Following the publication of an investigative report of prearranged fights between Amarr and Minmatar Fleet Commanders, Deadbeat CEO Lao Zuki has issued a policy statement which bans the practice in corporation fleets.
The new policy also encourages corps members to drop from militia fleets if a prearranged fight with the Amarr is announced. And as of September 1, the corps will no longer reimburse any ships lost in a prearranged fight with the Amarr.
The report by Deadbeat director Chebri found that Minmatar fleets were being needlessly slaughtered, in overwhelming proportions, when Fleet Commanders arranged a fight with the Amarr, usually revealing the militia fleet size and composition.
In one prearranged fight with the Amarr on August 7, planned by Neu Bastion, formerly a member of the Valklear Guard, the Minmatar Militia lost 22 ships and destroyed only 8. The Amarr FC was Predator Elite, who had a private convo with Neu Bastion, who in turn disclosed the Minmatar fleet composition and asked the Amarr not to bring remote reps.
In another prearranged fight with the Amarr on August 21, planned by Num Killer of the Filthy Franchise, the Minmatar Militia lost 18 ships and destroyed only 2. Again, the Amarr FC was Predator Elite, who had a private convo with Num Killer, who in turn arranged the battle so the Minmatar would bring 5 battle cruisers and the Amarr would bring 16. Apparently no one noticed that this new Minmatar FC was straight out of the Amarr Ministry of War.
Similar disastrous results have been reported from plex operating fleets in Metropolis. And pilot reaction to prearranged fights with the Amarr has been critical at best.
"It is no secret that many militia pilots give lip service to the Minmatar cause in order to enjoy some swashbuckling fun," said Deadbeat pilot Hustle Fighter. "This type of opportunism is not the issue - we welcome all the guns we can get. The problem is when kill board greed clouds our judgment and we start making deals with the Amarr - a race which has based its empire on slavery, religious fascism, and divine imperialism. You simply do not make deals with the Amarr."
Other reactions were much more visceral.
"I refuse to even say 'Good Fight' to the wretched Amarr in Local Chat," said Deadbeat pilot Spike Diesel. "A 'GF' is something you signal to a worthy opponent, to an honorable warrior, to someone who shares your values. But the Amarr absolutely do not share our values. What kind of person flies with the Amarr? What sort of pilot endorses slavery and religious fanaticism? These kids are the modern version of Hitler Youth. You do not negotiate with them, or appease them, or make deals with them, and you certainly do not plan prearranged fights with them!"
The new corps policy directive becomes effective September 1, which gives time for militia diplomats to absorb and understand the corporate position. After that date, Deadbeat pilots are urged to discretely leave militia fleets in which a prearranged fight has been announced, and pilots must not cause dissent over the issue in fleet chat. Pilots who are challenged by militia members about this policy are to refer critics to corps directors.
Prearranged fights and tournaments with all other factions and organizations is permitted, at the pilot's risk and expense.
"We need to pause to remember why we fight the Amarr," said Lao Zuki. "Slavery, religious totalitarianism, the divine right of kings - these are the great evils of humanity that date back to the dawn of civilization and are manifest today in the Amarr. We fight this evil not for kill board stats or fight club fun, we fight for our brothers, we fight from urgent necessity, we fight because no one else will. We fight because our cause is just - and we will prevail."
If you are interested in joining the fight against the Amarr, visit our recruiting center, or eve-mail Spike Diesel.
For freedom \o/
Amarr forces slaughter Minmatar Militia in prearranged fights
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