station Containers will be available for under cost in Alliance Contracts, singly and in bulk, for convenience in establishing a presence in Syndicate.
Ambient roleplay on the 18th is encouraged in the Farthest Star, the bar salvaged and reconstructed from the ill-fated starbase in New Eden.
Screenshot contest! Operation Oriflamme Threshold requires visual media to convey professionalism in public relations. Capsuleers may submit up to three (3) screenshots of the Syndicate region, LUMEN assets, and/or "interactions" with its inhabitants. Three will be chosen for integration into the LUMEN guide to Syndicate operations, and their owners compensated with 1 small skill injector. All entries must be submitted before 12:00 EST on the 19th, and the winners will be announced later on the 19th.
๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ) - Tuesday, October 19th
Syndicate is positively infested by the lawless Serpentis, and disrupting their operations is the first step in asserting Amarr influence in the region. A stand against them is symbolic, and potentially lucrative for those willing to dedicate themselves to eradicating these criminals. Such acts might even balance out the loss of security status incurred by aggressively advancing the Empire's interests in lowsec space.
LUMEN will host a standing fleet throughout the day where players can learn the ancient, subtle art of ratting. To stave off boredom, periodically small fleets can clear the difficult combat anomalies found in Syndicate, possibly leading to some intense escalations. There will be non-combat opportunities for salvagers, and casual RP in Syndicate settings as well.
All Day - Ratting in pocket within standing fleet, teaching fits and tactics, impromptu small gangs as desired for anomalies.
~19:00 - Small fleet running combat anomalies & DED sites
~2:00 - Small fleet running combat anomalies & DED sites
Available Ships - Harbingers, drakes, and guardians (for the DED sites)
Ambient roleplay today is encouraged in the Farthest Star.
LUMEN will host a standing fleet throughout the day where players can learn the ancient, subtle art of ratting. To stave off boredom, periodically small fleets can clear the difficult combat anomalies found in Syndicate, possibly leading to some intense escalations. There will be non-combat opportunities for salvagers, and casual RP in Syndicate settings as well.
All Day - Ratting in pocket within standing fleet, teaching fits and tactics, impromptu small gangs as desired for anomalies.
~19:00 - Small fleet running combat anomalies & DED sites
~2:00 - Small fleet running combat anomalies & DED sites
Available Ships - Harbingers, drakes, and guardians (for the DED sites)
Ambient roleplay today is encouraged in the Farthest Star.
Loot contest! As the capsuleers conduct their campaign against the Serpentis forces infesting Syndicate, rare and valuable items may be salvaged from the wreckage of our fallen adversaries. One, however, is more than it seems. Participating characters must send an Evemail to Zahra Sarain with the link to the most valuable item they have looted from Serpentis forces on this day. One of these characters will randomly be chosen to be the protagonist of a public GMโd adventure on the following week, day/time at their convenience (also subject to my own availability). Deadline for entries is 6:00 on the 20th.
๐๐ฒ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ (๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ) - Wednesday, October 20th
Syndicate presents opportunities for those skilled in dispersing pirates, particularly with the Intaki Space Police. The pay for the capsuleers proves considerably higher than traditional work in Amarr space, as are the opportunities for advancing the cause of Reclaiming. The ISP is a critical target for the spread of Amarrian influence due to their destabilizing effect on Gallente hegemony over the Intaki.
LUMEN will host a standing โspiderโ fleet where reputation rewards are shared among the members. In this way, those pilots with high standing will help the others reach higher level agents much more quickly than they could alone. Players may run missions together or solo, as they choose, and there will be non-combat opportunities for salvagers and casual roleplay in Syndicate settings. Ships for low level missions and salvaging will be available.
All Day - Spider fleet will be up for PvE all-day, with participants contributing to shared rewards with whatever level (and type) of mission they are able.
Available ships - Coercers, mallers, and omens are available for up to level 2 missions, as well as salvaging boats.
Ambient Roleplay today is encouraged in the Farthest Star.
LUMEN will host a standing โspiderโ fleet where reputation rewards are shared among the members. In this way, those pilots with high standing will help the others reach higher level agents much more quickly than they could alone. Players may run missions together or solo, as they choose, and there will be non-combat opportunities for salvagers and casual roleplay in Syndicate settings. Ships for low level missions and salvaging will be available.
All Day - Spider fleet will be up for PvE all-day, with participants contributing to shared rewards with whatever level (and type) of mission they are able.
Available ships - Coercers, mallers, and omens are available for up to level 2 missions, as well as salvaging boats.
Ambient Roleplay today is encouraged in the Farthest Star.
Raffles! Periodically through the day, there will be raffles held for meta mobile tractor units and other prizes among those active in the missioning fleet.
๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ - Thursday, October 21st
LUMEN holds moons in Syndicate that are the subject of regular mining operations. Boosted covetors are provided for willing pilots, with a cut of the proceeds going towards paying for alliance expenses. But there are many other lucrative mining opportunities in Syndicate to be explored as well, and with organized support our entrepreneurs can test those waters. Those who prefer to turn their lasers upon ships rather than rocks would be welcome as escorts against the many dangers of nullsec.
LUMEN will operate a standing fleet during the day that will try moon, ice, gas, and belt mining, as opportunity allows and interest exists.
All Day - Standing fleet will be up for @industry and mining operations all day, with various players coordinating activities and providing links as they are available.
~18:30 - Moon mining
Available Ships - Procurers, covetors, and ventures for the appropriate kind of mining.
Ambient Roleplay today is encouraged in The Skulking Furrier.
LUMEN will operate a standing fleet during the day that will try moon, ice, gas, and belt mining, as opportunity allows and interest exists.
All Day - Standing fleet will be up for @industry and mining operations all day, with various players coordinating activities and providing links as they are available.
~18:30 - Moon mining
Available Ships - Procurers, covetors, and ventures for the appropriate kind of mining.
Ambient Roleplay today is encouraged in The Skulking Furrier.
A contest of misfortune! Mining, done properly and with luck, is uneventful. But sometimes things get interesting, usually in a bad way. In order to allay possible losses of material or income sources, (somewhat) compensatory prizes will be raffled off for members of the following fleets: the first fleet to lose ships to player pirates; the first fleet camped for at least a half hour inside a station by players; and the first fleet to have a Serpentis dreadnought spawn on them.
๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ (๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ) - Friday, October 22nd
The gestalt of Intaki and Caldari culture in Syndicate may prove unusual to those steeped in Amarr tradition, but the cause of Reclaiming demands that one move among unfamiliar peoples in order to reach and guide them. So too does the free flow of commerce, and the necessities of war, should it come. LUMEN must meet this challenge as it has all the others before.
There will be two separate โadventureโ type roleplay sessions set in Syndicate and hosted by a player acting in a GM capacity in addition to impromptu regular roleplay.
All Day - The focus is on RP , but pilots are welcome to whatever kind of content seems most entertaining. Ambient roleplay today is encouraged in the Farthest Star, but feel free to make use of other venues.
20:00 - A diplomatic contingent in Syndicate encounters unexpected difficulties - a roleplay adventure hosted by Therese Isimazu for those who have signed up.
1:00 - A matron of a prominent holder has gone missing in this region, and herโฆ very well-connected family wishes her found and returned to the safety of the Empire. There have been no communications from her in two weeks, and the silence is a growing concern. There are no ransom demands, at least, but her health is precarious and the risks grow by the day. She was last seen at the spaceport on an insignificant planet, the fifth rock in the CY-ZLP system. Theโฆ settlement in question is called โSaccadeโ by the locals.
Adventure hosted by Zahra Sarain, come one, come all!
There will be two separate โadventureโ type roleplay sessions set in Syndicate and hosted by a player acting in a GM capacity in addition to impromptu regular roleplay.
All Day - The focus is on RP , but pilots are welcome to whatever kind of content seems most entertaining. Ambient roleplay today is encouraged in the Farthest Star, but feel free to make use of other venues.
20:00 - A diplomatic contingent in Syndicate encounters unexpected difficulties - a roleplay adventure hosted by Therese Isimazu for those who have signed up.
1:00 - A matron of a prominent holder has gone missing in this region, and herโฆ very well-connected family wishes her found and returned to the safety of the Empire. There have been no communications from her in two weeks, and the silence is a growing concern. There are no ransom demands, at least, but her health is precarious and the risks grow by the day. She was last seen at the spaceport on an insignificant planet, the fifth rock in the CY-ZLP system. Theโฆ settlement in question is called โSaccadeโ by the locals.
Adventure hosted by Zahra Sarain, come one, come all!
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ (๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฏ๐) - Saturday, October 23rd
Our I-RED and I-BLU allies are well practiced at hunting down and chasing out intruders from the safe pocket of space carved from lawless Syndicate, but the incursions do not cease. Adding LUMEN's strength to theirs to lock down friendly space will be a demonstration of Imperial might; an opportunity to learn from the interdiction tactics of our allies; and an increased deterrent against future piracy. Individual pilots may also find this exercise illuminating when they themselves operate in enemy territory on other missions.
LUMEN will join the standing SynCo Fleet and focus their attentions on securing the pocket, hunting down any and all trespassers for the day. Boredom should be infrequent, but characters are welcome to RP or rat or whatever they like if things get quiet. Some ships will be available for borrowing, but players are encouraged to bring their own favorite hunting vessel.
All Day - LUMEN pilots will join the SynCo standing fleet and stand ready to hunt down intruders into the pocket. Downtime can be spent in RP or ratting or whatever suits the interests of the players.
Available Ships - Various fast tackling and wolf-pack type ships are available, but players are encouraged to bring their preferred hunting vessel(s).
Ambient roleplay is encouraged in the Akuma Sushi Bar, owned by a friendly I-BLU corporation in Syndicate.
LUMEN will join the standing SynCo Fleet and focus their attentions on securing the pocket, hunting down any and all trespassers for the day. Boredom should be infrequent, but characters are welcome to RP or rat or whatever they like if things get quiet. Some ships will be available for borrowing, but players are encouraged to bring their own favorite hunting vessel.
All Day - LUMEN pilots will join the SynCo standing fleet and stand ready to hunt down intruders into the pocket. Downtime can be spent in RP or ratting or whatever suits the interests of the players.
Available Ships - Various fast tackling and wolf-pack type ships are available, but players are encouraged to bring their preferred hunting vessel(s).
Ambient roleplay is encouraged in the Akuma Sushi Bar, owned by a friendly I-BLU corporation in Syndicate.
A suitable prize will be awarded to the initial tackler of the most valuable kill in the pocket today. Be sure to send an email to Zahra Sarain with a link to the killmail of a ship that you were initial tackle on!
๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ) - Sunday, October 24th
Syndicate is a sprawling region infested by pirates and other undesirables. Agents of LUMEN will issue forth to quell piracy, demonstrate the strength of our fleets, and practice operating in unfriendly nullsec space. It will also prove the testing ground for a new fleet composition designed by Celeste Etoile, utilizing a core of vessels of Caldari design.
All Day - Players are encouraged to roam in the region and PvP under their own initiative, or do whatever other kind of content strikes their fancy when the fleets are not active.
19:00 - A caracal roaming fleet led by Celeste Etoile will venture out into Syndicate. Caracals, ospreys, and amarr tackling ships are provided.
2:00 - A second caracal roaming fleet led by Celeste Etoile will venture out into Syndicate. Caracals, ospreys, and amarr tackling ships are provided.
Ambient roleplay today is encouraged in the Farthest Star.
Contest is TBD.
All Day - Players are encouraged to roam in the region and PvP under their own initiative, or do whatever other kind of content strikes their fancy when the fleets are not active.
19:00 - A caracal roaming fleet led by Celeste Etoile will venture out into Syndicate. Caracals, ospreys, and amarr tackling ships are provided.
2:00 - A second caracal roaming fleet led by Celeste Etoile will venture out into Syndicate. Caracals, ospreys, and amarr tackling ships are provided.
Ambient roleplay today is encouraged in the Farthest Star.
Contest is TBD.
๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ (๐๐๐ค๐-๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฒ) - Monday, October 25th
Even the most carefully laid plans may be disrupted by unforeseen disasters, unexpected aggression, or other acts of God. Accordingly, this day is set aside to resume any operations disrupted over the past week. In the event that everything has proceeded more or less as expected, the fleet will allow its agenda to be depicted by popular opinion.
If/when something goes wrong and one of the earlier days gets disrupted, this way we have a chance for a second try at it.
Each individual day's post will be updated with more information, notably specific times for events, as the last bits of scheduling fall into place over the next two weeks.
Expect to see an updated Syndicate Map soon, as well as a guidebook that introduces the various content available in Syndicate.
If/when something goes wrong and one of the earlier days gets disrupted, this way we have a chance for a second try at it.
Each individual day's post will be updated with more information, notably specific times for events, as the last bits of scheduling fall into place over the next two weeks.
Expect to see an updated Syndicate Map soon, as well as a guidebook that introduces the various content available in Syndicate.