System: Aset
CONCORD Security Status: 0.4
Occupancy: Minmatar Republic (Contested)
Aset II - Moon 1 - TransStellar Shipping Storage

The camera drone fades into focus on Zenton sitting sitting behind a desk going over some paperwork. The room unmistakably of Gallente design. A large window direct over Zentons shoulder showing a large hanger with various Amarrian ships docked. Without glancing from his work,

Operation 'Deus Vult' has been revealed, our objective simple yet complicated, conquering of the Aset system. Invelious's methods are sound in theory yet I still feel as if I've had countless more experience than him combating the Minmatar inside of the complexes. Perhaps that’s why he’s placed me in charge of capturing the Minmatar complexes.

The others in DIA they are of mixed backgrounds and races, I never thought I'd have seen the day when I would be working alongside Gallente and Minmatar pilots to destroy enemies of our empire. Xaerik, a Kameria he’s unusually resourceful for a minmatar and not a bad conversationalist. 'Bud Good' a Gallente pilot, has proven to be a welcome addition to have at my back. But as with all good there is some bad... Reithan a Caldari pilot I am unsure about him he seems to be a loner from what I can tell. He was threatening to leave the corporation when I joined but stayed on. I don't know if I trust him. Now there is a new Amarrian pilot in the corporation, Ghostrr he defected from the Minor Threat Alliance. He seems to still be under the impression that if the pilot isn't set to blue they are a hostile. He could cause problems for the Corporation if we don't keep his guns aimed at the Minmatar.
Everything considered DIA has been treating me well and serving our empire again has done my heart untold amounts good. I've come a ways since I faultered in my beliefs, I wish to continue to better myself someday to be redeemed in the eyes of those I have betrayed.

I've not seen Shalee since the night at Babylon Gardens, I wish I could say it was a happy reunion but it wasn't we ended up arguing over something silly. I shouldn't be so upset with her over sending me away there has to be a reason for it, but she’s been spending a lot of time with Rapheal.

A beep is heard from a datapad on his desk, picking it up he looks over it. Taking a deep breath he stands.

End Recording.

As the camera drone fades to black it shows Zenton heading for the door.

Log Entry 19:10 06/31
Subject: Zenton Kavash
Location: Private quarters

The drone flickers to life showing a hooded figure sitting in a chair directly in front of the camera drone. He raises his hands to his hood as he settles into a seat in front of the drone. Lowering the hood a bruised face is revealed from under the hooded robe.

Curse me going to Babylon Gardens, curse me for not just staying away like I should have instead of getting into a fight with her. I didn't go there for a fight but I didn't avoid one either. There she sat with Raphael, Koronakesh and... Vlad Cretes someone who I had thought she despised. A rather elusive Minmatar man waved me over when he saw me. We talked for a little while before he headed over to the bar, I took the moment to lock down my ship for the evening. Upon returning I ventured to the bar and let my presence be known. After a while it was down to me and Shalee and Raphael, she tried to explain that her and saint had been assigned to her as some sort of Partner project. But... honestly I don't believe her, I'm sure if I ask'd Mitara I'd find that Shalee was telling a lie.

He rubs his forehead slightly trying to recall events from the night but they had started to jumble together from all the alcohol he drank after he was left alone.

Then I did something stupid and called her by her last night as I left, I knew that she would be annoyed with it, I've been upset with her since the other night in Pax when she said we needed to take a break, she publicly revealed the fact that I applied to Ghost Festival, and then the mischief with Raphael... Then we started to argue again in front of Raphael. I really don't know where this is going to end. She seemed pretty certain that she doesn't need me anymore.

How has it come to this when did we start to harbor such ill feelings towards each other the other night outside of Pax she fell into my arms outside of the lounge and we returned to my ship before I set off to join Deus Imperiosus Acies forces in Aset. It seemed like something is going on something she can't or won’t tell me. Oh Shalee what’s happening with you what can't you tell me?

Log Entry 19:10 06/21
Subject: Zenton Kavash
Location: Classifed DIA Command

Begin Recording

So much has happened over the past few weeks. I've been far too busy to keep this log up to date, not really sure where to start... Halmah.

It started with a urgent message from Veshta Yoshida in the militia channle reporting that Halmah's control bunker was vulnerable to Minmatar assault. The call to arms was issued and militia forces scrambled to defend the system. It wasn't enough the TLF forces overwhelmed us and manged to take the system. I still remember the feeling that I felt in my heart when we got the message that the tribal's had taken the bunker. Disgust, guilt, anger... it shook me to the very core of my beliefs.

The feelings lasted a long time and I gave up what restraint I had... I started to fire on any vessel even suspected to be supporting the Minmatar. I destroyed two neutral rifter pilots that entered a complex being held by an Amarrian fleet, podding one of them. Followed by a few more suspected spies.

I took part in the reclamation efforts of the Halmah system, I earned the prestigous rank of Divine Commodore within the Militia for my actions. Although I wasn't present when we did retake the system, the knowledge of us having reclaimed it eased my feelings but has not erased them... no the feelings will not go away until every Minmatar system has been brought under an Amarrian banner once again.

Shalee... I've missed her terribly since I left Praetoria nothings been quiet right without being able to talk to her and see her everyday. Now with Invelious's new orders I'll probably see her even less if at all for a while. Don't really know how I'll manage it but I must its for the good fo the empire. She's started to develop into a fine young officer of the Praetoria. Still new to the ways of capsuleer combat but experience, and instincts aren't honed overnight.

Picking up a picture of her from the table he looks at it for a moment before setting it down. He stands and walks away from the recording device. The image of the him and the room goes out of focus before it goes completely dark.

End Recording

So I spent the night in the Basilica I don't know why I probably shouldn't be their after all the things I have done since I left Praetoria. I still find it soothing and its a place where I can keep up with my old friends... well the ones that wish to keep in contact with me anyway. Others like poor Mitara;

"Why!?
You had a promising career infront of you!
and you threw it away for what cheep thrills?"

I believe the Captain sees my resignation as a direct betrayal of the her. She always did hold me in high regard maybe a little too high. After her words she spit at my feet and stormed out of the Basilica not really giving me a chance to speak too much.

I spent the rest of the evening speaking with Jhaelee and Darius who we're both concerned with how Shalee is taking everything... I'll need to speak with her. The last thing she needs to do is something that will get her into trouble I heard she had already visited someplace of ill-refute is the word PIE would use.

Tonight I'll see if I can sneak to Inis, and message Shalee.

activate log

The recording show Zenton sitting in a chair facing the recording drone. The room is dark not giving any clues as to where he is.

So Piracy, I used to be against it down to my very core. I don't know what provoked me to do it but I engaged in it the other day, I destroyed a Omen. The person I was flying with grabbed his pod and destroyed it as well. I enjoyed the fight, the kill everything about it. Is this only the start of something I cannot control? God help me I hope not.

I really only have one person to turn to, Shalee but I've made her pretty upset understandably with my confession of it to her. She's really the only one that has a chance of understanding shes been through so much I'm sure if anyone can help it will be her. But I'm conflicted about laying any burdon on her. She doesn't deserve it she's been through too much as it is.

looking away for a moment before continuing.

I asked Larzah to assist Captain Newelle with a TLF pilot, he assured me he would but I've not heard anything back about it from him. I suppose I will ask the Captain tonight what happened if I do not hear from him.

end log.

Its been far to long since I've wrote anything here. Just haven't been able to find the time between being in pod and planet side duties.

So whats happened... Well I've started to be lax in my Militia duties thus far I don't think anyone's noticed to much. Nothing seems to chance if I help out as much as I did or not. I find my time more enjoyable spending it scouring the other side of Wormholes for sleepers or just general exploring thanks to my friend Larzah who's been providing me with locations of sites to explore.

Spent the night with Shalee on Inis, apparently she told Garst everything the other night in the Basilica, and he hit her! Luckily for him she told me far enough away that I couldn't just outright find him... Though she made me swear not to be mad, I don't think that worked I am still upset over it.

Beaux, hes still considering turning to the darker side of New-Eden once he trains for his recon, I think he wishes me to join him... I'll admit I did some stealing in a wormhole the other day. It did get the blood pumping, god forgive me I think I may have even enjoyed it. I need to think... pray.

the journal entry ends abruptly

The anniversary it was today... I can't believe its been a year since the elder fleet. Seems like so much less time has passed, but I guess the days just sort of meld together on the front a constant mix of tactical and strategic superiority.

Well I participated in the Golden Fleet which went into Rens, our intelligence might have been a little off with as to how powerful the enemy non-capsuleer navy vessels are but never the less we delivered our speeches, our messages of god to the heathan system.

Rodj blake spoke first, then Admiral Grr, both speeches were heard over all the local frequences. I hope the words of a couple of our finest leaders will sink in amongst even just a few of them and our mission will not have been in vain. Every soul redeemed is two fold, another ally, and one less enemy.

Shalee came to Paradise, we talked for a littlewhile I passed on Captain Newelle's appology. The Captain she seems so stretched maybe the war is finally getting to her I don't know. I don't really want to think about it at all. After a littlewhile Lieutenant Garst came by he called Shalee over and talked about something I wasn't trying to pay too much attention figure Shalee will tell me if she feels I need to know. After they finished they called me over and we enjoyed a bottle of wine, with one of the newer ensigns in Praetoria, Jhaelee. Sort of odd... but she seems harmless enough.

Terminate log.

Paradise... why did I go to paradise this morning. It was quiet but that all changed Laerise came in, still nothing wrong with that we had a little bit of pleasant conversation, or at least it started pleasant enough I don't think I've had to fight harder to let her know what I thought of what she was saying.

"There is love .. and there is marriage, they do not have to be the same."

What? how can she say that.. honestly love should be the building block that paves the road to marriage not someone who just does it because it would be what helps

"I know of more than one happy arranged marriage."

Arranged marriage how can they be happy... for every one happy one there must be half a dozen if not more that at least one of the people are completely miserable. I don't even understand. how Laerise could begin to talk about this especially since her and Chase are in love. She cant even see the other side of it.

"And unlike Mitara I'm not going to suggest a marriage unless it is beneficial to your houses. There is love .. and there is marriage, they do not have to be the same."
"love and marriage do not have to correlate."

I was so frustrated by this point, I would never be in an arranged marriage, god knows my mother has tried several times. I would have sooner married a plank of wood then the 'women' if you can call the robots she choose that. Also as if we would even need her to 'suggest' that we should married if we choose too... if and when I marry it will be for love, out of love even, it will not be because "someones of a suitable background". I have made my mind up on that.

Anyway... enough ranting and raving about that. After all this 3rd shift got a little interesting I started a fleet operation with pilots from the Order of Silence again, Was Shalee, Larzah, Lyradex, and Ves, and myself. We didn't find much sadly but we did manage to jump a bellicose on a gate and took it down pretty quick. Other then that we closed a few plex's and stood down for the evening. Hopefully tomorrow will bring us more action I really wish to continue to practicing my fleet commanding, as Laerise said before we got onto the topic of marriage. "Every fleet commander is worth their weight in gold." lets hope so.



Terminate log.

Well, today comes with a pleasant surprise I woke to a message from Praetoria command. Generally I assume these are the days flight plans or requests for me to do something but this one was informing me that I had been selected for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. There were a lot of names on the list of promotions. Garst, Omnicide, Mitara, Laerise, Veshta. Just to name a few. All competent and devoted pilots before the empire.

Another day in the war my wallets slowly starting to feel the pinch I'll need to pull out for a few days while I build up funds again I fear. Oh well thats ok, I could probably do for a break anyway. Especially with Shalee seemingly having to take a hiatus of her own personal reasons. Will be good to catch up with some of my friends from CVA space while I make some money hunting the Sansha pirates for concord.

log terminated

Well! now the Gallente are putting there ugly faces where they don't belong, coming into Amarr of all places the blasphemy... slandering Empress Jamyl's name. Its a good thing the Caldari have already defeated them in the front.

So what happens now on the Caladri front? only time will tell I guess. Our wars still stuck in its seemingly ever lasting stalemate...

Shalee came to paradise last night looking lovely as she always seems to. We talked for a little while with Lt.Jg Omnicide, then Lt.Jg Garst came in displaying his new found wealth. Oh well good for him I guess.

I had to slip out early something came up hopefully Shalee will understand as I'm sure I'll be hearing about it today.

Another Praetorian fleet rolling through Metropolis, I could almost get used to such a thing. Ensigns Shalee Lianne, Yoblleh, and Soras Ves and myself staged yet another massive offensive push. Managing to contest many systems while earning some of the new comers some prestige within the 24th. Later on even Lt. Garst Tyrell, Condor Amarr and Commander Newelle joined us for a while. Mitara told me it was a fine run fleet, fine compliment considering I have very little experiance running fleets.

Afterwards I headed to the Utopian Dream in the hopes of having a relaxing evening, I was not disapointed. Shortly after arriving I did get an unexpected supprise Commander Newelle had decided to grace us with her presence. Was strange to see the commander when shes 'off duty' well as off duty as she gets. She took a swim in the lake, and sat and talked with Shalee for a while seemed like female bonding to me. Then she put Shalee and myself on the spot about our relationship asking if we were planning on getting married, was strange as we've only really just met but in that short time we've also been through so much.

terminate log.

another day.

I'm sick and tired of it, letting the Tribal Liberation Force push into Amarrian systems slaughtering butchering innocents as they continue their war. They fight like terrorists not caring for the young, old, or the weak. They just kill out of blind hatred for the Amarr.

So today I decided its time to take the fight to them, I figured I would be going alone on this as I do so often but I was proved wrong Shalee offered her assitance. Who am I to refuse such an offer so we set off towards Metropolis the home lands of the beasts of Matar. Ensign Yoblleh joined us shortly into it as well. We spent most of our shift behind enemy lines capturing complex after complex. I only hope our efforts will not be proved in vain.

Upon my return to civilized space I decided to take a break on the UD (Utopian Dream) A vessel of massive size that serves as a retreat of sorts for pod pilots and other who have the money. Not sure if it was a mistake or not, Met Shalee and then someone... that I had hoped was long gone and I would never see again showed up. Bah! So typical of someone in his profession attempt to put someone on the spot by using guilt. I hope one day he feels the pain he brings to others....

Oh well enough of that.

terminate log

No regrets.

Everything started simple enough a slow patrol with Ensign Ves, we patrolled the in-way to the HED Constellation. Couldn't find anything we could manage by ourselves at least. Wasn't any resistance... strange for the HED Constellation. Props to Ves for following orders, I'm sure in time he'll make a wonderful addition to the Praetoria.

Speaking of orders... I managed to butcher a fleet operation with the Command Newelle the other day, Was too distracted to follow the simplest of orders. She was none to pleased. Hopefully next time I'm flying with the Commander and Ensign Yoblleh I wont have so much on my mind.

Later on I finished a patrol with Lt.Jg Omnicide Incarnate, very light spirited guy not at all as demanding as Mitara or Laerise. We managed to capture many complex's in Metropolis once again very light resistance, afterwords I needed a drink so I headed to paradise.

Shalee was there along with another patron I can't seem to remember him. I was there only a short time before I realized something wasn't right with Shalee she seemed so distant, Finally she asked me to Inis. I had a feeling there was something she wished to tell me... I agreed and followed her to our usual spot. It started off pleasant enough then she started to tell me of her past. I'm not going to make a recording of it, would be putting her at unneeded risk. Not to mention myself... I could only imagine what someone like Garst would do if they found out. Oh well it doesn't matter now, I've made my choice on it no looking back no regrets.