The situation in Omega-7

[Sturmwind]

Omega-7 has always been a troubled region due to opposing interests living next to each other, but it appears that the tensions between Rheinland and the Independent Miners Guild have reached the level of open conflict.

The timeline of recent events via forum RP is as follows:

RDA debating the property rights of Daumann in the lower Omega-7 region, the Bundestag announces its will of annexation as a result.
First public notice of annexation (open channel).
Rheinwehr deployment orders.
Official notice of annexation by the Bundestag / enacted traffic policies (open channel).
IMG request of assistance to the RHA / RF
IMG request of collaboration with the GMG
IMG notice of the first fallout, IMG annexation claims of upper Omega-7.
Rheinwehr report of the first fallout (#1599)
Rheinwehr policies against the IMG / CR enacted, open conflict
Colonial / RM agreement on the neutrality of refugee transports
CR request of cooperation to the RHA / RF
Rheinland ban on IMG shipping
Red Hessian broadcast interpreting the situation that ensued
IMG warning about the situation in Omega-7
Colonial orders of deployment / engagement (#129)
IMG rules of engagement (iRP)

Now, in order to avoid any illusions, I must clarify that this conflict is happening in total collaboration between the IMG, the CR and the RM. The existence of this thread is a result of an agreement between the leaderships of the respective factions.

Agreements on the zone of engagement, where IMG / CR and Rheinland forces openly engage each other have been also discussed. Please follow it for the sake of positive environment and fairness.

So far the area of engagement is Omega-7 only.

Here's a nav map to ease your understanding:

It should be self-evident, the upper part of the system is claimed by the IMG alongside the CR and the lower part is claimed by Rheinland. Elbich and Briesen along with the Stuttgart gate have been reinforced by the Rheinwehr, while Freistadt and the Omega-3 gate have been reinforced by the IMG / CR.

The zone bordered by white is the main area of engagement, but of course fights can be made elsewhere within the system as well.

Now, for the sake of fairness, we have also agreed on the following, and this is important:

[color=#FF0000]IMG and CR forces will base off from Aaland in Omega-3 and retreat there if seen fit.

[color=#33CC00]RM and Rheinland forces will base off from Planet Stuttgart / Battleship Karlsruhe and retreat there if seen fit.

I'd really appreciate if we'd also refrain from base hugging and while I understand it may easily occur, ganking should also be avoided if possible.

Now, as for the purpose of this thread:

Since it's hard to keep track of all the developments occurring and the conflict will be most likely only temporary, I posted this up so that everyone can get an OORP insight on the situation at hand. I'll update the first post as stuff is developing, you may post if you have questions but as soon as it shifts into drama and bickering, I'll request a close.

What not to post and we will ignore:

- "The RM conspired this whole thing and the IMG wants none of it!"-> Untrue, as I mentioned and the IMG /CR leaders can confirm, we're collaborating regarding the matter.

- "The RM / IMG has no power to go into a conflict with each other!"-> While iRP only a negligible proportion of the IMG / RM is actually deployed into this situation, that's exactly the reason why it's only a temporary standoff.

- "The poor indies! You official factions are the material form of selfishness and cruelty!"-> As I said, this is only a temporary standoff. There's also the possibility for you to smuggle the ore in, and amendments regarding ore supplies to Rheinland are being discussed now. Go mine somewhere else in the meantime.

- "How will the situation carry on?"-> It'll be decided, I / we will keep you updated.