Some of this is just thinking out loud, and I will freely admit when I dont know what Im talking about.
Basically, I'm hoping the next big expansion will advance the storyline of the 4 empires a bit more than has been the case. Essentially, what was left after the Empyrean Age was a big cliffhangar over the 4 empires, so heres how I would plan it out if I were in that position.
Amarr Empire:
In YC11, eve time, the the Khanid Kingdom was brought closer to the Empire when they were offered a seat on the Privy Council, which they accepted. Their seat is mostly by the newly created post of "Lord Councillor" which is the title given by the Empire to Khanid II. HOWEVER it does not grant him status as a Royal heir, despite being almost equal in privelages on the council to one of the 5 heirs.
So therefore, I would try to develop this angle to the Empire. The general idea for any events in the Eve universe would revolve around:
1) The fact that many Khanid want to return to the Empire
2) The new post of "Lord Councillor" indicates which way the wind is blowing.
3) The Tash-Murkon family. Presumably, they would not be so happy about a challenge to their status as one of the Royal houses?
4) Empress Jamyl Sarum. The idea would be to portray her as playing a shrewd politcal game behind the scenes, with the intention of creating a stronger Empire.
Minmatar Republic: (Admittedly this is my field of interest)
In YC11, the Republic faced a whole new politcal challenge in the wake of a Thukker led invasion of the Empire, and revelations about the Nefantar and Starkmanirs. The challenge was left as an ongoing struggle to re-intergrate the Nefanter and Starkmanir, many of whom went somewhat native under Imperial Rule. Thukker, Nefantar, and Starkmanir are technically part of the Republic but in reality they have an autonomous existence in the Great Wildlands, and are not included in the list of Republic NPC corps.
I belive that any developments would be around this theme of social conflict and attempting to build a Republic of Seven Tribes. Going further, I would consider:
1) Attitude of the Thukkers. Autonomy seems to suit many of them just fine, and they have no intention of becoming part of a quasi-democratic mess, as they percieve it. For them, tribal traditions are enough. Potentially, this could cause a split in the tribe.
2) Social problems which are a byproduct of Nefantar and Starkmanir intergration.
3) Maleatu Shakor. I belive he should be portrayed as an idealist, who is unwilling to compromise in his wish to have a Seven Tribe Republic, but also that he is constrained by circumstance, which agitates him and frustrates the other tribes and his followers.
4) The long awaited Tribal assembly. Will it happen?
After the Empyrean age expansion, the focus for most Matari or Amarr players was basically foreign policy, Tribes and the Slavery issue. So I would just thicken the background to that, and basically these developments would encourge Matari and Amarr aligned players to look inwards as well as outwards.
Gallente and Caldari.
I will admit here that I know too little about the state of either to make an effective judgement. On top of that, Gallente-Caldari problems seem to be much more complex and far less clear cut than they are for the Amarr-Matari thing. I mean, to illustrate this, the Federation has to deal with a State Titan in its home system, and the State has to wrestle with the awkward situation on Caldari Prime. However I would like to see some developments
1) The Intaki. Maybe some activity from the Syndicate?
2) President Roden. Honestly, Roden is pretty much a big, bald enigma at this point. Some development portraying his attitudes might be nice
3) Unrest in the State. Surely not everyone is content with Heth becoming de-facto head of state? Particularly because such a position would have been inconcievable and irreconcilable with Caldari Doctrine a few years ago.
4) More detail on the politcal scene of both sides. For example, what is signifcant about the Supreme Court in the Federation. Or what the development of Executor of the State means for Megacorporations in the State?
CONCORD.
They've had their station blown up, but they still patrol high sec. Some detail and changes regarding CONCORD would be welcome.
A CONCORD capsuleer militia maybe?
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N'maro
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