The stargate shimmers before me, holding a promise of unknown riches and adventure on the other side, a new life, a path I've never walked down before lies before me beyond this stargate..
I activate the gate and jump through, as I materialize on the other side I see before me a whole region of space I've never before ventured into, Providence awaits.
That was the scenario a few days ago after another successfully completed mission, another exploration site that didn't yield much in terms of wealth or excitement, since I returned from slumber it struck me how much everything had changed, and yet remained exactly the same.
In EVE we make our own fortunes, adventures and narratives, it's our sandbox and if you find yourself bored, well it's probably your own fault.
I decided to take matters into my own hands and go somewhere new, and somewhere a little further then the next mission hub to shoot the next bunch of red crosses for whoever payed the LP. I decided to head into null sec, 0.0 security space, the promised land of EVE, where all the stories originate and empires draw their own lines in the sand.
I decided on Providence simply because I've heard about it since I started playing EVE. A lawless region where CVA and the Providence holders enforced the peace, and a region that was open and welcoming to neutrals, unlike nearly every other null sec region in the universe.
So there I was, sitting on a stargate in my Interceptor, leaving all of high sec behind me and sticking my foot in the deep end for the first time since I started playing in 2007.
I've been in alliances before, in high sec, which rented space, I think I also headed out east on one trip, because I have a jump clone sitting in a system I've no recollection of ever being in. So it was with some excitement I decided to take this plunge.
I've practically no experience with 0.0 and so expected to die pretty fast, but I've managed to survive for a few days now. I've been careful, making sure to create bounce spots in warp, setting up scans and tacs on most gates I've passed through. I've been diligent in creating instas for the stations I expected to use and to be social with the locals I've come across. The last few days have been fun, I've been flying with a new attitude and vigilance, although I haven't really done much of note, it's still been a breath of fresh air to my playing experience. I took Evv out there off course, he's the brawny one after all, but after a few days I did find myself seriously entertaining the idea of bringing Evoran out there as well, set up a cheap mining ship and just try it. I'm not quite sure of how the industry in 0.0 works as opposed to high sec as I've never done it, but the idea is very tempting.
I was planning on staying in Providence for as long as the Holders would let me, as a neutral, carving out my new life among the stars.
It did not last very long.
The neutral bit, that is.
Today I headed out to rat a little and as I returned from a short AFK there was a convo request waiting for me. I was certain I had pissed in someones cereal and expected a thinly veiled threat and a prompt retreat from my new lifestyle. The cereal was however quite unspoiled and instead of being run out of the region, I found myself chatting to a recruiter.
There was a slight issue however, the recruiter, Trisha D'Vaney, represented Imperial Dreams, a corporation that is Amarr exclusive, I'm Gallente through and through. All was not lost however, I expressed how tempting the offer sounded to me and Trisha was kind enough to promptly connect me with Wildcard Trek, CEO of Corp 54.
So here I am, a new member of Corp 54 and one of the oldest and most historical alliances in the game.
I've no idea where life in New Eden will take me from here, but I'm sure it's going to be an exciting ride.
I can only extend my sincerest gratitude to Trisha for the initial offer and to Wildcard for the confidence they extended me. I shall do my utmost to not disappoint or betray that confidence.
Fly safe everyone and Amarr Victor.
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