You're where the Wild Things are...

An in-character blog set in the universe of EVE Online. These are the private diary entries of Lady Ekaterina Mariya deSilvestris, a minor Amarrian Noble and Capsuleer. Other existing characters within EVE will be referred to throughout, though any opinions and views expressed are those of this character. These entries may touch on or directly address mature themes such as violence, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and mental health. As noted, any views are those of the character.

Before we begin, I feel it important to say a few words on the subject of mental health. Ekaterina, or Ekat as many call her, is something of a troubled soul. This aspect of her character is a personal choice I have made, for very personal reasons. Although EVE is a game in which the players can immerse themselves to a greater or lesser degree as they wish, mental health is a very real issue for many people. Those two simple words cover a myriad different issues and concerns that affect people directly or indirectly every day all, over the world.

If you find yourself affected by any issues touched upon in these posts, or if you face your own troubles, please know that there are people out there you can turn to; doctors, friends, family - there is ALWAYS someone. If you are an EVE player, then Broadcast 4 Reps chat is available, staffed by wonderfully kind and good-hearted volunteers. If you know of someone who has mental health issues, then please just let them know you are there. It doesn't have to be anything big, just a smile, a cup of tea, a quick phone call about last night's game - just a little thing to show they aren't forgotten.

You Never Fly Alone.
28-06-YC122

I awoke this morning to the news that the Floseswin system has fallen - to Imperial forces!  I can scarcely believe it.  Our forces have fought so long and so hard, led by such brave and noble figures as Lord Newelle, that it seemed at times that Victory should never come.  I pray God and The Eternal Empress shall forgive my defeatist thoughts.  It is that Darkness, that Unclean Force, that makes me doubt so.  My part in this Victory was so very little, so insignificant, but truly I have such a magnificent example to look up to.

I do not know what Lord Sarum shall do with this Victory.  One would hope that either a significant and overwhelming strike is made against Floseswin IV itself, to drive Tribal ground forces back just as their space-borne militia has been; or if not that, then our forces that are there are withdrawn quickly and the Tribals besieged with a planetary blockade.  I know what I would do were the decision mine to make, but it is not, and I trust firmly and completely that our Commanders will make the correct strategic choices.

I wonder what will happen now.  One supposes the Tribals will marshal their forces and mount a counter-operation to regain the system.  I believe that other elements of the Crusade have made similar gains in other areas of the warzone, making the enemy's task all the more difficult.  Of course, they are tenacious and determined, and shall never simply give up.  Is it too much to hope for, however, that they may see the wisdom in requesting a truce so that all sides involved in this seemingly endless conflict can redirect their efforts against a new and insidious enemy that threatens us all?

Perhaps it is, but one can hope.
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