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KORSIKI, THE FORGE -- Haiduken War Comes to a Close

Students and teachers of Eve University celebrated the end of a 9 day war from Haiduken (.HAI.) Corporation. The war was retracted on the 10th of October and ends over a week of victories.

Despite initial losses from inattentive players and a few over zealous students, Eve University quickly adapted, fighting back and pushing to bring the casualties on both sides to equal levels, while inflicting far higher financial losses on it's enemy.

Despite disruptions to missioning, mining, classes and speeches, University members are happy with the outcome of the war. "I think it's safe to say that both sides have enjoyed the engagement." states Kelduum Revaan, the Ivy Leagues Director of Diplomacy.

Many student gained valuable PvP experience, such as Seifer Al’Masy, Aquadictus and Mackers UK, a former Factional Pilot who led EU operations for the first time. "Clear communications calms the pilot. Calm pilots means they can concentrate more on flying their ships rather than being left behind and being killed. They 'wont' be left behind, as they clearly know where they should be going" mentioned Mackers in a public report after the action. For others, it was their first taste of PvP and considered a success.

Haiduken Corporation used Interceptors and Battleships with the aide of outside help in the form of logistics to great effect throughout the war effort. Eve University used their numbers to field superior tackling and electronic warfare ability. Despite the differing combat styles, both sides fought with healthy respect and appreciation for their enemies.

The war was marked by several notable events. The Dark Horses declared war and were quickly caught in the crossfire with four losses and no kills, withdrawing soon after. Mackers UK again led an EU fleet on a suicidal charge that resulted in the loss of around 20 Ivy League ships. Not all was serious business however. An EU fleet reportedly took to mining Veldspar in enemy territory and yet another found themselves in Haajinen, crippled with laughter, clearly enjoying the last pulsating moments of the war. Moral was at an all time high.

The war retraction came while Aphser, leading the destruction of a Scimitar logistics ship and guarded by six enemy battleships in Korsiki, resulting in the withdrawal of the war declaration. The last operation was a resounding success with zero losses under Aphsers steadfast command.

During the dwindling hours of the war retraction, Fleet Admiral Silentbrick, led an Eve University expedition into BWF-ZZ, a former Big Blue territory in Null space. The fleet was wiped out however, a good time was had by all; except perhaps for a Unista pilot by the name of EYEDOLL, who had the misfortune of being the only Battleship pilot in the Fleet Operation.

As the grace period came to a close outside a station in Poinen, Unista Pilots gathered for a pow-wow session, forming a conga line of ships which included KillerofMen, MobyDick and Orenishii of .HAI., with mutual respects being paid in local communication channels.

-- Cazzah
EUNN Reporter

Eve University AP -- Financial Support Continues to Expand University Activities

The Ivy League and Eve University, acknowledged a series of gifts this week from friends and former Eve University students at a State of the Union luncheon in the State Hall of the School of Applied Knowledge.

Jon Falkenberg has established a 500M ISK endowment to be used to expand the teaching programs of the University. Additional funds into the dowry by Silke Morte, saw a contribution greater than 500M ISK to Eve Universities operating budget.

"We do not solicit the support of the Eve community," Dee Carson began his speech at the massive Hall at the School of Applied knowledge in Korsiki, "and as a volunteer organization, we're always appreciative of the support that our mission of teaching new pilots the intricacies that our Universe garners among the general population."

Carson further went on to explain to the modest crowd of some one hundred students, teachers, mentors and other directors, "Our students and faculty are encouraged to express their thanks to our supporters when they have the opportunity, so let me be the first to publicly say 'Thank You' to these two fine pilots and to all of those who provide us support, without allowing us to publicly name them." Dee Carson is the Eve University Director of Operations.

Eve University is currently at war with Haiduken and it's mercenary allies. When asked to provide further details on the war effort, Carson deferred comment to the Fleet Admiral stating the luncheon is a well deserved break for the Corporation to boost moral in what's claimed to have been a large success for the students studies.

For more than four years, Eve University has been providing new players quality training in all aspects of life in Eve without cost to them. For more information on Eve University, visit the in game website at www.eve-ivy.com

Eve University AP -- Peace Talks Fail

Haiduken Corp has declared war upon Eve University today. The reported 41 pod pilot group, residing in the Fovihi Solar System consist mainly of low level Battleship or smaller pilots.

Eve University insiders have also reported odd intelligence from within the .HAI. Corporation itself, causing diplomatic and military leaders to scratch their head in confusion. "We are very pleased and grateful of the cooperation we have received from Haiduken pilots for the information that they have provided." reported Kelduum Revaan, IVY League's Diplomacy Director. When asked in the brief interstellar communication about diplomatic attempts at averting the war, he simply stated "They were unwilling to compromise." Kelduum declined further comment.

The eleventh hour passes and a large fleet carrying wings of squadrons has been reported in and around the Korsiki system, home of the Eve University Campus. Blood thirsty students are looking forward to the live fire exercise reported to begin at 2008.10.03 16:51 EVE Universal Time.

Korsiki, Eve University Campus -- Eve is a game that is unique in that it greatly rewards real life skills as much as in game skills. Important skills needed in Eve also include critical thinking, organization and people management. In the interest of developing such skills, Eve University is sponsoring an upcoming Event called The Shipwrights Competition.

Over 130million ISK in prizes have been offered for competitors to build a ship and race it on a specially made racetrack that is currently under construction near Planet II in the Forge region of Korsiki .

Students, young and old, have been requested to step up and practise their organization skills. By pulling together a team, they will have to tackle the construction of a racing ship and then take on the task of racing it during the competition. Such real life logistics skills are critical for future careers in business corporations, alliance logistics, fleet command, and corporation management alike and the competition will serve well to all of those who participate.

Competitors not only walk away with prizes, they also emerge showing people that they too can be a valuable asset to any corporation. They will have proven the real life skills desperately needed and sought after by all corporations in New Eden.

-- Kody Apollo, Events Manager

It had been eight long months since Melissa had been to Rens for any extended period of time. The call for war against a small band of pilots from the Nyx Corporation had forced her to do recon back in her home system. A place she dearly missed and became to hate before she left to go back to her new home in Caldari space. She left Rens with horror and shock. All she could think about were the children.

During Melissa’s  upbringing, she was taught to worship the Defiant, but she was different. Her eyes had color and this cast a shadow of gloom from her peers as they cast fun at her. She grew up confused in the protective arms of the Brutor and their ways, guided by the Servant Sisters for spiritual growth. The truth of her past had never been truly revealed although she had followed her own clues during the path of her life. This final trip to what she thought was her birth place was to be her last. Read the rest of this entry »