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Self-reliant capsuleers,

As the Foundation quadrant draws to a close it's time for the Caldari to celebrate Union Day.

As with the other factions, the State seeks contributions of capsuleer propaganda that celebrate the unity and resilience of Caldari! To be in the running to win some cool prizes you must submit a piece of propaganda for review. Some of the topics it could address are:

• celebrate the rich history of the Caldari people
  
• denigrate the the enemies of the State - i.e. the Gallente, Minmatar, Guristas or Triglavians
  
• highlight a famous location in the State
  
• recognize a notable Caldari citizen and their accomplishments (this includes both player and non-player characters)

Or something else not listed here - as long as it's putting the Caldari in the spotlight we want to see it! You can find some examples of the excellent work produced by capsuleers for the previous Foundation quadrant contests in these threads 1|2|3 on the official forums.

[h2]PRIZES[/h2]

Submissions will be pored over by a crack team of CCP developers with impeccable taste and the chosen winners will receive the following:

[h3]1st place[/h3]

• Your choice of any Caldari ship model (Condor, Naga or Scorpion) offered by our friends at Mixed Dimensions
• A set of brand new apparel: the State Commander's Dress Jacket and Pants (men's and women's)
  
• Golem Octopus Orange Flight SKIN

[h3]2nd place[/h3]

• 1100 PLEX
  
• State Commander's Dress Jacket and Pants (men's and women's)
  
• Raven Octopus Orange Flight SKIN

[h3]3rd place[/h3]

• 500 PLEX
  
• State Commander's Dress Jacket and Pants (men's and women's)
  
• Drake Octopus Orange Flight SKIN

All winners and any distinguished entries chosen as honorable mentions by the jury will also receive a medal from the Caldari State to display with pride on your character sheets.

[h2]HOW TO ENTER[/h2]

• In order for your work to be considered it must be submitted in this thread on the EVE Online forums.
  
• The contest starts now and the cutoff for submissions is Monday 13 September at 11:00 UTC. Winners will be notified soon after!
  
• All entries must abide by the EVE Online Terms of Service
• Although no longer required for entry, please do continue to share your propaganda on EVE-related social media, such as Twitter with the #tweetfleet hashtag.

[h2]Livestream quiz[/h2]

Also be sure to to tune in to CCP TV at 18:00 UTC on Monday 6 September for the final installment in our series of Foundation quadrant livestream trivia! There'll be 3 quizzes of 15 Caldari-flavoured questions with Omega, apparel, SKINs and medals up for grabs. Set a reminder and then tune in to test your Caldari knowledge for a shot at some prizes!

Patriotic Capsuleers,

Caldari State Workers Union Day is on 4 September, and celebrations run now through to 8 September! Union Day is an important event in the calendar of the Caldari State and is mandated by the Chief Executive Panel (CEP) throughout all State-controlled regions. Representing the strength of the Union and the workers who make up the populace, this day also serves as a convenient time for the eight largest megacorporations to hold their annual Industrial Planning Summit.Capsuleer celebrations this year will feature daily gifts, new lore monuments, mining blitz sites, and plenty more. There are even deals on celebratory SKINs including the temporary return of the popular State Police SKIN, now on more ships than ever before!

For the latest on Caldari matters, stay tuned for a highly anticipated address, in the form of a video, from the newly selected leader of the State, Akimaka Saraki, which is expected to be delivered within the next few weeks.

[h2]Daily Gifts and Challenges[/h2]
There’s lots to get involved in for Caldari Union Day. By logging in each day of the event you’ll receive rewards ranging from SKINs to pilot clothing and boosters. There’s even up to 25,000 free Skill Points available for Omega players.

You can also get a Caldari Union Day Expert System, giving you everything you need to experience the life of a loyal Caldari pilot. Don’t forget that upgrading at any point during the event will unlock any Omega rewards you might have missed!

As with previous events, there will be a warp speed bonus across Caldari space during the celebrations. This is great for travelling around New Eden, but even better if you’re looking to visit the Titan parades. The following corporations will be showcasing the might of their private militaries so be sure to pay them a visit and fire off some fireworks to receive a reward.

• Nugoeihuvi Corporation – Josameto
• Lai Dai Corporation – Airkio
• Sukuuvestaa Corporation - Saisio
• Kalaakiota Corporation – Sobaseki
• Wiyrkomi Corporation – Annaro
• Ishukone Corporation – Malkalen
• Hyasyoda Corporation - Suroken
• CBD Corporation – Muvolailen

[h2]New Lore Monuments[/h2]
Two new lore monuments are being constructed in time for Caldari Union Day. One such is the Landfall Kutuoto Miru Orbital Center in New Caldari. The facility is dedicated to the teachings of Kutuoto Miru, the Caldari philosophy that seeks to align the mind and body. Loosely translated to "mind tool," Kutuoto Miru encompasses a range of disciplines designed to help practitioners maximize their focus, equanimity, and mental fortitude.

You can also visit the Urlen II Provist Riots Memorial to pay your respects to the lives of State citizens lost at the hands of terrorists in YC110. Anti-Gallente riots took place across Caldari space following a State assault on the contested world of Caldari Prime. While most incidents resulted in relatively few casualties, the riots in the underground industrial colonies of Urlen II resulted in the deaths of at least 1,000 State citizens, the vast majority of whom were members of the ethnic Gallente communities on that world.



[h2]State Military Stockpile Mining Blitz[/h2]
For Capsuleers interested in a mining expedition, Mining Blitz sites return across the constellations of Umamon, Okomon, and Santenpaa. Visit these sites to support the State Military Stockpile, earning LP to spend on SKINs and more. Three new ships are being added to the list of SKINs available this year: the Griffin, Corax, and Ferox.



[h2]2v2 Caldari Battlecruiser Proving Ground[/h2]
Show your prowess with missiles and blasters in a 2v2 T1 battlecruiser Proving Ground. This PvP event comes with a repeatable challenge refunding you 20m ISK, helping cover your losses while you battle your way to the top of the leaderboards in a Drake, Ferox, or Naga.

The rules for this Proving Ground include a limit on repair modules allowed, with only one local repair module permitted (either shield or armor). The following modules are also banned:

• Sensor Dampeners
• Shield Boost Amplifiers
• Shield Rechargers
• Shield Power Relays
• Shield Flux Coils
• Purger Rigs

Stand your ground and blast your opponents away, Capsuleers. For the State!



[h2]CCPTV Stream and Propaganda Contest[/h2]
CCPTV will be hosting another of the popular empire-themed quiz streams soon so don’t miss out! Study your State lore over in the Fiction Portal and see if you can claim one of the top spots on the quiz leaderboard. Winning Capsuleers will receive a unique in-game Caldari Commander uniform, in-game medals, and even several months of Omega!

For the creative capitalists out there be sure to take part in the Caldari propaganda contest. We will share more information in the next couple of days!

[h2]PLEX Deals and State Police SKINs[/h2]
It wouldn’t be Union Day without some slick deals and new Caldari SKINs! This year you’re getting a free Union Day SKIN bundled in with select PLEX packages:

• 240 PLEX + Free Corax SKIN
• 500 PLEX + Free Drake SKIN
• 2,860 + Free Naga & Rokh SKINs

Take your new PLEX to the in-game New Eden Store and you’ll find a brand new set of ships returning with the ever-popular State Police SKIN. For just 110 PLEX each you can chase down criminals with SKINs for the Crow, Hawk, Manticore, Eagle, and Ferox. And for 250 PLEX you’ll get a State Police SKIN for the ultimate Caldari subcapital ship, the Golem!

If you’d rather flaunt your Caldari pride in a different shade, there will be more deals on offer with 20% off the majestic Kimotoro Eskeitan SKIN line in the New Eden store as it returns for a limited time! Most SKINs are available for just 88 PLEX with capital SKINs going for 312 PLEX.

Don’t miss out on the fun for Caldari Union Day. Log in, claim your rewards, and join your fellow Capsuleers in celebrating this important event!

FOR THE STATE!

Persuasive Capsuleers,

The time has come for a corp propaganda contest! With a brand-new New Player Experience coming in September there will be more Capsuleers than ever taking their first steps in EVE. Show them why they should join you and you could win prizes worth up to 4,750 PLEX while having your propaganda broadcast to Capsuleers worldwide!

Entries will be divided into two separate categories: a propaganda poster contest and a recruitment video contest. This is your chance to have your advert (if eligible) displayed on station billboards in-game! The submission deadline is 10 September at 23:59 UTC and winners will be announced a week later on 17 September. Winning entries will be decided by a talented panel of CCPers with a taste for propaganda.

All the information you need to enter is below so make sure you get your entries in soon!

[h2]Propaganda Poster[/h2]
Create a propaganda poster for your in-game corp or alliance! Submissions must be portrait with resolution 1080x1920 and in a .JPG or .PNG format. Submit your entry on Twitter using #evepropaganda or on Facebook in the comments under the announcement post.

Rewards:

• 1st Place: 1,000 PLEX, 10x Any SKIN worth 250 PLEX from NES*
• 2nd Place: 750 PLEX, 10x Any SKIN worth 110 PLEX from NES*
• 3rd Place: 500 PLEX, 10x Any SKIN worth 55 PLEX from NES*
• Top 3 will also be put in the About section on the CCPTV Twitch channel for a couple of weeks.
• All approved entries will be featured in a Facebook Gallery following the contest.

[h2]Recruitment Video[/h2]
Create a short video to promote recruitment for your corporation! Videos must be submitted on the official EVE Online forums contest thread AND sent to [email protected] with the subject: RECRUITMENT VIDEO CONTEST - CORPNAME

Requirements for Video Submission:

• .WEBM format.
• 1024x576 resolution @ 30fps.
• Maximum length of 15 seconds.
• Maximum file size of 3MB.
• No sound (In space, no one can hear you smacktalk).
• Don’t add any holographic effects as seen on current billboard ads – we take care of this.

Info that MUST BE a part of the video:

• Where does your corp operate? (Highsec/Lowsec/Nullsec/WH/Pochven)
• What are your corp's main activities? (e.g. PvP/PvE/Faction Warfare/Industry)
• Primary comms language. (if different than English)
• Region. (US/EU/Asia & Oceania)

Rewards:

• 1st Place: 1,000 PLEX, 15x Any SKIN worth 250 PLEX from NES*
• 2nd Place: 750 PLEX, 15x Any SKIN worth 110 PLEX from NES*
• 3rd Place: 500 PLEX, 15x Any SKIN worth 55 PLEX from NES*
• Top 3 will be added to the in-game billboards rotation with one week exclusivity. The rest of the videos have a chance to be added later.
• Top 3 will be added to videos shown before/after CCP TV streams. The rest have a chance to be added later.

So, what are you waiting for? Enter the propaganda contest today!

*SKINs must be available in the NES at the time the contest finishes.

Fashionable Capsuleers,

We’re proud to announce an official EVE Online cosplay contest, running during this year’s upcoming GM Week, taking place from 20 – 24 September! While the celebrations are still weeks away, we know just how much time and effort a cosplay can require, and as such we’re making sure to announce this event as early as possible.

The world of EVE Online is host to all manner of diverse and vivid elements, factions, and aesthetics, every one of which can be seen on full display among the community of immortal Capsuleers punctuating the stars of New Eden. In times past, countless enthusiastic players have dressed up for meetups in the styles of EVE, most significantly at Fanfest events – and though there haven’t been any official gatherings this year, we want to provide you with an exciting opportunity to show off the same spirit!

[h2]HOW TO ENTER:[/h2]
The contest will officially commence at the start of GM Week, from 20 – 24 September, and submissions will be accepted all week, closing at 23:59 UTC on 24 September. Entrants will be asked to post pictures of their cosplay on social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) with the hashtag #gmweekcosplay. After contest submissions have closed, we’ll be running a community vote on the official EVE Online forums, selecting a crowd of finalists to vote across for one additional winner who will receive a special Community Prize!

[h2]WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?[/h2]

• 1st Place: $1000, 2000 PLEX, EVE watch, Rifter USB hub, M+F apparel, special item
• 2nd Place: $500, 1000 PLEX, Rifter USB hub, M+F apparel
• 3rd and 4th Place: $250, 500 PLEX, Rifter USB hub, M+F apparel
• Community Prize: 1000 PLEX, EVE watch, Rifter USB hub

(Keep an eye out for more details on the in-game apparel prizes as GM week approaches)

The contest will take place next month, and we can’t wait to see what you create! If you’re in need of inspiration, character cosmetics and apparel can be found in the NES or on the in-game market, and you can look to the unique and fascinating factions and subfactions of EVE for more ideas. Discover your look in-game, or dive into the fiction portal to immerse yourself even further in the rich world of EVE!

New and experienced Capsuleers,

A brand-new Capsuleer training experience for rookie pilots in EVE Online is now available for testing on the Singularity test server! In addition, Skill Plans are also being introduced, alongside other updates to the skills system, to help new and established pilots plan their skill progression to achieve their interstellar aims. Both features are still being polished, so log in to Singularity today to give us feedback on them!

New players can now arrive in New Eden and get their initial Capsuleer training from the Association for Interdisciplinary Research (AIR), be recruited and ally themselves with established player corporations, then start the path to advancement via certified Skill Plans to get started on career paths outlined in EVE Academy, or custom Skill Plans devised by players themselves.


[h2]New Player Experience[/h2]
This major update to EVE’s new player experience is the first step towards an improved introduction to New Eden for all Capsuleers. By investing in improvements to this gateway segment of every new player’s journey into EVE, more Capsuleers will join and remain in the EVE universe. They will be as ready as ever to be recruited, trained, and integrated by veteran Capsuleers, so be sure to read the dev blog on the new player experience changes for full details of the update.

The Association for Interdisciplinary Research (AIR) is a new corporation that is focused heavily on research and development of new technologies across multiple industries.

AIR’s new Capsuleer training program will deliver waves of new pilots into New Eden, providing established player corporations and alliances a fresh stream of potential candidates for recruitment and training. AIR’s new and improved tech is top secret, of interest to many other parties in New Eden and could be at risk.


[h2]Skill Plans[/h2]
Get ready to streamline and simplify your progression through EVE’s many skills and advancement avenues with Skill Plans! This feature allows you to build a list of skills, without needing to buy and inject them first. A Skill Plan is an ordered list of skill levels with specific goals which you can create and keep track of to follow your training as you aim for your desired experiences and challenges in EVE. Check out the Skill Plans dev blog for full details on this new feature.

One major benefit of Skill Plans is that they enable players to share lists of skills with each other. The sharing of such plans and interaction with them in the EVE Online client is now possible. You will be able to share any Skill Plan in a chat, EVE Mail, corp bulletin, etc., just like a ship fitting.

You can set up to five milestones in a Skill Plan, indicating specific sub-goals within it, and a milestone will be completed as soon you train all the skills required for the item or skill in question.

The introduction of the Skill Plans means that the skills window will be changing. It will be removed from the character sheet panel and will receive a new, fully separate window, accessible directly from the NeoCom menu.


[h2]Align to Gate[/h2]
The updated new player experience and the new Skill Plans are – as stated above – now on the Singularity test server, ready to be put through their paces thoroughly by all! The NPE and Skill Plans are both a work-in-progress, so there will be elements of both that will need polishing and optimizing before release. To that end, EVE’s meticulous and detail-oriented community are invited to test the above to within an inch of their existence, ensuring that all potential kinks can be ironed out for release! Please remember to provide feedback on the NPE forum thread and the Skill Plans forum thread.

As well as improving the whole epic EVE Online experience for new pilots from the moment they enter New Eden and set goals, to achieving milestones and training to be who they want to be in EVE, the revamped new player experience and Skill Plans feature offer experienced Capsuleers and established corporations a great opportunity.

With these updates and the initial launch of EVE Academy, new Capsuleers are introduced to the wonders of EVE and the various paths they can take to make their mark. It will be a great time to start playing EVE and as the word spreads, through communications, the community, and increased marketing, New Eden will see an influx of new players flying through its gates. It will be a great time to mobilize and bolster the ranks of your organizations with fresh recruits, primed for training, ready to be given glorious purpose and ambition with your guidance! Content creators, don’t miss your chance to create essential material for fresh pilots! For fellow established EVE players now is a great time to get ready for recruiting. There will be many opportunities in the coming months to show off your content and corporations!

Be sure to also keep an eye on Twitch and YouTube for some exciting and related material coming soon.

Test new features now