News:

6/25/04 – Our very temporary site is up. We fully realize that this website doesn’t look all that classy, but for our purposes it will do for now.

CEO Maro’s - State of the Corporation Address –

Okay, with the release of this new system we hope that the corporation will run a lot smoother than it has in the past. Being a young corporation, I think we may have in our seriousness at making the corp work, forgotten that this game is still about having fun, and cooperation is done best with players who are cheerful versus dour. That being said, I also must say, while you all might have you’re concerns, voice them, and then we’ll act and then relax and see what happens.

On the subject of Military Operations and Security, these two fields are both very important to the corporation. Our corporation is an every-field corporation, we plan to tackle every field that eve allows us too, so while mining is our primary source of money, we also must realize that mining and military ops are not mutually exclusive. Ratting is great for the corporation because it fills the outfitting hangar, allows us to sell off unnecessary stuff for a profit, yields named items, and a good deal of cash straight up, it finally increases the standing of the Corp with corresponding navys and with Concord. But mining is important too. Our goal is to have both running at different times and eventually at the same time, and the two merge, of course, during low sec mining runs.

The security division needs to train doing low sec runs, escorting mining operations, training will include practice clearing belts, placing instajump cans, and placing ammo containers in system if a station is not present and escorting haulers to and from the belt.

In all military ops, and sec ops, in prep for Shiva, we have devised simple fleet names to go with tactics.

A Blade is 1-2 cruisers with an accompanying 2-4 frigates. 2 blades will be the required escort for low sec runs, as losing ships is what we least want to do and this support will hopefully insure that this doesn’t happen in the future. A Shrike will be 3 blades, required for 0.0 runs of any sort, and for player killer killing operations. We will award as special distinctions Triumphs of the Crown to players who show extraordinary leadership ability in terms of the blade and the shrike, and those will lead to Blade Captain and Shrike Commander titles, and these players will lead blades and shrikes during operations.

CEO Serra Avatar’s Two Cents –

Mining – Mining, of course, is the main way that any corporation makes its money. Our corporation works on the principle that everyone participates in either large or small mining efforts so that a steady source of income can be created. This method of mining has one major disadvantage though, and that is that none of those who mine see any immediate benefit from doing so. To this we must say that all of the money the corporation receives is used towards buying ppl the ships, skills, etc….that they need, and sooner or later it will be your turn to ask for something and you will receive it. The other consequence of that major disadvantage is that some people maybe able to take advantage of the system by doing very little mining but still reaping the benefits of others efforts. I don’t think that any of the individuals currently part of the company are people who would engage in such a scheme, nor do I believe that anyone we do recruit will be someone who would, but, it must be said that we will take a look from time to time at your rank in mining to see that you at least have been putting an effort into it. Of course, it is imperative that when you choose to mine, send either Imhildur Callas, Savvon, (or either of the CEO’s) a message with how much you mined, so that we can hand out triumphs accordingly. Beyond that all I can say is: be nice people. It is inevitable that those people who are in cruisers will be able to mine more than those in frigates; we will not penalize frigate owners for this. Just do some mining and you’ll have no worries.

Further Note: I know that all of you have already earned triumphs in all fields in leaps and bounds…we will try to account for this, but for now all of you should just send us updates on military ops and mining ops so we can give you triumphs from now onwards. Furthermore, the Basic Dredger Mining rank requirement for getting a cruiser does not apply to any of you, only people who are newly recruited from now onwards. The master burrower rank requirement for a BS will be lessened for you guys as well.

Military Operations – From now on, 75% of all money earned from corp ratting must be given to the corporation. This allows corporation ratting missions to benefit the corporation more, and allow attack ops to be brought on the same level as mining (o’wise it would be a lot easier just to rat all the time and not mine)

Finally, any ideas you have to alter or add onto the system outlined below, please message to us, especially when it comes to rewarding ppl for their efforts. Any comments or criticisms are welcome.

Current Awards/Positions/Ranking –

Directorships – These have been awarded because of demonstrated talent/interest. If you are not interested in your position, or would like to expand/modify your powers/duties, or would like to apply for a directorship, please message either of the CEO’s. Directors all get to appoint leaders within they’re division as per a system yet to be ironed out, and they can generate operations for they’re corresponding divisions, they are strongly encouraged to do so. All directors are elected into the core, which is the logistics and leadership division of the Corporation.

Director(s) of Mining Operations – This or these individuals are responsible for organizing the mining efforts of this corporation. You are required to set up both smaller and larger mining operations mining whatever you see fit, in whatever systems you see fit. For larger and more dangerous operations you are also in charge of coordinating the effort with the security and attack ops branches of this corporation. Furthermore, you must consult with the Manufacturing, R&D, and Refining branch to obtain ore requirements for building of ships, as well as an idea of what the returns on mining are going to be.

Director of Manufacturing, R&D, and Refining – This or these individuals are responsible for organizing the manufacturing, R&D, and refining efforts of the corporation. This will involve coordinating researching blueprints, production of ships and equipment, and the refining and selling of ores at nominal prices.

Crechemaster: Director of Personnel Training – In short this individual is responsible for training new recruits and newbies in the subtle art that is Eve Online. Teaching them the basics, answering their questions, and getting them equipped are all duties of this person. This person will represent who we are as a group to the new recruits and therefore a kind and patient demeanor is expected.

Public Relations: Directors of Personnel Recruitment – These people will be responsible for recruiting new people for the corporation. We are looking for individuals who will accept the corp-mindedness of Celestia Inc, who are friendly individuals, and who are willing to keep an open mind about corporate activities. You have a special responsibility in recruiting as you must be careful not to recruit people who might divide the corporation or take advantage of the trust placed on corp members inherent in the policies of Celestia Inc.

Quartermaster – Responsible for organizing items gathered from attack ops or security on mining runs and selling excess items, this person will need to keep the corp hangars of all the offices organized so that weapons and ammo end up in military, mining stuff ends up in industrial ops, and so on…….Specifics on what should be sold and when will be drawn up in deliberations with the CEO’s.

Director of Military Operations - Responsible for organizing on the spot and pre-planned ratting operations, in awarding agents for they’re work during military operations, and for the overseeing of fleet tactics during engagements. Finally they are responsible for ensuring the armament of military forces through active relationships with both agents and the Core.

Director of Security – Responsible for insuring the security of the corporation by organizing escorts for mining operations, insuring the security of the most valuable assets of the corporation and of organizing and appointing security for a station once Shiva comes out. In general, the Security division is our defense against the eve-world, Security Directors also have the right to appoint bounty hunters and to arrange Player-Killer kill operations and Vengeance operations.

And now the moment you have all been waiting for –

Director(s) of Mining Operations – Savvon and Imhildur Callas

Director of Manufacturing, R&D, and Refining – Shadowsoul and his alts

Crechemaster: Director of Personnel Training - Silrae

Public Relations: Directors of Personnel Recruitment – Kiom, Golgi

Quartermaster – Dreko

Director of Military Operations – Silrae and Khan

Director of Security –  Kiom, Dakoo, Gentar

Organizations and Rank System

Triumphs – Triumphs are awarded for each successful operation within a division, they count both towards moving up in a certain division and in terms of moving up the corporation rank system. This is where the honor system comes in, every leader of an operation must be completely honest about triumphs being awarded, as they will be handed out without much of a check for accuracy. We trust that this won’t be an issue within our corporation. The triumphs are as follows, and will eventually be represented by small icons placed next to your char name on the newfangled website.

Triumph of the Blade – Successful participation in a military/attack operation

Triumph of the Flame – Successful participation in a Security operation

Triumph of the Forge – Successful Manufacturing Operation

Triumph of the Mind – Successful Research Operation

Triumph of the Hand – Successful Mining Operation

Triumph of the Horse – Successful Hauling in support of a Mining Operation

Rankings –

Mining – 1 Triumph of the Hand = 1 successful mining op or 30,000 pyroxeres mined. Note: In order to get a cruiser or a battleship you need to attain the rank that specifies (ship name) awarded.

Further Note: Send the Directors of Mining reports on how much you mined, if you did mine (you can group it with others, you don’t have to try to divide up the ore if you were mining with others (therefore it pays to work in groups))

Military/Attack Ops – 1 triumph is either a successful military op, or 25 logged kills

Soldier – 4

Soldier First Class - 8

Corporal - 12

Corporal First Class - 24

Blade Figher - 36

Blade Fighter First Class - 72

Veteran Fighter - 108

Elite Blade Fighter - 144

Battle Captain - 208

Battle Captain First Class - 280

Veteran Battle Captain - 352

Elite Battle Captain - 424

Space Knight – 536

Space Knight Captain - 644

Veteran Space Knight - 762

Elite Space Knight - 880

Valkyrie - 1088

Battle Valkyrie - 1290

Storm Valkyrie - 1400

Elite Storm Valkyrie - 1516

Archangel - 1640

Elite Archangel - 1790

Celestial Soldier - 2000

Celestial Archangel - 2500

Security – For a Successful Defense of a Mining Operation, or of a Hauling Operation, or a successful Bounty Operation or for having completed 15 missions for a significant NPC Corp

Freelancer - 4

Freelancer First Class - 8

Elite Freelancer - 12

Soldier of Fortune - 24

Guardian - 32

Guardian First Class - 64

Veteran Guardian - 96

Elite Guardian - 128

Special Agent - 160

Operations Agent - 200

Secret Agent - 250

Black Ops Agent – 300

Paladin -  404

Paladin First Class - 512

Veteran Paladin – 640

Elite Paladin - 777

Shield Golem - 1000

Goliath - 1500

Celestial Defender - 2000

Celestial Paladin - 2500

Maunfacturing - TBA

Apprentice

Smith

Chief Smith

Master Smith

Engineer

Engineer First Class

Veteran Engineer

Chief Engineer

Celestial Engineer

Research - TBA

Novice

Student

Lab Tech

Researcher

Scientist

Lead Scientist

Institute Manager

Chief Scientist

Celestial Scientist

Note – Rankings for the other fields that have directors attached to them will be produced soon.

Corp Rankings – Based on the combination of your triumphs in all of your fields (To be announced shortly)

Special Distinctions – To be announced

Awards granted for ranks in Mining, Attack/other – To be announced