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}}'''Constantia Torval''' | }} | ||
In August | '''Constantia Torval''' is the elder daughter of [[Empire|Imperial]] [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]] of the [[Torval family]]. In August 3307, her mother sent her to [[LTT 198]] to take charge of [[Torval Mining Ltd]] as its director of operations. In January 3308, she attempted to spread Torval Mining Ltd into [[Federation|Federal]] space by making a play for a 10-year supply contract with multiple corporations operating in the vicinity of the Dulos system that was up for renewal, but Torval was outbid by the contract's original holder, [[Caine-Massey]]. | ||
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20 JAN 3308 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Caine-Massey]] corporation has beaten [[Torval Mining Ltd]] to retain a mining contract in the Dulos system. Competing campaigns were waged by the two rivals for the rights to supply ore and mined materials to many local subsidiaries. [[Johann Fleischer]], vice president of Caine-Massey, declared their victory: "We wish to thank the large number of pilots who delivered [[bromellite]], [[samarium]] and [[gallite]]. Thanks to your hard work, our contract has been renewed for another decade. I like to think that we have also secured the honour of the [[Federation]] by stalling the [[Empire]]'s plans." Rewards for contributors to Caine-Massey are now available for collection at Smith Port in the Dulos system. Torval Mining Ltd also received many deliveries of materials but in insufficient quantities to secure the contract. Constantia Torval has confirmed that the pilots who supported their initiative can collect payment at the Pride of Bitterwood megaship.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e95e03eae3b426364c4064 GalNet: Caine-Massey Wins Mining Contract]</ref> | |||
13 JAN 3308 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Caine-Massey]] and [[Torval Mining Ltd]] are running rival campaigns to deliver mined commodities to the Dulos system. For the past decade, the [[Mega Corporation|megacorp]] Caine-Massey has supplied ore and other raw materials to several subsidiaries in the region. But with the contract up for renewal, Torval Mining Ltd is making a bid for the lucrative business. Constantia Torval, operations director for the [[Empire]]-based company, outlined the initiative: "We are calling upon pilots to provide the following mined materials: [[bromellite]], [[samarium]] and [[gallite]]. These should be delivered to the Pride of Bitterwood in the Dulos system. Your assistance will directly support our proposal to win this contract and expand our entire enterprise." Caine-Massey published a similar request from its vice president, [[Johann Fleischer]]: "The citizens within this region deserve a high standard of service, and we aim to continue meeting their needs. The Green Party of Dulos, acting on our behalf, shall offer generous rewards for shipments of mined bromellite, samarium and gallite delivered to Smith Port in the Dulos system." The corporate distributors within the region have agreed that whichever candidate is able to provide the greatest amount of materials will be awarded the contract for the next decade.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e036d3802f34015e69ec14 GalNet: Corporations Compete for Mining Contract]</ref> | |||
11 JAN 3308 | |||
*The company owned by [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]] is attempting to acquire a mining contract previously awarded to the [[Caine-Massey]] corporation. The agreement affects multiple corporations on the fringes of [[Federation|Federal]] space around the Dulos system, who for the last decade have purchased mined ore and other raw materials directly from Caine-Massey. With the contract up for renewal, [[Torval Mining Ltd]] has made an official bid. An announcement was made by Constantia Torval, the company's operations director and daughter of Zemina Torval: "We have enjoyed enormous success in a short space of time by providing services to the [[Empire]]. This is an opportunity to reach a broader customer base, and convince them that they too can benefit from Torval Mining's expertise." [[Johann Fleischer]], the vice president of Caine-Massey, remarked: "Our corporation is proud of its origins within the Federation, and we have supplied these systems with resources for many years. This is a surreptitious attempt by an Imperial senator to boost her own standing by hijacking Federal business." The [[Federal Commerce Authority]] has responded to Caine-Massey's request for intervention. An initial review found that, while it recognises the aggression of the Torval Mining claims, there is no exclusivity clause in place that prevents the companies in question from holding talks with an Imperial supplier now Caine-Massey's contract term is expiring.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dd83ee42d17066573f9256 GalNet: Torval Mining Challenges Caine-Massey]</ref> | |||
31 DEC 3307 | |||
*The last in a series that reviews the events of the past year, by noted historian [[Sima Kalhana]].<br/>"October brought further controversy for the [[Federation]], when a diplomatic conference in the [[Delta Pavonis]] system was revealed to be a honey trap designed to capture [[Yuri Grom]]. Only a rush of support for [[EG Pilots|EG Union]] allowed their ruler to escape, causing political embarrassment for [[Zachary Hudson|President Hudson]]. There was more corporate drama when [[Zemina Torval]] relinquished her long-held majority sharehold of [[Mastopolos Mining]], fuelling rumours of a family rift with her cousins. [[Torval Mining Ltd]] became a fully independent corporation run by her daughter Constantia. The [[Colonia Bridge]] project officially started the first of two phases this year which would see the construction of 56 megaships between the Alcor and [[Colonia]] systems. [[Brewer Corporation]] enjoyed great public support for improving this travel corridor along the 22,000 light year journey, and revealed plans to enhance it further in the new year. [[Hadrian Augustus Duval|Hadrian Duval]], his wife [[Astrid Minerva-Duval|Lady Astrid]] and their unborn child were the specific targets of another starport bombing by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]]. It proved unsuccessful, but did result in the [[Imperial Senate]] offering them protection in order to secure the [[Imperial Family|Duval bloodline]]. It also led to a manhunt for [[John Tyburn|Theta Seven]], the galaxy's most wanted terrorist. In November, [[Orion University]] claimed that the [[dredger]] occupied by [[The Scriveners Clan Dredger|the Scriveners Clan]] was legally their property, but the [[Dredger Clans|nomadic descendants]] of its original crew refused to give up their home. The stand-off caught the public attention, with some supporting the clan's right to independence and others keen to discover what their Knowledge Core contained. Ultimately the Scriveners retained their freedom, sailing off into the void with their secrets intact. Many were shocked when [[Aden Tanner|Admiral Tanner]], [[Aegis]]'s military chief, went rogue and tried to force access to a starport controlled by [[Salvation]]'s [[Taurus Mining Ventures|allies]]. His conviction that the [[anti-xeno superweapon]]s were responsible for provoking the [[Thargoid]]s was, however, not enough to win the day. The NMLA threw everything they had at the Mudhrid system in an attempt to rescue Theta Seven, who was hiding among the [[Far God cult]] to avoid capture. But the terrorists were crushed by [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] and a coalition of ships, with Theta Seven martyring himself by destroying the hijacked megaship [[Sacrosanct]]. A happier event in December was the birth of [[Hector Mordanticus Duval|Hector Duval]], son and heir of Hadrian and Lady Astrid. There were celebrations across the [[Empire]], but also questions asked about the future of the Duval dynasty and if the child might one day inherit the Imperial throne. The year ended as it had begun, with Thargoid vessels swarming into nebula systems. But with incursions steadily increasing over recent months, there were fears that this time they might prove unstoppable. Salvation's superweapons were once again deployed to halt the aliens' progress, but will they be enough to prevent the Thargoids from threatening humanity in 3308?"<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc62d8c603c657161a1dbf GalNet: A Retrospective of 3307 (Part Four)]</ref> | |||
28 OCT 3307 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>Vital materials have been delivered to the EGM 559 system to sustain [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]]'s new corporation. The [[megaship]] Pride of Bitterwood received multiple shipments of [[Geological Equipment|geological equipment]], [[Microbial Furnaces|microbial furnaces]] and [[Mineral Extractors|mineral extractors]]. These will be transferred to Torval Orbital in the [[LTT 198]] system, supplying the [[starport]] acting as the primary base of operations for Torval's new venture. Operations director Constantia Torval announced the campaign's conclusion: "All of us here at [[Torval Mining Ltd]] are pleased with the contributions. These supplies will ensure that we meet our first year's targets and continue providing high-quality services to our customers in the [[Empire]]." Torval Mining Ltd was originally a subsidiary of [[Mastopolos Mining]], but became autonomous following a rift between Zemina Torval and her cousins in the [[Mastopolos family]]. The two corporations are now commercial rivals in the Empire's industrial mining market. The megaships Champion of Commerce and The House Ascendant have recently jumped to the Laguz and 21 Eridani systems, respectively. These vessels represent part of the corporate fleet recently purchased by Torval Mining Ltd.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/617a877940b5312321175674 GalNet: Resources Boost for Torval Mining Ltd]</ref> | |||
21 OCT 3307 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]]'s new corporation requires deliveries of commodities to its [[megaship]] in the EGM 559 system. Constantia Torval, the senator's daughter and operations director of the company, provided details of the initiative: "Now that we are a fully independent business, additional resources are urgently needed to continue providing services to the [[Empire]]. My goal is to ensure that the [[Torval family|Torval]] name remains synonymous with efficiency and dedication. Shipments of [[Geological Equipment|geological equipment]], [[Microbial Furnaces|microbial furnaces]] and [[Mineral Extractors|mineral extractors]] can be delivered to the megaship Pride of Bitterwood in the EGM 559 system. From there, they will be transferred to our headquarters at Torval Orbital in [[LTT 198]]." The Pride of Bitterwood is part of a corporate fleet recently purchased by [[Torval Mining Ltd]]. Most are currently in the LTT 198 system being outfitted for mining and transport operations. Business analysts believe that these megaships were funded by Zemina Torval after selling the majority of her shares in [[Mastopolos Mining]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6171665fb865fb029d52c849 GalNet: Torval Mining Ltd Requests Resources]</ref> | |||
08 OCT 3307 | |||
*[[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]]'s company Torval-Mastopolos Mining has become fully independent from its parent corporation. The former subsidiary of [[Mastopolos Mining]] has officially rebranded itself as [[Torval Mining Ltd]]. Zemina Torval is listed as its CEO, with her eldest daughter remaining as operations director. The starport Torval Orbital in the [[LTT 198]] system serves as the company's headquarters. Business correspondent [[Anton Lagorio]] reported for The [[Imperial Herald]]: "Although Torval Mining Ltd is now an independent company, shares are legally transferable between it and Mastopolos Mining. This has allowed loyal supporters of both Zemina Torval and [[Gabriella Mastopolos]] to flock to each other's banner. As a result, Torval Mining Ltd has acquired many ships, staff and resources from its former parent. There have been assurances that the split was amicable and in line with [[Empire|Imperial]] traditions of honourable conduct. Constantia Torval has promised customers that mining and transportation services would be maintained to the same high standard. Speculation continues over what caused this unexpected rift between the [[Torval family|Torval]] and [[Mastopolos family|Mastopolos]] families. It seems that Zemina Torval is focusing on providing benefits for her own children and grandchildren, rather than her cousins on the Mastopolos side, but the reason for this change of heart remains unclear."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/616032e7de9bf479a313d16f GalNet: Corporate Split between Mastopolos and Torval]</ref> | |||
01 OCT 3307 | |||
*[[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]] has relinquished her long-held position as [[Mastopolos Mining]]'s majority shareholder. Official reports confirmed that the board of directors passed a resolution to remove Zemina Torval from their number. Over half of her shares were then sold, thereby drastically reducing her personal influence on the corporation. An anonymous insider gave a statement to The [[Imperial Herald]]: "[[Gabriella Mastopolos]] made it crystal clear to the other shareholders that it was time to topple Zemina Torval from her perch. But what surprised them was Torval's lack of resistance to this pressure... almost as if she had been planning to step down all along. I've heard that every [[Credits|credit]] made by selling the shares went straight into the subsidiary that her daughter is running. So maybe all her eggs are going into that basket?" In related news Constantia Torval, operations director for [[Torval Mining Ltd|Torval-Mastopolos Mining]], made an announcement: "I am proud to announce that the people of [[LTT 198]] have elected Torval-Mastopolos Mining to replace LTT 198 State Ltd as their controlling authority. [[Permits]] to gain entry to the system can be earned via the Pride of Bitterwood [[megaship]], which remains in the nearby EGM 559 system."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6157152aad8195320435576a GalNet: Torval Loses Control of Mastopolos Mining]</ref> | |||
03 SEP 3307 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>A new [[starport]] has become operational in the [[LTT 198]] system, following [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]]'s mining initiative. Torval Orbital will serve as the administrative headquarters for [[Torval Mining Ltd|Torval-Mastopolos Mining]]. The company successfully competed against [[Wreaken Corporation]] to establish a presence within LTT 198. [[Marlon Royce]], business analyst for [[Vox Galactica]], observed: "[[Mastopolos Mining]] should be boasting about the positive start for its new subsidiary. Instead, its reaction has only confirmed the widening rift between the [[Mastopolos family]] and their corporation's majority shareholder, Zemina Torval. CEO [[Gabriella Mastopolos]] officially distanced herself from the offshoot company, claiming it 'hijacked our name with the intention of luring our clients'. And speaking to [[Empire|Imperial]] media, both Adrian and Elena Mastopolos criticised Constantia Torval's suitability to act as operations director. Speculation persists as to why the families have become estranged. For now, Zemina Torval seems to be focusing solely on her direct descendants. With her youngest daughter [[Petra Torval]] becoming a fellow senator, and grandson [[Titus Torval]] promoted to a senior role in [[Imperial Intelligence]], the future seems bright for the [[Torval family|Torval dynasty]]."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61320f48d158dd4bf33a0fc7 GalNet: Torval Orbital Established]</ref> | |||
26 AUG 3307 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Torval Mining Ltd|Torval-Mastopolos Mining]] initiative in the [[LTT 198]] system has outperformed [[Wreaken Corporation|Wreaken Construction]]'s rival campaign. Pilots delivered mined resources to the megaships Pride of Bitterwood and Tobias's Gift to support the competing corporations. Ultimately, it was the new subsidiary of [[Mastopolos Mining]] that received the greatest quantities. [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]] provided a statement to [[Empire|Imperial]] media: "This is an auspicious beginning for my new enterprise. I am pleased to offer rewards to my supporters at the Pride of Bitterwood in the EGM 559 system." In addition to credits, the top 75% of Torval's supporters will be provided with an experimental [[Mining Laser|mining laser]] and permanent [[Permits|permit]] access to LTT 198. Constantia Torval, one of the senator's daughters, has assumed the role of director of operations with Torval-Mastopolos Mining. There has been no comment from the [[Mastopolos family]] regarding the subsidiary, which is being run autonomously by Zemina Torval. CEO [[Emmerich Koenig]] confirmed that Wreaken Construction will soon withdraw from LTT 198. Pilots who supported its efforts can now claim reimbursement from Tobias's Gift in the EGM 559 system. The top 10% of Koenig's supporters will receive an experimental [[Abrasion Blaster|abrasion blaster]] as well. LTT 198 State Ltd has reinstated permit control for entry to the LTT 198 system. A new [[starport]] will shortly be constructed and administered by Torval-Mastopolos Mining.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/612780be86c7c25e76055d5d GalNet: Mining Campaign Success for Zemina Torval]</ref> | |||
16 AUG 3307 | 16 AUG 3307 | ||
* Torval-Mastopolos Mining and Wreaken Construction have both established a presence in the LTT 198 system. | *[[Torval Mining Ltd|Torval-Mastopolos Mining]] and [[Wreaken Corporation|Wreaken Construction]] have both established a presence in the [[LTT 198]] system. [[Marlon Royce]], business analyst for [[Vox Galactica]], reviewed the situation: "It is highly unusual for two [[Mega Corporation|megacorps]] to set up new headquarters in the same place. But [[Mastopolos Mining]] and Wreaken Construction have always competed aggressively for mining and transportation contracts, so it seems a new chapter in their rivalry has begun. This [[Permits|permit-locked]] system is controlled by the independent faction LTT 198 State Ltd. Insiders claim that it demanded a fortune from both corporations in return for granting passage to its ships and allowing construction of industrial complexes on the planet Dini. This is the first significant move from [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]]'s new company, an autonomous offshoot of Mastopolos Mining. It may be that Wreaken Construction's presence is an effort to crush their old enemy before she can acquire further corporate strength." The [[Imperial Herald]] reported that Constantia Torval, one of Zemina Torval's daughters, has travelled from the [[Synteini]] system to LTT 198. It is believed Constantia has taken command of Torval-Mastopolos Mining's operations.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/611a5253646cf42d196fadaf GalNet: Rival Corporations Compete in LTT 198]</ref> | ||
Marlon Royce, business analyst for Vox Galactica, reviewed the situation: | |||
The Imperial Herald reported that Constantia Torval, one of Zemina | |||
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