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'''Torval Mining Ltd''', formerly known as '''Torval-Mastopolos Mining''', is an [[Empire|Imperial]] mining [[Corporations|corporation]] based in [[LTT 198]]. It was originally created by [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]] as an autonomous branch of [[Mastopolos Mining]] in August 3307 after Torval, then the majority shareholder of Mastopolos Mining, decided to burnish her legacy for the benefit of [[Torval family|her children]]. Senator Torval appointed her daughter, [[Constantia Torval]], as the branch's operations director. Torval Mining Ltd continued to operate under the Mastopolos Mining umbrella until October 3307, when it became a fully independent company and Senator Torval assumed the role of CEO. In addition to headquarters facilities in Torval Orbital and on the planet Dini in LTT 198, Torval Mining Ltd also operates a fleet of [[megaship]]s. | '''Torval Mining Ltd''', formerly known as '''Torval-Mastopolos Mining''', is an [[Empire|Imperial]] mining [[Corporations|corporation]] based in [[LTT 198]]. It was originally created by [[Senator]] [[Zemina Torval]] as an autonomous branch of [[Mastopolos Mining]] in August 3307 after Torval, then the majority shareholder of Mastopolos Mining, decided to burnish her legacy for the benefit of [[Torval family|her children]]. Senator Torval appointed her daughter, [[Constantia Torval]], as the branch's operations director. Torval Mining Ltd continued to operate under the Mastopolos Mining umbrella until October 3307, when it became a fully independent company and Senator Torval assumed the role of CEO. In addition to headquarters facilities in Torval Orbital and on the planet Dini in LTT 198, Torval Mining Ltd also operates a fleet of [[megaship]]s. | ||
The corporation attempted an ambitious expansion into [[Federation|Federal]] territory in January 3308 and made a bid to secure a 10-year contract with multiple small companies in the vicinity of the Dulos system to exclusively supply them with raw materials. However, Dulos was the stomping grounds of Federal mining megacorporation [[Caine-Massey]], which had held the contract for the previous decade and took offense to what it viewed as Imperial aggression. Caine-Massey rallied its supporters and surpassed Torval Mining Ltd's bid, renewing the contract until 3318. | |||
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*The House Ascendant, 21 Eridani | *The House Ascendant, 21 Eridani | ||
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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 | 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> | *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> | ||
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*[[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-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> | *[[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-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 | 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-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 [[ | *<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-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 | 26 AUG 3307 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The 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> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The 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> | ||
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