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Mesybier, Essence – Noir. Mercenary Group [NMG.] and their “largest competitor” Gemeinschaft Interstellarer Soeldner corporation [G.I.S] have merged to become, in the words of Alekseyev Karrde, alliance head of NMG., the “largest mercenary alliance in New Eden.” Privateer Alliance, Karrde stated “may technically have more members”, yet, he claimed “lack the coordination between member corps, damage potential and contract history of NMG.”

According to Karrde, the command structure within NMG. has remained essentially the same but “expanded to include our new partners.” G.I.S directors have been given access to all leadership level information within the alliance but, Alekseyev said, “The buck still stops with me.”

Despite the increase in size, Noir Mercenary Group plan to continue to focus on null-sec contracts but, Alekseyev explained, will also consider large-scale empire wars and wormhole work, which they deem “very enjoyable.” “We also get called on for a lot of control tower ‘takedowns’ and increasingly, control tower ‘saves,’” stated Karrde.

NMG. has seen recent action in the conflict between Against ALL Authorities and Curatores Veritatis Alliance in the War for Providence. NMG. also credited itself with saving a “significant portion of SI Radio Corporation’s class 6 wormhole assets” from a “besieging Rooks and Kings Alliance capital ship fleet”.

While most of their work calls for using sub-capital ships, NMG. does retain a capital and super-capital capability. “We rarely use them,” Alekseyev stated “as they are not generally the right tool for what we’re asked to do.”

The cost of an intervention by NMG. has inflated over the years of their operation. “With most week long stuff, at today’s prices, you’re probably looking at multiple billions flatrate.” When weighed against the potential losses of some conflicts, however, the price can be seen as affordable.

The Pitboss, CEO of the Interstellar Brotherhood of Gravediggers, Privateer Alliance, agreed with Karrde’s assessment. “[With mercenary corporations] being so far and few between… we all tend to have a working mutual respect for each other.” He added that while each mercenary group “has their own niche which keeps them in business” such groups have taken contracts on each other in the past. “Business is business,” he added.

The dissolution of Mercenary Coalition in 05.110 and KIA Alliance’s heavy loss of member corporations in late 111 left a void in the field of large, well-known “super-mercenary groups” (with the possible exception of Privateer, who could be considered more well-known for their own private campaign of uncontracted wars). With the admission of Gemeinschaft Interstellarer Soeldner into Noir. Mercenary Group, the alliance’s membership of over 150 pilots is still some measure short of the scale of the mercenary fleets of yesteryear, but the recent trend of mergers between forces of “soldiers for hire” opens the potential for their return.

GalNet References
NMG. Providence Campaign
NMG. Tower Rescue for Planet Risk

G-5EN2, Providence – Amidst the ongoing conflict over the Providence region, the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint Katherine [SHOSK], colloquially known as the “Space Nuns” have embarked on a mission of mercy to the area.

The Space Nuns first came to the attention of New Eden when they began saving stranded passengers ejected from capsuleer vessels or left in wreckage in the Domain region. According to Sister Louella Dougans, CEO of SHOSK, they have begun operations in Providence with the intent of being “a guiding light in the darkness” and saving those stranded by the misfortunes of this region-spanning war.

According to the Sister, the nuns use small fast ships (specifically the Executioner-class frigate) when conducting rescue operations in null-sec for their speed and maneuverability, but also for their minimal complement of non-capsuleer crew who would be at risk in larger vessels. Sister Dougans explained that her rescue missions are not without danger and admitted that she had lost “a couple” of such frigates while attempting to reach castaways.

There has been a mixed response to the nuns’ missions of mercy, ranging from remarks in the Local channel such as “God save us, it’s the Space Nuns!” to an offer to duel from an Ushra’Khan pilot, Cheif AutoParts of Universal Army. In general, however, Sister Dougans claims that local capsuleers from both sides of the Providence conflict have been receptive to her Order’s mission.

Sister Dougans stated that the nuns typically find abandoned passengers “at stargates and near stations” though sometimes they must use astrometric probes to locate them deeper into space. Such people have commonly been pulled from, or left in the wreckage of pirate structures such as casinos, brothels, slave compounds and hab units and left stranded to make room for more saleable commidities. To date the nuns have rescued “approximately 20 victims” which is dramatically less than previous their previous endeavours in the more populous Domain region. This may be a testament to the violence with which the Providence war is being conducted.

The nuns report that they have come across large numbers of capsuleer corpses, floating frozen in space, which Sister Dougans says the Sovereign Order incinerates with focused bursts of laser fire after “hearing the horror stories about what Sansha’s Nation pirates do with things they find.” She estimated that approximately 50 corpses have received this “cleansing by fire,” with the nuns stating “People might not like it to find out that their dead body is now piloting a Nightmare, or something like that.”

The members of SHOSK state that they will continue their work in the Providence region, taking no sides, hoping only to spare stranded individuals the perils of the vacuum.

The nuns averr that they show no prejudice amongst those they can help, who are often the cast-offs of the capsuleer community, be they dancers, janitors, homeless, slaves or slavers. Those they rescue are spoken to about the Amarr religious scriptures, then, through partnerships between the Sovereign Order and several humanitarian capsuleer organizations, taken to safe destinations where they can be returned home or gradually reintegrated into society if required.

GalNet References
The Second-Chance Express

Hail!

Has anyone (like me) tried to find a corporation to join that fits in with what one wants and one’s own ethics? Some offers I’ve had involve me helping build or guard wormholes to killing everyone else in PvP missions! What I’m looking for is an organisation that will nuture and mentor me whilst giving me a challenge that involves something interesting. This must be what a lot of other (fairly new) players must want? I have toyed with the idea of forming my own organisation but time is of the essence. Although I do enjoy PvP it must be much better when you can team up with other players and pit your wits against like minded souls.

My other strand is one of separating reality from the fully immersive game play. I was trying to stay in character in the online radio when the guy I was talking to said he had to go because his young son was coughing and needed attention!

Talk about bringing you down to Earth!

I would welcome any comments both constructive or otherwise if I am not the only person overwhelmed by the Great game that is EVE.

Herei

Mesybier, Essence – Noir. Mercanary Group [NMG.] and their “largest competitor” Gemeinschaft Interstellarer Soeldner corporation [G.I.S] have merged to become, in the words of Alekseyev Karrde, alliance head of NMG., the “largest mercenary alliance in New Eden.” Privateer Alliance, Karrde stated “may technically have more members”, yet, he claimed “lack the coordination between member corps, damage potential and contract history of NMG.”

According to Karrde, the command structure within NMG. has remained essentially the same but “expanded to include our new partners.” G.I.S directors have been given access to all leadership level information within the alliance but, Alekseyev said, “The buck still stops with me.”

Despite the increase in size, Noir Mercenary Group plan to continue to focus on null-sec contracts but, Alekseyev explained, will also consider large-scale empire wars and wormhole work, which they deem “very enjoyable.” “We also get called on for a lot of control tower ‘takedowns’ and increasingly, control tower ‘saves,’” stated Karrde.

NMG. has seen recent action in the conflict between Against ALL Authorities and Curatores Veritatis Alliance in the War for Providence. NMG. also credited itself with saving a “significant portion of SI Radio Corporation’s class 6 wormhole assets” from a “besieging Rooks and Kings Alliance capital ship fleet”.

While most of their work calls for using sub-capital ships, NMG. does retain a capital and super-capital capability. “We rarely use them,” Alekseyev stated “as they are not generally the right tool for what we’re asked to do.”

The cost of an intervention by NMG. has inflated over the years of their operation. “With most week long stuff, at today’s prices, you’re probably looking at multiple billions flatrate.” When weighed against the potential losses of some conflicts, however, the price can be seen as affordable.

The Pitboss, CEO of the Interstellar Brotherhood of Gravediggers, Privateer Alliance, agreed with Karrde’s assessment. “[With mercenary corporations] being so far and few between… we all tend to have a working mutual respect for each other.” He added that while each mercenary group “has their own niche which keeps them in business” such groups have taken contracts on each other in the past. “Business is business,” he added.

The dissolution of Mercenary Coalition in 05.110 and KIA Alliance’s heavy loss of member corporations in late 111 left a void in the field of large, well-known “super-mercenary groups” (with the possible exception of Privateer, who could be considered more well-known for their own private campaign of uncontracted wars). With the admission of Gemeinschaft Interstellarer Soeldner into Noir. Mercenary Group, the alliance’s membership of over 150 pilots is still some measure short of the scale of the mercenary fleets of yesteryear, but the recent trend of mergers between forces of “soldiers for hire” opens the potential for their return.