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Lets discuss.
Besides the occasionnal news (Ardishapur in control), the Elder Invasion on Halturzan and the short chronicle about the Mandate, what do we know ?
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Everything you need to know about the Ammatar and how seriously the faction is taken can be found in this thread:
http://www.sanmatari.com/viewtopic.php?t=1991
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Everything you need to know about the Ammatar and how seriously the faction is taken can be found in this thread:
http://www.sanmatari.com/viewtopic.php?t=1991
I :lol: so hard reading some of those.
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hrr!
Let's start from the beginning.
Q1: Who are the Ammatar?
http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/The_Ammatars_(Chronicle)
The Ammatars are descendants of Minmatars that collaborated with the Amarrians during the latter occupation of the Minmatar worlds. When the Amarrians were thrown out during the Minmatar Rebellion their collaborators fled with them. The Amarrians helped their Minmatar allies to settle in a few systems not far from the newly formed Minmatar Republic. The Ammatars regard themselves as the true rulers of the Minmatars, mainly based around the fact that a fair proportion of the old Minmatar aristocracy, or tribal leaders, were among them. In this vein they named their domain San Matar, meaning ‘true home’.
The term Ammatar was first used by the Gallenteans to distinguish between the two groups. Out of convenience even the Ammatars themselves started using it, stating that, with the help of the Amarrians, they’ve progressed beyond the old social structure of the Minmatar tribes. Indeed, the Ammatars have very deliberately abolished many age-old traditions of the Minmatar tribal society and embraced some Amarrian ones instead.
The Ammatar domain, San Matar, is semi-autonomous. The Ammatar rulers have full domestic control, but their foreign policies must be have the consent of the Amarrians and their military forces are, nominally, under the authority of the Amarrians. The relationship of the two has been remarkably smooth in the past, with no serious quarrels.
The San Matar government is structured the same way as any other province of the Amarr Empire, with a governor at the head and district officials beneath him prescribing over the various departments of state. These heads of state are always Ammatar, although the governor himself traditionally is an Amarrian, and acts as the supreme representative of the Amarr Empire. As is to be expected not all Ammatars are eager for constant warfare with the Minmatar Republic. Those who are the most belligerent of them often feel that the Ammatar state is doing too little so they have formed a group of their own to fight the Minmatars. In a sense this group is a direct response to the independent rebel groups the Minmatar have and the guerilla tactics employed by either side are similar.
Since its inauguration San Matar has been in a constant struggle with the Minmatar Republic. Both states have expanded considerably in the last decades and now border on each other in numerous places. The Republic, backed by the Gallente Federation, had the upper hand for a while, forcing the Amarr Empire to repeatedly come to the aid of their allies, but in recent years the tables have been turning and the Ammatar have managed to set up military installations and space stations right under the Republic’s nose
Broad speculation existed for many years on where the Ammatar got the support for these conquests, as the Amarr traditionally were only willing to aid the Ammatars when the latter were under direct threat. Though nothing has been conclusively proven, it is widely whispered that for decades the Caldari provided clandestine support to the Ammatar in exchange for the promise of mineral rights to the rich territories being battled over. These allegations were a frequent diplomatic sticking point between the Caldari and the Minmatar, and the mere mention of them rankles both sides to this day.
Official description of the Ammatar on wiki, with a 'state of the mandate', much like our own:
The Ammatar were originally known as the Nefantar Tribe, one of the Seven Tribes of Minmatar. During the Amarr occupation, the Nefantar collaborated extensively with Imperial agents, and in the aftermath of the Minmatar Rebellion were granted the region of Derelik to settle as a protectorate of the Empire.
State of the Mandate, 110.06.11
The Mandate is struggling with the biggest crisis in its entire history. The direct effects of the Elder invasion and the wholesale destruction of large parts of the Home Fleet, big news in any other circumstances, have been largely ignored due to the more pressing issue that cuts to the very heart of the Ammatar identity - namely the revelation that the original defection was blessed by the Minmatar Elders so that the Nefantar could protect the remnants of the Starkmanir tribe.
While former governor Ana Utulf's urging to Ammatar citizens to defect to the Republic did elicit some positive response, mostly among the persecuted minority who still cling to their Minmatar roots, the majority of the Mandate viewed her actions as a heinous betrayal of the Mandate's principles. Traditional education in the region has always focused on teaching the value of the Amarr way of life and the Ammatar's privileged place at their side, and the news that their beliefs about the noble origins of the Mandate may be entirely false has been a crushing blow to the morale of many citizens. The Mandate is currently leaderless and in a state of huge turmoil - and there's no signs of returning stability on the horizon.
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Q2: Derelik, the Ammatar home
The Derelik region, sovereign seat of the Ammatar Mandate, became the shield to the Amarrian flank in the wake of the Minmatar Rebellion. Derelik witnessed many hostile exchanges between the rebel and Amarr forces as they tried to assault deeper into the territory of their former masters. Having held their ground, thanks in no small part to the Ammatar’s own military efforts bolstering that of their benefactors, the Amarr awarded the Ammatar with their own province. However this portion of space shared boarders with the newly forming Minmatar Republic as well as the Empire, and came to be situated in a dark recess surrounded by hostiles, save for the Amarr themselves. Local economies were of this region were dependent on trade with the Amarr as their primary means of survival, given the lack of safe routes elsewhere. The Ammatar persevered over many decades of economic stagnation and limited trade partners. This harsh trail, and their own determination rewarded in recent decades with an increase in economic prosperity, is a point of pride for all who call themselves Ammatar and has bolstered their faith in the Amarrian way to no end.
Prime fiction mentions of Ammatar:
Immensea regional description:
Immensea was mapped entirely by successive generations of an Ammatar Wayfinder clan. Driven by tales of massive clusters of Arkanor in the deep south they forged deeper and deeper into unexplored territory, mapping out a long corridor of space. Eventually they encountered one of the many great voids littering the southern expanses and could go no further. Failing to locate precious minerals in any extraordinary volumes, they reluctantly turned back and returned to civilized space, content with the knowledge that they had pushed further south than any previous human. It was only on their repatriation that they learnt of the Amarrian expedition launched many years later that, capitalizing on a number of technological advancements, had pushed down a parallel route through what is now Tenerifis, penetrating almost ten light years further into uncharted territory and returning decades earlier. The name of the clan who mounted the expedition is now lost to history.
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Q3. What do we fly?
ammatar fleet launches first 'yonis variant' abaddon from sasta shipyards
reported by ISD Nestor Pelagius | 2009.10.04 10:58:56
Sasta, Derelik - The Ammatar Fleet has launched its first 'Yonis variant' Abaddon-class battleship from a military shipyard in Sasta, the Fleet HQ system. The launch is the first of an unspecified number of Abaddon-class battleships from the Ardishapur house fleet that are being refitted for duties with the Ammatar Fleet.
Designed for extended 'prestige patrol' duties on the Minmatar border, the 'Yonis variant,' named after Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur, is understood to have modified energy plants and does not carry the energy-hungry and crew-intensive tachyon beam batteries often seen on Imperial Navy Abaddon variants. The decision of the Ammatar Fleet to deploy the formidable Abaddon-class on the border with the Minmatar Republic is regarded by observers as yet another signal from Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur that he considers it vital that the Mandate be a major contributor to the strategic goals of the Amarr Empire.
mandate recovery from elder invasion continues as shipyards are rebuilt
reported by ISD Nestor Pelagius | 2009.09.14 16:28:28
Sasta, Derelik – In an announcement that further signals Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur's determination that the Ammatar Mandate be a major contributor to the strategic goals of the Amarr Empire, the Ammatar Fleet has declared five major shipyards in and around the Sasta system as once more fully operational, ready to supply and refit the ships of the combined Ammatar and Ardishapur fleet forces.
In remarks transmitted from Fleet HQ in Sasta, Grand Admiral Hastar Jibril of the Ammatar Fleet expressed his "deep satisfaction that the reconstruction of these essential shipyards has been carried out on time thanks to the unstinting work of the Ammatar people." Since his appointment, Grand Admiral Jibril has been overseeing the integration of the Ammatar Fleet and those units of the Ardishapur forces assigned to his command. The reconstruction of these shipyards, all heavily damaged by Minmatar-Thukker strike forces during the Elder Invasion, was a major priority for the Grand Admiral as they will allow the necessary refitting and retasking of the Fleet's disparate units to proceed quickly.
In a related development, the Ammatar Fleet has announced that it intends to refit a line of 'Yonis variant' Abaddons for use on extended patrols of the Minmatar border. Usually reserved for important garrisons or major taskforces, the Abaddon-class has not been favoured by Amarr commanders as a patrol vessel due to its high energy requirements and large crew complement. It is speculated by naval architecture experts that the 'Yonis variant' will feature additional power plants and possibly reduced crew and firepower requirements to make it practical for prestige patrol duties.
Shall we create an 'upgraded' ketchup abaddon and name it our own yonis variant?
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Q4. Who leads us?
By Imperial appointment :
empress jamyl places ammatar mandate under ardishapur vassalage
2008.11.28 16:13:32
Amarr - Amarr Empress Jamyl I this morning released a statement declaring that, as of noon tomorrow, she would be handing executive oversight of the Ammatar Mandate to Ardishapur Family heir Yonis Ardishapur. The announcement comes after several months of speculation on the empress's intentions for the Five Heirs and how they will fit into her much-vaunted plan for the restoration of the Reclaiming.
The empress's decree states that Lord Ardishapur, "pursuant to Imperial directive, shall henceforth carry ultimate responsibility for the fates and fortunes of the Ammatar Mandate, its bordered districts and outlying holdings, its economic and military resources and the souls of its faithful servants."
While the heir himself has yet to comment on the announcement, House Ardishapur did release a statement shortly after the empress's, which asserted that Ardishapur would "treat this worthy assignment as seriously as any other task bestowed by the anointed ruler of God's Empire." The statement contained no information on what policy directions the heir intends to take with the Ammatar Mandate.
Ammatar has been beset by turmoil and uncertainty ever since the Elder War earlier this year, when its lucrative tsula plantations - the Mandate's largest export crop and arguably the backbone of its economy - were systematically destroyed by Chamberlain Karsoth's forces in retaliation for the Mandate government's harboring of Starkmanir Minmatar tribesmen. While several of these plantations are in the process of being restored, the lack of strong centralized authority at home has caused efforts to flounder with little funding. Foreign private interests, primarily Khanid and Caldari, have offered outreach agreements, but the Consulate's interim government has thus far denied all offers under strict orders from the Imperial Throne.
Lord Ardishapur is expected to announce his new Consulate governor within a week.
In response to:
political vacuum in ammatar mandate continues; populace in turmoil
reported by ISD Nestor Pelagius | 2008.11.27 15:35:34
Tanoo, Derelik – Affairs in the Ammatar Mandate continue to be confused months after the extraordinary defection of former governor Ana Utulf to the Minmatar Republic, an event that came in the wake of the so-called Elder Fleet invasions of Amarrian territories. As her last act in office, Governor Utulf called on all Ammatar citizens to join her in defecting to the Republic, and the Mandate has been wracked by the effects of that call ever since.
Still leaderless, the Mandate's government, the Ammatar Consulate, has been hard-pressed to quell the instability that followed the claims made by Utulf regarding the role of the Nefantar tribe in the preservation of the Starkmanir. Amarrian assistance has been minimal as the Empire has primarily dealt with its own concerns following the Elder Fleet attacks, the coronation of Empress Jamyl I and most recently the Kador Fleet incursion into Gallente territory.
The general population is in a state of near stupefaction, with many unable to understand the defection of Utulf and others. 'There have always been defections,' said Iris Selantar, a lay preacher of the Ammatar Church. 'Tribalists and other disaffected elements would evade the security forces and leave for the rebel provinces from time to time. But the governor? What she said makes no sense. It betrays our traditions. Yet people I know listened to her. My own cousin from the countryside has disappeared. We think he has joined the rebels. I pray daily but still I do not understand.'
Selantar's combination of confusion and a sense of betrayal is typical of those who are willing to speak. Others remain close-mouthed and watchful. The uncertain political situation in the Mandate looks set to remain unresolved for some time to come.
Ammatar Fleet leadership:
ardishapur names new ammatar fleet leadership
reported by ISD Caleb Kang | 2009.03.24 18:22:25
Sasta - Admiral Hastar Jibril, a long-time member of House Ardishapur's fleet, has been promoted to the position of Grand Admiral of the Ammatar Fleet. Admiral Jibril is a decorated commander who has served with distinction for decades, having seen action in over thirty different campaigns against Blood Raiders, Sansha's Nation, terrorists, and other criminal elements in the Ardishapur Family's domains.
Admiral Jibril is well respected in military circles for his leadership, organizational skills, and eye for talent. Fleets under his purview have regularly been the among the most successful and active in the Empire. Admiral Jibril spoke at length about the appointment and the Ammatar Mandate. "It fills me with great pride to be placed in such a position of importance. The Mandate is a vital part of the Empire's future and the Ammatar people deserve to live safe, peaceful lives. The Fleet has a long tradition of combating the Empire's enemies and standing strong against the aggression of the Minmatar. I hope to continue this tradition and add to it."
In addition to the Admiral's reassignment, the segment of the Ardishapur fleet under his command has been reassigned to the Mandate. "The forces of the Ardishapur Family shall be integrated into the existing Mandate Fleet structure," the Admiral explained. "They will serve to replace those forces that were destroyed in the Elder Fleet invasion as well as those who deserted in its immediate aftermath. With the Ammatar Fleet bolstered by these new additions, I believe we can bring a new era of stability and safety to all Mandate space."
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Q5. What events precipitated that leadership arrangement?
A pack of lies about smelly Starkmanir:
breaking news: large starkmanir slave population discovered in ammatar consulate
2008.06.04 08:36:08
Elgoi - The renowned Minmatar Republic biotech corporation Eifyr & Co. held a press conference today announcing the discovery of a large, "genetically pristine" population of Starkmanir slaves residing on the sixth planet of the Jarizza System. The Sisters of EVE, a charitable organization with an established humanitarian mission, apparently made the discovery "by accident" and reported the findings directly to Eifyr shortly after leaving the planet. The corporation confirmed the findings in a nationally broadcast press conference just moments ago. The survival of the Starkmanir Tribe, believed to have been extinct for hundreds of years, has shocked the Minmatar Republic.
"We have in our possession approximately one thousand unique samples taken from a population of slaves on the Ammatar world 'Halturzhan'," Eifyr spokesman Frelf Laer said. "We've completed genome sequencing on each of them. They're authentic. There's no lineage or association with the other tribes at all. We know they're Starkmanir because the sequences match those extracted from ancient burial sites."
When asked whether the Starkmanir population knew that, the spokesman answered "You'll have to ask the Sisters of EVE. They were the ones allowed onto the surface, allegedly to look into a viral outbreak that the Ammatar overlords couldn't control. This particular slave population specialized in agricultural labor, and I'm almost certain that none of them know anything about their own origins, or what their existence means to Minmatar."
The Sisters have referred all inquiries back to Eifyr, stating only that "They have all of the relevant facts. Our mission was and continues to be a mission of the human spirit, nothing more."
Treachery:
chamberlain karsoth pledges help to preserve starkmanir; ammatar consulate claims no advanced knowledge of lost tribe
2008.06.04 08:37:18
Amarr - Court Chamberlain Dochuta Karsoth released a statement pledging "the full benevolence and assistance" of the Amarr Empire towards "preserving the remaining population of the Starkmanir Tribe, if in fact it is proven that such a population exists". Adding that the Empire will "bring its considerable expertise to bear" in the investigation to verify the findings, his announcement comes within minutes of Eifyr & Company's announcement of the discovery by the Sisters of EVE.
News of the Starkmanir's discovery has shocked the Minmatar Republic. Believed to have been fully exterminated during the Amarr occupation of Minmatar space hundreds of years ago, the Starkmanir's survival on the Ammatar planet of Halturzhan raises hope that other hidden populations may also exist. A spokesperson for the Ammatar Consulate stated that they are "unaware" of any such populations within their borders and "plead caution until the Empire completes their investigation, of which the Consulate has committed its full cooperation towards assisting."
The unprovoked, unjustified predatory elder-fleet-lead invasion:
report: minmatar-thukker armada invades ammatar mandate
2008.06.10 21:23:44
Jarizza - Minmatar-Thukker warships have just engaged and destroyed several Ammatar Fleet patrols in the Derelik Region. It is unknown if these ships are part of the same task force which just destroyed CONCORD Bureau Station in Yulai. The unprovoked attack appears to have completely caught the Ammatar Fleet by surprise, as no organized resistance has been reported thus far.
Posted at 12:17 GMT
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Q5 (Elaboration)
It was a tragedy, the aggression conducted by nit-infested fools who move their lips while they read:
footage of jarizza attack released
reported by ISD Tsuki Kiyuu | 2008.06.10 21:24:44
An Echelon Entertainment film crew inside Jarizza has released startling images of the initial moments of attack inside the system. On location capturing footage for an upcoming documentary on interstellar trading, the crew became unwitting front line observers to the conflict.
Heavily distorted from the electromagnetic interference as Cynosural fields littered the starry backdrop, the footage depicted dozens of Naglfar-class Dreadnoughts deploying in the system. Ammatar security forces present were seen being summarily obliterated by an overwhelming mass of support vessels weaving their way around the behemoth warships. Moments before the Director pulled his people back, the footage showed the entrance of what has now been confirmed to be a Ragnarok-class Titan to the field.
Posted 13:10 GMT
And spineless popular treachery that ensued!
minmatar populace shocked by defection rumours
reported by ISD Gaspard Sorelo | 2008.06.10 21:24:57
The confusion of Matari across the Republic rose to new heights as rumours of Ammatar Consulate Governor Ana Utulf's urgings to defect filtered across the cluster. Expecting a bloody confrontation with the Ammatar to free their once-lost tribe, there was widespread shock as reports stated an overwhelming lack of resistance.
"I can't believe it," said Bhane Karemi, one of the many hundreds of thousands of Matari now filling the streets of cities across the Republic. "I can't say I trust these reports, and I bet I'm not alone in that. They're probably buying time until the Amarr arrive.." Reactions to the invasion remain mixed, confusion still reigns about the composition of the force, and no one seems to have any idea who's leading the fleet. Some are already celebrating what they see as the return of their people and others simply confused as they watch news feeds eagerly for more information.
Posted 13:34 GMT
Yes, it was shameful.
ammatar navy defections reported
reported by CCP Ginger | 2008.06.10 22:03:26
Derelik - Following Ammatar Consulate Governor Ana Utulf's broadcast encouraging Ammatar citizens to defect, the invasion of their space by the Elder fleet and the liberation of the Starkmanir tribe from their midsts, reports have come in of Ammatar Navy ships engaged in combat with other Ammatar Navy vessels.
Reports are coming in that mutinies have broken out on some Ammatar Navy vessels, with an uncertain number being commandeered by Minmatar sympathizers. Reports say that the majority of these vessels have begun broadcasting under altered transponder signals as "Nefantar Tribe" ships.
Even among ships where the Ammatar Navy retained control, casualties are being reported by some crew. These casualties have hampered the Ammatar Navy's attempts at bringing a semblance of order to a region just recently plunged into chaos. Regardless, dozens of skirmishes have broken out between the two sides in the hours since the initial invasion. There have been unconfirmed reports of at least one Ammatar Navy capital ship defecting, with many other Navy ships unaccounted for.
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Q6. How did the glorious transition go, with respect to restructuring the festering corrupt nefantar tribal-sympathiser-led government?
Following Imperial appointment:
ardishapur begins initial moves to take control of ammatar mandate
reported by ISD Caleb Kang | 2008.12.09 22:06:15
Derelik - The first stages of the Ardishapur family's assumption of power over the Ammatar Mandate have begun. The Mandate, which has suffered under a lack of leadership in the six months since the Elder fleet's invasion, will likely see more turmoil before things finally settle down. Ardishapur has begun a series of changes in the Mandate's power structure intended to reshape the region so that it operates more like one of the Empire's core domains.
The first stage has already begun, with Ardishapur granting Mandate titles, positions and territory to many of the lesser Holders under his rule. The vast majority of these Holders, who come from lesser branches of the larger Holder families in Ardishapur's domain, will relocate to the Mandate where they will take over the area's day-to-day governance. While most of the Mandate's leadership has traditionally been Ammatar, Ardishapur is now almost exclusively promoting True Amarrian Holders to fill positions within its hierarchies.
Much of the land being granted was confiscated from the families of those Ammatar who defected during the invasion. According to experts on the Amarrian nobility, the Holders being promoted almost universally come from families who have had exceptional track records of loyalty to the Ardishapur family but had not until now -- for a variety of mostly logistical reasons -- been granted their own land and titles inside Ardishapur's non-Mandate domains. So far, nearly 100 Holders have been granted titles in the Mandate, from continental governorships to planetary governorships to system- and constellation-wide overseer positions.
Additionally, Ardishapur has begun a search for a new Ammatar governor. Some had anticipated Ardishapur himself would assume the post, but the Heir dispelled those notions fairly early, stating, "Derelik will be only a part of my domain. As such, it shall be administered by an individual governor under my direction." Ardishapur has reportedly been considering many of his inner circle for the post, and some speculate that he may name a relative to the position. He has not given any indication as to how long it will take before he makes a final decision on the post.
AND there was justice!
yonis ardishapur arrests head of ammatar fleet
reported by ISD Caleb Kang | 2009.02.04 18:33:40
Derelik - Admiral Einkur Aro, head of the Ammatar Fleet, was taken into custody today on the orders of Ardishapur family head Yonis Ardishapur. According to a statement released by Ardishapur, the Admiral is being charged with dereliction of duty, failure to prevent mutiny, and treason. This is apparently in response to the numerous defections from the Ammatar Fleet that occurred following the Elder Fleet invasion last year.
The action has shocked many across the Mandate and in the interstellar community, who had viewed the Admiral's position as safe following six months of inaction by Amarrian and Ammatar officials. Ardishapur dismissed the time period as an unimportant factor. "It matters not when God's justice is delivered, only that it is done. Now that I have ensured stability in the Mandate's leadership, I can begin the process of curing the rest of its many ills."
Ardishapur went on to condemn the Admiral's actions on the day of the Elder's invasion. "The Ammatar Fleet was cast into chaos, had massive desertions, and was generally wholly ineffective in efforts to even slow down the advance of the Minmatar. Grand Admiral Aro, as the one in charge, is totally responsible for the failures and actions of his men. Had he been a better leader, such catastrophes would never have happened. He shall be tried before God for his failures and shall face his punishment."
The sudden action has put many Fleet officials on edge, with one top officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, claiming "We're all uneasy about it. The Grand Admiral wasn't the only one who could shoulder the blame for that day. There's no telling where it might stop."
Ardishapur has refused to comment on any rumors of a purge, only stating "I have yet to decide how deep the ineptitude in the Fleet runs. Those are questions to answer another day."
Admiral Aro is being held in Sasta under guard, awaiting transport to Ardishapur Prime for his trial.
AND the traitors were dealt with!
grand admiral pleads guilty, execution is next week
reported by ISD Caleb Kang | 2009.03.04 17:18:06
Ardishapur Prime – Einkur Aro, former Grand Admiral of the Ammatar Fleet, was sentenced to death this week after pleading guilty to all charges leveled against him, including dereliction of duty, failure to prevent mutiny, and treason. Yonis Ardishapur and five Theology Council Justices oversaw his plea.
The proceedings began with presiding Justice Fimin reading the charges against Admiral Aro. Most legal experts anticipated a non-guilty plea, but the former Admiral plead otherwise. Strong protests to this plea arose from those in attendance; the courtroom held a mixture of retired Ammatar Fleet officers and relatives of Fleet Invasion victims.
Yonis Ardishapur, upon demanding order, asked Admiral Aro to explain his plea. The Admiral responded calmly. "The Ammatar Fleet was reduced to such a state of unreadiness through my own incompetence," Aro stated. "I alone should take the blame for its failures." He declined to speak any further or offer any defense of himself.
Heir Adishapur and the five Justices retired to deliberate. They reconvened after only ten minutes. Justice Fimin read the verdict and punishment: Grand Admiral Einkur Aro’s sentence was death, and his family are to be enslaved. According to the terms, the punishment will begin in one week's time at the Ammatar Fleet headquarters in the Sasta system.
Admiral Aro had no visible reaction to the sentencing as Adrishapur Family guards escorted him from the courtroom. While a few in the gallery raised objections to the sentencing, most remained orderly.
AND their families too for good measure!
former grand admiral einkur aro family purchased by arim ardishapur
reported by ISD Caleb Kang | 2009.03.28 21:41:47
The recently-enslaved family of disgraced former Ammatar Fleet Grand Admiral Einkur Aro has been purchased by Arim Ardishapur. Arim Ardishapur, the nephew and heir-apparent of Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur, has mostly kept out of the spotlight in recent years and little is known publicly about his policies. The purchase of the family - a wife, three sons, and two daughters - is one of the first public moves he has made.
The fate of the family had been a topic of debate among citizens of the Mandate and Empire since it was announced they would be enslaved as part of the punishment meted out to the Admiral following his guilty plea. Offers to purchase the family had come from across the Empire, Mandate, and even from the Khanid Kingdom. The highly public fate of the Admiral and his family created high demand from slave-owners, who viewed owning the family as a sign of prestige.
Arim Ardishapur released a short statement regarding the purchase. "The family of Einkur Aro shall take up a special place in my household, serving as favored slaves. Any who feared their possible mistreatment can rest assured that will not come to pass."
AND it was welcomed!
ardishapur consolidation in ammatar mandate welcomed by populace
reported by ISD Nestor Pelagius | 2009.09.06 17:44:32
Tanoo, Derelik – Over a year since the Elder Invasion of Derelik, and more than six months since Empress Jamyl I assigned the Ammatar Mandate to Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur as his personal fief, the consolidation of Ardishapur rule in the Mandate appears to be almost universally welcomed by the Ammatar populace. While the after-effects of the invasion continue to be felt, the influx of Ardishapuran aid and expertise to the Mandate has steadily eased the worst of them and restored the Derelik region's economy.
Since taking possession of the Mandate, Yonis Ardishapur has made large sums available to the Ammatar Consulate and the Ammatar Fleet. Civil and military reconstruction are proceeding at a rapid pace, with the recovery from the devastation wrought by the Elder Invasion largely complete in all but the most heavily damaged areas, such as the Jarizza system. While large slave workforce transfers have also been made from Ardishapur holdings into the Mandate, the amount of reconstruction work needed, combined with the fall in population due to the invasion and subsequent defections, has led to many jobs being created. With employment levels reaching an unprecedented 93% of able-bodied Ammatar (compared with 82% prior to the invasion), the overall prosperity and well-being of the Mandate population has increased significantly.
"The invasion seems like a terrible dream these days," said Eyfor Farel, a construction worker with the Ammatar Consulate civil reconstruction corps. "Of course, we see reminders that it was not a dream every day, but our lives are getting back to normal now. We have work, homes, food. God has provided these through the wisdom of the Empress and Lord Ardishapur." While these sentiments are shared by all Ammatar in public, some privately wonder if the Ammatar will be permanently relegated to a subservient status within the Mandate, following the appointment by Yonis Ardishapur of True Amarr Holders to most key positions.
AND he was generous!
ardishapur pledges massive aid to mandate
reported by ISD Caleb Kang | 2009.04.18 16:50:40
Ardishapur Prime - The Ardishapur Family has unveiled a massive aid package and reconstruction plan to be implemented in the Ammatar Mandate. The package emulates the public works projects the Ardishapur Family instigated in its domains last year, initiatives that many point to as partial reasons Empress Jamyl I granted the Mandate to the Family.
Adreyi Ezion, the chief financial officer of the Family, announced the package in place of Heir Ardishapur, who Ezion stated "was indisposed with administrative matters relating to the Mandate." According to Ezion, the package will focus on projects that will "improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Mandate" and "bring the region up to par with the other regions of the Empire in terms of piety, learning, health, and economy."
The package calls for trillions of ISK to be spent on repairing civil damage caused by the Elder Fleet invasion; restructuring and rebuilding planetary roads and markets; increasing the number of public schools, hospitals, and churches; and improving the quality of services offered at those institutions. It is also expected to create millions of jobs in the Mandate, as available slave labor will be nowhere near enough to meet expected needs. Experts believe the package may be the largest ever initiated in the Empire in terms of money, manpower, and scope.
"This package will bring about an increased Amarrian spirit in the Mandate," Ezion read from a statement authored by Yonis Ardishapur. "The economic and spiritual prosperity of the Mandate is of vital importance to the future of the Amarr. No longer shall it be a neglected fringe of the Empire, but rather one of its most vital nodes."
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Q6 (elaboration)
And Lord Ardishapur appointed good folk to put things back in order
ardishapur names new ammatar fleet leadership
reported by ISD Caleb Kang | 2009.03.24 18:22:25
Sasta - Admiral Hastar Jibril, a long-time member of House Ardishapur's fleet, has been promoted to the position of Grand Admiral of the Ammatar Fleet. Admiral Jibril is a decorated commander who has served with distinction for decades, having seen action in over thirty different campaigns against Blood Raiders, Sansha's Nation, terrorists, and other criminal elements in the Ardishapur Family's domains.
Admiral Jibril is well respected in military circles for his leadership, organizational skills, and eye for talent. Fleets under his purview have regularly been the among the most successful and active in the Empire. Admiral Jibril spoke at length about the appointment and the Ammatar Mandate. "It fills me with great pride to be placed in such a position of importance. The Mandate is a vital part of the Empire's future and the Ammatar people deserve to live safe, peaceful lives. The Fleet has a long tradition of combating the Empire's enemies and standing strong against the aggression of the Minmatar. I hope to continue this tradition and add to it."
In addition to the Admiral's reassignment, the segment of the Ardishapur fleet under his command has been reassigned to the Mandate. "The forces of the Ardishapur Family shall be integrated into the existing Mandate Fleet structure," the Admiral explained. "They will serve to replace those forces that were destroyed in the Elder Fleet invasion as well as those who deserted in its immediate aftermath. With the Ammatar Fleet bolstered by these new additions, I believe we can bring a new era of stability and safety to all Mandate space."
Who was fair and just
grand admiral jibril issues wide swathe of promotions
reported by ISD Caleb Kang | 2009.03.30 18:24:26
Sasta - As one of his first acts as leader of the Ammatar Fleet, Grand Admiral Hastar Jibril has issued promotions to numerous Ammatar veterans of the Fleet. The promotions were across all ranks, from petty officers all the way to vice admirals. The vast majority of the promotions were given to those of Ammatar birth.
Admiral Jibril stated that the promotions were based on extensive service reviews conducted by his staff in concert with recommendations from the Fleet's upper command. "We are committed to turning the Ammatar Fleet into the premiere navy in the cluster," the press release announcing the promotions stated. "This step shall allow those men and women of character and courage to take another step forward in their service to the Mandate and the Empire." The press release went on to say, "This act shall emphasize the new direction of the Fleet. Action and deed shall be our measures of achievement, while failure and dereliction shall be swiftly and harshly punished."
Many of the promotions were based on actions taken during the Elder Fleet invasion. According to the press release, around a third of the promotions were given for extraordinary acts of courage and leadership taken during the chaos and uncertainty during and immediately after the invasion.
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Q7. Some Ammatar NPC notables
Captain Jerek Zuomi
Captain Jerek Zuomi is a high ranking commanding officer within the Navy. Jerek is renowned for his long and loyal servitude to the Ammatar and the Empire.
Commander Genom Tara
Commander Genom Tara was a decorated Navy squad leader for 10 years before earning the rank of Commander. He built up quite a reputation for himself on the Ammatar frontier, and was renowned for his bravery on the battlefield. Sadly however, the past few years have not been kind on Genom. His Amarrian wife was murdered, along with their children, by Minmatar Freedom Fighters, and soon after his closest friend within the Navy shared the same fate. This seems to have driven the unfortunate Commander insane. With his most loyal men by his side, he disobeyed direct orders from the Ammatar government to withdraw from the secret base he was stationed on and instead has been using it as a base of operations to launch attacks on nearby Minmatar settlements, especially keen on sniffing out Minmatar Freedom Fighters for the slaughter.
Genom Tara's Insignia
Identification tags such as these may prove valuable if handed to the proper organization.
Genom Tara is a legendary Ammatar commander who bears deep hatred of the Minmatar Republic. He is most notable for refusing to obey direct orders from the Ammatar government to withdraw from his position in the Minmatar - Ammatar border.
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Q8. What is this sacred Ani Constellation homeland that you speak of in your irredentist rhetoric?
Probably the most fashionable post-code in the territories that became the minmatar republic before the mob took over in 23216. There are sights to see in the various systems, which are associated with COSMOS missions (sadly for the minmatar, but there needs to be injustice to spur on an Ammatar cause, right?).
These are the descriptions you may come across should you choose to visit there and pay pilgrimage to the resting place of many good and philanthropic Ammatars. Make sure you pay 10 million isk to the AFC retirement fund to help Ammatar veterans who might or might not be in need before you do.
System: Traun
Sights:
Thin Red Line
The Republic considers the conflict in the Traun system a test of whether its resettlement effort is to have any chance of succeeding or not. If the Republic forces are unable to dislodge the pirate factions from Traun, the Parliament is liable to pull the plug for the whole project, with all the political backlash that would entail. The enemies of the Republic know this and are pouring everything they have into Traun.
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Reclamation wreck
Once the Minmatar Rebellion spread into the Ani constellation the Nefantars pleaded with the Amarrians for help. The Amarrians responded by sending their largest battleship to the constellation, the Reclamation. At first, the huge ship along with its escort of support ships, swept through the constellation, destroying several squadrons of rebel forces. But only a week after its arrival, it was infiltrated by a Sebiestor saboteur and demolished. The destruction of the Reclamation signaled the end of the Amarrian initiative to eradicate the rebels in one blow, forcing them onto the defense.
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Sisters camp
The Sisters of EVE, always ready to aid those in need, have set up a relief camp here. The constant skirmishes around the system leave many wounded and hurt. Many more have also lost all their assets after accidentally getting in the cross-fire or being beset by on of the many warring factions. Here, the Sisters are giving first aid to those that need it. They are also monitoring the conflict, checking for any signs of inhuman treatment or war crimes taking place. But as everywhere else, they strive to maintain their neutrality.
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System: Barkirk
Sights:
Nefantar ruins
These ruins are an old legacy of the Nefantar reign over Ani. Abandoned during the Rebellion and looted for years afterwards, not much remains of the once proud Nefantar stronghold.
It is currently being used as a gathering place by the infamous Minmatar crime syndicate, the Maru Rebels.
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The Carnival
At the height of Amarr Empire the Ani constellation was a busy place, bustling with activity. The Carnival was once the main trade hub between the Nefantars, the rest of Minmatar space and the Amarr Empire. After the Rebellion the Carnival quickly fell on hard times. While it has never been totally abandoned only thugs and black marketers remain.
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The Hyperbole Nexus
Before the technology for employing crystals for faster-than-light communications was invented various other techniques were used to bolster celestial communications. Half a millennia ago the Amarrians discovered a space phenomenon, places in space that seemed to echo with other similar places elsewhere. They learnt to tap into these echoes, greatly boosting the strength of communication devices. Though these places are today largely neglected, there are some people that feel a connection them. The Hyperbole Nexus is one such a place.
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System: Hjoramold
Sights:
Lord Bastion
The Amarr governor in the Ani constellation held only nominal powers due to the favored status the Nefantars enjoyed. Yet when the rebellion broke out he became a very important figure in the constellation, rallying the local forces to fight the surging rebels. The governor, Lord Basad, constructed a formidable space fortress orbiting Hjoramald XII, ancestral home of the Nefantars. The fortress soon became known as the Lord Bastion and held out for two months before finally succumbing to the rebels. Many Minmatars want this relic of Amarr domination torn to pieces, but the majority regards the bastion's ruins as a symbol of the Minmatar spirit and resolve.
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Machine Head
When scientists first started serious research on anti-matter there was a public outcry over the supposed dangers this entailed. Thus, the first anti-matter laboratories were forced out into space. One such laboratory was constructed here in the Hjoramold system during the Amarr occupation, headed by the renown scientist Dr. Hydar Perdikan.
The laboratory was at the forefront of anti-matter research for decades, but was closed shortly before the Minmatar Rebellion. Dr. Perdikan refused to leave his lab though and lived there for the rest of his days. He started to dabble in cybernetics and implants and used many of his inventions on himself. He survived the rebellion and was left alone by the Minmatars, as he was considered harmless. Some called him Dr. Hermit, but he was better known as Machine Head. He has not been heard from in almost 50 years, his remains probably still lie in the ruins of his old lab.
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System: Uriok
Culture Recess
The Amarrians poured lot of wealth into the Ani constellation to keep the Nefantars happy. While most of that wealth was burned in heady narcissism, some was used to try and build an independent infrastructure for the Nefantars. A few of these ventures turned out to be quite successful, but most were doomed to fail from the start. The Amarr-Minmatar Cultural Center, constructed on this site, was such a project. Intended to amalgamate the cultures of the two races, the project never really took off. It was quickly abandoned, to much mockery from the rest of the Minmatars. Culture Recess is one of the mock names given to the facility by the Minmatars.
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Insurgent encampment
The Amarr Empire calls them rebels, in the eyes of most Minmatars they're freedom fighters. Yet the strange assortment of pilots that frequent the Uriok system can hardly be classified as either. Most are rebels without a cause, fighting for twisted honor or scraps of money, rather than freedom or other high ideals. Still, some few cling to what small vestige of insurgence that still exists. This is their camp.
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Assassin's Overhang
Early in the Minmatar Rebellion, when the Amarrians and their Minmatar collaborators were still confident of succeeding in squashing it, the rebels managed to strike a massive blow to the Nefantars. Using a double-agent, they lured the military leader of the Nefantar tribe to this remote location and assassinated him. Even if the Empire managed to hunt down the assassins and kill them, the moral blow dealt that day reverberated throughout Minmatar space, spurring the freedom fighters on.
The site is little known today except to historians. In light of its past it's funny that shady Amarrian agents are using the location today to further the Empire's cause within Minmatar space.
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System: Inder
Sights:
Dream port
The Republic has colonized Inder VIII and is encouraging its citizens to settle here, offering free housing and substantial monetary aid. Despite the harsh environment and the difficulties of supplying the colonies due to lack of a space station in orbit, millions have already taken up that offer. Dream Port acts as the link to the planet until the time a space station can be constructed.
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Rich Man's Run
The Sisters of EVE station nearby is one of the few former Nefantar space stations still remaining in the constellation. During the Amarr occupation their Nefantar collaborators used this station as a vault where they hoarded vast amounts of items looted throughout Minmatar space. This was a popular pit-stop for the freighter pilots ferrying the loot to the station, hence the name Rich Man's Run.
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System: Tvink
Sights:
The Crystal Dust Compound
This is a secluded factory site operated by some Thukker tribe nomads. It is used to manufacture various illicit substances, most notable the brand new Crystal Dust neural boosters. The Thukker tribe have used the Ani constellation for several decades as a base for illegal operations and to hide themselves or valuable stash in. They're not too happy with the increasing Republic authority in the constellation, but are hoping that by laying low will keep them under the Republic's radar.
Of more immediate concern for the Thukker nomads here is the Angel cartel, which has earmarked the Ani constellation as an area ideal for organized crime. Even if the cartel and the Thukker tribe are nominally allies when it comes to dealing with the empires, the cartel is renown to tolerate no competition in those areas they consider their own.
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Margin of Error
With the Republic's incursion into the constellation, the many criminals found there have been forced away from Republic areas and into more remote ones. The Margin of Error is one such a place where the criminal elements like to hang out these days.
The name of the place came about a few decades ago when it was the stage of a famous showdown between two Sebiestor hackers. The two rivals wanted to settle once and for all which was the more skilled. It ended in tragedy though, as a particularly strong neuro-strike created a violent backlash, frying the brains of the two contestants. One was killed instantly while the other suffered so severe brain damage that he was reduced to a vegetated state for the rest of his life.
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System: Lanngisi
Sights
The Asylum
Before the Minmatar rebellion, this facility, among others, served as a treatment center for mentally ill individuals. The Asylum was formally named Compulsions, Obsessions and Mania Asylum, or COMA in short. It used highly questionable methods to treat those suffering from mental illnesses. Notably the neuro-shock therapy coupled with a dream-induced state, doctors at the facility claimed they were able to ‘transfer the conscious to a new level'. In recent years, the facility has served as a refugee center. Conflict in nearby systems has increased lately and the Sisters of Eve have taken the role of aiding those in need.
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Sanctum Psychosis
Long before the Rebellion, while the constellation was still home of the Nefantar tribe, the Lanngisi system was the main location for those with mental illnesses. Various institutions operated in the system, each preaching its own unique way of treating patients. In time, as the Amarrians had to deal with more and more Minmatar political radicals and dissidents, they started to send those they viewed as a threat to the social stability to Lanngisi for ‘treatment'. After the Rebellion the institutions were promptly closed. A decade ago the Sisters of EVE refurbished one of the old institutional stations as a local aid station for refugees.
Sanctum Psychosis was initially part spa, part mental hospital for those suffering serious psychosis and delusions. Later on, with all the seriously violent patients referred to the place, it become nothing more than a prison for those deemed too dangerous to be on the loose.
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System: Nakugard
Sights:
The Glass Edge
Nakugard is the entry system into the Ani constellation, ancestral home of the Nefantar tribe. The constellation enjoyed great prominence while the Minmatars suffered under the Amarrian yoke. The Glass Edge served once as a surveillance outpost for the Nefantars, but today it serves as a reminder of what the Nefantars stood for. The tribe used its privileged position to gather great wealth here, sometimes by force, but more often through guile and veiled threats. That is the glass edge, it may not be hard or obvious, but it will make you bleed all the same.
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Reactor Factory
The Nefantar tribe channelled great amount of wealth exploited by the Amarrians into the Ani constellation. Though most of it was burnt to finance the extravagant hedonism of the Nefantar elite, some if it was actually put to good use. The reactor factory is an example of the latter, its construction was the first space-based industrial complex operated by the Minmatars and heralded the renewal of the space age in Minmatar space. In hindsight, this was the first stone in the path to the Minmatar Rebellion.
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Q9. Another Ammatar notable location
Fort Kumar
System: Kenobanala
Constellation: Joas
Region: Derelik
Information :
Fort Kumar has been a bastion of Ammatar greatness ever since the Rebellion. It was erected shortly before the Minmatars rebelled against Amarr rule as a large mining outpost, but during the great conflict that ensued it was transformed into a military installation which stood firm against the large, albeit tired, rebel forces attempting to advance deeper into Amarr territory. This victory which some claim turned the tide of the war is largely credited to the massive kameira forces stationed in Kenobanala. The Amarr allowed the kameiras to become Ammatar citizens after the war, earning their freedom by their extraordinary bravery and loyalty to the Empire.
For many years Fort Kumar has stood largely empty, since the Ammatar government has not felt the need to maintain such an expensive military outpost in light of the calmer political situation. But all that changed with the 'Tyrion' incident. Now the Fort is again bustling with activity, filled to the brim with Amarr, Ammatar, Caldari and Khanid troops. Hastily erected personnel quarters litter the surrounding area around the outpost itself, due to insufficient accommodations. The men are tense beyond words, most of them have never been in an actual fleet battle, but that may soon change, as war seems almost inevitable.
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Q10. Ammatar NPC Corporations:
Ammatar fleet:
The Amarrians allow the Ammatars to operate their own fleet, knowing that it will be employed against the Minmatars that otherwise would harass the Amarr Empire. The Ammatar Fleet is neither big nor sophisticated, but it's strong enough to keep the Minmatars at bay.
Ammatar consulate:
The Ammatars have a semi-sovereign state bound to the Amarrians. The Ammatar Consulate is the highest governmental office for the Ammatars and takes care of the general running of the Ammatar state. It is manned by Ammatars, but they all bow to the Ammatar governor, which is an Amarrian.
Nefantar Mining Association:
The Nefantar Miner Association is primarily a mining company, but with a strong militaristic overtone. This is because it operates mostly in the areas between Ammatar and Minmatar space. The area has many rich mineral zones, making it coveted by more or less everyone.
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Q11. Misc.
23,216
The Amarr-Jove war starts and ends within a short time with the massive defeat of an over-confidant Imperial Navy detachment at the battle of Vak’Atioth. The Minmatar seize their chance to rebel in the Empire’s weakened state. The Amarrians and their forces can do little as the Minmatar form their own Republic to the north. Minmatar collaborators, the Nefanter tribe remain loyal to the Empire and are given their own space between the Republic and the Empire and develop the moniker “Ammatar”.
The minmatar rebellion:
The Minmatar Rebellion was a successful slave revolt that occurred in 23216 AD. The Minmatar successfully rebelled against their Amarrian masters and ejected them from the space that would become the Minmatar Republic.[1]
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Q.12 More recent broadcasts related to national security and recovery
ammatar mandate food production restored to pre-invasion levels
reported by ISD Nestor Pelagius | 2009.09.23 18:54:15
Tanoo, Derelik – Officials of the Amarr Trade Registry monitoring the Ammatar Mandate have declared that food production within the Derelik region has returned to pre-invasion levels with a consequent reduction in food imports from other regions of the Amarr Empire. Since the Elder Invasion, the Mandate has been highly dependent on food imports and has barely managed to stave off famine in some areas.
The Elder Invasion of YC110 caused widespread damage to many agricultural plantations within the Ammatar Mandate, despite the invasion forces limiting their strikes to military infrastructure and strategic installations which posed a threat to their primary goal of recovering slaves. As slaves were seized by the Minmatar-Thukker forces, the holdings on which they worked were often heavily damaged during the initial assaults. Further incidental damage, up to and including the burning of some plantations, is associated with rioting and sporadic clashes with Amarr troops during the invasion and in its immediate aftermath.
Adreyi Ezion, the Chief Financial Officer of the Ardishapur Family and the architect of much of the Mandate's reconstruction, welcomed the assessement of the Amarr Trade Registry and stated that the ultimate goal of the Ardishapur administration was to make the Ammatar Mandate self-sufficient in food staples and, eventually, an export partner with the rest of the Amarr Empire.
mandate recovery from elder invasion continues as shipyards are rebuilt
reported by ISD Nestor Pelagius | 2009.09.14 16:28:28
Sasta, Derelik – In an announcement that further signals Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur's determination that the Ammatar Mandate be a major contributor to the strategic goals of the Amarr Empire, the Ammatar Fleet has declared five major shipyards in and around the Sasta system as once more fully operational, ready to supply and refit the ships of the combined Ammatar and Ardishapur fleet forces.
In remarks transmitted from Fleet HQ in Sasta, Grand Admiral Hastar Jibril of the Ammatar Fleet expressed his "deep satisfaction that the reconstruction of these essential shipyards has been carried out on time thanks to the unstinting work of the Ammatar people." Since his appointment, Grand Admiral Jibril has been overseeing the integration of the Ammatar Fleet and those units of the Ardishapur forces assigned to his command. The reconstruction of these shipyards, all heavily damaged by Minmatar-Thukker strike forces during the Elder Invasion, was a major priority for the Grand Admiral as they will allow the necessary refitting and retasking of the Fleet's disparate units to proceed quickly.
In a related development, the Ammatar Fleet has announced that it intends to refit a line of 'Yonis variant' Abaddons for use on extended patrols of the Minmatar border. Usually reserved for important garrisons or major taskforces, the Abaddon-class has not been favoured by Amarr commanders as a patrol vessel due to its high energy requirements and large crew complement. It is speculated by naval architecture experts that the 'Yonis variant' will feature additional power plants and possibly reduced crew and firepower requirements to make it practical for prestige patrol duties.
hospitals and religious buildings to be constructed in ammatar 'body and soul' program
reported by ISD Nestor Pelagius | 2009.09.09 15:09:44
Tanoo, Derelik – With primary reconstruction of the Ammatar Mandate's infrastructure nearing completion, the Ardishapur Family has announced a 'Body and Soul' program of hospital and religious building construction. As is common within the Amarr Empire, the hospitals will be run by the various religious orders that dedicate themselves to medicine and related religious duties, and many of the planned religious buildings will be attached to these hospitals as a matter of course.
Adreyi Ezion, the Chief Financial Officer of the Ardishapur Family, elaborated on the program in a press statement made during one of his regular visits to the Ammatar Consulate in Tanoo. "The Body and Soul Program is one of the next vital stages in the development of the Ammatar Mandate as a core domain of the Empire. My Lord Ardishapur sees it as an essential part of tending to the spiritual needs of the Ammatar people alongside their necessary physical needs. This program, in which we plan to construct fifty new hospitals and over one hundred religious buildings, is the concrete realization of his pledge to raise this domain to the standard of living seen throughout the Empire."
While the prime focus of this program is on the "physical and spiritual well-being" of the Ammatar, Ezion explained that many of the religious buildings would house free schools and religious colleges for the "education and enlightenment" of the Ammatar. Ezion also revealed that, at the personal order of Yonis Ardishapur, a major seminary planned for construction on the devastated planet of Halturzhan is to be named in honor of the "martyr Abel Jarek." Analysts suggest that, by naming a major religious teaching institution on Halturzhan after the Salvation Crusade leader recently killed on Matar, Yonis Ardishapur appears to be sending a pointed message to the Minmatar Republic that Jarek and other Minmatar converts will not be forgotten.
yonis ardishapur appoints ammatar civil servant as mandate governor
reported by ISD Nestor Pelagius | 2009.10.14 15:03:42
Tanoo, Derelik – In a surprising move, Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur has appointed Ekroz Salaf, an ethnic Ammatar, as Governor of the Ammatar Mandate. Governor Salaf is a career imperial civil servant who most recently held the position of District Collector for the Ministry of Assessment in Parud constellation, Domain region.
The appointment of a new governor has been the subject of intense speculation since Yonis Ardishapur was given the Mandate to rule as a personal fief by Empress Jamyl I. The policy of granting True Amarr Holders key planetary and system fiefs, together with a purge of the Ammatar nobility, had raised fears that the Ammatar people were being relegated to an entirely subservient position in the new order. Political scientists at the Ammatar Consular University in Tanoo suggest that the appointment of Governor Salaf will do much to allay concerns among the Ammatar populace.
House Ardishapur officials have confirmed that Yonis Ardishapur took a critical role in overseeing the search for the new governor, requiring that the personal histories of all candidates be presented for his personal review. Ekroz Salaf has been an official in the imperial civil service for 37 years and began his career as a liaison between the Ministry of Assessment and the Nefantar Miner Association in Derelik. His official biographical notes state that his talent for logistical administration was recognized by a Ministry review board that appointed him System Assessor in Tanoo in YC80. In YC87, Salaf was promoted to the rank of District Collector for San Matar before transferring to his posting in Domain in YC98. Governor Salaf will officially take up his duties in the next few weeks.
New Ammatar Fleet Security Taskforce Begins Patrol of Republic Border
2009-10-18T17:06+00:00
Sasta, Derelik – The Ammatar Fleet has announced that the newly formed 5th Derelik Border Security Task Force is to begin a 6-month tour of duty patrolling the Ammatar Mandate border with the Minmatar Republic this week. Comprised of a core of three 'Yonis variant' Abaddon-class battleships and numerous Apocalypse- and Armageddon-class battleships, the task force is charged with "maintaining the integrity of the borders of the Amarr Empire and destroying all threats to the security of the Ammatar Mandate."
In other developments, it has emerged that several penal regiments are currently being raised within the Ammatar Mandate. Sources within the Ammatar Consulate indicate that dishonored men and officers of the Ammatar Fleet and Ammatar planetary defense forces are being offered the choice of service in penal regiments as an alternative to permanent slavery as punishment for their failings during the Elder Invasion.
It is also reported that failed defectors and the families of defectors who have come under suspicion are also being offered the chance to serve in penal units rather than being convicted of collusion with defectors and entering formal slavery. The appeal of these offers lies in the fact that formal enslavement would in most cases lead to the dependents and descendants of the enslaved joining them in slavery. Ardishapur authorities have declared their "hope that the mercy of Lord Ardishapur will lead to the redemption of these lost souls."
Ardishapur Orders Reconstruction Funds and Redemptionist Brigade to Ezzara
2009-10-29T19:01+00:00
Ardishapur Prime – Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur has personally ordered a massive injection of funds to be made available to the 24th Imperial Crusade for the purposes of reconstruction in the war-torn Ezzara system. Ezzara has been the scene of bitter fighting between the 24th Imperial Crusade and the Tribal Liberation Force since the beginning of the conflict in YC110. The system has changed hands several times and its infrastructure is significantly degraded.
In addition to the funds, the Ammatar Fleet has confirmed that at the order of the Heir, the 1st Mandate Redemptionist Brigade is to take up duties assisting in the reconstruction of vital infrastructure in Ezzara. Primarily a logistical and engineering brigade, the 1st Redemptionist is composed of three regiments of penal troopers drawn from the ranks of dishonored Ammatar Mandate forces and civilians convicted of aid or sympathy for defectors.
Penal Brigade Drawn from Ammatar Mandate Sent to Support 24th Imperial Crusade
2009-10-23T19:12+00:00
Sasta, Derelik – A freshly assembled penal brigade drawn from the Ammatar Mandate has been given orders sending it to support the efforts of the 24th Imperial Crusade. Grand Admiral Hastar Jibril of the Ammatar Fleet has posted orders transferring transport units of the Ammatar Fleet to temporary secondment with the 24th Imperial Crusade, and it is understood these will carry three full regiments of penal troopers to the Bleak Lands to serve as ground support for the 24th Imperial Crusade fleets.
The 1st Mandate Redemptionist Brigade is comprised of the 1st and 2nd Tanoo Redemptionist Regiments and the 1st Sasta Redemptionist Regiment. These regiments have been assembled using dishonored Ammatar Fleet personnel together with many civilians suspected or convicted of support for defectors and offered service in penal battalions in lieu of the harsher punishment of full slavery. The brigade is primarily a logistics and engineering formation. The 1st and 2nd Tanoo comprise logistical troops along with the 1st Sasta, which possesses a high proportion of former Ammatar Fleet personnel, providing combat experience.
News about the Mandate (not in order)
Orthodox Amarr Faith Increasingly Supplanting Ammatar Church
2009-11-10T20:08+00:00
Tanoo, Derelik – Officials of the Theology Council working in the Ammatar Mandate have released details of a formal 'Survey of Faith' carried out in Derelik during the last three months, the main finding of which is that the Ammatar Church is being steadily supplanted by the orthodox Imperial codification of the Amarr faith. While the Ardishapur regime in the Mandate has taken no steps against the Ammatar Church, and indeed has expressly re-affirmed it as a valid sect of the Amarrian faith, the Imperial rite of faith was declared the official religious doctrine of the Mandate by Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur on receipt of the Mandate as his personal fief.
Iris Selantar, a former lay preacher of the Ammatar Church now observing the Imperial rite, explained her decision to leave the traditional Ammatar sect for the orthodox church. "The invasion taught us many things – the incompetence of our nobles, the failures of our fleet and the spiritual poverty of so many Ammatar. I believe the destiny of the Ammatar people, and all Minmatar, lies in the holy embrace of Amarr and I feel that worshipping with the mother church of the Empire brings me closer to Amarr."
Subdeacon Ottoko Razirshz of the Theology Council mission in the Mandate confirmed that such feelings were typical of those Ammatar surveyed by his officials. "The Ammatar Church is a loyal and faithful branch of the great Amarr holy family," stated Subdeacon Razirshz. "However, it is clear that observance of the Imperial rite is growing in the Mandate. The Theology Council views this as in line with the goal of transforming the Mandate into a core domain of the Amarr Empire."
New Governor Takes Up Duties in Ammatar Mandate
2009-11-04T18:40+00:00
Tanoo, Derelik – Governor Ekroz Salaf arrived in Tanoo system yesterday to take up his duties as plenipotentiary of Royal Heir Yonis Ardishapur in the Ammatar Mandate. Ammatar Consulate officials have stated that Governor Salaf will spend a few days familiarizing himself with the latest Mandate developments before embarking on a tour of inspection across Derelik region.
As head of the Ammatar Consulate, Governor Salaf will run the civil administration of the Mandate on behalf of House Ardishapur. The Ammatar Fleet, under Grand Admiral Hastar Jibril, will continue to report directly to Heir Ardishapur although the Governor will have the authority to directly request Ammatar Fleet deployments as necessary. The Ardishapur reorganization of the civil and military branches of the Mandate recasts each as separate centers of power answering to Yonis Ardishapur as Holder of Derelik region.
Morale among the Ammatar populace has risen considerably in the weeks since the announcement of Governor Salaf's appointment. As an ethnic Ammatar, his selection has allayed rising fears that the Ardishapur regime intended to permanently relegate the Ammatar people to a subservient role in the region. His years spent as a senior official at the Ministry of Assessment in Domain region have also attracted comment. Observers of imperial politics agree that the choice of Ekroz Salaf was a shrewd move by Yonis Ardishapur, given that the Governor represents an Ammatar figurehead untainted by the failings of the previous regime and of proven loyalty to the Amarr Empire.
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I think that leaves very little left, unless you'd like us to dig up the news about the treacherous egbonbet bombings, events where nefantars have tried to mine in minmatar-administered ammatar land in heimatar and other old news like that...
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Scagga, you're a MONSTER! Awesome compilation, but I wouldn't have expected any less. :)
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I thought I remember seeing a mobile library beacon somewhere in Derelik when I passed through there once or twice. Anybody know anything about that?
And what's with all the Thukkers?
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The Krusual Mobile Library relates to the Minmatar Epic Arc, I believe. No clue WHY the Krusual have installations in Derelik - you'd think they'd be decidedly unwelcome.
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Thukkers get around, I'd suspect. A number of Minmatar and Gallente COSMOS missions relate to Thukker smuggling activity across the border.
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There are still thukkers stations in the mandate if I am right. It looks like the gallente/caldari situation with some caldari or gallente corporations in their enemy territories. We even have minmatar corporations stations in the amarr empire (and the opposite).
Thank you for the compilation, was very good to re read most of them. A lot of things vanished out of my mind.
From what I read I can assume the Mandate must have a political roster looking like this :
- Imperialists (orthodox) : doing everything they can to live like true amarrians, doing whatever they can to fully integrate the mandate into the Empire. The current obvious majority of the Mandate and the masses.
- Independantists (radicals) : afraid of the total grasp the Empire has upon the Mandate. It sounds logical that this political group could be willing more ammatars on keys positions and have their own state under their control. Very quiet group under Ardishapur rule, but still there nevertheless.
- Traditionnalists (conservatives) : Happy with the old nefantar situation, they would strive for their old wealth and supremacy, with the amarrian favors. They would also greatly be in favor of bolder strikes on the Minmatar Republic because of their visions centered on the past. Mostly wealthy ammatars with very old families.
- Unionists (liberals) : not to be confused with the khanid unionists that wants the Kingdom to rejoin the Empire, the ammatar Unionists could be the ones tired of the war, looking for a reconciliation of the minmatars and the amarr (between their old origins and their new origins). Obviously, a quite minor group, with views firstly centered on cultural openness before than any real peace.
Note that the titles are my own and not sourced from the PF.
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There are still thukkers stations in the mandate if I am right. It looks like the gallente/caldari situation with some caldari or gallente corporations in their enemy territories. We even have minmatar corporations stations in the amarr empire (and the opposite).
Indeed.
More comments are warranted on the Ammatar political spectrum - I've taken your nice template and given a few suggested annotations and edits.
- Imperialists (orthodox) : Doing everything they can to live like true amarrians, doing whatever they can to fully integrate the mandate into the Empire in many cases as a province rather than a separate state. Vehemently opposed to the dealings of the previous Ammatar government - proud and welcoming of current Amarrian overlordship. These Ammatar may remove or deny vestiges of their primordial tribal heritage, proudly replacing it with copies of what they view as Amarrian. In some cases this may go to the extreme of disliking the Nefantar aristocracy - seeing it as a relic of the tribal era, however this extreme is more prevalent in the non-Nefantar, lower-ranking Ammatar.
- Determinists:
Type A: Those who view the role of Ammatar mandate as a friend/ally of rather than a servant of the Amarr empire (e.g. not just a happy satellite). Still quite pro-Amarr, they are happy to praise and look up to the Amarr as their 'big brother'. These would prefer not to be ruled directly by Amarr, but would accept the current status quo as a necessity considering the circumstances under which it was instituted, and would probably be disaffected by the treachery of the previous government.
Type B: More extreme; those who believe that the Ammatar Mandate is worthy of being entirely independent of the Amarr empire. They do not necessarily believe that the good relations should be changed, but are willing to sacrifice them for independence. They prefer to take pride in their culture (including borrowings from the Amarr) as Ammatar, rather than an attempted copy of the Amarr. They may be ambivalent to the behaviour of the previous government and see it as part in parcel of independent realpolitik.
- Tradionalists (conservatives) :
Type A: Happy with the old Nefantar situation, they would strive for their old prominence and supremacy, with the Amarrian favors. Wrapt in irredentist fervous, they may be in favor of bolder strikes against the Minmatar Republic because of their visions centered on the past. Mostly wealthy Ammatars with very aristocratic lineage.
Type B: Like Type A, except not aristocratic and more pro-imperial.
- Unionists (liberals) :
Type A: Not to be confused with the khanid unionists that wants the Kingdom to rejoin the Empire, the ammatar Unionists could be the ones tired of the war, looking for a reconciliation of the minmatars and the amarr (between their old origins and their new origins). Obviously, a quite minor group, with views firstly centered on cultural openness before than any real peace. Likely to have been the biggest contributor to defectors during the upheaval.
Type B: Like above, but focussed on reconciliation between Ammatar and Minmatar rather than Amarr and Minmatar. Willing to disconnect from Amarr influence.
- The Opportunists
These shrewd, cunning Ammatar may affiliate with and originate from any of the above groups, but this is a facade. The main motivator is self interest. There is nothing stopping them from using any of the political angles of the above for their own gain in an opportunistic manner. Not to be trusted, and difficult to tell apart from other groups. Some may have joined this group after the Ammatar order turned on its head, where the mandate seemed to be caught between a rock and a hard place. Others may be part of this group because...they're just rotten people :yar: They may deal with Minmatar, pirates, or any other smelly groups of people whilst paying lip service to the Amarr.
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Nice, its way better like this.
Only thing though : "Likely to have been the biggest contributor to defectors during the upheaval." -> I would rather place this in the type B unionists, who are interested in ammatar(the nefantars hiding the starkmanir for example)/minmatar reconciliation. The type A to my opinion would rather stay in the Mandate because they are still attached to the Empire.
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First off, scagga is an animal! Well done.
Second, from an immersion standpoint I wish there was more that set the Ammatar apart in-game. Maybe a faction ship or two to differentiate themselves and entice people to live in Derelik.
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Or perhaps Derelik... :P
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First off, scagga is an animal! Well done.
Second, from an immersion standpoint I wish there was more that set the Ammatar apart in-game. Maybe a faction ship or two to differentiate themselves and entice people to live in Derelik.
A while ago I made some suggestions for Ammatar fleet ships:
http://www.eve-search.com/thread/472793/page/1
Skill tree:
- To be piloted, Ammatar ships require Amarr and Minmatar spaceship command skills
Ammatar ship hulls
- They mostly resemble old amarr ship designs, slightly obsolete but refitted.
- The colour is faded gold, as if it really needs a polish. Think tea-stain colours.
- The weapons used are projectiles, the old ships cannot support modern lasers
- The theory behind the design is closer to that of the Amarr ships
- The larger ships are slower than minmatar counterparts, but have better armor tanking
- The ships also have fewer weapon slots than minmatar ships to compensate
Faction Ammatar frigate
Hull: Tormentor
Name: Guarantor
Slot layout: 4/3/3 (3 turrets)
Powergrid: 38
CPU: 125
Max velocity: 310m/s
Bonuses per level:
Minmatar frigate: 5% increase to small projectile damage
Amarr frigate: 5% increase to small projectile falloff
Description:
Using an unorthodox mix of dated Amarr technology and Ammatar resourcefulness, the Guarantor was born in the midst of the struggle between the San Matar government and the Minmatar Republic. Modified with guerrilla warfare in mind, the Guarantor exhibits speed and agility whilst patrolling the systems of the Mandate.
Faction Ammatar Cruiser
Hull: Omen (with more of an armour-clad look) / something new
Name: Proctor
Slot layout: 5/4/6 or 6/3/6 (5 turrets)
Powergrid: 875
CPU: 325
Max velocity: 180m/s
Bonuses per level:
Minmatar cruiser: 5% increase to medium projectile rate of fire
Amarr cruiser: 10% increase to armour hp
Description:
Recognising the Ammatar NavyFs need for a formidable mid-sized combat vessel, the Empire authorised the transfer of thousands of decommissioned ship hulls to its workshops. The product of these labours was the Proctor, so hardy it was dubbed the fGuardian of the MandateF.
Faction Ammatar Battleship
Hull: Preferably a new hull*
Name: Manumitter** / Docent
Slot layout: 8/4/7 (7 turrets, 1 empty)
Powergrid: 16500
CPU: 550
Max velocity: 125m/s
Bonuses:
Minmatar battleship: 5% bonus to projectile rate of fire
Amarr battleship: 5% bonus to capacitor capacity
Description:
The Manumitter is pride of any Ammatar fleet, the climax of their attempts to imitate the empireFs fGolden fleetF. Using the scripture as their inspiration the Ammatar have built their ultimate tribute to the Amarr, a resilient combat platform for the sa***uarding of the borders of the Empire.
*I have many ideas for how the hull could look, and will be providing links to illustrations soon. I think a battleship-sized cross between an Apocalypse and a Fenrir would show both the crudeness of Ammatar technology whilst still revealing the Amarr inspiration.
**I know that fManumitterF means fhe who sets slaves freeF. This may sound like the opposite of what the Ammatar believe. However, from my interpretation of the point of view of the Ammatar, they believe they are free and the Minmatar in the Republic misguided puppets of the Gallente. If the name is still a problem, Docent (can mean guide, or in another context student/learner) would be the name I propose.
Looking back, I don't think Ammatar ships would be projectile-powered. For now we can pray for the 'Yonis' Variant Abaddon to be released...even though I don't play eve anymore!
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[mod]A happy mod comment, for once. I'm going to link this as the Official Backstage™ thread on the Ammatar Mandate. I wanted to know if you would be alright with links to resources, etc being edited into the OP here and there, Lyn. Also, feel free to add some yourself.[/mod]
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Sure I am ok, though I have not brought a lot myself except the political roster (but Scagga's remastering is better).
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Nice, its way better like this.
Only thing though : "Likely to have been the biggest contributor to defectors during the upheaval." -> I would rather place this in the type B unionists, who are interested in ammatar(the nefantars hiding the starkmanir for example)/minmatar reconciliation. The type A to my opinion would rather stay in the Mandate because they are still attached to the Empire.
I agree
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Scagga come back.