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.

 28-04-YC123

The Tribals attacked Tanoo II today with an Orbital Bombardment.  Three Dreadnaughts, along with some support ships.  Of course, they did not last very long against our defences.  Indeed, it took me so long to clone jump to Mehatoor and then travel to Tanoo that by the time I arrived it was mostly over.

I do not know what damage has been done, early reports, as always, are somewhat vague, though ACN is reporting damage as light.  I understand they used a cynosaural bridge to bypass the Ammatar border, but the real question is how shall we respond to this blatant act of war?

Oh, of course, there are voices already saying that we ought not to be too hasty in our judgement, that this was a lone act by some fringe radicals, but unless I am mistaken, at least some of the enemy were Brutor Vanguard, so either they act without any regard for the Republic's own government or that government was in full knowledge of the event.  Others, as might be expected, have yelled the age-old cry of false flag.  Personally, I would not be surprised if it is a double-bluff.  What better way to hide the obvious than in plain sight and have everyone look for a secret conspiracy that never existed.  How ironic that would be after everything in Nakri.

I have to focus my efforts on Nakri.  I feel that Taint, that Darkness rising again.  It is not simply the nausea that I get from clone jumping that make me feel so wretched.  It is long overdue, I suppose, but before I find myself again assailed by thoughts of doubt and despair, I must make sure everything is in place here at home.  Chief Sokolov will announce some arrests soon, and we can have a show trial or two.  Changing direction at such short notice was not easy, but Nauplius' involvement may actually make some things easier for us.

I feel unwell.  I think I shall have Karine fetch some Esfand from my usual contact here.  It should help me sleep, or at least grant me some distracting dreams.


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