What a dark and grim place this universe is, there where the light of faith does not shine as it does within the borders of the Amarr Empire.
The Executive General of the State's forces in Syndicate, Heika Torigo, has called for the killing on sight of those fleeing from Syndicate to the Federation. Their ships are not to be stopped, boarded, and searched for suspects to arrest. It is not "wanted, dead or alive", just a "wanted dead". Capsuleer pilots can earn billions by bringing in corpses as proof. Corpses for coin! The state, our former ally, has strayed far from the light.
But there is also a little bit of good news. It comes from our closest ally amongst the locals, House Arnoux, one of the many governing houses and leaders in the complex patchwork of Syndicate politics. They are not fleeing. It appears the State is not targeting them or their stations at the moment. I thank God that House Arnoux are not amongst those that chose to seek refuge in the Federation.
In stead of fleeing or blindly collaborating with the Executive General's command, Governor Evelyn Arnoux issued a very eloquent statement condemning Torigo's call to massacre the fugitives.
I worry that this will put some strain also in our alliance, as many Caldari still strengthen our ranks, veterans from when the State and the Empire fought side by side against the terrorist rebels. At the same time, the presence of these legionnaires is also a strength: our voice may still be heard in the executive boardrooms that matter. May we plead for compassion and true justice to return.
