Thursday, September 30, 2010

Genetisystems on the Move

The Daily Poddite had a pilot embedded with the 1st Genetisystems Expeditionary Fleet currently operating out of an undisclosed low security system. The Genetisystems Board of Directors has unanimously approved a measure to expand operations into low security space with a space station.

A Buzzard flies reconnaissance for a loaded Mastodon transport

Genetisystems fleet in cloak. 

Uncloaked and moving through space.
All photos taken by Stetin.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Haajinen War Chronicles: Complete Series

I thought it'd be best to create a post that contains all four entries in one spot.

Part 1: The Quiet Retreat
Part 2: Collateral Damage
Part 3: Spy Games
Part 4: The Deep Strike

Overall the war was fairly interesting. We learned a lot about EVE and how to fly. Ultimately, though, the war wasn't on our terms and therefore conflicted with how we like to play. But, that's EVE sometimes. I had other parts of this story envisioned, but ultimately I became busy with work and we largely hung out in station waiting for the war to end.

Enjoy the fiction! Comments welcome, as always.

Haajinen War Chronicles: The Deep Strike

This is the final entry in the series. Part 1 can be read here. Part 2 can be read here. Part 3 can be read here

The mercenary operates alone. He flies incredibly expensive ships and engages in warfare constantly. Such activities are incredibly costly – wars always are – and we realized that the ISK to fund such a style of operation had to come from a source other than the wars.

Haajinen War Chronicles: Spy Games

This is Part 3 of a series. Part 1 is here, with Part 2 here


Throughout the day our fleet and the mercenary played cat and mouse games. No more engagements took place because neither side ever had the advantage they sought. We did, however, begin to notice some peculiar behavior that added yet another twist to the conflict.

Haajinen War Chronicles: Collateral Damage

This is Part 2 of a series. Part 1 can be read here. 

Using locator agents we were able to pin down our assailant in the system of Uemisaisen. Resolved to not fall prey to his strategy we formed a fleet and presented ourselves in full force. The Genetisystems fleet knew it could not stand up to the mercenary’s skills and firepower individually or even in small squadrons. We also knew we didn’t want to be remotely subtle about our intentions to defend ourselves.

Haajinen War Chronicles: The Quiet Retreat

New Eden is a galaxy filled with opportunity typically reserved for those who seek it. It’s a portion of space that will often leave you alone if you remain hidden, but eventually conflict will find you. And so it was for Genetisystems on the morning of September 11 when a declaration of war was sent to every member’s personal mailbox.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Opinion: In New Eden, Tariffs are Good for Commerce

It's a relatively undisputed economic notion that tariffs are often a barrier to trade. Increased fees and taxes discourage the flow of goods and services and therefore weakens entire economies. The Daily Poddite proposes, however, that tariffs should not only exist in New Eden, but they should exist to encourage economic churn.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Opinion: Concord Should be Staffed by Players

The editorial staff of the Daily Poddite had a thought this morning -- what if the pilots of Concord were staffed not by non-player entities, but entirely, or at least partially by players?

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Wormhole Guide Part 2: Wormholes!

Hopefully you've read and memorized Part 1 of this guide? The editorial staff of The Daily Poddite expects you to not waste its time. Now that you're able to find a wormhole, it's time to enter, explore, and exploit the wormholes and their contents!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Wormhole Guide Part 1: Scanning

The Daily Poddite often sends its correspondents to the far reaches of space and time. To  better equip our intrepid journalists we wanted to make an in depth guide (with pictures!) about the rigors of wormhole venturing. This first part covers the essentials of finding a wormhole.