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=Introduction= | |||
EVE University is one of the oldest corporations in EVE. Unfortunately, the nature of the Uni -- 90% of the Uni's members have been in for under 2 months -- means that the history of the corp is quickly dispersed to a hundred other corporations. My hope is that we can collect some of the stories so people know what the Uni has done and been, and how it's changed over the years. | EVE University is one of the oldest corporations in EVE. Unfortunately, the nature of the Uni -- 90% of the Uni's members have been in for under 2 months -- means that the history of the corp is quickly dispersed to a hundred other corporations. My hope is that we can collect some of the stories so people know what the Uni has done and been, and how it's changed over the years. | ||
Morning Maniac gave a two-hour history lecture in March 2007: [http://classes.eve-ivy.com/Morning%20Maniac%20-%20Past%20Present%20and%20Future.mp3 EVE University History, Past Present and Future]. It covered the history of the Uni from its founding as a chat channel. Time passes, though -- half the Uni's history happened after this talk. | Morning Maniac gave a two-hour history lecture in March 2007: [http://classes.eve-ivy.com/Morning%20Maniac%20-%20Past%20Present%20and%20Future.mp3 EVE University History, Past Present and Future]. It covered the history of the Uni from its founding as a chat channel. Time passes, though -- half the Uni's history happened after this talk. | ||
=2004= | |||
<big>'''EVE University founded - March 2004'''</big><br /> | |||
EVE University was founded | EVE University was founded on 15th March 2004. The founder, Morning Maniac, had been answering questions in the Help channel, and wanted to provide something that was more helpful than what 'Help' had become. The heart of the operation was the EVE University public chat channel. Early on, the principle was established that the Uni would remain neutral, so that students can have the widest possible choice of future corporations. | ||
Early on | =2005= | ||
<big>'''Early wardec announcement on CAOD - October 4th 2005'''</big><br /> | |||
This is interesting for several reasons. The first is the shift from helpful to slanging through the 13 pages of the thread. The second is that all of the same issues are being discussed five years later. This appears to be prior to the founding of The Big Blue. | This is interesting for several reasons. The first is the shift from helpful to slanging through the 13 pages of the thread. The second is that all of the same issues are being discussed five years later. This appears to be prior to the founding of The Big Blue. | ||
<big>'''The Big Blue Era'''</big><br /> | |||
EVE University was, with NAGA, the Four Horsemen, and others, one of the founding corporations of The Big Blue alliance. The Big Blue (always with the definite article) was founded in October of 2005, and lasted until August of 2006. During this busy year, the alliance built two outposts in Geminate: the Blue Pill in BWF-ZZ, and Masada Station in 8MG-J6. In June of 2006, the Mercenary Coalition declared war on BLUE. A month later, The Four Horsemen withdrew from the alliance, removing much of The Big Blue's PvP power. Subsequently, attacks by Euphoria Unleashed and others rendered the situation untenable, and NAGA and EVE University dissolved the alliance and withdrew from the region. An interesting historical consequence is that the Uni's teamspeak server was hosted with NAGA until late 2009. | EVE University was, with NAGA, the Four Horsemen, and others, one of the founding corporations of The Big Blue alliance. The Big Blue (always with the definite article) was founded in October of 2005, and lasted until August of 2006. During this busy year, the alliance built two outposts in Geminate: the Blue Pill in BWF-ZZ, and Masada Station in 8MG-J6. In June of 2006, the Mercenary Coalition declared war on BLUE. A month later, The Four Horsemen withdrew from the alliance, removing much of The Big Blue's PvP power. Subsequently, attacks by Euphoria Unleashed and others rendered the situation untenable, and NAGA and EVE University dissolved the alliance and withdrew from the region. An interesting historical consequence is that the Uni's teamspeak server was hosted with NAGA until late 2009. | ||
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''[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums//viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3960 And this "looking back' thread from 2007.]'' | ''[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums//viewtopic.php?f=31&t=3960 And this "looking back' thread from 2007.]'' | ||
=2006= | |||
<big>'''Formation of TGRADS'''</big><br /> | |||
At the time the Uni retreated from Geminate, a group of Uni members wanted to remain in 0.0, allying with ISS, an organization which itself maintained neutrality. The Uni as a whole felt that this would nevertheless undermine its neutrality. Twenty-six Uni members left to form The Graduates (TGRADS), and take over the Cassini outpost of ISS in EC-P8R. | At the time the Uni retreated from Geminate, a group of Uni members wanted to remain in 0.0, allying with ISS, an organization which itself maintained neutrality. The Uni as a whole felt that this would nevertheless undermine its neutrality. Twenty-six Uni members left to form The Graduates (TGRADS), and take over the Cassini outpost of ISS in EC-P8R. | ||
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* Privateers (corp) war 24 Oct 2006. (Privateers founded 6 weeks previous). TGRADS in <ISS> at this time. <IVY> at ~700 members, though this includes some inactives. See [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2402] | * Privateers (corp) war 24 Oct 2006. (Privateers founded 6 weeks previous). TGRADS in <ISS> at this time. <IVY> at ~700 members, though this includes some inactives. See [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2402] | ||
== | =2007= | ||
<big>'''The Drone Regions'''</big><br /> | |||
The drone regions of space were added to the EVE universe in November of 2006. At some point subsequent to leaving Geminate, until about April 2007, the Uni held space in the drone regions (S-R9J2), while remaining headquartered in Korsiki(?). In April of 2007, Invictus attacked, and eventually forced IVY out of 0.0 again. Invictus got sov 1 on 28 Jun 2007, per evemaps.dotlan.net. | The drone regions of space were added to the EVE universe in November of 2006. At some point subsequent to leaving Geminate, until about April 2007, the Uni held space in the drone regions (S-R9J2), while remaining headquartered in Korsiki(?). In April of 2007, Invictus attacked, and eventually forced IVY out of 0.0 again. Invictus got sov 1 on 28 Jun 2007, per evemaps.dotlan.net. | ||
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(I'm working on it, Kassie Kelmar. Give me time.) | (I'm working on it, Kassie Kelmar. Give me time.) | ||
<big>'''Return to High-Sec'''</big> | |||
After leaving 0.0, the Uni settled at Korsiki. By the end of 2006, there was a precursor to the present ship replacement plan, though it only covered frigates -- and destroyers. At the beginning of 2007, as noted above, TGRADS joined the IVY alliance. And the first of the Privateers wars began. | After leaving 0.0, the Uni settled at Korsiki. By the end of 2006, there was a precursor to the present ship replacement plan, though it only covered frigates -- and destroyers. At the beginning of 2007, as noted above, TGRADS joined the IVY alliance. And the first of the Privateers wars began. | ||
<big>'''Formation of the Low-sec Apprenticeship Group'''</big><br /> | |||
In mid-2007, the Low-sec Apprenticeship group was formed -- possibly in a fit of absent-mindedness. [[User:Master akira|Master Akira]], who was involved in the group from early on, has written [[Low Sec Apprenticeship Group|a short personal history]] of the group's first incarnation. | In mid-2007, the Low-sec Apprenticeship group was formed -- possibly in a fit of absent-mindedness. [[User:Master akira|Master Akira]], who was involved in the group from early on, has written [[Low Sec Apprenticeship Group|a short personal history]] of the group's first incarnation. | ||
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[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=45479#p45479 on (not) shooting macro haulers] | [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=45479#p45479 on (not) shooting macro haulers] | ||
<big>'''Formation of the ILN - July 2007'''</big><br /> | |||
At the end of July 2007, Silentbrick took a poll to gauge interest in forming a professional Navy, which became the ILN as we know it today. | At the end of July 2007, Silentbrick took a poll to gauge interest in forming a professional Navy, which became the ILN as we know it today. | ||
[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums//viewtopic.php?f=41&t=4625] | [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums//viewtopic.php?f=41&t=4625] | ||
<big>'''The Long Series of Wars'''</big><br /> | |||
[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php? | * Murder-Death-Kill - 27 Aug 2007 - MD-K declared war on IVY, having first taken the trouble to set up a POS in Korsiki under an alt corporation (Vajayjay), in which they could shelter completely safe from attack -- in high-sec, shooting at the 'neutral' POS would be a CONCORD-able act. They also used the tactic of putting neutral alts in among their drones, to prevent smartbombs attacking their drones. Both of these were seen within the Uni as dirty tricks. MD-K was a ~60-person corp at the time, composed of veteran PvP'ers. They had recently left the Triumvirate alliance, and had at one time advertised as mercenaries. It is not known whether their war with the Uni was hired by a third party. Interestingly, MD-K had apparently absorbed a corp of former Uni members, Direct Intent, a few months previously. This caused some internal conflict for MD-K, as a number of their members refused to fight the Uni. [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=257725&sid=9b80ae91d305f3a05520d183a1472073#p257725 forum reference] | ||
* Uni wardecs Vajayjay - 29 Aug 2007 - The Uni made a rare wardec, in order to attack the POS in which MD-K was sheltering. | |||
* Wardec against Ivy League Research Foundation - 2 Sep 2007 - MD-K next wardec'd 2KNOW, suggesting strongly that their primary target in this war was the Korsiki POS. [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=4970 forum thread] MD-K's attack was particularly significant, since the Uni had a capital ship array anchored at the POS in Korsiki. Game changes had made it impossible to re-anchor such an array in high-sec space, so an irreplaceable asset was under attack -- a rarity in EVE. | |||
* CCP, with no warning, unanchors all high-sec capital construction arrays - 3 Sept 2007 - At this time, CCP unanchored all high-sec capital construction arrays, preventing any more capital ships being constructed in hisec. Their stated reason for doing so was that the advantage given to the owners was unfair. Using a capital ship in hisec for war purposes was eventually made a petitionable action. | |||
* 2KNOW Rejoins IVY - 5 Sept 07 - After the removal of the highsec capital arrays, the MD-K war quickly wound down, and 2-KNOW rejoined <IVY>. | |||
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<big>'''Departure of Ivy League Research Foundation [2KNOW] from IVY - 30/31 Aug 08'''</big><br /> | |||
Soon after the wardec, MD-K attacked the POS in Korsiki. The attack was beaten off, but barely, since the POS was not configured for defense. 2KNOW decided as a defensive measure to remove the corp from IVY immediately; that is, to remove the POS from the wardec. Unfortunately, this caused some trouble. At this time, it was apparently common practice for players to log off at the POS, to avoid being camped in at stations. The departure of the POS owners from IVY meant that some Uni members were ejected from the POS on login, with no warning, into the waiting guns of MD-K. Others bounced off the POS shields to similar effect. | |||
<big>'''Racketeers Wars ~1 Jan 2008'''</big><br /> | |||
Mercenaries discussed, but not contracted?[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=6387] | |||
<big>'''LOLS and TRAPS - 2-15 April 2008''''</big><br /> | |||
After a week of war, TRAPS failed to renew the wardec. However, they joined the Privateers Alliance a few days later, and the shooting started again. | TRAPS (The Really Awesome Players), then a corp in the Privateer alliance, war-dec'd the Legion of Lost Souls. LOLS had history with the Uni and IVY going back to The Big Blue. LOLS refused to pay ransom to TRAPS, and joined the IVY alliance for mutual support. TRAPS later claimed that the cause of the LOLS wardec was LOLS' smack-talking. After a week of war, TRAPS failed to renew the wardec. However, they joined the Privateers Alliance a few days later, and the shooting started again. | ||
[http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=739890 TRAPS CEO posts on CAOD] | [http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=739890 TRAPS CEO posts on CAOD] | ||
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[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=8132 Wardec thread] | [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=8132 Wardec thread] | ||
<big>'''Ibn Sahl, Open-I - 26 April 2008'''</big><br /> | |||
At this time, the Uni was dec'd by a one-man corp. The Uni's membership was about 1200. The diplomatic team contacted Ibn Sahl to see why he wanted to take us all on. The answer: '''Honor'''. | At this time, the Uni was dec'd by a one-man corp. The Uni's membership was about 1200. The diplomatic team contacted Ibn Sahl to see why he wanted to take us all on. The answer: '''Honor'''. | ||
(After honor was satisfied, Ibn Sahl declared war on the Privateers.) | (After honor was satisfied, Ibn Sahl declared war on the Privateers.) | ||
Chip writes: | {{CollapseBox|Chatlog|Chip writes: | ||
Ok, so after Kelduum oked it today, I asked Ibn Sahl of Open I why he'd declared war on us. | Ok, so after Kelduum oked it today, I asked Ibn Sahl of Open I why he'd declared war on us. | ||
It could probably have gone better. Chat log follows | It could probably have gone better. Chat log follows | ||
Chip Mintago > Pardon me | Chip Mintago > Pardon me | ||
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you would openly confront me with the contempt you must feel | you would openly confront me with the contempt you must feel | ||
Ibn Sahl > Where is your pride | Ibn Sahl > Where is your pride | ||
Ibn Sahl > I call you a coward and you just blather? | Ibn Sahl > I call you a coward and you just blather?}} | ||
[http://azjolnerub.21.forumer.com/a/ramblings-of-a-roleplayer_post1453.html The Conversation] | [http://azjolnerub.21.forumer.com/a/ramblings-of-a-roleplayer_post1453.html The Conversation] | ||
[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8657&highlight= The Uni Thread] | [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8657&highlight= The Uni Thread] | ||
<big>'''Privateer Wars - Spring? 2008-2 Jun 2008'''</big><br /> | |||
In March of 2008, the Privateers announced on the EVE forums that they would be accepting contracts against the Uni. It was widely believed that senior leaders in the Privateers had developed personal grudges against the Uni. For the following two months, the Privateers maintained continuous war against the Uni. | In March of 2008, the Privateers announced on the EVE forums that they would be accepting contracts against the Uni. It was widely believed that senior leaders in the Privateers had developed personal grudges against the Uni. For the following two months, the Privateers maintained continuous war against the Uni. | ||
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* [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=7606 forum reactions to above] | * [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=7606 forum reactions to above] | ||
The Privateer Alliance was founded in order to facilitate hisec PvP for its members. Wardec fees at the time scaled only with the number of simultaneous wars the defender had; this made it possible for Privateers to maintain a large number of simultaneous wardecs. Prior to April 2007, they typically had 75 to 80 simultaneous wardecs -- which provided them with wide scope for shooting people. The wardec fees were sustainable because of the large size of the alliance, which spread the cost around. Privateers' corporations were able to sustain themselves from the loot of their kills, but the system depended on having a lot of valid targets in hisec. | The Privateer Alliance was founded in order to facilitate hisec PvP for its members. Wardec fees at the time scaled only with the number of simultaneous wars the defender had; this made it possible for Privateers to maintain a large number of simultaneous wardecs. Prior to April 2007, they typically had 75 to 80 simultaneous wardecs -- which provided them with wide scope for shooting people. The wardec fees were sustainable because of the large size of the alliance, which spread the cost around. Privateers' corporations were able to sustain themselves from the loot of their kills, but the system depended on having a lot of valid targets in hisec. | ||
The Revelations 1.4.2 patch in April of 2007 changed the calculation of wardec fees to factor in the number of wars the aggressor was maintaining, so that huge numbers of simultaneous wars were no longer practical. This changed the nature of the Privateers' operations. | The Revelations 1.4.2 patch in April of 2007 changed the calculation of wardec fees to factor in the number of wars the aggressor was maintaining, so that huge numbers of simultaneous wars were no longer practical. This changed the nature of the Privateers' operations. | ||
Lack of DPS in Uni fleets has been a recurring problem throughout the Uni's history. After over a month of war with no break, a battleship loan program was started to get more battleship-capable pilots flying the big boats in war fleets. | Lack of DPS in Uni fleets has been a recurring problem throughout the Uni's history. After over a month of war with no break, a battleship loan program was started to get more battleship-capable pilots flying the big boats in war fleets. | ||
<big>'''The Decshield - 25 May 2008'''</big> | |||
* Decshield removed (23 Jun 2008) | * Decshield removed (23 Jun 2008) | ||
* Privateers declare war again (23 Jun 2008) <ref>http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=9667</ref> | * Privateers declare war again (23 Jun 2008) <ref>http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=9667</ref> | ||
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* Subsequent reformation under B.C. Hastings. | * Subsequent reformation under B.C. Hastings. | ||
<big>'''Effects of the Wars on Wartime SOP'''</big><br /> | |||
One of the effects of the extended war was greatly tightened wartime SOPs. The general war rules had for a great while allowed mining and missioning as long as it was done several systems away from the Korsiki-Jita pipe, and in quiet systems (i.e., not major mission hubs). It was thought that people would see war targets enter local and have time to dock up before the enemy could find them. | One of the effects of the extended war was greatly tightened wartime SOPs. The general war rules had for a great while allowed mining and missioning as long as it was done several systems away from the Korsiki-Jita pipe, and in quiet systems (i.e., not major mission hubs). It was thought that people would see war targets enter local and have time to dock up before the enemy could find them. | ||
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[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=9686 24 Jun 08 Privateer War SOP] | [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=9686 24 Jun 08 Privateer War SOP] | ||
<big>'''One Man and His Drake - 18 August 2008'''</big><br /> | |||
Well, there was this one guy, see, with a Drake. One Man and His Drake was also his corp name. He thought he'd developed the ultimate tank for the Drake. He still got blown up, and he wasn't a good sport about it. | Well, there was this one guy, see, with a Drake. One Man and His Drake was also his corp name. He thought he'd developed the ultimate tank for the Drake. He still got blown up, and he wasn't a good sport about it. | ||
[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=10546 (forum thread)] | [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=10546 (forum thread)] | ||
<big>'''Departure and Return of Sabre A'''</big><br /> | |||
The Tribute to Sabre A[http://go-dl1.eve-files.com/media/corp/CUrzonDax/Tribute_to_Sabre_A.mp3] | The Tribute to Sabre A[http://go-dl1.eve-files.com/media/corp/CUrzonDax/Tribute_to_Sabre_A.mp3] | ||
<big>'''Castle Greyskull and the Disappearing POS - Nov 2008'''</big> | |||
=2009= | |||
<big>'''Formation of D6 ~Mar 2009?'''</big><br /> | |||
[[Division 6]] | [[Division 6]] | ||
There is no six. | There is no six. | ||
<big>'''Seppuku Warriors / Vertigo Coalition War - April/May 2009'''</big> | |||
''' It's been pointed out to me that this section needs significant factual correction. I hope to revise it in the next day or so; meanwhile, don't rely on this for your homework. --JH''' | ''' It's been pointed out to me that this section needs significant factual correction. I hope to revise it in the next day or so; meanwhile, don't rely on this for your homework. --JH''' | ||
[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=16375 newsdesk reports] | [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=16375 newsdesk reports] | ||
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[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums//viewtopic.php?f=41&t=8452 Sabre A, April 08] | [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums//viewtopic.php?f=41&t=8452 Sabre A, April 08] | ||
'''Discussion on this article is currently happening in [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=26079 this forum thread.] | '''Discussion on this article is currently happening in [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=26079 this forum thread.] | ||
<big>'''Destruction of the Uni POS - 4 May 2009'''</big><br /> | |||
Seppuku Warriors had declared war on the Uni simultaneously with Dynaverse, a larger corporation with no previous interaction with the Uni. The war opened with SW suicide-ganking a hauler before the formal onset of hostilities, which should have been a hint. SW assured Uni management that they wanted a clean war, and that they weren't interested in the Uni POS. So it was a bit of a surprise when 50+ battleships arrived to assault the POS.[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=16062&start=0 Uni war thread] | Seppuku Warriors had declared war on the Uni simultaneously with Dynaverse, a larger corporation with no previous interaction with the Uni. The war opened with SW suicide-ganking a hauler before the formal onset of hostilities, which should have been a hint. SW assured Uni management that they wanted a clean war, and that they weren't interested in the Uni POS. So it was a bit of a surprise when 50+ battleships arrived to assault the POS.[http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=16062&start=0 Uni war thread] | ||
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Shortly after the destruction of the University POS, Cazzah wrote an article attempting to summarize the situation and provide some background. [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=16062&start=0] | Shortly after the destruction of the University POS, Cazzah wrote an article attempting to summarize the situation and provide some background. [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=16062&start=0] | ||
<big>'''Sharks with Frickin' Laser Beams'''</big><br /> | |||
Another mercenary group that wardec'd the Uni hot on the heels of the POS takedown, FRICK was very, very good at small-group combat. Fighting them was educational -- they camped several stations at Korsiki with elegant teamwork and well-chosen bookmarks. | Another mercenary group that wardec'd the Uni hot on the heels of the POS takedown, FRICK was very, very good at small-group combat. Fighting them was educational -- they camped several stations at Korsiki with elegant teamwork and well-chosen bookmarks. | ||
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It had become apparent to many by this point that someone with a lot of spare cash was upset at the Uni. We were getting wardecs every week, and from mercenaries every time. | It had become apparent to many by this point that someone with a lot of spare cash was upset at the Uni. We were getting wardecs every week, and from mercenaries every time. | ||
<big>'''Move to Aldrat'''</big><br /> | |||
Subsequent to the SW/Dynaverse war, the number of 'real' wars decreased. However, a huge number of 'faildec' wars were declared in this time period -- 7-10 member corps who'd show up for a day of fighting, lose a ship or two, and then hide for the rest of the week, causing the Uni membership to spin in station. | Subsequent to the SW/Dynaverse war, the number of 'real' wars decreased. However, a huge number of 'faildec' wars were declared in this time period -- 7-10 member corps who'd show up for a day of fighting, lose a ship or two, and then hide for the rest of the week, causing the Uni membership to spin in station. | ||
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The move to Aldrat has decreased the number of wardecs the Uni has had, though cleaning the low-grade pirates and can-flippers out of the region occupied people for quite a while at the start of the move. | The move to Aldrat has decreased the number of wardecs the Uni has had, though cleaning the low-grade pirates and can-flippers out of the region occupied people for quite a while at the start of the move. | ||
<big>'''The Dynaverse Wormhole POS Siege - November 2009'''</big><br /> | |||
''John Haldane writes:'' | ''John Haldane writes:'' | ||
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<ref>http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=22970</ref> | <ref>http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=22970</ref> | ||
<big>'''The (Re)Opening of NPC 0.0'''</big><br /> | |||
Because Aldrat is also near NPC 0.0 space, Uni leadership took the experimental step of opening NPC 0.0 to students. This seems to have worked out pretty well so far -- students can dip a toe into 0.0 without the political repercussions of entering sovereign 0.0. | Because Aldrat is also near NPC 0.0 space, Uni leadership took the experimental step of opening NPC 0.0 to students. This seems to have worked out pretty well so far -- students can dip a toe into 0.0 without the political repercussions of entering sovereign 0.0. | ||
=2010= | |||
<big>'''Departure of Morning Maniac'''</big><br /> | |||
At the start of 2010, Morning Maniac announced that he was stepping down as CEO of the Uni, after almost 6 years at the helm. Kelduum Revaan, the former Director of Operations, has replaced MM as CEO. Morning Maniac remains a Uni member and Director Emeritus. | At the start of 2010, Morning Maniac announced that he was stepping down as CEO of the Uni, after almost 6 years at the helm. Kelduum Revaan, the former Director of Operations, has replaced MM as CEO. Morning Maniac remains a Uni member and Director Emeritus. | ||
=2012= | |||
<big>'''Ivy League Hall of Residence established - April 2012'''</big><br /> | |||
On 3rd April 2012 Ivy League established a new corporation called Ivy League Hall of Residence for alts of EVE University members. The catalyst behind the change was changes to the mechanics behind war declarations, which linked the cost of declaring war to the number of members in the alliance being war decced (so adding alts to Ivy League made it more expensive for people to declare war on it). Although the war dec mechanics were later changed again some members found it useful to have an alt within Ivy League, which enabled them to fly in EVE University fleets under the rules of the time, so the Hall of Residence remained open. | On 3rd April 2012 Ivy League established a new corporation called Ivy League Hall of Residence for alts of EVE University members. The catalyst behind the change was changes to the mechanics behind war declarations, which linked the cost of declaring war to the number of members in the alliance being war decced (so adding alts to Ivy League made it more expensive for people to declare war on it). Although the war dec mechanics were later changed again some members found it useful to have an alt within Ivy League, which enabled them to fly in EVE University fleets under the rules of the time, so the Hall of Residence remained open. | ||
=2013= | |||
<big>'''Dust University established - January 2013'''</big><br /> | |||
In 2013 CCP announced plans for a first person shooter which took part in the same universe as EVE Online. This was launch in May 2013 as Dust 514. In preparation Ivy League launched a sister corporation to EVE University in January 2013, called Dust University. Dust University had the aim of teaching new players how to play Dust 514 in the same way EVE University teaches new members about EVE Online. | In 2013 CCP announced plans for a first person shooter which took part in the same universe as EVE Online. This was launch in May 2013 as Dust 514. In preparation Ivy League launched a sister corporation to EVE University in January 2013, called Dust University. Dust University had the aim of teaching new players how to play Dust 514 in the same way EVE University teaches new members about EVE Online. | ||
=2014= | |||
<big>'''Operation Griefseed - October 2014'''</big><br /> | |||
In 2014 the Wormhole campus stumbled upon a wormhole with structures belonging to Hounds of Haides, an alt corp of Public Enemy who were a frequent war-deccer of EVE University. Our members quietly seeded the hole (leaving alts logged off in it) and prepare for an invasion. In an operation led by Titus Tallang spanning two days, EVE University successfully destroyed Hounds of Haides’ large POS and several player owned customs offices (POCOs) with a fleet of 130 people. | In 2014 the Wormhole campus stumbled upon a wormhole with structures belonging to Hounds of Haides, an alt corp of Public Enemy who were a frequent war-deccer of EVE University. Our members quietly seeded the hole (leaving alts logged off in it) and prepare for an invasion. In an operation led by Titus Tallang spanning two days, EVE University successfully destroyed Hounds of Haides’ large POS and several player owned customs offices (POCOs) with a fleet of 130 people. | ||
<big>'''Operation Bulbasaur - October 2014'''</big><br /> | |||
By October 2014 EVE University had been wardecced by Pursuit of Happiness for several months, leading to a great deal of frustration to members. So when Sabre A (as Cpt Jack 5parr0w) called for action, he got an eager response. A group of EVE University members, particularly those who did not usually engage in PVP, temporarily deployed to Pursuit of Happiness’ home system of Anttiri to play them at their own game - station games. After a few days of content-deprivation Pursuit of Happiness dropped their war dec against EVE University, and victory was declared. | By October 2014 EVE University had been wardecced by Pursuit of Happiness for several months, leading to a great deal of frustration to members. So when Sabre A (as Cpt Jack 5parr0w) called for action, he got an eager response. A group of EVE University members, particularly those who did not usually engage in PVP, temporarily deployed to Pursuit of Happiness’ home system of Anttiri to play them at their own game - station games. After a few days of content-deprivation Pursuit of Happiness dropped their war dec against EVE University, and victory was declared. | ||
=2015= | |||
<big>'''High Sec Group becomes High Sec Campus - April 2015'''</big><br /> | |||
On 26th April 2015 the High Sec Group (which was itself formed from the remnants of ‘Chilltown’) was adopted as an official EVE University campus, under the leadership of the first High Sec Campus manager - unstable unit. | On 26th April 2015 the High Sec Group (which was itself formed from the remnants of ‘Chilltown’) was adopted as an official EVE University campus, under the leadership of the first High Sec Campus manager - unstable unit. | ||
<big>'''Operation Homulilly - May 2015'''</big><br /> | |||
Tempest Legion, war targets of EVE University, were found to be living in wormhole system J235117. When the wormhole campus discovered the wormhole in question, preparations began for an eviction, led by Alex Robles and Arimos. On 10th May 2015, after a three day operation, EVE University successfully evicted Tempest Legion from their wormhole, including destroying their structures and causing over 20 billion ISK worth of damage. | Tempest Legion, war targets of EVE University, were found to be living in wormhole system J235117. When the wormhole campus discovered the wormhole in question, preparations began for an eviction, led by Alex Robles and Arimos. On 10th May 2015, after a three day operation, EVE University successfully evicted Tempest Legion from their wormhole, including destroying their structures and causing over 20 billion ISK worth of damage. | ||
<big>'''EVE University HQ moves to Slays - August 2015'''</big><br /> | |||
After 6 years in Aldrat, EVE University moved its headquarters to the Slays system on 1st August 2015. This meant the headquarters was only a few jumps from the majority of EVE University campuses, making the lives of students and our logistics team easier. The move required huge amount of effort, with backstock and blueprints spanning several years being moved. | After 6 years in Aldrat, EVE University moved its headquarters to the Slays system on 1st August 2015. This meant the headquarters was only a few jumps from the majority of EVE University campuses, making the lives of students and our logistics team easier. The move required huge amount of effort, with backstock and blueprints spanning several years being moved. | ||
<big>'''New Ivy League Logo - August 2015'''</big><br /> | |||
In 2015 CCP announced that they would be allowing alliances to submit new designs for alliance logos and as part of this all existing alliance logos would be removed from the game. Ivy League took this as an opportunity for a completely new alliance logo. A competition was run, and the winning design was the new shield origami logo, which was designed by Janton Raudhir and Jurius Doctor. The logo was officially changed in August 2015. | In 2015 CCP announced that they would be allowing alliances to submit new designs for alliance logos and as part of this all existing alliance logos would be removed from the game. Ivy League took this as an opportunity for a completely new alliance logo. A competition was run, and the winning design was the new shield origami logo, which was designed by Janton Raudhir and Jurius Doctor. The logo was officially changed in August 2015. | ||
<big>'''Operation Fragile Unicorn - November 2015'''</big><br /> | |||
In november HORSE-KILLERS, a local group in Solitude, declared war on Eve University. They were quickly found to hold assets in syndicate. In operation Fragile Unicorn Eve University destroyed one POS and four POCOs were destroyed. | In november HORSE-KILLERS, a local group in Solitude, declared war on Eve University. They were quickly found to hold assets in syndicate. In operation Fragile Unicorn Eve University destroyed one POS and four POCOs were destroyed. | ||
<big>'''Kelon and his team wins Amarr Championship - November 2015'''</big><br /> | |||
In 2015 CCP held a one-of-a-kind tournament, the Amarr Championship, to appoint a successor to the Amarrian throne. Capsuleers were able to enter teams into the tournament to represent potential successors to the throne. EVE University’s own Kelon Darklight was nominated with his team to represent the house of Tash-Murkon. In a dramatic final at Fanfest 2015 Kelon’s team were successful and brought home the throne to Tash-Murkon. | In 2015 CCP held a one-of-a-kind tournament, the Amarr Championship, to appoint a successor to the Amarrian throne. Capsuleers were able to enter teams into the tournament to represent potential successors to the throne. EVE University’s own Kelon Darklight was nominated with his team to represent the house of Tash-Murkon. In a dramatic final at Fanfest 2015 Kelon’s team were successful and brought home the throne to Tash-Murkon. | ||
=2016= | |||
<big>'''Operation Daft Archer - March 2015'''</big><br /> | |||
PIRAT had once again declared war at Eve University. Herc Stormsailor then found POCOs belonging to Tactical Pixies Incoming, a member PIRAT. These POCOS were then destroyed in Uni operation. Then it was found that Lizaveta Corporation was an alt corp of PIRAT and that it had 50+ POCOS near Amarr. On March 18th theses findings were revealed when Eve University declared war on Lizaveta Corporation. For week after war declaration Eve University was deployed in Amarr space and destroyed over hundred POCOs. | PIRAT had once again declared war at Eve University. Herc Stormsailor then found POCOs belonging to Tactical Pixies Incoming, a member PIRAT. These POCOS were then destroyed in Uni operation. Then it was found that Lizaveta Corporation was an alt corp of PIRAT and that it had 50+ POCOS near Amarr. On March 18th theses findings were revealed when Eve University declared war on Lizaveta Corporation. For week after war declaration Eve University was deployed in Amarr space and destroyed over hundred POCOs. | ||
<big>'''Operation Furtuona - March 2016'''</big><br /> | |||
Another large wormhole operation against PIRAT, this time led by Kyle Hargrove. The operation involved cross campus cooperation and successfully destroyed 10 POCOs belonging to PIRAT. | Another large wormhole operation against PIRAT, this time led by Kyle Hargrove. The operation involved cross campus cooperation and successfully destroyed 10 POCOs belonging to PIRAT. | ||
<big>'''Amar Mining Campus and Project Solitude'''</big><br /> | |||
On April 19th [[Amarr Mining Campus]] and [[Project Solitude]] became official Eve University campuses. Jefferson Spence was made the AMC manager and Sally Digital was made the Project Solitude manager. | On April 19th [[Amarr Mining Campus]] and [[Project Solitude]] became official Eve University campuses. Jefferson Spence was made the AMC manager and Sally Digital was made the Project Solitude manager. | ||
<big>'''Dust University closes down - May 2016'''</big><br /> | |||
On 30th May 2016 Dust 514 was officially closed down by CCP, and so Dust University was also closed down and ultimately removed from the Ivy League alliance. | On 30th May 2016 Dust 514 was officially closed down by CCP, and so Dust University was also closed down and ultimately removed from the Ivy League alliance. | ||
=2017= | |||
<big>'''EVE University changes CEO - March 2017'''</big> | |||
On 15th March 2017 Azmodeus Valar stepped down as CEO of EVE University after 4 years. He appointed Laura Karpinski, then Director of Operations as the new CEO of EVE University. | On 15th March 2017 Azmodeus Valar stepped down as CEO of EVE University after 4 years. He appointed Laura Karpinski, then Director of Operations as the new CEO of EVE University. | ||
= Stuff that needs to be fitted in somewhere = | |||
* Ivy League R&D Foundation (Eskona?) | * Ivy League R&D Foundation (Eskona?) | ||
* Sabre A | * Sabre A | ||
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* Operation Conga Hammer (July 2013) | * Operation Conga Hammer (July 2013) | ||
* Operation Lootgrab (October 2013) | * Operation Lootgrab (October 2013) | ||
* The Rampart project was a program bringing more experienced students out to the 0.0 outpost in the drone regions to bolster the defence. <ref>http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums//viewtopic.php?p=35348#p35348</ref> | * The Rampart project was a program bringing more experienced students out to the 0.0 outpost in the drone regions to bolster the defence. <ref>http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums//viewtopic.php?p=35348#p35348</ref> | ||
* Cruiser replacement started Nov 2007 | |||
* RvB Wars and loss of POSes | |||
=Corporations Related to the Uni= | |||
<big>'''Uni-related FW corps'''</big><br /> | |||
* Thukk U (Minmatar) | * Thukk U (Minmatar) | ||
* 7th Golden Lancers (Amarr) | * 7th Golden Lancers (Amarr) | ||
* 13th State Grenadiers Militia (Caldari) | * 13th State Grenadiers Militia (Caldari) | ||
<big>'''(Incomplete) List of former-Unista Corps'''</big><br /> | |||
''If I've left your corp out, feel free to add it in, EVEMail John Haldane, or comment in the history thread. If you have additional info, that's even better.'' | ''If I've left your corp out, feel free to add it in, EVEMail John Haldane, or comment in the history thread. If you have additional info, that's even better.'' | ||
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* Future Corps (FCFTW) (Formed from the old leaders of the Wormhole Club Dec 2010) | * Future Corps (FCFTW) (Formed from the old leaders of the Wormhole Club Dec 2010) | ||
<big>'''RUSE /TDROP'''</big><br /> | |||
There have always been players in the Uni who don't like PvP, or can't join fleet ops for practical reasons. Over the years, Kelduum Revaan started a couple of corporations to accommodate them. TDROP was the earlier of the two. | There have always been players in the Uni who don't like PvP, or can't join fleet ops for practical reasons. Over the years, Kelduum Revaan started a couple of corporations to accommodate them. TDROP was the earlier of the two. | ||
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''R.U.S.E. [RUSE] was the second incarnation of TDROP, and the name was chosen by a poll on the forums here. Officially "Rafe Udall Spacelane Enterprises", after the CEO (again, an alt of mine, and you should be able to find the info in my corp history), unofficially the name stood for "Respite Until Shooting has Ended". Eventually this also attracted wars, which lead to its dissolution and closure, and the reform in channels, starting with "EVE High" which became Chat.E-UNI and similar.'' | ''R.U.S.E. [RUSE] was the second incarnation of TDROP, and the name was chosen by a poll on the forums here. Officially "Rafe Udall Spacelane Enterprises", after the CEO (again, an alt of mine, and you should be able to find the info in my corp history), unofficially the name stood for "Respite Until Shooting has Ended". Eventually this also attracted wars, which lead to its dissolution and closure, and the reform in channels, starting with "EVE High" which became Chat.E-UNI and similar.'' | ||
=References= | |||
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