Luminaire GÇô The Gallente Federation and Caldari State have reached a tentative agreement to end the fighting on Caldari Prime and recognize the planet as a full demilitarized zone between the Federation and the State. The agreement was negotiated by Federation diplomats and representatives of the Chief Executive Panel. The treaty has already been signed by President Jacus Roden and the necessary majority of the CEOs of the eight megacorps.

GÇ£This is a great day for the State,GÇ¥ said Ishukone CEO Mens Reppola, who was instrumental in forging ahead with the treaty in the days following the fall of the Leviathan-class Titan Shiigeru, which has left a burning scar on the face of Caldari Prime. GÇ£We have, at long last, come to a peaceful resolution. One which will allow the people who live on the planet to heal their lives and return to normalcy.GÇ¥

President Jacus Roden echoed the sentiment, saying, GÇ£Too long has the issue of Caldari Prime been contentious when a reasonable solution was present. It is a historic homeworld of the Caldari people; to deny it to them is misguided. But it is also within the borders of the Federation and we cannot allow a foreign military to act within them. With this step, we can solve both our needs.GÇ¥

The reaction among the Caldari has been mostly positive. Sukuuvestaa Corporation CEO Kuikiainen Onita said, GÇ£The fighting on Caldari Prime was tearing the world apart. We have already seen the destruction our battles can bring to it. If we continued down this path, we would find ourselves with another Seyllin I or Reschard V.GÇ¥

Not all CEOs were reportedly happy with the agreement, however. State Executor Tibus Heth was reportedly GÇ£lividGÇ¥ with the agreement and has refused to sign it. Additionally, he has refused all comment on the matter. Regardless, six of the eight megacorp CEOs voted for the agreement, with only Lai Dai CEO Alakoni Ishanoya also voting against. Under the bylaws of the CEP, this means the member corporations of the Caldari State are bound by the agreement.

Ishanoya released a brief statement, saying, GÇ£While I understand the urge to end fighting and repair the damage to Caldari Prime, the fact remains that the planet should belong to the Caldari State and only the Caldari. Our military forces were winning the war on the ground and we should not have backed down so soon. However, as the CEO board of the CEP has voted in favor of the agreement, I have added my name to the official treaty as is required by corporate law.GÇ¥

Many military experts did not share Ishanoya's optimism for the Caldari chances, believing that while the Caldari held an advantage on the ground, eventually they would be ground away as the Federation had claimed orbital superiority and could prevent further reinforcements.

Ishukone has been busily evacuating military personnel on both sides as part of the agreement. It is expected that military contractors will be replacing departed ground forces to begin the cleanup and rebuilding of Caldari Prime.

Full details of the agreement have yet to be released. According to sources, there is still some contention about the finer details of the agreement, but diplomats on both side were confident those issues could be hammered out in the coming days. Once they have been, it will be sent to the Federation Senate for final ratifications.

Even tough they won-¦t admit that this was scripted, i give CCP the tip of the hat for this:

"Ishanoya released a brief statement, saying, GÇ£While I understand the urge to end fighting and repair the damage to Caldari Prime, the fact remains that the planet should belong to the Caldari State and only the Caldari. Our military forces were winning the war on the ground and we should not have backed down so soon. However, as the CEO board of the CEP has voted in favor of the agreement, I have added my name to the official treaty as is required by corporate law.GÇ¥" (Players saying: Hell yeah, we want to fight more)

But then:
"Many military experts did not share Ishanoya's optimism for the Caldari chances, believing that while the Caldari held an advantage on the ground, eventually they would be ground away as the Federation had claimed orbital superiority and could prevent further reinforcements." (CCP saying: Ok ok, you got the ground, but things will go as planned anyway)

At least we made into the offical news saying that we wanted to fight more, it-¦s something.

But, life goes on. We did our best, but the Godevs are blowing the wind in other directions, let-¦s adjust the sails and ride the waves.

Good Job to all pro-Caldari that gave their best, and to all pro-Gallente for the fun times. More battles to come! o7

(CCP saying: Ok ok, you got the ground, but things will go as planned anyway)

YOu don't understand the concept of siege warfare. Come back when you do.

But siege warfare with 17km long spaceships firing at you... I'm pretty sure they would win...

You don't understand the concept of siege warfare. Come back when you do.

But siege warfare with 17km long spaceships firing at you... I'm pretty sure they would win...

Just curious, if you were besieged by forces with unlimited supplies and absolutely unmatched power, and you had no way of escape, dwindling supplies and no reinforcements...could you possibly win?

And what happens when the ground forces get desperate and hide in populated Gallente sectors? Or hell take whole cities hostage and start executing people if they dont get their demands met?

Or they can start rigging the planets power plants or other systems to go critical and escape in whatever transports are still on the ground.

Or they can just hide in areas that the OB cant reach or detect them there. IE deep in the oceans. and let them glass their own people and destroy any of the planets worth to either side.


Don't put highly trained soldiers into desperate corners, its not pretty for anyone.

Just curious, if you were besieged by forces with unlimited supplies and absolutely unmatched power, and you had no way of escape, dwindling supplies and no reinforcements...could you possibly win?

Define "Win" i could certainly make it so the other guy didn't "win"

It might be that the Federation Navy didn't share the optimism of the "experts".

Or, otherwise, keep your eyes peeled for future news.

heh so the squids forced the gals into a stalemate interesting development...wonder where the next line of work is going to be, i hear those slaves need to be reminded whos in charge again

This was probably the best outcome that could've been achieved given the history.

This is far from over.

For the State

I take this as a win for us mighty Gallente. It was YOU guys who came begging for peace so we demanded you recognize superiority by making peace on the planet so it's half ours but the sky however is ALL Gallente. If you have a problem with this COME AT US BRO! We like fireworks we don't mind making some more.

Edit- THE ONLY GOOD CALDARI IS A DEAD ONE!!!! If they must live than slaves to us mighty GODlente. Matter of fact start building our statues immediately failure to have these up by May6th will result in the total genocide of your people.. I will make Gengas Khan look like a man of mercy!!

That-¦s a lot of hate in your heart.

Lol I am just playing around. I don't really know nor care about the story line but it is fun to play with those who this is their life. What better time to feed them than when my race is on top as it should be it has me!

Target: Caldari Prime

Control of airspace:
- Gallente

Control of the Ground:
- Caldari

Can ground troops be attacked by orbital bombardment?
- Possible, but unadvised. (Caldari lost their chance, Gallente don-¦t want to be accused of another invasion)

Can spaceships be attacked by ground?
- Positive. Defense batteries, and several air defense systems make a Gallente blockade dangerous for themselves.

Can the groundtroops be replenished?
- Positive. Regular market can supply clones, and as mentioned, Black Ops ships and Blockade runners are alternatives for a low-risk logistical backbone.

Can the groundtroops maintain control of the planet?
- Possible, but difficult. As mentioned, it would take a coordenated effort to actually maintain the troops, but with the determination showed by the recent engagements, the Caldari are more than resolved to maintain the control of the planet.

And finally:

"Full details of the agreement have yet to be released. According to sources, there is still some contention about the finer details of the agreement, but diplomats on both side were confident those issues could be hammered out in the coming days. Once they have been, it will be sent to the Federation Senate for final ratifications."

We immortals and our brothers in eternity capsuleers shall intervene so that this political stunt of Roden coming out as a "Peacekeeper" and the Ishukone intervention to further desestabilize Heth come to no fruiton.

We have the resources, the eagerness, and all the time in the universe for it.

Lai Dai was the only reasonable Mega Corp, the rest of them are simply trying to go the easy way out.

Caldari Prime for the Caldari People.


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When you get the concept of "Last stand", talk to me again about Siege Warfare.

All of this is moot when sieged.

Come back when you learn the concept of attrition and how it work with sieges.

Your 'market can supply' bullshit means nothing against a navy blockade. Supplies still need to be brought in, and blockade runners won't cut it for the population that planet has.

Understand those who "came" to your treachous swine of a people looking for peace DOES NOT represent the entire voice of the Caldari. Like a plague, you come to our homelands with no regards for its inhabitants. I shall wipe my boot of your blood. We shall rid ourselves of your pestilence. We shall spit upon your graves. Our children's children will spit upon your graves. And we will laugh and say, there lies a foolish Gallente who dared to take our dignity, our right.

FOR THE STATE!!!!!

I take this as a win for us mighty Gallente. It was YOU guys who came begging for peace so we demanded you recognize superiority by making peace on the planet so it's half ours but the sky however is ALL Gallente. If you have a problem with this COME AT US BRO! We like fireworks we don't mind making some more.

Edit- THE ONLY GOOD CALDARI IS A DEAD ONE!!!! If they must live than slaves to us mighty GODlente. Matter of fact start building our statues immediately failure to have these up by May6th will result in the total genocide of your people.. I will make Gengas Khan look like a man of mercy!!

Understand those who "came" to your treachous swine of a people looking for peace DOES NOT represent the entire voice of the Caldari. Like a plague, you come to our homelands with no regards for its inhabitants. I shall wipe my boot of your blood. We shall rid ourselves of your pestilence. We shall spit upon your graves. Our children's children will spit upon your graves. And we will laugh and say, there lies a foolish Gallente who dared to take our dignity, our right.

FOR THE STATE!!!!!